The Classic Family Restaurant — Restaurant in Denton

This was my first time coming here. I waited all day long saving my appetite to come on a Friday night, and "PIG OUT"! Much to my surprise, it was a big disappointment, and left me wanting to "RUN OUT" instead! The staff were all very nice, and accommodating, but the food left MUCH to be desired! My first plate I started with Meatloaf (under cooked and COLD) didn't eat it, Green Beans (nothing special; they tasted like beans from a tin can!), Cabbage (tasted like they put sugar in them; LUKEWARM), and Collard Greens (again, nothing special, just plain from a can!). The next trip up to the buffet I decided to take my chances on the soup (it was potato), but looked like it too came from a can, and looked so unappetizing I decided to pass! I ended up getting a bowl of cottage cheese with some tinny tasting peaches on top from the "salad bar". What kind of restaurant serves SHREDDED LETTUCE for their salad? This joint does! Gotta give me credit though, I managed to survive the cottage cheese and peaches, but I was still hungry! I went up for dessert which consisted of strawberry "cobbler", peach "cobbler", and the dreaded banana pudding with the cheap Nilla wafers on top. Not much of a choice there... They had an assortment of what looked like instant pudding pies sitting in a case for who knows how long! I placed my bets on the strawberry "cobbler"; BIG MISTAKE! Right after I dished it into the little STYROFOAM bowl that was provided I noticed a HAIR in it! And as you probably guessed... I didn't eat that either! I was going to give the mashed potatoes a chance, but after striking out so many times already, I played it safe, and just gave up! The majority of the food choices here were things you can easily prepare at home out of a tin can! NOTHING fresh, or homemade (at least not to my taste buds)! The meat choices were fried chicken, dry looking chopped up ham, bacon strips, and some kind of mystery meat in what looked like cream of chicken soup! $10.60 is too much to pay for slop, oh, and that price DOESN'T even include the drink (So I had water!) The cashier lady was very nice and apologetic when I told her how disappointed I was in the food & about the hair in the dessert. (Hopefully they threw out the pan of it; being it was contaminated!) Needless to say I will not be frequenting this establishment ever again. Another reviewer stated how they are from the city, and they didn't like this kind of food. Don't get me wrong; I LIKE this kind of food, but I don't think it's coincidence that we both had a negative experience here. When food is undercooked, served cold/lukewarm when it should be steaming hot, has hair in it, and tastes like it came from a tin can, that's a fact;...

I am absolutely furious with the lack of communication from this restaurant. I called a week ago to make a reservation for a party of 16, and at no point during the call was I told that they would be closed on Saturday, November 30th. I even called the day before, and their voicemail gave no indication of this closure. To make matters worse, nothing on their website or social media stated that they would be closed either. When we arrived, there were other people who showed up, also expecting them to be open. It’s beyond frustrating to waste time and energy showing up, only to find the restaurant shut down with no prior warning.

This is a complete failure of basic customer service. Communication is key in any business, and their utter lack of it is inexcusable. Even if this place had the best food in the world, I will never step foot in here again. I refuse to give my business to a restaurant that can’t be bothered to inform its customers about something as crucial as holiday hours. The sheer lack of professionalism...

As a regular patron, I can't say enough good things about The Classic, the outstanding local family-owned restaurant with its extensive buffet of country items.

Every time I step inside, I'm greeted with the warmest smiles and a welcoming atmosphere that makes me feel like part of the family. The owners and staff go above and beyond to ensure that every visit is a memorable one.

The buffet is a true feast for the senses. The selection of country items is vast, and each dish is cooked to perfection, exuding homemade goodness. From the crispy fried chicken to the creamy mac and cheese, every bite is a delightful journey through comfort food heaven.

The service is impeccable, and the staff's attention to detail is commendable.

If you're looking for a restaurant that feels like home, serves mouthwatering country dishes, and treats you like family, The Classic is the place to be. It has our highest recommendation, and we will continue to visit frequently with joy in our hearts.

Kudos to this exceptional...