W Ricks Taproom & Grill

I've heard some unpleasant things about W. Rick's, but I've yet to have any terrible experiences there. The only drawback I've ever found is the cramped walking space if you have to use the restrooms. That said, it's still very cozy and warm in it's own way.
The food has always been delicious. The fish has been cooked perfectly and I like that they have a grilled portabello "burger" option for vegetarians. I usually leave with leftovers for the next day because of the size of the courses, so I have no issues with pricing.

I really want to like this restaurant - I like the location, the fact that it is a small business and not a chain, servers are generally friendly, etc.  The menu presents a good variety and I have had some good meals there.

One of their menu selections is 'Popper Chicken' - chicken breast stuffed with a jalapeño cream cheese mixture, then fried.  When done right (and I mean done) it is great.  However, twice in two years, it has been served to me or someone in my party raw in the middle.  This happened again last night.  It was served - we cut it in the middle and there was a hunk of raw chicken (like right out of the refrigerator raw - slimy / pink).  Yuck.

The server was apologetic and took it back to the kitchen - offering to get another.  we did take it 'to go' (as it was about 15 minutes later and the rest of the party was done)

Now accidents happen - I know it... and I think it is how the restaurant handles the mistakes that make all the difference.  Personally, I think the kitchen supervisor or manager should have come over to offer apologies - and the meal (at least the raw-chicken-dish) should have been taken off the check.  we are talking about raw chicken ...

To the server's credit, she apologized and offered a free desert.  Good for her ... and it was appreciated; however, I think an error like sending out raw chicken is a bit bigger deal than a free desert. ( my opinion).

Sorry W. Ricks ... I think we're done for good this time.

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Place wasn't my favorite.  They had decent prices but the food just wasn't that good.
I ordered lamb and it was really TOUGH, like chew 10 times, then chew some more before it goes down. My Dad ordered baked fish it was really DRY but his sweet potato was AMAZING.  Mom ordered a Pork Chop and a baked potato and she loved hers.  So I'd stay away from the lamb & the fish, order the sweet potato and go for the pork chop and you should be much better than us!