The Gatehouse Grill opens on Main Street
by KIMBERLY M. KARCHER Clarence Editor

Jaqueline Kenner owns the Gatehouse Grill located in the Main-Transit plaza. Kenner said the restaurant has been completely renovated.

Looking for some home-cooking? Some comforting, rib-sticking food?

Then be sure to stop by the Gatehouse Grill at 8220 Main St., in the Main-Transit Plaza.

The casual dining restaurant held a soft opening at the beginning of August, and business to date has been "mmm, mmm good."

"Things have been going great so far," said owner Jacqueline Kenner. "We've gotten positive feedback and have been seeing repeat customers. I can't complain."

The Gatehouse Grill is open for lunch and dinner six days a week and offers a variety of menu items.

"There are so many things on the menu," Kenner said. "We offer all-American cuisine such as steaks, fresh seafood, chicken and pastas."

Some of the menu items that are hot sellers, according to Kenner, include the meatloaf and chicken Rockefeller.

"Chicken Rockefeller is made up of medallions of chicken stuffed with spinach, bacon and Swiss cheese and topped with a light cheese sauce," Kenner described. "And, our meatloaf is served with mashed potatoes, a mushroom gravy and crispy onions."

The restaurant boasts a mouth-watering lunch menu as well.

"We open at 11 a.m., so customers are welcome to stop by and try one of our lunches," Kenner said.

The menu includes grilled chicken salad made up of marinated and grilled zucchini, squash, peppers, asparagus, crumbly blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.

"We also serve a variety of sandwiches, including our turkey-apple cheddar sandwich that is grilled and served on whole grain bread," Kenner said. "And our Black Forest sandwich combines ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island Dressing grilled and mounted on bread."

Gatehouse Grill offers a hearty fish fry every day of the week, which comes with a choice of potato and coleslaw.

Kenner said the restaurant has a full bar and offers liquor, beer and wine.

Customers who stop in for lunch or dinner are encouraged to stick around for dessert.

"We have an in-house pastry chef who makes all the desserts from scratch," Kenner said. "They are delicious."

Kenner noted that she offers seating for private parties of up to 50 and outside seating during the warmer months.

The Gatehouse Grill opens for lunch at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Dinner is served from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.

For more information on the Gatehouse Grill, call Kenner at 565-0338.