Star Rover

Star Rover reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Natalie

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Everything is over seasoned similar to its sister restaurant, the optimist (they share a kitchen). The onion rings were too spicy and the steaks were too salty. The fries (triple fried) feel greasy. And to top it off, it’s pricey!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food. Great service. Awesome music. Exceptional vibes.
   

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   Dschw VIP

   Columbus22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We took two children to the 7 PM music on a Sunday night. Everyone had a great time and could find something they really enjoyed eating. The music was wonderful and the service was quick. We will be back! 
   

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   Taylor VIP

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favorite restaurants in Nashville! Truly amazing food and service
   

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   Eric

   Nashville4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My inner child loves this place! Amazing steak with a side of unlimited fries and onion rings! Perfect!
   

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   Racquel

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fifty or sixth time there. Never disappoints. The expresso martini was delicious and nice and boozy! Will be back again.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, intimate environment. No frills, no corners cut.
   

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   Stephanie

   Central Coast4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to Star Rover Sound last night and it was amazing!!! I knew that the Optimist rolls were part of the equation, so even if everything else was awful, I’d still be happy. I had no need to worry. All the food was fantastic. Starting with smoked wings was such a good move- perfectly crispy and flavored with a brilliant addition of jalapeño ranch. A little kick, but oh so flavorful. Each of us chose the ribeye. With your meal it’s a set menu: salad, rolls, French fries, onion rings and a protein. I love how simple the menu is! The salad was like a deconstructed wedge and so flavorful. Refreshing and delicious. The rolls, of course were perfection. The steak was perfectly seasoned, good- not great. I don’t think it’s because of anything the chef did, but because it’s a 10 oz portion and I prefer ribeye in a thicker cut. That being said- for the piece of meat it was cooked wonderfully, I just prefer a thick cut ribeye. Next time I will choose another protein because it’s personal preference, not a chef mistake. On to the fries- GAH!!! Pillowy interior, impossibly crispy exterior. So so so so good! And the onions rings were equally amazing. Because this restaurant is part of the Optimist team, we had access to their superb seafood (there was a choice to add shrimp or a lobster tail). We chose to split an order of the grilled shrimp. YUM. My Dinner companion got a margarita and loved it. I don’t drink, so I got a mocktail. The bar program is so great that they only asked for my taste preferences and devolved a drink for me. The bartender made me a mocktail with celery juice and sparkling something. It was refreshing, light and complex. And actual perfect pairing with the wings! We got both soft serves for dessert- the frosty + fries, the soft serve with crumble. Both extremely satisfying and nice end to a great meal. I cannot say enough good things!
   

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   Benjamen

   Nashville1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Impeccable service, delicious steak and amazing live music. I like that they include a cover for the band if you’re there after 9 for the live music. Support our music folks!
   

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    Ross

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Server rushed us so much. They’re were apparently closing early. She forgot about our drinks and hardly spoke to us. Food was okay, zero explanation of the menu. There were plenty of open tables for us to sit at but we had to pick between two? (Keep in mind I also had a reservation.) One directly at the door and another directly behind this huge group of loud people at the bar also next to a pole. Was hoping for an experience in the same ball park as the Optimist but it fell very short. Cool concept with the music but of course they weren’t having it the day we went so go figure. Overall it was very mid experience. If you are drunk “cowboy” this is the place for you.
    

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