Westley Hotel

Back yesterday for a visit.  This time, I was in the company of Yelp Brother All Mighty, Dale N.

Today, I ordered the Rack of Lamb and they actually had it!  Cooked to a medium, I thought the Lamb was outstanding.  I also tried one of Leo's famous Bloody Mary's (after I saw Dale order his) and it was truly one of the best I've ever had.

It was pleasure to see Noelle again and finally meet Leo's boss (his wife) Panagotaone.  AKA "Mom" as my buddies refer to her as.  And unbeknownst to me.  Dale snapped a picture of me and Panagota as we we're chatting it up.

Yuuup, today was a good day.  A great visit accompanied by great food and company.

Life is good..

Who would have known!  Thanks to Tony A we did dinner here Saturday evening.
This is a gem in the rough.  You would wiz right past it at 45 mph (the speed limit)
and wouldn't think twice about stopping here.   But many folk have over the years..since 1886.  It was a working hotel, barber shop, saloon and a house of ill <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Frepute.It&s=11030d1dc4613b6668655cadeeef3a2a2d388898ef34e7b5304cbe35e6219bf7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://repute.It</a> had poker tables and gunfights in the street with a causality right outside the front door!  
This place can really rock some nights with karaoke and a dj!

They have a great variety on the menu. Tonight I came for the prime rib.  Huge.
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/westley-restaurant-and-bar-westley?select=WVGLIHCV7a6Hls-q-7xoOA#RN4Rpq6Wr3_gFsp1CqEnYQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
You won't go away hungry here. Served up first is a basket of home-baked
dinner rolls...soft and warm.  We finished off two baskets!! Dinner comes
with soup (a thin minestrone), salad with fresh and crispy greens, a side of vegetables and a couple of starch choices to go with  your entrée.  I chose the twice-baked potato.  The prime rib was large...bone in.   It was medium, just like I ordered it.  While it was good I do not feel that it was outstanding.  I would not make the trip just to eat the prime rib again...although I won't rule out ordering it again.

But i WILL make the trip again...to try something else on the menu.  My friend
had the three meat bbq plate. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/westley-restaurant-and-bar-westley?select=WVGLIHCV7a6Hls-q-7xoOA#AADE3fctrpgtV2wDLt_KKw">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>  Said the meat was a bit on the dry side.  Adding extra bbq sauce would help.  But despite that, you need to go here.  
The bloody mary's that Leo makes are great.  <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/westley-restaurant-and-bar-westley?select=WVGLIHCV7a6Hls-q-7xoOA#ExK8De88GjSaB6TBtfCbTg">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
Leo's wife, Panagota, (they are the owners) was our server.   What a sweet lady.  I felt like I was a guest in her living room!  She has been in the restaurant business for over 40 years...several of those in the bay area!  <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/westley-restaurant-and-bar-westley?select=WVGLIHCV7a6Hls-q-7xoOA#5_LvPbQHC6WupSCM1BW6zA">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>

A great outing for a Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday afternoon.   Stop in, savor the flavor of the inn and have Leo whip you up a bloody mary!

Bon Appétit!
Thanks, Tony A!!

Had a great little lunch today at this hidden gem. The food was delicious and great service. Lots of history in the town and in this old hotel. The home made zucchini with ranch dressing was excellent as was the whole meal.