Sometimes Sandra and I go to a place for the food, sometimes for the ambience – but this time it was for the entertainment. Our friend Corey Greenway from the Outta Hand Band was performing with another band member, Roger Brutus under the moniker “Prime Country.”
I must admit, the screened in room at the Grove House was quite warm on that Florida July afternoon. But it was well worth it, and the music from the duo was as good as our lunch.
We sat in the back (beside a large fan). There was a bar in the corner by the dance floor. They were doing a land office business, as patrons sought drinks to stave off the heat. However, we didn’t have drinks, we simply ordered lunch. I had a Caesar salad, while my wife ordered a burger. Personally, I didn’t expect much of a salad at a bar – but I was pleasantly surprised.
In fact, both our meals were good enough, we’ve decided to return and try some of their other offerings. But next time, we’re going to sit inside – in the air conditioning.
The Layout of the Grove House
The Grove House had a lot of space. As you can see out the back screened window in the photo above, they had a large outdoor area. There were several concrete pads with tables, covered by umbrellas. Several people went outside to smoke while we were there during the afternoon.
On the other hand, we passed through a couple of air conditioned indoor rooms where patrons could enjoy a meal and a wide variety of beverages.
When you first enter the Grove House, there is a long bar along the inside wall. Several four-top tables line the outside of the room, for those who want a bit of privacy to chat.
As previously mentioned, there also was a bar in their large screened-in area. This allowed the staff to quickly serve all the patrons, with a minimum of steps.
The Real Reason We Went
But we weren’t drinking. We were there to have a bit of lunch and enjoy our friends – Prime Country – and their performance. Corey and Roger apparently have a good following, and the chairs and tables filled up as we enjoyed their first set. They played both classic and modern country tunes ranging from Merle Haggard and Don Williams to some of the more modern country hits of the day.
As the fans arrived, their tip bucket began to fill up quickly. Some of the money was in appreciation, other of the tips came with song requests.
The music and the food was good, but I must admit, the heat got the better of us. We had to leave earlier than we wanted. The most disappointing part, was that they had just launched into their truck driving set. Country truck driving tunes are some of my favorites.
The Grove House Grill has been described as “cozy,” but as their Facebook page has indicated, they can have some rockin’ bands inside their screened-in area. For those of you looking for it, The Grove House Grill is an unassuming little place on the Scenic Highway, just south of Lake Wales.
You can find their menu online, and we suggest you look to see who might be playing there. Of course, we recommend Corey Greenway, Prime Country and the Outta Hand Band.
