Daddy Jack's Wood Grill has a more diverse menu than the original, which serves up seafood almost exclusively. DJWG does share some common dishes with its sibling, including the "Atlantic Salmon with Dijon Caper Sauce" ($17), which has always been my favorite. Eventually I started forcing myself to order something besides the salmon so I could enjoy some of the other excellent dishes here. Most of the entrees are in the $14-$22 range. They also have some great appetizers, such as portobello mushroom salad and mussels in marinara sauce.

On our most recent dinner here, I had the pork tenderloin ($17), and my girlfriend had one of the specials for the evening, mahi mahi. Both were excellent. Our server was friendly and efficient.

If you're a seafood lover, come to DJWG Tuesday-Thursday for "Lobster Madness", a 1lb. lobster served with corn on the cob and a baked potato for the raging bargain price of $10.95.

Parking in Deep Ellum is relatively hopeless. Expect to pay $7 to park in one of the valet-manned lots nearby. One thing I've tried with pretty good success, however, is to look for a metered space on N. Malcomb X Blvd. between Indiana St. and Gaston Ave. next to the Gaston Yard Apartments. This is just one block east and one block north of Daddy Jack's Wood Grill, and if you're early or perhaps a little bit lucky you'll find a parking space here and make the short walk to the corner of Elm and Crowdus streets with a few extra greenbacks still in your pocket.

Daddy Jack's Wood Grill accepts all the major credit cards. They recommend reservations, although we recently went there at 8p.m. on a Friday night and got a prime table for two (next to a window facing Elm St., facilitating Deep Ellum people-watching) with no waiting.

Hours are:
Mon-Fri 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Tue-Thu 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m.
Fri-Sat 5:00p.m.-11:00p.m.

My 1 - 10 ratings:
Food - 8; Service - 8; Atmosphere - 7