I need to step up and defend Overwood, which is actually one of my favorite spots in Alex. I've never had a bad meal there, they've got Old Speckled Hen, the sides (mac and cheese) are terrific and I've really enjoyed some of the specials (had a shrimp and grits for lunch that was killer). They used to have the best calamari in town, with this pink sauce whose best comparison I could give you would be the Santa Fe sauce from Taco Bell's gorditas (yeah, I went there), but they've changed the recipe. For that cuisine, it's aces.
As far as worst meals in Alex: Union Street Public House has served us some ghastly meals, from a runny-egg brunch to a Po Boy on stale bread. Mango Mikes used to be a favorite until a couple of experiences involving plastic wrap in the food and undercooked rice. And Indigo Landing, when it was Indigo Landing, was one of the single most overpriced and underwhelming meals I've ever had. Foie hush puppies are a great idea. Too bad they tasted like a bad donut.
