Hickok's Steakhouse - Hays

The service was exceptionally friendly, and the wine portions were quite generous. The food was delicious—I ordered the Chicken Alfredo, which was fantastic, and I opted for mac and cheese as my side. The mac and cheese had a smoky flavor, which was a unique twist, but overall, it was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

I ordered the chicken fried chicken, which had a decent flavor, but the chicken itself resembled something you would find in a frozen TV dinner. The mashed potatoes were cold, and the fries lacked any seasoning. My partner had most of the lobster, but nothing else, as it was quite bland and the rice was not up to par either. In total, our meal cost over $60, and much of it ended up going to waste. To top it off, I started feeling unwell before I could even finish my meal. When I tried to use the restroom, there was only one stall available, and someone else was occupying it as well. I had to rush back to my hotel, where I ended up getting sick. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant at all.

I was really looking forward to the sweet potato mash, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. It was topped with just a small sprinkle of granola, and there was no cinnamon or sugar, making it quite bland. The side salad was disappointingly small and contained hardly any lettuce. My steak was okay, but it wasn't cooked properly, so I had to send it back. On a positive note, the service was excellent. My server was attentive, and I was welcomed promptly when I arrived.

Unsuspecting restaurant with high quality service, food and appropriate prices. We visited on a Friday evening an hour prior to closing. Our table ordered 10oz sirloin, Chicken fried chicken and beef tips. Meals are served with a side and a salad, I highly suggest raspberry sunflower vinaigrette. The steak was perfectly cooked, medium, the sweet potato mash was served with a brown sugar crumble, don't miss out! They do have market prices for some cuts of meat, it is posted on the door, you can't miss it.

No one in the party got steak so keep that in mind. After careful consideration I believe the value and quality of the food were just enough to earn a five star. The rolls, soup, and salad were a solid start to the meal. The entrees were filling and had good flavor but did not stand out in any way. That said, each entree was only about $14 so I really am not sure where you can eat this much above average food at that price.