Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

Disappointed and Definitely Not "Loaded" I ordered the Loaded Bar-B-Q Baker (gluten-free), which is described as a huge baked potato topped with smoked meat, bacon, cheddar, scallions, butter, sour cream, and barbecue sauce. What I got was a severely underbaked potato with barely any toppings—especially the meat, which was almost nonexistent. For something called “loaded,” it was the opposite. At $16, this felt like a total rip-off. A plain potato with a dribble of pork and a sprinkle of cheese does not justify the price. To top it off, the service felt lethargic and uninterested, like an inconvenience. Really disappointed. Won’t be coming back.

Phenomenal food, beautiful design, great atmosphere and stellar service. The commitment to making everything fresh and from scratch, patience in it's preparation and cooking, and overall attention to detail is unmistakable not only the the moment you walk into the restaurant, but especially when they set your plate in front of you. And the first bite? Heaven!!! Easily the best BBQ and sides (i.e. *trimmings* in JNN lingo) I've experienced from an actual restaurant, if not the best, period. And as a bonus for those with celiac disease or some level of gluten intolerance, quite of few of their offerings are gluten free and are identified as such on the menu. My father and I sat at the bar and dined with Elise, and as others have said in their reviews, she was great. Actually, all of the employees seemed very polite, accommodating, engaged and just happy to be there. We were also fortunate to strike up a conversation at the bar with their President and COO, Brian. He was sitting beside us and had overheard our compliments about everything to Elise, later thanking us and introducing himself as we were checking out. After telling us about their commitment to what is a VERY detailed and labor intensive process, I mentioned the atmosphere and particularly the engagement and upbeat attitude of the staff. He appreciated hearing that, and said it was due to the fact that they paid their workers significantly more than the industry average. A career in the restaurant business is not an easy one, so this was great to hear as a someone who was in it for some 8 years earlier in life. The fact that the employees were being well-compensated was certainly evident in every aspect of our experience. Needless to say, we're very happy to now have a JNN here in Rome, and are already looking forward to our next visit to continue making our way through their impressive menu. Highly recommend!