Food
Food is entertainment, didn't you know? You keep quiet when you're watching a movie or reading a book, and if you are eatting a good meal, you shut up then too.
Ted's Montana Grill 8/7/05
We come in about forty minutes after noon on the tails of the church-goers crowd. My husband and I had been yearning to come in for a couple of months with the tantilizing promises of buffalo meat on our minds. However, we had steered clear a little gun-shy of the pricing. For whatever odd mood that had hit us, we seized the moment, and it looked like getting seat would be impossible. The beautiful wood booths and walls were gorgeous dark planed and moulded wood polished to satin. The place reeked of being inviting and didn't have the clamour of most weekend places where alcohol is served.
The hostess proffered the bar, and a quick conference, we accepted since we'd get to see our food being made and also have the full attention of the two-person bar staff. We were quickly made at home with the famous half-sours (half-cured pickles still tasting mostly of cucumber) and the friendly banter of our server. We quickly decided on some salt and pepper onion rings for an appetizer... less than 3$. It took a lot longer to decide on food. Fortunately I can say the price range is on par with Applebees, Chilis, O'Charleys, and Ruby Tuesdays from Appetizers to Steaks.
Be aware though, I saw most of the soft drinks came from the can. No worries from us, we got waters. I smelled some fabulous lemonade, and they juice their own oranges for orange juice from a large juicer that at first glance resembles a meat grinder. Much like the implement I saw them turning potatoes into french fries for frying. The bar was quite comfortable and I would say that I would happily go there again rather than ask for a booth. It was really fun to watch and listen and joke with the staff.
Our server helped me decide on which burger to get (bison of course), since I plainly stated I wanted RED MEAT. The Kitchen Sink sans the mushrooms. Our waiter said hang on, he'd get our orders put in after our appetizer came out to avoid crowding the bar. I was a little peeved, thinking he'd forget. I should have known better.
Firstly, he was prompt and did get our orders put in just before the onion rings came over. Secondly, these onion rings kick the living daylights out of ALL OTHER COMERS. Seriously. Good crisp onion that you can cut with a fork and it not come stringing out like others. Not greasy. Also big enough to put on a seven year old girl's wrist. In addition, they were piled six inches high off the dinner plate they came in on. If that wasn't enough, they bring a generous bowl of horseradish sauce to dip them in. I hate horseradish sauce, it normally burns my mouth or tastes like mayo. I loved this stuff so much I daubed it over the top of every single onion ring and asked for it to go with my burger.
When our burgers came out, I was happy. This thing looked ready to ante up to the Ruby Tuesday's Ultimate Collasal burger. Half the size, twice the taste, and still huge. For one, this thing has ham that tastes BETTER than Honeybaked, a fried egg (wish I'd gotten it scrambled I don't like oozing yolks but it didn't make me sick- I did drain it to cut down on the mess **VERY MESSY), bacon, grilled onions, and the first burger, bison or no, that was well done, an inch thick, tasteful, stayed together, and wasn't burned. I only just finished it. It was massive. I had to take my fries home (Which since they are 100% potato and nothing else- eat well the next day with no heating or grainy taste).
I don't advise the ultimate skinny dip for the men, hubby of course being sensitive to most breads and food additives got his without the bun. It was still good, but he didn't get full. It was served with cottage cheese, I had a taste- very good but was too full. He had more onion rings. They were so good. They beat even Buffalo Wild Wings.
Our server boasted they twice ground their meats, and even sell the buffalo by the pound (current location at $6.23lb.). You've heard me extoll the benefits of buffalo- beef with the fat of a chicken and all the essential viatmins. Low fat and as healthy as red meat gets. I can see if we don't find our buffalo at Publix (can be hard to get in stock at times), I can see us darting here.
Believe their slogan, because they do- and it's the TRUTH:
We got good service despite turning up in jeans and t-shirts at the bar. The food was great and the price was less than $24. I love this place and would advise it to anyone.
