I was there at the same time as Alyssa and Eric below. I almost guarantee I know who these two people were based on how rude I witnessed them being to the server they mention in their posts. Firstly, it was busy in the restaurant when they were in there. VERY BUSY. And it kept getting busier. What they also failed to mention was that there were two servers for a restaurant that can seat 100 people and was almost full and had been for hours. Some people just don’t seem to see the other people around them in a restaurant. Another important factor is that the servers in this restaurant are responsible for: seating, drink making, salad making, serving, and bussing. Most of which, is visible to customers if they care to notice. That’s the bad thing reviews, isn’t it? People only share what they notice. Usually, what they notice is their own needs and nothing else. I guess that’s the bad part about humanity as a whole. In conclusion, KUDOS TO THE TWO SERVERS WHO FED EVERYONE THAT CAME IN. And, Eric and Alyssa, I would love to train you as severs sometime and see how well you can hold up on a busy night.
Heather Moore
If you like fried chicken, this is the place to try it! Located in the lower level of The Original Springs Hotel, this restaurant is an asset to Okawville. Even when they were overwhelmed on the total eclipse day/evening in April, they still took care to craft a delicious drink for me. I’ll eat there any time I stay at the hotel.Parking: You can park on the side of the hotel and walk to the sidewalk if the street is full.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alyssa Olson
I was here at the same time as the other 1 star review. We actually overheard their restroom complaint hahaThere was no soap in the men’s room the entire time we were there, overheard somebody mention it, and the response was that they couldn’t do anything about it?? Also no paper towels in the women’s room the entire time as well (and no air dryers). I sure hope there was a separate employee restroom that they were able to wash their hands at least because we sure couldn’t.When we were seated, the waitress seemed really panicked for our party of four people. When we were seated there were maybe two other parties and it took forever to get our food. It filled up a little bit more while we were eating but still not even 1/4 of the tables were full. The waitress took our orders, brought us our food, and that was it. I could have used more water less than halfway through my meal but was not even checked on once.The food was mediocre at best. The “marinated chicken breast” was so dry that it was not worth finishing because of how much effort it took to chew. The cheese on the cheesy potato skins was what I assume to be Velveeta cheese sauce?We asked for our check while we were still eating (by getting the waitress’ attention from across the room since it was clear she wasn’t ever going to check on us again). Over 20 minutes after we asked for the check (yes we watched the time) we still saw no signs of our waitress having any plans on coming back with a check, so one of us went to the bar and got rang out there. As we left, the waitress did yell to us on our way out the door that she was sorry for the wait, so there was that I guess?To be transparent, this was somewhere we decided to stop after the eclipse, but we were one of the first to arrive from that “crowd” and like I said it was never more than 1/4 full even when we left.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
eric h
If I could give a ZERO, I would. Went in. Hardly anyone in the restaurant. Party of 5. Waitress had to ask a waiter what to do. Said could seat us but could not get to us immediately and would be over an hour to get food.Then the Worst part. I went into the bathroom. No soap or towels after I used the facilities. I mentioned this to the waitress. She sort of shrugged. I said it was a health code violation. If people serving and cooking were not washing hands, I would not want to eat there anyway.Very sarcastically, she yelled well you have a good day.It is no wonder the establishment has a for sale sign out front.I recommend you find somewhere else to go eat.
Service: 1
M H
We have visited the spa and hotel on several occasions. My cousins and I always do a girl's birthday venture every year. This time one of the cousins surprised us with this marvelous treat. The spa treatment was well overdue and needed, kudos. This is the first time we decided to try the Boiler Room. The fried chicken was finger licking good. The price was very affordable for a complete meal for $10.00. I pray whoever decides to buy this property that the legacy continues for many more years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron Beaton
We stopped here while traveling down I-64. It's a really unique restaurant in the basement of a very old hotel (1864). The restaurant is only one part of a family of businesses connected to the hotel experience.It has a special desirable charm, despite not being the most kempt place.The food was really good, and there was a good selection. The onion ring batter seemed a bit stale tasting, but everything else was great. The fried chicken was fantastic! I would love to try their steak.The service was sublime. Servers were attentive and kind. Our kids enjoyed learning about how the hotel is haunted?.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cj Broward
Absolutely incredible. Don't let the outside look trick you. Step inside. The food is so fresh and so good. The staff is so friendly and great. Will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William B
Stopped by while passing through area. We had marinated chicken and lasagna. Both were excellent. Would highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Smtih
Lasagna was bombChicken Caesar salad was fresh and delicious!If I was in the area, I 100% would come back.
I got the prime rib which was good. My mother got the Reuben which was excellent and the atmosphere matched. I got the feeling that somebody else had eaten the same meal in the same spot 150 years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amy M.
Service and food were both good, WAY to quiet though. Their jukebox was broken, no idea if it ever worked, but some background music so you didn't feel like you had to whisper would have gone a long way.
Morris Ritzel
Good food, good service, clean atmosphere. Enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Candis V.
Don't let the outside fool you... this is an established that has been around for 150 years with natural mineral springs... clean restaurant and tidy bathrooms. Our Waitress Kendra delightful and offered great service. The special of the day was a brisket sandwich, melt in your mouth good!!
