Round the Bend Steakhouse

For my nephew's 11th birthday, we returned to Round The Bend, because nothing says celebration quite like steak, prime rib, and deep-fried goodness. We arrived around 5:15 PM, got on the waitlist, and hung out at the bar while waiting for the rest of our party. Saturday night, party of seven--of course, there was a wait. But the hardest part? The place smells unreal. Waiting was torture with that scent of sizzling steaks in the air.Once seated, our server was right on it, taking drink orders immediately. I still had my margarita from the bar (if you know, you know--these are on tap and dangerously strong). I stick to a two-marg max, because three is a mistake I won't make twice.But let's talk about my real achievement of the night: full beverage goblin mode.Margarita Coke Zero WITH lemon Water And bless our server; she kept them all coming. You don't come to the home of the Testicle Festival without getting a Full Sack. We also grabbed Corn "Husker" Nuggets and tried the new traditional wings with Billy Bucks Rub.I wanted to take a picture... but this table was a pack of wild animals. Gone in seconds.Full Sack - Fried to perfection, crispy, and dunked in BBQ sauce. Pro tip: upgrade your nuts with Jalapeño Ranch.Corn Nuggets - Served with a spicy mayo sauce that always hits.Traditional Wings with Billy Buck's Dry Rub - Absolute home run. Even the wing snobs at our table agreed: these are always a must-order.We devoured everything so fast we had to order another Full Sack before the main course. No regrets.For the mains, it was all steaks and prime rib. I went with the 8 oz filet--cooked to perfection, cut like butter, and paired with sweet potato fries and mushrooms--Chef's freaking kiss. My house salad with jalapeño ranch was fresh and crisp, and the dinner rolls? Hot from the oven.Then came the prime ribs...Dad went for a smaller cut.Husband went for the RTB Cut--a literal 32-oz (TWO POUND) prime rib. An absolute behemoth.Everything came out fast--this kitchen runs like a well-oiled, steak-searing machine.Now, my dad is a toddler in a grown man's body, but we love him anyway. After finishing his meal, he decided to drop the remaining fat from his prime rib into his au jus cup and dangle it off his fork. Then he looked me dead in the eye and said, "I'll give you $100 if you eat this."No, sir. Absolutely not.Our server walked up mid-scene, and my dad--never one to waste an opportunity--offered her the $100 if she ate it. Without missing a beat, she goes, "I AM hungry, but we're not allowed to eat on the floor. My boss would get mad." And you know what? He gave her the $100 anyway.Final Verdict: Worth Every PennyThe bill for seven people, four appetizers, drinks, and way too much beef came to $424--which is a steal for this much food and this level of quality. I tipped another $90, bringing the total to $515, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.Would I come back? 1000%.Would I get another Full Sack? No question.Will I ever eat prime rib fat for money? It's still a hard no.

Overall a really good spot to stop and have some lunch!Our waitress was very nice and made our dining experience very enjoyable. She guided us through the menu-making helpful recommendations. The interior of the restaurant was cozy and inviting and went well with the experience. The food was delicious. Every single meal was well cooked and I was still able to find options as a vegetarian. My family enjoyed the steaks while I ate the delicious corn nuggets.Definitely a place worth checking out!

Took a lil road trip to Ashland tonight and made sure we ended up at RTB for some eats and drinks. First up, that Holiday drinky-drink, the Oatmeal Cookie! My go-to holiday drinks usually flow in the sweet and creamy vein and this one didn't disappoint! Zero oatmeal flavor, but that Baileys hits the spot. T grabbed their aged, 16oz Ribeye, with choice of two sides; baked potato and coleslaw. Surprisingly he had the ribeye cooked to medium-well vs his usual medium, so that was... neat. His did sorta wish his baked potato was warm, because he definitely does dig his toes. Perhaps wrapping it in tinfoil? I snagged their Blackened Salmon, also with two sides; house salad and mixed veggies. Also added 3 coconut shrimp just to try. Cooked to perfection on the salmon, and zero doo in the shrimp! It matters folks! They weren't busy at all, and although it's a HUGE open space, I bet this would be an excellent place for a huge family gathering with a decent budget. If you like lil drives out of the Metro, consider stopping by one night!

