The Old Bag of Nails
| Address: | 5234 Kings Mills Rd, Mason, OH 45040, USA |
| Phone: | +1 513-492-7941 |
| Site: | oldbagofnails.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–9PM |
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Jason H.
As local sports bars in the area go, this place was pretty good. Dark but not too cluttered. Open Spaces. Very large good size booths and tables to accommodate small or large groups. Quite a few TVs, but maybe not as many as some of the other local sports bars. But what they do have though that is different is a row of booths with private TVs. We went at around noon on a Sunday afternoon in October. Good place to go watch the game with a group of guys or with the family. The food. As an appetizer, we ordered the breaded mushrooms. They came with a creamy horseradish sauce. These were probably some of the best breaded fried mushrooms that weve ever had. The reason being, because they werent greasy and slimy. These were large fresh mushrooms that were breaded and fried. One of the key things that we noticed was that the breading was actually fused to the mushroom. You know how typically the breading just slides off the mushroom in the mushroom is kind of slimy? These were not like that at all. Breading had good flavor and the mushrooms were fantastic as well. We actually tried this place out because my wife, a native of England, read reviews that highlighted their fish and chips. Her being from the UK, and me visiting frequently, we are fish and chips snobs. You dont find too many places in The States that do fish and chips like they do over there. For that reason, I had no interest as Ive been burned too many times when I do try to somebodys "great" fish and chip claims. She did order the fish and chips and they are fantastic! These are worthy of the kind of fish and chips that we get over in the UK. Picture is included. Very large fresh Cod. They do get a fish truck every 2 to 3 days, depending on the day and the fish is about as fresh as you can get. The chips, or fries, were good and the coleslaw was really good as well. I got the grilled chicken cobb salad and wished that I had gotten the fish and chips. For those of you that like a good Cobb salad, youll understand what I mean when I say that the salad was dry. When I get a salad of iceberg lettuce I wanted to be wet and crisp. Not dry and kind of crisp. Cold, wet and crisp! The salad was a bit dry. It was a large salad and it seemed very fresh. A little heavy on the Gorgonzola and a bit light on the egg for my taste. It wasnt a bad salad it just wasnt a great salad. The kids got the mac and cheese, which was pretty standard Kraft mac and cheese and a burger which was a pretty standard kids burger and fries. Kids eat free on Sundays, so that was a bonus we werent even aware of. Good beer selection. I didnt get too deep into it and only ordered a blue moon. They are a Coca-Cola establishment. The service was excellent as well. Granted, we only really dealt with our server Brooke, but she was extremely knowledgeable, extremely friendly and was around when we needed her to be and didnt crowd us when we didnt need her to be. Would I go back? Absolutely. I cant wait to go back to this place and actually order the fish and chips myself. Now, I left one of the best parts the review for last, for anyone that has read this far. There is a very little known fact, that the restaurant doesnt even advertise, about their fish and chips. Their fish and chips are all you can eat, everyday! Ask your server about it. If you like fish and chips, real fish and chips, then I highly recommend this place!
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L Kerns
This is rapidly becoming one of our favorites for Saturday night. The menu is a little heavy on the seafood side, and so my beef loving companion doesnt have as many choices. I also ordered the lobster roll so many times and never actually got to see one (always out and last time they said they dont carry it anymore). The mussels are fantastic though.The blue cheese ones have a sauce that is a thin cream-based one, not gloopy and thick. Perfectly crusted bread served alongside and the price cant be beat. Excellent craft beer selection rotates frequently - ask the server for the days selections. Overall a very affordable place with good food.
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Roland Teigen
Bacon BBQ burger, very good. all you can eat grilled cod, very good--had that with asparagus in some kind of amazing sauce. Very good rotating choice of beers. The perfect neighborhood place to go. its not their fault that its so busy Friday and Saturday night. But when I fly in from across the country on some project, it has become the place I look forward to going to after a long flight.
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John Rider
This is a great place. It is tucked away in the Kroger store complex and is not noticeable from the road. The place is larger than I expected. Some of the booths have a big screen TV, a great feature for families with kids. The food was good and was priced appropriately. The carpet needed a little work but clean and well kept. This is a place I would visit again and recommend to friends.
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John Smith
Bring Your Appetite With U and U Still Want to bring Your Friend to help you out. The Food Was Delicious, the Portions are made to share with someone. The Fish and Chips are a Full Fillets. The Steak is a Big Cut Cooked to Order, With a Side Salad fit for a King. I definitely Recommend Anyone Try them Anytime!
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Todd Myers
Have been to this location many, many times always been a great experience. Tonight not so much. It took forever to get seated and the food service was extremely slow. It will be a long time until I return and will recommend others to stay away. Not pleased !!!!!
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Rich Campoamor
Outstanding, rotating selection of beers and above average food. And the bartenders actually remember your name and what you like after a few visits. Great neighborhood hang out. Get there early if you want a seat at the bar on Friday and Saturday, though.
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Renae Albright
Our son took us as a treat for Mothers Day and my husbands 50th birthday. Our dining experience was extremely pleasant and relaxing. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was charming and service was outstanding. We look forward to returning very soon.
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Ralph Ketron
I love this place.. Be sure to ask for the "special beer menu" I really wish they would take over the empty place next to them and expand. Sometimes there is a wait. Sometimes there is a 30-40 minute wait. Its at that point I go somewhere else.
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Karthik Reddy
Nice Ambience, great service, I see a lady as a server, she might be in 50+ age but her activeness is like around 20, fish and chips must try, Customized chicken burger as well, dont order too much food at once, here the quantity is more.
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Chad P
Surprisingly awesome place...food is really good with nice size portions. Customer service is awesome. All you can eat fish is spot on. Thats blackened fish is amazing. Will definitely be back here to this little hidden gem
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Rahul Reddy
The food and ambience is great here and the service is even better. The waitress was professional and courteous and the manager himself came out apologized for the delay for our order and even didnt let us pay.
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Chris Diaz
This place has amazing food and a great atmosphere. I recommend the fish and chips to anyone. Make sure you use the "call ahead" seating because it gets very busy. Check it out !!!!
