"Talking animals. Moving animals. Keep your eyes open and your plate covered," were the first words my server said at the Bugaboo Creek Steak House. Located near the North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Georgia, the restaurant is decorated to look like a large Canadian hunting cabin, complete with stuffed animals that talk, sing, swing on ropes, and peek out of barrels.
Bugaboo Creek has found a nice combination of elements that make it a very attractive dining destination. Moderate prices, large servings of good food, interesting decorations on light pine paneling, and animated wildlife appeal to families and business travelers alike.
When I sat down at my table, the host expla
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"Talking animals. Moving animals. Keep your eyes open and your plate covered," were the first words my server said at the Bugaboo Creek Steak House. Located near the North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Georgia, the restaurant is decorated to look like a large Canadian hunting cabin, complete with stuffed animals that talk, sing, swing on ropes, and peek out of barrels.
Bugaboo Creek has found a nice combination of elements that make it a very attractive dining destination. Moderate prices, large servings of good food, interesting decorations on light pine paneling, and animated wildlife appeal to families and business travelers alike.
When I sat down at my table, the host explained the menu, asked what I wanted, and made a couple of recommendations. We chatted for a couple of minutes about the history of the chain, and then my server appeared with a hot loaf of bread to take my drink order. Returning with my drink, he took my order, and within a couple of minutes, I had my garden salad.
The salad was good but nothing exceptional. The tomato chunks were nicely cubed, but later I noticed the pepper mills being used by other servers. Mine had forgotten to offer fresh pepper, a requirement for any good salad.
My 16-ounce prime rib and baked potato arrived at just the right time. I believe they have a faulty scale, as the slab of meat was at least 24 ounces. It was perfectly cut and warmed nicely. The potato was small but was fully loaded with fresh ingredients and very hot. It was actually the right size, as I had plenty of beef to eat.
The dessert list looked great, and the couple next to me sharing the chocolate cake and ice cream (as they had not consumed massive amounts of cow) spoke highly of their selection.
Drinking a lot of iced tea with my personal side of beef, I challenged my server's ability to keep my glass full. I was still ready to tip well, but while working on my ticket, my server stopped to chat with a cutie on the staff. The manager came by and asked how I was doing, and once I told him I needed a to-go box and my ticket completed, he quickly got things moving. The server lost a few percentage points on the tip, and hopefully he learned something.
Overall, it's a great restaurant. I'll eat there again. I'm looking forward to taking my kids there so they can enjoy the food and the animated entertainment.
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