This place is always packed, but we luckily didn't wait too long. There are tons of people working and service is very efficient.I tried the oatmeal cookie martini, and it tasted good but was a heavy drink. I couldn't finish it.My husband and I split the largest steak. It's a huge portion and comes with four sides. All of our sides were fantastic. I had a side salad and delicious mac and cheese. However, our steak was oddly chewy. The flavor was amazing, but it felt like no amount of chewing was enough. We both noticed this. However, I'd definitely return and order something other than the steak!

After visiting Strategic Air Command, we wanted a nice late lunch. Lo and behold, Round the Bend Steakhouse, which was in my collection of places to try, was nearby. Double bonus! Since we arrived mid-afternoon on a rainy Monday, there were only a few people in the restaurant. As a result, service was friendly as well quick and efficient. We liked all the menu choices; but decided to order the daily special which was a 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger with Fries. We also got the appetizer RTB Onion Rings. Another double bonus! All of the food was excellently prepared and delicious!

A few friends and I ventured to Ashland to see what all the fuss was about at Round the Bend, and we definitely learned that it was worth the fuss and more!The ambiance was very bustling and busy, like you're at a wedding (but in the best way - everyone is having so much fun, you can tell!) Our server was excellent and made sure our drinks were always filled and we were updated on the status of our food (since they were obviously very busy, which I think they always are!)She brought out the rolls first and they were served warm and had a tad bit of sweetness to them. They were absolutely delicious when paired with a little bit of butter too, but I didn't want to fill up on rolls, so I only had one, though I could have eaten them all. We did grab a starter, when it jumped out at me - Corn Nuggets! They were bits of breaded sweet corn that came with a creamy, peppery dip that paired with the sweet corn perfectly. These corn nuggets are gigantic, so definitely shareable, though you'll want to eat them all yourself! For my entree, I got the Angus Cheeseburger. It was super tasty on its own, due to the great cook and seasoning. I just added ketchup and mayo for my toppings and it was good to go!I chose hash browns for the side that came with my entree, and they were excellent. They came with a full slice of cheese on top which some people might see as weird, but the slice melted as you ate it, making it all ooey gooey and divine.My husband ordered the Sirloin with Compound Butter. The sirloin cut was gigantic and thick, and the compound butter added the perfect amount of saltiness and creaminess.Other sides we ordered and shared:-Asparagus: This doesn't jump out to many as a delectable side, but I happen to enjoy asparagus when it's really well done, and here it definitely was! It was seared and smoky, with a slight tasty char on a few ends. -Baked Potato: Warm and so satisfying with all the fixins, like sour cream, shredded cheese, butter. You can't go wrong with a well made baked potato.-Mac and Cheese: So creamy, with bits of fried onions in it that gave it a nice crunch and extra layer of flavor!Suffice to say, I think the quality of meat, sides, and starters here is definitely worth the short drive to Ashland!

Sorry NOT good Round the Bend. One person/ a plain hamburger $20+ Limp soggy and COLD fries. I ordered to go and I ordered a side of coleslaw, now how in the dang world am I supposed to eat it without a fork? INCLUDE A FORK! Food was sub-par at best. They praise themselves on their beef and it was just ok. Nothing special, I've had much better at little hole in the walls. PLUS, had to wait forever for it. One more strike and this place is out for me. I'm sure they could care less because they have plenty of drinking boomers with money to keep them going. Help was not that friendly. Except for the girl in the bar. Overall not a great experience for my money.

Drove up to Round the ben' this weekend and let me tell you----- I had a tough conversation here with my co-worker, Edith, here, and the ambiance, here, made the tough conversation, softer. That wasn't the only soft thing... those hush puppies were softer than the bottom of a new born. Good ribs too.

We went to the Dueling Piano's and Buffet last night and really enjoyed the evening. Very well planned, very organized, extremely good food, and really good audience participation entertainment. All the employees were very friendly and extremely competent, made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back.

Their GM is amazing. The manager was handling a difficult situation with extremely difficult guests. The GM then came out to defend his manager, who was getting cussed out by the customers. At that point, the unruly customers became aggressive. Their GM handled the situation extremely well.