Angel's Icehouse, Spicewood

It’s been awhile since I’ve been to Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood, but I wanted to blog about it anyway. I’ve been craving their fried macaroni and lemon icebox pie. When I went online and pulled up their new menu I almost had a panic attack because their menu changed. The fried macaroni is missing from their appetizer section! I love those little triangles of fried macaroni. When you bite into them they are creamy goodness inside. Good news though; they still have them on their kids menu, so all is not lost. I will drag a kid with me if I have to. But, I will not share my fried macaroni. If you try to take one from me, I might just stab your hand with a fork. If you are one of the lucky few who I share them with, you will know you are truly loved.

Angel’s also has really good turkey burgers. I somehow feel a little better about myself if I have a turkey burger with my fried macaroni instead of a beef burger. I’ve also tried their chicken fried chicken strips, and wedge salad, all very good. Make sure you leave room for their lemon icebox pie. It’s something they make not purchase elsewhere and will melt in your mouth. It is the perfect combination of sweetness and tartness. They frequently run out by the end of the evening. We were there late one night and I was told they were out. I think when the waitress saw the sad look on my face she went and stole a piece they were saving for someone because she was afraid I would start crying. That earned her a big tip!

Your Mom's Burger Bar

After trying Your Mom’s Burger Bar, it beat out Casino El Camino as my all time favorite place to get a burger. It’s a small place with plenty of attitude tucked away on the east side and a little hard to find. When you see their burger menu choices, you will probably have a hard time choosing. You could definitely tell we were first-timers from the amount we took to figure out what we wanted to order. I just stood there with a dazed look on my face while drooling from the wonderful smell of their burgers.

You can choose from one of their concoctions or build your own, which is what we did. They have every topping from avocado to won ton strips, and spreads from BBQ to wasabi. All this on a 1/2 pound natural Angus burger, yum! And I would be remiss if I don’t mention their fries, which are very good. I had a blackened burger with an egg and pepper jack cheese.

There is a small covered patio area to eat in but we chose to eat out on the side on the picnic tables facing the road. We were mildly entertained by a car chase until it almost jumped the curb where we were sitting.

The next time we go back I’ll try their fried zucchini slices.

Lucky J's Chicken and Waffles

There is a trend here in Austin called Trailer Park Eateries. What’s not to like? Various culinary delights served out of food trailers. The prices are usually very reasonable and the places fun to eat at. My favorite is Lucky J’s Chicken and Waffles. The first time I heard about the chicken and waffle phenomenon I was intrigued. After reading about a place called Lucky J’s I was finally able to convince my partner and the kid we really needed to try it. To be honest, they were a little grossed out with the idea.

So, being a Sunday we decided to go all out and try their Croque Monsier (boneless chicken strip, ham, and Swiss cheese wrapped in a waffle). We sat down at their picnic table and I proceeded to pour the maple syrup and a several dashes of Tabasco sauce on my “waffle taco.” They were both a little horrified that I was actually going to put that in my stomach. The kid wasn’t about to let me see she wasn’t as brave as I was so she doused hers with the same. My partner just watched, more than a little skeptical. She ended up trying hers without the hot sauce. We tried it and it was the perfect combination flavors. The chicken was moist and very flavorful. I will have to say I think I prefer just the chicken and waffles without the added ham and cheese. Depends on my mood.

It was a big hit with all of us. We will definitely go back. Try the one on East Sixth St. Very cool location.

Auslander Biergarten and Restaurant, Fredericksburg

I’ve tried Auslander Biergarten and Restaurant on a few occasions. It can be a bit on the pricy side so I usually order the schnitzel sandwich. It is good but not anything to get real excited about. I’ve had much better schnitzel, even here in the states. This last time, I tried something new. I should have stuck with the schnitzel sandwich.

I decided to try the Kassler Rippchen (smoked pork chops). They looked and tasted like ham and were very salty. I chose the potato pancakes as one of my sides and they were okay but basically dry and flavorless. I did try some of the hot German potato salad my partner got with her meal. It was pretty good.

I am on a small budget when it comes to eating out and I viewed it as a waste of money. I lived in Germany for a few years and don’t think it even comes close to comparing to their food there. I won’t be going there again. I’ll just save my money and try someplace new the next time I am in the Fredericksburg area.

