Phil's Tara Hideaway
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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)
3z12mne
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2006I from Duluth. I was taken to Phil's Tara Hideaway on Sat. April 22, 2006 to celebrate my birthday. Everything about this place was fantastic. Yes it is cramped but that doesn't take away from the experience at all. I... (more)
lcartier
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2006On the weekend the fresh seafood is in . . . if the chef puts Oysters Rockefeller on the menu, don't miss it! Not your standard recipe . . . this delight features a creamy gorgonzola/blue cheese topping as opposed to... (more)
vstrong
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2006One visit and we were hooked. Our table had a steak, prime rib, fried shrimp and Greek salad. Grandma's shrimp were the biggest I've ever seen. Very little table conversation as everyone was saying,... (more)
ericalynn197611
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2005We went here with our witnesses after my hubby and I were wed at the Stillwater courthouse. I think we made the right decision for a very memorable evening! I had the pork chops and they were to-die-for", hubby had the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 03, 2005Phil's Tara Hideaway is one of our favorite places to go. The food is always excellent, and there's something for everyone. The greek inspired food is always worth trying, and the steaks are well worth it. This place... (more)
jc845
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2005Excellent everything. The servers are kind and playful, the food is superb and I recommend this highly. (more)
susanef
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2004i first heard about this restaurant because--of all things--of the soup they served. it is definitely worth a trip out to phil's just for the vegetabel beef soup on a cold winter's day. if you are a looking for... (more)
lizamarienyc
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2003Visited the restaurant on Sat 02/08/2003. Excellent! Our group called ahead for a table, but they place was packed, we waited maybe 30 minutes for the table, but it was worth it. Our group had martinis, pork chops,... (more)
kristenferrari
on Citysearch Feb 02, 2003We LOVE this place. It's so warm and cozy. The fireplace is great - we absolutely love it. You can't beat the atmosphere. My husband is a HUGE steak fanatic, and he says no steak comes close to Phil's. The service is... (more)
sswan
on Citysearch Dec 02, 2002This is one of my wife's and mine favorite resaurants. She was skeptical when I first brought her there but was won over as soon as we entered. You feel like you are in a north woods lodge. Food is great. Phil is always next... (more)