It's hard to miss Jad's Caddy Shack -- the entranceway is illuminated by a neon green light. I found myself squinting as my boyfriend and I made our way into the restaurant.
As we waited to be seated, I noticed a family of golden deer figurines. At first, I thought I was seeing things. Maybe my eyes hadn't recovered from the shock of the neon light. I moved closer, and sure enough, Bambi and a couple of his pals were chillin' under the restaurant's welcome sign. I'm not sure why these little guys were set up in the lobby, but they made me smile.
The hostess led us to a booth in the back and tossed one menu on our table. Sharing a milkshake is cute, but sharing a menu? That's just annoying. She quickly realized her mistake and rushed back with another.
That's when I saw -- them. Joe and Janet. They smiled at me from a photo on the front of my menu. Apparently, many of Jad's menus feature photos of regular customers.
After solving the mystery of Joe and Janet, I checked out the inside of the menu. Jad's has everything you could ever hanker for: sandwiches, salads, soups, veggies, pastas, steaks and seafood.
I decided on the open faced hot turkey sandwich. My boyfriend, one of those vegetarians who, despite a professed aversion to meat still eats fish, opted for the all-you-can-eat fish fry -- a special offered every Tuesday.
Glancing around the restaurant, I noticed families occupied most of the booths, including the one behind us. This particular family included a screaming baby and a mischievous little girl. She thought it was hysterical to tap me on the shoulder every five minutes. She also had the same name as me, and her dad made a point to say her name every time he scolded her. Distracting, to say the least.
Rebecca and her family didn't stick around too long. As they made their noisy exit, our meals arrived. My turkey, piled high on two slices of bread, was smothered in gravy and delicious; however, the highlight of the meal was the sweet potato. I'm the kind of gal who is particular about her sweet potatoes, but this one was mashed to perfection. My only complaint? The broccoli, set adrift in a sea of cheese, was on the soggy side.
Although my boyfriend enjoyed his meal, he only got one serving. Who orders an all-you-can-eat special and only gets one serving? Wimp. His meal came with a pile of seasoned fries, which were very tasty -- I stole some to dip in my gravy.
As I scarfed down the rest of my boyfriend's fries, I noticed the restaurant's eclectic décor: a dimly lit dining room in muted colors with a strand of artificial ivy stretched across the low ceiling. The artwork had no real unifying theme: a few woodsy landscapes, some beach scenes and a small collage of fairies near the restrooms.
The décor -- as random as it was -- added to the restaurant's charm. The laid-back atmosphere at Jad's Caddy Shack, along with the friendly staff, gave the restaurant a cozy, make-yourself-at-home vibe.
Dish: The open faced hot turkey was both delicious and filling. The sweet potato, mashed the way I like, was sprinkled with brown sugar. However, I could've done without the soggy broccoli. My boyfriend said he enjoyed the fish because it wasn't too fishy ... whatever that means.
Damage: Open faced hot turkey: $7.99, all-you-can-eat fish fry: $6.99 and two drinks: $3.58. The total damage was $18.56, or $9.28 per person.
Decision: Jad's offers friendly service and a no-fuss attitude. The food is tasty, cheap and comes in large portions. If you want to avoid the dinner rush (and screaming babies), arrive later in the evening -- the kitchen closes at midnight.
As we waited to be seated, I noticed a family of golden deer figurines. At first, I thought I was seeing things. Maybe my eyes hadn't recovered from the shock of the neon light. I moved closer, and sure enough, Bambi and a couple of his pals were chillin' under the restaurant's welcome sign. I'm not sure why these little guys were set up in the lobby, but they made me smile.
The hostess led us to a booth in the back and tossed one menu on our table. Sharing a milkshake is cute, but sharing a menu? That's just annoying. She quickly realized her mistake and rushed back with another.
That's when I saw -- them. Joe and Janet. They smiled at me from a photo on the front of my menu. Apparently, many of Jad's menus feature photos of regular customers.
After solving the mystery of Joe and Janet, I checked out the inside of the menu. Jad's has everything you could ever hanker for: sandwiches, salads, soups, veggies, pastas, steaks and seafood.
I decided on the open faced hot turkey sandwich. My boyfriend, one of those vegetarians who, despite a professed aversion to meat still eats fish, opted for the all-you-can-eat fish fry -- a special offered every Tuesday.
Glancing around the restaurant, I noticed families occupied most of the booths, including the one behind us. This particular family included a screaming baby and a mischievous little girl. She thought it was hysterical to tap me on the shoulder every five minutes. She also had the same name as me, and her dad made a point to say her name every time he scolded her. Distracting, to say the least.
Rebecca and her family didn't stick around too long. As they made their noisy exit, our meals arrived. My turkey, piled high on two slices of bread, was smothered in gravy and delicious; however, the highlight of the meal was the sweet potato. I'm the kind of gal who is particular about her sweet potatoes, but this one was mashed to perfection. My only complaint? The broccoli, set adrift in a sea of cheese, was on the soggy side.
Although my boyfriend enjoyed his meal, he only got one serving. Who orders an all-you-can-eat special and only gets one serving? Wimp. His meal came with a pile of seasoned fries, which were very tasty -- I stole some to dip in my gravy.
As I scarfed down the rest of my boyfriend's fries, I noticed the restaurant's eclectic décor: a dimly lit dining room in muted colors with a strand of artificial ivy stretched across the low ceiling. The artwork had no real unifying theme: a few woodsy landscapes, some beach scenes and a small collage of fairies near the restrooms.
The décor -- as random as it was -- added to the restaurant's charm. The laid-back atmosphere at Jad's Caddy Shack, along with the friendly staff, gave the restaurant a cozy, make-yourself-at-home vibe.
Dish: The open faced hot turkey was both delicious and filling. The sweet potato, mashed the way I like, was sprinkled with brown sugar. However, I could've done without the soggy broccoli. My boyfriend said he enjoyed the fish because it wasn't too fishy ... whatever that means.
Damage: Open faced hot turkey: $7.99, all-you-can-eat fish fry: $6.99 and two drinks: $3.58. The total damage was $18.56, or $9.28 per person.
Decision: Jad's offers friendly service and a no-fuss attitude. The food is tasty, cheap and comes in large portions. If you want to avoid the dinner rush (and screaming babies), arrive later in the evening -- the kitchen closes at midnight.
