It's Just Lunch Reviews

If you're having any doubts about partnering with IJL…let them go and just go for it! I'm having so much fun! My team of Erica, Megan and especially Alexis have been outstanding. I read all the reviews (pro and con) and upon talking with IJL personally, decided to form my own opinion. The time and energy spent talking with IJL was so much more meaningful and with better results than any profile I would have to write, rewrite, monitor, maintain, wink, organize, etc…ugh, who has the time? I've met a lot of great, interesting men and as I learn more about myself and them…it just gets better! Talking to Alexis is like talking to a friend…she has my best interest @ heart and keeps things real and fun. Thanks IJL team...who knew dating could be so much fun?

I've thoroughly enjoyed my experience with IJL and would highly recommend it to others looking to try a dating site that is both unique and personal. My dating consultant Elizabeth has been A++++ and has gotten to know me, what I'm looking for and has done a great job with my introductions. One of the unique things I really like about IJL is the hassle free way they take care of everything from setting up the introductions, arranging the reservations etc. Unlike other dating programs there is no looking through profiles that may or not be accurate and playing the Emoji game with someone or spending countless time texting or emailing someone and never ever meeting in person. Give IJL a try. It's definitely been a fun experience for me...

Satisfied now that Tia is on the case. But IJL definitely needs improvement overall. My first couple of months of IJL were completely disappointing. It took me 23 days to go on my first date. And communication and matches in between and after that point was pretty much non-existent. Something really unacceptable not to mention discouraging for the money and hopes I put into this service, which was proving to be a lack of a service. I looked into cancelling my membership and perhaps getting some sort of refund. That's what Tia came on board, offered me a couple months free added to my membership to make up for my experience. On top of that she got me out on another date relatively quickly. Hopefully things will continue to improve during the remainder of my membership and I'll get out on some more dates!

Tia has been really helpful with me. She has been listening to feedback and arranging dates for me. If the other dating counselors are as good as her then I would highly recommend the site.

I am very happy with Experience I had with IJL. The staff is very nice and helpful. It very hard to meet people that you connect with due to I work and don't have time date a lot. They do the screen the men for me due to they ask me what I am interested in. I hope to find someone I can spend the rest of my life with.

I have greatly enjoyed my experience with IJL and Miss Jannelle because I have been able to date new exciting gals that I would have never come in contact with. I am a busy businessman that this service works out very well for me because when I am done with work I want to meet a fine gal from this service and enjoy dining and laughs.

Sharry has done a great job working with me to find the right person. She is very responsive, enthusiastic and thorough. My last IJL date was fantastic and it looks like it will turning into a lasting relationship. I'm so very grateful. I highly recommend her.

It's Just Lunch was one of the most rewarding choices I made in the year 2013. Back in May I met a wonderful man who has shown me what it means to love and be loved. We have done many things together from seeing movies to spending time with each others' families and plan to continue doing so in the future. I would recommend It's Just Lunch to anyone with a busy schedule looking to get out and meet new people.

I would recommend IJL to anyone who is looking to meet someone. I have had the experience of being setup on a date with someone who was very compatible with my interests and was made to feel very comfortable throughout the process. I look forward to continuing to work with IJL and feel very confident that I have made the right choice. I would like to send a special thanks to Nika and Karen who have instilled in me the confidence that this is the best choice I could have made. I would and will recommend this service to anyone and everyone. Thank you and I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.

The dates have all been OK but I have not found what I am looking for. I am "Mr. Optimistic" and I keep hoping my next date will be the one. My dating director Jason is constantly trying to find me new matches and always works with my schedule. I have a date coming up this week so hopefully it will be a good one.

My experience with It's Just Lunch was good. I had some really good dates and a few that could have been the one. My dating director Jason was very supportive and constantly working on matches for me. My membership is now over but I look forward to working with Jason and It's Just Lunch in the New Year!

It's Just Lunch is well worth the investment. The quality of my dates were superb and they did an excellent job matching my intellectual, physical and interest requirements. Everything worked as promised. Well done, It's Just Lunch!

In general, I have been very satisfied with my experience with IJL. IJL initially inherited my contract from e-Love. With e-Love, I had only 2 actual dates in a one-year period. I have already had 4 dates since IJL inherited my contract, and the dates have generally been of higher quality as well. I have since renewed my contract with IJL. Comparing to e-Love, IJL is far superior in providing quality dates. I like the approach that IJL takes in setting up the dates as well. The staff that I have interacted with at IJL (including Erica, Klarrisa, and Megan) have been very kind, supportive, and helpful thus far. My verdict is that I would recommend IJL.

I want to tell that I have a very nice experience with dating director in NY. She always calls back fast. She found me a very pleasant date very fast. She sent all the info and called 1 hour before the date to remind and said nice words. Before I dealt with 5 women in that position and had only negative emotions, did not call back, did not answer my emails, just disappeared. Aiyda is really good professional in this position. Thank you.

I have been with It's Just Lunch over the past 3 years. I have never known people that really work hard to help you find "The One." Every woman that they have introduced to me is attractive. The reason it is so tough for them to match me is my overwhelming demand for perfection. :) I realize that I will not achieve perfection, but the team of It's Just Lunch will do whatever they can to help me get as close as possible. I only have one caution for anyone that signs up for this service. I have never dated anyone that is not from a large city or nearby suburbs. If you live in a rural area, she may be located in the city.

Jerry was my most expensive date! I had a blast with my first year using IJL, and they convinced me to sign up for another year. I met Jerry on my 3rd date of the 2nd year of IJL. Jerry was on his first year, and I believe I was his 7th or 8th date. But it was well worth it. We met in February of 2007 and we're coming up on 7 years!

The date was nice, but there was no spark. I do not rule out the possibility of a spark in the future. I could see myself enjoying being on another date with her but at the moment I do not get the feeling that I would fall in love with her. It was a date in which Karin and I have a fair amount in common. The restaurant was good but I doubt that I would go there again.

Working with Nikki is a very enjoyable experience. She takes the time to get to know me, to understand what I am looking for and is friendly, courteous, and professional. I feel that her caring attitude is genuine and will do her best to match me with the kind of person I am looking for. I would strongly recommend IJL as long as the dating director is Nikki.

I have been working with Nika for several months based on my feedback and conversations with her, the more recent matches are very good. Open and honest feedback is very important when working with the Dating Directors.

I think this is a great way to meet people. I just signed up and have been on many dates. The staff is very helpful and positive. If an individual is busy with work and other things going on their life, this is a great way to meet a potential companion.

IJL matched us in 2005. We didn't instantly start a romance, instead we developed a friendship. We became best friends and then decided to take a chance on romance the end of 2007. We are getting married January 3, 2014. We tell many of our busy friends that IJL is a great option. We met many interesting people and it worked with our crazy schedules. It is unlikely our paths would have crossed without IJL.

Alexa ** is very personable and always follows up on my dates. She became so happy when I met a very special lady that I have been seeing for the last month. She has good ethics in keeping private information to herself. Would like to meet her someday to give her a special thanks.

I would definitely recommend your service to anyone as busy as myself. I travel quite a bit and to have someone take care of all the leg work relieves the anxiety of dating. In my 6 month period, I have had 2 or 3 coordinators whom have all been professional, courteous and fun. I have enjoyed working with Kara who seems to never miss a beat as far as organization and follow up, most importantly, she is always so happy. I have been on approximately 14 dates over the past 6 months. I would say only 2 of them have been a bust. The women are varied in their professions, interests and goals. I certainly look forward towards the next 6 months.

My experience with IJL Denver has been a positive one. Christine ** has always shown the utmost professionalism and encouragement throughout the entire process. She listened to my desires and diligently worked with me to find the best matches possible. Kara ** was my favorite client date coordinator. Kara was an exceptional coordinator who displayed true altruism, different from just doing her job. I looked forward to giving her feedback after each date.

