Lone Star Rib House

I'm a big eater so take my review in that context.

I really like the place. The food is delicious They use good quality ingredients and unlike other restaurants (where I feel a bit yuck after a large feed), I can enjoy a large meal without feeling upset at the end.

In terms of prices, they seem to be broadly reasonable but with some really good specials (bottomless burgers anyone?) that are so good, they are surely temporary.

As for the service/staff....well, I'm biased I go often enough that most of the staff know me by now and will take care of me. That said, they've been pretty courteous since the start. I also appreciate they are generous in terms of things like not charging for sauce which creates bill-shock and a breaking of trust at some other restaurants.

As for some of the criticisms on slow service, these are actually sometimes valid. The staff are very attentive but given they only have a few on at any time, it just means they are occasionally spread too thin across many tables.

Overall, this is now (according to the sign out the front "under new management"), one of my favourite places to eat in Canberra. I'm curious to see how much longer this place remains quiet before word gets out and the really generous specials dry up. Maybe I should change my mind and give 1 star (kidding)