I don't usually re-review restaurants, but I felt like our first experience wasn't necessarily representative of the strengths of the place. We had a party of 8 that included children, and bar service just doesn't work well that way. This time I went by myself and sat at the bar. I was the first one there for lunch. Bratwurst is new on the menu--I had the new Smitty's Braut with truffle fries.
The
brat is a good one, in a different way that most. The bratwurst is
locally made. It has less salt that most brats, which lets the beer
braising flavor come through. It is also softer than most--you won't
get the same "snap" as a store-bought Johnsonville, but that's OK if you
are not expecting it. The fixings on the brat (kraut, grain mustard, and a pretzel bun) were a good complement. The truffle fries were wonderful, even better
than last time if that's possible. The fries were crisp on the outside
and tender on the inside, with a great rich flavor. Their garlic aoli
complements the fries perfectly, no ketchup required. I had a nice amber ale with lunch, but I am not a beer connoisseur so I'll let others carry that discussion.
It's hard to rate the service when you're the only customer, but I felt I was well cared for and had a good dining experience. Definitely a place that will stay on my
radar.
My Yelp Review
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