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| - So I was down the corner at Magnums for an early drink and smoke. I heard about this place as a decent dive in town, and it was just down the lot from me.
I walked in and saw what looked like a pretty decent place. It was a slow night for a weekend, so I went to the bar and stationed a bar stool. The bartender did the usual "Hi, what can I get you."
I had a country fried steak and a beer. For 12 dollars, it was a decent meal, and I was happy I ordered it. Cheap eats and decent booze..
A weekend later I came back. This time there was two bartenders and the bar was full, so I took a seat at one of the booths. I sat for about ten minutes waiting. One of the kitchen guys saw that I hadn't been helped and showed up with a menu and asked me what I wanted to drink.
I was thankful he helped me. I ordered a water and a kiltlifter, a Phoenix microbrew. He told the bartender that had ignored me up until that point that I was indeed there and had intent to be a paying customer. She showed up with my Kiltlifter and asked if I wanted to eat something, of which I did order the country fried steak off the night menu again. I reminded her I wanted a water too.
So I get my food. Still no water. I ask for it again. She said sure. Ate my food, then got my tab. Still no water.
First experience: Good. Second experience: Not so good.
I would recommend this place for a good bite to eat, but don't expect to be able to rehydrate here... I've heard it's a good place when it's hopping, but I didn't see any eye candy while I was there. It's a decent neighborhood dive, but definitely not a place I'd expect stellar service, although some of the staff seems well trained, once they pass you on, you may want to flip a coin.
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