South Point Restaurant — Restaurant in Stevens Point

What can be said about this phenomenal establishment? After hours of pouring over the dictionary and multiple thesauruses, I am able to confidently state that there are no words in the English lexicon that can adequately describe this fine eatery. The second you enter you will be given immediate clarity as to the feelings Alice had when she fell down the rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. When you cross the threshold you will wait for the hostess. There is none. You will stand patiently awaiting your destiny. However, it will not arrive until you walk four paces forward. From there the woman behind the bar will greet you and ask you the question that will change everything: “How many?”. This is the exact physical location where everything you were, everything you are, and everything you will be shall become one. She -like Charon the Ferryman of the River Styx- will guide you to your seat.

Immediately you will notice the so-called “dingy” atmosphere, but I question the sanity of those who deem it as such. Those who find the emotional history and culture of this establishment to be upsetting or even “gross” certainly lack any modern sense of aesthetic judgement. The yellows of the once white walls in the kitchen, visible to almost all tables, are not dirty but entirely enchanting. They are reminiscent of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, or Rothko’s Orange and Yellow. The eagle wallpaper and patriotic motifs around the dining area inspire an undeniable feeling, whether of fear or national pride, that creates a satisfying element of unity. But the most magnificent decor of all lies in the Bacon Corner, adding a touch of sophisticated humor and a niche practice of interior design that certainly only the most refined could appreciate. The feng shui in this place is undeniable. It will make you wonder, is this what Pop’s diner from Riverdale would look like if it was set in the Twilight Zone? The answer is yes. Euphoria will overcome you as you’ll begin to weep. Do not fret young one, it is merely a part of the process.

Finally, the food. Those who have left previous reviews that deem the cousine at Southpoint as nothing more than “a cheap greasy spoon” must have laughably unrefined pallets to make such assertions. Upon your first bite, you will feel transcendent. By the second bite you will reach total enlightenment. You will attempt to take your third bite but will realize that you have succumbed to the sin of gluttony and have already eaten the remainder of your meal. As you conclude your eating experience, the tap water will coat your tastebuds and act as the last chapter to the most satisfying novel you have ever read.

You will grab your things, you will walk out, if you're inebriated you may trip down the stairs, but inevitably you will leave. Stevens Point has changed with the passage of time, yet against all odds Southpoint has withstood it's tests. You will look up at the marquee in awe as it reads “meatloaf” or “open 24 hrs” and be struck by it’s eloquence. Let it serve as a poetic reminder of the time you spent at Southpoint, of the person you once were, and the person you have yet to become. And now, although there are aspects about yourself that you wish you could improve, you’ve had this evening. However fleeting, however draining, it happened. And...

My wife loves this place, it's a cozy little diner that gets overly packed. I started to dislike it about a year ago it smells like bad body odor now, not sure why. But it's hard to enjoy food with the smell. Food is typically good. The added whipped potatoes to the menu and I tried it but it was more like a failed attempt at boxed dehydrated potatoes. It was really watery and bland. I usually stick to a Ruben and my wife usually gets breaded shrimp. I don't know if it's the chefs or their recipes but this place is going downhill. My wife and I used to go here at least once a month but I usually suggest something better unless she puts her foot down because she's in the mood for this place. All in all it's not my first second or tertiary choice. We have gone here for 6 years now, unless they change some things up I don't suspect we'll be going much longer. The staff is usually really great, last time we went our server didn't make it to our table much. She never refilled our drinks, which is unusual for this place even if it is busy. I think my main advice to the establishment if they read this would be to do a full tear down of the kitchen and clean everything. Every nook and cranny and then have someone look at the duct work if the...

I love that the food is cheap and there are a variety you can choose from as well as open 24/7. But don't expect 5 star quality food. My first time eating, I ordered a cheeseburger and I could have sworn the buns smelled a bit funky and the meat tasted funny to me too. My second time I ordered an Open-Face steak and it was decent yet the smell was still a turn off. Now it has been my third time and I decided to order a steak cooked medium rare and not only did it look unappetizing but it was still raw. Also there were always flies swarming around me whenever it came to me eating meat and today more flies swarm around me to the point where i lied i had to get going and pack up my food. I took that steak i ordered and recooked it to my desired likings.

Overall, if you want cheap dining, go for it but don't expect to have a 5 star quality food and just enjoy it for what it is. Other than that the...