Let me start out by saying that this could be one of those places that you had to stop at when you were passing by. But unfortunately it doesn't stack up. I've been going there since the place has opened. So I've been a patron at its best, and at its worst. The reason why I stopped there even when it is bad, is because I would stop just for drinks and leave. No length of stay that's for sure.
DECOR and LAYOUT:
Love the rustic look, the color combinations used, the great displays of the liquor bottles, the high tables, the fire pits, the outside seating, and the views. I am not a fan of all the tacky tacked up dollar bills everywhere. All that is doing is making a classy place look trashy. I would recommend pulling them down and donating them to a charity. Next. If you try taking a large group there for dinner good luck. The seating areas that they have are small and the rooms are all chopped up. Unless you feel like sitting in the basement. Or if it was nice out, then you could be on the patio.
SERVICE:
Service is a hit or miss depending on who you happen to get. And that's goes from the bartenders to the servers. When at the bar, if you are a regular you definitely get a different kind of service than a first timer of the street. From speedy service to receiving free drinks. The bartenders discretion. You will see the bartenders doing everything from doing shots, being on their cell phones when customers are waiting, over serving people(their friends) when intoxicated, or not even being behind the bar for 10 minutes. Must be their smoke brakes. But it's not a good visual when you walk into the establishment and don't see a bartender for 10 minutes. They should rethink that one and possibly have someone cover if that's the case. As for the table servers, they barley come back and check on you. Numerous time I have went to the bar for my own drinks because the server was no where to be found. The sad part these situations even happen when the place is slow or dead. Not when it's packed. When you could possibly understand them being overwhelmed. Not the case at this place.
FOOD:
I saved the worst for last. I would NOT recommend to anyone coming here for the food. I am not saying that you couldn't possibly order something and like it. But the odds are against you. From the inconsistency from how it's made form on time to another is definitely a issue. I think they should consider looking into getting quality chefs. The food is not cheap, so the should be able to afford real chefs instead of fry cooks trying to make do. The portions are not consistent at all. The food comes out cold. After all these years I'm trying to figure out there menu as well. It's confusing. Tex-Mex. Why? The restaurant is in a country atmosphere where the main people in that area are blue collar workers and have German or PA Dutch roots. Why not cater to the meats and potatoes people first. Warm and comfy foods will always go over big. Then have your specialities such as taco's, enchiladas, and some form of seafood. Also when getting drinks, you might want to ask what the cost is on them. Beer prices aren't to bad. But some mix drinks and shots are absolutely ridiculous. For those prices that you are paying, you would think you were somewhere else like a tourist location. Not Parryville.
CLOSING:
In closing this is my opinion and my thoughts on this place. You may love it and have the time of your life if you went there. With all the places I have been to, it's saddens me that this place isn't better. If you were driving by on a beautiful day I would recommend you stopping in to see it. Have a beverage. Take everything in. And then continue on to your destination. Like I said before, for how cute this place is, it should be a gold mine. To many other issues are pulling this place down. read more