Been to this place about a dozen times. Got turned on to it because they are ( were ) part of a barter group that I do business with. The reviews here seem generally spot on... Dive bar with average to good food. Jalapeno Tater Tots are very good btw. Most of my visits have been breakfast.... also very good and great weekend bartender!
On Sunday night we came in for dinner after a day of motorcycling with friends. Sat at the bar and it took 10 minutes for my gal and I to get a drink. Another 15 minutes before our dinner order was taken. My girl and I split the prime rib as we aren't big eaters.... ordered med rare.... came out somewhere between medium well and well done. Not the end of the world. Bill came to $52 with tax and I tendered $50 barter currency and a $20 bill to cover tip ( 30% ) despite the fact that the service AND food on this occasion were sub par. I ALWAYS over tip when doing barter because the last thing I want is to have a restaurant owner or their staff get a bad taste for barter business.
When the bartender advised me that they were not any longer accepting the barter currency... I was definitely disappointed as I chose to come here to use trade. Nothing was posted on their door ( which I"ve seen done at other places ). In light of this revelation,.... I tendered $60 cash since food and service reflected 15% as an appropriate tip. On that note..... remember when 15% WAS a good tip IF you received a great experience?????
As we were headed out the door the bartender ( Beard & Plaid Lumberjack Shirt ) yelled across the restaurant 80' some sarcastic comment about thanks and glad you came in. Aside from taking our order.... that was the most he spoke to us all night ...... so fair assessment that he saw the lesser tip and was unimpressed. Completely out of line and unnecessary. I feel like the owner should know how their restaurant is being represented.