The Longshot

Decent redecorating from what it used to be but there have been a few businesses try that location and fail after less than a year. I don't see this one thriving if they don't change a few things.
Good- Owner/Manager? stopped by table twice to check upon us. Was able to sit and be served quickly. Lots of tv's so you could watch the action from pretty much anywhere. Family atmosphere, would be comfortable bringing my teens in to watch a game, Upstairs and outdoor seating, efforts to make sure your not eaten alive by mosquito's outside, friendly staff, comfortable chairs and booths if you prefer.
Bad-overpriced, limited menu, menu items were traditional but attempting to be upscale doesn't work, server was nice but didn't hear correct hamburger size ( I got the 6 oz vs the 8 oz I ordered), didn't hear my husband ask for the check, was pretty delayed coming by to ask for refills although not very busy, tables are a mish mosh of  round rough painted wood seating 6 or more, to laminated square wood seating 4, to nice bar height tables. Womens bathroom has 1 stall ( what do they do on anticipated busy nights?) Confusing exit, I almost walked into the kitchen!
We went on a Hawks game night and it was fairly full when we arrived but by the 3rd period it was mostly empty. For a Sports Bar, NOT GOOD.
Menu- they offer an original Burger with different themes or options. 6oz, 8 oz and I2 oz. I ordered a standard 8 ( got the 6) and the size of the bun comparably speaking was ridiculous. I'm sure it fits 12 oz just fine. They claim a 40 yr old recipe for the hambuger meat. I didnt care for it. I'd rather taste a good ground sirloin than weirdly seasoned meat. Sides were house made chips, with different seasonings or tater tots. I don't care for either so I went with the tots, hubby got the chips. Neither of us were impressed with either. Hubby got the BLT and he said it was good but Buddys right down the road was better and priced less. The Cole slaw looked good but after a few bites I noticed a spiciness to it. I didn't like it, hubby did.
Hubby and I agreed that it seemed like they were trying to upscale traditional sports bar food but unfortunately it doesn't work. I think if they offered good old hearty traditional burgers, brats, pizza, sandwiches, hot wings, french fries, onion rings, etc., they would draw in more business. The competition for a decent sports bar is pretty heavy. They have an awesome location but like I said some changes need to be made before I'll return. Which is unfortunate as we live just blocks away and if they had really good food at decent prices we would go there and recommend to others.

Had their Torpedo Burger with Cheddar Schmutz and Bacon.  Really flavorful and juicy burger.  Came with a fried pickle and homemade chips.  Service was excellent as well.

My only criticism is the decor and presentation.  Most of the tables and chairs are remnants from the steakhouse that used to be there, and look very dated.  On the upside, though, the area that was renovated does look very nice, so I'm guessing it's a work in progress.  Also, our drinks were served in disposable plastic cups and our silverware was also of the disposable plastic variety.

I'm sure we will be returning for the great food.

New restaurant in Lakemoor?  Sure, we'll bite!  Lakemoor's so small, that anything new is a treat (most of the time).  Heard their wings were pretty amazing, so I did try their traditional wings.

Delicious!  The wings were huge, meaty and not breaded, which was great.  The flavor of the sauce was awesome - not spicy, but had a nice zing to it.

Service was fast and friendly.

Was not impressed with the decor.  I believe they just recycled the old decor from the previous failed restaurants in this building, and that just made it seem blah inside.  There were some obvious improvements from the previous establishments, which was nice to see, but nothing that really stood out as exceptional, or stood out from any other sports bar in the area.

I, too, was disappointed to get disposable silverware/cups.  Since this is a very new opening, I am hoping that it will change in the future when they are more established.  Personally, I think it cheapens the experience to get plastic forks and solo cups.

Other than those two trivial things, I would come back for the yummy food!