Sometimes it's okay to splurge on a Monday night. Especially when the food is worth every penny, and Big Jones doesn't disappoint. It's southern food with a light touch. And absolutely delicious, from appetizer to dessert, and you shouldn't skip either of those. We started with the crab cakes...flavorful, moist, with a little outside crunch, served with a creamy remoulade sauce.
Instead of rolls, a warm corn bread biscuit with a side of butter is brought to the table for each diner, so light and buttery and easily the BEST cornbread I've ever had.
For my entree I had blackened catfish in a pea radish sauce with coconut curry rice. Again, absolutely delicious...the fish was so light...everything perfectly seasoned.
We also ordered a side of sweet potato hash...again...so good, and had some kind of maple-kissed bacon to accompany it.
And for dessert...a made to order red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting (not a scoop of ice-cream).
The cake was served warm!
The service was great, and Monday nights bottles of wine are half-price. Beautiful restaurant and one of the best in Andersonville, and I'd venture to say one of the best meals I've had in Chicago. I've spent almost as much and had WAY more mediocre meals. Want to impress a date? This is your place. I can't wait to try this place for brunch too!
Big Jones, 5347 N. Clark St, Chicago
Agree! Totally yummy.
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