10/11/21 Recently My party of (6)--(3) couples drove 52…read moremiles to Elgin to give Dukes a try. Reservations were made for (5) Prime Rib dinners, to be served after 5:PM.  We arrived shortly after 4:PM to socialize before dinner, rounds of drinks were ordered. The Barmaid informed us there were NO reservations recorded and she was tired, hence the attitude. Orders were taken for (4) Medium Rare Prime Rib and (1) Rare Prime Rib dinner's, (1) Philly Cheesesteak also. Salads were served with dressings as ordered. Shortly after the Dinners were served, the Prime Ribs were all STONE COLD, the Potatoes were too Cold to melt Butter; the AJU was COLD also. The (1) Rare was served Medium Rare as were the other (4) a $3 adjustment was made rather than replacing. We as a group decided to not complain as to not further irritating the server.  HOT AJU was ordered (and questioned as to why?) to at least somewhat heat the meat, by the way the woman who ordered Philly Cheesesteak removed the meat as it was too tough and dry. Her dinner was just an Onion, Pepper and Cheese sandwich, no adjustment was offered.  The Prime Rib was not only COLD but I'm guessing Select or Choice grade, there was no Salt and Pepper Crust detected on the Smoked Standing Rib. My thoughts are some bars should stick to Bar Food and not charge $30 for a very disappointing dinner.

This place will never get it right because their standards are very low, and management hasn't got…read morea clue. I live in town and hear all the drama about staffing and turnover. The menu is limited, but still seems to be too much for the cooks to handle. First time we visited, we had a meatloaf dinner, reported as "okay" but with cold potatoes, and an $11 hamburger right out of the box in the freezer and onto the grill. Certainly nothing special. But to call over waitstaff meant risking listening to them over share about their personal life, something I wasn't there for. My second trip was much the same, I only went back because I accompanied some friends. Friends shouldn't let friends go to Dukes. Food brought out randomly, I think the cook can only do one thing at a time, and drinks appear only when the bartender returns from smoke breaks. But last night was the last time I'll give this place a chance and will never recommend it to anyone. So many locals are disgusted as well with the food and service. Anyway, we were invited by friends to join them, and against my better judgement, I didn't suggest a different venue. After all, they were paying. When we got there, we seated ourselves in the bar because no one was in the restaurant. There were 4 other tables seated, a server and a bartender. We sat for 15 minutes while the staff ignored us. We finally flagged down the server who thought the bartender had taken our order. Um, no, do you see any drinks? Men ordered soft drinks, which came quickly, and my friend ordered a white claw and I ordered a old fashion, muddle the fruit. I ordered this not to be fancy, but because they had their own version of an OF on the menu so I thought they would be able to accommodate me. Nope. 10 minutes later what I got was whiskey, soda and a lethal dose of grenadine with 2 cherries on top. Back in the day, when I was a bartender and I didn't know how to mix a drink, I would consult my Mr. Boston guide or simply ask the patron. Also, we had a minor skirmish with the server when we asked for something to put the shells from the basket of peanuts on our table. He insisted we just throw them on the floor, and I just can't do that having been waitstaff and the person who has to clean up messes. He said it was "policy" not to provide a thing to place the shells in. It took a couple of tries, but finally we were given a styrofoam to go container. The food was served in a staggered timeframe. Not any two meals at once. Tepid and mediocre. No one ever came near our table for the remainder of our stay. We had to flag them down to pay. Judging by the apathetic unhelpful staff, we could have walked right out the door without paying and no one would have been the wiser. I can't give them no stars or I would. The barstools are nice though, so they are worth a star.

The beer is good the food is better and smiles are shared frequently here, the old style of the bar…read moredoes not go with the food. The food is fresh and exciting and the best in town

Hmm...service started pretty rocky with a "What do you want to drink."…read moreEven when I then said hello- no friendly reaction. Beers arrived, food ordered, beers emptied and then food arrived. Maybe they were breaking in a new cook. Wasn't busy on a Sunday afternoon: 12 people total. Seem to do a good takeout business. Food was good. Bacon cheeseburger was well done and still moist. French dip was loaded with meat. Fries were cold. Coleslaw was soggy cabbage in a bowl of dressing. Great signs to read while waiting for food. I would try it again.

