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My husband was dying to try this place because it ""smelled SO good"" whenever he went past it to enter the Triangle Town Center. So, when my father-in-law offered to take the family out to celebrate my husband's birthday, we chose Ted's Montana Grill. It had an interesting interior, sort of art deco, but not terribly fancy. I felt comfortable being there in casual clothes, with little kids. Our server was attentive and ""upbeat,"" I suppose, but bordered on obnoxious. Mouthing off to the older gentleman who's paying the bill just doesn't seem like good service, to me, even if it is meant as ""friendly."" Leave the witty reparte to the comedians at Charley Goodnights and just bring me my food, thanks. The straws were paper (in keeping with the ""1930s theme"" we were told) and were soggy and completely useless by the end of the meal, which was frustrating. But, the bottom line was the unremarkable food. I couldn't even finish half my meal, which was bison roast. The potatoes were bland, the green beans cold and hard, and the roast upset my stomach. My husband and father-in-law had burgers (one had beef, one had bison), which were ok, but they agreed that they'd rather go to Red Robin. My kids had mac & cheese and chicken strips, which were exactly the same as any generic kids meal from any restaurant. You're better off going to Burger King for the kids meal - cheaper, healthier options, and at least they get a toy. The french fries were dry and tasteless. The best part of the whole meal was the appetizer of salt & pepper onion rings, which were large, thick slices of onion with a pretty good batter. But, I was amazed that they actually had SOUVENIRS for sale in a glass case up front. Do they ever sell any?
Pros: Clean restrooms, family-friendly, no TV's in dining area
Cons: Paper straws, sassy staff, unremarkable food
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