We visited 1572 Roadhouse BB, because I had purchased a gift certificate as a half priced deal. We visited on the day the certificate was due to expire, which was during the Ren Fest. First of all, the directions on the certificate, and on the...website, are basically useless. We had no idea how to get into the restaurant, and even having been there, still have no idea. We entered the driveway next to the restaurant sign, but could find no entrance to the facility. It is enclosed by a tall privacy fence. We saw lettering stating 1572, but the gates were locked. We wandered around, lost and frustrated, until someone finally came out of the gate, and we slipped in. We realized we were now inside the Ren Fest, without paying for a ticket. Even at that point we continued to wander around looking for the restaurant. We finally asked one of the costumed performers (!) and were directed way around the corner. The restaurant front was built as one of the Ren Fest facades, and was not like a real restaurant at all. Having researched the menu online, I knew I wanted the BBQ chicken and green beans. Alas, the menu on the website was nothing like what was really offered. There were only two choices of entrees, pulled pork or sausage, and three sides, mac and cheese, baked beans, and coleslaw. Only bottled water ($3) was available to drink. We were both unhappy, but being the last day to use our certificate, we ordered what was available. To say it was chaos would be understating the order and check out process. No one had a clue what they were doing. It took a solid 10 minutes for them to figure out how to ring in our order and use the certificate, and then they undercharged us. Flies are landing on our food as we are waiting. As far as the food, the pork was cold and flavorless, and the sauces, served room temperature in bottles on the tables, were thin and watery with zero flavor. The baked beans tasted like they were plain navy beans cooked in Coke or Pepsi. Watery and with a super sugary taste. Three bites and I had had enough of that. The mac and cheese, when we first saw it on the buffet, looked like mashed potatoes. It was so overcooked, the noodles no longer held their shape. It was a mushy, congealed mess, and again had no seasoning or taste. This food was so bad, I can't even express it. The Ren Fest entertainment was provided as we ate, which included a woman singing a song that made fun of people with disabilities. I know it's supposed to be in good fun, with the theme of the festival, but I didn't realize I'd be dining with insults, people with elf ears, bearded ladies, and lots and lots of bare flesh. To each his own, I just wasn't expecting that. Food and service was just horrible. Maybe when the Ren Fest isn't going, it might be better, with the menu advertised on the website, and if you can figure out how to get into the place, but I don't ever need to come back to find out.More
