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RJ's American Grille brings
tasty fare to Farmington Hills.

BY DAVID MOSS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGIE BAAN

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What qualifies as American food?
RJ's American Grille in Farmington
Hills answers that question with clas-
sic burgers, salads and steaks. Along
the way, the restaurant also offers a
take on several Italian favorites.
RJ's stands at the former Chili's
on Northwestern Highway. The own-
ers changed the outside colors and
facade quite nicely, but the inside still
resembles Chili's — with high-def
TVs added. Three of us arrrived for
lunch one weekday. We were seated
immediately and enjoyed service that
was friendly and quick. A good start.
From the wide menu, we began
with a stuffed portabella mushroom.
The portabella, grilled and stuffed
with Gorgonzola cheese and wilted
spinach, is generously covered with
a tasty roasted red pepper sauce. We
divided it into thirds and dug in. It
was meaty and tasty, with the sauce
boasting a smack-in-your-face zing.
Other appetizers include a tradi-
tional Caprese salad, chicken nachos
and fried mozzarella sticks. Beyond
the appetizers lies a bounty of salads
and sandwiches, chicken, fish and
steak. In the mood for a salad, I chose
the Cobb. Nicely presented, the salad
featured a generous helping of micro-
greens and lettuce, crispy chicken

tenders, tomatoes, cheddar and
jack cheese, pecans, avocado
and hard-boiled egg.
Other tempting salads
include the Mango Spinach,
with dried cherries, mushrooms,
pine nuts and Gorgonzola
cheese, served with raspberry
balsamic dressing. Or try the
Tuna Salad, featuring pan-
seared sesame Cajun sashimi
over baby spinach and Romaine
lettuce, tomatoes, carrots,
asparagus and capers, with the
balsamic vinaigrette.
Burgers are a good choice at
RJ's — what's more American? I
like the approach —1/2-pound
fresh (never frozen) premium
ground steak served on artisan
buns with housemade fries.
We ordered two burgers: RJ's
Famous, with gouda cheese,
lettuce, tomato, onion and thousand
island dressing; and the Pesto Burger,
with concasse tomatoes, mozzarella
and pesto. Both were flavorful and
cooked to perfection — great with sweet
potato fries and Vidalia onion rings.
Other "burger" options include a
chargrilled salmon filet with lemon-basil
herb dressing, and a portabella burger
with red pepper and Swiss cheese.
Entrees include wild mushroom
ravioli, potato-encrusted salmon, pan-
seared tuna sashimi and sauteed tilapia
with almonds and lime-herb sauce.
RJ's is a casual, friendly spot that's
reasonably priced with menu choices
to please just about anyone.

RJ'S AMERICAN GRILLE

32769 Northwestern Hwy.

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

(248) 737-9600 • rjsgrille.com

Hours:

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays

11 a.m.-midnight Fridays and

Saturdays

Appetizers: $6.99—$9.99

Burgers/Sandwiches: $8.99-$12.99

Entree Salads: $10.99114.99

Entrees: $12.99-$18.99