We have eaten at the Potatoe Patch 3-4 times in the past and have been okay with the food quality and service. The best part about this restaurant are the rolls-when the actual food arrives...the meal usually goes down hill. But we eat there every once in a while for the experience. Last night we decided to take the in-laws for a unique Texas experience--with the rolls, hometown atmosphere, etc. What we found was the worst service I have ever received in a restaurant anywhere. It took our waitress 30 minutes to come and take our order. She didn't apologize, and was extrememly rude and abrasive. We remained cordial (cause who knows what they do to your food when you aren't!!!) I wanted to get up and leave several times, but the wife and the in-laws said ""let's just wait a little more."" When the food finally came, I wished we had left. I ordered a bacon burger, and once it was placed in front of me began to eat (you get pretty hungry after being in a restaurant for over an hour without your food!!!) After the first bite, I was done. The meat on the hamburger tasted and smelled nasty. I am still feeling ill this morning. Eveyone else took 3-4 bites of their food and were done. After waiting another 20 minutes for the check, we finally went up to the counter to pay (without receiveing the check....by the way). We told the presumed owner about our experience and he said...we'll try and do better next time. Unacceptable in the restaurant business my friend. We are locals-live about 5 minutes from this restaurant and now have a very strong opinion about it's service and food. There will absolutely not be a next time for us!!!
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