TLDR: Pricey for what it is. The steak is in no way prime quality. Mediocre food overall, but excellent desserts. Go to Maxwell's instead.
MENU: Sandwiches and fried food. Not much in the way of steak, considering the joint is branded as a steakhouse. The menu on their website is outdated - they only have one menu, instead of separate offerings for lunch and dinner, and some dishes, like the fried alligator, are no longer available. We spent about $110 for two people.
FOOD QUALITY: Average to below average, comparing apples to apples in the area. The ribeye steak was tough, bland, and full of connective tissue; and the ribeye cap (the tender/flavorful ring that encircles the main muscle in the center) was thin to non-existent. You can get a better quality steak at a lower price at the Hy-Vee. (My point being, given that this place is a steakhouse, I would expect cuts of meat superior to the everyday choice grade available at every grocery store.) The catfish was decent, and probably the same thing they offer at Maxwell's, (except that at Maxwell's you can have it as a sandwich if you want.) Evidently, some of the menu items are factory made.
MENU FAVORITES: I've only eaten here once, and the desserts were by far the highlight. The chocolate cake is a large serving; very moist and chocolatey. At the time I went they had a seasonal winter spice Swiss roll with pumpkin pie filling flavored cream - one of the best desserts I've eaten lately; and you get two big slices.
MENU FAILS: Let's talk about the so-called potato chips... More like hashbrowns. Factory made frozen stuff, and SOPPING with oil. And they don't even come with a condiment. You get a lot of them, though; which in my case meant that the garbage can filled up a little faster that usual.
FRONT OF HOUSE SERVICE: I have only gotten food to go. The server I spoke with was friendly and helpful.
KITCHEN SERVICE: N/A.
COMPETITION: Pass on this one and go to Maxwell's, unless you just want to swing by for a sweet treat.
ATMOSPHERE: The interior is crisp and well decorated. A tad formal, without being stuffy or off-putting. The place is kinda small, but the bar seems cool. Not much parking, so if they're busy (not to imply that ever happens; I went on a Saturday around lunch time and there was only one table seated) maybe think through your parking plans in advance. read more