The Beginning of Jersey's Bar and Grill:

Bill and Shelley Ashton (owners) had both been in the restaurant industry since high school and had always dreamed of opening their own place.

That dream became a reality in August 2001.  Dukes roadhouse was for sale in inver grove heights and Jersey's was created.  Bill and shelley both had a history in inver grove heights.  Bill a graduate from simley high school still had many family members and great friends in the area.  Shelley also had family in the area.  So they felt that inver grove heights would be a great place to start their venture or adventure as they would call it.

The restaurant  closed for 30 days.  At that time they started with cosmetic repairs.( carpet, paint and lots of tlc).   Bill and Shelley seen the a vision but they new it would take time and lots of work. 

After 3 years of being open  it was time for a massive overhaul!  They put on an addition in the game room, relocated  both bathrooms, added a coat check and service bar.   The expansion opened up the whole establishment.

The following year they closed for 10 days.    the entire bar  and floor was rebuilt.  They also re-sided the whole restaurant and added beautiful  stone along the front of the building.

If that was not enough, the state passed a smoking ban in October of 2006.  They used this to their advantage and put on a nice patio with a fireplace with the same beautiful stone.  The patio seats around 30 - 50 people .  the  patio is open all year.  The fireplace and state of the art heaters help keep you warm during the coldest days of our minnesota weather. 

as Jersey's continues to make improvements each year, suggestions are always welcomed.   The goal is to keep our customers 100% satisfied. 

 If you have any Ideas please fill out our form on the feedback page.

We will be adding Pictures very soon to show you all the renovations.