Have eaten here many times since the current owner acquired this place. Joe promised back then, "...honest, down-home, COUNTRY cooking...emphasis on 'country'...." In other words, THIS IS PROBABLY WHAT YOUR GRANDPARENTS MADE FOR YOU WHEN YOU CAME TO VISIT.
For 9 years, he's been consistently true to his pledge, and this is probably one of the better-kept secrets in the area. 'Country'...but with Joe's versatile flair; a fair amount comes with 'oak-smoke' flavor. With or without the smoke, though, everything that comes out of his kitchen has his seal of approval on it. The wait staff is most personable, and this only follows, as the owner is same.
Great flavor and quality, very fair price, you'll likely be surprised. It's all so effortlessly delivered, you may miss it. It took me a couple-three visits to realize just what's going on here. It's all good!
If you're looking for national franchise / plastic facade / theme-park style hoopla...well, you certainly won't find that here, and you'll be disappointed. Keep driving.