We went on the basic tour, it is a bright new facility, in a scenic area. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. They have many tour options. Our tour included basic bourbon making, and a tasting in the distilling area. Full bar with signature cocktails, if you're going in town to big woods you might find the same cocktails at a lower price?! Our favorite was the sweat mash bourbon. They are planning on having some bourbon aged in white oak barrels from wood harvested from the distillery grounds. Pro tip if you are the first tour of the day, the visitor center did not open before the "start" time of the tour. read more

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My husband and I visited Hard Truth Distilling Co. for the first time and we're already looking forward to coming back this summer to catch the live music on Fridays and Saturdays. There's so much to experience -- from tours and tastings to different activities -- and the food menu is just as impressive as the drinks. Our family loves their cinnamon vodka, so grabbing a bottle was a must. I ordered the Valentine's Day French Kiss cocktail, which was bubbly, light, and super refreshing. We shared the Pulled Pork Nachos and the Grilled Cheese -- the pulled pork was incredibly flavorful and definitely the standout. I personally would've loved a few extra toppings on the nachos, but overall everything was fantastic. Between the atmosphere, friendly service, delicious food, and great drinks, it was a 10/10 experience. Shout out to our server, Gus! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Nashville, IN area! read more

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My wife and I returned to Hard Truth for another pre-show dinner in Brown County/Nashville. The Nashville Music Center is the best venue for live music in the area, and Hard Truth is a perfect pre-show option. My last trip was the fish and chips, this time I was in an 'eat healthier' mood, and I was able to pull that off with plenty of flavor. Then after wife was full, I ate half her meal with made it a bit less healthy but still terrific. My wife had the Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. Huge portion, and it had great flavor. The sides were fine, probably not what I would have selected but were still good. My choice for the night was the lemon chicken, which for me was a leap of faith as I'm hit-or-miss on liking sauces. I loved it. Nice portion size, a healthy chicken breast and the sauce was light and very flavorful. The sides were rice and asparagus, not my usual choices but again looking for healthy so they were a good selection. All in all another great meal with good service and the location and ambiance in Nashville are terrific. Be advised, if you're going prior to a show, reservations are a must unless you get there quite early. read more

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Loved hard truth distillery. I got the moscow mule at the tasting room , the bar staff was so fun. I walked around the campus and checked out all the fun installations, really cool distillery. Will be back for a whole day of fun next time we are in Nashville Indiana read more

The barrel experience was a wonderful tour. Starts with an Old Fashion and finishes with learning how to barrel thief. Be ready for a nap of you taste after and then go to lunch. All the products we tried were amazing. They do an awesome job with sweet mash. I would love to bring others to try this experience. read more

My late friend Ken N. wrote a great review of Hard Truth Distilling, which still holds up more than seven years later. So if you want to know minute details, read his review. He's still beating me at reviews, even from the grave! Hard Truth Distilling is like a campus. Sure, it's a restaurant, but it's a also a real distillery, and you can take a tour of it. You can also take a tour of the grounds on an ATV and check out the space, which is a venue for music and events. You can also take a tiki cruise or take a mixology class. I suppose you could spend the whole day here! Actually, you could literally spend the day and night here, because Hard Truth also has cabins, located in the woods on their campus. I didn't do any of those fun things that I mentioned -- I only ate at the restaurant for lunch and dinner. I got the maple bourbon chicken sandwich for lunch, which came on a brioche bun. It was good! But what made it even better was eating it while drinking a Hard Truth Old Fashioned. It was a bit on the sweet side, which I really like. I don't know if it's from the type of bourbon (sweet mash), or if they add something to the Old Fashioned, but either way: that shiz hit. For dinner, I didn't want another burger or sandwich, so I got the bourbon glazed salmon, which was served over jasmine rice and came with roasted asparagus. The salmon was cooked perfectly! The whole dish was comforting -- like something I would make at home, but even better. I ate my salmon with a cold glass of Pinot Grigio. They don't have a huge wine list (in fact, it's minuscule). But if you want a glass of wine, you can get one here. I don't usually get dessert after a meal, but I thought: What the heck? When in Nashville, right? So I ordered the bourbon peach cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on it. It was baked in a cute little cast-iron skillet. It was OK, but it was super sweet! It needed something else to balance the sweetness. You can drink bourbon at Hard Truth, and also eat lots of different things with bourbon in it. This is definitely the place for bourbon lovers. And if you want to take some bourbon home with you, there is a gift shop in the restaurant with all kinds varieties of Hard Truth alcohol. read more

