It's dimly lit, with stamped metal ceiling tiles and pictures paying homage to the Godfather movie on the wall. Our server, Jess, was terrific - super fast, friendly and attentive even though there was a party of 14 in our section. The specials are written on a white board that is hilariously toted from table to table. Thankfully, we got to order our entrees while they were working on appetizers. Hubby ordered a tasty Upper Pass IPA, I had the glass of Terrazas Los Andes Malbec, which was fruity and full, and not too acidic. A big basket of rolls was brought out. Jess had to warn us that they were really hot. Who doesn't love hot fresh rolls served with a bowl full of butter whipped into clouds??! Salads weren't unique, but they were crisp, cold, and fresh. I ordered the haddock with crabmeat stuffing. The haddock was delicious, but I was hoping for more crabmeat - there was some under the breadcrumb top, just not a lot. Pro tip: keep the whipped butter on the table for your baked potato. Hubby got the Black Angus prime rib because, according to Jess, they don't have it every day - only when the prime rib flag is out front. I think only Fridays and Saturdays. It was tender and cooked very nicely. Hubby wasn't disappointed. The best dish was the daughter's Crispy 1/2 Duck - the skin, indeed was crackling crispy. It was served with cherries in a wine reduction, which my daughter didn't need or want with her meal, but my husband and I helped ourselves - they were yummy. We can't tell you about dessert because we didn't order any - we were stuffed. Everything was delicious and nicely done. Kudos to Jess and team!
BigE
"Goodfellas"
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Al C.
Great food and service. Every dish was great. Medium = medium rare so you might want to get it cooked a little longer if you like it more done.
Ken M.
This is our favorite Ludlow restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the food is always delicious. This is one of the few remaining restaurants that include a quality salad and homemade bread with every entree at no extra charge. I noticed many restaurants now charge you $10 extra for it. The atmosphere is like an Irish pub or a sports bar mixed with a bit of an Italian restaurant vibe. The clientele seems to be half locals and half skiers. Try this place it's worth it especially the fresh seafood....
Griffin Decker
Brenda
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Dlugos
Great local place with good dishes and large
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allen Thompson
This restaurant is definitely the place to go in Ludlow. The entree portions are large enough for two people and the food is good. The service is the only downfall, as the waitress we had was pretty miserable and didn’t show the hospitality you normally receive in Ludlow. It would be a 5 star review if the service was better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Joe The Pro
Kayla was awesome! Thank you for taking care of us three high school school buddies in Town for ski weekend. Class of 1984, filet was the best. Scampi was very cheesy and tasty. Chowder was best ever according to my buddy Jonesy.Well done DJ’s and Kayla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackie S.
We were in the area and decided to try this restaurant for dinner. The restaurant was immediately choatic from when you first entered. There were people everywhere and no order to anything that was going on. It was a busy night, and we didn't have a reservation. We expected a wait, and we had one. However, many parties around us had reservations and still had to wait as well. The atmosphere was also very dated and looked like it could use a vacuum. After a while, we were finally seated. The waitress was nice. The food took a while to arrive at our table. However, when it did arrive, it was tastier than I was expecting and very hot.
Mark B.
This was EXACTLY what we needed after a day of skiing. Service was super attentive and quick, large portions, and good food. Classic, old school restaurant with rolls and salad before the entree and a nice, laid back, dimly lit atmosphere. Chicken parmigiana was excellent, wife had the swordfish which she loved. And the kids really enjoyed the chicken teriyaki and fried tacos. We got there at 5 when they opened and there was a lineup waiting for them to open. They moved us all in quickly, even without a reservation (recommend making one if you can). We will definitely be back when we are in town again. You won't walk away hungry!
Always terrific!! Great food , service and value . The Best prime rib I've ever had. Always a nice fresh side salad with every entree. The best hot rolls . You're never disappointed with a visit to DJs!
Glenn Vogl
Restaurant not laid out for the type of Clientele that frequents the place.
Katie Schlecker
Great food, great service. Kind of classic dishes but very tasty. Our server was wonderful. Even learned what an Aperol spritz was, so that our long-term friends could enjoy a round with us! Highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: My friend has a gluten allergy and they made it very easy for her to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Sea Scallops
Tracy Dineen
We love DJs ! The staff is always so welcoming & Brenda at the bar is superb! Always a smile & makes a fine drink!
C T.
Shockingly poor service. This is the story of a place who gets enough business to not give a rip what you think, or feel, or write about them. Waited patiently for hours because the menu looked good and the locals recommended it. NBD, maybe it's that good. We can wait. Grabbed a drink at the bar and watched the crowds flow in and out. I assume it's an owner doing hostess duties, because I can't imagine an employee acting so dismissive of folks coming in to eat at their establishment. Group after group came in looking for a table. If you had a reservation, I think it was bearable. If not, prepare to be treated like an annoying child. We actually had a reservation because we received the "you've got to be kidding me" treatment the night prior, but we were hoping it was just an off night. Not so much. Same story, with everyone who walked through the door. My wife tried to order an app from the bar, (I had ordered the drinks and we posted up behind a column) but she was met with "who are you? I don't even know you" (rolled eyes, exasperated sigh, etc) from the bartender. I assume it's a family operation where everyone is overworked, over-empowered, underpaid, and harried by the average evening rush, but maybe it's just absentee management. BL, almost everyone up front is comically miserable to interact with. If you don't have a reservation, or you're out of patience for dealing with a staff that considers you a huge pain in the butt, I highly recommend you seek food elsewhere. Our story ended with us walking out after being seated because they just ran out of the one dish they famously promote with a huge banner out front, their prime rib. I wish I could give some feedback to the food but we never got that far.... So we went to Killarney's and had a great meal in a much nicer atmosphere.
