Review of Jefferson’s in Oxford, Alabama

Jefferson’s

230 Spring Branch Drive

Oxford, Alabama 36203

(256)835-5858

www.jeffersonsrestaurant.com

Jefferson's Store Front

In the city of Oxford, Alabama there is a fairly new chain restaurant that has appeared. This place is basically a sports bar that is really well lit. Not having gone to any of the 7 other restaurants in the chain that spans 5 states, I do not know if that is the norm for Jefferson’s. As you look to the signs or banners that advertise this place they pride themselves in wings, oysters, and burgers. When you walk in you can see the bar there and a fairly wide open seating area, with booths around the perimeter and tables in the center. Another thing that is quite obvious is the amount of dollar bills that have been written on and tacked up on the walls, there is a story telling you why in the menu.

Jefferson's Dining Room

After visiting the fairly clean facilities I grab a chair near the rear of the restaurant. After waiting a few minutes I have a waitress appear with a menu and the weight of the world on her shoulders. Her body language and upcoming manners tell me that she does not want to be there. She takes my drink order and I decide to get an unsweet tea. When she brings it to my table I realize that they do not have a single name brand sweetener. They offer pink stuff, blue stuff, and yellow stuff. My personal belief is that when you are running a restaurant you should offer the best that you can to you customers. When you offer knock off brand sweeteners it looks to me like you are being cheap. That is a personal opinion of mine. I decided to go with just a water.

 My server (who never introduced herself) has now returned to my table twice wanting to take my order. Some may think that she was being efficient but I found it annoying. This being my first time here and having to look through a very lengthy menu I wanted to see what all they have. Since I rarely go with the salads I decide once again to forego the salad options here, even though they have almost 10 different options including BBQ, Oriental, Cajun Chicken and various Caesar options too. It is nice to see a place that does not charge too much for their salads, as the salads here are reasonable and start in the $3 range and go up to just over $7.50. The other items that you can choose from are sandwiches, wings, and Jefferson’s Seafood Festival. Most of the items on the menu are in the 6-7 dollar range and the most expensive item is the crab legs and they aren’t even that expensive at just under 13 bucks.

Condiments

I finally settle on the 10 wings with chips for $6.95. I ask the server which way is the best way to get the wings, wither BBQ, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hot, Turbo, and she lets me know that the best way is ‘Double Dipped’. When she takes off I notice the ketchup bottle is a mess, I mean gross and needs a wipe down. Thankfully I don’t need ketchup. The food arrives quickly and looks pretty good. The chips were, honestly not good. They were stale and very plain. The wings were hot to the touch as to the fact that they must have just come out of the deep fryer. As I start to eat the wings I realize, these things are good, I mean really good. If I were to be in the area of Oxford, Alabama I would definitely make my way to Jefferson’s for the wings.

Jefferson's Wings

Now I am nearing the end of my visit, and the server stops by to drop off the bill, but not to refill my drink. As I sit there she comes back by to take the money, the money that I have yet had a chance to put on the table. I still would like another drink. Sitting there realizing that she must be about to go home or be ‘cut’ for the day I decide to stand. She quickly shows up and reminds me that she can take my money, which I have still yet to count out. So, I start to count it out and she just stands there like I am taking up the best years of her life. When I asked for a copy of the check I have now even hindered her day even more. As I wait for her to get my copy I decide that this would be a great place for carry out. I get the copy of my bill and notice that not only do they list her name on the bill they list her full name. So if you find yourself at Jefferson’s and Kara Y. is your server then I hope you have a better experience than I did with her.

 Remember, Jefferson’s of Oxford, Alabama for take out…

 Review by Pie, email:  pie@piesplate.com