CJ: 3 1/2 stars for Buck's

[Robin Garr]

Marty lavishes praise on Buck's in Old Louisville this week, bestowing a 3 1/2-star rating in an unusually long (692-word) review. Only a "dismal disappointment" of a dessert mars an otherwise 100 percent positive review.

Buck's charms with history
Setting is perfect for a romantic meal

Buck's Restaurant and Bar
425 W. Ormsby
(502) 637-5284

Buck's has location, atmosphere, and style....no question. We've had dinner there a couple times in the past 6 months and without delving into specifics that I can't totally recall, we felt let down by the food. Nothing "bad" just not particularly exciting.

Maybe we should go back again?

[Robin Garr]

we felt let down by the food. Nothing "bad" just not particularly exciting.

Maybe we should go back again?

Or maybe not. I haven't been back to Buck's for a while, but my attitude over the years has consistently been similar to yours. Nothing really wrong with the food, but I think of Buck's as first tier for atmosphere, but not really up with the top players for food. Just about what you said ... nothing wrong with it, but not always exciting.

That's actually been our experience also. And for the menu prices, I want some excitment. Nothing bad, but nothing innovative either.

The food might be a bit on the safe side, but it is always good. The kitchen is manned by an Ed Garber protege. As for atmosphere, service, warmth of reception, quality of cocktails, and ambience, the place can't be beat.

In my mind there are few better places to sit at the bar and enjoy a martini.