Conestoga Steak House — Restaurant in Dothan

Country diner meets steakhouse. The interior is claustrophobic, having a low ceiling and dim lighting. The tables, chairs, and decor are more appropriate for a diner than a steakhouse. It is reminiscent of the old Ponderosa chain, but cheaper, dimmer, and packed in tighter. Oh, and  without the all you can eat salad bar. If you want steak, there are several options one the menu. If you don't, well... have a steak or fill up on the basket of Lance crackers provided for each table. (They do also offer burgers.) The beer list is fine for a country boy, being full of domestic adjunct lagers and rounded out with classy favorites Heineken and Corona. The wine list? Short and basic, featuring two Alabama Muscadines. I chose the Glen Ellen Cabernet Sauvignon, and found it to be decent, but a bit oily. I should have had the Muscadine. My New York Strip (ordered medium) arrived quicker than I expected, given the crowd. I found it tender and tasty, but definitely medium rare. (I'll gladly take undercooked vs overcooked, though!) The home cut fries were thick and of a generous portion, and while the broccoli was a more conservative portion, it was steamed and lightly seasoned to perfection. The clientele was primarily middle class, overweight Dothanites of middle age with teenage children or early golden age. I can't tell you how many coral/ light orange/ salmon shirts I saw on men; but, in fairness, this is inexplicably the current fashion in this somewhat backwater southern city. The staff was efficient, mostly friendly, and busy. However busy they were, they quickly returned my menu when I asked, allowing me to complete this review, and replaced my dropped fork. (Upon which the lady at the next table quickly commented about how it "got away from me" while I retrieved it from next to her chair.) For dessert? I did not partake, but there are four options: homemade cheesecake in plain, cherry- topped, strawberry - topped, and blueberry - topped options. The restrooms were similar to the main dining area in that they were clean yet cramped. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience. The steak was certainly better than the typical chain, but the decor made me long to run outside. The staff was courteous and efficient. I would return if invited, but I'll take Outback...

First I’d like to say that the steak was good it was tender. It wasn’t cooked to my preferred temperature I asked for “a light pink center” and it was more like a medium bordering on a medium rare. but I ate around all the edges and I took the rest home to reheat for later and when I reheated it it was just right. I do believe that the steak was actually a little larger than the size I ordered which is awesome. If you like a no frills steak establishment this may be the place for you. There weren’t any appetizers on the menu and we are pretty big on appetizers. The yeast rolls are very dense. At first glance and even when I was buttering it I thought it was a cornbread muffin until I bit into it and smelled it and realized it was a yeast roll. They aren’t like the fluffy type of yeast rolls you get at let’s say Logan’s roadhouse or even Golden corral. I was really looking forward to a big piece of cake or chocolate cake or maybe a brownie sundae at the end of the meal but the only dessert they serve is cheesecake with assorted fruit toppings. I had been warned ahead of time by someone that had already eaten there that the baked potatoes aren’t very good but I still gave it a try because I love a baked potato with steak and that person was correct they are very thick, dense, and chunky inside like either a microwaved potato or a potato that is baked in foil. It was not warm and fluffy inside and does not melt in your mouth. The broccoli was very good it was plain but it was cooked well. I would say the best part about this place is the quality of beef the steak was a really good steak The worst part would be there was no butter! When I spend $27.99 on a steak, baked potato, and broccoli real butter is an absolute must. A buttery tasting spread is not going to cut it. I would eat here again but I would get takeout And eat at home with my...

My boyfriend and I finally had the chance to stop in after the Peanut Festival to try the steaks here. Seeing the line outside did not discourage us as we knew this was a hot spot. We waited patiently and, after 25 minutes, we were seated. I was quite surprised that the interior was so old fashioned/out of date. However, some of the best food is found in these kind of places so we were still content with being there. We were greeted by our waitress, Kenna, who was flat out amazing. (Keep it up girl!) We both ordered the 12oz Ribeye special. Mine, med rare. His, medium. We both got side salads and I ordered a baked potato, he ordered fries. He asked for budlight and I ordered a glass of Cab Sav. Our drinks were brought out immediately along with our salads. I was honestly shocked that the side salads were just bagged salad from possibly Sam's with sliced tomato on top. I was expecting something quite fresher with maybe an addition of a few slices of cucumber, croutons and shredded cheese. The house Ranch dressing was delicious though. Our steaks arrived and both were cooked perfectly. I had second feelings about the plain baked potato though. I was never given the opportunity for an upgrade so they must not do that. They did have butter on the table and brought out packaged Daisy Sour Cream. I added on the butter and sour cream myself and ate some of it. They steak was just...decent. I wasn't blown away. There didn't seem to be any special house seasoning or marinade on it. Just lots of steak juices on our plates. It was quite simply, simple cooking. No offense but my boyfriend can grill a steak way better at home. The fresh rolls were pretty awesome. It was an experience and we weren't exactly completely disappointed, I just don't think we will ever go back. Thanks again to our amazing waitress. You helped make the...