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| - Last night was our second time at Holstein Kitchen and while it did not have the WOW factor i am always looking for in a restaurant, it did not disappoint either.
So we went in last night and were the first people in there for night. The wait staff was very nice and remembered us from a few weeks back when we had brunch there. That was very nice. Anyway, we were seated and while I knew they only had wine and beer....i really wanted a cocktail. Anyway, that is what it is and while the wine that had was good I wish the selection was a bit larger and wish they got a liquor license. But whatever, I am not here to review drinks.
So, with like any new place when we see cheese curds on the menu we have t try them. They were ok. I liked the flaring done to them but the breading was thick and the Aioli that came with it pretty much tasted like Mayo. Cheese Curd Grade: C-
But, also with the cheese curds the chef/owner brought out a small plate of the pulled pork for us to sample and it was amazing. What a great touch and also made my wife wish she ordered something else.
Now, when you look at the menu you will not see steak on the menu but they have it! Oh yes they have it! I got the delmonico rib-eye steak and it was a great cut of meat. A little over buttered and under slated but cooked perfect and delicious. My wife tried the Southern Fried Chicken and it was ok. The chicken was good but the breading was very very heavy and also had a sweet taste to it. Now I lived in the south for a long time and never had sweet way heavy breaded chicken. But, the chicken inside the bread was very good. The kids....well thats easy. Daughter had the broiled chicken and it was delicious and the son has butter noodles and they were even very good.
BEWARE: The portions are large....so much that we all could have split two meals if we liked the same things. Also, it is pricey but I understand why being a Farm to Table restaurant. Speaking of....where do they get the local farm to table kale?
So...I was finished with my steak and the wife/kids still working on their meals. The owner/chef came out again and wanted to make sure we liked our meals and specifically my steak (I assume this is something they want to add to the menu in the future.) He than sat down a bowl of loaded garlic mashed potatoes with a side of meat loaf. Asked if we cared to sample this new item he was working on. WOW....very good. The potatoes were great and loaded with these and bacon and while the meatloaf was a little overcooked for me it was still flavored very well.
In a city like Oregon that has such a lack of QUALITY places to eat, Holstein Kitchen is a great little hometown place. My only complaints were the lack of mixed drinks, cheese curds, and the breading on my wife chicken. It is just good old farm cooking and I love that. Also seems to be run by a very good person. Normally I end with some sarcastic joke or quip but nah....just happy to write a good review for a change.
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