JCT Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant: JCT Kitchen & Bar

Located in the Westside Urban MarketJCT Kitchen & Bar is the sister restaurant to The Optimist and one of my family’s, friends’, and my favorite lunch spots in town.

Bonus: In lieu of the standard bowl of after-dinner mints, there is a huge Lemonheads dispenser in the dining room. How’s that for creative?!

Sweet and Spicy Caramel Corn

Sweet and Spicy Caramel Corn

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Truffle Parmesan Fries

The first time I visited JCT, I ordered a sandwich – I don’t remember exactly which one because it was many, many JCT meals ago – that came with a side. Our server asked, “Would you like fries with your sandwich,” emphatically shaking her head “Yes” as she asked. Although I’m not huge on fries, I took the hint and ordered them. Y.U.M. The mix of flavors is so delicious… leaps and bounds above basic fries.

Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies

Shrimp and Grits (Summer)

Shrimp and Grits (Summer Version)

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad

This very filling salad is one of my favorite, favorite meals and sparked my current obsession with love of avocados.

Fried Chicken with Tiny Biscuits and Pickled Vegetables

JCT’s Famous (seriously: the menu advises “come early” because they sell out) Fried Chicken with Pickled Veggies and Tiny Biscuits

Maine Lobster Roll

Maine Lobster Roll

(Served only on Friday and Saturday, so govern yourselves accordingly :-))

JCT Salad

JCT Salad and … 

JCT Salad with Fried Chicken

… JCT Salad with Fried Chicken

"Grown Up" Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup

“Grown Up” Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup

Fish with Grilled Beans and Shaved Vegetables

Fish with Grilled Beans and Shaved Vegetables

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Rum Sopped Coconut Cake

Rum Sopped Coconut Cake

JCT Kitchen & Bar

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5 Comments

  1. The truffle fries are ridiculously good

  2. Wait…they have Sweet and Salty popcorn? I have somehow missed that!

  3. JCT is crazy good! Also, I LOVE your local section!!

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