Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Review: Monroe's Skyline Chili


I went to visit my dad last weekend and took him to the Skyline Chili place in the Farmer Jack complex on the corner of M-50 and Telegraph in Monroe.

The place is essentially a coney-type lunch counter. The seating is roomy and the booths are ample and comfortable.

The food ranges from coney dogs, chilis and burgers to some higher end selections. Prices seem reasonable for the kind of food served.

I decided to buy the advertised whitefish dinner for $8.99.

It was okay, but nothing more. The whitefish was a bit on the rubbery side and some portions were little more than breading and skin. The accompanying fries were crisp, but nothing spectacular. The restaurant gives a baked potato as an alternative option and a side of cole slaw is provided.

The whitefish dinner comes in a one-piece $4.99 variety, $6.99 two-piece and $8.99 three piece.
My recommendation: If you want a whitefish dinner on the cheap with lots of room to talk, come here and buy the $4.99 deal. Given the ample coney dog options in Monroe, I’m not sure that this is a place that needs frequent return trips.

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