Great Places To Eat!!!

groinster · Feb 17, 2008

We all know that eating in a truckstop gets tiresome over time and we find the need to find "something else". If you wouldn't mind sharing the best places to eat at, where they are, is there truck parking, and what is on the menu, that would be great.
In almost two years of expediting we had never been north of Green Bay, WI. This last week we spent two days in Marinette, WI. The only truckstop in town is on Cleveland Ave. It sports a restaurant called Tastebuds. They have the best smoked babyback ribs I have ever tasted. They are reasonably priced. They have many smoked dishes and you get your moneys worth. They have a decent breakfast menu, but this place is a smokers dream. If you like smoked meats/ribs, they have a huge smoker out back and they do a fine job in their kitchen. This place will forever ruin me on ribs. Now, if I can just find a way back up there...

RLENT · Feb 17, 2008

If you are ever at the J in Olive Branch, MS head north (or northeast) on the road that the J is on for about a mile or so. Eventually you will see on your left a sorta hole-in-the-wall kinda place called the "Olive Branch Catfish House" - the lot is big enough that you should be able to park a straight there.

I got the combo dinner - two huge fillets - one was with their normal seasoning and the other was blackened with Cajun spices. Interestingly, the fillet with normal seasoning was far more intense than the one with Cajun seasoning. Both were great - but I preferred the Cajun myself. Great hushpuppies too.

Paul56 · Feb 17, 2008

If you are ever in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau (province of Quebec, Canada) a must try is this place:

Bistro Ambrosia-Accueil/home

For your first dish we would highly recommend the "Spaghetti Ambrosia".

Casual dress is acceptable.

Where to park the rig?

"Galeries d'Aylmer", which is a mall, is up the street. There is also a large strip mall with plenty of parking on the opposite side of the street.

RLENT · Feb 17, 2008

Paul,

Is that right across the the river from Ottawa ?

I've been to Quebec three times in the last 5 weeks (Knowlton/Lac Brom, Ste Therese, Bedford, Magog, and Boucherville) ...... I actually love going up there - gives me a chance to knock a little of the rust off those 2 years of French I took in highschool ......

nightcreacher · Feb 17, 2008

Ive done ads for this resturant before,but if your into lobster,and seafood,Orlando fl on Orange Blossom trail,Boston Lobster Feast.you can park your truck in the back,either in the mall parking lot or on the street

Paul56 · Feb 18, 2008

RLENT said:
Paul,

Is that right across the the river from Ottawa ?

I've been to Quebec three times in the last 5 weeks (Knowlton/Lac Brom, Ste Therese, Bedford, Magog, and Boucherville) ...... I actually love going up there - gives me a chance to knock a little of the rust off those 2 years of French I took in highschool ......

Yes, across the river on the Quebec side.

Don't worry about your French in Aylmer... you won't need it. Aylmer is very similar to downtown Montreal in that everyone speaks English and will switch immediately when your English accent is detected.

LDB · Feb 18, 2008

When in Louisville, on the southwest side on 31W, about a half mile or so north of 841 is Mark's Feedstore BBQ. EXCELLENT bbq chicken and the red sauce is delicious.

To the west of there less than 2 miles, on 1230 / Cane Run Road, just off Greenbelt Highway is Mike Linnig's Seafood. DELICIOUS fish and the tartar sauce is THE BEST anywhere.

RichM · Feb 18, 2008

In the Columbia SC area there is a small chain called Lizard Thickets. Great Southern food for very reasonable prices. D Units can park in their lots and you can get a E unit in at the one off I77 and US1 exit.

Falligator · Feb 18, 2008

My favorite Places to eat:
#1. Eagle Villa Pizza in New Albany, OH. (not far from Columbus, OH). A large Pizza with Pep and Sausage is around 12$ I have their # if anyone wants to pm me i will give it to you. They have "THE BEST" pizza that I have ever eaten. medium crust, flaky, and edge to edge toppings. If you want everything they call it an "all the way". I have taken other expeditors to this restaraunt and they have thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice clean restaraunt. located right on the corner of US 62 and St. Rt. 605. You could also take 161 to the St. Rt. 62 or (johnstown rd) exit and turn right at the bottom of the ramp. Eagle Villa is on the right hand side it is a brick building.