Las Cocinas Mexican Grill, Bastrop

There’s a little Mexican cafe in Bastrop on Highway 95 called Las Cocinas. We stopped by there for lunch awhile back. The parking lot was packed but the lunch rush was just ending so we didn’t have to wait to get a table.

We were seated and when they brought our drinks, they also brought chips, salsa and queso. The free queso they serve with lunch made me like the place before I even ordered. I ordered the enchilada plate. The enchiladas were good and the rice and beans were pretty good also. I got full before I finished half my lunch. Maybe I shouldn’t have eaten so much chips and queso.

We sat there awhile letting our food settle. The owner came by and asked us how our lunch was. I think he was a little concerned because I had so much food left on my plate. We told him we enjoyed it and he asked if we wanted dessert. We all said we didn’t have any room left for dessert. That didn’t stop me from asking if they had flan and if it was homemade. It was so I just had to try it. The flan was the best part of the meal. It was perfect, not too sweet any syrupy like most places I’ve tried. I begrudgingly let Martie and our friend try a bite. By the time I got back on my motorcycle I was so full I was almost miserable. I needed to get to a place fast where I could go into a happy food coma. I will definitely go back soon and save a little more room next time for more flan.

Arkie's Grill

It has been a while since I last blogged about restaurant, so I have a few of the more noteworthy dining experiences to catch up on. So, I guess I’ll start with Arlie’s Grill. One of my work suppliers from the east coast asked me if I ever tried this place. He saw it on The Learning Channel’s show “Darned Good Diners” so of course I had to add it to my list of places to try.

A few weeks ago, we set out to try Arkie’s Grill. When we walked in, we were assailed by the smell of grease from the kitchen. I was a little concerned and so were my arteries. We both decided we had to try the fried chicken. Fried chicken is not usually my first choice for a meal but since they specifically mentioned their fried chicken on the show and in several reviews I read, we just had to try it. Our fried chicken meals came with a small side salad, mashed potatoes, navy beans, corn sticks, and rolls. The chicken was very good, not in the least greasy and perfectly done. The mashed potatoes tasted like homemade, not typical restaurant kind. The corn sticks were interesting and were about the size of a finger. They were a bit overdone, but not bad. The prices were very reasonable and the portions perfect for lunch. I would go there again.

The Omelettry

I’ve driven by The Omelettry so many times since I moved to Austin. I’ve been wanting to try it for years. We finally had a chance to eat breakfast there a few Mondays ago.

The place is very Austin-like. It’s been around since the 70s, and it shows. The waitstaff is nonchalant, but seem comfortable in their work environment. I noticed the regulars got better service, but that’s typical in small places like this; no big deal.

We both had the ham and cheese omelet with home fries. The portions were huge and the prices reasonable. My omelet was good but the homefries were a little on the overcooked and bland side. I wanted to try the gingerbread pancakes but it seemed a bit too much, even as hungry as I was.

It was a fun way to spend a Monday morning having breakfast. I enjoy people watching and The Omelettry doesn’t disappoint. Although, I could have missed seeing the guy with way too much of his ass crack showing, and been better off. I just strategically moved out of his half moon view. I must go back to try those gingerbread pancakes! Oh, and make sure you have cash; they don’t take plastic.

Garden Spot Cafe

Every time we drove by Garden Spot Cafe on Burnet Road, Martie and I would say we needed to try it. So, one rainy Monday we were in the area and finally stopped for lunch. It looked like a cute little place and had been open for a few years now.

I ordered the Monday Special (genoa salami, pepperoni, and smoked provolone on foccacia) and Martie ordered the Italian meatball sandwich. My sandwich was ok, but the bread was kinda dry and bland. Martie’s meatball sandwich was about on par with something you would get from Subway, although I think Subway’s is a little better. The meatballs were the kind you would buy frozen in the bag. The people working there were not friendly or happy. We both agreed it was a little pricy for what you got. Don’t think we will go back there.

Panera Bread

One Sunday morning, the kid and I headed out in search of some place to get something for breakfast. I remember my boss at work told me about a bakery in the Gateway shopping center by Whole Foods. So, we decided to venture there to check it out for ourselves.

I was a little disappointed they had a small selection of items to choose from, but it still looked and smelled good. We decided to get a selection of several items and bring them home and share. We chose the fresh apple pastry, cheese pastry, bear claw, chocolate croissant, and a spinach and bacon baked egg souffle. We also picked up a few sourdough rolls for dinner which we forgot about so our Doberman reaped the benefits of them. The rolls got hard as a rock after a few days so he had a few giant dog treats to gnaw on.

