Jason L.
Yelp
So, let's start with the good--the ambiance was really cool in here, it's clean and well decorated, and the bar area had a really cool atmosphere (we sat in the main dining area, but walked through this area). Would definitely recommend this place for grabbing a drink.
Now, here are the things we didn't like and the reasons we probably wouldn't recommend this place for a meal. I ordered the ribeye steak (I ordered it very rare and even gave a temp of 110 for clarity). Sadly, I basically got a hamburger that was well done through and through. The seasoning on the steak was good so I was able to get it down, but the chefs need some training on proper meat temping. The steak was rather thin for a ribeye, which I imagine was the reason it got overcooked.
Second, one of the members of our party has dietary restrictions (vegan). Yes, I know steakhouses are not designed to be accommodating, but Stoney River puts this on their website:
"From our vegan soups and salads to our plant-based entrees, we've got something for everyone. We take great care in ensuring that our vegan dishes are not only healthy and nutritious but also bursting with flavor. So whether you're a long-time vegan or just looking to try something new, be sure to check out our vegan menu options at your local Stoney River restaurant."
When we got there, though, the waitress looked at us like we were crazy. There are no vegan soups, no vegan dishes, and no plant-based entrees as the website would lead you to believe. Sadly, this was the reason we chose this restaurant, so that was pretty disappointing.
Lastly, our server was very nice and we could tell that she was trying, but she was a bit all over the place. Several parts of our order never got put in so we had to reorder and wait for those (they were also incorrect when they came out), half way through the meal the waitress tried to take my plate while I was still eating without checking to see if I was done (I had to grab the plate because I was chewing), and there were a handful of oddities in the whole process. Again, she was kind and was trying (and I got the vibe she might have been new), but it doesn't seem like the restaurant empowered her with the proper training to succeed. I don't fault her for any of this.
To close on a good note, they did bring a free piece of chocolate cake for the birthday person in our party, which was very nice.
I was between a 2 star and 3 star review, so if 2.5 existed, I would have given them that. All in all, good intentions, poor execution. We probably won't be coming back in the future.