I entered the restaurant around 12 p.m. There was one guy ordering, one woman waiting for her order (to-go maybe) and one woman in front of me. They were playing some pretty decent country music over the speaker system. While I was waiting in line, an older couple, maybe in their 60s, stepped in line behind me. Not paying attention to the social-distancing markings on the floor so were like two feet behind me but they did have their masks on and on properly.
Being my first time, I was glad I had the opportunity to browse their menu. It seemed vast but standard like two-meat plate, sandwich plates, etc. They had like eight meat choices: beef, turkey, chicken (fried), sausage, pulled pork, ham, hot links and ribs.
I stuck with my typical choices and ordered two fried apple pies, a rack of ribs, a pound of brisket, a pound of turkey, a side of cole slaw and a side of fried okra. I got turkey and fried okra because the family likes those so I thought it was worth a try.
So, here's the lowdown:
- Fried apple pies were pretty damn good! Some of the best I've had. I would go back and get more.
- Cole slaw is exactly the kind that I prefer. It's not that trying-to-be-fancy kind but almost exactly like KFC kind.
- Fried okra was very crispy and not too bad. I'm not a huge okra fan in general but the family liked it.
- Sliced brisket, ribs and turkey can be lumped in together for my commentary. They weren't bad but I cannot say, "Damn, you gotta try them." They were moist and tender but they just didn't have ANY flavor to them. I don't know how they cook their meats but it makes me think a typical household oven was involved. Again, moist and edible but not flavorful.
FINAL VERDICT: It's a hard pass for me. It's just not my preference. There are plenty of other places around town that are just as good or better for a similar price. Although, I would go back to get more fried apple pies!
