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McKenzie Stage Stop, restaurant lunch review

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Mortgage and Lending with Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA

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.

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Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I saw prime rib and had to jump and comment....any place that serves a great prime rib...I'm there!

Oct 05, 2008 01:05 PM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Just a short trip over the pond. Come on over, I'll buy!

Oct 05, 2008 01:21 PM
Bobby Stevens
Windermere Real Estate/Lane County - Eugene, OR
Realtor, Eugene, Oregon

I love your travelogues Fred. Makes me realize I need to take a break from my remodeling projects and actually take a day or a weekend off once in a while!

Oct 05, 2008 06:06 PM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Thanks Bobby, just a short trip out the highway. Give them a try.

Oct 06, 2008 02:51 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru

Fred, the title got me. I was wondering if people went stag to dine?

Oct 06, 2008 03:13 AM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

OK Danny, you got me. ROFL. I fixed it, you can bring a date now. Thanks for catching that.

Oct 06, 2008 04:03 AM
Leslie Stewart
Oregon Licensed Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals - Stayton, OR
Realtor, ABR, CRS, Oregon Licensed Broker

Thanks for the review.  I need to get to Walterville to see the parents my best friend from high school.  This would be a good stop. 

Oct 06, 2008 07:11 AM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Thanks Leslie, I hope you get a wonderful meal. Let us all know.

Oct 06, 2008 07:55 AM
Anonymous
Mr. Eugenified

I drove by there yesterday and thought it might have some potential. After reading your review, I will give it a shot next time. I also read a pretty good review of the place in an old edition of Register-Guard from 2005 (Google has everything now!).

Suggest you also try the food at Wagon Yard BBQ, about 5 minutes up the road from Stage Stop. Really great ribs, brisket, and pulled pork!

Feb 25, 2010 04:47 AM
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Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Mr. Enfield - I hope you enjoy your meal there. I actually drove by Wagon Yard a week ago and was wondering about them. Apparently, they are pretty new there.

Feb 25, 2010 05:28 AM