This place is truly amazing. One of a kind distillery, restaurant, and venue. It is HUGE. Not only the restaurant, but the outside seating and the land. And it is breathtaking. We had a reservation for 4, and were seated a few minutes after our reservation time. Our waiter definitely seemed frazzled: we had to ask for things multiple times and remind him of our drinks, food, and dessert. The food itself was okay - the fries were wayyyyy too fried, not enough potato, but I enjoyed my sandwich, and the others in my group liked their meals. $10 chili was a disappointment - it was so small and WAY to spicy for me to really enjoy. Drinks were good and dessert was great! We sat outside and enjoyed the live music for a bit. Beautiful area. **the next day we did an ATV tour around the grounds with 4 tastings included. This was so much fun!!!! Our tour guide Kathy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of hard truth, bourbon, and the grounds. Definitely recommend for a fun lil adventure** read more

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Stopped here for a late lunch after walking around Nashville. The venue was huge with some good pictures to be take outside. Service was pleasant and prompt. The place seemed clean and orderly. We started out with pulled pork nachos and hickory brown sugar wings that were all delicious. I would go back for the chicken wings. For my meal I had the smash burger that was delicious that came with French fries. I tried the old fashioned which was so delicious and smooth. I will be coming back here. read more

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We were a party of eight. We started off with the pineapple drink. Yum. 10 out of 10. Everyone was happy with their order. I had the meat loaf & mashed potatoes plus a side of brussel sprouts. The surroundings were beautiful. Best of all was our waitress Shay! We met both owners and had our picture taken with one of them! read more

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Went around 1 on a Saturday, it was busy. Tip: Didn't know you could make a reservation via Toast before going, highly recommend doing! Since we didn't make a reservation prior, we put our name in and they text when our table was ready (indoor and outdoor options available). Once we got notified, we went up to tell them however were advised to get back into the long line with those who hadn't listed their name to get our table. Seemed counterintuitive. Ordered their pumpkin beer (Put a fork in it) which they rim the glass with I believe pumpkin spice which made every drink even more delicious. Bbq pork grilled cheese was super flavorful! Subbed fries for flash fried brussel sprouts ($4 upcharge). Everything was super yummy and the right amount of food. Service was decent overall- our server was new, she did a good job considering how busy it was. Clean and very nice establishment, parking was easy. Definitely would come back. read more

Hard Truth Distilling - Pulled pork grilled cheese with Brussels instead of fries - Distilleries Near Me - Nashville, Indiana

I walked into the Hard Truth distillery, kind of knowing what I was gonna get when I got there. Beautiful facility. Everything's pristine. I sat at the bar, and I had an appetizer and a salad. The was food was good. The appetizer which was a bread that came out like a candle with butter and spices and honey was really good. And I would have it again and I would recommend it. There were just a little touches that could've made this a five star experience. I had to ask for my own silverware, I had to ask for salt & pepper, I had to ask for a refills on my soda, like I said, just a little touches that could've made it a better experience. The place was you had a decent crowd for a December Sunday night and I can imagine how beautiful the place is during the spring, summer and fall months with the leaves falling. I would definitely recommend it as a date night or as a family gathering. read more

