Had a bit of time for lunch the other day, so I decided to stop at the McKenzie Stage Stop located in Cedar Flat but I would be surprised if you can find it on many maps. Cedar Flat consists of a small restaurant, a service station and a few homes between Thurston (Springfield) OR and Walterville and boasts the best food this side of The Sister's on their sign outside.

The offer Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday and I have been thinking about stopping in for that but haven't had the chance. So, I stopped in on Monday for lunch and had the Prime Rib sandwich instead. Needless to say, it was a bit dryer than if it had been fresh, but was flavorful nonetheless. It was a good sandwich but should have been served with horseradish which I had to ask for. I also had their "home made" potato salad that was tasty but the potatoes were a bit firmer than I liked.

Overall, it was a good dining experience. I was especially impressed with the bar stools. They match the regular chairs and are just a bit higher so you can sit at their serving bar quite nicely. Either the stools were custom made for the bar or the bar was custom made for the stools. Either way, that was a surprise. Most bars are uncomfortable to sit at, this was not. Maybe not a five star establishment, but very good food for a reasonable price.