I don't know if I would've expected this kind of place in this location. Definitely Tex-Mex inspired, and I think they carried it off. So while no Bobby Flay, I think they met their goal, hence the five stars. I had some excellent flank steak. Chips and salsa were really fresh and good, although it was more of a pico de gallo and so a little messy. We had the charbroiled jalapeños to start in. Those are pretty good. My daughter had the grilled chicken, Caesar, and enjoyed it. Overall, the atmosphere was a little fine dining, but still pretty chill. There was enough interesting Options on the menu that I would go back in the area. read more

We made a reservation (they accept 1 week in advance) for a party of 8 and it was ready early, accommodated well and couldn't have been more pleased with its location in the restaurant. We asked up front if they split the bill individually, they do not, but we were prepared with our own plan, so I encourage you to do the same. The Bullhouse was nice inside, a casual eatery with a Mexican leaning flare. Everything was enjoyable and everyone was happy with their drinks, appetizers and meals. They have a small vegan menu, which could be better, but our one friend was very happy to see that they had one at all. Service was smooth and the place had a nice energy. We were thankful for them taking good care of us and hosting our group. If you're in Chestertown it's an easy recommendation to make. Enjoy! read more

The BullHouse - Pork chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Chestertown, New York

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves the perfect steak. All four of us at my table ordered steak and all four were perfect. The service was very good and the ambiance is nice and casual. read more

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Went there for our anniversary. Walking in had high hopes. Which was dashed as soon as we got our drinks . Ordered a Bloody Mary had to have been the worst I have had in years. Had the soup of the day which was fair. As for our meals Disappointing. Cornbread tasted rancid . Waitress was pleasant the only reason giving 3 stars. Unfortunately will not be back. After having conversation with the owner. I will give her the benefit of the doubt. Apparently the kitchen accidentally messed up the cornbread. Which accounted for the taste. And as to the Bloody Mary. She described the ingredients which usually go into there Bloody Mary that weren't in the one I received. At some point will give them another chance. read more

The BullHouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chestertown, New York

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This was probably more of a 3.5 but I'll edge them up. Ambiance is nice overall mainly because of the fireplace but it's a little dated. Our waitress didn't seem to want to be there but she did check in on us and got what we needed. The food was pretty good. We started with the pretzel board which was really good. Cool concept. I had the coconut shrimp for dinner with green beans and a baked potato. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. Flavor was a little light and the dipping sauce was a bit odd. It also came with cornbread which unfortunately had a weird flavor and none of us liked it. For dessert I had a raspberry chocolate chocolate crust cheesecake. It was really good. Overall there were some hits and some misses but I would return if I go back to the area to ski. read more

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In my life I've experienced some racism but the elderly waitress we had--takes the cake. She was extremely rude, would ask a question and then walk away without listening to the answer. She was extremely curt. Had the audacity to ask if my friend had a place to warm her desert when she asked for it to be take out. The Maitr'd stared at us for quite some time while wiping down the counters before stepping up to seat us. Seemed to be surprised that we had a reservation and didn't get the name for our reservation correct either.I didn't think much of it at first. I don't like to quickly assume racism. A lot of ignorant folks are using that as a free pass these days. That's not me. Stares seemed common in Pottersville and the surrounding towns but being curt and rude is not acceptable. My good friend who attends Word of Life and is currently living in the area said a prayer for the waitress and even gave her a tip--despite our objections. If you are a person of color or of a different race visiting or thinking of moving here, be prepared for the stares and be weary of what you might encounter. Food was good but being treated badly will ruin any meal. read more

We eat at the Bullhouse regularly and have NEVER had a bad experience. The food is always excellent, the service friendly and helpful and it's one of the nicest restaurants in the area as far as ambiance. They can get busy when the tourist season is at it's height, but that doesn't change the quality of the food or service in our experience. read more