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We stopped in for dinner. The place is absolutely gorgeous. The woods and outdoor patio area with stage for live music was fabulous. We chose to eat on the upper deck and we had a great exposure to the live music too. The restaurant was very busy, but we know why. The staff is so warm and friendly and you gotta love a place where everyone pitches in for service and support. It's clear the team really enjoys working here and with each other! The deck gets sunny and hot later in the afternoon so make sure to try and sit strategically where one of the wall fans can keep you cool! We didn't know this and it got toasty for us after a while. We started with a couple of specialty cocktails with a berry spin and the Brussel sprouts starter. These might be some of the very best sprouts we've ever had. It's a real art to get the center of sprouts to be tender and flavorful. These were amazing and the sriracha glaze is so full of Smokey flavor and a perfect kick at the end. Super great. Teresa got the wedge salad and I was going to get the fish and chips, but their fish fryer was down, so I went with my back up, the meat loaf. Teresa really enjoyed the wedge, it was fresh and very nicely appointed with cheese crumbles too! The meatloaf was less successful. I have to say the mashed potatoes were really flavorful and the green beans were perfectly prepared too. The saucy drizzle on the meat loaf didn't taste good to me and it took away from the dish, sadly. I noticed they had a bacon onion jam that they put on their burgers and do I repeatedly ask for a small serving as I knew it would change the meatloaf for the better. After waiting quite a while for the jam what I got was more of the sauce I had worked to get off the meatloaf! Made me sad, I'm a big meat loaf fan, but I left most of the portion uneaten. Really a shame too. Alex was our server and he worked very hard but both the bar and the kitchen were incredibly slow. And it took quite a while to get a second round of cocktails too. I ordered a slice of blueberry cheesecake to go, but when we got back to our BnB, it hadn't come with any utensils so I had to go hunting for a spoon or something in the kitchen downstairs. It's not a big deal really, but it's worth a mention for the future. Easy to drop a spoon or fork into the box. All in all, we had a great experience thanks to the staff's enthusiasm and pitching in, the cocktails, and the super delish sprouts and wedge salad. Thanks to Alex for really working hard for us! We'll likely be back at some point just to try again! Nashville, Indiana is a beautiful area and if you have a chance to get here check out the area and Hard Truth! read more

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We went to the tasting building first and got drinks. They were very good and the place was clean and spacious. For how packed it could have been, the bar area was pretty small. We did enjoy our time here! We then went to the restaurant and got lunch, the food was GREAT. We got fish and chips and a burger. The restaurant was huge and had so many tables. Th service was great and we loved our time here. Will definitely bring visitors back!! read more

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Had a great experience at Hard Truth. The spinach salad was fresh, well-balanced, and not too heavy. The cocktails were excellent overall, but the Waterfowler's Delight is an absolute must-try. It really stands out and is worth ordering even if you're only stopping in for a drink. For food, the pork ribeyes were amazing--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The collard greens were also great and made a solid side to round everything out. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially for the cocktails and those pork ribeyes. read more

Such a cute venue with a cozy, rustic vibe. The salmon was excellent, moist and well seasoned. The brussel sprouts, however, were a bit too spicy and undercooked for my taste. Service was friendly and the atmosphere made it a nice spot to relax and enjoy the day. read more

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Shari our tour guide was very knowledgable about the disterally and RV life. Loved her spunky personality. I liked the award winning whiskey. But, also learned I am not a fan of Rye. Restraunt wait was 30 minutes. Good burger and fries with a decent Old Fashioned. Part of the area was closed off for a wedding. read more

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We stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday in October. Wasn't terribly busy although we did make a reservation. Dining room itself is vast and dark. We sat outside on the balcony with a beautiful views and gorgeous weather. Service was friendly and attentive. Ordered a whiskey burger and although the menu says they cook to medium as default and medium is what I ordered, that burger was cooked well past done. It was gray and dry. But the toppings were delicious. Truffle fries worth the upgrade. The chili was a tad spicy for our taste. The maple bourbon wings were delicious although it was disappointing to not get a single drum. It was all flats. Despite the menu saying it would be a mix. Also, menu states one pound of wings. It was maybe one pound with the plate. Both cocktails ordered were fabulous. In all, about what you'd expect from a large operation that relies on tourist traffic and therefore doesn't need to maintain standards for returning guests. read more

Hard Truth Distilling - Sweet Mash Sling cocktail - Distilleries Near Me - Nashville, Indiana

