Ask Rosemary, the friendly owner, for the apple pancake for breakfast. Maybe we chose wrong, but it seems as if a chef with a basket of fresh vegetables and a little knowhow could make a killing here. That said, you won't starve, even in winter, and service is fast and friendly. Downstairs is Galena Cellars' tasting room, one of the few places that still sells wine made from native grapes such as Catawba and Niagara. The bar has Guinness on tap and a friendly, informative bartender.
Managers wear headsets and direct traffic efficiently.
Meat was well-cooked but the sides, bread and sauces weren't. Avoid the signature appetizer of fried green tomatoes. On the plus side, the young staff will share ghost stories. Onion rings at Chestnut Mountain were good, the nachos ample and not too spicy, the Reuben tough and fatty. Prices, dates and other time-sensitive material may have changed since the original publication date.