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    The Rackhouse

    4.3 (242 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch specials
    Gabriella S.

    Finally was able to stop in and try! Our server was so very friendly and attentive. It wasn't too packed at all for the lunch hour. We sat outside at first but it was cold so moved inside and that was no problem thankfully. We ordered wings and nachos Nachos were def meant to be shared. It's a great portion that's given I was unable to finish and my friend ordered wings. Wings were good and pretty big, seasoned well. Will def stop back by for the live music and patio once the weather warms up.

    Cindy V.

    When walking up, I was excited about this place. It has a cool vibe. Whisky barrels lined up as you walk to the entrance. There's vintage couches tucked in corners, and wood seating. The wait staff were nice and very attentive. And while I am sure in the daytime it's a good experience, on Saturday evenings it's nothing more than a bar. A very loud bar. With live entertainment. It wasn't the right fit for our party of eight who were trying to visit with each other. No one could hear anything beyond the live music. The good was a mixed review too. Their fries are delicious, as well as the friend cheese. But my grilled chicken strips were over cooked and dry. I oh wasn't the only who wasn't excited about my meal - but I'm not here to review other people's thoughts on this place.

    Ahi Tuna
    Kelsey E.

    I came for a quick weeknight dinner with the hubs and sat on the patio. The patio is great with a beautiful view and we were seated quickly. Our table was dirty and I probably should asked for them to clean it, so not a big deal. We got happy hour cocktails, those were great ($6 sangria was my fave) and we shared the dip trio, the queso was not our fave (personal preference) but the guac and salsa were good. The smash burger with sweet potato fries & the ahi tuna salad with shallot vinaigrette were both very good as well, that vinaigrette was seriously so good. Over all it was a great place to grab a meal and enjoy a patio!

    Monte Cristo
    Todd J.

    Stopped for lunch ... great view.. service quick , attentive... Monty cristo.. great battered brioche bread.. The Irish coffee does need a little help tho.. The whiskey sour was amazing.. all in all an A

    Krystal D.

    Went here for my husband's birthday lunch. We had reservations, but honestly didn't need them, it wasn't crowded (Saturday around 3 PM). The hostess was hunched over her phone when we arrived, popped up to seat us, then went right back to scrolling for the rest of the hour we were there. Love that for her, I guess. We were handed the brunch menu even though it was nearly 3 PM. Seemed pretty limited, but we made it work. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and corn on the cob (2/5). The breading was nice and crispy, but the chicken had zero seasoning. There was some kind of queso-ish sauce on top that gave it the only flavor it had. The mashed potatoes tasted like someone boiled a potato, smashed it once for good measure, and called it a day. Corn was just... there. No butter, no love. Husband had the smashburger (4/5). Solid burger, nothing life-changing, but way better than my chicken. Drinks were the highlight. The Blackberry Chambord mimosa was perfect (5/5), though I don't think it's possible to mess that one up. The Whiskey Daisy was also good (4/5), nice boozy kick with a pretty egg-white froth. Our waitress was super sweet and comped a dessert for my husband's birthday, which ended up being the best thing we had. The "Sloppy Sundae" = 5/5. All in all, not impressed. The Yelp reviews had me thinking this place was a hidden gem... turns out it's just hidden. The saving grace: that balcony view. Absolutely gorgeous.

    Spicy Chicken Sandwich
    Corinne C.

    Been here twice and have another reservation. Love the vibe here, the view and Live music. Food is good. So far tried the Chips & Queso, Wings, Chipotle Chicken, Spicy Chicken Sandwhich. Justin was a great bartender.

    Felipe L.

    Food is above average, setting is nice, servers are nice. Had the Rackhouse burger very similar to a smash mouth burger, also had American mules very tasty and refreshing with Wheatley Vodka, and to top it off, a nice bread pudding.

    This is about half of the seating inside the restaurant.  Most empty, 30 min later we were actually seated in the back far right corner.
    Fred D.

