Darrin Rumph
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As we approached the restaurant, we noticed the parking lot was very small. Thankfully, they offer overflow parking nearby—located by the McDonald’s and the post office. We had to do a quick U-turn when leaving the main lot, then made a left toward the overflow area. It’s just a short walk from there to the restaurant. From the lot, the door we saw looked more like a side entrance, but we gave it a try and were able to walk right in. Inside, we were a little confused about where to check in, but we eventually found the host stand located near the center of the space, close to the bar. I let the hostess know I had a reservation for 11:30. Although we arrived about 30 minutes late, she was incredibly accommodating, acknowledged the reservation, and led us through the dining room. We were stopping in for a quick bite before heading to a beer festival and requested an outdoor table. They had plenty of patio seating with a well-thought-out layout. We were seated in a great spot—ample shade provided by a large umbrella, perfect for the warm day. Our server, Brandon W., greeted us promptly and gave us time to look over the menu. He mentioned he’d be happy to answer any questions we had. The drink menu featured several specialty cocktails, an unexpectedly solid beer selection, and some creative food options. Wifey ordered the Margherita pizza and a Howell’s Lager, brewed by SweetWater. We ended up sharing the lager since we knew there were more beers to come later 🙂. I went with the Clucker Chicken Sandwich, sweet potato fries, and a water. The food came out quickly. My sandwich was delicious—crispy chicken, great flavor from the mayo-mustard blend, and nice texture from the slaw. The sweet potato fries were nice and crunchy. Wifey really enjoyed her pizza—the crust was crisp and well-executed. Brandon W. was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and clearly knew the menu well. He made sure we were well taken care of from start to finish. We will definitely return to Howell's to try some other menu items.