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| - I've been to Heiney's a few times now for work-related dinners and I can definitely say it is gem. Prior to having a holiday party here several years back, I had a couple of friends that swore by this restaurant in Black Earth but unless I was buying shoes I just never found myself out this way. So I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that we'd all be gathering for dinner and drinks, and my heightened expectations were more than met. The place is absolutely delightful. The restaurant is in an old house and meat market on the main drag in Black Earth, with a little parking lot out back. There are multiple levels and rooms, giving the place a real intimate feeling. The bar area is located down from the entrance and upper dining room, and is apparently the work area of the old meat market. There is an addition behind the building off the back end of the bar, making the entire place larger than it appears from the street. The bar area is comfortable but it's a bit narrow - every time we have a group gather there it's hard to negotiate the tight spaces, and it can be a real challenge to get to the bar to order another one of their multiple Lake Louie taps.
The first time I dined here I was prepared to order the "Big Angry" steak as it had come so highly recommended by a friend, but my experience with this lauded steak was delayed as I saw a chicken with homemade andouille sausage entree that I couldn't resist. I haven't found the solution yet - this is my favorite entree on the menu. Having relatives down on the Gulf Coast I have a major weakness when it comes to andouille, and Heiney's homemade sausage was amazing. The chicken is a bit of an afterthought for me, as I work on the andouille and the dirty rice right off the bat. The few times I tried other entrees were by no means disappointing. The "Big Angry" is justified in its praise - it is a blackened sirloin served with habanero and a wedge of bleu cheese and it'll require a couple of pints of Lake Louie to wash down. I also tried a nightly special the last time, Nurnberger sausages from Bavaria Sausage Kitchen, served with sauerkraut. They were delicious and surprisingly filling. Also, I saw that they have an appetizer consisting of chicken wings done up with Wundoemus spice, an excellent and versatile WI-made seasoning that I first encountered down in Platteville at Red n Deb's Bar. Next time I'm there I've got to try this, and I've been coming up with reasons since the last dinner a few months back.
The only downside I've ever had on our repeated trips to Heiney's has been service related. The servers have all been mostly friendly, with a few exceptions. I chalk a lot of this up to usually having a decent-sized group, but there have been too many instances of unfilled water glasses and having to go to the bar to get another beer (a necessary item when having the Big Angry). I also believe the prices here are on the high side - thankfully I've never had to pick up a check. Even so, I've got no qualms recommending this place for nice dinner out in Black Earth. I've never been disappointed and I'm happy that I've joined the David Heiney's cheerleading squad.
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