I heard so much about this place, I couldn't wait to try it. I went in late July 2011 with my wife and her friend, who had been raving about the food from previous experience. The place was packed and my expectations were high. I ordered the baby back ribs, my wife ordered rabbit fixed 4 ways, and her friend ordered sand dabs. My ribs were so gristly I couldn't eat them, the sand dabs were all skin and bones, and the rabbit wasn't very good either. I actually threw up when I got home. I was very disappointed. read more

There is absolutely no way to adequately describe The Store. One MUST experience it her/himself. There's better than great food. Way wonderful people in the kitchen and serving. Fantastic music - one night Elton John played there. (well, maybe not - but it was someone who KNEW Elton John and had played with him - in the non-biblical sense). The drive is beautiful. And when it's cold along the coast it's warm at The Store. Cate's Pizza is wonderful as is Cate. I love the Wedgie Salad. I'm still dreaming of the Saffron Pasta with Chanterelles. I would go on but my keyboard is all gooey-sticky from my drooling. read more

Always amazing in every possible way! Absolutely love everything about it. Popular with locals, so it's not a bad idea to make reservations.

Every time I travel within 75 miles of the Store, I schedule it to overlap a Monday night so that I reserve a spot there and can get another taste of heaven and a side thoughtful conversation. If you are willing to make a reservation a week or so in advance, wait an hour for your meal, chill with good folks you've not yet met and dine on the finest, most creative food you have ever tasted, then "the store" is for you. With a few local musicians serenading you, a handful of good looking wait staff and the best, rotating menu you will ever come across, you will have an experience to remember. Michael, at the helm is as straight a shooter as they come, no pussyfooting here. He has been rated the top caterer in Monterrey County for many many years. That's saying a lot! And for good reason. His dishes are the best of the best. The Cachagua Store is open only on Monday nights so that those who can not afford a catered hundred thousand dollar reception on Pebble Beach can have a taste of it, too. With butcher-paper curtains and sawdust on the floor that likely actually came from wood sawing nearby, the ambiance is the polar opposite of the Four Seasons. A reality check for the out-of-towner. Connoisseurs will be surprised and satiated , Snobs need not apply. Want to be coddled, catered to and pampered with pretense and posturing? Go to Carmel. Want something unique and unforgettable to tell your friends about for years to come? Make a reservation at "the Store" and prey they fit you in. read more

I absoulutely loved this restaurant, here's my blog post about it: http://thedappleddachshund.com/2012/02/02/cachagua-general-store/

Yes, It's as good as you get. Michael catered my wedding 30 years ago. He is still my friend,where I go to eat the best food around, and he's my caterer for any food event. His menu is what is fresh and in Season. Real hollandaise sauce, real fresh squeezed orange juice, great bread. Wonderful bacon. Cute and capable servers and so laid back you might not want to go home read more

If you go into this with the wrong expectations, you're going to be disappointed. It's not a "nice restaurant" or a "fine dining experience" - but it may be a great evening with an excellent meal, if you're in the right frame of mind. It's a hella long way out of town over wretched winding roads, with occasional spectacular views. (Remember that you're going to have to drive back after dinner, and make sure one person in your party doesn't drink. The road is tricky enough sober, believe me.) If you are prone to carsickness - well, good luck to you. Open the windows. (And if your GPS is like mine... keep driving for about 10 minutes after it says "you have reached your destination". This is uncharted territory out here.) It's no secret that the chef-owner is volatile and doesn't suffer fools At All, let alone gladly. Read his blog before you go, and if you don't think you'll like him... then that's a sign that maybe this place isn't for you. It is a restaurant only one night a week, using local food and local talent. Not Whole Foods-local, but just-up-the-mountain local. The fact that they can pull this together in the middle of nowhere is a miracle in itself. It's like a big culinary improv that you get to be part of. When we arrived, they were still printing the menus. The music is local, too. That may be a good thing, or not, depending on your taste. In our case, it was excruciating until after the band's first break, when it suddenly got pretty good. For the most part, the food is not presented haute-cuisine-style - some dishes are pretty, some are just piled with food. My only real complaint is that the portions tend to be freaking enormous. You definitely get your money's worth, but it may be more than you can eat. We will be dining on left-over Pork -Four- Six Ways (2 ways were added after the menus were printed!) for days. Not that that's a bad thing. The meal may take a long time - I think we were there for about 3 hours. The waitstaff were attentive and working hard to accommodate everyone's needs - opening windows, bringing water, clearing plates, replacing lost napkins - all that kind of stuff happened swiftly. The food took longer, but when you look at the extensive menu, and the complexity of the dishes, it's no wonder. (Try eating at Thomas Keller's French Laundry, by the way - three hours for dinner is standard, and it's way more pretentious and expensive, and way less fun than this place.) Everything we ordered was delicious. Standouts were the tomato gazpacho, the sorrel poached egg, and the incredibly flavourful skirt steak. read more

