We went here for brunch this past weekend and it was my first visit. Though I didn't know it, this restaurant is about two miles from my house and I never even knew it was there. That says something about the location..it's out of the way and hard to find even though it's right off 80th and Wadsworth. I also didn't know that this restaurant was on Kitchen Nightmares - a show that I do watch quite often. You can tell that certain touches of decor are all Ramsey. It's actually nice that this place is still around - When I was more into the show, I would check up on the restaurants and see if they're still open. Mostly...not so much. So good for you, Old Neighborhood Restaurant!!! So the Sunday brunch was pretty good. Fish and chips, stuffed french toast, biscuits and gravy, salad, fruit, turkey/beef, and a few other items. Everything that I had was good, and there were no complaints around the table. I had a mimosa...which turned into two...which turned into bottomless. The only reason for the 4 stars is the price. The $17 brunch price point is too high - but not too high that I will not come back. The service was great as well. Nice to have another brunch place so close by!

I'm a huge Gordon Ramsay fan (I mean HUGE, I've seen everything he's ever done, including the old British shows where he isn't even really a celebrity yet and he's doing his first book tours in Australia and all that) so of course I know the format on Kitchen Nightmares, and I know that an awful lot of restaurants featured have later gone out of business anyway. Despite my adoration for Gordon, I didn't really expect a dramatic change at the Old Neighborhood after his visit. There's very little reality in reality TV, and how could a few days really change a whole restaurant? Well, count me surprised. Yes, the decor is still hideous. There are still 11 kinds of wallpaper (that I saw) and new chairs are the only major improvement in the dining room. I had a chance to speak to the owner at length, and he confirmed that he's continuing to remodel the interior and exterior. He walked me through some plans, and I think the place will look quite a bit different by spring. As for the food, on the other hand, the change was extraordinary! It may have helped that I dined at the end of the night and few other customers were in the dining room--a party of 43 had just exited--but everything my table ordered was miles above the old-Old Neighborhood's flabby iceberg lettuce and fatty chunks of meat. Caramelized Onion Soup: Ordered by a tablemate, but we got two spoons and shared. (Amusing sidenote: This is "Camelized" Onion Soup on the Old Neighborhood's website. I detected not a hint of camel, fortunately. This was delicious to start out, but eat it while it's hot; if you let it cool much, it become greasy and the broth tastes of cheap soy sauce. Seriously, though, it's delicious hot. It's just meant to be finished that way. 3/5 Caesar Salad: A bit disappointing for the price, and hard to eat. It's a huge chunk of lettuce with dressing and croutons. But it's nice to have a simple choice on the menu for those who want a light meal, and the presentation is pretty. 2/5 Pan Seared Wild King Salmon: The standout dish for me, and my entree. I ate every bite of the generous portion. The gremolata is flavorful and fresh, and the salmon is as juicy and delicious as you'll get it in our landlocked state. One caveat: There was bacon in my quinoa! I eat mostly-kosher, and that's not mentioned on the menu. Ask for no bacon if you order this and prefer pig-free food. I didn't send mine back (I think it's a greater offense to waste already-cooked food than to eat a few bacon bits) but I was disappointed in the menu's lack of clarity on this point. However, everything tasted spectacular. I had salmon before Chef Ramsay's visit, and it was okay, but not something I'd return for. This dish, I already want again. 5/5 Meatloaf: My other tablemate ordered this and was delighted. It's homey, rich comfort food. I had a taste, and the mashed potatoes were creamy, with just the right amount of seasoning, while the meatloaf itself was the sort of hearty entree that I'd love to order in a snowstorm (if it weren't for the bacon on this dish, too!) or after a really long day. 4/5 Mud Pie: (I don't have the name exactly right on this -- it's the chocolate ice cream cake dish. Desserts aren't listed online.) MMMMM. Probably at least 2,000 calories in a portion. We split it three ways, and dinner was a celebratory meal to begin with, so it was worth the indulgence. It's nothing gourmet or experimental, but it's a delicious dessert that can easily be shared by three or even more. Very similar to a Cold Stone ice cream cake. If you're looking for avant garde, this isn't your restaurant anyway. If you're looking for a tasty, rich chocolate dessert with plenty of ice cream and whipped cream, save room for this. 5/5 My housemate and I will definitely be making this a regular destination when we have things to celebrate. Sit in Brandy's section if you can -- we had so much fun chatting with her and hostess Katy! I hope this becomes a Gordon Ramsay success story. If the owner keeps pushing forward with renovations to the dining room and exterior, I think it will be.