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West Plains Bistro

West Plains Bistro

133 Plains Rd E Burlington, ON L7T 2C4, L7T2C4, United States

Cafés • Pizza • Kebab • Seafood


"My wife and I wanted a nice laid-back place to sit outside and enjoy a fun dinner. We ended up being very disappointed by the service. Our server took about 10-15 minutes to get to the table (which feels like an eternity when you are waiting to order beverages). They took our drink order and quickly returned with a cocktail and waters but the beer we ordered was delayed by a few minutes. Not a big deal, but then the night went south. We didn't see our server again for a very long time. We started to feel like our appetizer was a little delayed when food runners showed up with our entrees. No app in sight. We let them know and eventually the server brought our app. But we were halfway into the meal by that point. The food tasted fine. Nothing extraordinary but not bad. The nachos, I admit, were delicious. The mac and cheese we ordered was described to have bread crumbs but was missing that. Fortunately the server had it taken care of pretty quickly. We were never asked about having our drinks refilled. And after eating, we waited a long time for our check. It just seemed to take forever for everything. None of the problems by themselves would have been a big deal, but together it added up to a somewhat unpleasant experience. The server was nice and apologetic. They also comped us the appetizer which was nice. May have been an off night or maybe a new server, but I can't say I would recommend going on a Saturday night. Also, we did enjoy the outdoor seating area. It was a little tight, but the ambiance was nice."

Old South Mountain Inn

Old South Mountain Inn

6132 Old National Pike, 21713, Boonsboro, US, United States

Fish • Soup • Seafood • American


"I first went to the Old South Mountain Inn when I was about 10 years old and my dad and I were section hiking the Appalachian Trail in the late 1980s. I remember the food to be really good. I have been a few more times over the years but my wife and I at there this past weekend. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The service was good not great. The food was lacking in some areas. I had the cream of crab and my wife had the lobster bisque. The cream of crab was pretty good. A little runny for my taste but it was good. I did not like my wife 's lobster bisque. It just tasted a little off but not bad. For entrees, I ordered the Rockfish Chesapeake and my wife ordered the Sirloin, medium rare. My entrée came with mashed potatoes and a salad. My wife 's came with a salad and a baked potato. The salad was good but the plates were too small to mix the salad with the dressing without making a mess. My mashed potatoes were good. The Rockfish Chesapeake left a lot to be desired. I could not taste the crab, the fish was rubbery on the sides, and it lacked taste overall. I would not order it again. My wife 's sirloin was unevenly cooked. It was medium to almost well done. The meat was choice or maybe even select with a fair amount of gristle. I realize sirloin is a tougher cut with less marbling, but I was unimpressed with the steak when I tried it. Maybe this meets the grade of fine dining in the Boonboro area, but not in the places we usually dine for a special night in Northern Virginia/Washington, DC. If you have dined at Minibar, Plume, the Dabney, or the Inn at Little Washington, you will be disappointed. I would equate the food we were served to what I would expect from a Sizzler or Pondarosa. The next time I am in the area, I may go back but will likely find somewhere else to eat in Frederick, Boonsboro, or Thurmont. Maybe in another 10 years (about how long it has been since I had last dined at the Old South Mountain Inn), I will go back."