Passed thru Barstow going thru our Route 66 adventure, and was looking for dinner unique to the area. Southern Twist had good reviews, and an A Rating so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the oxtail for my main with mac-n-cheese and the collard greens. My boyfriend order the dino rib with butter beams and black-eyed peas. DELISH! We're so glad we stopped in. It hit the spot esp during this long road trip we are on. The oxtail with gravy was flavorful and cooked well, the dino beef rib was tender and filling. Out of the sides we rated them with the butter beans being the best, followed by the black-eyed peas, collard greens and then mac-n-cheese. In terms of service, the gal was very thorough with explaining how to order, pricing, and was very welcoming. Rated the atmosphere shy of 5-stars because the dining area was very dark.
Southern Twist
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Passed thru Barstow going thru our Route 66 adventure, and was looking for dinner unique to the area. Southern Twist had good reviews, and an A Rating so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the oxtail for my main with mac-n-cheese and the collard greens. My boyfriend order the dino rib with butter beams and black-eyed peas. DELISH! We're so glad we stopped in. It hit the spot esp during this long road trip we are on. The oxtail with gravy was flavorful and cooked well, the dino beef rib was tender and filling. Out of the sides we rated them with the butter beans being the best, followed by the black-eyed peas, collard greens and then mac-n-cheese. In terms of service, the gal was very thorough with explaining how to order, pricing, and was very welcoming. Rated the atmosphere shy of 5-stars because the dining area was very dark.
The decor and atmosphere were great. The lady who served me was exceptionally nice. She even agreed with my grandpa humor. The ribs, pork, were good. Not great, but good. They were very tender and cooked throughout, however they did not have a lot of flavor. You know, the kind of flavor you expect in Southern cooking. The Mac & Cheese was very good. Traditional south. The Butter Beans stole the show. I have never, in my 58 years of life, had Butter Beans like them. I am going to try to get the recipe. Overall, I highly recommend this place.
The decor and atmosphere were great. The lady who served me was exceptionally nice. She even agreed with my grandpa humor. The ribs, pork, were good. Not great, but good. They were very tender and cooked throughout, however they did not have a lot of flavor. You know, the kind of flavor you expect in Southern cooking. The Mac & Cheese was very good. Traditional south. The Butter Beans stole the show. I have never, in my 58 years of life, had Butter Beans like them. I am going to try to get the recipe. Overall, I highly recommend this place.
Found via the Google reviews. First meal after a week in Johnson Valley. Generous portions, very friendly service, and - wait for it - dog friendly. We had meatloaf, ox tail, collard greens, sweet potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese and sweet tea and it was all legit. I’ll come back next year on my way home from King of the Hammers!