After joining IJL, I received a phone call from Sheri, their dating coach. She was very friendly and professional and it was a good opportunity. She answered all the questions I had and I was able to get some good insight.

If you're like me, you're a busy professional who has focused too much time on your professional life and not enough time on your personal life. That's where IJL comes into play. Everyone at IJL has been great to work with (Patti, Katie, Arie and Shaylaa). They've lived up to their promise and set me up on lots of great dates with like-minded professionals who are serious about dating. If I go out with someone and we don't connect, no big deal as IJL sets me up on another date. What do you have to lose? Go ahead and give IJL a try, you'll be glad you did!

Debbie has been great!!! She's really tried to find someone perfect for me. It's not easy to make perfect matches but I know Debbie's trying.

I have had a good experience at IJL so far. I recently met a woman with whom I have had 3 dates and have thoroughly enjoyed her company. She is from a different circle of life than myself so I would not have met her without the matching of IJL. I am confident that as I go through the process of meeting people that I will learn not only about them but myself as well and make that connection that all of us desire. Special thanks to Clare and Megan in Chicago as they do a great job of coordinating these meets and greets!

My experience with Sharry has been great. She shows a lot of interest in me and keeps up with me regularly. She has lined up a wonderful date for me. I highly recommend IJL!

They promised to send me on five dates in 12 months. It's been almost 14 months since I paid them $2,200 and signed the contract, and I have been on only three dates.The matches were abysmal. I had nothing in common with the men they selected as dates for me. IJL proclaims to be able to make better matches since it's a real person, not a computer, looking at the profiles. Frankly, I had better matches with online dating companies. The IJL Dating Director in my City has changed 4 times in one year. This person is supposed to be in touch often and provide a high level of customer service. They often don't return phone calls and months went by without hearing from my Dating Director, even when I prompted communication with voice mails and emails. The information they tell you verbally over the phone is often different than what they put in writing in an email. When you question the difference, their standard response is "it was a miscommunication - you didn't understand what we said."

I decided to join IJL, because I was tired of online dating sites that required a significant investment of time on my part. I'm a male in my 30s with a stable job and decent income stream. Given a full and routine schedule, I found opportunities to meet potential partners far and few in between. So I decided to step out of my comfort zone, get out of my own way, and make things happen.

While there is no guarantee that any dating site or service will find you the man or woman of your dreams, It's Just Lunch does a good job of placing quality people at your fingertips. I can tell you from experience that online dating sites can be flooded with duds you need to weed through and all too often managing your profile and all the emails can feel like a full time job. IJL saved me time and weeded out a lot of people who would not work for me ahead of time. Plus, the matchmakers at It's Just Lunch get to know you personally so they can better help gauge the right people for you. If you remain open minded and have a fun and positive attitude about dating, you might just find your perfect match. However, if you are unable to do a little self-reflection about why your dating life isn't going in the direction you want it to and you expect IJL to plop the perfect millionaire into your lap - I promise you will be just as disappointed as you have been with your other dating experiences. The staff at It's Just Lunch is incredibly fun to work with and I felt like they truly wanted to see me happy and to find my perfect someone. I have to give a shout out to Steph, my matchmaker, who made my time with IJL meaningful and fun. If you have the extra cash and are interested in trying It's Just Lunch, I say go for it - what do you have to lose.

The team at IJL has been very thoughtful and professional. Each person I've worked with has a great upbeat approach and really good recall for details, which you'd expect but isn't always there. The descriptions of the first three dates were spot-on for matchmaking. They can't possibly manage the "chemical reaction" part of the equation, but they made sure all the ingredients were in place.

I have had nothing but problems with your service in Las Vegas and I continue to be disappointed by your company with lack of dates. Going on 3 weeks without a date or minimal contact by Josh in Las Vegas. I also had huge problems before. But I have met one person after speaking to 20 who actually cares to get it right and that is DEBBIE H. Sr. Dating Director S. Florida. She has gone above and beyond to try and help me, answer and return my calls. She also added phoenix for no charge and I have had two dates in 2 weeks. Melody is helping me in Phoenix. So this is a positive email for DEBBIE and a not so good your company is terrible in Las Vegas. Thanks DEBBIE Your the best!!!!!!

I had a very nice date which was arranged by IJL. The man was there when I arrived. He was respectful, personable, interesting and we had a lot in common! The restaurant staff were also very personable and helpful.

I was really happy with the feedback and information Sheri provided during our dating coaching session. I was pleased she took my concerns into account and listened to my dating history and frustrations. I feel encouraged and am truly looking forward to some wonderful upcoming dates.

Had a pretty pathetic experience working with these guys (It's Just Lunch). Very unprofessional, didn't listen to what I wanted (and then pretended I said something else yet failed to substantiate that), set me up with someone who was 100% opposite of what I wanted on every single criteria, every single phone call was a few hours late, etc. To top it all off - none of the information applicants provide is actually verified - despite the company asking for a driver's license at the personal interview. For example, the first date I had was with a self-described 5'10" man. He was about 5'4". I'm 5'3" with a 2 inch heel on and he was shorter... All of the other criteria I had didn't match him at all either. I asked for someone with a "stable, local career" and got a traveling Berkley student on a student visa and living out of a suitcase more often than not... AND moving to Nashville within a few months!

I am in my late 50's, professional woman who is still very young at heart. I am interested in meeting serious minded, mature, successful and emotionally available men. Really just one. :)! A tall order to fill!! My interview with one of the IJL directors was very thorough and obviously, the information is being used appropriately. We started at 6:00 pm and didn't finish until almost 9:00 pm. It's my understanding that the directors meet to make the matches. The coordinators handle the logistics details. It's hard for anyone to predict how someone will handle themselves on a date.

IJL provides personalized attention and a genuine effort is made to match you with compatible people. Feedback is requested from both persons who go on the dates and this is used to try to improve future dates. This makes it better than more commonly known matchmaking companies.

I really enjoyed talking to Sheri today. She was professional and really listened to my concerns about dating. Her advice were helpful. I am confident she will address my concerns with my dating director and help with selecting people that are good match for me. Thank you, Sheri!

I had a rocky start with IJL, handed off to three different dating coordinators, and having my file dropped for all the summer months... I went from April until August without a call from IJL or a date. However, now I have Melody and she is doing a fantastic job. She listens and is working hard to make good matches for me. I have had my two best dates through her matchmaking. I look forward to meeting more great men through her skilled service.

I don't like writing bad reviews about companies. But this is SO horrible. I don't want anyone to get suckered like I did. First date was ok, close but no chemistry... kinda what I wanted. 2nd date, she no showed, got offered a third date out of my availability. To be fair, I have a job that only allows me 1 day off a week, with no schedule, meaning I get home some days at 4, some at 10pm, and everyday is different. Then I feel I have to beg and pry to get a date from them. They all promise to have Lines down the block of women waiting to meet.

I'd like to give 2-1/2 stars, as I'm still fairly new to the service. I wouldn't say I'm totally dissatisfied, but not yet satisfied. Thus far, I've not been on very compatible dates. My first date was someone who was not interested in marriage or kids - both of which I am very interested in. My dating coordinator Melody is very, very nice and encouraging, but I feel her follow-up is sometimes delayed and she possibly confuses me with other members. I have an open mind and am looking forward to additional dates and working more with my coordinator to hopefully find my match!

I have enjoyed IJL. Debbie has done a great job introducing me to quality matches with similar interests and goals and I look forward to the future.

This is my first time experiencing It's just Lunch and I am really enjoying all of the dates that the consultants have set up for me. I am learning a lot about myself and what I am looking for in a relationship. The dates are fun and the places are great! There are several consultants working hard to find the right matches for me. It's a great service and I highly recommend it to anyone that is serious about finding someone and about learning about themselves.

