10/16/09

Food is ok, music is great, but don't try to talk

by hushasha40

A group of friends wanted to go to this very popular club. While it was fun to watch and even participate in the line dancing, and to hear the band, don't entertain the thought that you will be able to eat and talk with other guests around you...the place is so loud, that you will hardly hear yourself shouting to the person across the table from you. The staff seem to be as attentive as they can be with such a huge crowd. I had the monte cristo and a couple drinks. Overall, an expensive evening for food that really doesn't cut it and service that does its best but ultimately fails due to the large number of clients. A fine place to visit, but I wouldn't want to return.

• Pros: Good country music, line dancing, popular venue
• Cons: crowded, loud, long line to get in, mediocre food

12/28/08

Great venue, good beer, bad Mylie Cyrus fans, lol

by johntherd

My wife and I went to the Wildhorse for a Billy Ray Cyrus concert last night. Being from out of town and first time folks, we didn't know what to expect. We had "VIP" seating which means a reserved seat at a table on the main floor. We were one row back from the stage as well. The whole first floor is "VIP" so don't let that fool you. The second and third floors are standing room only and hence not "VIP". It was a good show with a couple decent opening acts that sounded good. Food was a bit pricey and with the doors opening at 6pm and the show not starting until several hours later they are sure to get you to buy something (Cheeseburger w/ fries = $12). The beer is resonably priced though at 4.50 for a pint of local draft.

As it was Billy Ray Cyrus "with special guest", rumors were swirling that Mylie would be there so there were almost as many of her fans (and their parents) there as his. Sure enough just before he came on, the whole Cyrus family came out from back stage and sat at the table next to us. Even with 2 uniformed police officers and 3 Wildhorse security guys they were a bit overwhlemed. I helped out by sitting in one of the aisles to their table and blocking it (for which the security guys rewarded me with a couple beers - thanks!) The family and the security guys handled it like pros other than being a bit undermanned. Too many rude folks wanted to walk up to the table and get in their face to take pictures, etc. and a bunch of kids kept trying to get people to pass them notes, etc. Eventually Mylie went on stage to perform with her dad which calmed it down a lot but then security was having to pull people off of the stage. It was kind of funny even it is was kind of a pain.

The concert was great. I went up stairs at one point and the view/seats there weren't bad either. I'd go back again but I'd eat before I went. I might avoid a Mylie Cyrus concert there though. Billy rocked and I loved that he had her and his son come do songs with him.

• Pros: affordable local beer, decent seats, good sized venue,
• Cons: food a bit high

10/18/08

The most entertaining dinner in town

by touringthetown

We ate dinner at the Wildhorse recently and had a blast! It's not just a restaurant. They offer free line dance lessons throughout the night on the biggest dance floor I have ever seen. It was great fun. The live music was awesome too. They even had free pool tables on the third floor. Dinner was awesome too. You have to get the Fried Pickles. Yumbo! The ribs are fantastic and the key lime pie is to die for.

It's just plain fun!

• Pros: Offers more than just dinner - includes entertainment - dancing, billards, live music
• Cons: sometimes closed for special concerts - check online calendar before you go