fame), Flood’s feels very at home in the West End. Full of places to get cozy, including a beautiful back/private dining room, Flood’s makes for a great ending to a day out in the elements.
The menu is small and filled with recognizable dishes, and everything is delicious. Standouts include “‘the celebrated’ cheeseburger” and the “sardine party.” Get the large Caesar salad for your table to share, and always say “yes” to the fried chicken. Even with the cocktails, you realize that everything is meant to go with the food on the menu — which can still be a rare find even in great restaurants. Since opening, Flood’s continues to be the spot where you will consistently see someone who just got off shift from their restaurant or bar job hanging out at the bar. It’s not uncommon to find industry folks from other towns who have made the journey to spend their day off eating and drinking.
You don’t go to Ruski’s to get a fancy cocktail; you go because you get a vodka soda in a pint glass or a $3 Bud Heavy. And that’s part of the reason why it’s a perfect post-shift hangout. It has great local beer on tap, so anyone who wants to keep sampling what the local breweries offer will still be happy here.
If you’re hungry, the food is standout, and the menu is filled with classic American bar food: chicken tenders, BLTs, breakfast all day. You can nurse your hangover or prevent one, depending on where you are in your day.
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