When I signed up for IJL, it was because my wife wanted me to start dating as soon as possible after she passed away. She set up everything before she died so that I'd have no choice but to start dating. After a promising start (my first date was awesome, but had some mother-in-law baggage she couldn't put down), the rest of my dates have been anywhere from just misses to complete disasters. The first few dates were awkward (because I had been out of the dating scene literally for 35 years) but the subsequent dates have all ended with a fizzle at best.

This service is awesome and much needed. Setting alike couples up to meet really works great. In 3 short months Obed has arranged for 7 terrific dates. The process is as much a learning experience about yourself as it is a mission to find 'the one'. Thanks for doing such a great job Obed!

I have recently been working with Claire who is a joy and very pleasant. She is kind and has been excellent to work with. Thank you.

There is nothing professional about IJL. I joined IJL Oct. 2012 after a telephone interview with Cindy. She told me based on the questionnaire she would have no trouble matching me. I am a professional and very successful woman, also a mother of 3. I did not ask for much. What I was looking for was a man with similar values and interests. Even though I faxed my driver's license and visa, they somehow got my age wrong. They had me at 55 years old when I was 60. They noticed at my 3rd date and made the correction.

Obed has been so accommodating in setting up the lunch meetings. I love the fact that he is nicely persistent and makes it all easy. He is extremely organized and with my busy schedule I am appreciative! Thanks!

I would recommend IJL to anyone who wants to date. It has been a positive experience and I have met some very nice people. All the ladies I have met have all been very classy and I have yet to have a bad experience. My Date coordinator Kara has been an absolute joy to work with coordinating and scheduling the dates. All I have to do is show up and have a great time with a lovely lady. It is really that simple, so if you are having second thoughts about the service, it is some of the best money that you can spend on yourself, besides you can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket.

This was time very well spent. Sheri really pointed out some small things that I can try to do differently to improve my dating experience with IJL. She really spent a lot of time with me analyzing what I have been doing and what I can do better to make a better impression with my dates. I have a date scheduled in the near future and I look forward to putting her advice into action. I'm also looking forward to our next conversation to share my feedback and tell her what worked and what didn't. I truly feel that IJL is using all of their resources to find a match for me that will help me meet my dating goals.

With a little hesitation, I joined It's Just Lunch! with the hope of meeting someone. I really enjoyed the 6 months I was with IJL, meeting new potential matches. I am very happy to share that my very last date was "The One". Mike and I met through IJL 3 years ago and it has been an incredible journey. We have the same interests and enjoy each and every day together. We are now planning our May 2014 wedding. Thank you, IJL!

The staff at IJL is friendly and diligent about creating good matches. They do a great job in making all the necessary arrangements for the first meeting, and the places they choose are very comfortable for a first meeting. Their clientele seems to be made up of good people who are serious about finding a partner. It has been a great way to get out and meet people.

Many years ago I spoke to a representative from It's Just Lunch. After hearing the outrageous cost of this service and realizing it was way out of my budget, I politely said, "No thank you, I cannot afford this." The person then tried to convince me why it was worth the investment. I got a few more phone calls to my cell phone trying to convince me again why it would be great to date someone who has money (since people on this site have money to pay for the service). I said I was not interested in dating Doctors, Lawyers, or Engineers. Years go by (2013 now) and I get a random phone call from It's Just Lunch, once again trying to convince me to join. She laughed and said "So how's online dating working for you? Try us." I said I wasn't interested.

On my first date planned by IJL and Klarrisa, they found someone for me who I had so much in common with - fabulous sense of humor, tall and handsome. We closed the restaurant and found another spot to keep the date going over coffee and dessert, and closed that place as well! We've talked since over the phone and are planning another date soon. I'm very happy and very hopeful!!

My overall experience has been okay up until a few months ago when I acquired a new dating counselor. He is truly wonderful. I feel that he listens to me and I am learning so much about myself and the dating world. I am a widow and have been out of the dating circuit for so long. Kirk, you have brought so much to this experience I truly thank you.

Excellent dating service, especially with the Milwaukee office!!! Very highly and educated staff that understand how to match people together. I highly value their service. Sheila, Ari, Katie, Patty are all great and very detail oriented. They set the perfect dates with very nice Venue! You get to learn a lot about the date and city. Highly recommended and nice experience.

Melody has been very responsive and has done a good job. I have not been happy with IJL because of the poor customer services. Since Melody had been engaged I have been a lot happier.

My experience with IJL has been better than I thought possible. Although I have not yet met my soulmate, I did meet some impressive women that are difficult to find on dating websites. Thanks IJL and Debbie.

I joined IJL 2 months ago. My first date did not go well. The second date was amazing. We had met a great restaurant and this man was dreamy. I know I'm not the easiest to please but my dating director nailed it right on!

I have been very happy working with IJL. They are attentive, and thoughtful. Every effort is made to introduce me to women that are a good fit. The entire process is handled very professionally from presenting a potential date to the follow up conversation. All restaurant details are arranged; you just show up. I was tipped off to IJL by two other friends and they encouraged me to at least check it out because it was successful for them and they eventually met a significant other. Lastly, the staff is always pleasant to deal with.

Of the 7 dates I have had so far, two seemed to be woman I could see myself having a LTR with. From my prospective it seems the face to face input with the IJL rep is not being used to its potential for setting up matches. This is a topic of discussion during all of the I have been on. Obed is doing a great job setting up dates, is easy to work with and always responds to e-mails or voice mails.

All of the folks at It's Just Lunch have been very pleasant and helpful to me. I joined after the sad end to a very good relationship, and found them to be understanding, caring, and up beat in helping me move on. Erica and Kara in particular have been very supportive. They are flexible in making the arrangements, and do a good job in following up and providing me with good helpful feedback. It has been a positive experience for me.

I would like to say how very much I enjoyed working with Sharry. She is thoughtful, responsive, and attentive to detail. I will be changing my dating location, and I will sincerely miss working with Sharry.

I became a part of "It's Just Lunch" the end of July. Things started out a little crazy, but as soon as Katie started working with me all got better. Katie is the most delightful young woman to work with. She is cheerful and kind every time we talk and truly cares about my desires of a good dating match. I appreciate working with her. She is doing her best to find perfect matches for me. Thanks Katie!

I wanted to send a quick thank you to the IJL team in the Milwaukee office. I have been a member of IJL since April 2012, and have not been satisfied with the level of customer service until Patti and Katie came on board. I have been waiting to work with individuals who follow up with me continuously to ensure that I am satisfied with my experience, and they genuinely listen to my feedback. Please keep up the great work! I have been waiting to work with individuals as wonderful as the both of you!

My overall experience with It's Just Lunch has been horrible and I would not recommend it to anyone. The initial sign on experience at first felt positive, but when I did sign on and began working with the first dating director - the experience just went downhill. I wanted to quit and get a prorated refunded - of course that wasn't going to happen. There was no one to speak with about my frustrations with IJL. Fortunately at this time, I was able to be reassigned Jason as my new dating director - and he has made a very horrible situation better. He is putting effort into finding me a match - just hasn't happened. I enjoy our conversations - he is very pleasant and enjoyable to talk to. However, it seems he is limited in what he can do by IJL's policies - which from my point of view favour the company and not the person who has signed up for the services. Jason is great - unable to say that about IJL.

Jason does a good job of putting dates together. He describes the matches in great detail. He asks if I feel we would make a good fit.

Initially the experience was poor, I had difficulty getting a hold of my dating director and the follow-up that was promised during the initial sales pitch just was not happening.

