Western Star Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Metaline

When you've barely stepped out of your car before the owner pops out to flip you smack asking if you're coming in or not. You know... The owner was passive aggressive and inappropriately sarcastic before we managed to order a beverage. I was told I had an attitude totally out of nowhere while I was being Jovial about their beer selection. She openly complained to the other patrons about preparing our order, informing us that she is typically closed, (At 1:30pm on a Saturday?) She was very rude to my father (who is obviously very sweet and unable to speak) when he asked for bbq sauce. He was told "NO, Sit down and be quiet" My friend attempted to order a BBQ onion Ring Burger, but was informed "The person who cooks that isn't here" Soon a large group of people arrived on ATVs and sat out on the deck. The Owner ventured out and met a food delivery man, she promptly began shouting at him over a delivery miscommunication. He promptly left. The customers outside were told they needed to wait until she was done with the orders for everyone inside. We were then informed that "Fries aren't going to happen because I just turned the fryer on" Soon enough the entire group of ATVs left. She noticed this and began swearing and throwing a fit about us f*ers in here being the reason she couldn't get to them. After a pretty decent Burger I was handed a $64 bill for 4 hamburgers without the fries we ordered, 2 beers, and 1 Pepsi. Just breeze on by this dive, the 5th Avenue Bar...

This is my second time at this restaurant. We called ahead to make sure they were open. When we asked if we could bring dogs and sit on the deck, we pulled up and the owner, Carol, was putting up umbrellas and a bowl of water for our dogs for us. Carol is a vivacious and gregarious individual. She sat and joked with us and shared stories about the history of her place. We ordered fish tacos and shrimp tacos and fish and chips. She also brought us chips and homemade salsa. Everything was delicious and made fresh. My sister was nicknamed "One Taco " by Carol and now we call her "O.T." this is a great place to stop in and have a drink and something to eat when you're on a motorcycle ride or returning from a day on the river. There's a shuffle board table and pool table inside too. I highly recommend this...

Tried to stop in for a beverage and snack. Have never tried them before and our usual was closed. Door locked. Lots of cars. Called phone number on door "for entey. I get it with Covid. We wanted to sit on the deck after our hike. I was told the deck was full and hung up on. I called back now angry as I was staring at the empty deck. Rang 10 times and someone else answered. I hear in the back..."is that the same lady that just called??!" I sweetly say we are just looking for beverages and food. May we sit on the deck? I'm informed..."We are only serving locals." "Well then, I guess we are not welcome."

Thanks for the friendly hospitality. We come up several times a year and eat out many times. Guess our business, money and recommendation isn't all...