Exploring Medora: Boots Bar and Grill

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Terrye_Toombs]Terrye Toombs
In the charming Old Western town of Medora, resides a must stop called Boots Bar and Grill. It is one of my favorite places to stop whenever I'm anywhere near Medora. Boots is located at 300 Pacific Ave, Medora, ND.
A little background: Boots Bar and Grill was once known as The Iron Horse. Currently owned by Brad Skachenko and Morey Bang, the bar has undergone remodeling, a new and improved bar with pool tables, dart boards, blackjack, slot machines, and live music. Boots also offers a non-smoking dining area for families as well as seasonal outdoor dining. High chairs are available.
The Menu: Boots offers a nice selection of appetizers ranging from Fried Mushrooms to Mozzarella Sticks. The Gizzards are fried golden brown, tender and wonderful. The Southwest Eggrolls with spicy ranch dressing are my son's favorite. I tried the Artichoke & Spinach Dip and was a little disappointed. The dip was warm and creamy like it should be, but tasted a little flat and sour. The tortilla chips were stale and rubbery.
The menu features a wide variety of sandwiches and burgers (try the Elk burger - you won't be disappointed). In addition to burgers, they also offer meal sized salads (including Chicken and Steak), Fleischkuechle (ground beef, pork, onions, and peppers encased in bread dough), and baskets (chicken strips, steak fingers, and beer battered walleye). A limited selection of steaks is also listed. Some of the sides available are: sweet potato fries, cottage cheese, soup of the day, and fresh cold salads featuring local produce.
My favorite entr�e is the Steak Finger basket. The steak is always tender and golden with just the right amount of salt. The cold salad sides changes often and are highly recommended. The cucumber salads are very addictive. The Elk Burger is cooked to order and is lean and very flavorful; not gamey at all. My husband rarely orders anything else. When he did try something different, he chose the French dip and was disappointed. It's described as shredded roast beef on a hoagie bun. The roast beef was plain and dry, and mildly flavorful. The au jus tasted like it came from a can.
Boots also has a pizza menu. We ordered the all meat and were pleased with pie. It features a healthy helping of pepperoni, sausage, and ham. The sauce had a good flavor and complemented the meats. The large will easily feed a family of four.
The Service: During the busy summer tourist season, service can be a little slow due to the steady stream of travelers passing through and looking for a great meal. In the off-season, service is much faster; usually only locals, construction crews and workers from the nearby oil drilling companies frequenting Boots. No matter what the season, the wait staff is always friendly and helpful. They are knowledgeable of the menu and the specials of the day. Their recommendations are right on and they are always happy to help with a menu selection.
The Hours: Restaurant: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.; Bar: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; Bar open at noon on Sun.
Overall: Boots Bar and Grill is a great family dining experience and is a nice spot to fuel up while exploring Medora or the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The western d�cor enhances the feel of an old west town and during the summer season, it's not uncommon for some of the colorful characters that inhabit the town to stop in dressed in 1800s attire.
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