Frisch's Big Boy Restaurants

I grew up in this area, and at times, there is nothing better than a Big Boy, a Patty Melt or a Swiss Miss.  But, this is not my normal Frisch's location--and boy howdy, is it lacking.

The building itself has been updated, it's an easy location to get to and my food was fine--once I actually got seated and waited on, but that doesn't change the fact that this location has, quite possibly, the most uneducated, unmotivated, unhygenic staff in all of Northern Kentucky.  Note: my server was fine--I had to ask for her help since the counter was completely unmanned--it wasn't her area, but she was efficient and nice--all I'm asking for on my lunch hour.

I walked in to the restaurant to a wait to be seated sign.  Not a problem usually, but noone came.  When the hostess finally did come, I was behind two women (well, one was, the other was rather young) with 5 children between them.  It became readily apparent that the younger of the two is/was an employee of this location, and brought in her infant for a visit.  The hostess asked them where they'd like to sit (?) and out came the seating chart, a long debate, a telephone call taken by the young mother who I'll call Snooki for her rockstar sunglasses, hair and short-shorts).  Still no decision on the seat, but much gum chewing, children pulling each other's hair, and more hem hawing about where to sit, I got sick of being ignored and chose the counter.  While I waited MORE at the counter for someone to notice me, the young mother took her infant to the cash register to see a employee who was, by all accounts, still on the clock.  She sat the baby on the counter, and then the woman behind the counter picked up the infant and took her into the food prep area.

Look--I'm a mother, and as much as I think babies are adorable, they are also germ factories and it's just not cool to take a baby into the area where customers food is being prepared, not to mention, unsafe.   My other favorite part was when she told an elderly man (a regular) with a cane who was trying to pay his bill, that she was "off" and someone else would have to take him, when she swooped up the baby and disappeared.   As if this young mother really WAS Snooki, all of the servers save a few older gals working diligently (to pay bills, no doubt) fawned over her and chatted her up and left countless tables unattended.  

I finally had to ask someone to take my order, ate quickly and got the hell out of there.  I guess it's what I'd expect for that part of Bellevue...I won't be back, but if you choose to go, make sure it's your day off and that you have ample time to watch the sights, if that's your thing.

best big boy next to mainliner.  

best restaurant ever.

Frisch's is a Cincinnati tradition. Dip your fries in the signature tartar sauce for a burst of flavor! The salad bar is great. The breakfast bar is an affordable alternative to going somewhere fancy when you need some breakfast variety. Vanilla Coke is made with real vanilla. I even like the chili spaghetti. Family diner food is the best way to describe Frisch's. Some people I know enjoy the liver and onions. (Not me but to each his own)

During lent it is a great place for a big 'ol fish sandwich on a rye bun.