Trail's End Saloon

Had the Reuben sandwich here on my first and probably kast visit. I couldn't tell if the packaged lunch type meat on the sandwich was pastrami or corned beef but it had little flavor and not a quality of meat I would expect to get on a Reuben served at any restaurant. Also the sauer kraut on the sandwich tasted like it came out of a can. French fries were greasy also.

Tonight was my first time to visit the Trails End Saloon. In fact, it was the first time I'd ever heard of it, period. A friend invited me down for a belated birthday beer and to hear a Gospel Blues band play. When she said they were "good", she meant "Great!"
I didn't catch the name of the band, but the woman singing had a voice like Aretha. Soo awesome! While I really enjoyed her bluesy version of the gospel songs they sang, my favorite was Etta Jame's "Somethings got a hold of me". That raised the roof and packed the dance floor.
As for the food; holy cow! I ordered a $6.50 "small" crispy chicken salad and what I got was a full sized plate of iceberg lettuce - piled high with cheese, chicken strips, 2 boiled eggs and a handful of bacon bits (I asked them to hold the olives - because olives gross me out). The ingredients were fresh and I had way more than enough to take to lunch tomorrow. I love bar food. While it may not be chi-chi, it's grubbing good and you always get huge portions!
The service was also very good. A little slow, because the place was packed; so I ordered from the bartender, which was not a problem.
The building looks to be one of the oldest in the city. I'm not saying it is, it just looks to be. The ceiling fans are literally spinning with a belt motor. The bar is on the corner or 14th and Main and is much larger inside than it's outward appearance. Looks are always deceiving. The walls are full of chotchkies - which look old enough to have once belonged to Lewis & Clark themselves.
The bar has a stage, which local favorites play on weekly. From the packed atmosphere, it's a local hot spot. They also have a few plasma screens, for sports fans.
While it was a bit of a trek for me to drive to, I really enjoyed myself and feel the distance was well worth it.

Wow love this place!  If the amazing music doesn't do it for you then the darling waitstaff will.  Food is tasty and a great price.