Sunday, September 30, 2012

Quaker Steak & Lube

My initial impressions of this restaurant, from the outside, mind you, weren't very good. Before I ever stepped inside I never knew what to make of it, and after my first visit (when I was abjectly poor) I was certain it was a place that served mostly sporty-bar food & wings.

On a dime Emmy and I decided to revisit and to see the restaurant with new eyes. The place has car paraphenalia everywhere; cieling, walls, on stilts, you name it. We learned it really is famous for its wings but that the rest of the menu, which was quite extensive, was just as good. Megan, our server, was very speedy and extremely helpful.

From our booth I could see 7 TVs and a car jacked up on stilts with a glass plate underneath so its underbelly was visible. Emmy was rather impressed w/ the curly straws in the drinks, even if the water tasted a little off.

K: I got the "GTO-Ring Burger" for $12.30 with tip. Special requests: no pickle, & sub cheddar cheese for cheddar Jack. Side: Homestyle mac cheese. It's hard to describe how good the burger was, the flavoring was sublime. Spicy yet not overwhelming, meat cooked to a perfect medium-rare, juicy and the onion ring was battered just right. Also the side wasn't over-peppered, which is a one-in-a-million find right there.

E: Emmy got the "Mustang Burger" $14.08 with tip. Special requests: no onions, no tomato. Side: burboun baked beans. Since Emmy ate her beans first she felt that their spiciness over-powered the taste and flavoring of her burger. However, she adds that both were very delicious.

Finisher: moist towelette & red licorice (another thing you don't see every day.)

Final Verdict: We're very pleased and we can't wait to return to this wonderful restaurant!

More posts & reviews coming soon!
xoxoxo

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