Every thing we tried was good. I especially liked the fresh apple pastry. The spinach and bacon baked egg souffle was very good. Next time I will try the spinach and artichoke baked egg souffle and maybe pick up one of their Asiago cheese sourdough loafs.

Dan's Hamburgers

Since I just blogged about Weir Country Store’s burgers yesterday, I might as well rewind to a few weeks ago when we went with a friend to Dan’s on Manchaca Road. He tried to convince us that they had the best burgers in town.

I got the hickory cheeseburger with onion rings. The burger was good, but not the best in town. Not even close. My favorite was the onion rings. They say they are homemade and I can believe it. They were very good and I could tell they weren’t the frozen kind in the bag. They were done to perfection and not in the least greasy. I tried a few of Martie’s fries. The fries were ok but nothing special.

If I went back to Dan’s I would get their onion rings again, although I wouldn’t go out of my way and make a special trip for their burgers. There are several other places around that have much better ones.

Weir Country Store, Weir

It was a nice day for a ride on the motorcycles last Monday. We ventured out and hit several of the county roads north east of Austin. We were starting to get hungry and were about ready for a break from riding. Since we were in the Walberg area, I suggested we go to Dale’s Essenhaus for a burger. Well damn, they are closed on Mondays. We were out in the middle of somewhere with not much in the way of food choices. We stopped at a little country gas station/auto repair shop and Martie went inside to see if any of the locals had any ideas. I stayed out by the bikes and counted our nacho flavored corn nuts and jerky from our last ride, just in case we had to divvy them up for lunch.

When she came back, she informed me the “natives” told her the Shamrock station in Weir had good burgers and fries. She was surprised when I readily agreed we should try it. After all, anyone with anything other than an iron clad stomach is smart enough to stay away from gas station food, right? Well, it was such a nice day and I wasn’t ready to stop riding. There certainly wasn’t enough corn nuts and jerky for two of us. Besides, if things turned out badly for my stomach, we could be long home before it got ugly.

The Shamrock station is called Weir Country store. It has a little bit of everything. Besides your typical convenience store, it had school supplies, a bait shop, and a sign saying the bar was open Friday and Saturday nights. There was a small area with some booths and tables. They had a couple of big slabs of smoked brisket, smoked sausage, and those really bad for you but oh so good deep fried burritos behind the counter in a hot holding area. I was encouraged not to see any hot dogs endlessly rolling around on those heated roller things that see in most convenience stores.

We both decided on the cheeseburger and fries basket. The cheeseburgers were pretty good, and the fries were very good; not in the least greasy. A note to self for next time though, one order of fries is plenty for two people. They also have Bluebell ice cream but we were both too full for that.

It was a fun place to stop and take a break. We did get a few stares from some of the locals. We must look pretty scary to the country folk, being two women on motorcycles.

El Greco

Last night, Martie, Mike and I went to El Greco for dinner. It was pretty empty and there was a mop and bucket towards the front by the door. It was about 7:30pm and they closed at 9pm. We were told to sit wherever we wanted by the waitress. Instead of bringing us menus and getting our drink order, she went to the mop bucket and mopped the front of the dining area. When she finally finished mopping, she brought us menus and got our drink order.

I ordered the Meat Eater Plate ($13.99), Mike ordered the Souvlaki Plate ($12.99), and Martie ordered the Penne Gorgonzola ($9.99). When our food arrived, I looked at my plate in surprise. I asked our waitress if anything else was supposed to come with my meal, and she said no. Ok, imagine a plate with one small lamb chop (the meat was about the size of a quarter in diameter), a small skewer of beef, approximately one third to one half of a chicken breast, sliced thin, and a small container of tzatsiki sauce. That’s all that was on the plate, and when I say all, I mean nothing else. I asked our waitress if I could have some pita bread, which took a long time because when the kitchen put it out, it got delivered to another table. The meat was flavorless as was the tzatsiki sauce.

Mike’s Souvlaki plate had one small skewer of meat, but he did get a couple of sides with his (orzo and potatoes). Mike said his meal was basically flavorless. Martie’s Penne Gorgonzola was swimming in sauce. It was served in a soup bowl, and if you saw the amount of sauce, you would understand why. Her pasta was supposed to have red onions, garlic, and rosemary. I tasted it and wasn’t in the least bit impressed, not to mention they completely left out the rosemary.

