South in your mouth for sure!
DESCRIPTION: At Caldonia's they say, "Put some South in your mouth," and they mean it! Since their return from a fire several years ago, this newer and larger restaurant at Parker Road and Havana, with its huge blue awnings covering an enormous patio, is really hard to miss. You can watch the games at the sand volleyball courts off the patio (while you sip a drink and luxuriate under the protection of the awnings) or you can run right out and join in, or just roast your peppers at courtside - (that would put you out in the sun). And, for the sports fan, you'll find quite a selection of games being offered on big screen t.v.'s (while the air-conditioning helps you stay cool). Plus, there's always billiards upstairs. If you have a little time you can browse the gallery of photographs of "famous" and "wish-I-was-famous" customers over the years displayed along the walls. Look for The Rib King's photo and article - he's there someplace. In addition to their finger-licking original, Caldonia's is now offering two new sauces to slather on their excellent ribs. The Memphis style and Oakie style sauces should appeal to everyone up and down the "I-know-good-sauce" scale. Caldonia's is where The Rib King set his "rib scarfing record" a couple of years back - and the food is still the same. When they see you coming, they'll light a fire under the pot for you. Caldonia's is really the place to be! The friendly hospitality of the waitstaff, and the restaurant's come-on-in atmosphere, make it a preferred pit-stop of many, a favorite haunt for others, a social choice for some, and a must-be-there kind of place for everyone seeking great food, good times, and chummy camaraderie. If you ask the "regulars," the say, "terrific, awesome, exceptional, outstanding, and 5-star." Whatever the event or occasion: dinner, drinks, social obligations, fun and memories, Caldonia's welcome mat is always out, making this destination worth the drive - even from the moon.
DATE: 2005-06-08
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Steak

Superb Value on the Food
DESCRIPTION: Excellent food at very reasonable prices are to be found here, along with a nautical oasis of calm in the busy downtown area. The starter of New England Seafood Chowder ($5) was tasty but the amount of fish was low and the pieces were those leftover pieces after you eat the good ones. Not bad, but seemed like it was the bottom of the pot that was served. Their $16 house specialty of Rocky Mountain Trout was served filleted and fried with a few nicely and lightly steamed veggies. The $23 prime rib at the next table looked excellent as well. Surprisingly, dessert was the least enjoyed, as the deep dish apple pie was overloaded with way too many raisins. Meals are very good (but not the top) and reaasonably priced. There is an extensive wine list but my only complaint is that the prices for the house wines are out of line, starting at $7 and ranging up to about $12 for a glass. But, there is a wide choice of house wines, about 20 available by the glass.
DATE: 2002-05-02
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

Nice place for those who miss England
DESCRIPTION: This is a nice pub in a strip mall--not exactly what you'd expect. They have a nice selection of imported beers and single malt scotches. The owners are friendly and the food is nice. It's more expensive than eating at McDonald's, but it sure is nice to get good fish and chips.
DATE: 2003-08-26
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Fish and chips