J & J Oyster Bar

http://www.jjbluesbar.com/menu.htm

Since I'm a coastal girl, I miss being able to have fresh seafood whenever it strikes my fancy, but I just found the cure! J & J Oyster Bar in Fort Worth serves fantastic, reasonably priced, fresh-tasting seafood.

It's a small dive restaurant, but they have a nice patio and really friendly waitstaff. I highly recommend their jalapeno hushpuppies for a starter. They are $3.25 for about 12 cigarette-style hushpuppies. They rock! They aren't dry, nor too spicy.

The combo platter is a great deal; I've had the scallops and stuffed crab. It was absolutely fantastic. I'm really funny about my seafood and this was one of the best stuffed crabs I've ever had. For 11 bucks, you get around 8 fried scallops, a stuffed crab, and you choose a side. The side options are cole slaw, fries, rice, or steamed veggies. Supposedly the cole slaw is incredible, but I'm not really a cole slaw aficionado. It all just tastes like sweet mush to me, so I can't comment. The amount of fries they give you is absolutely ungodly. They literally fill an entire dinner plate. I'm not a fan of them, but if you like Mooyah's fries, you should like these!

The fish tacos there are also decent; they have too much stuffing for the tortilla, but the stuffing is great! Tons of pico and almost a whole avocado top them. $8.50 for three and your choice of a side isn't a bad deal.

I'm pretty excited about the Po'boys and that's definitely what I'll be trying next time.

Parking is a little sketchy; I think if it was prime dining hours, it would be a bit rough finding a spot. I want to say that the beer is $3 a pint and $9 for a pitcher. Something like that.

The only problem that I've had is that they're a little slow bringing out refills... But they are really friendly waitresses!

We'll definitely be returning!

No Bones About It! (Lennon's Take On It!)

I really dig J & J Oyster Bar. The waitresses gave me a lot of attention! What kind of dog doesn't like attention from pretty girls?! Not this one... They brought out fresh water for me without Mommy having to ask AND brought out a glass with ice in it for refills. Mommy was a little irritated that I was able to get refills without asking and she wasn't, but it is part of being a cute puppy. :)

Like I said, super pooch friendly! Water without asking and lots of attention = a win to me. Plus, the scallops make my tail wag!

J & J Oyster Bar gets 4 Paws Up from me!

The Pooch Patio

www.thepoochpatio.com

The Pooch Patio is a pretty rad concept. I'm confused as to why there aren't more places like this! They serve coffee, wine, tea, and frozen coffee drinks! They have free WiFi and a covered patio with dog bowls filled with fresh water. Pretty sweet, right? As a business owner, anywhere with free WiFi that loves dogs in a blessing!

The drink prices are around the same as Starbucks. They're really nice there; they have no problem starting you a tab. Just be careful- it racks up, fast! My only problem with The Pooch Patio was that none of the outdoor electrical outlets were working (for my laptop!). I did speak with the owner about this and she said that she would take care of it. I haven't gone back, yet, to see if it has been resolved, but even with that, I definitely would go back! They are also a doggie daycare; I haven't taken Lennon there, but none of the dogs I saw being dropped off looked scared or sad. They don't sell food, but they have no problem with you getting something delivered or bringing it with you!

No Bones About It (Lennon's Take On It!)

The Pooch Patio gets an 'A' in my book! It's my favorite place for mommy to go work, because I can be off my leash and play with other dogs. They put out several bowls of fresh water and change them often. They even have a nice little faux grass area in case I need to, well, you know.

The Pooch Patio gets Four Paws Up!!

I do it all for my fans,

Lennon

Mooyah Burgers & Fries

www.mooyah.com

Mooyah is a really casual burger joint. They have pretty great burgers there. You pick up a card when you walk in the door and place a check mark beside everything you want. You order your burger (and any toppings you want on it), fries, drinks, or a shake. They have a lot of really good toppings. They have the usual stuff- pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. but they also have mushrooms, grilled onions and jalapenos, avocado, and swiss/cheddar cheeses.