Our favorite!!! They have the best bacon cheeseburgers! And if you are early enough to get their…read morespecial of the day, it is always great! Don't forget the first Saturday of the month, they make really good pizza! There is NO BETTER restaurant/tavern/store/gas station/post office all wrapped in one small package anywhere!

Spending the weekend in Imbler for a basketball tournament! When there are so many cars parked at…read morean establishment you're silly not to stop!! Super sweet waitress and great food obviously a local favorite and for good reason! Can't remember the last time we've had lunch for 2 for under $30 food was so good, we are going back tomorrow for breakfast!

Great place to watch sports. Very friendly atmosphere. It was a pleasure to visit. I will return in…read morea heartbeat future.

Bartender is a bitch bartender was one of the rudest people I have ever met accused me of using…read morethe women's restroom I stepped outside with a beer out of the back door to have a cigarette was told I could not have one which is fine I put it back inside and then she chastised me after the fact not good customer service

Pretty cool place…read more Ended up here on a pub crawl and I'd like to come back again sometime.

I used to really enjoy JSD's, the atmosphere, people and crowd. Loved this place. However, I don't…read morelike the direction the new owners and recent choices they have made. Not my place anymore.

Come hungry because the Embers Pizza is no joke. It's absolutely loaded with meat and veggies, and…read moreevery slice is piled high with toppings. We were convinced we'd finish it, but it won. We happily took most of it home and enjoyed it again the next day. One thing I really appreciated was that they were happy to pour a few tastes of the beers on tap so I could find the right one instead of guessing. I landed on the Moose Drool, and it was the perfect match for the pizza. Great food, great beer, and friendly service. If you're in Joseph, Embers Brewhouse is definitely worth adding to your list.

I was back in the Joseph/Wallow Lake area recently and my travel companion and I enjoyed the food…read morefrom Embers a few times during our stay. Whether dine-in or take-out, everything was good. The stand-out was the Hot Hawaiian Pizza. Maybe the best pizza I have ever had. I will think about that pizza for years to come and it probably has ruined me for other pizza. The hummus platter appetizer was nice, salads were good and the Bacon Jam Burger was delicious. The place is usually packed but they do a great job of keeping things moving. Owner was very nice. One of the top spots in Joseph IMO!

Interesting old timey vibe with a lot of open space. Service was good. Burger was good, beer was…read morealright. Nothing particularly special and nothing to complain about! It was fun stopping in.

Great food, I had the BBQ brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries and their honey mustard, great…read morecombo. The chicken nachos was also tops. The beer was smooth.

The 1/2-pound bacon cheeseburger was recommended to us, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It…read morewas juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I loved that tater tots were an option instead of fries. They were the perfect pairing. We also shared a generously sized dinner salad that was fresh and a great complement to the meal. Happy hour is hard to beat with 50¢ beers and $1 well drinks! It was a little sleepy on a Sunday evening, but that gave us a chance to chat with the locals and enjoy the friendly, laid-back atmosphere. If you're in Joseph and looking for a casual place with great food, good prices, and genuine small-town hospitality, the Rusty Spur is definitely worth a stop.

The food was good, the ambiance is your average bar with poker machines. Not a family place. The…read moreservice was very good and the server was really kind and friendly.

Best place for wings and brews in La Grande, Oregon. Love the fast service and clean place. The…read moretaps abound and absolutely going to miss the hard cider when I am gone.

Loved it and friendly servers. It was a late night after a sporting event and we were able to enjoy…read morebeer, pizza and great friends.

This place fits right in with the Wranglers Rest Motel just behind it. The place is great, the…read morefood is awesome and the staff is customer service oriented. They really go the extra way to ensure that orders are correct. The extra bonus is that the food is downright tasty! They usually have specials too. If you're staying around town, seeing the sights or just passing through, stop by and have a bite. You will be glad you did.

Friendly staff, clean facility and decent food. My Philly cheese steak was cubed beef rather than…read moresliced. Little tough but very edible with the peppers, onions and cheese. The wife had the taco salad said it was very good. My only complaint is chips vs fries with your sandwich . Fries are extra as are side salad in lieu of chips. Otherwise it was good and about average priced. $20 for two for lunch. Great iced tea and strawberry lemonade. Decent salad bar, not outstanding but good. We'll try breakfast here someday. Fast and pleasant service. We had a large group and was served promptly .