514 North Federal Boulevard
Riverton, WY 82501
Fremont County
Phone: (307) 856-7859
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by Stan Jeanbart on The Prime Rib has been hovering on my list of Philly dining must-trys for some time now, and husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a little pre-holiday party for two on Saturday night. The lobby was packed when we walked in at 8:30 for our 8:30 reservation. We were a bit skeptical about how long we might end up waiting as we wedged ourselves into the bar to grab a few glasses of wine, but we ended up seated by 8:50 at one of the best tables in the house. Our vantage point from the upper level of the main dining room allowed us to take in the intense decor (leopard, and mirrors, and giant Christmas roses oh my!), and diverse clientele. It seems that the recent relaxation of the dress code means that they went from "jackets required" to "anything goes". We saw a range from elegant couples in black tie and formal gowns to groups in jeans, sweatshirts, grubby sneakers and ball caps. A little part of me died inside. Since we were both in the mood for prime rib, we decided to capitalize on the three-course fixed-price menu mentioned in the rateclubs reviews (and The Prime Rib's own website). This is a fantastic deal, but you should be aware that it might be served with a thoroughly unsubtle side of condescending annoyance from the waiter. Fortunately, we were able to drown our imaginary shame in a nice bottle of red wine from their modestly sized (relative to other high-end steakhouses) but wide-ranging list. We added a shrimp cocktail to start things off, and the four ultra jumbo shrimp were scrumptious and briny, set off by a strongly spiced (but very tasty) cocktail sauce. For the 1st course, I had the roasted tomato soup and the boy had a Caesar salad. Both were fine starts to the meal, but nothing to get too worked up over. We both had prime rib for the main course with string beans and steak fries. Most importantly: meat = good! The cuts of prime rib were generous, velvety, and mildly flavored, just as good prime rib should be; though both of the pieces (mine ordered rare, his medium rare) were slightly overdone. The meat was generously salted and served with crisp shaved horseradish. The sides were just okay with the beans being a little on the soft side and the fries being generally un-special. Desserts of creme brulee and chocolate mousse pie were delightful treats to finish the meal. In summary, I would pretty happily go back to The Prime Rib, but it would not be my first choice for steak in the city.
by Tobias Negrette on O-v-e-r-r-a-t-e-d! On a recent trip to Atlanta, I had The Varsity highlighted as one of THE places I had to visit and I could not have been more disappointed! The hot dogs had absolutely zero taste and the fries were average at best. This place reminded of similar greasy spoons like The Original in Pittsburgh or Ben's Chili Bowl in DC, but those two are a world better than The Varsity. The Varsity does have a few things going for it, though - plenty of seating, on-site parking, and quick service. If I were to do it all over again, I would just go in to peek around the famed joint and maybe get ice cream or dessert, but skip the "real" food.
by Gio G. on This is probably my most favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The decor and atmosphere is unlike any Chinese restaurant I've ever been too. And frankly, with health issues a continuous hindrance between me and my love of Chinese food, they completely transformed the way I enjoy my favorite Chinese dishes. Everything they make is made from fresh organic ingredients (even their alcohol is organic!!! try the espresso martini, it's amazing) which makes eating Chinese a guilt-free experience. Though the prices are a bit high, I have learned to accept it only because of the high quality ingredients used. Their service is always in top form too. I've been there countless times and have not had a bad experience yet. The best part about it all...? Can't make it out to a sit down fancy Chinese dinner? They will deliver to you free of charge as late as midnight!!!
