Patterson Palace

Staff is slow-​moving, aside from the servers, who are knowledgeable and handle «the situation» well, recognize regulars, etc… but the place is so often empty, because so is the kitchen. At any given time, half the menu isn’t available… not even lettuce for salad. Many sides and desserts are pre bought and microwaved (pies, cornbread…) Beverages are limited to overpriced house kool-​aid blends. The kitchen staff takes breaks to sit with their friends in the dining room, or talk on the phone and ignore servers placing orders… and the wait for your plate is unbelievable.
Calling in? Hopefully there’s a host to answer the phone!
This venue also has a hosting room which the owner has a fabulous knack for making look lovely, but there are some features like missing carpet that are impossible to overlook. Also, this back room is cold. But I recommend it for maybe a rehearsal dinner… as long as you get catering elsewhere.
They have lots of options here, given the menu is in stock… but prices are not great, location is frighteningly dark, music is loud. Atmosphere is nice.