Still 4 stars ( a solid 4, too).
Had everything but steak this night. Just not in the mood for red meat.
Seafood Bisque (bowl) - meaty. The deafood isn't sparse like a lot of places. It's red-ish not white or orange/pink. I didn't get bread with this soup so I thought that was weird but I ate in the bar.
Shrimp & Scallop Satay. Had it previously. The sauce remains in key places. Smells great next time I know to ask for extra celery and maybe a side of rice. This would be a great faux-stir fry.
Went in with a deal buck that was about to expire.
Asked for a grilled cheese to be made. Bartender found out it can be done.
I had cheddar and swiss on sour dough bread and man did they use some butter.
I brought the majority home - only finished the soup.
This is that "older" crowd go-to place. After a lot of good classic R&B came on I believe it should be my go to. Folks are known by 1st names with the bartender. They have good pacing not to bother you (the bartenders) and allow you to order when you get it to. Didn't detect any attitude.
When my grilled cheese was presented with Onion Rings... at least thre parties noticed my meal and asked if they changed the menu. Nope~ just requested it.
I now know why they are the "Onion Ring King in Madison." They're seasoned well, hand battered in flour like New Orleans rings. They are apparently free on Thursdays but I don't think I got them for free but maybe I did as they bill a pretty real number for kid's meals.
All in all, I had my grilled cheese (leftover) for breakfast. Looking forward to throwing some brown rice with my satay for a lunch meal.
Oh they give trays so your plate can properly sit while at the bar.