It's Blooming Monday... thanks Kevin Harvick for finishing in the top 10 to give us a free blooming onion. Or so I thought.
Our server was cool and laid back. We were seated too quickly I think, because he seemed a tad unprepared. But he quickly recovered and brought us our drinks after a brief disappearance.
This spot was our older son's choice for his birthday dinner. He really wanted the blooming onion. Being over 30 and the way my digestive system is set up, I knew to stay away. So our two sons engulfed it on their own.
Our food arrived quickly. Ribs for me and hubby. We were disappointed by the size of what was called a "full slab". It was more like 3/4 of a slab. But they tasted really good. Our older son also had the ribs and was pleased. Our younger son had the kiddie burger which was a rather decent size. He scored better than we did regarding portions.
Two bites into dinner and both boys complained of stomach pains. So much so that I had to leave with the younger one. We didn't make it home! Thank God I work for CHS and this spot is close to CMC-Pineville. We had to make a pit stop there for him to...well.. you know. And we DON'T use public restrooms like that so this was MAJOR!
The blooming onion basically went through the boys. Never again will we order one. Too greasy. You know how that still small voice tells you to stay away but you still do it? That's how we feel about the greasy, I mean blooming onion.
So I will give this spot a 3. Our service was good. Hubby and I enjoyed our food...although mine was enjoyed after getting everyone home and settled. Just think twice about the blooming onion. Free isn't always good!