It's dimly lit, with stamped metal ceiling tiles and pictures paying homage to the Godfather movie on the wall. Our server, Jess, was terrific - super fast, friendly and attentive even though there was a party of 14 in our section. The specials are written on a white board that is hilariously toted from table to table. Thankfully, we got to order our entrees while they were working on appetizers. Hubby ordered a tasty Upper Pass IPA, I had the glass of Terrazas Los Andes Malbec, which was fruity and full, and not too acidic. A big basket of rolls was brought out. Jess had to warn us that they were really hot. Who doesn't love hot fresh rolls served with a bowl full of butter whipped into clouds??! Salads weren't unique, but they were crisp, cold, and fresh. I ordered the haddock with crabmeat stuffing. The haddock was delicious, but I was hoping for more crabmeat - there was some under the breadcrumb top, just not a lot. Pro tip: keep the whipped butter on the table for your baked potato. Hubby got the Black Angus prime rib because, according to Jess, they don't have it every day - only when the prime rib flag is out front. I think only Fridays and Saturdays. It was tender and cooked very nicely. Hubby wasn't disappointed. The best dish was the daughter's Crispy 1/2 Duck - the skin, indeed was crackling crispy. It was served with cherries in a wine reduction, which my daughter didn't need or want with her meal, but my husband and I helped ourselves - they were yummy. We can't tell you about dessert because we didn't order any - we were stuffed. Everything was delicious and nicely done. Kudos to Jess and team!
"Goodfellas"
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food and service. Every dish was great. Medium = medium rare so you might want to get it cooked a little longer if you like it more done.
This is our favorite Ludlow restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the food is always delicious. This is one of the few remaining restaurants that include a quality salad and homemade bread with every entree at no extra charge. I noticed many restaurants now charge you $10 extra for it. The atmosphere is like an Irish pub or a sports bar mixed with a bit of an Italian restaurant vibe. The clientele seems to be half locals and half skiers. Try this place it's worth it especially the fresh seafood....
Brenda
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local place with good dishes and large
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is definitely the place to go in Ludlow. The entree portions are large enough for two people and the food is good. The service is the only downfall, as the waitress we had was pretty miserable and didn’t show the hospitality you normally receive in Ludlow. It would be a 5 star review if the service was better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Kayla was awesome! Thank you for taking care of us three high school school buddies in Town for ski weekend. Class of 1984, filet was the best. Scampi was very cheesy and tasty. Chowder was best ever according to my buddy Jonesy.Well done DJ’s and Kayla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in the area and decided to try this restaurant for dinner. The restaurant was immediately choatic from when you first entered. There were people everywhere and no order to anything that was going on. It was a busy night, and we didn't have a reservation. We expected a wait, and we had one. However, many parties around us had reservations and still had to wait as well. The atmosphere was also very dated and looked like it could use a vacuum. After a while, we were finally seated. The waitress was nice. The food took a while to arrive at our table. However, when it did arrive, it was tastier than I was expecting and very hot.
This was EXACTLY what we needed after a day of skiing. Service was super attentive and quick, large portions, and good food. Classic, old school restaurant with rolls and salad before the entree and a nice, laid back, dimly lit atmosphere. Chicken parmigiana was excellent, wife had the swordfish which she loved. And the kids really enjoyed the chicken teriyaki and fried tacos. We got there at 5 when they opened and there was a lineup waiting for them to open. They moved us all in quickly, even without a reservation (recommend making one if you can). We will definitely be back when we are in town again. You won't walk away hungry!
Restaurantji Recommends
Always terrific!! Great food , service and value . The Best prime rib I've ever had. Always a nice fresh side salad with every entree. The best hot rolls . You're never disappointed with a visit to DJs!
Restaurant not laid out for the type of Clientele that frequents the place.
Great food, great service. Kind of classic dishes but very tasty. Our server was wonderful. Even learned what an Aperol spritz was, so that our long-term friends could enjoy a round with us! Highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: My friend has a gluten allergy and they made it very easy for her to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Sea Scallops
We love DJs ! The staff is always so welcoming & Brenda at the bar is superb! Always a smile & makes a fine drink!
Shockingly poor service. This is the story of a place who gets enough business to not give a rip what you think, or feel, or write about them. Waited patiently for hours because the menu looked good and the locals recommended it. NBD, maybe it's that good. We can wait. Grabbed a drink at the bar and watched the crowds flow in and out. I assume it's an owner doing hostess duties, because I can't imagine an employee acting so dismissive of folks coming in to eat at their establishment. Group after group came in looking for a table. If you had a reservation, I think it was bearable. If not, prepare to be treated like an annoying child. We actually had a reservation because we received the "you've got to be kidding me" treatment the night prior, but we were hoping it was just an off night. Not so much. Same story, with everyone who walked through the door. My wife tried to order an app from the bar, (I had ordered the drinks and we posted up behind a column) but she was met with "who are you? I don't even know you" (rolled eyes, exasperated sigh, etc) from the bartender. I assume it's a family operation where everyone is overworked, over-empowered, underpaid, and harried by the average evening rush, but maybe it's just absentee management. BL, almost everyone up front is comically miserable to interact with. If you don't have a reservation, or you're out of patience for dealing with a staff that considers you a huge pain in the butt, I highly recommend you seek food elsewhere. Our story ended with us walking out after being seated because they just ran out of the one dish they famously promote with a huge banner out front, their prime rib. I wish I could give some feedback to the food but we never got that far.... So we went to Killarney's and had a great meal in a much nicer atmosphere.