Two in a Row .. Demos'

We planned to go there for the first time several months ago, for lunch. They were having some kind of promotion, seaturing 1960's prices. We couldn't find available parking on their lot after several trips through, then a couple leaving offered us their space and said there was about a 40 minute wait for a table. So far, I have never been to Demos to eat.

You can get in very easy now or we had no problem the two days we went. This week only the 15 oz Kansas City Strip is half price or $7.95 with salad or soup and a side.

The sirloin tips and Ribeye were perfection so I've got one more time to visit this week. Maybe Thursday

I was in town a few weeks ago and ate at the Florence Demos'. It was exactly like the original here in M'boro, just different building.

I've always had consistent results from my experience. Food is always good and service is always quick. Best item on the menu is the chicken soup, wish I had that recipe.

I have been to Demos' a while back at least twice and haven't planned on going back. The food portions seemed small and weren't exactly very good. Last time I went I had the chicken sandwich. :P
The servers were all in our faces, too intrusive.

average food at good prices. you know what you are going to get at demos' which is not a bad thing.

Well I've been three times lately now and as for their steaks I think the Ribeye is the best followed by the Sirloin Tips and then the KC Strip which they had on a one week special of half off. That was 15 oz (huge) Kansas City Strip for $7.95 with salad and side. I have yet to have a steak from Demos' that I have to or want to use steak sauce on to help the flavor. As for the the other items average could be a valid description.

I also like their pot roast, for the price it is hard to beat. Very tender, and very tasty.

teyates,

I like Cracker Barrel's Roast Beef/Pot Roast that's just to the right of the Meatloaf, on the menu. I hope I have that right but is the Pot Roast at Demos' anything like that?

Demos' is our fav place to eat.....especially if you have kids!!! Good & Cheap kids menus

I agree; average (concerning the food) is a very appropriate word, with the exception of the chicken salad served on the pineapple half. It is the best! And their prices really can't be beat -- for a sit-down restaurant.

I ate at Demo's a couple of weeks ago with some friends on a Sunday afternoon. Great service and good food. No one at our table had any complaints, which for our group is unusual!

I forget this place is there. There's nothing on the main drag to remind you it's up the hill.

the wife and i ate there a while back.. both got the strip and it was marvolous.

the bread is ok, the salad is ok. the pasta is very good and the strip is one of the best steaks i've ever had.

[quote]Best item on the menu is the chicken soup, wish I had that recipe.[/quote]

Hey Nash, I found this online:

Demos chicken rice soup recipe

Ingredients
• 1 2lb.rotisserie chicken
• 3 celery ribs
• 1 lg. onion,quartered,left unpeeled
• 6 fresh sprigs parsley plus 2Tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bayleaf
• 4 141/2oz cans chicken broth plus 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 med. carrots,peeled and sliced 1/4" thick
• 1/2c uncooked long or short grain rice


1. Remove meat from chicken; reserving skin and bones. Coarsely chop 1 celery rib and place in 6 to 8 qt. pot along with chicken bones,skin,onion,parsley sprigs,thyme sprigs,bayleaf,both chicken broths and 6 cups of water.

2. Simmer,partly covered,for 1 hour. Meanwhile shread enough chicken meat to yield 1 1/2c(pieces about 1" long and 1/4" thick,reserving remaining meat for another use. Cut remaining celery ribs in 1/4" dice.

3. Pour chicken broth through a fine mesh strainer into another large pot,pressing hard on solids with back of spoon,then discarding them. If necessary,skim fat. Add carrots ,diced celery and rice.

4. Simmer,partly covered,stirring occasionally till the vegetables are tender and rice very soft, about 30 mins. Stir in shreaded chicken and chopped parsley.

5. Serve hot. Yields 21/2 qts.

Thanks for that recipe, I'm going to give it a shot soon.

I think I'll try it soon, too. I've never eaten at a Demo's but the soup sounds good.

Post back and let us know if you think the recipe is a good match for Demo's soup. I love knock off recipes when they really work.

BBC, homemade is hard to beat!!