Blake's Kitchen & Kocktailz

Simply Awful at every level. I honestly I do not think I have ever had worse food. The chow halls in Afghanistan served better food than this place. Though they should be proud in a few areas. First and kinda impressive they somehow managed to burn French fries but make them completely soggy. Second, they someone were able to create a kids nugget that had zero taste besides oil and the streaks of burnt oil through out. My kids were impressed thought it was tiger striped. Lastly is the level of indifference from the manager when I asked for my check as after an hour still had not gotten our food, which now seems a blessing! He simply came back with my food that looks like it had sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. I asked him if he would eat that and just the check. What a waste good looking building but save yourself and order from dairy cone and do a drive by.

Blakes Kitchen & Kocktailz is an easy on-off stop off I10 in Columbus, TX. It’s a local favorite that falls between totally trendy yet uniquely retro. Not only do the locals love the restaurant and its friendly owners, but patrons in neighboring cities and travelers just passing by are catching on to the hip vibe here. Stop in and meet Blake, who is almost always there and remembers pretty much every locals’ usual order, and ask for Celi, as he’s a favorite bartender among many, known for his friendly face, attentive service, and tasty beverages that supercede expectations. Blake’s menu has a variety of different dishes to choose from, from burgers and wraps, pizzas and flatbreads, to health foods or comfort foods, and even desserts. They have a solid list of cocktails to choose from and will make just about anything you can dream up. If you really want a real treat, stop in on Thursdays for steak night. You can usually pair your steak with shrimp and sometimes a lobster tail. The steaks are grilled to order and come with mashed potatoes, a roll, and a side salad. You will probably find yourself wanting to try 1 of everything on their drink menu. I highly recommend stopping in for their delicious apps, homestyle meals, an ice cold spirit, and their friendly service. Oh! And don’t forget to stop and take a selfie at their selfie stations! You’ll have to stop in and see that part for yourself.

Saturday afternoon between lunch and dinner. Busy for the time slot. Many tables not cleared off, maybe understaffed? Sat at the bar. The portions of every meal are just right each time we are there. College football games on the numerous TVs throughout the restaurant.