I was only able to come for a brief weekday lunch in the middle of winter, but from what I was able to see, this place would be amazing in the spring. There is a huge balcony and outdoor seating area (where the concerts are). The food is very good. The menu is completely different from Big Woods, if you are familiar with their chain of restaurants around the state. read more

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Had a great dinner with friends at Hard Truth Distilling! There was a long wait, but that was completely expected on a holiday weekend. We just went downstairs to the bar, grabbed a Bloody Mary, and listened to live music while waiting for a table. The food is always good, and it's always a fun time too. I love the truffle fries there! read more

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Super drinks, lovely setting, great music and a fun tour by Travis. Learned a lot. Clean bathrooms, very big place. I wish they sold their beer to take home! read more

Great little hidden gem in Nashville, Indiana. Up and coming sour mash bourbons with a 300 acre wooden backdrop you'll have a nice afternoon. read more

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Fantastic place! This is a highly recommended, must visit stop if you're planning a trip anywhere near them! Excellent craft cocktails! Superb service and a beautiful venue. Live music on the outdoor stage was an added bonus! read more

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Food was really good! i had a Fish and chips meal that was alaskan cod and so tasty good service & ambiance

I've been to Hard Truth twice since posting the original set of photos. My second visit was to take the ATV tasting tour through the woods. On both occasions, I found the food to be average to above-average. My smash burger was very good - no complaints. The tour guides during the ATV excursion were outstanding, and the servers in the restaurant have all been very good as well. The overall site is huge and expansive, and they've really established themselves as a local distillery that offers a wide range of experiences. It's also very close to the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, I'm sure we'll be back many more times. read more

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We experienced the ATV distillery tour. So much fun! The day was beautiful, we loaded up in the ATV. Plenty of room for up to 5 guests. Made multiple stops in the wooded area behind the welcome center. Learned about each different spirit at each stop. ATV is def off roading up and down the trails, so hold on. Just a small amount of walking. I enjoyed a stop at the swings! History galore from Rick. Def recommend! read more

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We did the "Get Lost" ATV tour as part of our anniversary trip to Nashville, and it was such a fun experience! While the price was a bit steep at $70 per person for a 60-90 minute tour, it was worth it. Lucky for us, no one else booked our time slot, so it turned into a private tour. Our guide, Kelsey, was fantastic--knowledgeable, friendly, and just all-around great time. By the end, we were following each other on Instagram! The grounds are stunning, especially in the fall when the scenery is at its peak. During the tour, we got to sample a variety of drinks: a shot of moonshine, a shot of whiskey, half a Quaff On beer, a gin cocktail, and their take on Fireball. Definitely felt like we got our money's worth! Afterward, we headed to the Hard Truth restaurant to enjoy a meal and sober up before driving home. Overall, highly recommend this experience! Kelsey mentioned they also offer other tours throughout the year, including a boat tour--sounds like a perfect excuse to come back next summer! read more

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A must visit spot to experience woodsy southern Indiana. And if you're a bourbon fan don't miss the distillery tour! read more

Although I know Hard Truth is loved by many, the service for my first time here was a huge let down. We had a 5:15 reservation for 6 which we were told was not ready when arrived on time. We waited for about 10-15 minutes before checking back in to be told a table was being cleaned for us and they'd seat us in a minute or two. Shortly after, we received a message they had changed our reservation to 5:45. We still had to wait and didn't get seated until about 6. Our server was kind and attentive - which was the highlight of our experience. She did politely inform us that the kitchen was taking over an hour to get any food out, which felt like a failure on management rather than the staff there. When our food finally did arrive, it was good but not great! Our table ordered the Smash Burger, Whiskey Burger, Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese, and the Nachos. Aside from the food & service, our meal was frequently disrupted by a massive photo booth they have pointing towards the dining area. A bright flash continuously went off in the eyes of half of our table throughout the whole meal. Given our experience, I think the real Hard Truth is that I wouldn't return or recommend this to a friend. read more

We came here for my birthday weekend. They have amazing whiskeys but Dave made our inside the barrel tour special. His background as an engineer spoke to my whiskey nerdery. I've been a guide at 2 different distilleries and an ambassador for others and he talked about things you didn't normally hear on a tour. Pair that with thieving from 2 different barrels and it made for a fantastic day. Well done Hard Truth and very well done Dave! read more

