Food and service were super. I had the covered, smothered, pork chop plate maybe chuleta or…read moresomething (actually can't remember the name), recommended by the waitress, and the customer sitting at the table across from us, it was delicious. Another person that our table got the Cuban sandwich and loved it. Bottom line you won't go wrong with the food or the service at this restaurant. Great local find.

I'm in Athens for work fairly often and this is by far the best restaurant there. There is usually…read morelive music and lots of rotating local beer. They have a pretty extensive menu with a few very good vegetarian options. I always get the root vegetable street tacos and they slap. I've taken many coworkers here and they all enjoy it

Solid service and great, tasty American food‼ Still the best burger I've had in decades and for…read morejust $7. Don't overlook their dry-marker board, with the list of today's dessert specials on it. YUM! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Nice juicy burger. Crinkle fries are nice and crisp. Cheese sticks have a good cheese pull! Pretty…read morenice drive in.

There aren't a lot of things that I love better than a local unique bar & restaurant with huge…read morespace, swanky decor, and a few nice surprises. Folks come in very casual attire, some arrive in fully formal clothes, and everything in between. It's a really comfortable vibe and that's something that I appreciate. Maybe you do, too? The owners are a couple and chances are they'll be the ones waiting on you, preparing your food, and treating you love a neighbor who came out to have a good time. Locals who I know LOVE it here. The food is always great, and if the have homemade egg rolls, try them. They're amazing! Also, one of the best burgers I've ever had, and among the ways that we're spoiled in Athens, we have several places with GREAT burgers. Seriously. I mean, don't come to Athens just to eat at a chain. Come on downtown and try places like this and nibble around the edges of town for a few other treats. The name is appropriate. It's THE OPEN DOOR in "the friendly city" in a small, pretty, southern town fercryinoutloud. So I expected that and T.O.D. delivered. Well, I ate-in several times and I don't even know if they Door Dash. It's just an expression, OK? This is not the review to take literally. It's still honest. I've had steak, chicken, prime rib, burgers, the aforementioned egg rolls, and a catfish dinner and it was delicious EVERY time. Every damn time. Folks enjoy the drinks here and this place has huge extra rooms that they open when it's warranted. They don't always have enough staff to be like a chain restaurant/bar and they employ some intermittent staff for busy events, so I don't come expecting a hostess type greeting, white linen, and tables set and ready. They're usually hustling to keep up, take care of their guests who are, from my observation(s), usually friends and neighbors and regulars, and a few folks who are just visiting sprinkled-in for good measure. Yet, it's not so local that the player piano stops and everyone stares when you swing through the saloon doors. Well, through the pretty front door and IF it had saloon doors. It's friendly and welcoming without people being all up in your business. If you're feeling like you're in a hurry, take a deep breath and relax and maybe sit at the bar.

Absolutely the best food in Athens. Best hamburger you can find and incredible service.read more

This was an amazing stop and find on our way home from camp!!!…read more Everything we had was delicious. We started with the cheese curds, they were perfectly fried. Each of us had different burgers. We shared fries and onion rings. Each of us had 3 different shakes and one son had a cookie dough sundae. We all left stuffed and happy! It's outdoor seating, but clean and had big fans to cool you down.

I like this place! While the ice cream good, it isn't transcendent in any way. The experience is…read morewhere it's at. Open aired and in a rural part of Athens, it is a joy to sit in there spacious well maintained facilities. You will also get your order fast and with a smile. Do yourself a favor and have the cheese curds.... you are welcome!

Cute restaurant, decent food and service. My wife and I both opted for burgers which were thick and…read morejuicy. Most people will be quite satisfied with a single patty burger as the double patty burgers are quite thick. Generally this would have been a solid four star experience, unfortunately they lose points for junk fees. During checkout at the counter, there's a little sticker notifying you of a 3.99% fee to use a credit or debit card. Sigh. As a business owner myself, I love customers that use credit cards and the small fee (much lower than 3.99%) that I pay is well worth it as credit cards actually streamline my backend processing compared to cash or checks.

Very quaint establishment just off Hwy 411. Quickly seated and waited on. Full menu available, but…read morethe daily specials caught our attention. Senior players is same as non-senior, but $3 less. All food was very good, but cornbread could be moister. Will definitely return.

The food and drinks are good, and service is as well. My only beef is the portion size of the soup…read more For $4.49, it is a very small portion. The tomato basil soup is excellent, but the portion is tiny! Okay...update...my server had noticed it wasn't enough, so they brought out another cup of soup! The first two photos were the first cup, the 3 rd photo is the fresh cup.

The grade is a 71 at Applebee's on Decatur Pike in Athens. This is a passing score, as grades of 69…read moreand below are considered failing. Applebee's, 2536 Decatur Pk, Athens -- Grade: 71 on Dec 11, 2025 To begin with, the inspector found a live roach in the kitchen; there were also dead roaches and mouse droppings in the area. The inspector discussed a treatment plan with the manager. An employee who entered the kitchen from the back door didn't wash his hands as he began to prepare food. Another kitchen worker preparing raw hamburger didn't change his gloves before going onto another task, but it's required to prevent the spread of bacteria from the raw burger. There's more. When the inspector checked the dishwasher, no sanitizer was running through it, but it's required to properly wash, clean, and sanitize dishes and utensils. The inspector also wrote that employees were wearing excessive jewelry. Rings, watches, and bracelets have crevices where bacteria and dirt can hide, potentially contaminating food. Another employee was observed drinking out of an unapproved container in the kitchen. Kitchen workers are allowed to sip drinks while working, but the containers must have a top and a straw to prevent any accidental spills onto food. (per Don Dare of WATE NEWS)

We got routed around Atlanta because of traffic when traveling for vacation. Saw the sign for…read moreMichael's and as it was getting later in the evening decided it was time to stop for food. What a great choice! The food tastes like someone's Grandma is cooking in the back. Everything was fresh and tasted homemade. We were very pleased.

We went in for dinner. After being seated we waited for over 20 minutes without anyone…read moreacknowledging us. There were 5 people serving tables. We use to enjoy this place but it's gone down hill quickly.

What a wonderful find during our road trip. The people were friendly and the food was great! We…read morewill be back.

Good food, amazing desserts and a wine tasting I did not get to try. You order at check in and food…read moreis brought to your table. Servers were prompt. You dine overlooking the vineyard and tasting area but can have wine with food.

We come here once a year, first thing they had no ribs, they strongly advertise, l had the salad…read morebar, it was fresh, but they had spillage, not kept clean, my trio hamburgers were overcooked, my wife said the coconut shrimp was very good.

We passed through on our way to Florida. Since we do not have a ruby Tuesday's by us any longer, we…read moredecided to stop. The restaurant was not packed, but wait for a table was about 20 minutes for a group of 6. I only ordered the salad bar and I don't think they were keeping up with it. There were several items that were either low or empty. And it was also food all over it. So I don't know how often they go through and refill and wipe down the station. I noticed when I was paying that on the paper ticket the gratuity was in 15, 18, 20 % increments. And when he took my credit card and swiped it in the little handheld machine and handed it to me to put in the tip. It started at 18%.