“My birthday celebration dinner at Cantafio's was very enjoyable, with even a helium Happy Birthday balloon attached to my chair, and a complimentary dessert of confetti cake. Service was a bit strained at times with limited staffing challenges, consistent with the notice posted on the entry door about that issue, asking for patience. However, there seemed to be good teamwork amongst the staff to help each other out, regardless of table assignments. Our food was quite good generally, if not great. My "Ryan's House Cut" 12oz strip steak had a nice charbroiled flavor, and was fairly juicy despite being cooked to a medium temperature instead of medium-rare as ordered. My wife's liked her "Blackened Tuna Steak", which was cooked to the right temperature (rare). However, it lacked the seasoning and flavor that one expects for any "blackening" recipe (not just pan searing). My son also enjoyed his 4-piece Broasted Chicken, although he was underwhelmed by his choice of Mac & Cheese as a side, which was seemingly prepared straight out of a Kraft box recipe. Lastly, the atmosphere at Cantafio's is that of a rustic, but extremely friendly, supper club, As you may expect, walls are adorned with some taxidermy, consistent with the restaurant's name, Cantafio's Buckhorn Steakhouse. With extensive menu choices at reasonable prices, it's a bit of a hidden gem for those seeking casual "fine" dining.“
“Stopped at Voelkers for Friday fish fry last night. Bartender was attentive and funny, our server came to us at the bar and took our order and we were sat after drinking our first old fashioned. We got the fried cod and fried lake perch. Breading was light and not greasy and tasted great! Salad bar was an amazing mid mod piece of furniture I fell in love with! Potato salad as a side tasted like Dawns, which I understand. The whole fried potato was fun also! Someone said "it reminds me of eating in someones house", and I would agree for the ambiance. I would return!“
“My waitress was excellent, I feel terrible, she needs recognition. She's a red head.She was considerate, made sure I had everything, and kept checking on me.I want to take her to any restaurant I go to.Food is awesome, full of flavors, cooked to perfection and enough to fill you and not stuff you.The cook knew what he is doing.I like the atmosphere, tables are spaced, not crowded, some kind of privacy, and the place had lots of people and it wasn't loud and disturbing.I have never given any restaurant this kind of review. Top 10 on my scale.I never give a top 10.Congratulations to the owners and all the staff. Trophy ? time.“