The Old Feed Mill

We have eaten here a number of times before, and will probably go again. It is a great stop when attending a play at American Players Theater about 20 minutes away. Our server, Aliyah, was friendly and attentive. All good there. My wife and I both ordered the bone-in pork chop in a peach and apple chutney. That could have used some work and some advice from a chef (I am not), if I am being honest. The pork chop was quite thin, cooked hard (not burned, just very well done) and a lot of it was inedible. This restaurant could benefit by having a talk with their butcher or finding a new one. I might even suggest going a little thicker and selecting a boneless chop, even if the price had to go up. Probably 60% or less of the chop was actually edible meat. What we received tasted OK, but was not a peach-apple chutney. Mine was apple and pear slices, and it looked as if the pears might have been canned and the syrup from the can was poured over the chop. It did not taste like there was any seasoning at all in the juice, which then ran onto the mashed potatoes which were actually quite good. I would just suggest that the sauce be reduced and thickened and then seasoned, so it does come off like fruit syrup poured from canned fruit. A thickened sauce would also allow the sauce to cling to the meat while you are eating it. It was OK, even though it was not quite what was on the menu, and only a few ounces of the chop were edible. Prices are fine, service was great, atmosphere is very nice. The restaurant may wish to consider highlighting some gluten free options as a service to some customers.

My wife and I have been going to the Old Feed Mill for 19 years. We actually had our wedding rehearsal dinner there. The food has been good for the most part. The cheese curds are really good 4.5 stars. The steaks are average 2.5 stars. The fish fry is good 3.5 stars. The wait staff is always super friendly and kind, and there is plenty of seating. Their Sunday Brunch Buffet is really good 4.5 stars. Lots of food, including good desert. There are also gluten free options on the Brunch Buffet. I would say this, that anything you get there that is fried is going to taste the same as anything else that is fried. I think the fry batter could use some improvement. You get tired of it after 2 or 3 times.