Imagine a comfy local dive serving artisan cocktails and top-notch food and that's 21st in…read moreGermantown to a "T." My dinner buddy and I wandered in on a late Sunday afternoon and, based on the online menu, weren't at all sure we were in the right place. I was expecting a restaurant with a bar and was standing, somewhat befuddled in a bar that I wasn't even sure was open. Finally, I sheepishly asked the bartender if they were open and serving food, to which he responded by handing us two menus with a resounding "Yes!" And we were off and running!
The menu was definitely abbreviated compared to what we viewed online, but it did not disappoint. My friend had the ribs, fries, and smoked Gouda mac 'n' cheese while I enjoyed a BLT and onion rings.
The ribs, dry rubbed and smoked to perfection, were absolutely on point while my sandwich, a simple standard, was anything but plain - stacked high with bacon, fresh tomatoes, and wonderfully thick-sliced bread. But the star of the show was by far the mac 'n' cheese. I love smoked Gouda but nearly every time I've tried it in mac 'n' cheese, the delicate flavor is lost and the result has been nothing but a sad, sad bowl of beige, sticky noodles. Offering a generous portion, they definitely upped the game here by throwing in a bit of spice, the heat from which really accentuated the smoke and flavor of the cheese and my friend and I were nearly fighting over the last bites.
At the end, my sandwich, onion rings, and three ciders put me just over $20 and my friend's bill (which included a coke instead) was around the same, leaving us both food happy and overwhelmingly money happy.
So, overall, be prepared for a changing but solid-quality menu. The atmosphere is very casual, so it might not be the prime choice for an important occasion. But even if the ambience is a little less swank, you can still very much enjoy quality food and bev at very reasonable prices. And bonus: they offer off-street parking and various events throughout the week! We will be returning very soon!
Enjoy!