Jovan’s Steak House

We go to Jovan’s approximately twice a month. The perch is some of the best you can eat, lightly sautéed. Another great meal is their fried cod. Prices are very reasonable.

I went here yesterday for a funeral luncheon and I have to say everything was pretty good. Items on the menu breaded pork, fried chicken, potatoes, green beans and pasta. The salad was plain but the Italian dressing was great and the bread was pretty good too. For desert rice pudding which was delicious.
We also ordered a side of perch and frog legs (they were Bettys favorites) and both were great. Not everyone can do frog legs and Jovans are some of the best I’ve ever had.
Our server was friendly and efficient, she had no problem keeping our entire party satisfied.
I’ll definitely go back again.

Nothing great here. I had the Panko Roughy which was a daily special. It was OK. The dinner salad was weak. Bagged lettuce, one slice of cucumber and one little tomato wedge. One friend had the Veal Parm, she was very disappointed. She said it tasted like a «cubed» frozen piece of breaded veal. (She had been there years ago and said it was not as good as back then). I expected a warm bread basket which it was not. The 3^rd person had the chicken pot pie, which she said was good. Had to ask for more coffee and had to ask twice for sour cream for the baked potato. For the price, this just wasn’t worth the mediocre food.

One word… Sooooo good!!! Best fish and chips I’ve ever had! Tartar sauce is awesome too! Lots of old patrons visit here so you know the food is good and reasonable! Free bread basket with meal draws those old timers in too but who doesn’t like free?!

I stopped in as I have been checking out the area since I recently moved to an other side of town. The people working there seem pleasant. I had a nice girl and she did very well. I felt like it was not that personable of a place as it was very plain décor and a bar that looked disconnected from the tables and restaurant. That was the better of the review. I ordered a steak and the cut of meat was not good. For the price it was pretty bad. I would expect that on a steak and eggs menu at the local greasy spoon for the 7.99 breakfast but not for dinner. It was busy with an elderly clientele and I will assume they have some other dishes that must be better. I just didn’t feel if and the steak was an insult.
I may try it once more to see if they are known for more.

Stood in line for 15 mins never got a hello, we will b with you nothing. So we walked out never to return again.

Been here many times. My elderly in laws like it.
In fact the place is always full of senior citizens. But with that said the food is really good. I love the fruit bread. I could eat a whole loaf.
I’ve had the broasted chicken and it’s awesome. Also the NY steak was very good.

Came in based on reviews and my mission to try new places but i truly wished i would have driven just 2 miles up the street. I ordered a steak, mashed potatoes to go. I was offered A1 sauce which is a big no-​no. Got to my hotel and how i wished i would have taken the A1. The steak had ZERO flavor. The potatoes had no flavor. The only thing that saved them was a bit of gravy. Next time im going to have to go elsewhere for a proper steak. On the positive side the service was very friendly and welcoming.

We celebrated Dad’d 60^th Birthday at Jovan’s today. Excellent food and even better service! The fish and chips and chicken piccata were so good… and the fried pickles were just awesome. We will definitely be back soon!

Love the pan fried fresh lake perch. Come here often and recommend it to anyone who likes Perch

First time here and, like many other writers have stated, the geriatric crowd is there mainstay. We first tried two appetizers; one was the fried mushrooms and the other was eggplant Parmesan from the specials menu. The mushrooms were fresh made and had a cornmeal coating on them but they lacked seasoning. A little bit of garlic & seasonings would’ve gone a long way on these. I enjoyed the eggplant Parmesan because it was sliced thicker and not overcooked & mushy and had a nice marinara sauce. My friend, however, disliked it for the same reasons.
We ordered steaks off the specials menu (Delmonico and Filet Mignon) and although they were prepared correctly –MR– they were oddly dry. Perhaps as a result of using ‘Select’ beef instead of ‘Choice’ but that’s just speculation. The homemade American fries were awesome. The coleslaw was a very good vinegar-​based one with green peppers in it. The Strechatella (spelling?) soup was NOT what my friend’s Italian grandma used to make but more of a chicken noodle type. The green beans were fresh, not canned, despite what they looked like and very good. Overall everything needed salt but when you consider their primary clientele you understand. We want to go back if for no other reason than the hot bacon dressing we heard about AFTER the fact. 3.5 stars is more accurate but I didn’t have that option.

