Hays House 1857 Restaurant & Tavern 🍻

What People Are Saying 💬

AI summary of real reviews

Customer Praise

• "Food was delicious! Had the chicken fried steak which may be the best I have ever had anywhere."
• "My son had a burger which he said was one of the best he's ever had."
• "Flavor was good on my beef tips" and the "prime rib sandwich was great, really good flavor and texture."
• "The service was good, prices were decent, and our food arrived quickly."

Atmosphere and Service

• "Oldest restaurant around but well kept with a full bar and kind service."
• "Unique historical place!" which is housed "in a historic building, which is pretty cool."
• "The server was nice and did a good job" even with a large group.
• "Stopped in on a weekday for lunch and were seated right away."

Food Quality

• "Their country gravy is unrivaled" and adds a great touch to the dishes.
• The "Patty Melt" was "amazing," although adding mushrooms was not worth the extra $1.50.
• "My fried chicken sandwich was big but average," though the breading could have been better in appearance.
• The "chicken fried steak was pretty good," and "tasted homemade."

Overall Experience

• "I would definitely go back. I'd like to try the prime rib."
• "A good meal!" with not too pricey options available.
• The restaurant seems to "really gears up for a dinner crowd," so timing may enhance the experience.
• "I want to give it 5 stars, but that means near perfection. Everything was really good, just not amazing."