I’ve been meaning to write about a local restaurant Michelle and I first discovered when we wanted to eat somewhere new on Valentine’s Day. We love Strasburg’s offerings, but wanted something different…and not by heading toward Aurora.
Michelle had heard nice feedback about The DT Stampede Bar & Grill…so we hopped into the car and buzzed 18 miles east to Deer Trail. We couldn’t have been happier. Why?
Well, the food is good to great to begin with…and the prices are reasonable. However, the thing that sold us most on it was the friendliness of the staff and the family atmosphere. The owners were as congenial as they come, and it rubbed off on their staff…which may or may not be another family member. 🙂
They also have a pool table in the front bar, so yesterday afternoon Augie and zipped over there for a couple games. Sadly, it was already in use…and then Steve (one of the husband/wife owners) told us there were two more tables out back. Go figure, there is a huuuuuuuge bar in the back. As you can see, we took Steve up on his offer to play there:
Steve was also kind enough to get the music playing even though Augie and I were the only ones back there…and Augie not only got to enjoy one of his favorite games, but munched down quite a few homemade fries…with plenty of ketchup of course! 🙂
This is a new business…so please spend some of your $$$ there to give them a good start. Speaking of “give”…Strasburg Rocks! gives The DT Stampede Bar & Grill 4 1/2 Bulls and a We Recommend!
We ate there awhile back. The hamburgers were great, but they must have been having an off night, because the fries were terrible! Very soggy & grease-soaked! We are going to give them another try, because, like you, I don’t want to go to Aurora all the time!
Hopefully you’ll have better luck Deb. I am hoping it’s not just that I like my fries greasier. 🙂
This place is amazing!!! The owners are such nice, down to earth people who are always happy to engage in conversation and get to know their customers personally!
The food is great, they have a wide variety of choices on their menu and are expanding it all the time.
Please go check them out and support local business!
They also hold regular events like pool tournaments, bands/DJ’s, canvas painting, etc..