Walt's Hitching Post

11/17/09

Best Meal in Years

by Lisa GG at Citysearch

The service was top notch. The Jumbo Fried Shrimp were East Coast Shrimp worthy. The Prime Rib with A'Jou was both tender and seasoned perfectly. The Tomato-Garlic salad dressing is unique and very tasty. The sides were well prepared and wonderful as well. The ambiance and misic were relaxing. The ribs have that great smoked flavor and are competion worthy. The ribs are so good as they require chewing and savoring the meat's flavor. Everything was great, even the price. I totally suggest getting the daily special and would recommend this establishment to everyone.

• Pros: Best Prime Rib Ever
• Cons: None

09/19/08

I agree still the same

by smiley08 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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.