This was a stop for a quick bite to eat after a basketball game. The place was clean and normal bar…read moreatmosphere. Had good country music playing in the back ground. Server/bartender brought us menus quickly after we were seated. She gave ample time to look it over and order. My table ordered wings, breaded pork tenderloin and French fries. The pork tenderloin was one of the best I've had in a long while. It wasn't just a flat piece of meat it had substance and tasted fantastic. The wings were good as well. I asked for seasoned fries and got regular but no biggie. They were done up just right...not over done or too soggy! Will definitely be back!

I ordered a delivery order and they were prompt. The food was still hot/warm. The delivery guy was…read moreclean and courteous. I ordered the Sloppy Joe, jalapeño bites, fries, hot wings. Very good. By far the best sloppy Joe I've had from any bar and grill.

My wife and I were coming back from Mass in Mountain Caramel. We didn't feel having the normal…read moreMexican, so, we stopped there. AT 7:30pm, a full 30 minutes before they closed. We walked in and found a table. As we were starting to sit, the little waitress girl spoke out, We done shit off the grill, it's closed". So, we left. Can't believe the ONE place where you can probably get some decent food, we have never been there, turned us away a full half hour before closing. AND THE PLACE STILL HAD CUSTOMERS SITTING THERE. It deserves a zero star but....

It is no longer a business . Sold and new owner names the business The Front Porch . This…read morerestaurant previously had great food service . New place , great food family friendly restaurant

We've been coming here for years. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know, I say that all the time. What can I…read moresay? Wifey and I eat out A LOT. The goat gets you a few ways: 1.) unusual name 2.) cool building 3.) great food 4.) ver good prices 5.) really nice/fun staff I gave you lots of pictures and show the menu. Wifey will comment on our next visit. Have a fantastic day, and eat at The Gabby Goat.

Effingham was our first stop on a road trip to San Antonio. We pulled in medium late but full…read morehungry. Scanning the food places we picked this because it seemed to have decent ratings and a lot of reviews. Plus, you get go wrong with good ol' American cuisine. The first kind of hiccup is that they must have recently moved building. Though they moved right next to their existing building, there was no signage and we had to rely on our own eyeballs. Which almost led us into the wrong building. Not a bid deal, realistically, but it threw us for a loop. Getting inside, it was super clean. Long bar, plenty of tables, modern, many tvs for many sports. Plus, the building itself seemed rather large. A chonker of a building, if you ask me. Our hostess brought us into what seemed like the back 40 of the building and seated us next to a garage door that overlooked a cement pad that will one day be a cement pad with things on it. Not even mad. Saw a train. Here's the money shot. Have you ever been happy adjacent? Have you ever been right up to the edge, the precipice, the peak, then turn around and leave? That was kind of the ideal feeling here. The ambiance and service and general-ness of the entire place was spot on. The food itself looked top-tier. But it felt a click away from perfection. Let's look into it. As a hefty man (fat, not the garbage bag brand), I'm a man of appetizers. Also of wings. Therefore, sign me up for 12 bone in wings for an app. Split into three flavors: Carolina BBQ, Buffalo, and regular BBQ. They came out looking and smelling delicious. The sauce flavors hit hard. But I was a little let down with the dryness of the wings. I know sometimes it can be difficult to knock a wing out of the park because those damn things just want to get crispy. But I don't want to fight chewing the meat off the bone. It felt like a battle me and my mush mouth would lose. Now, from what I understood, all sides were a la cart. Color me fine with that, fatty will order anyways. Especially since I saw they offered street corn AND hushpuppies. So naturally, that's what I ordered. The hushpuppies came out and were the round kind. Which I am no stranger to. They had good flavor, good done-ness, but missed the mark on the size. If they were hush people, they would have been premies. A little sad they didn't get to experience their full potential. Now, for this part I will say I was forewarned. My server did mention the street corn came in a bowl and was served cold. I thought I was better than somebody who judged street corn by its temperature. I was wrong. It did come cold. And because of that, it was not tasty. Missed the mark completely. I did get a bonus side, your typical, run of the mill French fry. They came out and looked great. Meadiu

Passing through and found this place on Yelp. It was a little hard to find as our maps app said we…read morewere there and we couldn't see it. Then we first smelled and spotted the smoker and figured out how to get around to the entrance. It's in a big warehousey type building and everything looks brand new inside. I had the brisket sandwich. So tender and loaded with meat. The loaded potato salad was really nice. I think it had pulled pork in it, something smokey, but not bacon. My friend had the brisket nachos. She got the half order and barely made a dent in it. Service was very fast and it's right off the interstate.

My family Stopped at this place on our road trip based on seeing all the great Yelp reviews. We got…read morethere around 1pm on a Sunday and they were sold out of mac n cheese and their potato salad already. So, ended up trying the cole slaw which was good. We tried the pulled pork nachos, pulled pork sandwich, Wings & the chicken. Everything we had was yummy. It is hidden in an industrial park area and they don't have great signage. The place was very clean including the bathrooms which is always a plus.

Stopped by 2/12/2026. Employees were very friendly. Place was clean. Good salad bar. Great food…read more Couldn't eat all of the food cause of the large proportions. Nice little quiet place. We made sure the cook got a tip also. Will definitely be going back.

I saw a raccoon on a table and armadillo underneath the table across from us. Then after that I saw…read moretwo ants running off with my noodles. If anything be aware of the this establishment. You may need Pepto-Bismol after you eat here. Or, a rush to the hospital immediately because of stomach pain.