Came in tonight and at first I felt bad for the server, but by the end of the night we realized the server was horrible and apparently just hated us. We came in a bit early for our reservation but the table was ready and we were sat immediately at 6:30. Our server didn't come to us at 7:10. She immediately said she was short staffed and we could see she was running so we offered twice to order everything at once (both to help and we were waiting so long with two young kids) and she felt like that was too much at once and said the kitchen needed to stagger. We ordered 4 apps and 6 drinks to start. 20 minutes later we got two bar drinks and two chocolate milks. The server tells us that the bar is backed up but it took another 15 for the Coca Cola and Pino Gris to come. At this point the server tells us that one of our four apps were ordered the same time as another table, the guac, and so we weren't getting it (important for later). After 15 min we finally get to place our entree orders, including the two kids meals for the less than 2 year old and 5 year old who have been sitting for almost an hour. We get our food roughly 30 minutes later, a coffee was ordered but no actual sugar brought ( came 20 minutes later). All of the food was good except the weird vanilla sea bass and spice sweet potatoes - absolutely disgusting. We ask for the checks and the table side guac is still on it, we ask that to be removed because it was never received and for the bill to be split down the middle and one of the locals with us had a gift card. The server acted like that was the worst request in the world. 20 more minutes later and the check is brought back - we saw that we were charged for an extra glass of wine and we later learned she still just ran one card for the whole bill. The couple and two kids had enough and paid and left. I and my friend, a local here, were at the table a couple more minutes while my friend searched her bag for something. The server approached a new table said her night was hell and locks eyes with me and says to the table I'll tell you later." Tables sat after us came and went before we could get our bill. My table said it before I did - every time I spoke she seemed exasperated. Our table was the only table that had a black person in the establishment. I hope this is unrelated but my friend who frequents here often thought it as well as the entire table. We've since seen another review where another person of color felt uncomfortable here. I recommend POCs staying away. I'd warn others away from this place. All things considered we STILL tipped 15% even though it was undeserved. I will never be back and Friends Lake Inn should never refer people here. read more

The service was fantastic and the food was surprisingly elegant for upstate NY. Wine selection was also great. We're happy we have another restaurant we can add to our rotation. read more

Girlfriend Googled best steakhouse in the area and the results within 25 miles brought up the Bullhouse. Took us about 30 minutes from when we found it to get there. Arrived to a half full restaurant on a Saturday night. To be honest I was skeptical because it was prime time on a Saturday and it wasn't packed. The decore was nice. The restaurant was clean.....but the food...was the best thing in the house. We both ordered different cuts of steak cooked a little different. Both steaks were cooked to our liking and had a really great taste. All the sides were just as good. My girlfriend never cleans her whole plate and tonight she did. Said it was one of her best meals she can remember in a very long time. If we didn't live 6 hours away we would be regulars. Try the Bullhouse, we don't think you would be disappointed. Rob and Tara- Hershey Pa. read more

We had a reservation placed in advance for a group of 6. Early in the day of our reservation, my mother in law (with stage 4 cancer)asked if she could join us because she was feeling up to it. We called around noon to upgrade to 8 and was advised we would not be accommodated. 2 of our party had to sit nearby. The waitress was indifferent about it too. Owner/Mgr has a poor attitude and doesn't deserve my patronage again. read more

Lonnie and her team went above and beyond for us and we're very thankful to have such a quaint, beautiful dining establishment nestled right here in Chestertown. Bullhouse is one of our must go to places on our annual Summer's bucket list when we visit the Lake George region. We always receive top notch service and some of the best food the region has to offer. We have been there for their Mexican night, Burger night, and everything has always been exquisite. Don't skip over the apps as they offer some amazing plates....Their chicken wings are to die for, both their BBQ and hot garlic will tantalize your taste buds, making you yearn for more, but remember, the main courses are where it's at. If you have a good appetite, you'll be blown away by their PRETZEL CHARCUTERIE!!!! This is one of those appetizers that's best to share among friends and family. It's HUUUUGE! Remember, save room, because the main courses are always divine and delicious. Chicken, burgers, vegetarian, or a perfectly cooked steak, you can't go wrong here! Some of the best homemade sides too, from their coleslaw to their homemade cornbread, sooo good! We're very lucky and fortunate to have stumbled upon this place and we will always spread the good word of this place. I'm already looking forward to coming here next summer! If you're looking for an intimate place to bring a date, or a place to bring the entire family, this is it. You can't go wrong here. Don't walk, run there! Expect to have a little wait during the busy nights, but it's definitely worth it! Thank you, Bullhouse! read more

