We hadn't been in the area for a while so we decided to go to Hoggy's. We get there and find The Oak Barrel instead. We were a little disappointed to find out Hoggy's had left, but we decided to give this place a try.
We both decided on the ribs with mac and cheese and garlic mash. My husband also got the slaw which we were pleasantly surprised by. I would describe the slaw dressing as more of a sweet vinaigrette rather than a typical slaw dressing. It was really delicious. The ribs were great. They had a nice char, good flavor and easily came clean off the bone. The white mac was amazing. It was creamy, flavorful and was topped with shaved parmesan. The garlic mash.. ugh. That was where I saw need for lots of improvement. They were obviously VERY instant mashed potatoes, very thin and lacking flavor. A good, real mash would've made our meals perfect.
Food aside, our server was very friendly and she made sure we had everything we needed. The food was well plated. The restaurant was clean with a lovely dark, understated elegance. We'll definitely be back but will opt for the fries next time.