ZAGATS 2010-2011

...pardners who lope into this "rustic" Merrick Southwestern "hot spot"soon "kick up their heels" at the "damn good" eats, with "fresh chalkbooard specials" rounding out the "tasty", "down-home" dishes; its "caring" staff and photo-covered room [with live country music on Fridays] add to the "fun night out", so "put on your cowboy boots" and swing thorough those saloon style doors for a "unique experience"

THE ZAGATS REVIEW AWARDS RS JONES AN EXCELLENT RATING,

ALONG WITH MAKING THE "TOPS LIST" FOR BBQ, TEN YEARS RUNNING !

NEWSDAY.COM ......... Joan Reminick

Co-owners Carole Olkoski and Margaret Mueller are the driving forces behind this funky, kitschy Western-themed restaurant where the cuisine ranges from Southwestern to Southern to Cajun to whatever the kitchen feels like doing. Country-western music (live sometimes) fills the room. Most everybody orders from the blackboard menu, which changes daily.

Begin with a rousing bowl of pork chili or a plate of addictive sweet potato pancakes, served with apple butter.

... grilled chicken with a kicky mango mustard sauce gratifies, too. And it's hard to do better than R.S. Jones' pecan-coated catfish with horseradish cream sauce. Accompanying "smashed potatoes" with cream gravy are truly smashing.

Finish with the knockout chocolate pecan pie or one of the house-made fruit pies, served with lots of fresh whipped cream.

YELP...........Tom F. ......... Nassau, NY ......... 3/10/2011

One of my favorite places to eat! Nice cozy decor, a staff that makes you feel right at home and most of all, fantastic food! Creative specials are on the board each day and you can't go wrong with the staples on the regular menu. Try the Six Shooter... nuff said! If you want your food to have a little extra kick, just tell the waitress. They'll prepare it to your liking. Huge portions & you can have just about anything on the menu blackened, I suggest the catfish! Don't leave without trying the bread pudding... if you can fit it!!

ZAGATS ONLINE ......... CHARLENE R. ......... November 17, 2010

Oh yeah! Now here is a restaurant that does everything right! The amazing food, friendly service, live entertainment, sangria/margheritas! Nightly specials and only cash/American Express accepted.

Love this place !

PATCH.COM ......... BARBARA BEHRENS...... FEBRUARY 3, 2011

We are long-time RS Jones fans.

The food is never boring--new specials every night--and the staff is friendly and welcoming.