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Johnnie Brown’s (Delray Beach)

Posted on December 12th, 2009 · American Delray Beach

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***** Johnnie Brown’s, 301 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 (561) 243-9911.

Back on May 26, 2009, I told you guys about Johnnie Brown’s…at that time, Johnnie Brown’s was “under-construction” and was expected to open in October, 2009. Well!…Johnnie’s didn’t make the October date, but did open this past Wednesday (December 9, 2009). Do me a favor and read that original “review” so I don’t have to waste time typing the same background info…

Last night I ate at Johnnie Brown’s and I will bet you anything, that this “American Style–Roadhouse–Make Believe Biker Bar” joint is a major homerun. This joint has outdoor covered patio seating and indoor seating…to say that this is an easy going joint would be an understatement—your tee shirt/shorts/flip-flops ensemble is perfect. At this juncture, take a look at Johnnie’s website www.johnniebrowns.com for menu/prices.

Johnnie Brown’s has a full outdoor patio bar…a menu loaded with reasonably priced appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, bbq ribs. Last night I did—house salad, beef sliders, bbq ribs, grilled chicken breast, onion rings, french fries, sweet potatoes fries, jalepeno corn bread—trust me on this one, the food is outrageously good. The only item that I didn’t care for– was the jalepeno corn bread which came with the ribs, thought it was kinda bland tasting…the sweet potato fries were easily some of the best that I’ve ever eaten–and over the years, I’ve eaten my fair share of sweet potato fries. On the service side, now remember the joint was only open 3 days, was excellent. Our waitress, Rhonda knew the menu inside and out…the food came out right on time, beers, sodas and waters were constantly attended to—this joint was operating as if it had been opened 30 years.

Johnnie Brown’s “looks-like a biker-bar” (think Pee Wee Herman!)…neon signs—great ambiance. So—great decor—great food—great service—reasonable prices—and live-bands playing nightly and you got HOMERUN.

Don’t miss Johnnie Brown’s which is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

40 Comments to “Johnnie Brown’s (Delray Beach)”

  1. SS says...

    You called this one.
    I and a few friends were there last Thursday night. Great food.
    It’s about time that downtown Delray got a really great, fair priced, cool place to eat.
    Congrtas, Johnnie Brown’s.

  2. Paul K. says...

    I loved Elwoods. Great place to have a beer or two and just relax with some real good music. Loved Thursdays with Elvis.
    Didn’t think it could get better, but Johnnie Brown’s took it to a new level. same kickback place but with great food.

  3. Dan S. says...

    Tried the new Johnnie Brown’s. Had sliders and wings. Delicious. Also had sweet potato fries which were thick and amazing. With great food like this Johnnie is going to be busy all the time.

  4. ra says...

    jeff, the new hooters on glades rd in boca opened a few days ago, great indoor and outdoor patio. best wings going. check it out.

  5. LP says...

    Last night in that rain I went to Johnnie Brown’s. Couldn’t believe how good the food was, but more shocking how packed the room was Scott-Elvis fans. The guy has a huge and I do mean huge following.

  6. sammy says...

    elwood’s was good. now it’s great with new owners running johnnie brown’s. same ambiance but sensational food.

  7. dh says...

    good place. very noisey. couldnt hear myself think while eating inside. food is good same for the music, but the acuostics are terrible.

  8. JoyceEatsBagels says...

    Jeff,
    Decent enough food.
    Service is friendly.
    Love the people watching.

  9. Larry E. says...

    Your recommendation got me to Johnnie Brown’s. Really enjoyed the sliders and fries. Great bar and rock music.
    Nice find.

  10. Young Court says...

    Good food, great bands, good service.

  11. Vic D. says...

    What they did is clean Elwood’s up and install some really good food. Really loved Elwood’s now a big fan of Johnnie Brown’s.

  12. SidRidesABike says...

    Jeff,
    I really didn’t care for the food.
    I had a burger and my wife had bbq ribs.
    Cute place, but food is just fair.

  13. jh says...

    loved the burgers and music.

  14. Sid Turner says...

    A real fun place.

  15. Ray in Boca says...

    I eat at primanti’s in Sunrise at least once a month. The same guyowns Johnnie’s but the food isn’t as good as it should be based on primanti’s rep.

  16. Bill says...

    I was wondering if you have been to Le Tub in Hollywood. I heard it has the best burgers.

  17. JeffEats says...

    Bill: Just had a chance to read your post.

    My Le Tub review on 4/28/08 says it all.

    Thanks for reading…

  18. TG says...

    This is one cool place. Good food. Good drink. Good bands.

  19. ll says...

    food b
    service b
    prices b

  20. Sid L. Turner says...

    I really enjoy the food and music here. A real fun place. Only problem, is that much of it is outdoors, so weather is a very important factor.

  21. Gene Siegel says...

    Jeff
    I am wondering I have seen your site for some time now and read some of your restaurant reviews. How does your site make money? Do you have advertisers?

  22. JJ says...

    Great sliders, ff and ribs.
    Great bands.

  23. JeffEats says...

    Gene Siegel: Just had a chance to read your post.

    Gene, JeffEats doesn’t currently accept advertisers. Unlike most other review sites, newspapers, magazines—Jeff Eats doesn’t want even the slightest hint of “conflict of interest” to cloud reviews. JeffEats just calls it like “we” sees-it.

    Thanks for reading…

  24. joeee says...

    This is a real fun place. Good food and usually some pretty good live music at night.

  25. jeg says...

    great ribs and chicken

  26. ZIMMERMAN says...

    This is a really cool place. decent enough food and great bands at night. Great in/ouside seating. This is Florida!!!

  27. chewy says...

    good food and good bands.

  28. Jeff In Boca says...

    Real good bar food. Always good music.

  29. CK says...

    Had a good burger there today. Weather was great. What happens to this place when it rains?

  30. SSA says...

    On a nice afternoon or night this is a terrific spot. Good food and drink. Good music at night. Good people watching.

  31. RK says...

    There tonight. Food is fair at best.
    Good place to hear bands and have a beer or two but that’s about it.

  32. JQ4532 says...

    Jeff.
    I know that Primanti Brothers owns this restaurant. I have eaten at PB on Oakland Park many times and the food has always been great. Last night tried JB and found the food awful. The cheeseburger and fries that I had was real garbage. My wide’s chicken burger was also lousy. Can’t understand the big difference in the food but we definitely won’t be back to JB.

    • SJA says...

      Same for me and my wife. Who would figure that a joint owned by Primanti would have god awful food.

  33. DelrayMike says...

    Fun place. Good music. Good people watching. Good beers. Lousy food.

    • Leon Kurt says...

      i agree. everything works but the food. lousy is putting it mildly.

  34. kj says...

    music is great. food mediocre.

    • YG says...

      Kj
      Got to agree. Good music. The food not so good.

  35. JGH says...

    Fun bar. Good music. Fair food.

    • ZED says...

      I agree.

  36. Joey G says...

    Four of us there a few nights ago and loved the food, Burgers, wings and ribs, were excellent. Had a terrific waitress named STAR who was right on top of everything making sure that the food got out timely and that our glasses were never empty. We had never been here before but will definitely be back. I must add a great open air bar, perfect location made for a fun and delicious dinner.

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