We were truly impressed by our first visit to the Bullhouse that such a high level of quality could be found in this small, out in the wilderness area of Chestertown. Could they do it again? We had been given a handout at the end of our previous visit that encouraged us to return in November to receive some kind of surprise. So, why not take them up on the offer? We arrived about 5:30 on a Saturday evening when there were only two other tables occupied and another couple was being seated in front of us. By the time we left, I think three or four more parties had been seated. I can understand now the reason for the "return in November" promotion. The local Paradox Beaver Bite IPA ($6/pt) was again on draft and both us, without hesitation, decided on it. Our friendly server Joyce informed us of the evening's specials as we reviewed the menu, trying to not order anything that we had tried on our last visit. One of the specials she recited was the Oysters on the Half Shell ($11) that are also on the menu. We had wanted to order them the last time, but they had run out of oysters. So we quickly put our request in for them while we continued studying the menu. I won't say they were a disappointment, but I think it's one of those situations where you build up an anticipation over time of what you are expecting and then it falls just short of what you thought you would be getting. The chorizo flavor was not as full as I had hoped for, and I don't think I noticed any flavor from the crumbled blue cheese. The corn and red pepper cream sauce however, was just right to not overpower the oyster and the broiled breadcrumbs on top made for a very attractive looking serving while also adding another texture and dimension. The Soup of the Day was tomato based with Mexican spices, diced chicken, and queso fresco ($5 cup/$7 bowl). That sounded inviting to me as the weather was finally becoming more Novemberish. My wife was drawn to the Charbroiled Jalapeños ($6). The soup was delicious, not overly spicy, with great flavor, and inner warming. I didn't want to take a chance on spoiling it by adding the provided oyster crackers. The Jalapeños, sliced in half, were a nice combination of flavors with the cheese, bacon, and smoked paprika. Their spice built up over time, but they didn't numb your taste buds for the next course. For her entrée, my wife chose the Quinoa Stuffed Chile Rellenos ($13 entrée/ $9 app.) with the optional Manchego ($1). It was served with a red piquillo pepper sauce, a side of cold slaw, and a mix of green beans and carrots. The quinoa filling was a nice change from the more typically simple cheese approach. A very tasty dish. My choice of entrée was a menu item that was being featured as a special that night, the Prime Top Sirloin ($19; 8 oz./$23; 12 oz.) with a creamy onion sauce. We're talking "all natural baseball filet cut Black Angus, aged 28 days." I like my steak rare to medium-rare, but I wanted to see what the kitchen believed was best for this cut and quality of meat. So I requested it be cooked to the Chef's recommendation. It came out with a nice char on the outside and a beautifuly warm, rare inside. The flavor was exceptional. The sides were the same as those served to my wife, except I was also served cornbread and a choice of starch. I opted for the hand-cut fries. I had two disappointments with my dish. The fries arrived only warm. What a shame, because you could tell that the outside would have been even crispier if hot, and the inside was still soft and full of good potato flavor. The second disappointment was the serrated steak knife. Cutting the filet made me think that the meat was not going to be as tender as I was expecting. However, chewing revealed not only the wonderful flavor of the beef, but also the anticipated tenderness. The knife issue was confirmed when I cut my leftover portion at home with a sharp non-serrated knife. That was the most enjoyable steak I've had in awhile. Our promotion surprise for returning in November was a complimentary dessert. Having sampled on our last visit all but one of the offerings for this evening, my decision by default was a Pumpkin Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream topped with cinnamon dusted whipped cream. This is one of those times when I'm grateful that my wife tends to be too full for dessert. She takes only a very small taste and leaves the rest for me. The tart was very good, but I could have eaten a quart of that cinnamon ice cream. Service again, was excellent. Our server Joyce was there to check on each course to see that everything was to our liking and she exudes a very warm and welcoming sincereness. I'm sure we'll be visiting again, but maybe not until after the crocuses bloom. read more

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Omg the food was excellent. We had tapas. One was better than the next. We ended with chocolate lava cake. Great service and the food was amazing. I have been coming up to the Adirondacks for years and never new about this place. Best restaurant hands down. read more

Loved everything about this place! Super food allergy conscience we had zero issues being gf and df. Friendly service and delicious food!

