I'm going to admit, I was apprehensive to eat here. I sat in the car with my husband trying to…read moreconvince him that a 45 minute drive to Wichita really wasn't that bad. He wanted a burger so he said here or Braum's...so here it was. We walked in, and there is a bar room and an eating room. We sat in the dining area, the fireplace on one wall is really aesthetic, otherwise it's a quaint, clean, hole-in-the-wall establishment... motorcycle parking up front (wish we'd brought our bikes). Hubby ordered a beer, it arrived in a frosty cold mug, just like he likes it. Also, as per tradition, fried mushrooms. As for food, he got a cheeseburger with seasoned fries and I got wings(enough to share) in mild sauce and sweet potato fries with sea salt. Our server was also the one preparing the food, he wore gloves, he worked quick, and was friendly. The workers talk to you like you're their neighbor, and everyone seems in a pretty good mood. Now on to the food...I am often jealous of my husband's selection, this is no exception. His burger looked like something your dad makes for Memorial Day, family picnics, and the 4th of July. It is thick and juicy, and I'd like to tell you that it tasted as good, but honestly, my husband didn't share. LOL He says I only needed to ask. I did try the fries, seasoned is DEFINITELY the way to go! YUM! HOWEVER, my wings were not missing a beat, they were delicious, fresh, and the sauce was super good. My sweet potato fries were excellent. The best part, with appetizer, three beers, and both our dinners, we still got out of there for less than $40. Overall, would definitely go back, very pleased with service, food, cleanliness, and cost. I definitely recommend you stop in.

Very nice atmosphere. Make you fell at home day or night. Food is good, always adding new things to…read morethe menu. Cheese fries are the best in town. Will be back.

We were traveling through the area and stopped to eat at Mary's…read more The food was good and the waitress was friendly and efficient. I couldn't finish my Hungry Man Steak but will eat it tomorrow! It's a bit off the beaten path (I-35) but worth the short drive into Tonkawa! My wife had the BLT and reports that it was good too!

We arrived on a Saturday about 11:15 AM. Our server was Gloria R. We all ordered different things…read more Restaurant was super clean. Bathrooms were spotless. Most of us had leftovers.

The food was so very good but the server, staff and everyone there made us feel like we belonged…read morethere. From the start our server, Addison, was extremely friendly and helpful. Conversation with her eventually spilled over to others and to say it was a warm and welcoming atmosphere is such an understatement. I had the Laundry Burger with onion rings which was a delicious meal and my husband had the amazing Mac and Cheese. Wish we were in town longer so we could go back. Highly recommend!

I ordered a dirty chai and avocado blt, the sandwich was $14, the chai was $7. The dirty chai was…read moreexcellent, but the blt was disappointing. After waiting 30 minutes for the sandwich and homemade potato chips, I found the bacon was overcooked, almost to the point of being charred. The tomato slice was incredibly thin and the chips had a slightly fishy taste, but were cooked perfectly. If served with sauce they would have been fine.

My in-laws Actually own property in the area and we were looking for a place to eat dinner. I…read morelooked on Yelp and the reviews were pretty good. The food was really good. The staff were really nice.

Food is good but the prices are shockingly high, Service was ok, not fancy at all. Sad he has…read moregotten so expensive, don't shocked at nearly 40.00 for two meals. Former regular..

Carolyn's Essenhaus is a true gem on the Kansas prairie. Located just southwest of Salina along…read moreState Highway 61, it's well worth a stop at almost any time of day. They're open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday. They're closed on Sundays. After a long day on the road traveling from Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Salina, Kansas, we arrived around 6:00 p.m. on a Monday evening. We were more than ready for a break. We had found Carolyn's Essenhaus on Yelp, and from the photos and reviews, it looked like just the kind of place we were hoping to find. Inside, the restaurant was much larger than we expected. The dining room was filled with local artwork, charming Kansas memorabilia, comfortable tables and booths, and a classic salad bar prominently displayed in the center. Table service was friendly, warm, and welcoming--like enjoying dinner in your grandmother's kitchen. My wife ordered the chopped steak topped with cheese and grilled onions, served with green beans and sweet potato fries. I chose one of the local favorites, essentially a hearty patty melt featuring a grilled burger, grilled onions, and a thick slice of grilled ham. Both entrées were excellent, but the real star of the meal was the salad bar--especially if you appreciate an old-fashioned, homemade selection. It instantly reminded me of family potlucks with all my aunts and uncles. There was macaroni salad, cottage cheese, potato salad, broccoli raisin salad, a sweet and creamy chopped cucumber salad, and plenty of other homemade favorites. It was so good that I went back for a second small plate and happily told our server to charge me for the extra trip. To finish the meal, we couldn't resist taking two slices of their homemade coconut cream pie to go. It was every bit as delicious as the rest of the meal. Before heading out, we picked up a few of their homemade cookies from the front counter, paid what we thought was a very reasonable bill, and continued our journey with full stomachs and smiles. If your travels ever take you near Arlington, Kansas, do yourself a favor and make time for Carolyn's Essenhaus. It's the kind of place that reminds you why small-town restaurants are often the most memorable stops on any road trip.

