GREAT FOOD WITH AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT Newly Renovated Boonies Wild West Saloon Serves Up Great Food With A Country Flair STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELANIE KOPACZ
Boonies Wild West Saloon is like an old friend waving to drivers along a road, not so less traveled anymore. But the longtime hangout along busy Southern Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves is seeing a vibrant rebirth. It’s bringing in a multigenerational crowd that can enjoy a variety of live music, mouthwatering American cuisine with a southern twist and an all-around down-home vibe.
“Our staff is the heart and soul of this place and takes care of everyone who walks through that door,” General Manager Jim Wallace said.“We try to focus on treating everyone like they’re family from the minute they walk in.” Since its re-opening under new ownership in September 2021, a new vision has come to life for Boonies. “It’s a vision of having a western live venue.The area needed it.A local place
they can go to dance, listen to live music and enjoy a great family friendly experience,”Wallace said. Larger-than-life prints of country icons like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash welcome you in, while an array of flickering hues ranging from electric blue to green and pink along a stage backed by an American flag plays host to out-of-town bands as well as local acts. Boonies Wild West Saloon, located on Southern Blvd., has recently undergone a major renovation.
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april 2022 | wellington the magazine