They hype up their fries WAY too much. Frankly, they suck. I thought it was just a one time flop, but it's been that way everytime. They have a burnt texture. The plus is that they cut the fries fresh there, the downside is that they taste like butt. Their shakes definitely rock, though.

No Bones About It (Lennon's Take On It!)

I like Mooyah. Again, they don't have a covered patio, but they have tables with umbrellas outside. The downside is that Mommy and Daddy have to take turns going in to order. Not a good place to go by yourself with your puppy!

Mommy and Daddy hated the fries, but I thought they were ok. They are about the same taste and consistency of Mommy's favorite shoes! If you like the taste of a nice stiletto, then you might love them.

Mooyah gets Three Paws Up from me!

Forever yours,

Lennon

Jason's Deli

www.jasonsdeli.com

We go to Jason's Deli regularly. They have a little bit of everything on the menu; you can choose from their glorious salad bar (my favorite), paninis, sandwiches, and a humongous baked potato full of barbecue! I'm sure there is more on the menu, but that's all we have ever ordered. They're a great place to go, especially if you have a vegetarian in the group. There is something for everyone! I actually prefer their salad bar over Sweet Tomato or Souper Salad.

No Bones About It (Lennon's Take On It!)

Oh, I love going to Jason's. They don't have a covered patio or any of that jazz, but the food is so good that I keep making Mommy and Daddy go back! They have outdoor seating (So I can come!) with umbrellas over the tables. Mommy and Daddy have to take turns going in to order, but the waiter always makes sure to find us on the patio to bring them their food.

I'm a total veg-head, so I love any cucumbers or zucchini that falls!

I'll give it Three Paws Up!

Truly,

Lennon

Dream Cafe

www.thedreamcafe.com

Hmm... I'm not really sure how to rate the Dream Cafe. Overpriced? Yes. The food? Decent. Nothing to write home to Momma about, but it was good. Nicely sized portions. The patio is what truly won me over. It is perfect; it's covered and has fans going in the summer time and heaters in the winter. That's a huge perk in Texas!

I orded some type of chicken pasta which was really good. The fiance ordered a chicken sandwich, which ended up being 2 entire chicken breasts! We'll go back, but not if we're on a budget. It's not that they're horribly expensive, but c'mon $10+ for a sandwich?

No Bones About It (Lennon's Take On It)

I loved Dream Cafe. Since I'm just a puppy, I don't have to think about money, so I was a fan! The fans kept me nice and cool. The fried zucchini was amazing. I think I ate more of that than Mommy and Daddy did! The waiter brought me iced water. Quite thoughtful.

I'll give it Four Paws Up!

Love to all my fans,

Lennon

Zio's Italian Restaurant

www.zios.com

One of the biggest struggles as a Dog Mommy is finding an Italian restaurant with a patio! We've finally found a good one.

Zio's Italian Restaurant in Arlington (they're everywhere, but I know this one has a patio; better call ahead to check if the location you have in mind has a patio!) is extremely dog-friendly. AND they're delicious and affordable.

For $29.99, you can enjoy their date night special. It includes 2 entrees, 2 glasses of wine, an appetizer, and a dessert. It's a great deal and totally worth it; you must get the mushrooms for appetizer- they rock! Oh, I forgot to mention, every meal comes with great bread with olive oil and herbs. Delish!

No Bones About It (Lennon's Take On It!)

I love Zio's! They're really dog-friendly. They brought me out a bowl of water and gave me some lovin'. I slept underneath Mommy's chair most of the meal, but I didn't sleep too long, so service must have been great! Mommy and Daddy loved the house wine and all of their food. I loved the piece of bread dipped in oil with herbs that fell on the ground!

All in all, it was a great experience for Mommy and Daddy and a pretty good experience for me. I'll give it a Four Paws Up!

Love to all the the haterz,

Lennon