I got a good deal on a Groupon for the new Quaker Steak & Lube so we stopped in for a late lunch last week. There were only a few patrons in the restaurant at that time. It was so slow, in fact, that it seemed that we were a bother to the hostess because she really couldn't seem less interested in seating us. Thankfully, our server made up for her shortcomings, plus some. He was fantastic. Very attentive and very personable.
If only the food was as good as the service. Ugh...such a let down! I ordered Mild Wings. The sauce was ok, but the skin was too soft. My son got the Medium spiced wings and he said that they were ok, but that he's had better. My husband ordered the Philly Cheesesteak and said it was acceptable. Nothing special, but not terrible either. He also got a small order of Cajun spiced boneless wings. I tried them and the flavor was NOT appealing to me at all. The one saving grace for the entire meal were the onion rings. A tad too salty, but perfectly crispy and not greasy. My son and I liked them very much.
The decor is a bit gaudy, but I'm fairly certain that's by design. I'm glad that we were seated at a booth because the plastic lawn chairs at the standard tables would have been very uncomfortable. The only downside to the booth was that I was a bit grossed out by how filthy the framed picture was that was hanging over our booth. It looked like some kids smeared their dirty hands all over the picture. Seriously, it was disgusting and it even had an odor. And speaking of odors...there was an odor in the restaurant that reminded of me the remnants of water damage. It was really off-putting.
So...it wasn't a good lunch at all and we won't be back. It's a shame because the concept of the restaurant is cool and the menu "looked" great.