We stopped in for an early dinner and happened to hit Happy Hour. My family had chips and salsa,…read morebeers, pizza, steak, spaghetti and a kids meal and our meal was so cheap and so delicious. My husband has not stopped raving about his pizza. I haven't had steak in so long because it's pricey where we live so I was excited to have one. The only recommendation I would have for the kids menu is that they double the portion of spaghetti and take away the side. Our server was excellent. It was a little loud when we got there but a kids baseball team was finishing up. After they left, it was quiet. Nice restaurant. Glad we checked it out during our trip.

Addie was our server and she was attentive to our needs. We started with an adult beverage and then…read morehad the pretzel appetizer. I ordered the chicken tenders and my husband got the macaroni and cheese. Both entrées were very good. The atmosphere was conducive to conversation. The strangest thing about this restaurant was finding the bathroom. I would definitely come back if I was in the area.

I'll be honest: Russell, Kansas, was not on my mental map of places to eat well. But fate (and…read moreYelp) intervened. Suddenly we were pushing open the door to Waudby's entering, notably, through the bar side, which felt charmingly unpretentious in a you-wouldn't-get-this-in-Manhattan sort of way. The space splits cleanly between lively bar energy and a quieter, separate dining room, which I deeply appreciated after hours on the road and approximately twelve internal monologues. Then, the food. Genuinely outstanding. I ordered the Philly, fully expecting road-trip decent, and instead received something delightful, indulgent, and as good as versions I've had in Pennsylvania neighborhoods where people argue loudly over sandwiches. But the true sleeper hit? The cornballs. Please, I beg you, do not pass on them. They are crispy, nostalgic, and perfect. The kind of globs of fried bliss you'll still be thinking about once you're home pretending to only eat salads. Waudby's is proof excellent food exists far beyond city zips, and I would absolutely return. If I find myself in Russell again, this is a mandatory stop. The waitress and servers were absolute sweeties. My friend adds: the homemade ranch dressing was so good, you could almost drink it.

What a great place to hang out. This is a local spot with street parking and a relaxed atmosphere…read more The decor reminds me of an Irish pub. They have lots of TV's to watch sports. We watched the U.S. playing in the FIFA game here on our visit. The service was very good. Staff was wonderful.

We pass through Hayes on our way to and from Denver every summer and a trip to Hays is never…read morecomplete without a visit to Thristy's. It's one of the highlights during a long drive. Tonight. my wife again enjoyed the orange glazed salmon and I again had the big pig tail (aka a pork tenderloin smothered in a peppered gravy. As before, our meals were excellent (as good as we remembered from last summer). If you're in Hayes or passing thru Hayes, you gotta try Thristy's.

Thirstys was recommended to us by a local, and it is a local favorite. Wide variety from down home…read moreoptions like chicken fried steak, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pasta etc. something for everyone it's family friendly in a fun atmosphere. Lots of TVs and sports paraphernalia for the sports fans. Service was great! We were greeted promptly, seated quickly and brought our food right away. Budget friendly too with lots of drink options. Plenty of parking for trailers, RVs etc.

Applebee's is one of the most famous restaurants here in Great Bend. I went a Sunday night, around…read more9.30 p.m. I am going to base my opinion on three criteria: service, quality and price of the food, and the environment. I am going to start with the environment because it's the first thing you notice when you walk in. The lights give you a warm welcome to the restaurant. The vibes that the restaurant spread change your mood. The environment stimulates you it does not matter if you are tired, angry or just stressed, all that goes away the moment you walk in. Also, Applebee's has a Karaoke night every Sunday, which is another highlight of its atmosphere. The food price is another feature of this place. They have affordable prices and the quantity of food you get is satisfactory. I got the Oriental Chicken Salad with Krispy chicken. It was a mix of flavors in my mouth. Without a doubt one of the best salads that I've ever had. As well, Applebee's has deals in some dishes, you can get two for 20,25 or 30 dollars. Also, you can have half-price appetizers every day past 9 p.m. on weekdays and past 10 p.m. on weekends. I tried the mozzarella sticks and believe me, they were exquisite, I loved the texture and the sauce goes perfect with them. The service I got was coherent with the fact that the restaurant was packed. The waiter took care of my order as soon as he could, and he apologized for the wait. Even though he was checking on me while I was waiting for my order I did not feel overwhelmed. Overall, Applebee's is a restaurant that you must try if you are in Great Bend. It has cheap prices, tasty food, and the environment makes you want to come back. Without a shadow of a doubt, I would recommend Applebee's.