I've been with IJL for only a few months and as a result of the merging of two organizations. That said, I'm pleased with the efforts that have been made by IJL. In the short time I've been with them, they've introduced me to more people than their predecessor had in over a year. That's largely due to the efforts of the terrific coordinator, Katie. I can't say enough good things about her. She's delightful. She's intuitive, personable, easy to talk honestly with, and genuinely concerned about me and who might be a good fit. Thanks, Katie. You're an asset to IJL, and to me. Keep looking!

I have had approximately 6-7 dates with the company so far. I have not been very successful with matches yet. Some have not shared interests and others have not fallen within my preference of age range, etc. and others have been very nice, although have not progressed more than 1-2 dates. I am, however, very disappointed with the fact that there is no one to contact from IJL at night and on weekends. I have now been cancelled on twice. One date did the right thing by contacting the restaurant; however, I still got ready, paid for parking, and showed up. The second time, the date did not contact the restaurant at all. I drove 45 minutes to meet him and then waited 30 additional minutes. Apparently, he emailed the dating director, who would not have received it anyway, as it was a weekend. I believe for the amount of money paid for this service, someone should be "on call" to contact clients should the other party have to make a change or to cancel.

Since joining It's Just Lunch back in Jan 2013, I have had great experiences dealing with the staff and the dates put together. The staff is been very good is selecting the right match for their clients based on initial conversations and constant feedback throughout. I actually met someone I became very serious with after only three dates. As in all dating situations, I had to move on months later, and IJL helped me start over again. They are very organized when it comes to setting up dates and venues and always follow up to these meetings to make sure that everything worked out great. I am very grateful in working with IJB and know that I will find my true love through this organization.

Melody has done a good job so far, looking for more matches in the future. Using your service is a bit new to me, so I am still in the process of seeing how it all works. Thanks...

We had a great time and the conversation was very comfortable. I think we're a great match! Second date to follow, I'm looking forward to it.

Linda and Melody have been wonderful from day one. Very professional and great listeners. I feel like Melody knows me very well and she is on my team, in my court with my best interests at heart. This is especially impressive considering what I can only imagine is a vast group of clients. In addition, the locations for the dates have been right up my alley. Melody is quick to return all calls and emails, is compassionate and is working hard to find that perfect match. Great experience so far.

IJL is extremely expensive. They claim to be "expert matchmakers." I went on the dates they set up. Not one single person was someone I would ever date. IJL has you email answers to a list of questions for every date, to help find a better match for the next date. The problem is, the matchmaker for the Greenville, SC area will only focus on that question for the next date, and forget about everything else you've told them in the beginning and after each date. They are TERRIBLE and not worth a single penny.

I had a very positive and helpful feedback phone session with Sheri **. She was very nice and it was helpful to speak to her and to hear about my feedback. We came up with a possible solution to a difficulty I was having at the beginning of my introductions. My overall experience with IJL was just OK. I find the customer service aspect (if you have a problem you need to address) not to be the greatest. I get the feeling there are so many clients people just become a profile and not an actual person to the dating directors.

When I first thought of joining IJL, I was sitting in my hotel room in some random city, reading the Horizons magazine that I had snagged from the airplane. I travel a lot for my job, which means that most of the people I meet live hundreds of miles away from my home in Denver. In addition to the lack of time that I can spend trying to meet a nice girl, I am also not originally from Denver, and most likely wouldn't meet that friend-of-a-friend that I have always relied on before moving here.

I am very new to IJL, but I so far the responsiveness and attention to detail has been outstanding... and I went on my very first date yesterday and it was AMAZING! Claire from IJL had told me that she really thought we were going to hit it off, but I had no idea just how much we really would! My date and I talked and laughed and just had an amazing time for hour after hour... It was like we were already dear friends with so much to catch up on...I just can't say enough about how wonderful the person I met on my very first date is...and although the cost is not inexpensive...to coin a phrase from another company, the value received from the folks at IJL so far is absolutely PRICELESS! :)

Nika did a wonderful job arranging my first two dates. Would definitely recommend IJL to friends. Her descriptions of both dates were correct and am going into this situation with an open mind. It is fun and relaxing to go along for the ride and let her do the work!!!

I have met some wonderful people on It’s Just Lunch. It is nice to not have to go to bars to meet people. The men I have met have all been gentlemen and I have had some dinners that have lasted more than 2 hours. This is a wonderful alternative for the woman that just does not like the bars scene.

I believe my experience with IJL has been unsatisfactory because of a lack of truly confident, emotionally and spiritually, seasoned and grounded men. At least in my area so far. My first date was so far from what I asked for. I was definitely concerned about the communication process as I have been very clear and direct. My top 3 qualities I asked for were (1) confident (2) spiritually (not religiously) inquisitive and (3) a great sense of humor. I have yet to see someone with these qualities. After meeting with your representative I felt much more confident, yet my second date was only marginally better than the first, but at least he was gratefully, substantially taller. I'm pretty sure this is not a personnel problem in matching me up with someone but more a problem with a lack of qualified resources. Yet I remain hopeful that perhaps this situation will turn around in my favor and I will yet meet someone through IJL that I resonate with. Thanks.

I think my new coordinator (Faye) is definitely trying a lot more than my previous one, and I really appreciate that. But overall I haven't really been getting what I expected from IJL. In the past I have felt like my coordinator just wanted to get me on a date to fulfill their terms of the contract, instead of finding someone that they truly believed could work for me. As I said previously - I’m hoping that will change with Faye.

The dating specialists are very positive and offer upbeat suggestions on how best to meet that new someone for the first time. As I'm sure is the case for a lot of us, it's been a while (maybe a long while) since we actively dated - and for divorced people, you also have to work through the aftermath of a failed long-term relationship. The positive reinforcement and encouragement from Faye V. and Shauna B. has been very helpful.

IJL renewed my trust in the process of establishing intimate relationships through dating. Coming off a heartbreak with my divorce, I was skeptical and fearful of dating. IJL eased the transition and made the process safe, easy and fun. Highly recommend the IJL staff; great work guys! I'm in a new, healthy, exciting relationship thanks to IJL. Certainly grateful for second chances.

Another avenue for meeting people of a higher caliber than on your average online dating site. Enjoyable date settings and good first dates for the most part. Yet some bad matches. Going to encounter the same stuff out there in general including married men not done their divorce, men too busy with their lives to really date seriously, men from more than 20 miles away. Don't walk into this thinking the men are any different than the general public and don't think the matchmaker is only working for you. The point the dating coordinator mentions is it only takes one match to work. Keep in with it and good luck.

IJL has been a great experience for me. I had always been hesitant to go on dates with people I have never met before. With IJL's great screening process and with dedicated dating directors like Leo, they have hit every match so far perfectly. The quality of women is far above and beyond any other dating service or women you may meet in a bar.

I have been with Just for Lunch for a couple of months now and have had nothing but a positive experience with them as a company and the matches they have chosen for me. I am so impressed with their professionalism and just how they are so involved from the start to the finish of the dating process. First to have someone set the date up for you as Just for Lunch does makes the whole process just seem so much more easy to take that first step meet your match. The places they chose are always top notch. I have been on several dates and have enjoyed each and every one even if I have not found my match yet but I must say it is so nice to meet new people. After each date a representative from Just for Lunch has always checked in with me to find out how the date went which is great because that means they strive to make sure they are picking the correct matches. I truly have enjoyed the experience so far.

My IJL experience with Faye ** as dating director has been excellent. My last date that she arranged was one of the best first dates I have ever experienced. My date was attractive, energetic, and really enjoyed my company and the little restaurant where we met. She described the restaurant as "romantic" several times. We turned out to have a lot in common, even the fact that we are practically neighbors, living about one mile from each other. We are the same age, both retired, and even shop at the same grocery store and see the same dentist. We exchanged telephone numbers and will keep in touch. I really appreciated Faye **'s expertise in making this date possible.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first date experience with IJL. My Date Director did an outstanding job with welcoming me to IJL and making me feel welcome and appreciated. Plus, Kathy was a great match; I'm looking forward to seeing her again.

