Hello Jordan, Montana!…read more
Wow, talk about passing through town in the middle of nowhere. I had been driving for what seemed like an eternity and was pretty hungry and in need of a break.
I spotted this Summit Corral as a viable food option among what little the town offered. The billboard sign was visible from the road, and it mentioned - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
My first impression was the restaurant appeared to be inviting, casual and family oriented where I could stop on in and enjoy a home cooked meal.
Upon entering, the setting was plain and no frills. It reminded of a rustic lodge combined with a blue collar/cafeteria style setup.
There were plenty of tables and chairs to choose from. The hostess noticed me from behind the counter and said I could sit anywhere.
For being 4pm on a Saturday afternoon in summertime, I was the only guest here. It kind of confirmed to me how small the town of Jordan was and before doing anything else, I had to Google the population here out of curiosity, lol. And the answer was...372 residents!!!
So, I was happy to relax, take in the quiet setting and help support a local business.
The menu had plenty to offer from your typical all American type fare....
- Appetizers: quesadillas, jalapeno poppers, potato skins, chicken wings, onion rings, nachos, spinach and artichoke dip, cheese sticks.
- Sandwiches: hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, BLT, steak sandwich, French Dip, Philly cheesesteak, patty melt, grilled ham and cheese.
- Salads: taco salad, chicken salad, southwest chicken salad, chicken caesar salad, grilled tuna salad, Chinese chicken salad.
- Platters: shrimp platter, chicken strip platter, finger steak platter, pub house cod platter, hot roast beef platter.
- Entrees: steaks, kabobs, chicken fried steak, lobster, crab, cod, steak and shrimp, shrimp dinner, tuna steak, hamburger steak.
- Pizzas
- Desserts: ice cream, sundaes, flurries, pies, milkshakes and coffee.
It'd be hard not to find something for everyone on the menu.
I picked the mushroom swiss burger and substituted the fries for a side salad, which I had as an appetizer.
I was a little let down with the salad. All it had was iceberg lettuce, some croutons and dressing.
The mushroom swiss burger was delicious though, fresh off the grill on a soft bun. It included lettuce, tomato and onion on the side.
Before finishing the burger, a few locals walked inside the restaurant and spoke with me. They asked where I was headed to and when I told them I was driving to Alaska, they were stunned to hear it but complimentary for my adventurousness. It was nice taking a moment to hear their stories as well and what life in Jordan, MT was like...before eventually returning to the road.
Overall, I'm glad I got the opportunity to stop in and eat at this Summit Corral Restaurant. It kind of just gave me clarity and a sense of how you never know where you may end up, or who you could even run into.
The world can be a great big unknown, but having memorable highlights along the journey is what life is all about!