Still being hungry, and wanting to give the place another chance, we ordered dessert. After all, this place got a good write up in The Chronicle (I really have no idea why). Mike ordered the rice pudding. Martie and I decided to share the Ekmek Kataifi (shredded fillo filled with chopped walnuts and cinnamon, topped with a homemade honey syrup and a creamy semolina milk custard, and finished with whipped cream, sliced walnuts and maraschino cherries). That is the exact description from their menu. The desserts were also a disappointment. Ours was partially frozen custard with what tasted like cool whip with some sliced almonds and a cherry on top. The bottom had a little bit of soggy fillo and what might have been a honey sauce. No walnuts or cinnamon.

We all agreed that it was overpriced for what we got, mostly tasteless, and poor service. We definitely won’t be going back.

Mandola's Italian Market

Let me start off with the gelato. For those of you who haven’t tried gelato, you’re really missing out. Gelato is Italy’s version of ice cream, but so much better. My favorite flavor is the limone (lemon), but I also enjoy the pistacchio, caffe, fragola (strawberry), and stracciatella (an Italian version of chocolate chip ice cream). Mandola’s makes good gelato. I’ve had gelato from other places here in the states and they are not always good. You can get spoiled when you go to Italy and get the real thing.

On to the pastries. Mandola’s bakes their own Italian cookies, cakes and pastries. Almost everything I’ve tried so far has been really good. I’m partial to their lemon tarts, fruit tarts, and Italian cream cake. I’ve tried their cannoli’s and was less than impressed. They also have tiramisu, but I haven’t tried it because I make a pretty mean tiramisu.

Okay, I did start out with the dessert, which is the best thing I like about Mandola’s. They do have an actual restaurant with pasta, pizza, soups, salads, etc. Their pasta is good, but like most Italian restaurants here in the states, they drown it in too much sauce. Sauce is, and should be, a condimento (condiment). Good pasta shouldn’t be drowning in sauce, just like you wouldn’t drown a good burger in ketchup or mustard. Their pizza, however is very good. Rustic style pizza cooked to perfection.

Mandola’s also has a nice selection of Italian market type items such as olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pasta, deli meats, cheeses, olives, and some wonderful rustic breads. They have a nice outside patio, but parking can be challenging.

Rufi's

It’s a Saturday morning ritual. I stop by Rufi’s on my way to work and get breakfast tacos. The older couple who own it and work there always have a smile for you and make you feel welcome. They are hard working and are open seven days a week. Once in awhile I see their daughter in there helping out.

They have a good variety of breakfast and lunch items. In the 2-3 years I’ve been going there, they have always been consistently good. They must cut, peel, and cook the potatoes themselves because they don’t taste or look like they are prepackaged. Their beans are flavorful, and their chorizo is very good.

Rufi’s is located on North Lamar Blvd. Their hours are 7am til 2pm. Oh, and bring cash because they don’t take plastic.

The Waffle House

Ok, I know it’s kinda ghetto, but every once in awhile we like to venture out to the Waffle House for breakfast in the evening. How many places do you go out to eat where your waitress is also your cook? Most of the people that work there are very hard workers. If you go there around the time that the bars close down, you will see all the obnoxious drunks they have to put up with. I’m pretty sure most people don’t tip very well there. I think they should get hazardous duty pay to make up for it.

I usually get the breakfast with a waffle, hash browns, bacon and eggs. Martie usually gets the same but instead of hash browns, she gets grits. Being from California, I’ve never acquired a taste for grits. Besides, their hash browns are pretty good and you can get them with grilled onions. Sometimes, I get chocolate chips and or pecans added to my waffle. You can usually rely on getting your fried eggs done just the way you want them. Sounds like a simple enough request but way too many places I’ve gone to can’t seem to get the white part cooked and the yolk runny. Anyway, if my eggs are done right the first time, I’m happy.

Oh, and have I mentioned that their prices are cheap?

Taqueria Guadalajara

Tuesday night we ventured back to one of our favorite places to get Mexican food, Taqueria Guadalajara on North Lamar. The food is cheap and always very good. We are usually the only non-Hispanic people eating there. The waitresses speak very little English, if any.

