Dennis Sorensen Wow, great experience. Made reservations for four for a get together with old friends. Opens at 5, there were people waiting in their cars to get in! Nice, long bar with quick and friendly service. Seated quickly once other couple arrived. We requested in the reservation seating by the fireplace. It is on a first request basis and seating is limited. Recommended if you like fireplaces and it just added to the whole experience.
Everyone there was super friendly. Alice took care of us and did an exceptional job. She explained the specials, describing the dishes with great recommendations and continually checked on us. All the dishes ordered were amazing. I got the tomahawk porch chop, wow, was it good. The one side was a butternut puree. It wasnt something I would have ever thought about pairing with the chop, but admittedly, it was delicious! My wife got the sirloin tips and loved them. Our friends got the halibut and said it was very good.
Each couple split desserts and glad we did. We got the Creme brûlée (uhm, wow) and the other dessert was a warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream (very good). Three of us had the French press coffee, which was very good!
Overall, it was a great experience. The staff is friendly and responsive. The restaurant is rustic looking, but clean, well organized and festive. Its supposed to be a mining company so it makes complete sense! The food was exceptional. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend reservations.