We've lived in the KC area on and off for 23 years. When I first moved here, I had heard the Golden Ox was the place to eat steaks. I tried it and sure enough, the stories were true - what an awesome place this was. It had atmosphere, the food was amazing, the wait staff pros. It was so good, its where my wife and I had our rehearsal dinner. Everyone in the wedding party raved about the food. Fast forward to today. My mom is visiting and she wanted to go back. Last night, like the dutyfull son i am, we went. Wow, how utterly disappointing. The place was empty. Granted it was a Monday no doubt contributing to the lack of costumers. My wife and daughter ordered the fillet. They were not bad. My sister, mom and I ordred the prime rib. Frankly, they had no taste and were tough as shoe leather. My mom's potatoe was bruised and rotten. We sent the potatoe back twice with the same result. Third time was charm. I ordered the steamed vegetables. They tasted like a ton of salt had been dumped on them and were overcooked. In all fairness, we told the server. She in turn told the kitchen. They offered to provide my mom a new steak. To us, it seemed as if the meat had been cooked the day before and reheated or it had been cooked to fast. \r
In addtion to the food, the place looks dingy - same dirty carpet that was here 24 years ago. My daughter made the comment that ""the place smells.""\r
There are way too many good places to eat steak here to waste time at the Golden Ox. My recommendation is dont. \r
This place is in desperate need of a visit by Chef Ramsay.
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