"Despicable." That is the word the judge in our court case used to describe Michael Jone's behaivor toward us. Despicable. My fiancee met and hired Michael Jones 6 months before our wedding. Admittedly, he was cute and charming in his black beret and white chefs jacket. He told us of all the wonderful choices we could choose from for our special day. Despicable. Then, about six weeks before our wedding, it was close to impossible getting in touch with him. And when we finally received a phone call -- thankyouthankyou -- he hung up on us when we asked for him to confirm a menu. Hung up on us!. Napolean would have been proud. Despicable. Over the next couple weeks, we e-mailed, phoned, and pleaded with him to affirm that he would cater our wedding. What was his response? Silence and a pompous text about how no one tells him what to cook: "Working for a former President right now...a party he threw together on 20 hrs notice based on a couple of parties we did for his daughter and her BFF in the last few days. Ordered cheeseburgers, we served roast organic chicken. Big hit. Prez: "Michael, I figured it out. You don't tell me how to run a country...I don't tell you what to cook." "Mr. President, a few years back I was perfectly willing to tell you how to run the country!" "Well, twelve hours ago I was thinking I could tell you how to cook a meal for my friends. I guess we both learned something!" I got an autographed memoir for my troubles." That was former President Bush. How comical is that? To us -- it was non-responsive and a slap in the face. Despicable. Now that we've won his appeal, he refuses to pay us and still holds on to our deposit (for over a year). Despicable. We are six-months in to our marriage, can not afford a honeymoon and yet, this man, refuses to respond to us. We are spending precious funds to collect what is rightly due us. Despicable. All great chefs have an ego -- I get that -- but they also understand that the client/customer should be treated with respect. Michael Jones is an example of an ego out of control. Despicable. Please don't make the same mistake we made. Michael Jones is rude and treats his customers like feudal vassals. Despicable. Please boycott him until he pays what an appellate judge (and is echoed by the filtered comments) called his conduct: Despicable. Scott and Jeni Brewster read more

We live in Florida and were visiting our friends recently in Carmel Valley and they suggested we go farther out in the country to the Cachagua store for dinner on a monday night. We were all disappointed. The menu said something about low and slow. A more accurate description should be slow and rude. They dont let you in on time even though you are courteous, then blame the customer for the slow service, and generally have a bad attitude. The food in no way makes up for the surly management. Frankly, this is the rudest restaurant we have ever been in. Our local friends said that it used to be pretty good but they wouldnt be back again. Apparently there are a number of good restaurants in the small Carmel Valley village we passed through on the long way out to Cachagua. Unfortunately we kept driving for a thoroughly nasty experience. jan read more

I LOVE The Store! Uptight control freaks need not apply. This place is for the fun-loving, incredible food-appreciating folks who dare to find it. Chef Michael Jones is brilliant, creative, entertaining, big-hearted (shh!) and incredibly talented. I've gone to parties he's catering that I would have missed, just to see him and EAT! I've been following Michael around the Monterey Peninsula for 20+ years, through his wildly successful Carmel restaurant, Silver Jones, and beyond, and have not only never had a bad meal, I have always had the most amazing foods and the MOST fun times! In fact, I usually don't tell anyone else about The Store, because with only two seatings and only on Mondays, I don't want to risk not getting in! This is the definition of a true 'hidden' gem! read more

what can one say about Cahchagua? How about this: the store is like the a-team's intro. If you are hungry...if no ordinary food can help...and if you can find them...maybe you can hire...The Michael's- Team. Lets face it, we all assume that Michael escaped from a maximum security military stockade at some point. And just like the A-team, we are darn glad they did. Reliably excellent food whether catered or in store. They have the madcap of Murdoch, the no nonsense of B.A. Baracus, and as long as your nice they will serve you food with a smile like Tempelton "Faceman" Peck. read more

Delicious, cozy, and unexpected. Unlike any restaurant you've ever been to or will ever go. If you didn't like it, its cause you didn't get it. read more

