There were five waitstaff serving four occupied tables, in a good size room; that was my first clue…read morethat this may not be a great dining experience. Our waitress was cheerful as she extolled the history and reputation of this "authentic" Italian eatery. Menu was standard Italian fare, moderately priced, with lunch specials. After ordering, I waited for bread or breadsticks to appear; they never did. Lunch arrived, but no one offered fresh, or even old, Parmesan cheese. Again no bread. Servings were huge, the only positive thing I could say about the meal. Alfredo sauce on the pasta was totally tasteless, like wallpaper paste. Stromboli shell was not crispy, as it should be, and there was no sauce inside (not unusual), but there was excessive moisture from the vegetable filling, which made the crust soggy. Other than the staff, there was nothing appealing or memorable about this restaurant, and based upon my extensive experience and knowledge of Italian cuisine, there is little authentic about it.

The portions are not just delicious, but massive too! Very friendly staff and clean place overall…read more We were just passing through Indiana, so it's not a place we can frequent, which is a shame.

Great service, ordered 3 different pizzas, every one came out exactly as ordered. Young lady…read moreworking was very knowledgeable, & attentive. One of the best tavern style pepperoni pizza around! Always look forward to to eating here. Till next time keep up the great work!

Stopped while on a road trip for pizza. Was hoping they had gluten free to my surprise the did and…read moreit was incredible. This was one of the best gluten free pizzas I have ever had. I'm not sure if it was lightly basted in butter, but however they seasoned it, was awesome! I'm sad they are far from my hometown if you're thinking of stopping, don't hesitate. My non gf family members loved the non-gf pizza too.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

My wife and I were visiting the James Dean museum in Fairmont on a nice sunny Saturday. The owner…read moreof the museum (Lenny) suggested driving a few miles north to Payne's for lunch. It's a few minutes off the highway, but certainly doesn't feel like you're in Gas City, IN. It looks like they added on an outdoor space recently. Nothing too extravagant, but nice enough for lunch. A nice younger man took care of us on the patio. The menu was quite eclectic and unique. The tortilla chips and cold bean dip was a great way to start. Both our soups were fantastic....cheddar cheese for one and leek soup the other. Fish and chips hit the spot and apparently a fan favorite. My wife had the club sandwich of GF bread. Great little local spot if you're ever in the area.

The food and service was outstanding, our server was very friendly and checked on us regularly, I…read morehighly recommend this place, beautiful atmosphere too!

I've visited this restaurant a few times over the years. The best thing about it is the view and…read moreambiance! No matter the weather, looking across the lake is always beautiful. Now for the food. Depending on what you as the diner feel is great tasting food will definitely play a part in how you experience this place. For me, I think the food is warmed up by microwave or oven and isn't actually prepared. We both ordered the potato crusted cod with seasonal veggies and smashed potatoes. Our food came out 15 minutes after we ordered it. The bread was hard and slightly warmed up served with butter. For the price of food anywhere, I'd rather pay for food that was actually prepared and not just dropped into a fryer/oven/microwave. There doesn't seem to be much competition which makes it really easy to serve average food. I'll pass next time. Server was friendly and attentive, so that was a plus.

Casual vibe and friendly service. The waitress was very helpful, and gave good suggestions. We got…read morerolls to start, and the herb butter provided was straight from the refrigerator and hard to spread. We got bruschetta and mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. The bruschetta was delicious, and it is worth coming here for that alone. The mozzarella sticks were very average and nothing spectacular. The Penne All'Arrabbitta was good, but they were definitely very heavy handed on the red pepper flakes. Over time, it lacked any flavor besides spice. The Tortellini al Forno had lots of flavor and was very cheesy. We did ask for it with grilled chicken and didn't get any. The waitress explained that there's a language barrier with the kitchen and mistakes like that are common. She was very understanding of the situation, as were we. After leaving, my partner did start to feel sick on the drive home. I would love to come back to try their pizzas since we went the pasta route this time.

The food was okay - I would not recommend ordering the lasagna - it's more like a soup. The…read morewaitress said it was frozen and they microwaved it and it turns into slurp. Makes me wonder if ALL their food is frozen! Seems like a bar type place vs a real restaurant.

This place provided great service for a rowdy bunch of baseball players! Grab some pizza in between…read morebaseball games at a local tournament. The staff was great and willing to serve us with a smile.

Pizzas is very good. To me they are a little expensive..but what isn't anymore. Would still…read morerecommend. Restaurant is very good too. Employees are very nice and the atmosphere is quite nice.

I love this place. Best BBQ pizza in town by far and probably the best pizza place in town…read morealtogether! Wonderful service and I love the buffet-style of the place. Its always a great experience eating here.

I have been here twice, and enjoyed it both times. The proprietors are very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. I love the calzone from the buffet. I will be back!

Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had! Period. End of story!…read moreOf course, reviews need more. We came in with 20 people. The food was a long ticket time but the server and owner were great! Rare steaks were undercooked but tasty. We pretty much ordered the menu between us. Always a smile, Capt. Morgan was our server. Great smile and perfect with suggestions and accuracy of our order. The restaurant is decorated for the "Legend" theme but known for the cocktails. Being a Vietnam Veteran group, they weren't much for the specialty drinks but the beer was cold and refreshed quickly. We only come once a year. If we lived closer, I'd come once a week. Great experience. Long wait for a huge party but we are here for each other's company.

What a find! Stopped here on our way to the Honeywell in Wabash and now we cannot wait to go back…read more The atmosphere laid back and the decor is eclectic in a great way including pictures of Peru's celebrated circus past. Autumn provided exceptional service and the food and drinks were outstanding.

As I was coming home from Ft Wayne I was detoured through Pendleton…read more I remembered I had an Italian place marked on my bucket list on Yelp- WOW- honestly this was the best Italian meal I have had in Indy! It is worth the drive!!! All pastas are made fresh. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! They have a piano player as well...what a treat! I sat in the back corner and took it all in! The food was outstanding, I ordered Linguine Frutti di Mare- homemade linguine ( delicious) served with clams, mussels, scallops? Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, evoo, garluc, parsley cooked in a white wine sauce!!! As you can see I absolutely hated it... lol! I has an expression and lava cake for dessert. The lava cake was a little overcooked- that is the only complaint.... Other than the lady sitting across the table from me that talked loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear her conversation. I wish people would be more observant and realize they don't have to talk so loud when they're sitting at their table it made it difficult to hear the piano player and it went from a relaxing stress free feeling to an annoyance. I was so happy when her food arrived. This place is very special. It's very small. I got in because it was very early in the evening. I believe their doors open at 5 o'clock. I would highly recommend reservations, but if you have a special occasion that you're celebrating, and it appeared that several people did this is worth the drive!

Ambience and service superb. Food not so much…read more Not a lot of choices and all very rich.