Twenty Years Of Doing It Right

Most people would tend to agree, especially in the light of today's economy, that when a business can survive for even more than just a few years, they must be doing something right. When a business has been around for more than 20 years, and only seems to keep getting better, well, then those people running that business simply must be doing things very, very right. This is why I feel that Jordan's Family Restaurant at 11575 Brookpark Rd. in Parma is a place that you must visit soon, that is, if you haven't already been there many, many times over the years, as I have.

Back in 1991, owner Mike Dolan started Jordan's in an existing space, featuring traditional American homemade food, such as chicken paprikash, meatloaf, pasta dishes, beef dishes, city chicken, and all of the other favorite delicacies that we Americans hold so dearly to our hearts at mealtime. Like many things that prove to be winners, the menu selection here hasn't changed all that much over these past 20 years, as I can attest to, having frequented this place since just about the first week that the restaurant opened for business; back when I turned 30 and had jet-black hair!

Something that I've noticed throughout all of those years is a real sense of rock-solid consistency: the food is always fresh, superbly prepared, with a high quality taste, the surroundings (newly remodeled), are friendly and inviting, the employees ever cheerful , their loyalty all-too apparent, since many of them have been working here for as long as I can remember. These qualities, when found at a restaurant, are what make that place seem "just right", and become the reason that you find yourself returning again and again. I am aware that several groups, clubs, and people of similar interests choose Jordan's Family Restaurant as their regular meeting destination. On my most recent trip there, for breakfast, I couldn't help but notice one of our writers, Dan Taddeo, "holding court' with several of his retired friends, who as I understand have been meeting there every Monday morning for breakfast for the past decade at least.

Don't just take my word for it- come and see for yourself. This wonderful eatery is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week. You will find daily specials, all-you-can-eat fresh soup and salad bar, with lots of super friendly service and hospitality. Catering is available, off site, and a hall is available as well. At this point, I feel that I must promote what is probably my most favorite thing about Jordan's Family Restaurant, which is the all-you-can-eat fish fry; I am a frequent customer on Friday nights. My craving starts some time during the day on Friday, and builds to a great intensity by the time that I arrive during dinner. The fish is prepared perfectly, the clam chowder is out of this world, the staff is way attentive: What else should I expect from folks who have been doing it right for more than twenty years? See you there soon!