10/15/09

POOR SERVICE AND BAD STEAKS

by RdB

THE STEAKS AT LITTLE RED BARN ARE HORRIBLE. THEY WERE SERVED COLD AND VERY THIN. THE WAITRESS WAS HORRIBLE AND WE HAD TO KEEP ASKING FOR TEA REFILLS. THE DINING EXPERIENCE WAS NOT ENJOYABLE.

• Cons: POOR QUALITY OF STEAKS

07/15/09

I'll never go back!

by parrotcrazy

We have not been to LRB in quite a while. We go bc the in-laws like it. It was always mediocre, ok food. Not anything special, but no particular complaints.

We recently had 2 special events and one family member is now an invalid, so we ordered out. Both times the food was horrible!

The second time (for me) it was practically inedible!

The first time I ordered a "filet" (was this supposed to be a filet minon??? The steak was very thin. It was ordered med rare, but was nearer to a well cooked medium. The other filets were equally as "skinny".

I do not remember this ever being the case there.

The second time -- a few weeks later, again a filet (I should have known better) - the steak was so thin I thought at first they made a mistake and gave me one of those pre-made hamburger patties! I had ordered it "rare" because of last time, thinking it would be closer to med rare this time. Instead, I got it well-done. This time they even labeled the boxes - mine said "rare"!

I had to put steak sauce (which I hate and NEVER use) on mine to choke it down!

Maybe they are buying cheaper cuts of meat due to the economy or trimming their cuts to make them go farther.If given a choice, I will never eat anything from Little Red Barn again.

2 horrible experiences in a row mean that the quality of the restaurant is consistently bad and not just a fluke! Stay away!

07/10/09

Thank you for an enjoyable dining experience!

by KathleenMartin1

It was so nice not having to wait in line, or outside, before being seated. As soon as we entered, we were escorted by friendly employees to our table with a nice cool salad. The food was extremely good, and the price was reasonable for a family dining out.

The atmosphere was country western, and very relaxing.

• Pros: Immediate Service: Great Food: Courteous Service
• Cons: None

07/02/09

Consistantly Good

by gusher1956

In today's economic atmosphere, you really can't beat LRB. I enjoy walking in and upon seating have my salad right away. The range of the menu speaks volumes, all with modest prices. I am stuck on the Fried Pork Chop, best deal in town. Thank you staff at LRB, keep it up. I highly recommend, best value for the dollar.

• Pros: Great Service & Great Prices

06/03/09

good place for great steaks.

by lakergirl69

I think little redbarn needs to upgrade the restraunt. with plasma tvs. for the spurs games. and entertainment. and video games for the kids.i love eating their but sometimes want to wacth, a game eating my steak. and drinking. a few beers please upgrade this lovely restraunt.

• Pros: best damm steaks"
• Cons: like it

03/20/09

Not what I expected

by kkramis

Just didn't like it. I have eaten hear many years ago and seemed quaint at the time. It has lost its luster as far as I am concerned. I won't eat there again unless I am forced to go, like this last time for a company party.

Not good.

• Pros: none
• Cons: decor, price, food quality

02/13/09

Good Steak at a Great Price

by Tatat

I have enjoyed Little Red Barn for many years. I will agree that the food is not the quality it once was, but it is still a very good steak at an excellent price. Several things have changed over the years, the head cook "Mingo" has passed, but his son Bobby still makes a delicious steak. Mr. Hernandez has turned the running of the business over to the children and they are making progress, but again it is change. All in all it is a good steak at a great price. I bring family and friends here several times a year and we have yet to have a bad experience. The southside is proud to have a long standing business that still stirs things up during rodeo week!

• Pros: Lots of Parking, fast seating, salad, and bread - can do it on the lunch hour.
• Cons: Tea is not the best tasting

02/09/09

What's the opposite of "Comfort" Food?

by cyphar

I've gone to the Little Red Barn for a little over 10 years. The place used to be quintessential Texas/San An. Nothing fancy, but solid grub. However, the quality of both the food and the service are slipping fast. Perhaps it frustrates the staff that the food is deteriorating and all they can do is not care about the situation since they have little control over it.

I've had most the steaks on the menu, including the chicken fried steak the last time I went. They must have fried it in the same fryer that they use for fish. It was horrible, it may have been the first piece of beef with gills. (Sweet jeebus, I hope they serve fish or the mystery that was my chicken fried steak grows epicly worse). When I brought it up to the waitstaff, she seemed genuinely disinterested and no offer was ever made to correct the "beeffishstick" I received.

This former San An icon of a friendly neighborhood steakhouse is circling the drain.

• Pros: If you like red and barns this place rocks, if you don't ...
• Cons: Food quality has plummeted and service is right behind.

02/08/09

A wonderful, great tasting meal every time!

by ktangels

The Little Red Barn is a great place to get delicious steak and prompt service at a reasonable price. My family has been several times now, and we have been surprisingly satisfied at the end of each meal. Our waitresses have been attentive to our needs, refills on drinks, and asked if our steaks were cooked to our liking. Each time our steaks have come out juicy and flavorful. We highly recommend this restaurant, especially on your birthday!

01/12/09

Little Red Barn Temp Shutdown over Rodents and Insects

by Dutchmo

See

www.woai [dot] com/mediacenter/

local.aspx?videoid=663243

@video [dot] woai [dot] com

for the interesting details.

• Pros: Great salads and bread
• Cons: Lack of genuine responsiveness by floor manager and office manager to resolve complaints