So, maybe I had some fault in entering into this food expedition but I still have to say something.
My first mistake. I was drawn in by the pretty blue lights on the outside like a moth to a flame. The food has to be good, right?
Second mistake. I pull in to the parking lot with some hesitation and my sister says "should we look at the reviews?" NAH! Let's just look at the menu.
Third mistake, we look at the menu with some confusion but already felt pot-committed so we sit down.
The restaurant is best described as having an identity crisis, in decor and in food. The food ranges from Russian to Soul Food to Italian??? The decor is best described as early 90s with some fancy chandeliers and a child's play room????
The sides available with the BBQ dishes make sense for your run of the mill ribs, bbq chicken, brisket, etc., but not so much for the more russian-influenced side of the board. Some sides were whited-out, so they obviously changed the menu but which sides were whited-out varied from menu to menu. More confusion.
The best thing I ate was the french fries. Hand cut. In fact, that ended up pretty much being my meal. The mac and cheese was garlicky and mushy- good for mashed potatoes not so much for mac and cheese.
We were making it through the meal with minimal satisfaction when we were asked to pay half way through because the waitress was closing out her bills for the evening. Let me mention, this was not our waitress!! Long story short, it is possible that I may be charged twice for this meal because of some miscommunication and inadequacies on their part. They promised that they cancelled the first transaction (but did not present a cancelled transaction receipt). Giving them the card again may have been my fourth mistake, but it has yet to be determined.
And on another note, they don't take restaurant.com so don't be fooled.