Excellent barbeque if you're in the area! I had the beef salad (chef-esque salad with brisket) for…read morea lower carb meal. Pretty tasty!

Our food was delicious. I had the smoked bologna & yum…read more Our whole party enjoyed what they ordered. Our service was very good. Lived our waitress!

Amazing food and wonderful staff! Everything is delicious and huge servings. Love the decor,…read moreespecially the chandelier.

Delicious as always. The fried mushrooms are a favorite. Split the catfish nugget dinner, order…read moreside salads to go with it. Beer is always cold. Carry Hutchinson brewery beers, Salt City and Sandhill breweries. Service was fast, not a long wait. Recommend to get on the waitlist through Yelp during busy times. Great atmosphere. If you like the present atmosphere of Cracker Barrel, you'll like The Barn's atmosphere.

Very neat place with a 50 year history! GREAT SERVICE!!! My goodness, we couldn't have been…read morebetter taken care of! Food was really good, but pricey. Highly recommend!

Got into Pratt late one evening, and didn't find much open. I came across this place, and although…read morethe kitchen was closed the bartender told me to order pizza from a local spot and have it delivered there. I just thought I'd pick up the pizza on the way to the hotel, but it was super nice of her to offer that. Watched some football at the bar while I waited for my carryout pizza order to be ready. Staff was very friendly and nice. Next time I'm back, I will try to make it before the kitchen closes!

Great food and service. I go for their calf fries. They are the only place around me within 100…read moremiles that knows how to prepare calf fries. It sounds simple enough but is an acquired art. I have not found any that can match theirs elsewhere in Kansas. I drive 1.5 hrs. just because.

Kayla was very nice and accommodating for first time guest. Chicken was really good! Flavoring was…read moreon point! Side salads were huge! Definitely be back when we pass through in November.

Stopped in Medicine Lodge for the night enroute to Denver. Had two 20 year olds refer to the shaved…read moreribeye cheesesteak sandwiches as sick! I got the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and green beans (which I believe had to an old family recipe) it was sick! Good people, down to earth, no bs place with excellent food. Kinda felt like an ice cream parlor but was very comfortable! If you're getting food in this town I'd get it here.

Went in for the chicken fried steak which was fried in beef tallow and really enjoyed the flavor…read more The sides were really good too. Staff was very friendly!

Great little find as we traversed Kansas - Google Maps took us to the cemetery in town - but it's a…read moresmall town and this little gem is right on Main Street. We split the double patty burger with all the fixings and each did a side salad. Salads were very generous and the burger was great. Very friendly service as well. Walked away full and ready to continue our trek across the plains.

We have been going to this restaurant ever since moving to Spearville years ago! The owners and…read morestaff are always so welcoming! Mario has been so kind to our family, and my daughter absolutely LOVES going to eat there! The establishment is always clean and the food is sooo good. We highly recommend the pork green burrito and the beef chimichanga!!

Hidden little cafe in the bowling alley has good food. Great service. small town family owned…read morebusiness.

Good food Clean…read moreWaitresses are kinda rude but the foods good.

Carolyn's Essenhaus is a true gem on the Kansas prairie. Located just southwest of Salina along…read moreState Highway 61, it's well worth a stop at almost any time of day. They're open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday. They're closed on Sundays. After a long day on the road traveling from Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Salina, Kansas, we arrived around 6:00 p.m. on a Monday evening. We were more than ready for a break. We had found Carolyn's Essenhaus on Yelp, and from the photos and reviews, it looked like just the kind of place we were hoping to find. Inside, the restaurant was much larger than we expected. The dining room was filled with local artwork, charming Kansas memorabilia, comfortable tables and booths, and a classic salad bar prominently displayed in the center. Table service was friendly, warm, and welcoming--like enjoying dinner in your grandmother's kitchen. My wife ordered the chopped steak topped with cheese and grilled onions, served with green beans and sweet potato fries. I chose one of the local favorites, essentially a hearty patty melt featuring a grilled burger, grilled onions, and a thick slice of grilled ham. Both entrées were excellent, but the real star of the meal was the salad bar--especially if you appreciate an old-fashioned, homemade selection. It instantly reminded me of family potlucks with all my aunts and uncles. There was macaroni salad, cottage cheese, potato salad, broccoli raisin salad, a sweet and creamy chopped cucumber salad, and plenty of other homemade favorites. It was so good that I went back for a second small plate and happily told our server to charge me for the extra trip. To finish the meal, we couldn't resist taking two slices of their homemade coconut cream pie to go. It was every bit as delicious as the rest of the meal. Before heading out, we picked up a few of their homemade cookies from the front counter, paid what we thought was a very reasonable bill, and continued our journey with full stomachs and smiles. If your travels ever take you near Arlington, Kansas, do yourself a favor and make time for Carolyn's Essenhaus. It's the kind of place that reminds you why small-town restaurants are often the most memorable stops on any road trip.

Seat yourself, waited on quickly. Hot coffee, food arrived soon and was delicious!…read more A little out of the way, but so worth the drive!!

Love this hometown sports grill! The owner is always so welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed a Mexican…read morestyle salad with grilled chicken and a couple of beers. Delicious and fresh!

Serving green chicken that's sit out all night got some raw food when I went in owner is not…read morefriendly at all