Love love love this place. So Cachuagua. Very laid back with well behaved doggies greeting you at the door. The service was friendly and very helpful. The food was so damn good I wish I could eat there every night. I am not a big dessert fan but that Apple Crisp with Jack Daniels Caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream was beyond real. Cannot wait to go back someday!! read more

Best breakfast ever! The atmosphere is eclectic and colorful. This is an old roadhouse and you feel like you've gone back in time. The breakfast includes hot coffee, orange juice and mini organic blueberry pancakes and organic maple syrup. We had the salmon omelet which was out of this world! Also can substitute for farm fresh vegetable sauté. Our waitress was so cute and sweet. We had a delightful time! read more

This was a 20th Anniversary dinner that my husband planned. Fun for us, very eclectic decor and especially the menu! Everything was made with TLC and the pairings of flavors were strange and delicious. Beef tartare with tarragon ice cream was my favorite--if I had to pick one! The drive was fun, too! read more

Great atmosphere, far down the road. The food tastes great. There aren't always much for vegetarian options, and the chef is so creative that pasta is a bit disappointing. Also, once they decided that they weren't going to open up one Monday and failed to think about calling us and letting us know even though we had reservations. Worth the experience when it works well, but a bit of a risk and a commitment. read more

Had a truly wonderful, memorable dinner. We were tipped off by our more experienced member to focus on appetizers and we ordered so many apps, we didn't need any entrees. It was the way to go! Each and every app was amazing. In the end, our only problem was that we got full and therefore didn't enjoy the last few as much. The portion sizes were surprisingly large. The flavors...unusual and fantastic. For example, beef tartare with tarragon ice-cream! The experience was definitely a foodies paradise. One star off the 5 because the place needs a good cleaning.Oh, camping in the parking lot? A definite plus after a long night of eating and drinking! read more

This review is for the Monday night dinner. Fun, local vibe. Roadhouse with a gourmet chef. Best venison and Kobe Wagyu beef I've had. Some of the dishes didn't seem to go, like the meyer lemon sorbet paired with pickled beets and smoked salmon. I also wondered why the pear and spring greens salad with rochefort cheese was so dang big. Applebee's-sized portions not necessary. Needless to say, we ordered too much. Would have been nice to have a tasting menu. Overall, it was fun night. Mellow old dog greeting you at your table, gray-haired Jerry Garcias covering 60s and 70s classics, fashionably-dressed winery owners with their college-aged kids out for dinner, dudes outside sparking up joints. read more

This place is super neat! Real homey feeling, AMAZING food. Service was a bit slow, but they were slammed for obvious reasons, and we weren't in a hurry which you should not be if your ass is driving all the way to cachagua for a spectacular meal!! Relax and enjoy a killer feast and a great atmosphere read more

Michelin star quality in a rustic setting. What could be better? We had a reservation at 6:30 and were seated right away. We live in the Santa Cruz Mountains and so thought the road was incredibly wide and well maintained. read more

We went there 3 months ago and we'll still talking about the incredible food!! This place is out of the way, quirky and funky with outstanding gourmet food at unbelievable prices! If you're in Monterrey on a Mon night- Go! It's worth the drive! We still refer to or trip there are "the greatest culinary adventure of our lives!" read more

Monday evening dinner was brilliant. Our party of four had a reserved table and shared dishes. Rabbit prepared 5 ways was incredible! The Valrhona Venezuelan chocolate dessert with sea salt and olive oil was unbelievably delicious, unlike anything I've tasted before. The Cachagua Boys local band was a blast playing The Doors, Neil Young and Rolling Stones, all with a low-key country twist. Fantastic ambiance, amazingly affordable for the quality and overall a legendary experience, once again living up to their epic reputation. Thank you! read more

I went there a few weeks ago with a friend who was crazy (stupid?) enough to drive all the way from Santa Cruz. I'm not going to go into all the various menu choices, because that is not the point of a journey out to Cachagua. Part of the experience IS the journey. Just to see Michael Jones give me a salute as I walked in the door (hadn't seen him in several years) was worth the journey. The woman playing music was AWESOME! (Who plays "Expecting to Fly" by Neil Young in a restaurant?) I don't mean to neglect or denigrate the food; it is great. But to me, the whole point of going here is the effort required to be a "foodie" because it is a hella' drive, lol. (And to the woman offended by the restrooms, stay in the "village" where you belong.) read more

Awesome food. A range of tastes and combinations. Organic when in season. Wines to compliment the menu. Interesting customers. You would never know, undercover VIPs frequent The Cachagua General Store just to experience the Restauranteur/Chef exquisite combinations of culinary perfection. High five. read more