I had a dating coaching session with IJL staff and I find it useful. I learned several new lessons that probably helps me for next dating appointments. She was also kind and she mentioned that if I have any question, I can e-mail her and ask for advice.

My experience with IJL has been excellent. I have started an exclusive relationship with the woman IJL sent me on for my first date and I couldn't be happier. I primarily worked with Erin ** and Jenn ** and they both have been great to work with. They both clearly understood my likes and requested traits and found the perfect person for me. I would recommend IJL to anyone considering the dating scene. I personally do not have time to arrange dates on my own based on a heavy work schedule, so it has been awesome to get a phone call from IJL telling me that everything has been arranged for me!!

I had been single a long time and had tried online dating services, but really didn't have the time or interest required to weed through the hundreds of profiles. I had been reading the IJL ads for years while flying from city to city, and identified closely with the 'busy professional' description, so finally decided to give it a try. Immediately the IJL team went to work finding potential matches. It was only my second IJL date (his fourth) and we ended up talking for six straight hours; the feeling for us both was that we had known each other forever. We closed the restaurant that night and have been together from that point on.

The date coordinator never proactively contacts me, I always have to remind her that I am a member and available, then suddenly she finds me a date. So far the dates have been nice people, but no sophisticated match making seems to be happening, which is what I thought I had paid almost $3,000 for! I told the date coordinator I have only two deal breakers and more than half my dates have had one of my two deal breakers. This service was a waste of my money, as I could have joined Match.com for a fraction of the price and coordinated my own dates with much more sophistication! I have concluded "It's Just Wasted Money!" and definitely will NOT be renewing my membership.

If you are looking for a way to meet other single professionals, especially of a certain age, It's Just Lunch is a great way to do this. They take the time to get to know your interests and likes and try to match this to other singles in their system. The arrangements for meeting are all taken care of for you. It is a comfortable way to pursue a new relationship.

She took a lot of time to listen to my + and - experiences. Her advice to me from my past dates was the most helpful. We were on the phone 45 minutes and she did a wonderful job helping me with my future dates. Job well done. THANKS.

Sheri and I talked for about 1 hour today( Nov. 14, 2013 ). Sheri asked me a lot of questions that I considered very important, and I answered them . Sheri gave me feedback from my dates I've had from IT's Just Lunch. Her feedback & suggestions were very helpful ! I hope to able to incorporate her suggestions on my next date and my future dates. Sheri gave me a lot of positive feedback as well. Sheri was honest and it was easy to converse w/ her. I would highly recommend her to any It's Just Lunch client.

My experience with Sharry V has been phenomenal! She is the absolute best at what she does. She has been extremely pro active and it's an absolute pleasure to work with her!

My first date went well. She seems like a very nice person. I am a little disappointed that it took so long for me to have my first date. Also, I realize that I am going to be matched to women in Raleigh and Charlotte but I would appreciate it if it would be possible to meet my dates closer to half-way to Greensboro.

Since I began working with Melody, I have had a fabulous experience. She has been steadfast in trying to find excellent matches for me. She is fun, intuitive and insightful and I believe she sincerely cares about the outcome for both potential dating match partners. She has been setting up great dates, no success yet, but no fault of her efforts and commitment to really be a matchmaking coordinator. She has really been excellent.

This business is a complete scam! It is a serious waste of time and money. When I was "sold" into buying from them they promised me 4 dates that were "matches" with my criteria. My first date was the complete opposite of everything I mentioned. We had nothing in common and they lied to me about activities he was interested in. When I asked if he liked swimming "which they said he enjoyed", he said the last time he swam was in high school - 20+ years ago! The second date didn't show up and no one called to give me a reason so I sat in the restaurant all alone for an hour waiting. The "dating directors" are all about 22 years old and they do not listen to your wants. It is an absolutely humiliating and awful experience.

Faye does an excellent job in her role as facilitator for IJL. She is a great listener and aims to please. I appreciate her empathetic qualities, as she tries her best to match up all of us with our 'best choices'.

Thank you for setting the stage for a romantic evening. Thank you for taking the time to match us using our wish lists of things we would both like to do for fun.

Coming out of a 12-year marriage, I really had no idea what to expect in terms of dating. Re-entering the dating scene was actually a frightening proposition. Between working and raising my daughter, I had very little time or energy to "go out and meet people." IJL made dating easy and comfortable for me. The staff was supportive and responsive to my requests and feedback and I always felt confident that the people I would meet on IJL dates would be well-matched to my interests. My goal when I joined IJL had simply been to start dating again. Now, 4 months later, I'm happily in a relationship with a great guy I met through IJL. Thank you IJL - you exceeded my expectations!

I've been on 4 dates and 2 have been excellent. And the other two were definitely not awful. So far so very good! I am looking forward to the future.

It was great, very well detailed, all my questions got answered. Highly recommendable, I feel more comfortable with dating all around. I know what to expect now.

I would recommend the IJL service to anyone interested in a new way to meet people. IJL sets up great locations for dates in your area and are always done professionally. Dating through IJL has been a great experience!

I've had quite the experience with the service. There's ups and downs as with any dating situation, but it's really comforting to have steady dates scheduled, where I really get a chance to get to know interesting women. And dating so often really makes a difference in learning how to keep it interesting. As an added bonus, I'm finding out about these great places to eat as well.

It's Just Lunch has been great for me. I don't have the time to find someone I want to have a relationship with and IJL has done a great job of matching me with people that are compatible to me.

So far, I am very happy with IJL. I have been on 5 referrals so far and all but 1 were extremely compatible with my interests. I know it will only be a matter of time before the right one!

I just started a membership with IJL and it's been great so far. The staff is friendly and fun! The dating specialists really listen to what you are looking for and try to find you the date you want. My first date was almost exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait for the next!! IJL makes dating fun and stress free! I highly recommend this service! :)

So far the directors are very extremely helpful. Have not met the right person yet. Although the directors try hard there are probably not many people in this area for them to set up.

Kirk is seriously one of your better matchmakers. I had three matchmakers before him, and once I got Kirk, I started seeing more results in my matches and I really felt as if my opinion was being heard. I used to fill out the emails and then receive a next match with the exact qualities I'd asked not to be matched with again. However, Kirk takes the time to really get to know me and I feel confident that he is an extremely valuable asset to your team. Honestly, all of the matchmakers should be as engaging and honest as Kirk.

I've signed up for just under two months. It seemed great at first, from my first date, but it went downhill from there... I'm going into my fifth date now. The last one was a little better but I had two really bad ones. I get some security from knowing a lot more dates are underway and the service does give some peace of mind there, but it hasn't been working out so far… Let's see what happens next.

All the ladies I have met are great and I've been on more dates than I would have on my own. I'm not sure I'd recommend, but I have no problem sharing my positive experience with people I know. I really like that you can personalize what you're looking for but also leave it a little open-ended. I did think I would receive a little more feedback from the matchmaker people on things I may being doing wrong.

I had a very nice discussion with my dating coach. She was very patient, helpful and offered great insight. She was encouraging and a pleasure to speak with. I found that Sheri was genuinely interested and determined to help me with my goals.

Talking with Sheri helped me understand how IJL works much better. She gave me good tips on the dating process and experience. A friendly, upbeat person!

Three out of my four dates matched my criteria. One was so completely off the mark. I emailed IJL's CEO for a refund. It was just egregious. The customer service is very lacking and I had a new dating director every month. I felt no one was paying attention to what I was saying. The last date ended up being good, but he had been told things about me that were inaccurate. I'm not sure I could recommend IJL.