I was there at the same time as Alyssa and Eric below. I almost guarantee I know who these two people were based on how rude I witnessed them being to the server they mention in their posts. Firstly, it was busy in the restaurant when they were in there. VERY BUSY. And it kept getting busier. What they also failed to mention was that there were two servers for a restaurant that can seat 100 people and was almost full and had been for hours. Some people just don’t seem to see the other people around them in a restaurant. Another important factor is that the servers in this restaurant are responsible for: seating, drink making, salad making, serving, and bussing. Most of which, is visible to customers if they care to notice. That’s the bad thing reviews, isn’t it? People only share what they notice. Usually, what they notice is their own needs and nothing else. I guess that’s the bad part about humanity as a whole. In conclusion, KUDOS TO THE TWO SERVERS WHO FED EVERYONE THAT CAME IN. And, Eric and Alyssa, I would love to train you as severs sometime and see how well you can hold up on a busy night.
If you like fried chicken, this is the place to try it! Located in the lower level of The Original Springs Hotel, this restaurant is an asset to Okawville. Even when they were overwhelmed on the total eclipse day/evening in April, they still took care to craft a delicious drink for me. I’ll eat there any time I stay at the hotel.Parking: You can park on the side of the hotel and walk to the sidewalk if the street is full.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I was here at the same time as the other 1 star review. We actually overheard their restroom complaint hahaThere was no soap in the men’s room the entire time we were there, overheard somebody mention it, and the response was that they couldn’t do anything about it?? Also no paper towels in the women’s room the entire time as well (and no air dryers). I sure hope there was a separate employee restroom that they were able to wash their hands at least because we sure couldn’t.When we were seated, the waitress seemed really panicked for our party of four people. When we were seated there were maybe two other parties and it took forever to get our food. It filled up a little bit more while we were eating but still not even 1/4 of the tables were full. The waitress took our orders, brought us our food, and that was it. I could have used more water less than halfway through my meal but was not even checked on once.The food was mediocre at best. The “marinated chicken breast” was so dry that it was not worth finishing because of how much effort it took to chew. The cheese on the cheesy potato skins was what I assume to be Velveeta cheese sauce?We asked for our check while we were still eating (by getting the waitress’ attention from across the room since it was clear she wasn’t ever going to check on us again). Over 20 minutes after we asked for the check (yes we watched the time) we still saw no signs of our waitress having any plans on coming back with a check, so one of us went to the bar and got rang out there. As we left, the waitress did yell to us on our way out the door that she was sorry for the wait, so there was that I guess?To be transparent, this was somewhere we decided to stop after the eclipse, but we were one of the first to arrive from that “crowd” and like I said it was never more than 1/4 full even when we left.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
If I could give a ZERO, I would. Went in. Hardly anyone in the restaurant. Party of 5. Waitress had to ask a waiter what to do. Said could seat us but could not get to us immediately and would be over an hour to get food.Then the Worst part. I went into the bathroom. No soap or towels after I used the facilities. I mentioned this to the waitress. She sort of shrugged. I said it was a health code violation. If people serving and cooking were not washing hands, I would not want to eat there anyway.Very sarcastically, she yelled well you have a good day.It is no wonder the establishment has a for sale sign out front.I recommend you find somewhere else to go eat.
Service: 1
We have visited the spa and hotel on several occasions. My cousins and I always do a girl's birthday venture every year. This time one of the cousins surprised us with this marvelous treat. The spa treatment was well overdue and needed, kudos. This is the first time we decided to try the Boiler Room. The fried chicken was finger licking good. The price was very affordable for a complete meal for $10.00. I pray whoever decides to buy this property that the legacy continues for many more years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped here while traveling down I-64. It's a really unique restaurant in the basement of a very old hotel (1864). The restaurant is only one part of a family of businesses connected to the hotel experience.It has a special desirable charm, despite not being the most kempt place.The food was really good, and there was a good selection. The onion ring batter seemed a bit stale tasting, but everything else was great. The fried chicken was fantastic! I would love to try their steak.The service was sublime. Servers were attentive and kind. Our kids enjoyed learning about how the hotel is haunted?.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Absolutely incredible. Don't let the outside look trick you. Step inside. The food is so fresh and so good. The staff is so friendly and great. Will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by while passing through area. We had marinated chicken and lasagna. Both were excellent. Would highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lasagna was bombChicken Caesar salad was fresh and delicious!If I was in the area, I 100% would come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and nice setting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service and nice setting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the prime rib which was good. My mother got the Reuben which was excellent and the atmosphere matched. I got the feeling that somebody else had eaten the same meal in the same spot 150 years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Service and food were both good, WAY to quiet though. Their jukebox was broken, no idea if it ever worked, but some background music so you didn't feel like you had to whisper would have gone a long way.
Good food, good service, clean atmosphere. Enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Don't let the outside fool you... this is an established that has been around for 150 years with natural mineral springs... clean restaurant and tidy bathrooms. Our Waitress Kendra delightful and offered great service. The special of the day was a brisket sandwich, melt in your mouth good!!