What a true hidden gem! I can't begin to describe what a true magical culinary experience we had. The food, the ambiance, the service, ALL perfect! read more

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worth a Monday trip to Carmel Valley and then a 15-20 minute drive up a lovely winding mountain road at 15 mph just to eat at this restaurant. We seriously lucked out. We made reservations for a couple of nights at a lovely little bunkhouse down the road and our hosts asked if we wanted them to try to get us dinner reservations. They described the place and we said, "Why not?" Quite possibly the best decision of our entire lovely, week-long journey. Food is amazing, the environment is quirky and delightful, beyond my descriptive abilities, and there is live music. We looked at the menu and it's amazing selection, looked at the kitchen (you can look right in on all the magic if you are sitting at the bar) and thought, "How can they possibly do this from there?" Not only do they do it, they do it superbly. Do yourself a favor and plan this into your next vacation. read more

Great service, amazing food, and the wine is priced at standard retail! We had the steamed cauliflower, cioppino, duck confit, and the garden linquini. All were excellent, especially the duck. read more

New to the area and was recommended Cachagua from a friend of a friend of a friend. Made our way up and over the hills and through the woods...to grandmothers house....I mean Cachagua General Store...we went. I had the pork chop and the cabbage gazpacho with mustard ice cream. Let me just say that it was the best darn pork chop I ever had...not your 1/4 inch thick type of cut...this chop was about 1 and 1/2 inch. thick and perfectly cooked. Absolutely loved the menu, there were combinations on there I never even thought about and the results were awesome! My friend had the skirt steak and caesar salad which she raved about as well. And that's just the food! It feels like you've walked into a big Christmas Dinner where everyone knows everyone and even if they don't know you they say hello and ask how you are. Perhaps those who marked Cachagua low on the scale don't like people....maybe they should just eat at home. The band was great and you wanted to clap along...and I would have if I didn't have my face buried in my food. And the wine! Great selection...great prices....pay for bottle which most places around here charge for 2 glasses. Okay. So, in short. If you haven't checked out Cachagua, make a reservation, and make your tastebuds happy. It's worth the drive :) read more

Wow, what an absolutely extraordinary experience. Where to start? The Food: world class European cuisine, easily 3 star Michelin, at a fraction of the price. The Ambiance: lively energy, much laughter and rich inter-table conversation, choice of indoors with the live music, or out back at the big picnic tables with peacocks crying in the distance and roosters crowing in the trees. The management: colorful waitresses swirling trays among the tables and interfacing with the numerous deep country locals, chefs in the attached kitchen can be observed from the small bar, and are a floor show unto themselves...think flames, knives, and high energy. The Clientelle: the gamut, rich/poor, country/city, local/visitor etc..The common element? Happy Exuberance. Often, local vintners pass among the customers pouring samples of their best vintages along with the 'story' of the wine. In short, come with an open mind ready for a party of friends that you haven't yet met. read more

I have to say the general store isn't the best but if you need a small snack or alcohol, it's sufficient. The dinners served here, however, are amazing. I had bone marrow, a pizza, a full bottle of wine, scallops, and crab cakes all for only around $100. The cabin itself is very inviting and has great entertainment. I also have to hand it to the staff who dealt with a customer's dog that kept getting in the way --- very well. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in Carmel Valley again read more

Everytime we have been here the experience has been beyond excellent the staff always make you feel at home the atmosphere is relax an peaceful live music every dish is perfect to taste starting with appetizers to desserts food is fresh flavorful and made right in front of your eyes read more

Although I have heard great things about this best kept secret for years, last nite was our first experience. Fine dining for a fraction of the price and more fun! The casual atmosphere of a neighborhood party, laid back attire, two musicians playing music of Woodie Guthrie to the Beatles. White linens and folding chairs. If you love funky you will love this place. There are two seatings 6:30 and 8:30 pm. WE were there for the 6:30 seating and the place was "turning over" at exactly 8:30. No rush though. If you get the duck. It is FABulous! Presentation is great, quantity is plentiful and you def won't go home hungry. Bring your own bottles of wine. There's no corkage fee... Waitress said they run out of the duck every week. So if it' one of your favorite menu choices better get there for the 6:30 seating or you will probably miss out. It's no wonder why reservation are required or you may end up eating at the bar. read more

