Ok, we gave this a 2nd try since new chef. Honestly, only because our cousin's birthday dinner was here. Since we new a few things to stay away from, we felt a little more prepared. Husband got the Pork Chop with Cabbage & Spaetzle... he said the pork chop was small, but tasted good with the sauce, however, the cabbage and spaetzle had no taste whatsoever. I was excited to try the spaetzle but found it soggy and bland, not very nice texture at all.
I had the burger, because I just don't seem to be drawn to much on this menu anymore. The burger was medium as asked for in the middle and edges were charred, which i didn't like. The pretzel bun was so hard it was inedible. The fries were good.
Upon ordering dessert we were crushed to learn the Bacon Bar has been taken off the new menu. We got the Amaretto Cherry and Maker Mark Ice Cream White Cake/Cobble. This was confusing description and didn't know what to expect. The ice cream was good, but the white cake was also hard and I was not a fan.
After this experience we decided we will not drive to Lakewood again to dine here...