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My husband and I were famished after completing the Rock N Roll Half Marathon. After battling the cold and rain and wind gusts for 13.1 miles, and making the trek back to our hotel to get cleaned up, and hopping in the car and getting stuck in ridiculous traffic on the strip, we were staring midnight in the face.
My cousin (who had a fabulous meal on her own while we were pounding the pavement) came with us to keep us company, and was the one who suggested this place.
They were doing a brisk business when we got there, but I was thrilled when we were shown right to a table. I was afraid we'd have to wait, as no good would've come from that. There were several other race participants at the restaurant when we got there, some still wearing their race day gear. Ick.
Anyway, our waiter was fast and friendly, telling us about the specials of the day - from entrees to desserts to shakes - before leaving us with the menu.
I know immediately what I wanted: the prime rib special for $7. It came with a baked potato and grilled shrimp. For seven dollars! I mean, come on!
My husband ended up ordering one of their massive burgers and the pumpkin pie shake.
The food, when it got to us, was yummy. The prime rib piece I got was massive, and I couldn't finish it. I had to wait a bit to flag down our waiter to ask for horseradish (who serves prime rib without the horseradish?), but used that time to dress my baked potato. They didn't really offer much by way of garnish, just butter and sour cream, but by then I was so hungry I didn't care.
My husband loved his burger, making quick work of it and the tater tots (an upgrade, of course). The shake was also very good, though the pumpkin pie flavor wasn't as strong as I would've liked.
This is one of those places I probably never would have ventured to, had circumstances been different. Still, I'm glad we went and that the food was delicious and the prices fair. Can't really ask for much more than that for a midnight dinner.
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