I believe Steven's review was not only entertaining and well written but also extremely accurate. He is indeed correct when he says "you don't deserve it." The Cachagua General Store truly is an excellent find. The food is beyond compare. The starters are true gems. I highly recommend anything prepared with or even next to the brussel sprouts. I had the duck, which was outstanding, but I can't imagine anything being less than stellar here. The only thing better than the main course was the dessert. You may not think chocolate mousse goes well with olive oil and sea salt but you would be very mistaken, much like I was. Once again you cannot possibly order something you will not like off the dessert menu. The ambiance is also truly excellent, and even elegant in a primitive sort of way. There is nothing fancy about the building containing this epicenter of culinary excellence, with the exception of the butcher paper curtains with lace drawn on them. They are well drawn and truly captivating. As for the head chef and as Steven once again wrote "wild man" and "food genius," he actually is. If Iggy Pop and Ted Nuget were to have an illegitimate love child it would be Michael. His creativity is amazing. I will also say that Michael is one of the most compassionate and patriotic people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. When you go I highly recommend you take at least two Ashleys and a Abi with you. Not only will you have the opportunity to share all the amazing food they order but you will also spend an engaging evening in the presence of grace and beauty. If only I had the option to give 6 stars... read more

I am no longer a fan of this place. I used to LOVE it. I thought the atmosphere was unique and the food delicious, even if too heavy compared to my usual diet. But lately I have been disappointed. I guess the bad service finally got to me. Service was never good (unless you know the owners, then you get special treatment), but the good food kind of made up for it. Not anymore. The last time I was there, was for breakfast and they pretty much forgot about our table. We had to wait a long time and had to ask for coffee/water refill; otherwise there wouldn't be any. And there was nothing special about the breakfast menu. There are only three items; all of which are disgustingly greasy. It certainly was not worth the one-hour drive through that windy road. And every time I have gone there for dinner, we have had to wait between half an hour to one hour just to be seated, and then at least another hour just to get the food, and I always had reservations. I don't think I'll go back here. There are so many other great restaurants in the area; why waste the gas? read more

Cachagua General Store - Eggs benedict floating in gross oil (look closely) - New American Near Me - Carmel Valley, California

It takes 45 minutes to get here from Carmel Valley Ranch on a narrow winding road. The General Store is unique and definitely quirky and the exterior is rustic but inviting. The friendly staff can seat you inside or outside and it is recommended that you call to make a reservation because Sunday brunch and Monday dinner are popular. The Eggs Benedict (they call it Eggs Bennie) blueberry pancakes and omelets we ordered were outstanding. They serve Odwalla O.J. and excellent coffee. Prices are reasonable. If you can handle the lengthy drive on winding roads you will be rewarded with great views of the majestic California hills. read more

This was our first visit to Michael Jones' Cachagua General Store Monday night dinner since he relocated to Lokal in Carmel Valley Village. A large heaping bowl of freshly harvested chanterelles immediately caught our attention as we walked into the restaurant. While Lokal may lack the funky rural roadhouse character of the old store, the interior is comfortable, the roof is solid, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxing. Staff continues to make this unique Monday nite dinner feel like a home-cooked gourmet dining experience. Lee Lightfoot is tending to wine, Michael and Brendan are in the kitchen, and Pat Clark is playing music out front. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating and now has a little more room to comfortably maneuver around tables and guests. The food is as incredible as ever. Our party of six ordered a wild mushroom bisque, two variations of pumpkin soup/bisque, crab cakes, six beet salad, chanterelles and crostini, braised cauliflower-for appetizers. Our main courses covered lamb, beef, fish, fowl, and more wild mushroom preparations. Desserts were apple crisp, bread pudding, and a variation of death by chocolate. Every dish ordered was perfectly prepared and equally memorable. The crab cakes were the best we have ever had, supported by a balsamic reduction and creme fraiche style sauce. The mushroom and pumpkin soups were delicious. Nothing new to add about the other dishes we ordered. They were each full of flavor and layered. Everything was spot on, including service. This continues to be a remarkable gift to the food scene in the Monterey Bay Area. It reflects high quality food at 1/2 the price of anything close to comparable on the Peninsula. I am not certain why Michael continues to produce this event every Monday (plus Sunday brunch), but it remains one of the privileges of residing in this area to be able to enjoy his Monday nite culinary adventure. read more

