Steakhouses near Salado

“Nice dining experience here with one big caveat…the first room dining area is not conducive to having a quiet or normal conversation. Met Lauren who is the manager there, very sweet lady and although we were a walk-in got us a table as they were a bit busy. Our server Lindsey got us set up with beverages and we reviewed the menu. I saw some of the appetizers go by so decided not to start there as they were huge. We ordered the Chicken Marsala and the Texas Pork Chop with add-on side salads. I’m not normally a fan of Marsala with mashed potatoes BUT this dish was delicious and the potatoes were a perfect accompaniment. The chicken nicely breaded and tender while the Marsala sauce was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. The pork chop was grilled and charred perfectly and the bacon jelly was “WOW” when combined with the chop. Really good food, a bit higher in the price range (dinner + 1 drink/1 beer for two $100), and good service in a converted old home. Why not 5 Stars…service was a bit disjointed and slow, loud dining area, bringing out my daughters dish with mashed potatoes (pork chop dish) when we discussed over and over again gluten and dairy dietary issues and said no mashed potatoes.“

“Our waitress was really nice and very good service. I don’t recommend the potato salad or coleslaw but our other food was ok“

“We waited longer than we should’ve and started to walk out but we decided to see if the hostess would eventually show up this year. They were not crowded at all but I knew the other steakhouse would be. Employees kept looking at us at the entrance but no one came over to seat us. I am glad we waited. I’m a patient woman. I enjoy fishing so I get plenty of practice. The hostess needs a better attitude and personality. The waitress Ash was awesome and made up for what the hostess lacked. Ash is one of the best servers we’ve encountered anywhere in a long time…and that’s shameful. The food was well seasoned. My daughter’s steak and lobster tail were on the small side but she said it was delicious including her asparagus that were cooked perfectly so she felt it was worth it. My steak and broccoli were seasoned and cooked nice. They definitely know what a medium steak looks like. Cudos to the cook(s). Again, Ashley was outstanding!!! We DEFINITELY will be returning and hopefully have her as our server again. The bill was almost a hun for the two of us and that’s without dessert but we felt it was worth it. It was so nice my daughter tipped 3% and that’s a lot for that frugal lady. I’m normally the big tipper that she complains about but I was pleasantly surprised today. This visit was nothing like the location in Killeen before they closed down that we swore never to return. I’m glad we waited on the young, slow hostess. An attractive curly haired server wished us good evening as we left. I told my daughter she should’ve asked him for his number lol We enjoyed our meal and the movies afterwards. It was a blessed and pleasant Sunday for us. If you go to this location, ask for Ash. She adds to the experience.“