More information on Jeffrey's Restaurant
This little bistro in the old Clarksville neighborhood west of downtown has been a destination for food lovers for over 25 years. Some locals feel that its arrival marked the first steps of the city's march towards a food and dining culture. In keeping with the tone set by the surrounding neighborhood, the bistro is cozy, comfortable, and informal. The furniture and lighting are handled nicely, and you relax from the moment you ease into a dining chair.Making your way through the menu, you'll find several appetizers. Most of these rotate with seasons, but one in particular, a signature dish of Jefferies, will always be there: the crispy oysters on yucca chips topped with habanero honey aioli. Indeed, it alone brings many people to dine here. You might also find the duck spring rolls with a jicama-mango slaw. Main courses tend to have so many flavors inserted into a dish that the diner is sometimes left wondering whether the composition will hold together at all. Examples of these combinations are found in such dishes as beef tenderloin with vanilla potatoes and smoked chile crab sauce or duck and shrimp with black lentils and an orange-ginger glaze. In my experience, Jeffrey's pulls it off, but I'm still left wondering about the dishes I didn't order. If you want comfort food, try some other establishment. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Main courses $25-$36; 4-course tasting menu $60; lighter prix-fixe menu $38,VCredit Cards Accepted
AE, DC, DISC, MC, VReservations
Reservations strongly recommended
Area
12th St.
Parking
Valet
Hours
Mon-Thurs 6-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm; Sun 6-9:30pm
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