I've actually never had a drop of alcohol at this pub. I come here for the plate lunches.
About $6-7 for a really good down home cooking style plate lunch. Â Each day has a different special but every day there is a burger or chicken breast sandwich available. Â I like to come on Fridays for the fried catfish fingers. Â Not greasy, very crispy, lightly breaded and freshly fried catfish fingers plus 2 sides and a sweet corn muffin for under $7? Â Yay. Â
Sides are classic diner types- mashed potatoes (real, not box), green beans, pinto beans, potato salad, etc. Â
Some other meals of the day are fried chicken, chicken parmasean, meatloaf, roast beef and maybe a few other items.
Very low key, no frills service. Â Order at the bar, sit at a table. Friendly but you have to ask for what you need. No big deal in my book for those prices.
Bathrooms are clean which makes it not a total dive bar at all.
I've only been to R Place for the sand volleyball league, so my experience is limited, but I've had a great time every night we've been.
It's dive-y, that's for sure, with the lights just dim enough to hide the many faults in the dated and slightly busted decor. But, when I'm going to a bar to jump in the sand, play some volleyball, and enjoy a bucket of domestic beer, I'm not really looking for a classy ambiance. The food I've had has been great - Cajun wings, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, and all the lovely fried goodness that comes on the sampler platter. And spicy enough to warrant another bucket of Bud... good job, R Place.
They also have trivia inside on Wednesday nights, which seems to draw a pretty decent crowd, although I typically stay outside on the patio for the games.