I was really exicited about going to the Barnsider for dinner for the first time. I had been to a retirement party there once (appentizers only) and liked the atmosphere and the appetizers. Whe we got there hubby ordered the prime rib w/Lobster casserole and I ordered the baked scallops. We started with the salad bar which was good, lots of crisp fresh veggies. And we also had the french onion soup, which we both liked. Then the main course came. My meal, a very hot pile of greasy tiny scallops that were covered in greasey breadcrumbs. I didn't eat much and didn't bother to take the leftovers home, it was that bad. Hubby said his prime rib was ok, though small, and that the lobster casserole was dry, tough and tasteless. Needless to say, we were dissapointed. I knew the place was pricey but I expected the food to be worth it - I was wrong. We tipped our waiter, who did a good job and said goodbye. We will not be going back. On another note, we visited Teagans Steak and Seafood in Rensselaer a week later. Their rime rib was awesome and the scallops were the big sea scallop kind (not those tiny scallops), and were cooked to perfection, for half the price of what the Barnsider charges. My husband said the prime rib at Teagans was much better than the prime rib at the Barnsider, as were my scallops. My next task is to give Teagans Stead and Seafood a great review!! That's my 2 cents!~
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