Wednesday
night (1-25) found Penny and I off to Hooters for
a quick dinner. Our
plans with friends fell through so we
decided to go out. And we chose
Hooters.
Hooters
came to Ocala many years ago, but closed due to a
franchise issue.
They returned about a year ago in a new
location.
The
restaurant was not crowded but the music was TOO loud.
We asked for a
seat as far away from the loud noise as
possible, and they were happy
to move us to a corner seat. It
was still louder than I like. I'm not even going to
address their
choice of music.
When
I go out to eat, I like to converse with the person I am
with. Not
having to yell at them over loud and usually crappy
music. They need
to tone it down a bit. Well, more than a bit.
Our server was attentive and friendly. She quickly took our
order and got
our drinks.
I
ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger on Texas Toast with steak
fires. I
have ordered it on previous visits and always found it
to be good.
Penny is the wing person of the family and she
ordered the Hot Wings
and Curly Fries. Whoop Whoop
Whoop. (That's my Stooges intimation)
I have never been a fan of finger food. Wings are messy, and
frankly not appetizing to me. Putting ones fingers in your
mouth (or mine) and
making noises is disgusting to me, but I
forged through it.
Our
food arrived in a timely manner. It might have taken
longer than
normal, but once I have a beer, I am the most
patient person on
earth.
Within
a minute, Penny's fingers were a gooey greasy mess.
That's why I'm a
burger guy.
I
am not a wing fan, but Penny loves them. Look at all that
goo !!!
The
curly fries looked good but were a bit cold. I find that to
be true
of most orders of Curly Fries. I don't know what it is,
but Steak
Fries seem to be warmer.
My
burger was good but the toast was soggy on the side that
was sitting
on the plate. Perhaps it sat too long before they
brought it out.
Needless to say, the bread came apart.
Although
it tasted good, it was a mess to eat. I think next time
I will order it on a regular bun, rather than the Texas Toast.
The Steak Fries were excellent. With a bit of a 'curl' it gave me
plenty
of room to scoop up the catsup. As with most
restaurants, the Steak
Fries were a bit over salted.
All in all, not a bad experience but not a great one either.
Owing to the
loud music, soggy bread and over salted fries, I
give it a C minus on
my eatery scale.
That being said, I will probably return and give them another
chance. If
nothing else, just for the scenery.
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