Buck Owens' Crystal Palace

Went there last night with business friends, the Crystal Palace is a place everyone should go to at least once. The museum like quality of the decor will appeal to all who are into the older style country music. Service was very good, the waiter was attentive to everyone's needs.We were seated at a long set of table on the dancefloor, and were way too close to the next table. Our group kept bumping into the group behind us, and vicaversa. The food was good I had a Ribeye and it was cooked as ordered. The band started playing around 7:30. Could not talk at the table. It was my first time, and it was a fun outting. I probably won't go back, noise and all not my idea of a good evening. But- if you're into people watching, better than the mall for sure. I think most folks would really enjoy this place. Can't imagine the $5 cover though...

I had really really really low expectations going in for Sunday Brunch.  First, I am not a buffet kind of person, and I am really not a country buffet kind of person.  This was my frist time being at the Crystal Palace and I will say its nothing like I thought it would be!  Its a lot more modern and well put together than I was expecting.  The service is good as well and it was great to have 2 mimosas included in the brunch price!  

As for the buffet it was okay.  Nothing ground breaking, but certainly nothing awful.  I enjoyed the tri-tip and ham they had available.  I also enjoyed the waffle station.  The hot food was just okay...the biscuits and gravy were so so (but again I am not a southern cooking kind of gal so I might not be the best judge!).  The desserts were the most disapointing the cookies were hard, the cheesecake tasted weird, and the cobbler was never refilled.  After all the eating I did I prolly didnt need the dessert anyway so I was happy to let that go!

Overall, its a unique place to take out of town guests.  Dont think I'll be returning for brunch, but wouldnt mind trying dinner out sometime.

It is very hard to beat the ambiance and history there. Worth the visit just to see the photographs and artifacts. Not quite Graceland but not as touristy as you may think - one can feel the history. Service was great, beer was cold and the chicken fried steak spot on save the gravy, which had gotten a little cold. Appetizers were all very good & surprisingly  well spiced - just enough to make you notice. Green beans a bit 'iffy" - as in undercooked but well seasoned.

We left before the band hit the stage but I'd suspect that only adds to the experience. I'll be back.