Watson Inn

I stayed here unexpectedly when I was in a car accident on route 80. The place is cozy, clean, and was only $ 60 for the night (a weeknight.) They really saved the day for me. They’re a great, small, «mom and pops» hotel (not a chain– support your local businesses!) with a real key (not a card) which adds to the charm. I was too shaken up from my car accident to even bother trying the restaurant/​bar there, but there’s a lovely Italian restaurant next door. And the town is surprisingly cute. I’d be back!

Smoked turkey leg was awesome. A very nice bar area and great service. I will be back.

This is going to be lengthy — have lots to cover.
Hate to look a gift horse in the mouth but have to tell it like it is. We went there for my birthday dinner. In case you don’t know it, Watson Inn gives the birthday person a free dinner (up to $ 20) if you go ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! Very generous! So I shouldn’t complain, right?
First let me say that the ambience is incredible. The wood work on the building is exquisite and the huge fireplace in the main dining room is impressive. And the bar (we walked through on our way out of the restaurant) is amazing. Very crowded on a Friday night, but absolutely beautiful.
But the service leaves something to be desired. Our waitress was not familiar with the menu, spilled hot au jus in my lap, did not bring (or offer) horseradish for prime rib. And as for the food, my friend had liver and onions. You get your entrée and two sides (one side with pasta entrees). So if you order liver and onions and a salad and soup, you get a plate with a slice of liver and a scad of onions. According to my friend, the liver was very dry. I had the prime rib — had to pay extra because it was over my birthday allowance, but it seemed reasonable. However, it certainly was not the best piece of prime rib I have ever had. It was barely warm and quite thin for prime rib — I would have preferred a smaller piece, but thicker. As for the au jus which did not end up on my lap, I shared that with my friend for his dry liver.
One of my biggest complaints is all the little plastic containers that show up on the table. Salad dressing in a little plastic container, sour cream, horseradish, au jus, they all show up in little plastic containers — which may be practical for the restaurant, but seemed oh so tacky for what otherwise would be a classy place.
My other big complaint is all the service personnel mulling around doing nothing. At one time, we counted eight male and female employees either talking among themselves or just standing around doing nothing at all.
Will I go again next year for my birthday dinner? Probably, but I’d like to see fewer plastic containers and fewer work staff making me feel self conscious as I eat my dinner.

Done to perfection! Everything was great and the place is absolutely gorgeous!!!:)))

We went there last night because it was my birthday and they give you a free meal. It was our first time there and we enjoyed it. Our waitress was fun and talkative. Initially they told us it would be a 45 minute wait (on a Wednesday night!) but it ended up being about 10 minutes. I would have given it five starts but my prime rib came out cold in the middle. I had the waitress feel it and she was appalled. They gave me a free dessert, so I was pleased. My wife had the seafood platter, everything was delicious except for the haddock, it was overcooked and chewy. Overall, we had a great time here.

The food here is great! I highly recommend the prime rib & the steak salad.

Stayed here last year, August 2011, for the Little League World Series, with my 11 year old son. We loved the place, the room was nice and clean, yes it was outdated but I was not expecting anything fancy. We did walk down to the local mini market and bought some snacks and bath items for our 11 day stay but we made it home. The TV was small, but we were not their to watch TV. The only drawback for both of us was the NO WIFI in the hotel. I understand that this year they have it now. Will I go back, yeap… I sure am… for another trip to the LLWS. We ate in the town a few times, found the food good and the selection just right.

The food was very good. The dining area and bar atmosphere was steller.
Their hotel area on the other hand was severely lacking. It was like walking back in time to 1960. Rooms are not updated. Our TV was a very very small and old 13in brown RCA. Furniture is old and in need of updating. We had a very squeaky and uncomfortable Queen Size bed. Bathroom is also very small. The Inn needs some serious work. Although they do provide free WiFi which was a plus. Room rates are decent and the rooms were clean. I wouldn’t stay here again unless I had no choice.

Great food at reasonable prices. Loved the free meal on your birthday.

I am surprised nobody has review the Watson Inn yet. This is your local meeting place. Most Watsonians believe everything happens at the Watson Inn, which is probably true. They have a great atmosphere, wonderful wood work, separate bar and dining area.
The management is very kind to local organizations. The Rotary Club, Lions Club, and card clubs all host their meetings here.
Food is okay– nothing spectacular. Unless specified all salads are iceberg. Boring! Additionally, none of the salads come with bread or rolls. I have yet to find any exciting or different food venue here. Your typical American fare with hamburgers, wraps, salads, and dinners. Dinners include a small (very small as in 5 pieces of lettuce) and a side dish. Price range $ 13 — $ 20 per dinner.
The Watson Inn does offer great daily specials on drinks and meals. If you haven’t visited the Inn before, I suggest you stop by just to hear what the gossip in town is.