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    Ma Deeter's

    3.7 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
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    MA DEETER'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    John B.

    Several years have passed since the old lodge burned down, and the community suffered a historic loss. This place has been rebuilt from the ashes and is now better than ever! I love stopping here. The food, staff, and patrons blend to create a fun experience. First, the food. They offer an excellent menu of local favorites and add regular specials that are often a surprise. The Saturday Night Prime Rib is as good as any I have had in high-end places. Second, the staff is friendly and fun. We always provide excellent service; you can count on them to go above and beyond. Recently, they allowed us to stay after closing to catch the overtime finish of a game we were watching. Third, the patrons. We always meet and enjoy visiting with the cast of changing characters sitting at the bar. Just plain fun!

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    Julie H.

    This was a great surprise after a day of off roading. A bbq bison burger and a cup of lobster bisque were an unexpected treat. Also, the shrimp scampi pasta was flavorful as were the ribs. The menu has a nice selection and the wait staff were friendly.

    Lester G.

    We live within driving distance of the restaurant but haven't stopped here since the fire and rebuilding. We decided we'd like a 'bar-burger' and decided to give Ma's a try. The building is clean, bright and nicely decorated in an 'up North' motif. We came for burgers, but the 'special' was chicken quesadilla. We weren't disappointed. The wait staff were nicely dressed and no sleazy tattoos. Our waitress was minimally attentive, but pleasant when she made an appearance. Our order arrived in a timely manner even though the place was very busy. Give Ma's a try.

    This fry is like fry ambrosia, food for the gods!!

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    Great place had prime rib, tasted good but large potion. Would go back again when I am on the area

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    Excellent! Food and wait staff made dinner perfect!! We had pulled pork nachos and ribs!!

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    Love this place, the food is great and the people are even better, my favorite place up in this neck of the woods.

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    Super good pizza and the ranch is delicious - fun place to go . The drinks were great with heavy pours.

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