Coach-N-Four Review

Coach-N- Four is located at 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd. in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Hours of Operation are 5- 9p.m. on Mon.-Thu., 4:30-10 p.m. on Fri.-Sat. and 5 -8 p.m. on Sun

Judging by outside appearances alone, one could toss Coach-N-Four onto the seemingly never-ending list of modestly priced steak houses.
However, once inside, the restaurant transforms into a warm, down-home, cowboys -and -Indians -style log cabin reminiscent of “Little House on the Prairie.”

When I arrived, there was a short line of customers on the waiting list, but before I knew it, fewer than 10 minutes had passed when our party of three was promptly seated at a booth.
Fast, good quality customer service continued to be a staple throughout the visit. Our waitress was friendly and patiently helped us decide which appetizer to order.

Since we were pretty hungry we ordered the golden-fried crab claws. They did not disappoint. There was a generous helping—definitely enough for three people.

The noise level was low, which made for a more pleasant dining experience. The crowd at Coach-N-Four seemed to be more mature, yet the restaurant is perfect for the whole family.

Coach-n-Four’s menu offers both full and half-size portions of their steaks, chicken, and seafood. I ordered a medium-cooked half-size 7-ounce New York strip steak for a whopping $12. Pricier cuts include the bone-in rib eye and porterhouse, and the filet mignon. These steaks are priced from $14-$23 depending on the portion size.

The New York strip was flavorful and tender. I could tell that they took great care in marinating and grilling the meat close to perfection as possible. However, the meat was a little fattier than I anticipated, despite claims of its leanness. The defining feature of the dish was the special grill steak sauce, a delicious rendition of Worcestershire sauce, but a little more savory than tangy.

From the side-item menu, I chose a well-balanced tossed salad with creamy, homemade ranch dressing, and a baked sweet potato that was complemented with brown sugar and butter.

Although Coach-N-Four is famous for its juicy, grilled, hand-cut steaks, there is a variety of other hearty entrées.The seafood options include fresh-from-the-Gulf-of-Mexico oysters, shrimp, fish of the day, fish louisianne served with spicy gumbo, and Atlantic sea scallops. The oysters are served fried, but the shrimp, flaky white fish, and scallops are offered blackened, grilled, or fried. The half-size portion prices range from $7.50 to $10, and the full-size portion prices range from $12 to $14.

For those who aren’t in the mood for seafood or steak—fear not, there are three chicken plates, including a 10-ounce portion of chicken-fried chicken served over garlic mashed potatoes and gravy, a half and full-size portion of grilled chicken breast served over rice, and a 10-ounce “cheesy chicken” breast served grilled over rice, sautéed mushrooms and onions and topped with cheese.

So if you’re ever on this side of town, and want an affordable, good quality meal, excellent customer service, and a comfortable atmosphere, Coach-N-Four is definitely the place to go.