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| - This was our first visit to Buck & Honey's. I have followed B & H's for awhile, heard several positive comments from friends, and felt like there was a certain "momentum" going on there. We ventured out on an icy, week day evening to visit Buck & Honey's and learn more first hand. I can't say it was the best experience - staff were chilly and aloof from the minute we walked in. The place has a certain charm about it, with photographs of the old "Buck & Honey" farm lining the walls. We started at the bar, an Old Fashioned (average at best), a mixed drink (mixed with regular coke when asked for diet), a Leinie's tap, and a Margarita (not so good, bartender added orange juice but didn't really make it palatable or offer another solution), so we didn't really get off on the right foot as the staff that collected our money seemed more interested in speaking and gossiping with their co-workers then welcoming us to the establishment. Next we asked for a table and were seated adjacent to the front door - even though there were plenty of open tables and booths - so the chilly evening continued. Our waitress was simply poorly prepared, leaving the table a couple of times to garner information just to complete our order. Annoying...to me another sign of poor preparation by management. The table ultimately settled on a few appetizers - dynamo nachos, quesadilla, ahi app, gourmet mac & cheese, bacon wrapped dates, and some sassy curds. Bacon wrapped dates - good. Ahi app - probably the best dish we were served. Everything else, average at best. Unfortunately the "average" then continued from the front door to the bar to the dining table, therefore I feel that I really can't rate the experience higher than poor, nor can I suggest that you give them a try...which I feel unfortunate about as they seemed to have a certain social media and online buzz...only to be quelled by an actual visit and the experience.
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