JB’s Bistro

This location has been closed.

Great food. Great service. The staff are all very friendly and remember their regulars. The food is outrageously delicious! Taco Tuesday is the bomb. And Mexican Buffet night is quite the treat, as well.
It is up a hill from the 15 freeway, but worth the try. It’s usually quiet too so it’s very quaint for a relaxing dinner date or family night. Try it out, I’m never disappointed!

I was excited to give this new restaurant a try, however due to work, time constraints, family, etc. I needed to ensure that they can accommodate take-​out orders. We called twice in the week prior in which they ensured us they do take out orders that can be ready for pick up if we call and place the order ahead of time. So I called and made an order early one afternoon (3pm) for a specific pick-​up time, 6:30p, which was affirmed that it would be ready. In addition, I requested to have one order dairy-​free, which again, they ensured that would be no problem. When I arrived, there was no order ready. I was also told at that point that there was limited dairy-​free options. I had placed order for their prime rib dinner with sides. So they offered an additional slice of prime rib for the lack of sides for the dairy-​free order. Okay. Fine. 30 minutes later, my «quick to-​go order» was finally ready. I take it home to find they had packed everything on real dishes that I had to wash and return. Also, the extra prime rib that we got was an end piece that was so dry and tough, it was inedible. I’m not one for complaining much, but I sent them a message voicing my dissatisfaction, which I did not even receive a message back to say sorry or explain what happened. My husband stopped by to returned the plates that I had washed and they told him that the person that took the take-​out order (the uncle) was misinformed and they do not do take-​out service on certain nights. Regardless, they had a 3 hour window from the time I placed the order to call me back and cancel the order. I understand that mistakes happen, however I was really disheartened when I sent them a private message and did not even receive a response or a minimum explanation and apology. My husband had to stop by there to get them to explain what happened. From my experience, this restaurant lacks professionalism and does not give regard to customer satisfaction.
Now, strictly about the food. The prime rib was pretty good (of course not the inedible end piece. that was horrible). It was juicy and tasty, but not the best. Outback steakhouse is just as good for prime rib. The caesar salad was drenched in dressing and interestingly enough, sort of bland, even with all that dressing. Nothing else stood out. the baked potato, the mashed potato, nor the vegetables cooked in butter. So, all in all, I really wanted to like this restaurant but the food did not stand out and definitely the service was very disappointing.

Great food, personally prepared by the former Executive Chef of the Private Golf Course in Rancho Bernardo — but the atmosphere still leaves a lot to be desired. Fortunately that atmosphere problem is easily remedied, and food should always be the major factor.
The food is five stars, and the atmosphere three — giving an average of four.
I have tried breakfast several times with excellent Eggs Benedict, and the corned Beef Hash. The luncheon hamburger is similarly excellent, and my Massachusetts wife swears by the Clam Chowder.
I look forward to dining there often, and want to try dinner. Apparently Friday night Prime Rib is a hit, but I can’t comment upon that yet.