S Timothy G.
Yelp
Ok, so first, when we said we didn't have a reservation, they asked if we minded sitting at the bar. . . Now, in a crowded restaurant that's bustling and busy, I get that. However. . . There were exactly 3 tables set and something like 10 empty (and not set up with napkins and so forth for reservations) , so I said "well, I'd prefer not to sit at the bar, if that's possible" she explained "well we just took a reservation for a 16 top and we're having to re-arrange the room to accommodate. . . Ok, they had a high top in the bar area and we took it. There were at least three booths unused and obviously not reserved. . .
The strip steak was $45, in Danville Ky. It was cooked nicely, but fairly tough and with plenty of gristle to deal with. It was the only steak on the menu. It came with a small slurry of "mashed potatoes" and a couple onion rings, garnished with some dried out shiitake mushrooms on the side.
The bourbon menu was odd, having only high end bourbons to choose from, and missing anything passing for a standard pick.
The dessert was average, and slightly dry (a "banana bread" bread pudding.
When we left the restaurant, there were about three other tables set, one older couple at the bar, and the "16 top still had not materialized."
The bartender who waited on us was very nice and tried very hard to make you feel welcome and to keep you attended.
Whatever they are going for, they are not there yet. I'm assuming when I see one steak on the menu, and it's the most expensive on there, that it's the best thing on the menu. I hope it wasn't. For their sake, I really hope.
For the record, the girl was basically on the phone taking the large reservation as we walked in. They beat us to contact with the staff by about 3 minutes. But they had a reservation. . .
Folks, take people in and make them feel welcome-- I know you want people to think of your place as "reservations required," but there was NO ONE THERE on a SATURDAY NIGHT.
We had two double cocktails, two steaks and dessert. $208 before tip.