I have just eaten at Dempsey's and was favorably impressed by the friendliness and generally warm atmosphere.  I ordered at around 5pm, when food ingredients should be freshly prepped.  There were  only a few bar clients, no other diners when I arrived. I was greeted by a cheerful barkeep and felt immediately welcome.
I ordered the 12 oz ribeye steak (which is glazed with bourbon), a side salad and a baked potato. Â The price of the meal was very reasonable. Â The service is impeccable... prompt and friendly.
The salad, I'm sad to say, was slightly wilted iceburg lettuce (that barely covered the small plate) with a slice of cucumber and two small wedges of a cherry tomato. Â This surprised me, since the menu stated that they were now making their salads with fresh spinach! Â The Mediterranean Feta salad dressing was delish (and I was starving), so I ate it! Â
The steak was divine..... cooked medium rare, as ordered, tender and juicy with just the right amount of seasoning. Â I would say that Dempsey's has their steak selections just right! Â The baked potato was likely reheated from the day before. Â The REAL cheddar cheese that was melted into it was delicious, though. Â The stick of foccacia that was served with the meal was inedible and completely unnecessary, as it took up valuable real estate on the small oval plate . Â
They are in dire need of some sturdier flatware and heavy steak knives. Â The caliber of restaurant they appear to be demands it!
Overall, dining here was pleasant. My server was sweet, cheerful and always smiling. Â I would be happy to return to Dempsey's to try something else on the menu.