Amy Venable
We were treated like royalty. We walked into this beautiful, upscale restaurant wearing tattered work overalls and barn sandals. My daughter was in her work clothes with messy hair, my nephew in worn shorts and a T-shirt, while his wife and her nephew were nicely dressed. We’re from Madill, Oklahoma, and spend our days tending animals — so we definitely didn’t look the part. None of that mattered. From the moment we sat down, we were treated like kings and queens. We were seated in a large dining room filled with full tables, and although some patrons looked at us like we were aliens, the staff made us feel completely welcome. Our service was wonderful, drinks were never empty, and the ambiance was comfortable and inviting. We ordered the Cowboy Feast with Brussels sprouts, whipped potatoes, asparagus, and green beans. We started with elk tacos and onion rings — everything was amazing. The tacos were full of flavor, and we literally fought over the onion rings. The steak was to die for — cooked perfectly with unmatched flavor. The asparagus was delicious. The Brussels sprouts had a different flavor than what I’m used to (I’m used to Southern-style), but they were still very good. We finished with a glass of sweet red wine, and even though the restaurant was closing, the staff continued to treat us with kindness and patience. We even met the manager, who was incredibly friendly and explained how they locally source their ingredients. I’ve been to many nice restaurants, but being treated so well regardless of how we were dressed will always stand out. We will absolutely be returning.
