Sal's Angus Grill — Restaurant in Hugo

Upon entry, you’ll notice an instant feeling of comfort, with a little bit of class mixed in. The decorations painted the room magically and filled my head with cabin fever. The staff were eager to serve us and went above and beyond the normal service expectations. You are provided complementary dinner rolls which have a perfectly firm outside and a soft inside, which pairs perfectly with the creamy honey butter it comes with. I had myself the pleasure of ordering the Prime Rib Philly sandwich. I was a bit uneasy about ordering it, as I recently had a horrifyingly mediocre experience with the dish up in Grand Marais. Alas, my fears were stifled upon its entrance. The sandwich features thinly sliced prime rib, with modestly sized onions and peppers (It also comes with mushrooms but I ordered without). The cheese melted evenly on top, the bun lightly resting on its insides, the shoestring fries peaking their heads from behind, glistening from the dimly lit overhead; The experience was magnificent, and I hadn’t even taken a bite.

My first bite confirmed my thoughts, This sandwich was constructed by heavenly beings eons ago, sent carefully through time just for me. I found it. My perfect sandwich. I thought 22 years of living would have prepared me for this, but I was mistaken. I was taken aback, my eyes now wide open, literally and figuratively. I gave my female counterpart a mesmerized gaze as excitement danced in my head, and flavor danced in my mouth. I washed this all down with a slurp of water and wasted no breath going right back in. Each bite consisted of a new flavor, taking my taste buds on a road trip. I flashed back to the sandwiches of future and past and came to a quick conclusion that this will never be topped.

After eating, me and the Mrs. boxed up our glory and headed out the door. I was so ready to get back to where I left off, and felt a little bad leaving it in the box for now, but my stomach had no room left. As I walked out the door, disaster struck. It felt like slow motion, like my life was flashing before my eyes. Had my 22 years really come down to this? I watched in horror as the box dropped to the ground. Why did I drop it? I still do not know. Did I let my mind wander? Was it simply a gust of wind? Did a higher being observe my splendor and take out his envy on me? I still ponder as I write this review. Why me? The sandwich has not been checked on, as I am scared to look. As of now it lay in my fridge, waiting for another moment of sunlight. Soon, my sandwich, soon.

5/5, really cute place with good food...

Father's day Mistake. First visit here possibly the last. It was father's day to be fair. It was busy but not so busy that the amount of staff there shouldn't be able to keep everyone happy. We git seated quickly, the server arrived 5 minutes after we had our menus and we were ready to order. She took about 10 minutes to bring our drinks. A kitchen staffer brought out our food in about 15 minutes! It was fast. Our server who hadn't been seen since the order then brought us dinner rolls and maple butter that i assume you're supposed to get while you wait. My medium ribeye was toasted and dry. Beans and potato were decent. Everyone else was happy with the food. We eat and chat. My 9 year old ran out of milk basically when the food arrived, the older one shortly after. No water was offered from the start. We finished our meals and sat. My wife and I finished our beers and we sat with empty plates and glasses. The couple next to us who sat down just before us got up and asked the hostess to ring up their food, they had a small baby getting fussy and it was HOT in there. The group behind us got seated minutes after we did. They were looking all over. They hadn't even gotten their appetizer. April our server has not been seen. Then she zipped by a couple times, the woman with the baby is still pleading with other staff to charge her card so she can leave and she spotted April and quickly grabbed her attention depending she close out their tab. Meanwhile my family of 4 have been sitting empty playes and glasses for nearly 30 minutes. She then brought the people behind us their drinks! Remember they were seated before we even ordered! We finished our food 30 minutes ago! She then ran off and took a few more orders we have been eyeballing her this whole time. She apparently mouthed ill be right back to my daughter at some point. Finally after I don't know how long, she came to us. I said I'd like a box and my tab! I was a little short with her. She runs off and dissappear for another 5+ minutes before coming back with a box and our bill. Rambling excuses and apologizing. We were all sweaty and over it long before that. I wanted a juicy steak for father's day, we tried a new spot and got burned.. as did my steak. Hopefully it was just a fluke but I don't see us going back to find out. I should mention, there were many staff members on the floor. Sometimes gathering and talking at their station. It's not like they were under staffed. Seems like the others were maybe even intentionally leaving our server to drowned....

Took nieces and nephews out for Sunday dinner with parents. Dining room was empty so this isn't so much on servers as it is on cooks. Placed nieces and nephews food order in about 10 minutes after seating, one grilled cheese two cheeseburgers and a chicken tenders. 15 minutes later place our app order. 45 to 50 minutes after we placed the simplest childs menu order ever, we were told it's all on its way. I seriously doubt the chefs ability to cook anything if it takes him 45 minutes to cook what is actually half a grilled cheese Sammy and flip two burgers.

Our apps were over done and dry. Lord, knows what an entree would have been like. Which only confirmed my suspicions that these cooks lack any physically and mental prowess behind the stove.

But to be honest and fair, this is really a shame on me moment. Last time I came when it was empty it was the same story. Definitely not coming back again as from sit to getting our meal should not be...