Well, I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, based on other reviews. Though, this place is a bit out of the way for me....luckily, I was in the area so decided to drive the extra 10 minutes to find the place.
Parking is very limited....
I'm tempted to give them 3.5 stars....but, can't. That would round up to four stars, but I just can't give them 4 stars....
I came right at the peak of lunch and sat at the bar. The character and ambiance are well described in other reviews - local, old timey, a bit rough, a bit north woodsy feeling....and I think that 'charm' in such an urban setting may be why the place gets so many really good reviews?
I'm from "up north" and have been to lots of local rough bars/pubs that are similar in character....m'eh....it is what it is...
Food? Prices do seem high....I had a Reuben, only choice of sides was fries or mashed potatoes...that's kind of lame, IMHO. No o'rings.... :(
It certainly wasn't the best Reuben I've had, though it was priced like it should've been
The sandwich was fine....nothing special. It was a little soggy, but that's to be expected with the kraut.
Beer selection is LAME LAME LAME...like 5 or 6 types of bottle beer, no tap beers.
Service at the bar? A bit cold-shouldered.... I think the bar tender must have been one of the brothers....didn't really seem to have time to talk, or even fake being friendly or polite. I guess some people like that kind of service...not me. I'm paying money to eat out...the food better be at least as good as I can make at home and the service should be friendly and at least reasonably polite....I am the customer, after all