Steak Nina - Springfield

I read several reviews after my visit last night, and my experience was completely different from what others described! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and my server was very pleasant. She made several recommendations and wisely talked me out of ordering a burger that would have taken ages to finish. She was courteous, polite, and efficient in bringing us our food and drinks. I would happily return every night! The hot slaw was fantastic, and the burger was cooked to perfection. It's a shame to see someone criticize the restaurant for not asking how they wanted their burger cooked; perhaps they should stick to McDonald's for dinner instead!

This restaurant offers generous portions and excellent food at a very reasonable price. My sister and I dined there this evening, and it was not our first visit. She ordered the fish and chips, and the fish was over a foot long, accompanied by delicious chips. I had the New York strip steak with a baked potato and Caesar salad for just $12.90. We left feeling completely satisfied with our meal.

AJ's is one of those places that you drive by dozens of times and completely miss a hidden gem. We usually go there once a year with a large group for a celebration. The steak is fantastic and the selection of beers is top notch. Even though we typically have 20- 25 people in our group the service staff goes out of their way to make sure we are well taken care of. It's hidden behind Brentwood bowl but it is definitely not a place you should keep driving by.

This is a neighborhood bar that serves food, so if you're looking for fine dining you're in the wrong place. That being said, the food is top of the line for bar food, and you get a lot of it. Steaks are on point, being cooked on a well seasoned grill. Potatoes are actually cooked in the oven and the honey mustard dressing is made in house. The hot slaw is a classic, though not my taste, is still very popular. If you're looking for healthy food, you can find it, but it's not their primary. There are some salads in the menu and the grilled chicken is juicy, grilled and not frozen! They've even got baked sweet potatoes. Draft beer and bottles are the specialty, though they can do a few mixed drinks. Do them a favor though and don't order 16 frozen drinks, they've got a single serve bullet. Also, expect to get treated like you're at home. A nod from the bartender means to take a seat and the server may ask you your drink order from across the restaurant, but they'll do it with a smile. Dark and dingy this place may be, but it's been an integral watering hole in Finneytown for many years now. Not bad for what used to be a storage room for a bowling alley.

I occasionally visit this wonderful restaurant because I really enjoy the unique atmosphere it offers. The staff are incredibly friendly and well-trained, and the service is remarkably fast. The food they prepare is top-notch, and I've always left satisfied after multiple visits. The prices are fair, too. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!