Ah, Jovan’s — have I misjudged you? I went here years ago and had a very underwhelming food and service experience and I wrote them off. I was looking around Unilocal!and saw some reviews that mentioned the fish and chips, and since moving I’ve been in the market for some new dining options. So, with expectations pretty low, we decided to try them for dinner. Their menu is not huge, but that’s good — they can focus on getting a dozen or so dishes done right. There appear to be daily specials, and everything is very reasonably priced.
In a word, yum! Some other reviews mention the hot bacon dressing, and it is a winner. They love bacon at Jovan’s — even the clam chowder has bacon in measurable quantities. I’m not sure why you can’t get it with your dinner and have to get it a la carte since it’s the same price as a regular cup of soup, but I’m not going to complain. It was very good clam chowder.
The fish was really good — very sizable pieces done perfectly, with not too much breading. The dill tartar sauce was also righteous, and I’m not a tartar sauce fan. The ribs were very good, meaty and with a little bark but still tender. The only letdown was the mashed potatoes, which were right out of a box and tasted like Sign of the Beefcarver. It’s a shame, the gravy looked homemade, with bits of meat in it. But overall, I was very pleasantly surprised.
Jovan’s is a big place, much bigger than it looks. There are two rooms (sort of three), with one on the other side of the entrance. The TV was a little louder than I’d like, but I ignored it and didn’t ask for it to be turned down. This is, as others have noted, a place that skews very heavily to the geriatric set. They were moderately busy the night we went and I’d estimate the average age at about 70. But from my experience, that’s probably more due to the fact that they are a great bargain and not because the food is bland.
Jovan’s, I’m sorry I never gave you another chance all those years ago. I will be back, and I will try some other selections.

If you’re looking for gourmet, this is not your spot; however, the best fish and chips can be found right here. Crunchy, puffy pillows of crunch surround 4 large pieces of succulent cod that are cooked to perfection, coupled with hot, fresh, perfectly seasoned fries. Yummm! Just the right amount of batter and a crunch you won’t soon forget!
I sometimes go for the fish ‘n chips with ribs combo to change it up. Plus, I also love the ribs. Another thing they do incredibly well here. Saucy, but not too much, meaty and not fatty, they are, in my humble opinion, just delightful! As is the fish. Oh yeah, did I mention it comes with 4 big pieces of fish, a generous amount of fries, really, really good coleslaw, and a bread basket all for $ 9.95?! A better deal cannot be found. You will not be disappointed.
This one’s for you Papa!

This is our second pleasant visit. The chicken pot pie was great! Served piping hot with big pieces of juicy chicken. AND friendly servers. Very nice.

Limited menu. Food was good but nothing special. Service was ok. Staff could be a little better trained.

The descriptor «Fresh Cod» is listed under Fish & Chips and from the taste of it they live up to their promise. Not many places serve Fish & Chips this good for under $ 10 This is a Steak House but I have yet to eat the Steak. This is not a fancy place, but not shabby either. All the dishes I’ve had here have been mostly fish, it has almost always tasted above average and fresh.
Don’t forget to try the hot bacon dressing on your salad.

I love this restaurant. They have daily specials that are so good they usually run out of them. The beef stroganoff is the best ever and sells out so fast that you have to call in the afternoon to reserve it for dinner. The chicken pot pie is better than homemade and their perch is fresh and delicious. The chicken picante is a favorite, too. Their steaks are very good, the filet mignon being my favorite, but the daily specials will have you coming back. Oooh! I almost forgot to mention the huge, tender city chicken! YUMM!!!

I’ve only been there once but I wasn’t impressed nor would I go back (and its real close to my house). They need an update on the menu (everything seems to be fatty), and on the décor (late 70’s/early 80’s and not in a good way). It seemed to be a place where a lot of older people (again 70’s & 80’s) frequented, probably from the nearby neighborhood (because I’m not sure anyone would travel far to come here.
Again I’ve only been once, so I have to be fair and give it at least 2 stars.

cant really comment on alote because everytime i go i have the perch dinner w fries and it is delicous, I’m an avid fisherman and usually only eat fresh perch I’ve caught and cooked myself and i tell ya this place is as close as i’ve found to my own… mine are a bit crispier. also I love the warm bacon salad dressin on dinner salad. this meal alone has had me comin back here for years and will continue to do so… or until my Dr. puts me on cholestorol medicine

Went to this place for the first time about a week ago. it’s defintley an older crowd here. which is fine just sayin. The menu was a bit limited, I had the ribs and fish combo, and it was really good. The batter on the fish wasn’t to heavy which I like and the ribs had a good flavor. My mother in law had the orange roughy she said it was very good. hubby and father in law had the fish (Cod) everything tasted good.