I was watching FoodTV one day as I often do. There was a show on the best of foods (not the show "best of" though) and they mentioned the number two rated BBQ joint in the country was in Plano Texas! Woo Hoo! It was Jasper's at Legacy and the Tollway. I clicked my way to their website and saw that this was no ordinary BBQ joint. Kobe Beef, Maytag blue cheese, tuna sashimi, etc. Then I looked at the prices and Kurtz was in my ear whispering "The Horror, The Horror". When I see whole number prices I get scared. Looked way good, but way out of my poor ass's budget.
I told someone I know about it just in passing, before I know it we are on the way there.
We opted not to have the car valet parked but it is an option there. We were warmly greeted by the hostess who invited us in to dine. The atmosphere is relaxing and comforting. From the bamboo trees along the windows to the freaky swaying artwork on the ceiling. We sat in a nice leather booth.
The first time we came the service was OUTSTANDING and the food was quick to arrive and evenly spaced. I had the shrimp pizza, that was phenomenal, fresh shrimp and herbs with a pizza crust cooked to crispy perfection in a wood fired oven. We also had the Maytag blue cheese potato chips, fresh fried potato chips oozing with a tangy cheese sauce and covered with Maytag blue cheese crumbles. The bite of the cheese is cut by the fat in the chips so you get a smooth , crunchy treat. It is very rich however, so be sure to follow up with something light. I made the mistake of having the ribs (best around) that come with a hot potato salad that is just as rich as the chips. The potatoes are par boiled pan fried in small cubes. The cheese sauce is similar to the tangy sauce they put on the chips. I'm pretty sure there is some blue cheese in there some where. Served with fried onion strings on top: Hot Potato Salad: Done!
This time the service was a bit slow and the food took way too long to come out given the time of day. The waiter was not as "In" to the job as ones before him. The food was again outstanding, the ribs fell off the bone, every morsel was full of smoky flavor and tenderness. I do like a bit more spice in a bbq sauce, that would have brought out the flavor a bit more. I think even a bit more vinegar would have been nice.
The person I know had a prime ribeye that had a killer sear on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. This was perfectly done steak. Flavor, Flavor, Flavor.
Take a look in the kitchen while your food is being prepared. An open kitchen tells me they have nothing to hide, always a good sign.
Great lunch Jasper's, we will be back.
Service: B
Food: B+
I told someone I know about it just in passing, before I know it we are on the way there.
We opted not to have the car valet parked but it is an option there. We were warmly greeted by the hostess who invited us in to dine. The atmosphere is relaxing and comforting. From the bamboo trees along the windows to the freaky swaying artwork on the ceiling. We sat in a nice leather booth.
The first time we came the service was OUTSTANDING and the food was quick to arrive and evenly spaced. I had the shrimp pizza, that was phenomenal, fresh shrimp and herbs with a pizza crust cooked to crispy perfection in a wood fired oven. We also had the Maytag blue cheese potato chips, fresh fried potato chips oozing with a tangy cheese sauce and covered with Maytag blue cheese crumbles. The bite of the cheese is cut by the fat in the chips so you get a smooth , crunchy treat. It is very rich however, so be sure to follow up with something light. I made the mistake of having the ribs (best around) that come with a hot potato salad that is just as rich as the chips. The potatoes are par boiled pan fried in small cubes. The cheese sauce is similar to the tangy sauce they put on the chips. I'm pretty sure there is some blue cheese in there some where. Served with fried onion strings on top: Hot Potato Salad: Done!
This time the service was a bit slow and the food took way too long to come out given the time of day. The waiter was not as "In" to the job as ones before him. The food was again outstanding, the ribs fell off the bone, every morsel was full of smoky flavor and tenderness. I do like a bit more spice in a bbq sauce, that would have brought out the flavor a bit more. I think even a bit more vinegar would have been nice.
The person I know had a prime ribeye that had a killer sear on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. This was perfectly done steak. Flavor, Flavor, Flavor.
Take a look in the kitchen while your food is being prepared. An open kitchen tells me they have nothing to hide, always a good sign.
Great lunch Jasper's, we will be back.
Service: B
Food: B+
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