This place is a treasure. The trip from Carmel on Cachagua Road was winding and alternately climbing and descending with invigorating views of southern Carmel Valley in the late afternoon sunlight. After nightfall, we elected the more placid return route back via Tassajara Road to Carmel Valley Road. The place itself is as laid back as you can get, with blue and white checkered tablecloths, small votive candles and random decorative objects. We pulled into the parking lot behind a momma peacock crossing the road with her three little chicks. The restroom is actually a library with cookbooks ranging from Escoffier to NOMA. Behind the bar, the kitchen is open-view. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food takes center stage. We had three appetizers including roasted bone marrow with shiitake mushrooms and parsley, roasted baby ranch beets with balsamic reduction and coconut/chevre dressing, and a Dungeness crab cake with basil oil and rosemary aioli. Main courses were Berkshire double pork chop with berry/juniper reduction and mango-pineapple chutney, maigret of Muscovy duck breast with hibiscus/cherry reduction, and bacon-roasted leg of venison with bing cherry/pluot sauce. All that with a bottle of Morgan 2014 12-clone pinot noir, and followed by desserts including Venezuelan chocolate crèma inglese with sea salts and arbequina olive oil, and pears poached in malbec with plum coulis, Bay ice cream, and white chocolate crema inglese. That's a descriptive mouthful but the food was even better. The friendly barkeep even treated us to a complimentary taste of 1983 Sauternes with dessert. The food itself makes this place a winner, but the price/quality ratio amps it up to premier level. The tab for the wine was only one dollar over the retail price currently listed on the winery website. We'll be back often. read more

Amazing food!! This is definitely in the middle of no where but its worth it! Fun atmosphere great food!! I recommend the duck, short ribs, and creme of tartar!! From the salads to desserts its amazing! I will be back for sure! read more

This place is for your ultimate Monday night food pilgrimage. If good food is what you seek in life, this is your place. I've had the best pork I've ever tasted here. I've tried their pork five ways, pork chop, duck confit, short ribs, beef tartare with tarragon ice cream, roasted bone marrow bruschetti, ahi tuna carpaccio, panzanella, grilled pork ribs in mole, braised lamb shank, creme inglese araguani con EVOO and sea salt, and creme brûlée. Everything is exceptional on this menu. Amazing food takes time to prepare. If you're someone who puts in some effort for the sake of eating good food (coming home from work and making crabs and spaghetti into the wee hours of the night or smoking an 8 lb. Brisket for 9 hours on your day off), this place will not disappoint -- especially with a good bottle of wine. However, if you would rather heat up a microwave pizza instead of driving two hours on a Monday night, then please just stay home so you don't get all angry and cranky, while everyone else around you is enjoying themselves. read more

To me, it was more like a spot somewhere between *Brigadoon* and *Deliverance*... but then it WAS dark. I have mixed feelings about this place and am surprised it has ALL 5 stars - this place must have a following or people who grew up there to support it. I had heard, "It's like eating gourmet food out of a garbage can - you can do it, by why would you?" This got my curiosity up so I decided to go the distance to check it out myself... Five stars, REALLY? PRO: Gourmet food, well, sort of. The servers were very kind and hard working... there was a huge assortment of patrons from different social classes (businessmen/bus drivers, stars/strays ad described by Steven W). Those who wore a suit & tie/dress & pearls felt WAY overdressed, and they were. Those of us who wore jeans with holes in the legs were equally over dressed but still comfortable. The meals were pretty reasonably priced and interestingly different yet quite tasty. I had been warned, if you don't mind dogs in the dining room, or inebriated local celebrities hanging around, this is the place for you. It's a partying type place - a place I would have enjoyed after a long motorcycle enduro weekend- and it's ok to be loud here. The curtains are drawn on paper and hung in the windows, so easy to change when necessary. CON: When I heard *Roadhouse* I thought of Tarpey's Roadhouse on #68... ummm, FAR from it. I was sorry I forgot my paint scraper and bucket of paint, and my construction guys. Inside was a bit dusty with windows that needed washing and as I was warned, spider webs all about. I won't slam it any more than that - I heard they'll flat run you out of town if you criticize their establishment. and they hob nob with important military commandos so far be it from me to mess with them. Oh, and don't venture off the road at night. I got the unmistakable feeling that if I pulled over along the road side, I was in big trouble.... no one has fences like those, for miles and miles and miles, for no reason and I was sure, more than once, something sinister & scary was aimed at my head when I peered a little too long through the fence trying to make out what was hidden on the other side. But then maybe it WAS just my imagination... yeah, that's what it was.... my imagination. Now that I'm a bit more prepared, and the shock has worn off, I just might go back, when the sun is shining both to and fro.... but never again in the dark. read more