Chances 'R'

Wow. Great place. Will be back. We both got the chicken fried chicken n gravy. 5 starsMashed potatoes n gravy 4 starsOnion rings (Huge!) - 5 starsDinner salad - 3.5 starsDeserts - chocolate-chocolate cake...5 stars - peach cobbler 3.5 stars Service - 5 starsOverall would give 4.5 stars

Local place filled with local people so you know I had to go! The fried chicken was some of the best I've had in a while. If you're near the area, it is well worth it.

The first thing you'll notice, when you walk in the doors is the heavy smell of cigarette smoke. Nothing special here. Think 70s restaurant. Tons of fried foods. Weight staff seems really tired. We had the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Onion rings were delicious. We did get the peach cobbler to go. Very Dowie and two slices of peaches. Nothing spectacular. Definitely convenient if you're at the lake. Also has a large bar next to it.

Service was great, food was spot on. Ambiance is laid back, part smoking bar with table service . Other half non smoking restaurant. Best of both worlds. Considering breakfast tomorrow on my birthday here .

When I was a kid in the 70's and 80's (shhhh don't tell) I would go to some of the best locally owned, small business restaurants where you were family from the first visit to the last. More and more, chain restaurants have taken over and it amazes how long patrons will wait for some mass produced, microwaved knock off meals. It's one of the greatest tragedies in food. Imagine my exhilaration when I happened upon Chances 'R' this past March! You can smell the magic from the parking lot! After three trips, I decided it was time to review this spot. Steaks cooked to order - juicy and have that chargrilled smokey flavor! All you can eat boiled shrimp (and they mean it) was FIRE! My FIL loves the liver and onions (that's a no from me) and all of the sides are perfect. Salad, loaded backed potatoes, onion rings to-die-for, burgers are awesome, and rolls. Seriously, this spot is a holdover from the "good old days" of family-owned steakhouses and restaurants. You really don't want to miss this one.

First time trying this place out tonight.... Hands down one of the best burgers I have had. Burger had a nice char and the flavor was fantastic. The bartender pours a night double Jameson on the rocks and the beer is ice cold. The service was fantastic as well and they know most people by name. The fries and chicken strips are fantastic as well. I would say my only advice for the Karen's is that they do allow smoking in the building so don't go if you cannot handle a little smoke. For me it was not bad at all and I am not a smoker... well cigs anyway lol. My buddy had the ranch chicken wrap and it was also fantastic. I will return tomorrow to try out a steak. I had two carried by me and they looked amazing. I will update tomorrow.

Hot wings were just ok. Hamburger was good. Service was decent. They had a smoking side with no door to the non-smoking side, so the smoke was being forced from ceiling fans on high to the non smoking side. If people want to smoke let them sit in the smoke sealed off from the non smokers. 3.5 % credit card processing fee. I paid cash.

In town for a girl's trip. Went on a Friday night. We feasted! All you can eat shrimp, prime-rib, chicken fried steak, cheeseburger soup...it was all delicious and from scratch. We brought a bottle of wine, they opened it for a nominal charge. The owner was busy, but super engaging with all of the customers. My friend got cheeseburger soup for her "birthday treat".We came back sunday for brunch and we bought every last bit of cheeseburger soup they had :)

My first time here, Popped in for lunch. Sat on the no smoking side and really could not smell any smoke. Ordered the Chicken sandwich and wow it was very tasty. It was a large portion and I took 1/2 of it home. Service was fast and waitress was very nice and friendly. Very enjoyable!!

For the very few options in the area, this is a popular spot. However, it just wasn't for us. It is a smoking venue, and we knew that, but still opted to stay since we're hungry from the drive into town. Just know that if you're sensitive to smoked this is not the place for you. The smoke was so very thick even in the non-smoking side. The service was nice,, and draws many locals, so it was a friendly atmosphere. The food was very average, definitely someplace to stop when you need a meal but not the preferred pick.