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I had a very disappointing and upsetting experience at this restaurant. My family and I asked for a table for three because we wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The host placed us on a waiting list for about 30 minutes. We sat directly in front of the reception area on wooden benches near a display of glasses, clearly visible to the host the entire time. My husband stepped away for a few minutes and we missed the call for our table by about six minutes. When we approached the host to explain, he simply told us that our reservation had already been canceled and that we had to put our name on the list again and wait almost another 40 minutes. The way this situation was handled felt extremely inconsiderate and unprofessional. What made it even more upsetting is that we were there with our autistic son, and there was no effort to show understanding or offer any accommodation. I chose not to ask for the manager at the time because I did not want to create a scene, but the experience felt disrespectful and, frankly, somewhat discriminatory. This was supposed to be a special night celebrating our anniversary, and instead it turned into a very unpleasant experience. read more

We went for dinner and sat outside. The service was really nice. I had the signature burger and my wife got the tenderloin. The burger was excellent but the tenderloin was a disappointment. The toasted bun was rock hard and the tenderloin was lacking by Indiana diner standards. I also ordered the whiskey sling and it was delicious. Wish I could find the recipe. Left with a bottle of sweet mash. Would like to return but skip the tenderloin. read more

So we were at a venue the night before and having small talk nice ladies in front of me as we waited to order food and they asked what I was ordering f and I stated, the pulled pork nachos and they both immediately started laughing and asked, "have you been to hard truth and had their pulled pork nachos!?" They are so good! So here we are, the very next day. The parking lot on a Saturday afternoon is paaacked!! People getting all sorts of crazy trying to find a spot. They were having some sort of party(Hawaiian Luau theme) with a full pig roast happening somewhere. The restaurant is very nice. Big, open, lots of seating both inside and out. We walk up to the hostess table and they state we'd have to wait a bit for inside but we can seat you outside on the patio where it's shaded and fans blowing. I was reluctant as it's like a gazillion degrees outside without the 99000% humidity. So we get seated at a table for two in direct sunlight and a fan that blows on us maybe 5-10 seconds for every minute? I am cooking. We see the tables for four in the shade and with only two people there. We are never asked if we wanted to move as I am melting. Too embarrassed to simply ask if we could move like three other couples. We order the pork nachos and a flight of the og whiskeys. The food arrives with 5-10minutes but by then I am too warm to even think about eating. I'm on my third glass of water. It's not that our server didn't do her job and was mean or anything but I was really hoping for a lifeline without having to ask. Is this me asking too much. The nachos were indeed good. The drinks were tasty albeit a bit too harsh straight for my likings. Did we go to the distillery or anything f after paying our bill? Nope, I was ready to leave the zoo this place is on a very busy Saturday. Will we go back? Probably not as I enjoy the smaller mom and pop eateries. read more

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5 Feb 2026 I ordered the "BARBECUE RIBEYE PORK CHOPS" today: Twin eight-ounce pork chops marinated in pineapple barbecue sauce served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, green beans, and house-made bacon barbecue: succulent, flavorful, sweet, and tasty. I don't often review, let alone rave about restaurant meals, but this is memorable. I recommend splitting the dish with someone you love because there was more than enough for two people, with Busted Knuckle beer, and splitting a cheesecake for dessert. Good service and open space dinning. Sit near the gas fireplace on cold days. ;^ ) read more

Hard Truth offers stunning, private views of Brown County and an incredible array of drinks and food. This is my tried and true spot for the area due to the combination of good drink and hilltop charm. Wife and I come here quite often for food and drinks. Considering the limited selection of restaurants in the area, this place has it all. The restaurant is quite large, yet well-staffed and quick, making for a pleasant experience even in the midst of a rush. If I were rating them solely on the food, I may dip into the 3-star range; it can be hit or miss depending on what you order, but they sure can nail a good burger and fries. Being a big whiskey-fan, I am remarkably biased of Hard Truth due to their selection. But alongside decent food, great atmosphere and the occasional live performances, this is a place I would highly recommend checking out if you ever find yourself in Brown County. read more

