Phil's Tara Hideaway
Stillwater, MN 55082-6384
Phone: (651) 439-9850
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-10:30pm , Sat 4pm-10:30pm , Sun 4pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Phil's Tara Hideaway – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
A true hideaway on the outskirts of Stillwater, it's a place you'd expect to find in the backwoods of Wisconsin--dark log walls, kerosene lamps on the small tables. The pasta adriatica, a house favorite, is pungent with feta and olives. The Greek combo platter is a super-size gyros plate with all the fixings, including pastitsio (like a Greek lasagna). Those who prefer American fare go for pork chops and prime rib.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeIt gets hopping on weekend nights, so you may want to call ahead and put your name on the list.
The ExtrasLegend has it that Ma Barker, John Dillinger and other gangsters hid out here in the 1930s. Owner Phil Barbatsis took over the restaurant in 1997 and added his name to Tara's Hideaway (also known as Club Tara).
User Reviews for Phil's Tara Hideaway
11/11/2008 Posted by 19fran
This has been the special occassion place for my family for years.The food and service have always been great.It can get crowded and noisy but that's part of the retro ambiance.The last few times we have been there a new unpleasant aspect has been added.The hostess apparently has no idea of the concept of "customer service".We realize there is going to be some waiting time on the weekends because they don't take reservations but if you inquire about the status of your party you are greeted with a rude reply or icy stare.Sorry!!!Also,after dinner we like to have a cup of coffee and talk for a few minutes but as soon as our plates are taken away the hostess parks herself by our table and stares at us in a not-so-subtle attempt to get us to leave immediately.Thanks for joining us-now scram.Gonna have to check out the Elmo Inn for the next get together.
Pros: food and service
Cons: hostess
09/28/2008 Posted by jake1974
This is now one of my favorite restaurants. I love the prime rib. I've tried a lot of prime rib and this is defiantly the best I’ve had and the price is reasonable too. Get the king cut!! Great atmosphere and some tasty deserts. This place is defiantly worth the drive!
Pros: Great food
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