They give you two different types of salsa with your chips, both good. A word of warning though. If they give you one of those squeeze bottles with light green sauce, don’t try it unless you have a fire extinguisher handy. The rice and beans are both excellent; very flavorful.

We usually get the combo plate with a tamale, crispy taco, and enchilada. I decided to try a different combo this time with Carne Guisada and beef fajita meat. Martie had the enchilada combo plate (one each chicken, beef and cheese). It was all very good. One morning we had breakfast there and it was equally good.

When we go to the counter to pay, we have fun picking out a random candy from Mexico. If you are having a hard time finding this place, it is about 1 block south of Rundberg on the east side of the road. Outside by the sidewalk in front is a small storage shed crammed with dolls and piñatas for sale.

Delta's Restaurant

I’m not even going to post the photo I took of my dinner because it would just make my stomach upset all over again. Monday night Martie and I had one of the worst meals of our lives.

We sat down with our laptops late Monday afternoon surfing the net trying to decide on a new place to try that we hadn’t eaten at yet. We found a website mentioning a place called Delta’s Restaurant on Parmer Lane. The Urbanspoon website mentioned this restaurant and of the 40 people that voted, 92% said they liked it. After eating there, I am convinced the people running the restaurant were the ones voting multiple times.

We showed up around 6 PM and the place was empty. That should have been a clue to us. We seemed to be their only victims that evening. We went up to the counter to order and were told that the Beef Kebob with Rice, and the Philly Cheesesteak were their specialties. Martie ordered the cheesesteak and a strawberry milkshake and I ordered the kebob. The first thing to arrive at our table was the shake. We both tried it and it basically tasted like 2% milk and ice blended together. They must have used red food coloring instead of strawberries because neither of us could taste even a hint of strawberry.

On to the main course, our meals arrived. The kebob had a funny texture and flavor. It was some type of ground up mystery meat and was inedible. Even if I would have slathered it in hot sauce, I would not be able to eat it. The rice was overcooked and dry. Martie’s cheesesteak had very little meat chopped up with lots of mayonnaise.

We ended up leaving almost all of our meal on the table when we left. Later that evening my stomach felt like it was trying to claw its way out. I don’t think either of us will be able to drive past Delta’s Restaurant without our stomachs doing flip flops.

Cafe Java, Round Rock

Monday morning we went to one of our favorite breakfast places, Cafe Java in Round Rock. We’ve been to the one in Austin on Metric, but prefer the one in Round Rock. The service and food is considerably better there. The waitstaff are friendly and it’s a fun place to go. They have decent coffee also.

Martie got her usual, Migas with a side of avocado. I ordered a couple of breakfast tacos, as I wasn’t hungry enough for for one of my regular breakfast choices. The breakfast tacos are good, but nothing really special.

Their pancakes and french toast are very good. They also usually have a daily special worth trying. On Sundays they have their version of Eggs Benedict, which are good. Every once in awhile I order Phillip’s Awesome Bacon Cheeseburger Omelet. It has ground beef, bacon, tomatoes, and queso. It is a meal that is sure to clog your arteries, but worth it.

Rail Road Cafe, Bartlett

Last Sunday, we decided to go for a motorcycle ride and ended up at the Rail Road Cafe in Bartlett. On a side note, those are not our bikes in the above photo. I “borrowed” someone’s photo from the internet since I forgot to take one.

We were greeted outside on the sidewalk by a young girl (the cafe owner’s daughter) who asked us where the rest of us were. We were momentarily confused until she told us they were expecting a large group of motorcycle riders from the Austin area and thought we were part of the group. We sat down at a table and the young girl decided she was going to wait on us. I think she was fascinated by us and our bikes. She gave us menus, got our drinks and stood at our table talking to us while we looked at the menu. Martie decided she wanted to try the chicken fried steak, and I was anguishing over whether to try the brisket sandwich or the chili cheese burger. I asked our young waitress her opinion and said they were both really good, and the chili was homemade. I was leaning towards the chili burger when she told me that they were out of chili and brisket. Even though I’m not a huge fan of chicken fried steak, I decided to order it as well.

