T J's Hickory House - West Plains

The food is fantastic! The service was good, and we had a great time. The only downside is that the temperature inside is never comfortable; it gets really cold in winter and really hot in summer. Also, the owner can be a bit rude; he tends to close the place while customers are still enjoying their drinks, just turning off the lights and ushering people out.

In the past, I ordered a baked sweet potato but received a regular baked potato when dining with a male companion; his order was exactly as requested. More recently, I ordered a salad and once again received a baked potato while my male friend got his correct order. During another visit with five other people, my meal arrived more than 15 minutes after everyone else's. This waitress appears to know that a member of the party will hesitate to send back their meal, leaving the others to either wait while their food gets cold or forcing the person with the incorrect order to eat alone long after everyone else has finished. I am not the only woman discussing these repeated bad experiences at T.J.'s; it's a small town, and word gets around!