Neighbors Eatery & Saloon

Unhappy Customer says:
Sometimes, there appears on the landscape of small town, rural dining, a dive that surprises even the most finicky of palates with food that is a treat to the senses. This is not one of those places. It is a dive, in every negative connotation of the term, and unfortunately, the food, and the management, matched the atmosphere. (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)

Unhappy Customer says:
I had decided to try this small spot because of a coupon received in the mail (that right there should have been a red flag), and thought it might be a good little place to grab a nice dinner. The coupon was for a free birthday sirloin meal and was only available on a Wednesday. Well, I had misplaced the coupon so I called the owner before venturing all the way out there to see if he would honor it since it was a Saturday and I didn't have it on hand. He said yes, not a problem, and to ask for him when we arrived at our table. (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)

Unhappy Customer says:
So, we make the trek out, and after walking in, should have turned right around. It was north woods spartan bar decor, and so clangorous it had me reaching for the Advil to stave off a migraine. They weren't terribly busy, but we sat in the back to avoid the noise. The small table where we were seated had chairs that needed to be put out of their misery: there was no padding left and we sank down in them a good six inches. When the server came, we informed her of the coupon and asked to speak with the owner as per his wishes. She left and came back, saying that everything was good and confirmed it was the sirloin birthday meal that was being ordered, which I asked for 'rare'. My friend ordered the 10-ounce prime rib medium rare, along with the side salad, for $14. And, as we don't drink anything out, we had two waters. (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)

Unhappy Customer says:
After a painful 20 minutes passes, my friend's salad has yet to arrive. Our waters had been hastily dropped off, but no refills ever offered. Then, all at once our food arrives, and the absent-minded waitress realizes the salad did not come out on its own. She leaves and returns with a salad of warm lettuce and sliced-to-translucense tomato...it had obviously been left on the counter to sit for a while. (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)

Unhappy Customer says:
Now, for the steaks: my sirloin was definitely not rare, and had an odd MSG/metallic flavor reminiscent of a steak from Denny's I had dumbly ordered years ago. My friend's prime rib was even worse. It had no flavor, whatsoever, (she gave me a bite), and the sensation from it can only be described as chewable water. The au jus was burned, as was her potato. But, I thought, "I'm getting a free steak, so I'll just be quiet, not complain, and cross this place off my list." (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)

Unhappy Customer says:
After having been finished for quite some time, the waitress finally goes past and we flag her down, asking for the check. A few moments later, she comes back saying that the free meal can only be honored with purchase of two drinks. We asked to speak with the owner. Then comes the most infuriating aspect of the evening: he says that he told us on the phone that two drinks were a requirement of the deal, which was a bold-faced lie. However, instead of continuing an argument with someone who was so obviously intellectually inadequate, we ordered two fountain pop (at $2 a piece) and left them untouched on the table. The 'adjusted' bill came which we begrudgingly paid, then left. (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)

Unhappy Customer says:
I have read other reviews similar to this on other websites, and don't believe this establishment should be allowed to operate in this manner. However, because to this place the customer doesn't much matter, our only recourse is to warn others before wasting their hard-earned dollar on such gastronomic garbage. AVOID!!!! (Sat, 2012-02-04 20:57)