T N.
Yelp
We stopped by this restaurant after a day in Big Bend. When we walked up, the hostess asked if we had a reservation, and we said no. She looked surprise, as if we were supposed to know that it would be crowded. They had no available tables. And even though the website says the outdoor patio is part of the restaurant, they wouldn't sit us there. We were told only the bar served the outside area. Ultimately we asked if we could do takeout. But takeout did not start until 7:45 for some reason.
I understand that it's a small restaurant with limited resources, but I would have liked to see more COVID--19 safety measures and options in place. And that includes social distancing, outdoor seating, and takeout during all hours.
The indoor dining area looked extremely crowded and the tables did not look 6 feet apart. This was concerning. We ended waiting for the takeout hours to open. The restaurant also did not pick up their phone so we had to order takeout in person. Contactless ordering and pickup would have been preferred. Below is a photo of the dish I ordered, the one vegetarian option. It was smaller than I expected for the price (nearly $30!) and was about 1/3 the size of my boyfriend's steak entree. For the price, it needed more vegetables/sides. However, it was tasty.
Overall, I think the food here is good--but a bit overpriced. My main disappointment was in the lack of safety measures, limited takeout hours, and no dinner outdoor seating in an empty patio. With a few adjustments, this restaurant could be a safe option for food in a pandemic. But right now, I cannot recommend dining here while COVID cases are still rising.