Wish I could give this service zero stars. I had the same bad experience as the other reviewer. The initial person on the phone tells you whatever she wants to get you join, but then she no longer works with you. It took many phone calls on my end to get the constantly changing dating directors to call me back and start setting up dates. No one knows who is in charge when I began to complain, and after 4 months and only 1 (bad) date, I tried to cancel the charge with Am Ex and lost. Total sham and waste of money!

IJL will charge you $2300 up front non-refundable for a year... They guarantee 10 dates per year with women you will never see until you show up at restaurant they select...You will never know who they have signed up with them... It's obvious... First few months... you are on a slow boat to Bow Wow Island followed by the last train to Psychoville...$2300, are you kidding me?

I just started using IJL, but even after just a few weeks my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Unlike dating websites, IJLs approach does not use algorithms, or long lists of profiles of potential dates. Instead, they use actual people to help determine the date making for a much more personalized and fun method for meeting new people.

Christine, IJL Matching Coordinator - I find her to be very competent and she has the right mix of humor when I'm not positive with the match. I'm fortunate to be working with her but ideally would like to say goodbye to her and hello to Mrs. Right!

All of the women that I have been introduced to have been great. About half of the dates have been too far away. One was two states away. I do plan to qualify the dates more before I accept them as we move forward.

Horrible dating service! HUGE WASTE OF MONEY! Do not fall for this scam! I have been a member of IJL for 8 months, and gone on a sum total of 4 dates. That works out to $365 per date. And the dates were not good! Totally unprofessional, they do not answer phone calls or emails, their "direct line" is just an answering machine, which they never listen to. If you call corporate, you just get the run around, sent from voice mail to voice mail with no one ever calling you back or addressing your issues. Your "dating director" changes every few months without notice. They have no clue who you are or what you are looking for. Their descriptions of your date are "He's 5'10" with brown hair and brown eyes and works in sales"... for every date!!! All communications are canned and completely impersonal. Look at IJL in every city and it has horrible reviews. DO NOT USE THEM!

Let me start off by saying that this is an amazing service that this company has provided. I got to work with the matchmakers that were very professional and highly recommend this for any one that is wanting to meet anyone new or to network. Amanda was my match maker and has done a wonderful job!!! I have to talk to everyone else in the Denver office and everyone is just very nice and friendly and love what they do. Thank you for the wonderful experience and when I’m ready to date I will be calling Amanda up in the future.

I was new to Chicago and wanted an opportunity to meet educated men who had career ambition to match my own. I was introduced to IJL and after some due diligence about their process, that they're compensation matches my objectives (salaried with bonuses for when people go "on hold" or get married) and meeting one of the specialists who do the matching, I was ready to sign up. I never once had an uninteresting date. Everyone was educated, dynamic and engaging. There might not have always been chemistry but the baseline ingredients were there. IJL listened to my feedback after dates and adjusted accordingly.

There is little chance my path would have crossed that of the fascinating man I was introduced on my first date through IJL. While we share many common interests and passions, our careers have taken us in different directions and our circles of friends have not included each other. I thank IJL's Dating Director for using her expertise to determine that we would be a good match. Friendship is the most important thing to develop before more is possible, and friendship can last a lifetime even if more does not develop. My first date and I have been in touch each day since meeting and we look forward to getting to know each other better. Thank you IJL!

I came to IJL to try something different. I had tried other services and was left completely dissatisfied. I also had done the whole bar scene thing to death. I came here to find a higher quality of match and I did without a doubt. While I have not yet found the right match here either, the experience has definitely been worthwhile. I have met a lot of very nice and fun women and have been to several restaurants I never would have gone to on my own. The staff at IJL has been a pleasure to deal with. Katie has made it her personal mission to find me the right match. She has been very proactive on my behalf and I firmly believe she will be successful.

Joined the Cleveland IJL after I was told there was a promotion going on and not everyone would be accepted and I needed to sign up that day or I would be on a waiting list. The sales pitch was hard but I was told the members were screened, professional and I would find someone compatible quickly. Went on two dates in the first week. Both were long term men who were about to exit the service. Neither had good things to say about the service.

Wow. What a fun lunch date You arranged. I had such a great time. We are going out again. Who knows what will happen next. Thank you, Kirk.

My first experience with IJL while under franchise management was not as good as I had hoped..... but after a year break I decided to try it again. My experience this time was so much better! Jason has done a magnificent job listening to my desires and applying those criteria to my matches. I have met a lot of great people on my dates but I am still looking for that one ideal match!

Primary issue I would have is the need at times to travel distances to fulfill the date. Obed tries hard to avoid this. Overall dating experience has been good although I had to take a leave of absence for a few months. No problems starting back up when I was ready.

When I joined IJL, apparently I had a misunderstanding of how the company works. I thought they would set up dates every month, as this would be how you get at least 12 dates in 1 year membership. But it goes by your availability, and if there is anyone in the area that matches your interests. For some people it will take longer than others. Mine is just moving a lot slower than the rest. But the men are very nice and polite that I have met, just have not found the right one yet.

I wanted to express my thanks to IJL and staff, especially Natalie. I am not much of a traditional dater because of time and personality nor am I someone that will use some of the other internet dating services given I just don't have the temperament. For me, email and texting is something I do when I know someone or if I have some business dealings that need to get done. I think it is a very professional service and enjoy the benefits they provide me namely: taking care of the details (time, place and person), filtering through people that clearly are not a match, and being sensitive and responsive to my feedback about the introductions I have had and want going forward. Great service for someone like me!!

I'm happy with IJL because I have been fortunate to work with Nika, my Dating Director. She has really listened to me and has put in a lot of effort to try to coordinate thoughtful introductions. After each IJL date, she takes the time to listen to my feedback and calibrate her matching criteria to better align with both my wants and needs. She also works with my constraints to provide me with as much opportunity as feasible. I am looking forward to my next IJL date!

IJL has been conscientious and focused on meeting my expectations and I would recommend them to anyone seeking their services. They have always followed up each date and checked to review thoroughly my experience.

I have had nothing but great experiences with It's Just Lunch. The team of dating coordinators really knows me and what I am looking for. In the beginning they took the time to really get to know me and understand who I am and what I am looking for. As time has moved along, they continue to listen and respond professionally and with an earnest desire to help.

Dating is an inexact science and can be unpredictable. The IJL team does a good job trying to match individuals using their profiling methods. They listen and take comments and feedback positively - trying to select the most compatible future matches. So far been pleased with process and effort. Keeping an open mind, I have had some fun, too.

Christine has been wonderful in her efforts to help me in the dating world. Although hindered by some company rules she has made every effort to find a match for me within the company guidelines.

A year and a half ago, I joined IJL. The staff was great. I was quickly set up on dates. I did not meet any men with whom there was mutual chemistry, but I went on many dates. At the end of my membership, I let it expire. Today, I reinstated my membership. I'm really looking forward to using this service again. I can only say good things about IJL.

Christine ** as my dating director has been extremely professional, and very helpful (because with my worldwide travels and extreme work schedules), working with me setting up dates, at some of the better restaurants in Jacksonville, with exciting and interesting people. I enjoy working with her because of her patience and caring she shows in working with me about my future and well-being, with that special someone.

Joining IJL was a huge leap of faith for me. I did it at the prompting of a good friend. I just couldn't see myself joining a "dating service." I never imagined I would meet the man of my dreams... I had given up long ago. But there he was.. .and how lovely that he is as surprised as me. Thank you, IJL!

Christine has worked really hard to find a match for me. It looks like there are more women than men and I have been very picky. Not looking for dates but a life partner.

Everything I was told, from my initial joining to the dates I was given, was both truthful and accurate. My contact, Obed, has been extremely responsive and helpful. The one time my date did not show up was addressed almost immediately and with a great deal of understanding and compassion. I would (and have) recommend this service to others.

