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    Grindstone Charley's

    3.4 (91 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Nachos
    Michelle M.

    We were taking our son back to college and we stopped in for dinner. It was pretty good. It took a good long while to get our order. NONE of our food was as hot as it should've been. I have to wonder if it had been sitting for a bit after it was made. When my nachos got to my table, it was actually cold. The "melted" cheese had solidified. When I had brought this to the attention of our server she did say that her manager had mentioned something about that before the nachos were served. Okay. So if a MANAGER had noticed then why serve it at all? I just don't understand... but they did rectify the situation. Once I did get my nachos the way they should've been to begin with, they were delicious. We also ordered Fried Green Tomatoes. I LOVE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES and theirs is super good. Jalapeño Corn Chowder also yummy. (The chowder was the only item served hot.) The Voodoo Pasta and the Drunken Chicken also good. I would totally stop again if needs be. The server was sweet and kind. The bathrooms were clean and there is a lot for parking.

    Bloody Mary, regular mimosa and mimosa with sparkling grapefruit.
    Deanna A.

    We had a reservation for three of us at a booth in the bar area and were seated promptly. Our server was Sierra (sp?) and was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We a started out with a Bloody Mary and mimosas and the fried green tomatoes with chipotle ranch appetizer, all of which were very good and came out quickly. My husband ordered the tenderloin and onion rings and my sister and I shared a salmon salad and the Hoosier Hot Plate. Everything was delicious. The tenderloins were thick and had a nice, crunchy breading. The onion rings, potatoes with white gravy and green beans were perfect accompaniments. The salad had a nice sized portion of salmon and a great dressing that complimented it. To top it off, I got a free birthday dessert! Five words- Molten Chocolate Cake.... GET IT! You won't be disappointed if you like chocolate. Looking forward to our next visit!

    Lyle S.

    Not too shabby at all. Place was pretty packed but we were seated quickly. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. The menu has a good variety at nice prices. Food was average. Thing special but nothing to complain about.

    Carol R.

    Service is always great, however my sister and I went last night and Jennifer was our waitress and the Service was EXCEPTIONAL. If you're eating here, try the Long Island they are the best! Do yourself a favor and request Jennifer as your server, you won't regret it.

    Mike K.

    This is a nice place for a for a dinner with friends. Wifie and I enjoyed the experience.. the service was spot on. The food was good and the conversation was really good. I had the chicken Cordon Bleu with sweet potato fries which was really yummy. Wifie had the stir fry which she really enjoyed. We both had salads as one of our sides. This place is worth a visit again.

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    11 years ago

    The service was great. We really liked the atmosphere. food was kinda bland but they do have a wide variety to choose from.

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    10 years ago

    Had awesome prime rib for two last night. Great service, food, and price. Can't wait to come back to try the ribs.

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    Marble The Steakhouse

    Marble The Steakhouse

    4.2
    (82 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Our anniversary is February 14th and years ago, almost from inception, we have been going to Marble…read moreon our anniversary. It has never disappointed. Everything we have ordered has been top notch. We got hooked on the creme Brulé a couple of years ago and now it is a must do every time we go there. It's located in the old, refurbished RR depot and has that quaint atmosphere and ambiance we really enjoy. That time is almost here again and am trying to get reservations, which BTW, has to be done by phone even though they have been promising online reservations "coming soon" almost from day one in 2017. Get with it Marble! This is annoying.

    Excellent service, knowledgeable staff. The ambience was nice, and the drinks were constantly…read morerefilled. I ordered steak and asparagus ($40+). The asparagus was too chunky and woody... it tasted like it was old. The crab (steak Oscar) was canned, but it was remarkably high quality for canned crab, and didn't detract from the dish. My girlfriend enjoyed her meal as well. We also ordered the "chocolate tower" which turned out to be an extremely large slice of chocolate cake. It didn't "tower" but rather was lying on the plate as one regularly would serve cake, so the name was confusing. The cake was okay, though tasted a little dry, like it had been hanging around in the fridge for too long. It was an overall good dining experience and we'll try it again sometime, but probably trying a different dessert.

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    Seating
    Half rack of lamb with Dijon and herb breadcrumb crust & Broccolini with a watermelon mule
    Half rack of lamb with Dijon and herb breadcrumb crust & Broccolini with a watermelon mule
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    Outback Steakhouse

    Outback Steakhouse

    2.8
    (80 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We love outback! The Alice Springs chicken is our go to and we devour every morsel! Their honey,…read moremustard sauce is unparalleled. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