Our lunch came with a salad and I was happy to note that they don’t use iceberg lettuce. The chicken fried steak was huge. We could have shared one. Neither of us could finish half the food on our plates. It wasn’t the best chicken fried steak I’ve had but still very good. It was moist on the inside and the meat was tender. The gravy was good and had a lot of flavor. The owner stopped by our table and twisted our arms into ordering dessert. It really didn’t take much arm twisting when she told us what our choices were. I ordered the peach cobbler and Martie ordered the German chocolate pie. The cobbler was excellent. Even though I was full from lunch, I would have had no problem eating the whole thing. I did let Martie try a small bite, being the nice person I am. Her pie was really good too. I think I ended up eating most of her pie also.

We will definitely go back there to eat. It was a nice ride up there. Bartlett also has an antique auction on the first Sunday of each month. Make sure if you go you save room for dessert.

Ming's Cafe

I love Ming’s Cafe on Guadalupe. Every time I’ve been there, I’ve had a good meal. Their dumplings are the best I’ve had. Their egg rolls are divine too. When you bite into one of their egg rolls, the vegetables inside of them are “crisp-tender” instead of soft and mushy.

We went to Ming’s yesterday for lunch. We were greeted by the owner, Fai who saw us and took time out to cook our lunch for us himself. Fai is an awesome chef. He makes all his own sauces, and everything is always fresh, or he won’t serve it.

I ordered the General Jow’s Chicken. He makes a special version for me. Instead of battering and frying the chicken, he stir-fries the chicken with lots of veggies and the sauce. Not traditional, but healthier and very delicious. My partner had the Moo Goo Gai Pan, which is what she usually orders. She was very happy to see that he remembered how much she loves garlic and happily munched on the extra bits of garlic slices in her dish. The kid had the Special Low Mein (another of my favs) and the Hot and Sour Soup. We all shared dumplings and Crab Won Tons.

Have I mentioned the dumplings? Well, they deserve mentioning again. They have both chicken and vegetable dumplings, and either are great either pan fried or steamed. I think I could almost drink the dumpling sauce, yum! Other menu favorites are the Coconut Soup, Orange Chicken, and the Curry Shrimp.

Ming’s has a beautiful patio area. Wednesday nights are bike night so you will see motorcycles lined up on the sidewalk in front of it, depending on the weather. It’s my favorite Asian cuisine restaurant and the prices are very reasonable. They always make me feel like family and I know it’s one place I can go and get a consistently great meal.

Abuelo's

Last night my partner and I decided to try Abuelo's Mexican food restaurant at Barton Creek Square Mall. We had been driving around trying to figure out where we wanted to eat, and neither of us had eaten there before.

We were seated right away in a booth against the wall. The backs of the booths are high, so I thought it would be a nice quiet dinner. Our waiter promptly came over and took our drink order. I was teetering on the brink of ordering a margarita, but decided on the tea instead. As soon as he left, I looked around and realized how noisy it was. How did I walk past all those children on the way in and not notice? If I didn't know better, we were actually at Chuck E Cheese. When the child in the booth behind us started to scream and push on the booth, I started thinking maybe I should call the waiter back and order a margarita after all.

We looked at the menu and decided to start out with Abuelo's Dip Sampler trio (Queso Diablo, Chile con Queso, and Avocado Cream). The Queso Diablo was very good, the Chile con Queso good, but the Avocado Cream was just a disappointing and bland guacamole. The house salsa was mild, but flavorful.

On to our main course. I chose the Sonora (beef burrito topped with chili con queso, cheese enchilada, and tamale). My partner chose the Juarez (crispy beef taco, tamale, chicken enchilada, and cheese enchilada). My beef burrito was very good, the cheese enchilada was okay, but the tamale was very bland. The rice and beans were okay. My partner enjoyed her dinner but agreed with me that the tamale was bland.

Meanwhile, the kids screaming all around us and their parents ignoring them was really beginning to annoy us. One kid at a table diagonal to us was throwing things while his parents ignored him. I looked down at the crayon that landed at the next table and wondered if his parents were going to pick it up. Of course not, they left it for the waitstaff to clean up.

Oh well, on to the dessert. We told the waiter when he seated us that it was our first time there so he brought us a complimentary dessert to share. We had the flan, which was okay but not something I would order again. It was more of a cream dessert instead of a custard, which I'm accustomed to.

Overall, the food was okay, but not great. I would not go out of my way to try it again. They have an extensive kids menu, which is probably why they had so many kids there. So, if you are looking for a nice place to have a quiet, romantic evening, this probably isn't the right place.