I should have known we were doomed when we pulled in the driveway of Amber Oaks. The neon ""motel"" sign stating they were open and the paint pulling from the metal panels on the roof gave all of us an uneasy feeling and left us questioning why we needed to dress up for this restaurant. We debated entering the building based on the outer appearance and all agreed the experience could not be too bad. WRONG! As soon as we entered the building we were smacked in the face by the overwhelming smell of cigars. This was quickly followed by a smell resembling a bowling alley or funeral home. As we made our way through the restaurant, the familiar odor of nursing home welcomed us as we were seated in the dining room. The decor was VERY dated, the menus were crumbling and had handwritten price changes on the pages, the table linen looked like a drape, the napkins were paper, and the silverware was dirty. Aside from the unappealing decor and odor, the food was unappetizing and significantly overpriced! I could not believe this restaurant was charging $26-$30 for steak, which they ran out of by 5:00 P.M. We ordered dishes that came highly recommended from our server, but we were horribly disappointed with taste and quality and did not attempt to finish our meals. The food was overcooked and tough while sauces were greasy, heavy, and improperly made. It seemed as though most of the food was thrown in the microwave prior to being served to us. Once we left, we all stood on the sidewalk of the restaurant and reflected on the experience. My husband summed it up by proclaiming ""what the f*** was that?"" I would never eat at this establishment again! I agree with little C, Amber Oaks would be an excellent candidate for Kitchen Impossible!
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