Trackside Tavern — Restaurant in Decatur

We live in the neighborhood and would love to support Trackside, but Trackside doesn't seem to want our business so we won't be going back. We've been a few times recently and each time have had the same experience when attempting to order food at the bar (there is no table service so we were following instructions at the table to place orders at the bar). Each time the same female bartender first ignored us for awhile then finally sauntered over and just stared at us, saying nothing. Each time we would ask for menus and she would reluctantly throw a couple on the counter, still saying nothing. We brought a friend tonight and he was dumbfounded by how rude she was. When he ordered, she just gave him a dirty look and said "ok" sarcastically as she turned her back to us. It was as if we were imposing on her and insulting her with our mere presence. She continued to ignore us while chatting it up with other patrons at the bar. Ironically, we spent a decent amount of money there and were treated like pariahs while the drunk, obnoxious couple at the bar got her full attention. Maybe they were regulars and we didn't look hip enough for her taste. We really have no idea what it is about us that she finds so offensive (our clothes, our age?) but tonight was the last straw. It's like this every time we go and she's the bartender. Why would we continue to spend money there? Enough is enough. Not recommended. The service at Marlay, Brick Store, Twain's (and really most other places in the entire world) is much friendlier (ie: they don't act like they want you to leave as soon as...

Came in with my wife for a few drinks. Asked the bartender what she recommended for a drink for my wife who likes gin after ordering a beer for myself . Bar tender ran away and said "no. You need to know what you want" and snatched my card out of my hand (keep in mind I could not find a menu). I even asked the bar tender for a menu and she just walked away after looking at me once again. They have no waiters, so if you come in expecting someone to come to your table you are out of luck. You got to squeeze into the bar to order. No music either. Seemed like a dull empty place with the majority of people cramping around the bar who appeared to be regulars. Did not like this place at all. I realize this place has many positive reviews, keep in mind that most places do! The high ratings for this place are really misleading. Dirty environment with run down tables and chairs. Anyways, we left and went to Victory bar and grill and had a blast! Better service, music, and old school cartoons. BTW, I even tiped the mean old lady bar tender that grabbed the card out of my hand. She either really hated her job or life. I did so (tipped) to do cheer her up. I really cannot blame her after witnessing the run down place she works in.I will never go back ever again. Save yourself the extra drive and headache and go to Victory...

I waited at the bar for 10-15 minutes to order but no one paid attention. A group of four white women walk in and of course they get served in less than one minute. I asked the bartender, Travis, how did they get serve before me and he gave me some BS explaination “I work the bar from the top end to low end.” I explained to him that I had been waiting for at least 10-15 minutes and during that time I noticed he made eye contact with me but did not serve me which I could draw no other explanation other than I wasn’t a white female with a group of other white females. He didn’t like my thoughts and kicked me out. The security guy stated that he did notice that I was waiting and acknowledged that the four white women had just walked in but Travis seem not to care and said because I called him on his sh*t that I had to leave. Then he orders the black man (door guy) to kick me out which he (door guy) says “I’m just doing my job. I did see the concern but We can’t do anything about it. The managers are going to support him. I just have to do my job.” Really?! Even their own staff saw the issue but for sakes of keeping his job he had to stay quiet and follow the demand of Travis (a white man). Please stay away from this bar! If Travis represents who they are then be...