As the Horseshoe Quest of 2011 draws to a close, we were literally able to taste the finish line. Fifteen horseshoes later and one very memorable summer, we found ourselves ending the Quest at Top Cat’s Chill & Grill. Top Cat’s is certainly not the classiest establishment we have visited on our Quest, nevertheless, it is one of Springfield‘s favorite horseshoe destinations. Top Cat’s seems to be a little bit dated, as there aren’t very many flat-screen TVs lining the walls, and the decor gives it a distinct feel of being stuck in the 1990’s. However, just because the restaurant isn’t on the cutting edge of technology, it doesn’t really mean much, since we are there to grade the horseshoe. Putting the interior design aside, Top Cat’s definitely makes a very good horseshoe.
We decided to order the pork tenderloin horseshoe, because it was very highly rated by our waiter. We were told that many restaurants use frozen pork patties, but Top Cat’s uses fresh pork tenderloins on every shoe. The tenderloins are prepared and served fresh, and we could really taste a difference in the horseshoe. The freshness of the pork tenderloin definitely stood out and it was one of the better meat choices we have encountered on the Quest. This horseshoe features the fries on top of the cheese sauce; a quality that we believe improves the overall quality of the shoe. The fries were not too thick or too thin, and they were just about the right size of fry that should be on a horseshoe. Most importantly, they were able to stay hot and crisp through the meal, a trait that was aided by being on top of the cheese sauce. The sauce itself was high quality and deserved a high score. We have encountered better cheese sauces on the Quest, but this sauce would be able to hold its own when compared to some the elite cheese sauces.
Top Cat’s was a fitting final stop to our official Quest. Over the summer we enjoyed over 20 horseshoes and we were thrilled to be able to end the Quest on a high note. This horseshoe is deserving of an A rating, and Top Cat's warrants consideration as one of the better horseshoe restaurants in Springfield. Top Cat’s is a place where you can always order a horseshoe every time that you visit; and 9 times out of 10, you will enjoy it. The Horseshoe Quest of 2011 officially ended at Top Cat’s Chill & Grill, and we can undoubtedly say that this restaurant is one that you certainly need to visit.
Cheese: 87
Meat: 88
Fries: 89
Overall Score: 90
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