Seems like every time I'm in Hays I stop in Thirsty's for the great food n service…read more This trip had the giant Pig Tail with Mac n cheese and the mash potatoes. Also had an appetizer of fried pickles. Everything was great and the pig tail was huge enough to share with a co-worker lol. It is an interesting decor and makes you want to have fun. Like I said every time I'm in Hays this is one place I must hit.

I sat at the bar and order a steak, it was delicious and perfectly cooked. I got the side salad and…read morebaked beans and both were very good. The place looks as though it was originally built for something else but it makes for an interesting atmosphere. I came during a weeknight, but I bet it's very fun on the weekends, particularly if they have live music which it definitely has room for. The wait staff was very friendly and easy on the eyes.

Always good food and friendly service. Staff is always friendly and the beers are always cold. Best…read moreburgers in town!

Had lunch here with the pickle burger and tots. I love fried pickles so I found it interesting so I…read moretried it. Was very impressed and enjoyed it. It appears to be a very popular place at lunch as it got very busy while we were there. Service was fast and they checked regularly on us.

The food was delicious service mid been here a lot it was overall great I do recommend this place…read moreCollin out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stopped here to have a lunch meal before a large dinner was planned in the evening. We were greeted…read moreand seated immediately. The hostess was super customer service oriented and the server was also very much so as well. We saw that they had lunch specials for $9.99 and also Oktoberfest specials on beer: $4 pints & $5 tall steins. We ordered: Cheesy Sticks Starters, 2 Old Chicago Chopped Salads, 1 Oktoberfest Beer, and 1 Heineken 0% Alcohol Beer. Everything came out within a good amount if time: about 7 mins for the starter, and 10 mins after that for the salads. The cheesy bread was pretty good, hot and flavorful. It came with a marinara dipping sauce. The salads were tiny and served in small bowls. They definitely were not worth $10 each, but maybe $3 each, as they were side salad size, not lunch salad size. We had excellent customer service here so I kept it at 3 stars. The food quality and portion sizes was a bit off.

Gella's Diner is an absolute gem in Hays…read more From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor sets the tone--warm, stylish, and way more inviting than you'd ever expect from a brewery‑diner combo. The service matches the atmosphere perfectly: friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help you navigate their creative menu. The food here is where things really take off. The steak & blue cheese salad was outstanding--fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. The ahi tuna poke nachos were another knockout, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And if you're a burger person, this place is dangerous in the best way. Their burgers are consistently amazing: juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Of course, you can't come to Gella's without enjoying their great beer, brewed right on site. Every pint feels like it was crafted to pair perfectly with the food. If you're in Hays, Gella's is a must‑visit. Creative dishes, great beer, beautiful space, and service that makes you feel right at home. An easy five stars.

There were 18 of us here for dinner this evening. Our server Hannah did an amazing job she kept our…read moreglasses full, the table cleared and laughed along with this crazy group of old people, I would say "mature" but there was none of that present tonight.

I'll be honest: Russell, Kansas, was not on my mental map of places to eat well. But fate (and…read moreYelp) intervened. Suddenly we were pushing open the door to Waudby's entering, notably, through the bar side, which felt charmingly unpretentious in a you-wouldn't-get-this-in-Manhattan sort of way. The space splits cleanly between lively bar energy and a quieter, separate dining room, which I deeply appreciated after hours on the road and approximately twelve internal monologues. Then, the food. Genuinely outstanding. I ordered the Philly, fully expecting road-trip decent, and instead received something delightful, indulgent, and as good as versions I've had in Pennsylvania neighborhoods where people argue loudly over sandwiches. But the true sleeper hit? The cornballs. Please, I beg you, do not pass on them. They are crispy, nostalgic, and perfect. The kind of globs of fried bliss you'll still be thinking about once you're home pretending to only eat salads. Waudby's is proof excellent food exists far beyond city zips, and I would absolutely return. If I find myself in Russell again, this is a mandatory stop. The waitress and servers were absolute sweeties. My friend adds: the homemade ranch dressing was so good, you could almost drink it.

One of the WORST restaurants I've ever been to, flies were EVERYWHERE, not only was the food cold…read morebut flies were landing constantly on my food and in my drink. Which makes sense considering a health inspector came and spoke with me and my friends about our food, we made sure to give our honest opinion, terrible. OH and i heard racial slurs being passed at the bar. Only go here if you want to waste your time and money.

Small enough to feel cozy, and large enough to have a great menu. We needed advice, as so many…read moreitems sounded delicious. Our waiter, Ryker, did a great job steering us to the Cajun pasta and the steak and blue cheese salad. Both were freshly prepared, plentiful, and tasty. Restaurants like this have put Hays on this cross-Kansas driver's map!

