Misty Griggs, owner of The Kokomo Country Palace, says she couldn’t be more pleased about taking over the popular bar.
“I’m super excited about it,” Griggs says. “I’m very scared but also very happy at the same time. I’m eager to take over and grateful for the opportunity. Friends have been great about supporting us and have been encouraging us to do well. We recently joined the Chamber and they have been very helpful and supportive in promoting us as well.”
Griggs took over the establishment in October of 2022 from Rodney and Jen Collins, who opened the bar in May of 2018.
“We’ve already made some changes with the food, with more still to come. The hours of the kitchen are more consistent, and the food quality is amazing,” Griggs says.
Griggs has already received many sincere and positive comments from many of her loyal customers.
“Many of them have been coming in more often, which has made me very happy,” she says. “You have the long-time regular people who have been coming in for a while, and there are new people too. That’s exciting. It’s moving things in the right direction. This has been a popular spot in Kokomo, and I want to maintain that while also making some positive changes, and get people to want to keep coming back for great food, drinks and entertainment.”
Griggs says the drink specials have been a positive draw for a lot of customers, including Sex on the Beach, Applesauce shots, and whiskey.
Customers have also commented favorably on the food served. Many of them have told their family and friends about the food served at the bar.
“We serve pizza as well as tacos, nachos, sandwiches and salads,” Griggs says. “My husband, Danny, runs the kitchen and he loves to cook. He makes some great food. People have responded favorably to the pizza menu and the other things we are serving. Our sandwiches include Stromboli, Mr. J’s Chicken, and a great Ham and Cheese, which are very popular.”
Customer favorites include the Palace Hot Dog, Pulled Pork, and Mac and Cheese.
Griggs has her own personal favorite menu items. “I love the taco salads, nachos and queso,” Griggs says.
Griggs notes that the DJ dance parties have also been very popular with customers.
“Big Sexy Robb is the line dance instructor with classes taught on Mondays and Thursdays. Wednesdays we have Karaoke and live entertainment on the weekends. There’s also darts, pool tables, corn hole and a boxing machine.”
For more information on The Kokomo Country Palace, located at 2011 North Market Street in Kokomo, call 765-459-7991, check out their Facebook page, or email them at kokomocountrypalace@gmail.com.
