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| - Surprised to find low ratings. Too bad about the negative experiences, since those may have been isolated and rare, i.e. newly hired/inexperienced servers/cooks, understaffed due to last minute sickness/emergency, etc. Some things are beyond the control of restaurant owners. I just happen to be a more patient type, I guess, and as long as the service is friendly and attentive I'm willing to wait for something I've asked for. After a couple of minutes, I'll just wave/signal the server, and simply remind them.
Was there in August 2011 and had one of the best---maybe THEE best---fried fish dinner I've ever had in a restaurant---and I've sampled enough of them over the years to recognize thoughtful preparation. That was a few months ago, but I believe it was Lake Erie Perch. Lightly coated, perfectly fried, and a generous portion. The crisp fries, too, were just right. Tartar sauce had a pleasant mellowness with a touch of sweetness. Was likely made in-house, since it was nothing at all like those typically served elsewhere---overly sharp, too sweet, or just plain strange. And the cole slaw was fabulous. Why can't restaurants ever get this right? When I told our server how delicious everything was, he said that the fish and coleslaw were his mother's recipes. As it turned out, our smiling, friendly server was Bubba's son. This dinner was what I'd expect to find at an exclusive upscale resort for triple the price.
My husband's St. Louis ribs were equally tasty. After eating about 3 or 4 ribs, he realized the other end hadn't been thoroughly smoked---still slightly under-done. No problem at all. Within a very short time a larger full slab----and more sincere apologies---arrived at our table. Though filling ourselves up, we left with enough fish, ribs, and fries for two meals the next day.
Hope they've continued offering fish on their menu, since we're planning on more visits during Lent. Will call them. (Ironically, though, this is hardly a sacrifice. More like an indulgence!)
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