09/19/08

I agree still the same

by smiley08

When I was younger and growing up my parents would treat us once a month to the wonderful Walt?s Hitching Post. Walt?s famous Smoke house Ribs all around except for my father, he was a prime rib man he would always allow me a few mouth-watering bites. When I married a man from out of state I introduced him to Walt?s, he instantly fell in love with the place and the smokehouse ribs. A few years back my husband was offered a better position in Oregon and we moved. Once a year we come back to visit family and always our first stop is Walt?s. This summer my whole family got together a party of 20 the place was as welcoming as ever. What made the experience even better was the service. We had the best three servers a person could ask for. I made sure I got their names to spread to everyone how eager these three individuals are to please their customers and their positive attitudes; Fantastic! . Two polite young men Phil and James and the young ladies name was Stella. (Funny girl!). The food was better than ever. Now I am not knocking the older servers they have dedication and I admire that, but I think it?s time to quit when all you do is walk around loudly complaining and without a smile. Well, that was my soapbox moment. I recommend Walt?s to all!

• Pros: Ribs, House Dressing, Prime Rib, Chicken Livers

09/05/08

Still the same.

by LiamBaker

I have been going to Walt's since I was 8 years old, my first experience was with my father. Such of one that kept me coming back for years to come. I love the overwhleming smell of the wood mixed with the hickory smoked ribs. I still find myself rolling my window down every time I drive by just to get a wiff. Yes my mouth waters just thinking about it. I dined with my family at least once a week, it was always a favorite to the whole family. I now have a family of my own and we eat at Walt's every chance we get.

Yes things are a bit different without Bill H. Melton. He was loved by many and will be mised. Bill Melton was an icon to the Northern Kentucky culture--he mad a great restaurant and was one hell of a business man. What an act to follow, not even some of our best now could fill the shoes of Mr. Melton. I see that Walt's is still going on which so many are glad to see. The food, as always, is good, and the ribs are still the best around. The atmosphere never lost it's eclectic charm and quite often I'm reminded of the happy memories there as a child.

I can overlook some of the snags as long as the main things stay the same. I'm sure the kids will soon get the hang of it and become more polished the way their father wanted. I'm sure it will work out with some time. It's had it's share of hardships, but that will never keep them from putting all their hard work and determination into making the restaurant better than it's ever been. I'm rooting for the Melton family, and I hope they make it so that walt's will be around for my kids, and theirs, to enjoy. I give Walt's 3 stars.

• Pros: Good consistent food. Eclectic, warm, charming atmosphere. Devotion to carrying on the Melton dream.
• Cons: Service needs to be a little speedier. Tip: Work on bettering the service.

07/27/08

Something has changed

by jmurden

We have eaten at Walt's a couple times a year for at least 20 years. It has always been a good experience, good service and great food. However, this is our first visit since Bill Melton died... apparently so has the quality at Walt's... We were there on Sunday 7/27/08. While we were seated promptly, our server took a long time to take our order. The food took over an hour to arrive. The ribs were small and dry. The T-bone was average at best. The drinks were extremely expensive and we would have only had one each if our food had come in a reasonable time. The new dinning room was closed, so they were not nearly as busy as they are at other times. The BBQ was in full blaze, so we were expecting excellent ribs, much to our disappointment. This was a real disappointment for such and icon in Northern Kentucky dinning.

• Pros: Atmosphere is good as always
• Cons: Food and service have plumted. Prices have increased quite a bit.