Warren's Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Loretto

The food was pretty good but the service was pretty awful. We were there on Saturday 10/4/25 at around 6 PM. There were no tables available inside but they had patio seating open with the caveat that there was no actual server attending to the patio so we would have to order at the bar. This was a 90 degree day and a Saturday night, not exactly winter weather where you don't staff the patio. No one gave us any menus so we looked up the menu on the website on our phones. We ordered beer and food at the bar, no major issues there other than the bartender seeming to have a bit of an attitude. Food was brought to us outside and was pretty good, again no major issues.

The issue was when I went to pay the bill with the bartender. I had ordered a Surly and my wife got a Blue Moon. The Surly was something like $11.50 and the Blue Moon was like $9.50. It was then that I noticed the signs saying Buy 1 Get 1 beers all the time. I hadn't seen that earlier because no one gave us a menu and we were outside mostly. Apparently they just charge extra to cover the B1G1 deal. Not a big deal I thought, I had bought 2 beers I would just ask to have the lower cost one removed since we never ended up getting more than the 1 beer each. Except the bartender, again with an attitude, refused to do that and said the deal only applies if you get the same beer. He could get me another of each beer right now but couldn't change the bill. I told him that I wasn't going to shotgun 2 beers right before I drive home with my 4 year and 1 year old in the car so I guess I would just pay the tab.

This seems like a ridiculous policy. I have been to other bars with similar deals and it was never an issue to order 2 different beers if you just paid for the higher priced beer. They just remove the lower priced one from the bill. Anyways I got robbed of $20 for 2 beers at a towny bar out in the middle of nowhere. I don't live around here and won't be back so I guess their game worked...

Loud, disconnected, ill service.

They were accommodating when we called ahead for our grop of 6, and were seating right away. Server was constantly loud, never introduced themselves, and was very slow. Twice, when glasses of beer were "plunked down" on the table and splashed, the server either didn't notice or didn't care, and it was left to ourselves to clean up (and to request more napkins). At one point, we were told that our orders couldn't be taken because a "whole lotta tables" had come in at the same time, and the kitchen was overwhelmed. (I think it was a ruse to get another rounds of drinks before our order.)

During this time, we were told about a special of prime rib, "3 to 5 pounds at $35". Some of us were thinking about ordering it just for take out for another night. A few minutes later, the server came out and bellowed to the section, stating "the prime rib is no longer available". Curiously, not 5 minutes later, the server walked behind me while on the phone, stating that "there was a prime rib special, 3 to 5 pounds, for $35." One wonders if it was ever available.

The order taking went without problem, and the food did take a while to be served (it was served with the same lack of subtle grace as the beers). Most of the food was good to very good (4 out of 6 of us), with a few where the food was just ok). Servings were large, and prices...

This ain't no formal joint. No suit or tie required. Just wear a belt that can be adjusted and loose-ish pants; The portions aren't small. You've been Warren-ed... ;)

Here's a bar that sets the bar. Check it out:

The Smoke Show with Smoked Meatloaf, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Cheddar, Cheddar Jack, Pepper Jack, Red Onion, Pickles, Apple Honey BBQ on Grilled Texas Toast

Double Smoked Beef and Cheddar with Roast Beef, Hickory Smoked Cheddar and Fried Onions with Aus Jus

Both from Warren's in good ol' Loretto

Smoked Meatloaf. I mean... Say no more! A truly tantalizing tower of textural variety, every meat was magnificent. And any bbq sandwich is incomplete without a sauce and some melted cheese. But three kinds of queso... is that overkill? I can say it's not with confidence, cuz this was delicious!! The Smoke Show, ladies and gentlemen--10/10

As you can probably tell, au jus makes an appearance with the baguette-based beauty a few swipes in. My fellow foodie found no faults with this menu selection, and from the looks of it I wouldn't disagree

This small-town establishment has a heck of a creative menu for both the picky eaters and those with culinary courage. The house made meats aren't for the faint of heart, but they'll surpass your expectations and probably send you packing with leftovers. Or...