    Our server, Caidence, was friendly, but she seemed completely unaware of what was going on…read morethroughout our meal. When we were settled we were the first table in her section, and she only had three tables total (our party of 5, a party of 4, and a 2-top), yet she seemed very overwhelmed. We waited around 15-20 minutes just to place our order while it seemed she took care of the other two tables first. From there, there were multiple mistakes. While setting food down, the strings from her bracelet dragged right across my steak. I didn't want the kitchen to have to remake my steak because of her, so I didn't make a big deal out of it. But it's something a server should be aware of. As she was still taking our order, we changed one side from fries to a baked potato. She said no problem and that she'd fix it, but the food still came out with fries. We had to ask for several items that were missing, and it took around 10 minutes before she returned with them. Only then did she acknowledge the baked potato after we brought it up. The biggest issue was the Sirloin Sydney Salad. The menu describes it as fresh mixed greens, arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, pepitas, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic glaze, and steak. The only modification requested was no balsamic glaze, with the tomatoes, bacon, pepitas, and blue cheese on the side. Instead, the salad came out as a bowl of iceberg lettuce with about four cucumber slices and the steak on top. There were no mixed greens, no arugula, and none of the requested toppings on the side. After we had pointed it out to her, she eventually brought a small condiment cup of arugula and another with pepitas, after we were basically finished eating. The arugula was soggy, and the rest of the missing toppings never came. Paying around $22 for what was essentially iceberg lettuce and steak was very disappointing. Some of the blame certainly falls on the kitchen, but as a former server myself, I know it's also the server's responsibility to notice when a dish is obviously incorrect before bringing it to the table and to have it fixed. There were simply too many mistakes, and there seemed to be very little awareness of what was happening. Despite everything, we still left a decent tip because we eat out often and generally tip well. If I had been dining alone, though, this would have been one of the few times I felt a 10% tip was more appropriate. One final disappointment was that someone in our party ordered a sweet potato and was told they were out because they had used them all throughout the week. This was on a Sunday. It seems like a restaurant should plan inventory well enough to have a basic side item available through the weekend. Overall, the experience was frustrating because it wasn't just one mistake, it was a pattern of poor attention to detail from both the server and the kitchen.

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    Outback Steakhouse
    Outback Steakhouse
    Outback Steakhouse

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    Cook McDoogal's Irish Pub

    Cook McDoogal's Irish Pub

    3.8
    (107 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Went on a Monday for lunch and it was pretty empty. A few people at the bar that seemed to be…read moreregulars. The establishment is old and has dark wood from top to bottom, covered in Irish decor. We sat in a secluded area that honestly felt like we were on a boat. I got a Guiness on draft (because you HAVE to when you're at an Irish bar, right?). It was smooth and frothy. We got the pretzel bites and beer cheese (really good) and fried pickles. I got a french dip sandwich - which was on soft toast which made it really hard to dip in the au juis with fries (which were really cripsy and flavorful). Honestly, I've had better dip sandwiches so I wouldn't get it again however they have a very large menu and lots of Irish favorites. Will go back to the establishment for something else. Street parking- didn't see any private flat lot however there is a parking garage about a block away available. Service was good, no complaints.

    Went here while in town on business. Had a few recommendations. Went in on a Saturday for dinner. I…read morewas by myself so I sat at the bar as not to tie up a table. The bartender Brenda was awesome super friendly and was busting her butt. I got an old fashioned which was very good. I ordered the Shepherds Pie (half order) and it was very good. On the side I got McDoogal balls which were unique but they were good as well. I end the night with an excellent Irish Coffee. Greta value and good food. Definitely would go back and recommend you try it as well.

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    Boat of Wings
    Boat of Wings
    Shepherds Pie
    Shepherds Pie
    Breaded tenderloin with pub chips

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    Breaded tenderloin with pub chips
    Artie's Tenderloin

    Artie's Tenderloin

    4.5
    (20 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $

    The very definition of a hole in the wall. So review has nothing to do with ambiance lol…read moreI'm a transplanted New Yorker so a tenderloin is not part of my memories and honestly, I mostly don't enjoy fried sandwiches. In the world of tenderloins, these are stars. I ordered a lunch special my husband wisely ordered the tenderloin. Mine was...well look at the pictures. It was very tasty with the tenderloin you can taste that it's pork not a fried cracker. I will certainly get one next time. It's honestly the way to go.. I have a very sensitive nose and I can smell old oil at 100 feet there was no smell of oil at all. My husband had fries and they were not at all oily. Your waiter and waitress are the owners and the cook and whatever needs to be done I guess very pleasant prompt service. I'm going to post a bunch of pictures. The mashed potatoes in the picture are actual mashed potatoes not fake The green beans are probably canned possibly frozen. They were fine. My husband is the gravy connoisseur and he said the gravy was excellent. Everything you see in the pictures that I post everything including a 20% tip came to $22 and less than $.50 unbelievable .

    Artie's is a little corner sandwich shop that has been around since the 1940's. The tiny diner…read moreprobably hasn't changed much over those 80 years with original vinyl counter seats and Formica tables. I counted five booths and five counter stools that stayed full during our visit. The staff (a couple) are salt-of-the-earth sweet and hustle to keep orders coming. They know the regulars by name and cajole about family. The menu offers breakfast or lunch, with tenderloins as the featured items. Prices are inexpensive. Food comes out quickly. The tenderloins are premade and frozen. They are thin and the breading is flavorful. I had the daily special, a Tenderloin Manhattan which came with green beans and mashed potatoes. This was pure comfort food. The potatoes and tenderloin were good, but the gravy was over salty for me. My husband had the tenderloin sandwich with fries. The tenderloin was ok and the fries were really hot and good. An article on the wall indicated that Artie, the original owner, passed away in an auto accident in 1954. A local business award plaque hung above our table. I'm not sure that the shop is A.D.A. compliant as there are steps at the front door and the aisle is very narrow. There may be a ramp at a rear entrance, I couldn't tell. We found free street parking on an adjacent street. I give the place high marks on character and I love the service. The food is ok.

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    Breakfast menu 4/26
    Breakfast menu 4/26
    Tenderloin manhattan
    Tenderloin manhattan
    Artie's Tenderloin

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