Hebron Grill is a decent place to grab a meal and a beer. I was taken there today for lunch and was imediatley impressed by the decor. Clean, airy & light, and well taken care of. We picked a table out and someone was there, moments after we sat down, with menus and silverware. The options on the lunch the menu, made it difficult to decide on what to order because everything sounded great. Our server took our order and was quick to get us our drinks. I'm sorry to say... no beer this time, we all had to go back to work.
I ordered the Hebron Hot Chicken and a sweet tea. My colleagues ordered the Fish and Chips and a wrap of some sorts of which I can't remember the name. The sweet tea was southern sweet tea! It was a nice change from what is passed off as sweet tea by the fast food joints. The food came out and looked amazing. I have never heard of peanut slaw and have to admit, it looked strange when it came out. I am an adventurous eater and I was curious to see what it was like. It was a flavor combination that works! The saltiness of the peanut is a nice complement to the sweet, creamy slaw and the peanuts add an interesting crunch. I would eat it again. The chicken was de-boned except for a small bone that served as a handle. It was lightly breaded, deep fried, and had the appearance of hot chicken. It was served with a spicy honey sauce. The last side for may dish was mashed potatoes. I enjoy a good mash and these looked great with a lump of butter on top, melting away.
So, that was the good. Now for the not so good. One bite of the mashed potatoes and I could tell they were instant mashed potatoes. The chicken had the unfortunate taste like it was dredged in Shake-n-Bake. Another problem with the chicken was that it wasn't hot or spicy at all. The slaw, while a decent flavor combination with the peanuts, was drowning in mayo, and the slaw was sliced so thin that it didn't have any crunch or bite. It is unfortunate because my meal has the potential to blow your socks off. Instant or pre-made mashed potatoes are not a substitute for the real thing. I'd do some more experimentation with the dredge and come up with something that didn't taste like Shake-n-Bake. I'd also kick the spice up a notch or offer various levels of spiciness. Also, maybe drizzle a bit more sauce over the chicken and provide a side of it for dipping your chicken in to. Maybe my disappointment is a by product of the pandemic. I know things have been difficult, especially in the restaurant industry. Money is tight and buying ready-made products can help.
So, I am not going to let one so-so meal deter me from trying other things on the menu. I will be back sometime in the future and try again. read more