Stracciatella impresses with its crunchy toast, flavorful grilled tomatoes, and the delightful addition of fried rosemary.

Jalapeño cornbread impresses with its spicy flavor and moist texture, often described as a delightful surprise even for non-fans.

Cornbread is praised for its size and flavor, though some found it dry and lacking moisture or sweetness.

virgil special

The Virgil Special, featuring flavorful wings, sweet potatoes, and collard greens, received high praise for its comforting taste.

Au gratin potatoes are creamy with a crispy cheese topping, though some found them inconsistent in flavor and portion size.

Wasabi mashed potatoes offer a unique flavor that many enjoyed, though some found the combination unappealing or too strong.

Crab cakes feature quality crab meat and good seasoning, but some found them dry or undercooked without accompanying sauce.

Fish and chips feature fresh walleye and crispy fries, but some found it overcooked and lacking seasoning.

Sweet potatoes are praised for their sweetness and puree, but portion sizes and preparation inconsistencies left some disappointed.

Collard greens are flavorful and well-seasoned, though some found them overly salty or reminiscent of canned varieties.

cornbread skillet

Warm and buttery, the cornbread skillet is praised for its addictive taste, though some found service slow and inconsistent.

Grits are creamy and flavorful, but many found them served lukewarm or too salty, with inconsistent portion sizes.

Meatballs are praised for their robust flavor and moist texture, but some found them over-salted or lacking in seasoning.

The crab cakes were often served cold, lacked flavor, and came in disappointing single portions, which frustrated many diners.

Creamed spinach is praised for its creamy texture and flavor, though some found it bland or underwhelming.

Creamy risotto with pumpkin and hazelnuts impressed some, while others found it bland and lacking in flavor.

Crispy and flaky fish fry receives praise for its generous portions and slaw, but some found it greasy and inconsistent.

Fish and grits feature creamy texture and flavorful sauce, though some diners experienced cold dishes and slow service.

Tater tots often arrived cold and inconsistently prepared, overshadowing their potential as a popular bar snack.

The chicken rings often taste bland and can be overcooked or dried out, disappointing many who tried them.

The fish and chips suffered from soggy batter, inconsistent cooking, and small portions, overshadowing any positive aspects like the atmosphere.

The meatloaf was criticized for being dry, overcooked, and lacking flavor, often compared unfavorably to cafeteria food.

Mashed potatoes were consistently criticized for being cold, gritty, oily, and tasting like they came from a box.