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| - I am glad I ended up here, because I was pleasantly surprised. After a 10 day stint with family on the east coast and practically Indian food everyday...I was ready for easy all-american food. I wanted a simple steak and salad with ranch dressing, but I didn't want to spend alot like I normally would at a steakhouse. To top it all off, my husband wanted to watch to watch football, it was Monday night. Further we wanted to try a new place in our neighborhood, so we ended up at Roadrunner.
We walked in, and at first, I was off put by the smokiness, but there were not that many people given that it was a large place, so at the doorway, I decided it was fine...I was tired and hungry anyway. Once I started to look around, I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the establishment is, and the cozy outdoor space that includes a fire pit and some TVs. While the country, southwestern? decor is not my preference, it was still cleanly done, so I didn't seem to mind so much.
Anyway, we were greeted by a very polite yet casual hostess and she let us sit where ever we liked since there were only two dining tables occupied at the time. I was a bit hesitant by how empty it was, doubting the food was any good, if even edible.
Going through the menu, I was surprised at the expanse of the food menu, given it was a "saloon". They menu items were definitely were inspired by its Southwestern roots, although they had nice twists on regular "All-American bar food. The menu had something for everyone... burritos, fish, pasta, steaks, pizzas, salads, soups, burgers, and sandwiches. Prices hitting all sorts of I struck gold with a steak salad!
So I ordered the steak salad and my husband ordered a burger with bacon and cheese. We also ordered a couple of drinks. He ordered a Guinness, but I was not impressed with the limited wine selection . I asked for a Sauv Blanc...they don't serve it. So I asked for a Pinot Grigio, they usually have it but were all out, I went with merlot. It was fine, probably should have not bothered since it was just labeled house wine, which tend to be pretty crappy just so they can increase their profit margins.
My salad was well done, actually taking on a Mediterranean flair with Kalamata olives, feta, red onions, and grape tomatoes, topped with crispy fried onions on a bed of romaine with pan seared strip? steak. The steak was plentiful and perfectly done, given I asked for it medium rare. That was impressive, not to mention tasty, since most steak salads offered by restaurants seem to just use any odds and ends for steak salad. Whether they were or not, the crinkle cut fries looked like they were bought and just cooked. However, my husband did eat them all without complaint.
The diverse menu obviously expresses the talent and passion of the chef (staff) in the kitchen, it is a shame that the wine offering does not compliment that. I think Roadrunner is underrating its own potential. The Saloon names is a bit offputting, but focusing on the southwestern flair has broader appeal. Roadrunner could expanded its target market, even showing off its menu. It could appeal more to the nearby Summerlin neighborhood, which are searching for nice casual dining establishments. With a little more marketing Roadrunner could get the justice it deserves, but for now it is my little secret.
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