What a wonderful surprise!! We stopped on our way through the area to our regular spot, and it wasn't open for dinner until May. So, we turned around and noticed this place in the building formerly housing our original destination. We decided to go in, even though I couldn't get an internet connection and Yelp would not open on my cell phone! That was a little scary... We walked in and I have to say, wow. Nice decor, upscale, and not too noisy. Not expecting that i the middle of this small Adirondack town. Seated in a booth, we perused the menu and chose to start with the tableside guacamole. It was so fresh and I could actually taste the avocados. Maybe bland for some, but my days of high spiciness are sadly over. For my main course I had the caesar salad with sliced steak. The salad was a head of Romaine sliced in half and grilled- wonderful and different! Perfect prep on the meat and the dressing & parmesan just right! I tasted the sausage & corn chili and it was yummy. The corn bread needed something- usually for me it's more butter (on everything) but it was eaten happily enough. Our server, Sharon, was helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

The BullHouse - Caesar salad with sliced steak! - Steakhouses Near Me - Chestertown, New York

Great staff. We had a fun time here and the food is great. Recommend the pork chop and the steaks were also very good. Gotta have the molten chocolate cake. read more

Awesome place, walked in sat at the bar and bartender was busy as bartender and waiter so he said to us it's going to be a few minutes. This is the right move, he acknowledged us so we new he would be back soon. How many times during COVID you get completely ignored by busy staff when it only takes a second to let someone know I got you. Place is clean not too loud, very comfortable, staff was great, food was great we are definitely going back soon. read more

This might have been the very best burger I ever had. Burger night on Tuesday night with a special burger: Gouda/cheddar cheese and corn salsa. Homemade fries and pickles. Excellent service. Awesome meal in an unassuming place. read more

Wow. Called to order the overpriced pasta at 6:01 and was informed that I missed the cutoff of 6 PM for take out orders. Really? Your chefs can't handle a pasta and chicken dish a minute after the cutoff? Surprised they've actually been in business as long as they have. read more

What a lovely place! The food was good the service fast and courteous. Hubby had the ribeye which he gave high marks to and I had salad and side of empanadas and parmesan mushrooms. Very yummy! And we can't say enough about their homemade salsa!!! read more

Second time was better than the first. Nice atmosphere & a decent selection of fresh, tasty & reasonably priced. Great service. We will return. read more

We were staying nearby at Friends Lake and decided to go out one night. The atmosphere was pleasant. The wait staff was courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful. All four of us were very pleased. I had one of the best soups I ever had, a nice salad, a delicious pasta/chicken dish and we all shared a delectable dessert. What a surprise. I highly recommend it. read more

This was the second visit my wife and I paid to The Bullhouse, and it was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. Stopping in on a cold winter night, we enjoyed spectacular steaks, my wife having twin petite filet mignons and I had the signature ribeye -- the largest and best ribeye I have ever had. Our steaks were perfectly medium rare, as ordered, and the sides -- fresh-cut fries for me, baked potato for my wife, as well as green beans, were all packed with flavor and absolutely the perfect accompaniments to our steaks. For dessert we shared a rum-infused bread pudding that was absolutely mouth-watering, light and sweet with that custardy/french toast mouth feel that marks a perfectly conceived and executed bread pudding. Under misc. notes, I would mention that The Bullhouse offers free tortilla chips and salsa while you await your entree, and the homemade chips -- flour, not corn (I prefer flour-based tortilla chips) were a delicious golden brown with interesting nooks and crannies, while the salsa was delightfully balanced and the exact chunky consistency I love. Both our server, Sharon, and other staff checked on us frequently, and were super helpful and accommodating, solving a couple of minor problems we encountered with grace and good cheer. Their handling of these issues was so seamless and professional that the issues themselves aren't even worth mentioning. Problems happen from time to time in any enterprise, and it's how the staff resolve them that ultimately matters -- and we literally could not have asked for better attention and service from these folks. We left feeling the staff and management understand precisely how important it is to please their guests, and with the sense that they are genuinely happy to do so. We utilized a restaurant.com certificate (using the app on my phone) to get a discount on our meal (another area in which our server was on top of her game, knowing exactly how to handle it), so we really got a bargain. With tax and tip, not counting our discount, our meal came to about $85.00. With the discount, it was about $60.00. A bargain at either price. We will be back to The Bullhouse soon. It's one of the North Country's very best restaurants, and well worth a visit. read more

