Phil's Tara Hideaway

Business Information
Restaurants, BarsTraditional American
Customer Reviews (30 reviews)
DeEtta Stevens
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2009Arrived at 5:15 ( 1 person ), was told a 30 minute wait....that's OK. But, after 55 minutes, was told " oh, I thought you were going to eat at the bar and we gave your table away for a big party, problem there is you didn't... (more)
MarySue717
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2009This little log cabin has loads of charm and quaint atmosphere. Parking is not a problem if you go at the right time of day; just like seating or wait-time....go when you know they are less busy and enjoy your meal. If... (more)
pollysigh
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2009I've consumed many renditions of gyros over the decades, and this is the best I can recall having. Other Greek items were very good, too. It isn't all Greek, though; there are many eclectic preparations as well as... (more)
Barb65
on Citysearch Jul 31, 2009I'm not the type who usually takes the time to write complaints about restaurants.I figure every place has there good and bad days.However,after talking to some friends I felt I should vent my frustration... (more)
Lsobania
on Citysearch Feb 01, 2009This is the cutest place for small groups or couples. I would highly recommend this place if you are not in a hurry and want to enjoy the people you are with. It gets very busy and crowded but it is worth the wait because the... (more)
19fran
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2008This 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... (more)
jake1974
on Citysearch Sep 27, 2008This 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... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2008OUTSTANDING prime rib. can't speak for anything else on the menu, but if you enjoy prime rib, this is THE place for the best, most flavorful and moist prime rib out there. I don't remember what my friends had, but... (more)
klctsc
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2008We arrived for an early dinner at about 4:30pm. We were seated pretty much in the main walkway. Not cool! Our waitress was very unfriendly, looked at us like we were aliens or something. I don't ask for much but a smile is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2008We visited Phil's Tara Hideaway one evening this summer 2008. There were to many problems to list. We didn't get a chance to have any of them corrected because the waitress never came back to the table after delivering... (more)
Stcroix01
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2008We have been to the Hideaway five times in the last couple of weeks. We would drive by but never stopped so happy we did. We travel all over the world and feel we found a real GEM of a place. Its like going to a friends for... (more)
mealaday
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2008We love it!! we have a great time, and leave happy. The food is out of this world!! I love the changes they have made with the outdoor seating for drinks before and after dinner. The place is so cute!... (more)
vkk1009
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008A wonderful of chef and friendly staff under the conditions. Wonderful chef!! From Greek, Mediterranean, to good a good piece of protein (steak, pork, fish, chicken, sea food). It tastes and looks wonderful! If... (more)
city_search_14
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2007A group of friends and I went to the restaurant while in Stillwater. The food and service were great. I'll definately stop in again if I'm in the area. (more)
plfear
on Citysearch May 13, 2007Visited for the first time last weekend. The food was outstanding. We had a delicious shrimp appetizer special. The flavors were amazing. I had the pan seared scallops, and my husband had the Pasta Adriatica. We both... (more)
cherianne
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2006This place is the greatest. You may have to wait for a table, but it's SO worth it. Ambience A+ and Service A+... whatever we have ordered has been just wonderful. We totally enjoy this place whenever we go there. LOVE... (more)
lillyblucky
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2006I fell in love!!! I felt like I was out of town in the cozy warm setting the restaurant had to offer. Wow !What a beautiful dinner. I had friends in from out of town ,a co-worker told me about the wonderful time they had he... (more)
nameyourbrew
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2006We can not say enough about this restaurant! We went there on a recommendation, and will thank our friends immensely. The ambiance is very quaint and cozy, the service is exemplary. The food is beyond compare. We... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>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<i>,</i>... (more)
kswpipe
on Citysearch Jun 05, 2006This place is a joke! A 14 ounce steak where you leave 8 ounces sitting on the plate un-chewable or you had to spit it out. And a sirloin cooked to the brink of nuclear distruction when ordered "medium" I heard the hype and... (more)