J&k’s Half Moon Tavern

We really like this place. We would be here more however it is across the street from another favorite of ours and we always have to make that «tough» decision.
We first went here for the prime rib special (Sat nights). Staff was friendly and talkative. They did not hesitate to answer questions about the food, why there were dollar bills all over the ceiling and future specials. While I would not say it was the best prime rib we have ever had (that is a high bar), it was good and well worth the price. Unfortunately the Cajun potato salad was out, so we had to wait to try that.
We went back for the Friday fish fry. Got the same seats, same waitress and same good service and conversation. It was two weeks later and she remembered us and our drink orders. Pretty good for having only been there once and being as busy as they are for the area. At least 4 different types of fish to choose from. Went with the old standard Cod and was not disappointed. The cajun potato salad was great, again that is a high bar we had set.
This is a solid neighborhood family place. I would not hesitate bringing any of my granddaughter in and am confident the staff and fellow patrons keep things around here clean (all bets on that may be off during Blackhawk games. We’ll have to wait and see).
I would highly recommend this place if you are ever in the area, either to eat or just have something to drink,

Great onion rings. Decent burgers. Fun small town bar atmosphere. Lunch specials on weekdays!

My husband and I wanted to try some local food and found this on Unilocal.We asked my local family if it was good and they said to give it a try. I’m glad we did! We arrived around 6:30pm on a Saturday night during a hockey game. When you enter, you first go through the bar to get to the back dining area. Let me just say walking through the bar garnered us some stares and if I wasn’t with some «locals» I might have been intimidated. Luckily, the dining area was uninhabited and quieter than the bar. Our waitress was quick to bring menus and our drinks. I noticed they had breaded pickle spears and since I’m on a pickle kick decided we had to have them as an appetizer. Oh boy, were they good. (Think deep fried pickle spears and ranch dressing. Mmm.) For dinner, I ordered the half rack of BBQ ribs which came with soup, salad, bread, and choice of potato (baked, fries, or deep fried potato salad). I went with the soup of the day (corn beef and cabbage) and a baked potato because I couldn’t wrap my mind around deep fried potato salad. It was definitely way too much food, but good nonetheless. My dining companions and my husband all ordered the ribeye with similar side items. My ribs were so good the meat fell off the bones and I ate the meat all up. I didn’t touch much of the potato after digging in to my soup and salad, but it was your standard potato. My husband and companions all said the ribeye was good, but my husband was quick to point out he made a better steak at home. I didn’t try any steak so I couldn’t comment. Overall, it was a good experience and I’d like to come back and try some more of their BBQ items.

Once again, Oyster Sunday has come and gone and did not disappoint. We arrived late — again — but to J & K’s credit, they didn’t run out near as quickly as they seemed to last month, despite what felt like a larger crowd. I have to say, these folks do baked oysters better than any I’ve had, anywhere. Bravo.