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| - I had far from your typical experience at Big Dog's. Don't cry for me or anything, but this is where I enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, I almost cried for myself, but I can be overly emotional. I was there with my husband, so there was really no reason to get all sentimental, but enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at a "video poker bar" seemed like an experience worth a little drama.
We didn't have any beer, so no tear in my booze jokes will be employed! However, we did have a $13.95 AYCE Thanksgiving feast that left my husband proclaiming it was the best Thanksgiving dinner he had ever had. Of course, I would disagree because I thoroughly adore my mother's Thanksgiving dinners. Still, I have to admit I was surprised by the quality and obviously by the value! When plenty of people were shelling out $30 or so dollars for buffets and other dinners around town, we were having a bottomless bevy of Thanksgiving treats for $14!
And, the food was unexpectedly noshable. We had turkey that was tender, sausage dressing that was moist and flavorful, fresh cranberry chutney , green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and the option for pumpkin pie! I will say that I did not love the mashed potatoes, but I still ate them all! I thought the gravy lacked a little kick. Still, the tastiness and value combined brought a little smile to my face!
The service was friendly, and even the manager stopped by to say hello. Plus, I was impressed with the interior. It wasn't busy, so there was probably considerably less smoke in the air. However, the bar area was spacious with plenty of televisions.
Yes, maybe I was "trypting" on a Turkey Day sentimental high, but I have to believe that any place that can pull off a delicious holiday feast is a place worth visiting again.
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