    Generally love this place, but have noticed they are really struggling lately with.. something. Just got told there was a 30 min wait inside or out, then noticed that over half the tables in the place are empty on a Saturday evening. So, while waiting I counted staff members. They have 8 servers, 2 hostesses, 3 bartenders and at least four other people with Rackhouse shirts on, but I think they were just running food and drinks... and standing around. Maybe bussers? Anyway, not sure where the miss management is, but it's pretty obvious. Also counted 12 couples say Nevermind and walk out when they were told about the wait. Hope they can figure out how to run a restaurant soon, I like the vibe and the food is alway pretty good.

    Sunset on the balcony
    Kristi B.

    We always enjoy coming here when we're in town. The service has always been really good and the views can't be beat. They do have happy hour, typically from 4 to 7 most days. Because we were having dinner during this time. I took advantage of a buffalo trace old-fashioned ($10). For my entrée, I opted for the Monte Cristo with a side Caesar salad. The salad was nice and fresh and was not overly dressed. The Montecristo was fried perfectly. I really enjoyed my meal.

    Kurt V.

    Ever go to a place because of the Yelp stars and leave shaking your head saying, "How the he_ _?" Maybe it's the alcohol making people overly generous, but I didn't have a drink so I am not particularly feeling generous or gratuitous. Walking up to the restaurant the first thing I noticed was their take on the wall of whiskey barrels from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It's impressive and makes you feel like the stage is set for something special. Walking in, the first thing that hits you is the decibel level of the music. The live music was on the patio so we requested indoor seating, but it was literally louder than the patio because they were piping the music in through the speakers. The problem, the volume was beyond their speakers capacity, these creating a distortion level to the music that was unpleasant. Really unpleasant. There were nine of us in our party and we ranged in ages from mind 30s to 91 years old. When the hostess led us to our table it was a high table that had pretty high stools for seats. We should not have been put in the position of having to have to explain to her "why" those stools were not going to work for our elderly family members. Now let's talk about the food...I, and a few other people at our table ordered the Smash Burger. All of our burgers were just burgers, they absolutely were not Smash Burgers. If there was ever an attempt for them to actually be smash burgers, the attempt was poorly executed at best. There was absolutely no carmelization on the burger at all. Our server was pretty good, in fact she was probably the highlight of the night, however I would not go as far as describing her service as exceptional. Overall, once was enough for me here, I do not care to come back.

    Chicken Fried Chicken
    Brandon

    I love meatloaf! My mom experimented with all kinds of different recipes growing up and I must say, this is some of the BEST I've ever had! Very tasty! Lots of flavor! I tried my buddies chicken fried chicken and it was also very good! We will be back! Great service. Garret and Pixie served us well at the bar

    Jesmin N.

    I've been here twice and I had to order the same thing because it is just that good. The chicken fried chicken (or steak) that is smothered in a jalapeno gravy is absolute perfection. I have gotten the chicken version and the meat stays juicy, not dry. The gravy is one of my favorite things and I wish I could slather it on everything. Portion size is very generous and usually turns into two meals for me. This is one I will not share with my husband!

    Steak and cheese
    Whitley M.

    Food, service, and views were great! Didn't get any drinks so can't speak to that. If it's not too cold the outside deck is wonderful!

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    Mmmm! All good stuff. The weekday pricing at lunch can’t be beat!

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    Thank you for the kind review, Corinne. See you at the next sunset!

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    Glad you enjoyed your night. Thanks for the 4-stars.

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    Perfectly said. See you in August!!!!

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    We couldn’t agree more! Thank you for the 5 stars Whitley!

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    Thanks for your kind review! Your patronage makes us smile!

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    IYKYK! Thanks, Casssie!

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    Super delicious food. The brunch items were stellar. Excellent atmosphere and decent staff. I'll be back.

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    Thank you for your 5-star review. See you at the next sunset!

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    Lunch menu is one of the best values around! Cheers!

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    Check, check, check! Food, service and ambiance were perfect! The wings were tasty and drinks kept coming!

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    Thanks for the 5-stars Elizabeth!!!

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    Thank you for the kind review. IYKYK! :)

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    Jennifer, we do have a kids menu. Just ask your server and they will let you know what is available. We have kids burgers, cheese and pepperoni flatbreads, chicken strips and cheese or chicken quesadillas.

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