We live about 5 minutes from The Buck Stop. We have lived there for 9 years and I believe this is the 4th restaurant in that building. My wife and I call it the place where restaurants go to die. Needless to say we didn't have high hopes for The Buck Stop.
Our first visit was the day that they opened. Things were in a bit of a disarray and the food wasn't the greatest. We waited quite a long time to go back and give it another try and I am really glad that we did.
We originally went back because my wife wanted to try the Pho. Since she was trying the Pho I decided to try the fried rice. They were both amazing. We have been back several times now and it is just as good every time. We also really, really like their hot wings.
The theme of the bar and the food definitely don't go together. I admit, I didn't really get the buckeye theme with Asian food, but I have to say that it all works together. Mainly because the fried rice is so amazing.
It is clear that the owner takes pride in her food and makes the fried rice from scratch each time it is ordered.
So, if you don't mind a little rough around the edges, do yourself a favor and go here and get the best fried rice in town. Maybe the best fried rice I have ever had.