Over an hour to get our cold food ... really bad , 4 cheese pasta could have been called no cheese…read morepasta , just really poor across the board.amazing that this place is still open

Always good food and friendly service. Staff is always friendly and the beers are always cold. Best…read moreburgers in town!

Had lunch here with the pickle burger and tots. I love fried pickles so I found it interesting so I…read moretried it. Was very impressed and enjoyed it. It appears to be a very popular place at lunch as it got very busy while we were there. Service was fast and they checked regularly on us.

The food was delicious and delivered in a timely fashion and was hot…read more Clay our bartender was amazing ! So knowledgeable about the area and very friendly and entertaining!!! Loved the ambiance in the restaurant a little old world but yet so welcoming !! Thank you Clay for a great visit in Hays!!!!

Sat there for 90 minutes. Watched three tables seated after us get their food way sooner (we…read moreordered two sandwiches- not hard at all). Such a HORRIBLE experience. Seemed so disorganized. Staff stood around, bar way behind... no one driving the clown car. Wouldn't recommend this place to my enemy's dog.

We came by to have a drink and ended up staying longer than we planned to! I could tell this was…read moreone of the main bars that the locals and college students went to. For drinks, my husband got a beer and I got a Hoop Tea for the first time. The Hoop Tea was pretty good and it tasted like a sparkling twisted tea. I ordered a margarita for my second drink and you can't really go wrong with a margarita, but both drinks were decent and I couldn't taste the alcohol! We decided to stay longer and we ordered some Garlic Parmesan wings that were good along with the Fish and Chips which I really liked! The battered fish was super crispy and satisfied my craving. On top of the good drinks and food, our waitress was super nice and friendly!

On our latest visit, we waited forever and never got served, so we left. I much prefer other…read moreestablishments in town.

I had a great lunch here. The cauliflower crust pizza was excellent, perfectly made, and offered at…read morea great price. I appreciated they honored the lunch special, even though I arrived a few minutes after the cutoff hour. The host, server, and manager were all attentive and welcoming.

We had gone here for dinner. It was right next-door to the Avid we stayed at. Our waitress was…read moretraining a new girl so we got twice the service. Friendly and helpful. Large dining with a bar with everything. Also outdoor dining but didn't see any umbrellas so we sat inside. I got the Apple, walnut salad with chicken also blue cheese and walnuts with a creamy herb dressing and it had a little spicy kick to it..Hubby got spaghetti pie -thin spaghetti Alfredo sauce, Italian cheeses, baked in a small loaf pan and topped with cheese and marinara sauce. It was bubbling hot when it came out. I got to eat the last couple of bites I think I will try to make this it was really good.

They don't take credit cards so bring cash or use their ATM. Good beer selection and extensive menuread more

Great place to just hang out and have a beer and watch the game. Last time I knew they had 8 pool…read moretables. They also have the TV trivia. Very low key and laid back.

Every time we come to Great Bend we definitely make it to Charlie's. Great bartenders and the…read moredrinks are always reasonably priced. Jesse and Jennifer

If you are in Great Bend, this is a place to hit, even if it's just to the see the mostly naked…read moreposter of Burt Reynolds in the women's bathroom. Retro 70's awesomeness! Anyways, on to the bar, they have cheap beer (domestics) most of the time and their well drinks are $2.75 all the time. They have only a few non-domestic options, but fair enough for central Kansas. I like the kitschy atmosphere, and they have pretty good specials most nights.