We did the distillery tour ($27 with tax) and then got lunch at Big Woods restaurant on-site. The tour guides seemed unorganized behind the register and not super helpful/welcoming. When I asked what all we should check out, they just suggested other tours vs things to do on the 300 acre property. The distillery tour was very short and basically just showed us some giant bins where they make the product while talking about the history of the company. Then, we got three very small samples of bourbon/whiskey. It wasn't worth the price and I felt unfulfilled after. There was a guy who was super outgoing, happy and helpful who drove a golf cart down to a new area, Lazy Lagoon. It had a small bar, swings and sand. It was lovely, shaded and brand new this year. The food is pricey- prepare to spend $17-25 per entree. I got the bourbon glaze burger and it was delicious with a large patty, and the rest of my group seemed to enjoy their food as well. read more

Drove 3 hours for an event that they canceled an hour before the event started. The weather was not good so I understood. The only issue I have is that I've tried to contact the event manager Lizzie Nunn multiple times through both email and phone calls. She refuses to reimburse my tickets that were $75 a piece. I would just like my $150 back. So I would say a hard pass due to customer service. read more

Four of us did the ATV and distillery tour after an awesome lunch. HTD is an amazing company and is class from top to bottom. Kyle M was our tour guide and made it such a special experience. The guy is awesome and very knowledgeable. The distillery tour was also amazing. Gerry Lynch was so gracious and full of knowledge about the distillery. Another class act! Thank you everyone for making our getaway weekend so memorable. We will be back soon! read more

Hard Truth Distilling - Post ATV tour with Kyle Maguire as our guide. So awesome - Distilleries Near Me - Nashville, Indiana

I was here with a group. The tour was the distillery tour and tasting. They take you from the grain, to the 140 proof white lightening, to the final product. I am not a drinker, but their main whiskey was pretty good...sort of sweet. I the restaurant area, they offer a decent menu. Our server, Hannah, was very friendly and knowledgeable of some of the specialty drink options. I had the Spicy Bacon Burger. Juicy, spicy and really tasty. The venue also has abundant outdoor seating...being 30 degrees, we passed on that option. They also have an amphitheater for warmer weather music. This will likely be a warm weather return visit. An added bonus, it is 2 minutes from downtown Nashville, Indiana and all the shops. It all made for a very nice trip. For all you Bourbon folks, this is a must see. read more

Chili was fastastic and the peach cobbler was right up there too! Great outdoor ambiance! Tyler was a nice server and very attentive in servicing our table. We will be back! read more

My daughter and I went to Brown County Inn hoping to get dessert. The place was very lively and a table wasn't going to be available for at least 30 minutes. We decided to go to Hard Truth Hills instead. We walked into the restaurant at about 7:45p on a Thursday night and found the place almost empty. Regardless, it took the staff forever to find us a table. We quickly ordered a beer for me and a piece of chocolate cake for my daughter. Everything arrived quickly, but my daughter didn't really like the taste of the cake. We asked for a box to take it home and then ordered their skillet cookie instead. At first the server was hesitant to put in the order because the restaurant was scheduled to close at 8:00p!?! On a Thursday night!?! He ultimately put the order in and the cookie arrived quickly. Knowing that they were closing we decided to finish our food quickly and clear out so the staff could go home. I asked for the bill and paid near $40 for one beer, a piece of cake, the skillet cookie, and a tip! As soon as we finished, we got up and headed out the door. We didn't make it to the car when I realized that we had left the box with the cake behind. I sent my daughter right back to retrieve the box, but the staff had already thrown it out. We hadn't been out the door 30 seconds! Instead of politely coming for us with the forgotten box, they just chucked the over-priced and nearly untouched cake in the trash. It's not like the restaurant was hopping either. The place was dead and it would have been no problem at all to either come after us or give us a few minutes to return for our box. In the end, I paid almost $40 bucks for a beer, a skillet cookie, and crappy service. Hard Truth Hills is definitely not the place it once was. read more