Emigrant Outpost — Restaurant in Livingston

The rudest staff I have ever encountered. Tried to get food last night but the kitchen closes at 9 apparently (not 11 like written here) when we literally got here at 9:02. There is no other food or grocery store in the area open, you would think they would be slightly forgiving to people who are not from the area, especially since the special kitchen hours are not specified anywhere. Even if I can understand that, the lady who served us drinks was still very rude and just raised her eyebrows when I asked what they have (a normal question!! Bars do have specialties or select things on tap, not everyone just walks into a bar and knows they want a cheap Coors Light). Then when I called to get a takeout order today because we couldn’t dine it, just because I asked what meat pizza specials they have (the website doesn’t work and there’s no menu posted here), the person on the phone snapped at me and said to only call if I know exactly what I want to order, even though I said there’s no menu online. She could not be bothered to take 30 seconds to explain what they offer, she could just say “we have normal pizza toppings.” I feel from the tone it was the same worker as the night before. I don’t know - this place seems popular, but I strongly feel it’s just popular with the locals or people who LOOK like people from this area (which is definitely not me or my boyfriend). Or maybe they just need to fire this one worker who clearly has no passion for food offered here and feels it’s a burden to deal with people who sound or look...

This is the best off the beaten path pub I’ve stepped into and I frequent off beaten paths!!!! Immediately greeted by Chuck the owner and Lisa, obvious long time friends, she is clearly his right hand, a dynamic bartender, server, and zoologist!?!? how cool is that??? They both immediately welcomed me and my friend and got to know us! We were passing thru tired and hungry, yet they made us feel like part of the familiar family/community that seemed to gather there…or are they all spontaneous group of individuals random yet highly social people that create togetherness within the magical rooms of Emigrant Outpost uniquely on any given day? Live musician singing a Bob Dylan song that brought me to tears, a couple got engaged and shared champagne with everyone who of course gave toasts and cheers all around…and we haven’t even gotten to the food yet…The food was SO GOOD!!! Beautiful plating, The best smoked brisket I’ve ever tasted, melt in your mouth brisket and I agreed with my friend his fish and chips were “better fish and chips than we got in London!” must have been all the love in the cooking, in all the guests, Chuck and Lisa, in the restaurant, a hub of goodness and humanity and elevated down home food and drink, I would recommend to all who understand the connection between our hearts and...

I'm not one to write many reviews unless my experience is less than desirable. We were traveling to Chico hot springs for a few days and stopped for dinner on our way. Our waitress was not very friendly and by the end of our meal that was the least of my complaints. While we were waiting for our food, there was an employee (who was not working at the time) sitting at the bar eating and proceeded to feed a couple sitting next to us bites of her steak off of her own fork!! She was laughing and carrying on and was not taking no for an answer. We were very appalled! We got our dinner after a lengthy wait. My daughter ordered the special which was chicken alfredo. It came with about 4 pieces of chicken on it, angel hair noodles and no alfredo sauce. It was basically buttered noodles with some green garnish and no flavor at all! Needless to say, she only ate 4 bites. To top it all off, we got our bill and the "special" was $27!! I hope they take their reviews in to consideration and work to improve...