Great family oriented restaurant! Reasonably priced, extensive menu and good sized portion,with…read morefriendly , prompt service! You won't be disappointed

Driving home from St Louis in the middle of the day and decided to stop in Centralia for something…read moreto eat. We Yelped and the top choice was this place. It's 2:23 pm and we just walked in stood for about 5 minutes, could hear people talking in the back, watched a woman with gray hair push a cart through the dining room but no one ever greeted us. How long are you supposed to stand in someone's establishment without being greeted before you leave? And by the other reviews if THIS is the nicest place in town, I'm glad we're looking for something else. You had your chance Jerry!

Love this place. If you want liver dumplings.....this is the place to be! Not your style? They…read morehave tons of other options to order, or you can eat from their salad bar and buffet. Their fried chicken is also exceptional. This is located in small historic Ste. Genevieve Missouri. Super nice folks with cool little stores littered around the area that you can visit. So once you're done eating, or before, take a little stroll around the quaint little town of Ste. Gen.

ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!! First time visiting Ste. Genevieve…read moreand the Old Brick House did not disappoint!! We had the Hawaiian chicken Sandwich with a Mango Habanero sauce, pineapple & pepper jack cheese--phenomenal! The Crawfish etouffee served on a baked potato was a hearty serving with nice kick & plenty of crawfish meat! The bowl was empty yet our stomach fully satisfied! The Supreme Club was stacked with generous portions of Ham , Turkey and Bacon - a wonderfully reliable go to meal. The Chicken Wrap served with hand carved chicken breast filled with fresh tomatoes & lettuce and house made Buttermilk Ranch dressing for dipping. No fatty pieces and generous portions of chicken! The owners were friendly & attentive with a genuine interest in what we were craving and how they could accommodate our lunch time appetite! Definitely worth a try; saw many patrons enjoying the Lunch Buffet. That may be next on our list to try! Best of luck to the owners for much success!

Folks come from all over to get on the lake and stop at this place on the way out of town. I cannot…read morerecommend a dish because they are all my favorites. Former Keyesport resident.

This place is a slice of Americana that everyone needs to enjoy. This area of the country is one…read morenot many city slickers like myself ever experience. But I have to tell you, it's excellent. Sure, it's a small place in the middle of nowhere. And you might not think much of it. But you will be wonderfully happy ordering just about anything here. 4 of us went here for lunch on a Sunday. It was packed. Inside it isn't much - plywood ceiling, odd collection of animal statues on one wall, a giant model of a ship in the middle. But the people and the food - salt of the earth. Every single one of us cleaned our plates entirely. We all got something different. I had the catfish which was amazing. So good. Taco salad looked top notch and the burger was divine. Waitress was super nice and it's just a place more people need to experience. This place is a true gem!!!

Route 66 icon! If memory serves me it's been in operation since 1924. Inside the decor is…read moreauthentic to the 1950's, but this is obviously well cared for, which was very apparent when I saw the counter swivel stool-chairs: they look brand new! I was on a road trip up from Florida to Wisconsin with a friend. We were going through Springfield, Illinois, so we could visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum & Library. So that's how I ended up in this neck of the woods. Needed a spot for dinner and this popped up as an option and sure glad it did. My friend & I both opted for the Fried Chicken dinner and this place makes the best fried chicken I've had in decades! OMGOSH! The meat was fully cooked, but still so incredibly juicy. The crispy skin and coating was unreal, it was so good - it was truly "finger-lick in' good". While I'm borrowing that old slogan, The Ariston Cafe's fried chicken is like the fried chicken ideal of perfection. They have a classic salad bar and that hit the spot, especially on a road trip where you're not often getting enough veggies. I'm writing this review some weeks later after getting back home. If the place had been average, I wouldn't bother, but when a reminder to do a review popped up, I had to do this as the waitresses and cooks deserve it, as do the owners & all the staff. Waitresses were all nice as could be and helpful. It's like walking back in time when you go inside, and it reminded me of great restaurants in the area I grew up in. If I make it back up that way again, I'll plan my travels to include another stop in at The Artisan.

My husband and I were looking for a place to eat supper and were heading toward a Taco Bell when…read moremy husband saw the Ariston Cafe. He noticed that the restaurant's parking lot was packed and said, "This must be a good place to eat." We then noticed the signs on the outside that said, "A better place to eat." While walking into the restaurant our appetites were stimulated by the wonderful smell of steaks cooking. We went inside and were pleasantly greeted and given a choice to sit at a table or a booth. We chose the booth and were seated right next to the salad bar. We opted for the Icelandic cod fish special which came with one side and unlimited trips to the salad bar. The salad bar had a lovely selection of vegetables and toppings. Several choices reminded us of dishes that one would bring to a family reunion. One was a sweet corn salad with a tasty dressing that tasted like hummus. It was delicious and I went back for seconds, another was a sweet carrot salad-equally delicious, another consisted of Brussel sprouts (I thought it would be pickled, but it was not), again, I had seconds. The cod fish came with unlimited servings, but the three large pieces were more than we could eat. We wanted to save room for dessert. The choices were many and we had first eyed them coming into the restaurant. They included: German chocolate cake, coconut and chocolate creamy pie, baklava, cheese cake topped with strawberries or blueberries, lemon meringue, and bread pudding with bourbon sauce. I had the coconut cream pie and my husband had the chocolate cream pie. Both were wonderful. We couldn't finish them because we were absolutely stuffed. So, we took them home to finish with our morning coffee. I wished that I could wrap this restaurant up and take it with me back to Evansville, IN to share with my group of retired friends when we go out for lunch. They would love it. The price for our dinner was extremely good considering the amount of food we had, and our waitress was very friendly and good at her job. We'll be back again next year for certain. This is truly a better place to eat.