Hughes Bar X Ranch 1405 E Highway, Albany, MO 64402

"I could write a short book on how bad the food and service was at Hughes bar X in Albany, MO. I ate there for the first time a couple weeks ago because I am temporarily living in this town. As desperate as it is for restaurants (which you can count on one hand in town), I will never go back! I live less than 2 miles from it. I have eaten out way too often (usually more than once a week) no matter where I have lived throughout my life. This was the worst overcooked food and there is no MINUS sign for less than 5 stars for the bad service. The 4 people at a table across from mine would make occasional comments to me and we all almost chuckled at every detail throughout the meal of how bad everything is from food to service. Being a town of less than 2,000 people I'm guessing the good reviews were by relatives or people who know owner/staff so they don't want to give them a bad review. People lie like that on reviews if you don't know that by now."

"This more of a 3.5 star review, but I'll round up. We'd gone for years to her spot in Denver until it burnt down. We'd drive from 2.5hrs away a few times a year to dine and enjoy the atmosphere. We always had great meals and enjoyed our time. The last two times were in the current local in Albany. Yes, I'll admit I miss the old building and moose hanging out over my table... lol. So the atmosphere is different, but not necessarily bad. What got me was the food quality and staff attentiveness. Both times the food wasn't good. I had cold food (potatoes in the center) so it wasn't warmed thoroughly. It took them an inordinate amount of time to serve us, and they couldn't make a mixed drink so save their souls. Granted, they said the regular bartender was gone, so I can't expect much there. Steak was overcooked, potatoes cold, and the service slow. They were really nice ladies and I enjoyed talking with them, but they didn't appear to have their heads in the game. The dessert was top shelf, so that helped. I'm not sure I'd drive 5hrs round trip to come back. After the first time at the new location, we just chocked it up to having a bad night. Everybody does. But two in a row wasn't good for their reputation. It seemed like there was more buzz about burrito night the following week than focus on the customers in the place to begin with. I hope they get things straightened out. The days of the chocolate fountain may be gone forever..."

"My favorite place to eat! The Prime Rib is the best I’ve had. So excited for the new cookbook that is now available!!"

"Food was ok, Prime rib was juicy just no flavor, the roll was delicious, service no so good."

"The food is some of the best you will find in the area most nights, the atmosphere is appropriate as well. The service is always excellent. Quality can be a little inconsistent, but I have yet to have a meal I was unhappy with."