Horse & Cow Pub & Grill — Restaurant in St. Marys

I recently visited Horse and Cow, a grill and pub, and I'm eager to share my delightful experience. First and foremost, their buffalo wings are a must-try. I've ordered them on three separate occasions, and each time, they were fried to perfection, exactly to my liking. The mac and cheese bites, also ordered twice, were perfectly fried and served with a tasty ranch sauce. While I would love to see a more specialized sauce for these bites, they still hit the mark in the bar setting.

The cheese sticks were another highlight, ordered on different days and each time I enjoyed them. They were fried fresh, perfectly complemented by a flavorful and unique marinara sauce. I also tried the blue cheese burger, which was outstanding - the blue cheese was excellently chosen, the burger was fresh and hot, and the bun, perfectly fresh.

A big plus for Horse and Cow is their water. In our community, where hard water is an issue, filtered or processed water makes a significant difference. The water here was very drinkable, this not only allowed me to enjoy plain water as a beverage, but also enhanced the taste of their fountain drinks - a detail often overlooked but crucial.

The ambiance is enhanced by a crisp and clear music system and an array of submarine culture memorabilia, adding character to the place. Their signature alcohol, "Nuke Waste," had a delightful slushy, lemony taste with hints of other fruits. The staff, efficient and friendly, reflects well on the establishment, especially considering the local challenges in the service industry.

My only minor gripe was the inconsistency in the cheese sticks' batter (two different cheese stick products between visits), but I understand that supply chain issues can cause such variations. Overall, the establishment provides hot, fresh food in a welcoming environment, with clean-tasting beverages and a fun ambiance. The pricing is justified by the quality of the food and experience. They offer drink specials and daily menu specials, catering to budget-conscious customers.

In conclusion, Horse and Cow is a place I heartily recommend. If you find yourself there, perhaps we can enjoy a few beers and some mac and cheese...

We wanted to love this place in our small town! The food tasted good. But we had some major hiccups here: I ordered a salad with no onion because I’m allergic and it came to me with plenty of red onions (raw of course). Ok not a huge deal- just re-make the salad. We asked twice for tartar sauce and then I had to track it down myself. Everyone got their meals with the exception of one person in our group. He waited patiently and it wasn’t coming. We inquired and our server said it would be out shortly. 10 more minutes and no meal for him. I went up to our server and further inquired and asked kindly if you can take that off my bill. The rest of us were almost done eating and ready to go when he finally got his meal. Our server said they could only take off 10% so I asked for the manager. I was told the manager was busy cooking and someone else came to speak with us. She proceeded to explain they would not remove the meal off the bill and when I had to argue back, she said she could take half of that sandwich off the bill. I settled for that. Oh and the cream beer tastes like COORS light. We won’t be back...

So, first we want to thank you for coming to Kingsland giving us residents a new place to eat. So first let's address the food. We order Meatball sub and Nachos. Now, I've worked a lifetime in restaurants and I understand expenses especially in a new place that's not getting established yet. But.....you can't cut corners on the little things while trying to establish a customer base. The roll was completely stale that when I picked it up it fell apart on the tray. I was hoping it was just over toasted, so I asked for another roll to the table. When it arrived it was definitely stale and I didn't go as far as a photo bc this can be easily corrected. The other item was nachos, and unfortunate the same.....very stale chips. The place is decorated really cool and Elizabeth was very friendly and attentive but these come secondary to food. We will try the place again, but hopefully we won't be disappointed. $15 is not cheap for a sub.....let's get fresh bread daily. I hope this reaches management. Thanks again for coming...