#2. Chicken. Hopkins Belgrade Gardens in Barberton, OH. This place has the best chicken i have ever eaten. they also serve it with a Hungarian style rice hot sauce which is awesome. I don't go here all the time, but it is off of a road called Hopkins belgrade rd or something like that. Maybe someone from the Barberton area can correct me on this issue.
3. Fish. Pondi's Lounge and Restaurant. St. Rt. 45 in Lisbon, OH it's before you get to the highway patrol station. about a mile west of downtown lisbon. Take 30 West to 45 turn right by the lumber store. Also may want to try Mark's Landing at Guilford Lake, OH for their fish as well. off of St. Rt. 172.

RLENT · Feb 19, 2008

Shawn,

That hot rice is killer isn't it ? And the chicken is very unique - like none other. Several of my friends bused tables there while we in highschool.

There used to be two - Hopkins Gardens and Belgrade Gardens - could be that the owners were related. I think Hopkins closed down at some point (maybe not) - but Belgrades opened a second location in Green, OH - take the Massilion road exit off I-77 and go north up past the Speedway - it's on the west side of the road. Much easier to get to than the original.

alborada · Feb 19, 2008

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Falligator · Feb 19, 2008

RLENT said:
Shawn,

That hot rice is killer isn't it ? And the chicken is very unique - like none other. Several of my friends bused tables there while we in highschool.

There used to be two - Hopkins Gardens and Belgrade Gardens - could be that the owners were related. I think Hopkins closed down at some point (maybe not) - but Belgrades opened a second location in Green, OH - take the Massilion road exit off I-77 and go north up past the Speedway - it's on the west side of the road. Much easier to get to than the original.

Nope, the one in Barberton (Hopkins Ave.) is still there. Take Tuscarawus Ave. to Hopkins Ave and at the end of Hopkins ave there they are. Nice setting great food.

Agreed, the one in Barberton is a pain to find.....

groinster · Feb 21, 2008

nightcreacher said:
Ive done ads for this resturant before,but if your into lobster,and seafood,Orlando fl on Orange Blossom trail,Boston Lobster Feast.you can park your truck in the back,either in the mall parking lot or on the street

How far away from the truckstop on Orange Blossom trail would you say those restaurants are?

Jack_Berry · Feb 28, 2008

picking up tomorrow for waco tx on monday. anything there to suggest?

Crazynuff · Feb 29, 2008

A Schneider ad trying to recruit drivers from AARP asks "When was the last time you had lobster in Maine ? " When was the last time you saw a seafood restaurant in Maine with parking for a semi with a 53' trailer ? The only lobsters Schneider drivers see are in the tank at WalMart .

nightcreacher · Mar 16, 2008

groinster said:
How far away from the truckstop on Orange Blossom trail would you say those restaurants are?

its in strip mall corner of orange blossom trail and sand lake rd,sits on east side of O B T you will see a volks wagon witha lobster on the roof,abou 15 mins if no traffic to the truck stop

morningstar55ny · Mar 16, 2008

in Texas........... gotta hit the
SALT GRASS steak houses......
seen them mostly up around dallas/ft worth
it is an awsome place to have a great steak dinner....

Falligator · Mar 16, 2008

morningstar55ny said:
in Texas........... gotta hit the
SALT GRASS steak houses......
seen them mostly up around dallas/ft worth
it is an awsome place to have a great steak dinner....

I also like the "Big Texan" in Amarillo. Their breakfast buffet is killer....$7.99 if I'm correct. they cook your omelette at the buffet and it will cover the entire plate. They always say, "everything's bigger in Texas". And they mean it. I also remember seeing this place on the food channel at one time it placed 3 out of top 10 places in the country to pig out. They also did a place in Missouri called "Lambert's Cafe"in Sikeston, MO and they throw the rolls at you. I believe Sikeston isn't far from I 55 for someone traveling near there. I haven't been to this one but the "Big Texan" I have and that place is awesome! they also advertise the 72 oz steak if you can eat the entire steak.

Jack_Berry · Mar 16, 2008

cowboy bar b que
i 35
exit 285

easy on and easy off. truck parking.

had the brisket sammich. very tender and juicy. regular white bread bun.

got a rib plate for tonite in the fridge.