Long awaited first vist becomes BLETCH!
DESCRIPTION: For years, since childhood even I'd heard of The Brookville Hotel & Restaurant where delicious family style Fried Chicken was served. But for some reason I'd never quite had the opportunity to experience the tradition or good food. For economic reasons the restaurant has moved to the I-70 at Abilene, Kansas. This weekend while returning to Western Kansas from a wedding in Eastern Kansas it happened, propinquity! We were there, it was 1:00pm. The fates were smiling or so we thought. When we saw the spacious lobby with ample seating for nondining guests we became aware of the fact that there would be a wait. This can be expected on a Sunday. But the somewhat harried appearing seating hostess was inundated and as a result of a miscommunication became surly. It was a frightening experience let me tell you. I think the remark I will never forget hearing her say was, "Well, you don't have to eat here." I must have appeared dumbfounded because I recall hearing the remark repeated several times. Knowing there were 3 other hungry family members with me I swallowed my fright and indignation and simply proferred the information she needed. In the moments following this experience I came to realize several things. 1) This must be an owner or management person. She had absolutley no fear of loosing her job. 2) Dealing with the public was not her forte. 3) I wasn't the only frightened waiting guest. In summary, the food was good, not great, possibly my appreciation was tainted? Wonderful coleslaw, biscuits. Chicken, a bit fatty. On leaving, I really was dismayed to see the hostess was gone. And I doubt I'd have said anything further but I had an urge to THANK her for making this long awaited event so memorable.
DATE: 2002-08-05
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : coleslaw

Regular customer for 25 years.
DESCRIPTION: Over the last 25 years our family members have stopped at the Brookville Hotel and Restaurant when ever we were in Salina or the new location now in Abilene. Our family members often met there on Sunday for a wonderful meal and an afternoon of visiting. The hostess and waitress were always very friendly and courteous no matter how busy they were.
DATE: 2002-09-02
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Everything

First-time Customer
DESCRIPTION: Very Good! I was very impressed with everything on the menu. Also, the atmosphere of the restaurant really made the dining experience wonderful. I would definately go back again if I am ever in the area.
DATE: 2003-03-10
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Coleslaw and chicken

DESCRIPTION: This restaurant is over rated. The food is just adequate. The setting, however is interesting.
DATE: 2004-09-20
FOODRATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 4

lived in abilene all my life and never been treated so bad
DESCRIPTION: Did you know that under the counter that the owner stands behind there is a "list" I can't belive that you pay $15.00 for a meal that isn't all its made out to be and you never know if you are on a "list" or not? How do you make the "list" well maybe you have a tattoo on you or smoked before you walked in the door, or maybe you didn't know about reservations you just accidentally walked into the most judgemental restaurant there is. Well I am way too good to ever go back there. Eat that chicken, Martians, thats what you are!!!
DATE: 2004-12-29
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : icecream

DESCRIPTION: This branch Sirloin has been closed for almost 4 years. There is now a La Fiesta in this building.
DATE: 2005-10-29
OVERALLRATING : 2