***** Lock Stock and Barrel, 3208 Forest Hills Boulevard, Palm Springs, Florida 33406 (561) 649-4545.

Lock Stock and Barrel reminds me of “The Three Bears”…not too hot, not too cold, but just right… best way to explain Lock Stock– an “American Style Grill” that fills the niche between upscale steakhouse & neighborhood non-chain sports bar. Now that you are totally confused, check www.lockstockandbarrelrestaurant.com for menu/prices/photos which might clarify matters a bit. Just so we are straight, absolutely nothing fancy here. Your tee shirt-short ensemble will work well in this joint.

I recently did dinner. I really liked the food and casual-pleasant service. That said… I found the menu a bit on the skimpy side in the selection department. For sure, you’ll find “something” to eat, but a handful of additions to the appetizer and entree columns wouldn’t hurt.

My outing netted me, almondine filet of sole ($23.95), 23oz porterhouse steak ($27.95), broiled sea scallops ($17.95), NY strip steak (23.95)…entrees come with potato or rice and vegetable. Whoever (or is it whomever? whatever?) is cooking- “knows” exactly what he-she is doing.

Lock Stock and Barrel does lunch Monday-Friday 11am-3pm and dinner 7-days a week 4pm-9pm.