Yogi's Bar & Grill

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  This use to be Joe's Original, but is under new ownership now.
  
  If you are looking for a bite to eat, there are better places around.  I should have realized when I did not see anyone else eating that this placed focused more on the "bar" than the "grille".  
  
  The waitress was quick to ask about drink orders.   We asked for menus.  She had to go look for one.   She brought us just one (when there were two of us) and walked away to go get the drink orders.   We asked for another menu when she returned with the drinks.   She shared that the menus were hard to come by.   She did go search for a second menu after we asked for it.
  
  I ordered the daily special, Italian Grinder with fries.  I asked if they leave the banana peppers off.  She assured me they would.   Guess what I got?   Banana peppers.  The sub was lukewarm.    The fries were seasoned.   Drinks ran empty.  Waitress was clear across the bar assisting someone else.   My friend had the wings and said they were "okay".  
  
  After eating, she asked how was it.  Told her it was "okay".   Waitress a little surprisingly commented, "Just okay?"  And, then she quickly added "Well, it's bar food" and then went to ring out the bill.   It was an inexpensive meal.  Needless to say, service left much to be desired.
  
  The place is much the same as it previous layout.  Lots of TV's for watching a game.   So, if you are looking to go out with a group of friends and drink, it could be a fun place, just don't count on responsive service.   And, after all, "it's bar food".

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  Posted on 04.05.13 Joe E.

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  Great bar!  Katie has taken a great location that was failing despite this fact and really brought the crowd back.

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  Posted on 03.25.13 Robert K.

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  Let me say- one of the best things about this bar is the owner Katie- she really cares about the whole experience.  So for our group it was a big win when we found out Avg Joes had become Yogi's.  The food and service are great.  My only issue is the music- not the tunes themselves- but the volume.  At 4:30 pm on a Friday do we really need it on overdrive? I have been in Vegas clubs with musical volumes at a lower level.  Allow us a little conversation and we will be lovin' this  place!  Also, honey mustard sauce is too heavy on the mustard. Get something sweeter :)

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  Posted on 03.15.13 Joan S.

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  Let's just say when an establishment changes owners, changes its brand name and hauls off and goes through some interior design capital improvements.... then it's no longer the old place (so long Joe's Original).
  
  Yogi's Bar & Grill on Hard Road is mighty fine, mighty fine.  What used to be a kinda pain-in-the-butt bar has now been extended, curved, cornered and brought more bidness to the b'keepers.  This is good.  Yogi's maintains high standards for HDTV viewing, gaming and all-around pub/bar atmoshere.  Me thinks the new'ish menu is slimmer, trimmer, and better.
  
  Two lunchtime visits and the orders have been two different types of wraps.  One is the California Turkey wrap and the other is the Buffalo Chicken wrap.  I substituted cole slaw in both cases (didn't need the food coma from fries) and love their slaw... a hint of horseradish goes a long way with this cowboy from a small Cincinnati high school and OSU grad.  I'm loving the California Turkey.... I broke down one-half of the wrap to find the turkey slices had been grilled (OH YEAH YEAH), there were hefty chunks of avocado and the prerequisite amounts of tomato and lettuce.  It was comfort food at its finest.
  
  My beer consumption is on the outs but the selection looks alright.  The room ought to be a haven for NFL and NCAA football games in the Fall and Winter.  I can't see why it wouldn't be.  Restrooms (men) are good having ample off ramps.  Clean is always a winner.
  
  So there you go, Boo Boo.  Take it from me... I am a friend of Yogi's on Hard Road.  Time for another pic-a-nic basket!

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  Posted on 03.07.13 Walt S.

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  Met a buddy of mine here for a few beers on a Saturday evening.  TV's are numerous and very good.  Didn't eat anything.  The beer is cold and reasonably priced.  It was a good crowd.  Not too busy, not too empty.
  
  And the bartenders are some very good-looking young ladies.  That doesn't hurt at all.

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  Posted on 03.04.13 Scott Z.

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  Went there on a Saturday night. Food and drinks are very well priced. Got 2 appetizers, a soda, water, two shots,  and 7 drinks (one a cider) for only $44.
  Not to mention the staff was passing out free shots.
  The place was big and had a really vibrant atmosphere.
  
  We will be going back.

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  Posted on 02.26.13 Todd D.

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  Taking over the previous location of Joes Original.  They kept a lot of the same staff and it looks and feels pretty much the same.  They have a new menu and added a pot roast sandwich from "The Filling Station."
  
  Wait staff are young, nice and pretty hot.  Beer is moderately priced.
  
  Rated 5 Bowls for the bathrooms  (Remodeled during the ownership change) by the Big Bass Bros.  Rated 2.5, 2 and 2 Bellies; they were dinged for high priced food and slow service.

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  Posted on 09.14.12 Chris E.

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