Lonestar: Not Just Another Steakhouse

Lonestar is considered a steakhouse, which is probably why I had never been to this particular restaurant. I generally do not patronize this type of restaurant because I do not care for steak. Usually this type of restaurant, limits their options on the menu for those who do not care for steak. I generally will choose a restaurant with a more diverse menu selection such as Diamond River, Real Seafood Company, or Sam B’s. But to my surprise Lonestar is not just another steakhouse.

When dining out the most significant thing I consider is the service. If I dine at a restaurant and the service was impeccable I am apt to revisit that establishment. Upon evaluating an establishment, the cleanliness and the concern for detail are involved in my decision about dining at a restaurant. The menu selection, the quality of the food and presentation is what I consider to be third on my mental list of things I reflect on when choosing a restaurant. Next is the atmosphere or the environment. Do I feel comfortable in the setting or do I feel the need to eat and leave right away? And lastly is the cost or value of the service and product I received; if the overall meal and service was wond

erful I do not mind paying for an indulging night at dinner.

Though there were some disappointments with the meal the evening was enjoyable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is comfortable even though our server seemed to be rather rushed. Even with a few flaws with the meal I would consider dining at Lonestar again, although for the cost of the evening ($60.00 for two) seemed to some extent costly for the value, the salmon was delicious and the environment is inviting. If one would choose to dine at Lonestar I would recommend not going late in the evening and I would suggest that if ordering the salad to ask for the dressing on the side. But for a quiet night out Lonestar is a fine choice.

The appearance of Lonestar was fresh, attractive and aromatic with scents of lingering barbeque basting on an open fire. Accordingly, the décor of the restaurant was rustic, complete from a steer head hung on the wall to natural wood flooring that made the unique sound of cowboy boots walking into an old time saloon. Adding to the rustic theme was the dim lighting that placed a subtle yellow glow about the room reflecting from the mirror hung behind the bar. In addition a soft sound of country music played in the background. Unfortunately, the music did become interrupted for a few minutes leaving an awkward silence in the room. The array of seating arrangements varied from a casual booth to bar seating, to wooden table and chairs allowing for everyone’s preference. Keeping with the rustic theme, the tables were earthy with a natural finish. And the accommodations placed on the table met with the same rustic décor of the restaurant from the numerous spices and sauces to the antique white linen napkins. As a result, the overall appearance of the restaurant was pleasing to both for the sight and smell of the customer, with impeccable detail and cleanliness to the environment.

The service at Lonestar was adequate but not impressive by any means. Upon arriving at the restaurant the host was particularly polite and gracious with accommodating our seating request. My guest and I chose the smoking section and when the host seated us we requested something a bit more private and he was very gracious about arranging the request for us. We were seated in a comfortable, cozy corner for two and the host was courteous enough to remove the extra chairs from

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