Jonathon's Forestwood — Restaurant in Dallas

Jonathan's Diner turned out to be an absolute gem for lunch—hidden in plain sight. After unwinding at Parker U with a much-needed massage, I decided to give Jonathan's a shot. My first visit there, and let me tell you, the outside is as unassuming as it gets. A “blink and you'll miss it” kind of vibe. But the moment you step inside, the story shifts. No frills, no fuss, but somehow the interior feels just right—cozy, inviting, and surprisingly polished. Now let's talk about the real MVP: the food. The menu is just two pages, which you might think would make ordering a breeze. Wrong. Every dish sounds so good that deciding becomes its own delicious dilemma. I landed on the patty melt with fries, and when my order arrived, I couldn't believe my eyes—a towering patty melt paired with a mountain of freshly cut fries. It was a feast made for a champion. The patty melt? Absolute perfection, every bite oozing with flavor. The fries? Tender, golden, and dangerously tasty. I barely scratched the surface of their menu, but one thing's for sure—Jonathan's Diner has earned its spot as my go-to lunch destination after my Parker U massages. Next time, I'll be diving into more of those tempting options. Honestly, it’s not just a meal—it’s...

Where do I start, we tried this place twice, the first time we came they were so busy with very few servers.. The servers had bad attitudes.. It was the first of the year. We came cause we heard about this famous chicken fried steak.. Today was the day we would come back and give that chicken fried steak a try.. Here are my thoughts.. The steak coating was bland…made with crushed up unsalted saltines.. the steak itself had a sour flavor like it was not fresh.. Sitting too long in a fridge.. The gravy was also bland… eggs were ok, fries were mushy but seasoned much better than the steak… cold brew coffee tastes chemically. My daughter had the waffles they were undercooked and also bland in flavor.. (sort of tasted like play dough) Our waiter didn't seem to notice that we barely ate anything and didn't ask any questions just grabbed the plates and took them to the back.. Pass on this place unless you don't like seasoning.. The atmosphere is ok.. The tables are regular diner tables.. I couldn't tell where the front door was… seems like it should be a side door. I'm gonna stop here…. D magazine… your lossing your ability to select good food. This is “not” the...

Visiting from Austin. Recommended on Reddit.

Front of House: Everybody was warm, and welcoming. Jade, our server, was knowledgeable about all of our bombard of questions.

Back of House: These dudes can burn. One of our party ordered the Ahi Salad, and you can tell by how well the outside is seared while medium rare in the middle that these guys can cook.

Highlights: Chicken and Waffles. I've been to Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, and these guys are legit. The chicken is a butterflied breast that is chicken fried, which is an interesting choice. I'm sure that some people like Chicken and Waffles, but don't want to have to deal with bones. Your wish has been granted.

Chicken salad: Don't see it too often on a menu. Ordered it just to try. Was good enough to take the rest home.

Ahi Salad: Impressive when a salad makes you regret your order.

One of those places where you want to come back and try...