RnR lodge and steakhouse

I have to admit I was really skeptical about this place … It has been many things over the years, and every incarnation started off well, but then seemed to peter out. The recent addition to this neighborhood, after many years of vacancy, is The RnR Lodge and Steakhouse. It has been open about a month or so and I have driven by it many a weekend evening and noticed how full the parking lot is.
Well today I tested the waters. I went there for lunch with Steve and my mother. As we pulled into the parking lot I noticed how dead it was… I started to get worried. We walked in and were seated immediately. The hostess/​bartender/​waitress was very nice. She asked us our beverage choices and promptly served them up. At that point Steve asked her what the house specialty was and she explained both what was popular, and her favorites.
… Nice touch.
We followed her advice.
We were not disappointed… All of us appreciated her knowledge of the menu and honesty. Not only were our meals as tasty as she stated, they where all obviously freshly made and served piping HOT!
This is a sizable venue and has TONS of possibilities. I hope it sticks around for a while.