The BullHouse - The Bullhouse's signature ribeye with fresh-cut fries, green beans and cornbread. Outstanding value! - Steakhouses Near Me - Chestertown, New York

Wow so disappointed! We came here specifically for their "vegan" menu. When we got there the host told us that they were full, so we opted for take out. Using their "vegan" menu we ordered food then waited an hour. During that time 2 parties who did not have reservations got seated (we know this because we were waiting close to the front and overheard the entire conversation, BTW or party was 2 and theirs was 4 and 5). When our food finally came, we went home and opened up our take out containers. Not only was the food not what we ordered but it was meat. One of the orders was actually correct however it really should've been listed as a small appetizer not an entry because the portion was so small. Honestly I really wanted to give this place 1 star but I'm holding back because the waitress that took our order was quick to apologize. She said it was her mistake that we got meat instead of vegan food, and she quickly had her manager call us back. We are all human and her apology was sincere so I appreciated that. Overall: NOT vegan, overpriced, not great customer service In response to the owner: yes we did received complimentary chips while we were waiting, but we also ordered drinks and were drinking. Honestly the waitress was really great, I have no complaints about her! We even tipped. It's more disappointing, we went here only for the vegan menu and didn't get that, period! Then since we had already waited an hour, then opened up the food when we got back home- which is another 15 minute car ride, we were starving. The food that was vegan was an appetizer not an entree, and should be listed accordingly, so there are no surprises. If we knew it was a small portion size we would've ordered something else. That's your fault, I believe it was listed as an "favorites" but doesn't imply that's it's a small plate. So please do not insult me, and yes I'm keeping my 2 star review. read more

We highly recommend this place! First of all, we were traveling down from business in the Lake Placid region and their menu stood out from a half dozen or so we checked out with appealing and creative selections. We walked in and were greeted immediately. We were directed to sanitize our hands before proceeding. The restaurant with high, airy ceiling was divided in two sections - the dining room and the bar. Both areas had widely spaced seating and were immaculate. On to the food... There were so many things we wanted to try but when we were told it was "Rib Night" we just had to try them. We started with the grilled Romain Caesar which was fresh and crunchy with the perfect amount of salty cheese and creamy dressing. The half rack of ribs followed with perfect timing. The meat fell off the bone and melted in our mouths. The sauce was tangy with a nice amount of spice and if it were possible I would have cleaned my plate. It came with a baked potato, fresh green beans and a hunk of cornbread. Stuffed, we took the leftovers with us. We'll make a point of stopping here again! read more

Excellent food and service! While Chester town is off the beaten path, well worth the trip!

In a town where many are likely to have disappeared. On a street lacking much competition. You may ask yourself, "Is the lighting truly warm, or are the bulbs just yellow?" Well, nothing could be cozier than the shelves of finely curated cushions. Yet the paintings of proud cattle aren't answering... or are they? The restaurant is where people go to "be happy." Let's talk about the menu. International: where manchego meets andouille and penne. A tomato-mango-coconut-cumin-rubbed-Australian-seafood option. A barbacoa so exotic it's Spanish. But the highlight: the Premium Pretzel Charcuterie where Aji and Bavaria meet undefined meats. You want wine? The Laurent Miguel promises a juicy, full blend of mocha, rosemary, thyme, and both mellow and intense berry/floral flavors. It also stings a bit going down. Another Pinot noir promises layers of Christmas spices with enveloping savory forest floor nuances that bring "energy and balance" across an "impressively long finish." We had the burger and fries with single pickle chip. Solid. read more

I went to the Bullhouse tonite with 3 fRiends and had a Spectular dinner! Two of us had the tremendous burger! RibEye rare was wonderful. The twin filets excellent. Also the Onion strings were a great treat. This is a tremendous secret! What a special place. read more

Been in Schroon Lake for the week and we were tired of the dining options there. Ventured out to BullHouse in Chestertown for takeout tonight and it was DELICIOUS! Empanadas were flaky, great flavor, just a bit spicy. Goji berry salad was fresh & yummy- dressing was perfect. Steaks cooked just right, fries were the "real" ones, browned to perfection. Sauces for the steaks were a nice touch that enhanced the deliciousness! If you are in the area you must try them! read more

