Bar & Grill in Mountain Home, AR

“It was about 9:04pm when my son and I made it to the establishment - (on ladies night) which we are not familiar with.

On arrival we wished to eat in the restaurant, but the waitress was not happy about it. My son is 13yo going on 22. When asking to be seated The waitress rolled her eyes looked at a sign that said (no children after 10pm) looked at the bar clock then at her watch then at us.

It was a very akward and unsettling experience, as we are from out of state, we did not know the rules and it was 9:04pm or 8:04pm mst. We had just driven from Kansas to Missouri then down to Mountian Home Arkansas. Being in a car for 14 hours and choosing what was named the best food in Mountian Home AR. (Apparently not the best service)

A simple “ how ya doing” hand us menus and kindly say “ we usually don’t allow children in here after 10pm, where ya’ll from?” Listen to our story and allow us to made a decision to stay or go. Without an attitude.

After observing the establishment I saw the sign and time and kindly suggested we will be taking the food to go since it was 45min till 10pm when she came to take our order. At that point she became enthralled that we would not be there after 10pm and began treating us with kindness.

I usually tip $25 + when staying at a restaurant. Sometimes $100 if the food is out of this world. Let’s just say she missed out on that $100 tip if we stayed.

The food took about 20 min to reach us. A very professional amount of time.

And let me tell you that what we ordered (hand breaded chicken strips and a Philly cheesesteak) was the best I’ve ever had in my entire life. And I’m over 40yo that’s says something for this restaurant. Simply amazing with fresh and a perfect selection of ingredients. I was blown away, speechless, and every bite till the end was heavenly.

My son also commented that it was the best chicken strips and FF he’s ever had. And he’s eaten at around 120 different places in his 13 years. So you know it has to be the best, hands down. 10 out of 10.

The Togo packaging was perfect and bagging was perfect.

Also the cheese you get with the Philly is a buttery, cheesy blend that also pairs with the chicken fingers perfectly.

I will return to this establishment in the future, even with one of the most difficult and awkward situations I’ve ever experienced with a server. I’d gladly take the passive aggressive behavior to indulge in the most delicious and intoxicating food I’ve ever eaten. My hope is to stay and enjoy the full experience on my next pass through of Mountian home AR.

The atmosphere is a bar 100% from where we were seated. In the worst table of the whole joint. Next to bathrooms and by the front door

However the tables and identity of the Resturant was inviting and casual. I really did enjoy the people surrounding me and it was not very loud at all.

My 5 star review is based solely on the amazing food, from the kitchen. ! If they make less than $17 an hour. The manager needs to give them a raise, that menu in my state would be doubled and so would that $17 an hour mentioned for the chef. Whomever curated it needs a Michelin star.“