REVIEW - CJ'S GOOD FOOD
CJ'S Good Food
83 Main Street, 
Lithgow 2790
Open Monday -Saturday, Lunch from 12, Dinner from 6pm. Sunday, by appointment.

FOOD 3/5
SERVICE 3/5
VEGETARIAN OPTIONS 1/5
ACCESS 3/5

COMMENTS
Call me a cynic, 'CYNIC!' but I find it a little suspicious when an eating establishment feels the need to TELL us it has GOOD FOOD. Be that as it may, CJ's has become something of an institution in Lithgow, seems that everyone knows it and just about everyone has eaten there at some stage.
I went there with a group of friends on a Tuesday evening and I'll admit to being a little surprised by the number of people prepared to brave a very chilly evening to eat out.
I have eaten at CJ's on a few occasions, the one thing I can say is that the menu changes pretty regularly, but it tends to be the tried and true (perceived) favorites. You won't find anything too adventurous on the menu but will almost always be served a well prepared and tasty meal.
So, I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed in the menu then, knowing that it will probably change soon, but feel it worth commenting on.
The starters menu contained several dishes, all but one of them contained seafood of some kind. Which is probably great if you love seafood, not so good if you can;t eat it or don't like it. The only other option was a stuffed mushroom dish, which contained nuts and cheeses. Two of us at the table were in the position of not being able to order any of the starters menu, save the bread, even if we wanted to. I considered filling up on the garlic bread as a starter but thought better of it. It was getting close to 8 pm by the time we arrived at the restaurant and most of us were ready to eat the tablecloth.
The was a distinct lack of vegetarian options but there was a gluten free menu included.
Steaks are cooked to order and even if you hanker for a well done steak, you can get one well done that doesn't come to the table looking like it escaped from a crematorium, this is a skill in itself.
If it's all about dessert for you, you will not be disappointed, with chocolate, ice cream and cream all over the place. The menu is predictable and conservative which is probably why it has lasted in Lithgow.
The service was somewhat sporadic, you had to be quick to see a wine list or order a coffee. Plates were being removed from the table as others were still eating. This, traditionally has been a service no-no, but I must cut them some slack, due to the time.
Parking on Main street is always very limited, but in the evening one can usually do a bit better. People with mobility issues are best served entering via the back of the building, where these is access and parking spaces and unlike the front of the building, has no stairs to negotiate.
It is still probably one of the more expensive dining options in town, but the meals are generous and well prepared. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy their meals when they turned up.
Being there on a Tuesday evening we were also treated to live music. 
http://www.cjsgoodfood.com.au/index.html