The Mason Jar Cafe - Fort Lauderdale

I drove past this place a few times and thought I would give it a try. Parking is very limited out front but there is a large lot around back so we parked there. I was a bit turned off when the cooks were standing outside the kitchen door smoking. The back door entrance is right by the bathrooms and nobody really knew that we were there. The look of the place was kind of old and cheap. Think dusty fake trees wrapped in christmas lights and your grandmothers plates hanging on the walls. They sat us in the back near the other bathroom. I thought the menu looked pretty good but it took a long while for someone to greet us and take a drink order. They seemed annoyed when I asked some questions about the menu. I had the pigs in a blanket app. I swear that they were the frozen ones you can buy at publix. AND they were burnt to boot! How can you screw up a hot dog? Everything seemed to take a long time, but there were only like 4 tables occupied in the place. The skirt steak was average at best and cooked more than the medium rare that I ordered. My mother taught me to always say nice things, but for this place….I struggle. Poor location, lousy food, and arrogant service. I’m sure there will be a new sign hanging in the window soon. Don’t waste your time or money.

My friend and I went to The Mason Jar for an evening meal and I found it to be extremely clean and affordable. There are twenty tables or so and everyone was taken. Paula and Scott were working as hard as I have ever seen two servers work. They managed to service every table in the restaurant in a timely fashion. I thought that the food was very, very good and that the prices were not too expensive for what they served you.

I wanted a recent review of this little bistro restaurant. All previous positive reviews are accurate, the negative are not. Very reasonable to get $20-24 pp for a full meal. Do not miss the tomato soup, rich and tasty with a surprising garnish of bacon and mild blue cheese. The chicken pancake is one you have never seen, as shown below. The shoe-running fries are addicted. Great comfort food, and great service. Take your time and have a great dinner!

Good night. Two couples enjoyed fried green tomatoes (interesting with crabs), duck, salmon, soup and more in the very cozy atmosphere. Tables are close together, but it works. Staff very competent and friendly.

Made my day. I usually visit Fort Lauderdale every few months for maintenance of my bike. I was walking around looking for lunch having quality food. I found it, indeed! The passion they took in just the tea was apparent. They sweeten ever so gently and present it in a clear handled-jar. You can tell it was homemade. My first course was their daily soup, turkey and corn. The soup was chunky , flavorful, and presented on a white, classic cup having character. The soup had wonderful colors and vibrant flavors while the turkey was tender and the corn sweet. Other vegetables were found adding to the depth of the soup. My main course consisted of the shirt rib sandwich. The first bite told my brain I could only finish half the sandwich due to its richness. The sandwich included caramelized onions and Serrano pepper mayo on a kaiser roll. Every bite was delicious and rich. a table next to me ordered one to share! My choice of side included brussel sprouts leaves with pistachios. The sweetness from steaming the sprouts ten sautéing it in butter I presume worked very well in making every leaf earthy, sweet and nutty. I paced myself and eventually finished my meal. Service was exceptional as my main server and his teammate ensured I enjoyed the food, my drink was tipped off, and I was comfortable. I'd definitely be back and wouldn't mind exploring dinner.