My second IJL date was with Laura. We have been out several times since. She is beautiful inside and out. Thank you, Lisa and team. Please put my account on hold.

General dating conversation and strong tips to improve my results. Good conversation on my dates and my dates impressions and their comments about me and what they think of me.

I was married for 15 years and have been divorced for 5. I am looking for a compatible partner with whom I can have fun and companionship, while being in a monogamous relationship. I tried online dating as well as went out with friends of my friends. Even though I met great men, I really did not have an "expert" pre-filter the available candidates based on what I wanted nor what was best for me. Therefore, these relationships did not last long. I was about to give up on using any dating services, when I heard about It's Just Lunch on the radio, and remembered that an executive at work had tried it before and had a good experience. I went to the website and liked what I read: "Dating for busy professionals".

I am very pleased with my overall experience. Everything is as they said it would be and they have followed through with me personally to ensure I have been satisfied. I would happily recommend them without question. Everyone on staff has been a pleasure to work with and I have never had any issues with returned calls or response times.

Obed has introduced me to several women and has accommodated my schedule very well. I believe that he is conscientious in his work and is using his best efforts to find a match. Unfortunately, nothing has worked out very well to date. Nevertheless, there's still time on my agreement.

It was a helpful session. All the feedback will help allow me to move forward with my dating. It also pointed out what I need to work on and what I am doing right.

My It's Just Lunch experience got off to a slow start but I was ultimately introduced to Kirk. He proves to be amazing and has given a considerable about energy to my account. Kirk has called me frequently and has attended to every social detail I could think of. Kirk is truly an employee destined for management and you should be proud to have him on your team.

Have not had much luck with this dating experience. Seems like the men are just looking for dates and getting their money out of just dating. They and not serious about meeting anyone.

Let's face it, meeting potential compatible mates is hard. Once I was placed in my engineering career's full tilt, I was set for success to be riding life highs juggling clients, family, and friends. I found it difficult to meet potential females in the terms of starting a relationship. It is coming to that point where I felt settling down and starting a family is something I really want. This is where I decided to receive a little help in meeting young professionals. It gave me a chance to expand my social network and to exercise my confidence in meeting ladies one on one. I must say that I have met beautiful ladies, inside and out and shared wonderful experiences and laughter. The dating consultants helped me through every step of the way and magnified professionalism in their conduct to me.

I have enjoyed meeting potential people to date through It's Just Lunch. Working with the dating coordinator helps me schedule meeting dates, so I can balance my weekly time commitments. I look at the dates as a way to practice dating. It is great to meet other single people at your age. I also look at the financial commitment for using It's Just Lunch as beneficial; this indicates to me that you are meeting people who are open to a potential relationship. I have tried some online dating sites and have found the experience to be not a good use of my time. I look at It's Just Lunch as a positive experience.

I've been nervous venturing back into the dating world. Sheri was so helpful today. She had great suggestions for making my dates even better and made me feel like I'm doing what I need to do. Thanks, Sheri!

I had a date last Saturday, and I have to say it was the best one I've had in a long time. The match was great. We both had a great time. I hope to date this lady again soon. Thank you, IJL Staff.

Lisa set me up with a beautiful young woman who shares many of the same interests as me. The date was phenomenal and I had so much fun just meeting and learning from my date.

My experience with It's Just Lunch is that I'm happy with the service. I think that it's a nice way to get out and meet new people, that I wouldn't normally meet out, or even approach at a bar. It's nice that there is no stress on me to plan the date and where to go. On the other hand, it's hard to meet someone with only a few descriptions about what they look like. As a guy, we are attracted visually, but I understand that this service works in this way. And have made a few new friends on the way.

I have very much enjoyed my time with It's Just Lunch I have met some extraordinary women. This service is one that you have to get used to but I have had nothing but good experiences even if every date hasn't been "the one", though George has provided me with some excellent introductions. I would recommend it if you know what you're looking for and have patience, dating isn't a perfect science. There are going to be some good ones and some bad ones, that's life. Just remember no service can offer perfection no matter how much you pay.

Well this service can be fun if you let it. I haven't met the right person but I've had a blast and met some interesting people. That's good enough for me, but you to decide if that's good enough for you. I know this company has many negative ratings and people have quite a few things to say about them that aren't positive but ultimately I am happy with the product so I feel it was worth my money. George is a good dating director and I am convinced I will eventually meet the right person with him looking out for me. I would say that the service is worth it.

This feedback is specifically for Sheri **. I found her consultation to be helpful. She was extremely pleasant and while it's never particularly fun to receive constructive criticism, she delivered it in a polite and productive manner so that I could better enhance my dating experience. She also went out of her way to help me in clarifying the type of date I was looking for and documenting it for future prospective dates. I truly found her to be an exceptional person in what has otherwise not been a positive experience with this company. She should be commended for her professionalism and ease with which she carries out her job. Thank you very much for your time.

Out of all the dating sites that I know of I highly recommend IJL. They start with an in depth interview, both on the phone and also one-on-one with an IJL rep. Then the dates start. After each date, they gather information on the good and the bad then work on making the next date better. They really listen to what your needs are and know that your time is valuable. It is definitely the way to go if you are a busy professional and just don't have the time for the usual dating scene.

Amanda does a great job for me and is always upbeat and trying to improve my experience at IJL. I really like working with her.

I signed up for IJL looking forward to having personal assistance in finding someone to date. I thought it was expensive but was willing to pay. I did not get even 10% of what they promised. Each "meeting" was worse than the first. I gave "Lisa" detailed feedback after every meeting and it did not seem to make any difference. I did not get the promised amount of dates. Then the locations that they sent me to were ridiculously expensive for a "first meeting". Most of my meetings were "dinner" when I had been promised a quick lunch or coffee... I was told that none of the people to pick from could meet for lunch due to their busy schedules. I asked to work with a different consultant and was obliged. Her name was "Tonia **." She was so excited and said she had the perfect person for me. I never heard from her again. I have called and emailed asking for a refund or at the very least to stop my contract. I have not heard from anyone. In general, I feel this is a complete scam. I would not recommend this service to anyone!

I would never suggest IJL to even my worst enemy. I spent $2500 to go only on 9 dates when I was promised a minimum of 12. I also was promised that I'd have a personal matchmaker who would assist me in finding the perfect man. This was a lie as I had at least 8 different girls be my "personal matchmaker," not one of them knowing who I am or what I wanted. On numerous occasions I had to let them know that I wasn't interested in this or that and that it is written in my profile..... and they'd go look and say "oh, sure enough" which meant they never bothered to look at my profile to begin with when choosing the "perfect match."

I've been a member of IJL off & on since 2007 and have had a great experience meeting some very nice people. The staff in the early years (AJ) and now (Katie) were and are fabulous. In the middle years, there was a feeling they were using me to fulfill other people's contracts versus sending me on quality dates, but fortunately that has changed.

The Just Lunch Team constantly keep in touch with me, are always finding great dates with working professionals and I feel they have my best interests at heart and work hard for their fees. Just Lunch is perfect for busy professionals and anyone who needs help and support with the challenge of finding a new partner.

I have been meeting some very nice women and although I am still dating, have had a couple repeat dates with a couple that are most appealing.

My dating specialist Christine did a great job organizing, communicating, and sorting out schedules. I didn't end up meeting anyone who I continued dating; however, all the ladies I met were interesting and intelligent. I would definitely recommend IJL as a good option to increase your odds of finding the right person.

Lisa arranged my first date just days after I joined. Although I do not foresee a second date with this lady, it was an enjoyable evening. I'm looking forward to date #2.

Sheri ** counseled me today on my dating technique, what to do, how to do it, etc. She was so very helpful and addressed issues I never considered. This will take my experiences to a new level! Thank you!

