Salty Steer — Restaurant in Wall

We were greeted by a very kind smiling gentleman who showed us straight to a very nice table in the back corner. The atmosphere in the restaurant was bright and cozy . The place was busy but seemed to have customers drinks appetizers and meals in a timely manner. The waitress came and asked for our drink order which we had complimentary drink coupons from our motel which we presented at the time of order. I asked for a small glass of clamato juice and Michelob Lt and my husband requested the same. The waitress came back with our drinks and again I presented the coupons only to receive attitude with the eye roll three times as though we were inconveniencing her. At that point as she turned to walk away she said sharply I can only take 1 coupon. It clearly states on coupon 1 coupon and 1 drink per person. We sat and waited for her to come back to take our food orders. When I ordered the steak salad I requested plain oil and vinegar dressing and for the steak to be medium rare. My husband ordered buffalo meat loaf and an appetizer of I believe they were called steer fries. At this point I was done with the eye rolls and the sass over me asking for oil and vinegar and out right told the waitress she had a bad attitude but was not rude or demeaning toward her .The waitress delivered the steer fries knowing we were sharing the appetizer brought no extra plate and worse left us there for 10 min with no utensils or napkins. We overlooked it and ate the cheese smothered fries with our fingers trying to make the best of it. Soon after getting through the messy appetizer our main course was delivered to the table and with yet more eye rolls after me asking could we plz get napkins and utensils she went to retrieve some for us. I took 1 bite of my salad once again trying to look past my request of plain oil and vinegar being ignore and was disgusted by the bite. Literally I was eating arugula that had not been washed the grit of dirt was in my mouth. At that point my husband said it's enough we are going not taking 1 bite of his meat loaf as he said I'm not eating in front of you it's rude. I went spoke to nice door gentleman and explained offered to pay for appetizer and our drinks all while our waitress was listening to our complaints which again I received eye rolls. Like it or not my husband is Native American and unfortunately he gets this treatment as do I when out with him as this waitress treated us tonight all the time in Canada where we are from but it's a first for me to stand up and call it out in the USA. Racism is real folks but Native American people have lived with it far longer here in North America than anyone and it is time it stopped. I'm not blaming the establishment for this waitress attitude but they do need to deal with...

There were some delicious "hits" on our visit to Salty Steer, but unfortunately. far more "misses" that made the overall dining experience an expensive disappointment. "HITS - The Rib-Eye steak was prepared perfectly medium-rare and was tender, with a rich, buttery flavor. The Gorgonzola Fondue was delicious and had a perfect texture as well. The roasted vegetables alongside the steak were also perfect and tasty, still with a nice crunch, and included purple carrot, onion, brussels sprouts, and more. The mini wedge salad was fresh and perfectly prepared. But that is where the good news ends. The fries, burger, chicken wings, beverages were all ho-hum at best. Here are the MISSES - 1. Service was lousy, with the timing, temperature, and less-than-friendly server included among the problems. The salad arrived before the appetizer. The appetizer arrived along with the entrees. Half the food was lukewarm while others were at the right temperature (fries, burger, Brussels sprouts, and chicken wings appetizer were barely warm). 2. The day's special, the Huckleberry Margarita was so unimpressive that I left it unfinished (and my husband decided it wasn't worth drinking either) and ordered an alternative beverage. It lacked any depth of flavor. 3. The roasted Brussels Sprouts had clearly been sitting around and were not freshly roasted. 4. The wine selection was limited to mini twist-off bottles that lacked in quality as a pairing with the higher quality and taste of the steak. 5. The decor was unimpressive, and with the staff creating a rushed atmosphere. Adding to the unimpressive atmosphere was the way the staff was dressed. All wore black shirts, but "Econo-lodge" and partially "backless" black tops do nothing for the quality of the experience. The evening sun streamed into the front of the restaurant where it got quite warm and too bright, leaving the back end of the restaurant cold and dark. Even the glassware was a bit of a miss, using what appeared to be a water glass as a wine glass, and a clunky, oversized martini glass for the huckleberry cocktail with an unimpressive flavor profile. When asked, we provided polite feedback to our server on the temperature issues and the cocktail, with little acknowledgement, no credit on the bill, and no effort to correct the problems. We wish the owners luck on their business and hope that better training and standards will improve the many issues with the...

We stopped at the Salty Steer for lunch because I was really hungry for a burger and with a name like Salty Steer, this seemed like the right place to eat. It did not work out as I had expected.

When we arrived around 12:30P there was a line. The restaurant was very busy but the staff kept the line moving and we were seated in a reasonable time. It took a while for our server to show up but he was busy with several tables in his area that were seated before us. My wife chose the Heifer Salad with chicken which she said was delicious and helped it along with a huckleberry margarita which she said was also delicious and big enough for two people! Salty Steer gets an A+ rating from her.

I ordered the Swiss Steer Burger which is two quarter pound patties, portabella mushrooms, "melty" Swiss cheese, and mushroom sauce, all on a bed of onion straws. First, I expected the mushroom to be sliced; they were whole and pretty much fell out of the sandwich. Second, I clearly didn't understand "melty" Swiss cheese. I assumed, incorrectly, that the sandwich would come with a slice or two of melted Swiss cheese. The "melty" cheese was, I believe, the liquid stuff that comes out of a pump. Gross. Third, I also assumed, incorrectly, that the mushroom sauce would be a brown gravy type of sauce because of the portabella mushrooms. The sauce was yellow and indistinguishable from the "melty" swiss cheese. The menu says "mushroom sauce" not "mushroom cream sauce." Once again, gross. I don't believe the beef patties were grilled. My guess is that they were done on a flat top griddle. Looking back, I would have been better off grabbing a burger at the local DQ. Clearly some of this is on me because I didn't ask any questions before I ordered. It just never occurred to me that someone could screw up a mushroom Swiss burger this badly. On a positive note, the Saddle Bronc draft beer I ordered was terrific and the fries that came with my burger were the best thing on the plate.

If we went back to try again, my wife would probably have the salad, and I would be content with just a beer or two. After the burger fiasco, I don't think I would trust any of the beef offerings. Your...