Players Pub & Grill — Restaurant in Garden City

I've been coming here ever since I've moved to Idaho, which was before I started posting reviews. One of the reasons I started posting reviews online was because I wanted small, but unique gem places (like this one) to get noticed, especially when you've consistently been receiving A1 service.

First off, this bar is connected to Westy's Garden Lanes (a bowling alley), but this review is solely on the bar. This is a Pittsburgh Steelers bar. I was completely surprised when I heard about this place being a Steelers bar, especially all the way out here in Idaho. I was shocked the first time I can here when the Steelers were playing, the whole bar was filled with people wearing Steelers jerseys watching the game. I felt right at home, and if you're a Steelers fan, the people here will welcome you in with open arms.

Inside the bar they have at least 8 or so HD TVs mounted above the tables that usually have the other NFL games on (or baseball, basketball, etc), and 1 big projector that displays the main game (Steelers on most NFL weekends) with a sound system that plays the audio from the main projector throughout the bar. They've actually remodeled the place and expanded it since I've been coming here. Once you walk past the projector screen, there's now a second room with pool tables, and additional TVs. Not only is this a Steelers bar, but it's also a Cleveland Browns bar as well. Browns fans do come and watch the Browns here (you just HAVE to respect their dedication & loyalty lol).

As for the food, I have always enjoyed it. I'm not picky about my food, so I pretty much enjoy eating out anywhere, so perhaps SOME might say the food is greasy, but to me it's actually quite good. It's a very simple menu, I usually get the Widow Burger, which is pretty big and surprisingly fresh. Sometimes I also order just a large fry to nibble on while sipping some IPA beer, and the fries are crispy and fresh.

Having said all of this, I primarily wanted to write this review on the service here. There's a gentleman with glasses and short spiky hair (I believe people call him Mike?) that is a bartender and server, and he really busts his butt running around on Steelers' game days. With the amount of people that attend the games, I'm surprised how well he remembers what you ordered to drink and when you need a refill. There are additional servers that help him out, which are also fantastic, but this guy really is great. The combination of the great service and friendly people here really make you feel welcome.

I really wanted to keep this review short, sweet, and to the point, but it gets hard when you've really enjoyed coming here. I try to come down here every Steelers game, because watching the game with other fans is way better than at home. The food is surprisingly good (for me at least), the atmosphere is great, and the service is fantastic. The best part? THIS IS A STEELERS BAR...All the way out here in IDAHO... AWESOME

5 stars ALL...

Great bar to catch a Steelers game! Dragon Tails are great and beer is cold! The bar tender/server is very weeded though, one server for 13 tables. In their defense they are hustling. I’ll come back.

Update: NEED MORE SERVERS!

They have one lady taking care of the bar and seated section. She also has to help put away ice when it comes in. She should quit and find something new.

Update: I’m not coming back. 40 people...

Steelers bar! Crowd was small. Room in back where browns fans hang out. Wierd dynamic with browns fans and Steelers fans in same bar. Bar tenders were great. For the most part a friendly welcoming group. One group of locals who ruined it for a few visiting fans. Inwould...