I had a great time on the date Lisa sent coordinated. I look forward to continuing to work with her on finding that special person for me.

I have been a member of It's Just Lunch for two months and have had a wonderful experience so far. The dating directors are very professional/friendly and have coordinated good dates for me. My favorite is Jocelyn, who I refer to as my "social director". It's also been a lot of fun to visit restaurants and bars I wouldn't have gone to otherwise in my city. I would recommend this service to other single friends, especially those who don't want to do online dating.

IJL associates have matched me up with some very nice ladies who have provided at least one interesting conversation. Although most have not resulted in more than a second or third follow up, I do frequently chat with one. My major issue is that I have never had a local date and I have got to believe that there are some matches somewhere in Southeast Tennessee. When I have to drive over 200 miles for every date (sometimes 300), It's Just Lunch become an all day outing which draws heavily on my time commitment and is expensive. Quite frankly had I been told up front that I would not ever have a date in my home area, I would not have put up the money because the services provided do not in any way justify the time and money costs associated with the events.

I've been with IJL for a few months now and based on my total experience with them, I can easily endorse their service and highly recommend them. The level of support, responsiveness, and taking my feedback into account on my matches has exceeded my expectations. IJL has worked very hard on my behalf to match me with quality women and has continually refined and improved my matches based on my feedback. I'm excited about my future matches and meeting the right one for me.

Have mixed feelings. Wish I could have had more dates. Friendly but hard to set up dates and get things scheduled. Did not find anything that even came close to working out.

About six months ago I joined the Cleveland chapter of IJL. My initial interview with Grace proved to be both enjoyable and quite extensive. I found Grace to be an expert in her ability to transform what would otherwise be a mundane question and answer session of "likes" and "dislikes" into an open conversation of candid and honest commentary. Simply put, she made the conversation fun and I immediately felt as though I had moved my social life off of dead center and forward after my interview had concluded. With regards to Grace's staff, specifically Jannelle and Elizabeth, my experience has proven to be most enjoyable. Although most people would agree that it would be unrealistic to expect every "introduction" a member receives to be the perfect match every time, it can still be a bit of a let-down when that "introduction" doesn't produce that perfect match.

The time spent with Sheri this evening evaluating my dating experience with IJL was very helpful. We were able to reflect back over my experience thus far and analyze the strengths & weaknesses of it. Sheri provided constructive criticism as well to help me going forward. I highly recommend you make time for this session when the opportunity arises. Communications is the "key to success"!!!

I was not told that I would get a date every 72 days when I talked to your sales person. I asked the sales rep how many people were available in my age group and she avoided the question. I have the feeling now that there were not a lot of member 55 and over. I had 3 dates in 7 months which was very disappointing. My advisor did not try to get to know me. I knew more about her than she did about me. My face to face interview was the same way. I was lucky that I met Gene on my 3rd date. No one ever tried to contact me after I sent my review in saying I would date Gene again. Gene feels the same way. He was not told he would have to travel to Indianapolis from Ft. Wayne for dates because there weren't any matches in Ft. Wayne. We both paid a lot of money and got zero service. I would not recommend you to any of my friends. I love the concept and the date planning you provide. But you act like a corporation with no personal touch.

I love working with my dating director Obed. He is very professional and does his job from all his heart. He takes the time to listen and follows up in a very timely manner. Obed does listen nicely to what I want and to my preferences, he tries his best to send me on the best date that comes available.

Thank you very much for the coaching session last Monday - the feedback and suggestions going forward were very helpful. Sheri was very easy to talk to, and I look forward to the next match with IJL.

This has been a great way to get back to having a social life with very little effort on my part. All the planning is taken care of and I just show up and meet high caliber dates at local restaurants. I am glad I joined!

I want to share with your company that my experience with your company was excellent. You had nothing but professionals working for you. Nika was especially sweet and I may try to resubscribe if the price is right.

You pay almost $3000 and you are guaranteed 5 dates. Those odds are awful. They make it seem like you are getting personalized attention but they use the same criteria as what you do on Match.com or any of those online services. It's a big ripoff. You could spend that money going on a nice cruise and meet someone that way AND have a better time.

I can't say that I've had a bad experience with IJL. It's important to know what you are looking for in a potential match and provide feedback to your dating director after your date is over. My experience with Jason ** is similar to that of Kay **. Jason listens to your concerns and fine tunes your matches. My last few matches may not have been "the one", but I think we are compatible as friends.

When I originally called, I thought it was a company that threw networking events for professionals. Six months later, I was called back with a deal to try the service out that I decided to embark on seeing. I had been single for over 2 years and at least needed to get back out and test the waters. My first date was horrible and I felt tossed around when asked for a refund. I decided to cut my losses and just move on, but then I received a call and an e-mail from Mr. Jason. Not only was he understanding, he actually listened to my concerns and wants. My next date was 10x better, and although he wasn't a permanent match for me, I do think we're highly compatible as friends. Thanks a lot, Jason.

I thought IJL was a big financial commitment when I signed up, but if I had known what I was going to get I would have paid ten times more. I met my husband on my third setup with IJL, and I can't recommend them more highly. We are now married and have a gorgeous daughter. IJL definitely helped my dreams come true. Sign up now!

The session was very insightful. I learnt about how I am presenting myself to dates, and what I can do to improve the way I approach the dates. Sheri was very encouraging and positive, and feedback was wonderful!

I found IJL while traveling for work. I tend to be a bit on the conservative side so I was a bit skeptical about joining. So far, my experience has been a good one. They are very interested in what I am looking for in a match and they are always looking for ways to make my next date better than the last one. This has been fun!

My overall experience with IJL has been great. I've met striking women from different backgrounds. I enjoyed sharing some of my interactions with Sheri. I now feel more comfortable and very positive in the dating arena. It's definitely an arena!

I'm overall happy with the service from IJL. Many of the first dates have led to seconds. The communication needs to be and has been continuous.

Lisa is a pro and the best. She has introduced me to the right matches! She is helpful in finding a better match after each date. She remembers everything!

The lifestyle that I choose to live is not conducive to meeting available women. I do not go to bars, grocery stores, laundromats, church, Starbucks, etc. I travel for work, so women that I come in contact with live several states away. Therefore, IJL provides me with an avenue whereby I can spend an evening with a woman that I would otherwise probably not have met. At worst, it's an evening of female companionship and at best I meet someone who I may wish to see again and again.

For a service that charges as much as they do, IJL did not deliver for me and I would not recommend it. I started off with a Dating Director who continually set me up with bad matches, regularly gave me bad/wrong information on my dates (that would embarrass me on the date) and wouldn't return calls promptly. I really felt like once they set me up with their "contractually obligated" 1 date per month quota, they would forget about me until the next month or I bothered them a bunch.

Lisa has been very professional and helpful. She is conscientious and follows through promptly with requests. I would highly recommend IJL and Lisa to anyone.

I would definitely recommend It's Just Lunch and my dating director, Nika. This has been a wonderful experience. You meet people with such great backgrounds and personalities. Nika does a great job of trying to find someone with common interests so you have plenty to talk about from the first minute! Also, there's no pressure so you can just relax and have fun.

I would like to share my enthusiasm for the IJL team and how well they have treated me and managed my dating life. It really is like having a personal recruiter that handles all the details and makes it easy to meet great people. All of my interactions with IJL team members have been wonderful and memorable. Thank You.

I was very excited to join. My director Christine was and is incredible. She is attentive, listens, kind and incredibly responsive. My dates have been completely consistent with my wants. I have met spectacular women. Thank you Christine!

I started with IJL in July 2013. Obed is my matchmaker. Have to say that he did a great job matching me with my first date, who I have been dating since. So only positive things about the Program and Obed at this point. I have put my membership on hold as am not the type who can or want to date multiple people at the same time :-)