Love the ambience of this tavern meets vintage supper club vibe. They have a bar with local beers…read moreon tap and rustic ranch style tables. Casual with the Kansas plains steakhouse feel and flavor. Service was great and so was my steak. They don't mess around. All we needed was a dart board.

We stopped in for an early dinner and happened to hit Happy Hour. My family had chips and salsa,…read morebeers, pizza, steak, spaghetti and a kids meal and our meal was so cheap and so delicious. My husband has not stopped raving about his pizza. I haven't had steak in so long because it's pricey where we live so I was excited to have one. The only recommendation I would have for the kids menu is that they double the portion of spaghetti and take away the side. Our server was excellent. It was a little loud when we got there but a kids baseball team was finishing up. After they left, it was quiet. Nice restaurant. Glad we checked it out during our trip.

Addie was our server and she was attentive to our needs. We started with an adult beverage and then…read morehad the pretzel appetizer. I ordered the chicken tenders and my husband got the macaroni and cheese. Both entrées were very good. The atmosphere was conducive to conversation. The strangest thing about this restaurant was finding the bathroom. I would definitely come back if I was in the area.

Just had a quick lunch and the food and service were excellent as always. This place consistently…read moreserves up very good food in a timely manner with top-notch service. I had the Hatch burger today, which was just right to refuel me for the afternoons work. My server was a very pleasant young lady named Louise, and she definitely stayed on top of her customers to make sure everyone had everything they needed! Highly recommend this place for any meal!

The food was excellent and definitely plenty of it. Mark was a great waiter. Will definitely go…read moreback when we are in the area!

We always have a great experience here! This time our favorite bartender was there! Teagan is…read moreabsolutely wonderful! Our food was amazing. Service outstanding! Thank you Teagan, Mary and O!

Decent service great food been here a lot love this great establishment thank god I got in early…read moresometimes takes long to get food but good Collin Out

Amazing hand pattied bacon cheese burger and hand cut fries! Found this place while traveling…read morethrough. Wish we had this place at home!

Hello fellow yelpers!…read more Let me start by saying yes I am a local but If you're reading this you likely want somewhere to eat In russell so that sort of makes you a local too. If just for tonight. Ok let's address the elephant in the room. There are no reviews for this place however the former establishment in this location still has reviews that are active and have it show up first so no one scrolls down to this. So yes I've posted this review in both locations. So with that in mind. We will start with service. This place has a few of my favorite folks working here and they are all focused on making sure you have a good time and enjoy your visit. If there is room at the bar go ahead and belly up! We're friendly and the bar tenders are multi talented (food and drinks). If not or if you have a large group the tables are just fine too the waitstaff out there is great too. Soda is self service from the fountain with as many refills as you care to get. If something a little stronger strikes your fancy they have 5-6 taps with solid selections (avalanche, flight, michelob ultra, coots light etc). They also have a full bar with great mixed drinks if that's more you're speed. Now for the food. I typically gravitate towards the specials so I lay them out here. Monday: tacos! Believe it or not these are the best tacos in town. They make a fossil taco (similar to a double decker) in beef or chicken that is great! Or a smothered burrito that is also an excellent choice. Tuesday: my favorite! Wing night! No boneless junk wings here. These are the biggest juiciest wings in 3 counties. I cannot get enough! They have an array of sauces that will please anyone. If the wings aren't enough they also have 1.50 cans of your favorite beer. Wednesday: ok here's our first pizza night! Mediums are on special (7 or 8$ don't remember which) any way you want them. If you can't find a pizza you like here that's a you problem. I personally dig the firebox pizza. And a $1.75 draft to wash it all down. Thursday: varies so here we will talk About the rest menu in general. Salads, sandwiches, soups, pastas, oh an amazing appetizers (see more on this on Sunday). The special for Thursday varies but 2.50 well drinks are a staple. Friday: pizza take 2! 13$ large any way you want it. And $3.25 big drafts to finish the week of proper. Saturday: 9.99 double cheeseburgers! I find it remiss that I have yet to mention the burgers they are moist/flavorful and there are enough varieties to sate any burger lover. 12$ domestic buckets and Sometimes if your really lucky they have Karaoke. Sunday: funday! 2 for 10 appetizers. Tater kegs, rooster tails, fried mushrooms, egg rolls, mozzarella sticks, fried green beans mozzarella sticks! All awesome. The special rotates a bit but gizzards, lamb fires, pork tenderloin etc have made an appearance. Ok now for a plug for the waitstaff. Tracy, Sarah, Denise, Melissa and Mackayla all work very hard to make sure your drinks are full and your order is right. Stop in and say hello. It's a great place. Best in town. I have no affiliation with this location other than eating here way to often. I don't think about yelp very often when I home but after a recent trip I glanced through the local reviews and couldn't let it go without getting my review on the record.