Ted's Montana Grill 8/7/05
We come in about forty minutes after noon on the tails of the church-goers crowd. My husband and I had been yearning to come in for a couple of months with the tantilizing promises of buffalo meat on our minds. However, we had steered clear a little gun-shy of the pricing. For whatever odd mood that had hit us, we seized the moment, and it looked like getting seat would be impossible. The beautiful wood booths and walls were gorgeous dark planed and moulded wood polished to satin. The place reeked of being inviting and didn't have the clamour of most weekend places where alcohol is served.
The hostess proffered the bar, and a quick conference, we accepted since we'd get to see our food being made and also have the full attention of the two-person bar staff. We were quickly made at home with the famous half-sours (half-cured pickles still tasting mostly of cucumber) and the friendly banter of our server. We quickly decided on some salt and pepper onion rings for an appetizer... less than 3$. It took a lot longer to decide on food. Fortunately I can say the price range is on par with Applebees, Chilis, O'Charleys, and Ruby Tuesdays from Appetizers to Steaks.
Be aware though, I saw most of the soft drinks came from the can. No worries from us, we got waters. I smelled some fabulous lemonade, and they juice their own oranges for orange juice from a large juicer that at first glance resembles a meat grinder. Much like the implement I saw them turning potatoes into french fries for frying. The bar was quite comfortable and I would say that I would happily go there again rather than ask for a booth. It was really fun to watch and listen and joke with the staff.
Our server helped me decide on which burger to get (bison of course), since I plainly stated I wanted RED MEAT. The Kitchen Sink sans the mushrooms. Our waiter said hang on, he'd get our orders put in after our appetizer came out to avoid crowding the bar. I was a little peeved, thinking he'd forget. I should have known better.
Firstly, he was prompt and did get our orders put in just before the onion rings came over. Secondly, these onion rings kick the living daylights out of ALL OTHER COMERS. Seriously. Good crisp onion that you can cut with a fork and it not come stringing out like others. Not greasy. Also big enough to put on a seven year old girl's wrist. In addition, they were piled six inches high off the dinner plate they came in on. If that wasn't enough, they bring a generous bowl of horseradish sauce to dip them in. I hate horseradish sauce, it normally burns my mouth or tastes like mayo. I loved this stuff so much I daubed it over the top of every single onion ring and asked for it to go with my burger.
When our burgers came out, I was happy. This thing looked ready to ante up to the Ruby Tuesday's Ultimate Collasal burger. Half the size, twice the taste, and still huge. For one, this thing has ham that tastes BETTER than Honeybaked, a fried egg (wish I'd gotten it scrambled I don't like oozing yolks but it didn't make me sick- I did drain it to cut down on the mess **VERY MESSY), bacon, grilled onions, and the first burger, bison or no, that was well done, an inch thick, tasteful, stayed together, and wasn't burned. I only just finished it. It was massive. I had to take my fries home (Which since they are 100% potato and nothing else- eat well the next day with no heating or grainy taste).
I don't advise the ultimate skinny dip for the men, hubby of course being sensitive to most breads and food additives got his without the bun. It was still good, but he didn't get full. It was served with cottage cheese, I had a taste- very good but was too full. He had more onion rings. They were so good. They beat even Buffalo Wild Wings.
Our server boasted they twice ground their meats, and even sell the buffalo by the pound (current location at $6.23lb.). You've heard me extoll the benefits of buffalo- beef with the fat of a chicken and all the essential viatmins. Low fat and as healthy as red meat gets. I can see if we don't find our buffalo at Publix (can be hard to get in stock at times), I can see us darting here.
Believe their slogan, because they do- and it's the TRUTH:
Turn-of-the-century and made-from-scratch go hand-in-hand here. Everything is fresh-made when you order. No frozen food in a pouch. No microwave. And no pretense. We're serving classic American “comfort food” favorites
We got good service despite turning up in jeans and t-shirts at the bar. The food was great and the price was less than $24. I love this place and would advise it to anyone.
posted by Razorhoney at 16:06
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