Blacksmith Shop Grill - Balsam Lake

I ordered their Juicy Lucy, which was supposed to include grilled mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Instead, I received canned mushrooms and no cheese at all. The burger was GREY! The fresh fries were...

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I really love the new outdoor seating area and the door that connects the inside with the outside.

The mashed potatoes had an unpleasant chemical scent and tasted just as bad. The gravy was thin and also unappetizing. The coleslaw looked old and was barely edible. I ended up throwing the entire broasted chicken meal away, which felt like a waste of money. While the first bartender was decent, the second one struggled to stay focused and took a frustrating 15 minutes to get me a drink. Overall, I won’t be returning to this establishment.

I've usually loved this place, but the food tonight was disappointing. We ordered two drinks and a shot, but the bartender forgot the shots. When I asked for the shots again while requesting menus, he forgot the menus as well. To top it off, our to-go order was incorrect. I received a wrap with ranch and bacon, but I can handle the ranch; I can't eat bacon, and my wrap had both. I also ordered fries, but I'm not sure if we were charged for them since we received chips instead. I requested a side of buffalo sauce, but I can't tell if that was charged either, because it never arrived. I plan to come back, but I’m not sure if I’ll order food again, especially for takeout during cabin season.