I ordered a signature Ribeye Steak cooked medium. I received a stringy, thin piece of meat that was cooked half rare and half raw and served warm at best. Great service, though. read more

Great dinner! I had the sirloin topped with garlic butter and it came with a potato, vegetable, and cornbread. My steak was cooked TO PERFECTION, which thicker steaks are hard to cook so well. I had the sweet potato purée which was so incredibly creamy. My husband had the Australian sea bass and said it was very good. I was pleasantly surprised how great the meal was! read more

The grilled caesar salad was amazing. Had a bit of trouble at first with our support dog and being allowed to be seated - although the restaurant was mostly empty. I understand it's a health code issue; so, we were patient. Beef barbacoa was very very good. Gnocchi was super tasty. Sides left something to be desired, but Sharon and Jeff made it all worthwhile. Jeff brought on the personal touch after hearing that my wife and I had a TERRIBLE travel day and were headed to Fern Lodge. He brought us prosecco starters and asked if he could do ANYTHING to help us unwind and let it all go. We would return for sure. Thanks Sharon and Jeff. read more

Awesome food, excellent service. Menu has many fine options it is hard to settle for one thing, so try them all. Guacamole is to die for.

Just came back from a fabulous dinner at the BullHouse. Our server Kora was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. I had the sea bass with coconut. Even my picky eater cleaned her dish. We will be back! read more

Very good food and menu. The service was good and a great atmosphere. Also a good beverage list. Had to forgo dessert because the apps, salad and entrée are very filling. Our waiter, Jeff was very attentive. Will return again. Was back on 11/10/16. The steak was very good, and my wife enjoyed her meal, service also good. I heard about your place by our friend Joyce, who previously worked for you. I had also gone to the Ice Cream parlor when it was at your location. Will return again. read more

One star because we didn't get very far with this place. I walked in with 4 hungry senior citizens and no reservation for a dinner in early June. There was one table of 4 seated and one couple who had just walked in before us waiting for a table. After a while, a busy waitress came out with a tray full of food. As she was serving dinner to the only table in the entire restaurant, a well-dressed man appeared and promptly seated the couple in front of us; immediately giving them menus and taking drink orders. In a prissy, dismissive voice, this consummate restauranteur, apparently of a prestigious royal bloodline high above our shabby, lowborn selves, coldly informed us there would be a 40-minute wait just to be seated. He didn't even stop walking, let alone greet us, say hello, or explain why--this brief encounter occurred as he momentarily glanced in our direction while on the way to fetch the preferred couple's drinks. With only two tables and one already served their main course, I don't understand why it would take 40-minutes to be seated. We weren't in a hurry. We were never asked if we had a reservation or told there were other reservations before us. Even if it was just him and the waitress doing everything, adding a 5-top is doable. That would be 7 meals total--I could do that by myself with someone minding the front. Maybe we were rejected because this Bullhouse wants to be upscale and we were in shorts and t-shirts; although dress restrictions wouldn't make much sense in Chestertown, NY. We walked out and won't be going back. Next time it's straight to Buttinos or Tin Teepee where they don't discriminate. Great job, guys... read more

The bull house is a great spot in the Adirondacks. Good location with even better food. I come here with my family all the time. One of our favorite places. Favorite thing on the menu is table side guacamole. Perfectly made on point! Great variety of meats, salad, and sides. Green beans are exceptional. Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

The four of us had a short wait time, great service and superb meal. We recommend this place to everyone.

We stopped in here last night for dinner and we can't say enough good things about the place. The food, service and atmosphere were top notch. We sat at the bar for Happy Hour for a while and chatted with Robin, the bartender. She makes a mean martini! We were seated near the window which was very pleasant and enjoyed the salsa and chips, both homemade. I had the salmon, which was melt in your mouth terrific and my husband had the huge porterhouse steak, cooked perfectly! The best baked potatoes ever! Our server was Sharon and Jill was being trained with her. Both friendly and I think Jill will be a great asset. Strawberry shortcake for dessert and we let stuffed and satisfied. We will be back!! Maybe even tonight before we have to head home tomorrow!! read more