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| - This USED to be THE place to go in Henderson...now, not so much. We hadn't been in about a year and the "state of Stations" is clearly taking a toll. While the prices are still high and the service good, the food has definitely gone down hill. We started with a drink and a $14 shrimp cocktail, which was tasty, but consisted of 3 average sized shrimp.
We split a cob salad...it was ok. We each had a $20 glass of Duck Horn Merlot (can't go wrong with this wine) ...husband ordered fried chicken, which IS a treat at Hanks. He had scalloped potatoes and green beans on the side... salty.
I ordered the special of halibut and scallops with mashed potatoes and special sauce, $50. While savoring my wine, I looked forward to enjoying the nice presentation of seafood placed at our table. ...and after a couple bites, I realized it was terribly fishy, not fresh and overly salty. I couldn't eat it, so I shared hubby's chicken and sides.
The manager did take the dish back and not charge for it. We ordered another glass of wine and dessert. When the check arrived, they had also covered dessert, which was a nice gesture. But the check was still pretty steep.
I overheard a conversation with the manager and a couple seated next to us as well. They ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told it wasn't in stock. Then the same thing happened with their second choice.
The room is beautiful with an elegant atmosphere, but while eating I noticed time is taking a toll. One of the heavy drapes was half falling at the top of the high ceiling and the overall look of the back-lit bar and room was a little dingy.
Most of us locals know Stations is in trouble. We were there on a Monday night so the bar area was totally dead and the restaurant was not very full either. Even so, they were swarming with servers and help. There were at least 5 different servers for our table alone. This place needs serious management change...and new owners, obviously. No plans to go back...ever again!
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