Seat yourself, waited on quickly. Hot coffee, food arrived soon and was delicious!…read more A little out of the way, but so worth the drive!!

Great service!! Great food! Did I say great service!!! I…read morewould come back here in a heartbeat. Three of us came here after a very long day, looking for a good meal. We were a little worried with it being a small town. (We have some horrible experiences) However we were not disappointed at all. In fact this man was willing to come in 4 hrs early to make us breakfast. That is going above and beyond in my book. We ordered the Salmon, the pork chop, & the chopped sirloin. All was good.

Pretty yummy stop, with a nicely stocked small buffet. The price is reasonable, the dining area is…read moreadequate, and the wait staff is very friendly. Overall a very enjoyable experience, you won't leave hungry. When we got there, there was a 15 minute wait on chicken. They had started cooking it up at 9:00 am and couldn't keep up with the demand. Bided my time by eating some salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, and my husband had some yummy looking pot roast. I'm not much for pot roast, so I waited. The chicken was fresh, super crispy, and not overly breaded. In short, it was quite good. This is not exactly near home, but worth the stop in, if you're nearby. Glad to have found this tasty stop.

Their food is cheap and good and the fucking place is awesome is cute I don't mind I think I've…read morebeen there but I'm not sure but I think I would like to go there again it looks like fun well hell I mean you know sweetie well runner Looney Tunes do you know what else baby no beep beep see you later coyote

What a cool place!! We stopped in here for a quick beer and appetizer and ended up loving the…read moreplace!! We will be coming back to enjoy more food. The bartender also shared that they have karaoke nights and ladies nights! The beer was cold and the nachos were delicious!!

Wow! I did not expect a place like this in such a tiny town. We were in Sedan late at night for a…read morepolitical function and were desperate to find a place to eat. We didn't have much hope of finding a restaurant still open after 8:30 in a small, rural town and worried we'd have to drive far out of our way to find something to eat, but we spied this charming bar glowing across the street. What an oasis! We walked in to find a cool watering hole with a safari theme, complete with real taxidermied African animals on the wall and creative lighting that was fun, inviting and surprisingly chic. Our waitress was helpful and nice and had great drink and food suggestions. The fare was quite good and again, more than we expected. We were impressed they graciously marked vegetarian items as such in their menu which was much appreciated by the vegetarian in our troupe. We also LOVED their version of a Long Island Iced Tea, which we highly recommend if you're ever there. It was a great place to unwind and debrief from our event and being late on a weeknight, we pretty much had the place to ourselves, so it was the perfect ending to our time in Sedan. A nice meal here was just what we needed to fuel our long, late night journey back to the city.

My wife and I had the restaurant to ourselves, so we had the pleasure of a lengthy visit with the…read moreowner of Crossing 2nd. A very personable young lady, with an interesting back ground as a result of her military service and professional employment. She has traveled the world. Experiences that influence the restaurant's menu. In addition to good old home-grown versions of Okie staples like a smash burger and meat loaf; there are a variety of international cuisine offerings. Just a few examples: Shawarma to Stitzel, and Spring rolls to Bao Buns. Some of her favorite ethnic foods from around the world. And for the Veg Heads there is something called a Grilled Cauliflower Steak. In the back of the restaurant is a large dining and event room, with outdoor seating. It is set up to handle a crowd. Check all of the pictures. There is Karaoke and live bands on the weekend. The music genre is as varied as the restaurant's menu. We kept our lunch simple today with an Oklahoma Smash Burger. A big beef patty with cheese, dressed with L,T,P&O. A side of crispy fries completed the basket. I noticed something different about the burger on the first bite. The tomato. The tomato had an unmistakable home-grown flavor. If you know, you know. I asked. Sure enough, grown in her husband's garden. An excellent burger. Great food, great owner and from looking at the pictures a fun place to spend the evening.

Needs a good chef and wider menu. Service is good…read more Atmosphere is okay. Bartlesville deserves better food.