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Not surprisingly, the restaurant touts its porterhouse as a signature dish. |  |
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 | By Amy L. Schubert  Food Writer Photography by Whitney Teska E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Amy L. Schubert |
| Published Dec. 8, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. |
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The Layton Avenue Porterhouse Restaurant, 800 W. Layton Ave., came under new ownership earlier this year, and subsequently changed its name to J. Roberts Porterhouse.
Updates to the exterior and a basic interior face-lift have given the restaurant a slightly more modern feel, but J. Roberts has retained a similar menu and supper club-type atmosphere.
The largest change is in the premise of the dining experience, which has evolved into a multi-course dining concept with emphasis on value.
J. Roberts offers nightly specials during the week: On Monday crab legs are $20 for a pound; on Tuesday a full rack of ribs is the price of a half rack, $20; On Wednesday 14-oz. porterhouse steaks are $23; On Thursday roast duck half portions are $18; and Friday's fish fry offers a buffet style salad bar, starting at $7. In addition to nightly featured prime rib, each meal comes with a full six courses of food.
Entrees range from $13 for an 8-oz. broiled pork chop to $67 for a large lobster tail, and all include a bread basket, choice of soup of the day, salad, potato, pasta and dessert.
Diners can expect to see selections similar to a standard supper club: steaks, chops, ribs and traditional shrimp and fish offerings with baked potatoes, fries and other standard fare. Not surprisingly, the restaurant touts its porterhouse as a signature dish.
For the six-course selection, J. Roberts has two nightly soup specials, a small dinner salad with multiple dressings, pasta with either garlic butter or marinara sauces and a selection of small homemade cakes and mousses available for their inclusive price.
For diners willing to take a step into something more adventurous than the nightly included offerings, they can opt for a la carte selections like baked French onion soup ($5), spinach salad with hot bacon dressing ($2), Caesar salad ($3), a twice baked potato ($2), or Alfredo sauce ($2) with the pasta.
More sides (mushrooms, asparagus) are also available for $6 or less.
The venue books private parties 365 days a year and offers lunch and dinner buffets and sit-down options. J. Roberts also offers live music and entertainment on select Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
J. Roberts Porterhouse is open Monday through Saturday at 5 p.m.
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Posted by Myke on Jan. 1, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. (report)
J.Robert's Porterhouse has (true to predictions )closed.U sow bad service & policies & U reap loss of business. Well deserved.
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Posted by LoisDemille on Dec. 22, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (report)
Don't make the mistake of believing their online menu. This place is NOT open on Sundays, unlike their website states. There is NO SUNDAY Prime Rib special. Gosh, since the web is the way so many people find a place to eat now, a very poor impression is being displayed. Not a good start for a place starting over! I won't attempt another visit. Why would anyone?
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Posted by Myke on Dec. 9, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (report)
Palmer's Steakhouse is owned by Jerry & Marie Arenas,who were the succesful owners of the Porterhouse for many years.Suffice it to say the Porterhouse was in better hands with the Arenas.I could go into more detail & tried yesterday to post more.It must have been to strong for the "post approval" team at OMC.
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Posted by OCMEX on Dec. 9, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (report)
Word on the street is that J Roberts is closing.
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Posted by Myke on Dec. 8, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (report)
Jerry & Marie Arenas the FORMER owners of the Porterhouse,now own the fine restaurant PALMER'S STEAKHOUSE.The new j.roberts porterhouse is owned by people who have driven away long time customers with their lack of customer service skills.Much of the staff is unhappy & dining room business is down.It was in much better hands with Jerry & Marie.
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