kitchen closes at 9:30 bar. Bar closes at 11. The food is good but I wish they cooked longer.read more

I was visiting from out of town and wanted to try something local for lunch. This was one of the…read moreonly restaurants I could find that was open during the day on a Friday. It has a cool atmosphere and the service was fine. The food was mediocre at best. We ordered the mozzarella sticks for an app and they were the same as any frozen ones you get at the grocery store. Next we ordered the smash burger with waffle fries. The burger was bland. It needed more seasoning. The only way we got it down was by dipping it in ranch. The waffle fries were the best thing we had but nothing special. I would not eat here again.

After reading reviews from over a half a year ago to 7 years ago I figured I would go and give a…read moreupdated review. We are not from the area, just visiting. That being said the place has a really cool vibe. Interior design and collectibles everywhere make you smile thinking of old times. It feels like a family environment for sure. The old reviews complain of the service. But being from the west coast we expect slower service and just slower overall experience with restaurants in the south. Or anything in the south to be honest. If you don't have a hour to spend then do not eat here. Service was good. The staff are hard workers, probably understaffed compared to our west coast style of restaurants but it was nice not to be rushed. Food was good. For appetizers we had the best fried pickles. For diner we had the catfish, the fried shrimp and a few of the sides. Catfish was really good. Just good southern style fried food. Beer is ice cold! Would go back for sure. Has a bar and pool table area in the back but it's all family friendly. Good place to visit for sure. Not a bar bar, but actually a really neat restaurant and family friendly bar area restaurant

The food was fine but under seasoned, almost 15 minutes to sit us down then an extra 45 to get our…read morefood! The room was so dark our family had to use our phone flashlights smh. Anyways here's some Mac and cheese I made

They sell beer, wine, wine coolers, cigarettes, vapes, dip snuff and lottery tickets here. They are…read moreunusually busy here for some reason. They have lots of beer here. However, it's a little cluttered. You have to walk around in one direction. Then, you find yourself at the counter to pay. I usually don't have trouble parking out front. Customer service is about average here.

Sometimes I wish facial expressions could equate to how good the food tastes. If so, there would be…read moreno poker face at all with me. Just the right amount of seasoning to feel a little kick in your mouth but smooth and delectable going down. It's too good to stuff myself with meal. A dish like this is made to be enjoyed for one more day. Just imagine, once it sits overnight the seasonings will mesh together even more and...hummm some good eating. Whoever was the chef today; kudos to you for a job well done. This was worth the hard work I put in today at work along with bearing the hot temperatures today. I know there are unbelievers who won't believe that I didn't eat it all in one sitting. Here is another shot of what I'm saving for tomorrow. Okay, I did finish off the fried okra; too good to let stay. Listen up, please, come a little closer, just a little more. I'm going to whisper to select individuals even though I know you will share; lol. I went to this restaurant "BackDraft," and ordered something I "would not" order because I'm not one of those people who has an affinity for them. If they are at a family cookout and my nephew, who is the family chef, cooks them on the grill, I might eat one or two. Okay, wait for it, chargrilled oysters. I know some are "clutching their pearls," repeating "say it's not so". Yes, I'm one of those people. However, when I went into the restaurant, I wasn't really hungry but knew that after a long day I had to put something substantial in my stomach for the evening. So, I had a taste for some soup. I ordered the "Gumbo," and the chef "Shawn" (with his innocent demeanor) happened to be walking towards the front counter, and the front desk staff asked him to describe the Gumbo and how he made it. I was intrigued after hearing how he cooked it, thinking it was just going to be some type of tomato-based soup. So, I ordered a cup. Then I kept looking at the "Jacked-Up Oysters," which Shawn guaranteed that I would love. So, I ordered a half-dozen, thinking that I was wasting my money. I took it to go because again I was tired and wanted to get back to the hotel. Let me tell you, the Gumbo was absolutely tantalizing with just the right amount of spice to let you know you are tasting something special. It was nothing as I had anticipated. Also, for the person who is not a real "oyster person," I ate those oysters like there was no tomorrow; like they were the last oysters on earth or like I stole something. Okay, I would NEVER steal anything; not my thing. Life is worth living to the fullest and experiencing it. Chef Shawn, you did your thing, "sir". I can't wait to come back to try other dishes there while I'm traveling. So, walk, skip, hop, run, jog, drive, bike, take the bus, or if you are in the area, please stop by here and have your taste buds awakened. The staff is super friendly and informative about the menu, and the atmosphere is welcoming, with reasonable prices.

Great customer service and delicious for are to be had here if you come. I didn't know it, but they…read moresometimes have daily specials around lunch time. That is what I got yesterday. The special I was after was baked chicken, cabbage and purple hull peas. However, once I arrived, the hostess was walking up to me telling me that they were already out of their special. So, instead, I got their spaghetti with meat sauce and I really enjoyed it. It actually tasted close to how my mama cooks hers. My waitress kept checking on me too while I was here to see if I needed anything. This restaurant is down town Cleveland. So, you might have to park down the street for the restaurant. Therefore, you might have to walk like I did.

Spectators has surely become a go to stop when I visit the hometown. Without stress or delay the…read morewait staff is very helpful and friendly. Its is a great spot to catch up with family and friends and "break bread". On my last visit I throughly enjoyed my drinks with the rest of my family and I personally selected the shrimp quesadilla and a side of pasta and I was very satisfied with my selection. The rest of my family had a variety of fried fish, salads, wings, and such. So if you are in town check them out and you wont be disappointed!

The atmosphere & service is everything! I always get the wings & sometimes a salad. The drinks…read moreare really good. The food is too. The customer service is nice & friendly. Great music...Great vibes.

The Growler is the ideal spot in Oxford to hang out with a group of friends and grab some great…read morebeer on tap! I've been to The Growler quite a few times and have always had a great experience. I decided to swing in this week while back in town and it really held up. The staff working the bar are consistently awesome - they're personable, quick, and extremely helpful. The beer is always well poured. Their food is always great for the atmosphere. Some places tend to get lazy when serving bar food, but that is not the case for The Growler. There is so much seating available if you are planning to hang out with friends, and they have a few tvs and games available for use. It is somehow also a great spot for working - I have typed many, many papers here and have somehow never been too distracted despite this place often being filled with groups of people.

I usually love coming to the Growler and have had good experiences in the past. However, I went…read morethere after my graduation with my family and had such a horrible time. The bartender did not look at us once and when my brother asked if he had any recommendations or a favorite, he responded "no" without even looking up. When I asked for 2 drinks I was told they were out which was fine, but then I asked what they did have and was told, "look if it has a cap on it". The Growler was something my family was looking forward to since they were coming for the first time from Connecticut and had heard good things, but the bartender made it seem like we weren't wanted there. I did not end up getting a drink which was an unfortunate way to end my graduation night.

First off, this place is down the stairs from the street…read more As a NOLA boy, that makes absolutely no sense to me. In New Orleans, if you go below street level, you are probably either in water or in the sewer. Growing up below sea level messes with your head. Anyway, The Blind Pig is a dark, laid-back Oxford staple and I love it. The food is delicious, the beer is cold and plentiful, and it is a great place to watch a game, grab a meal, or just sit around and talk with friends. It also happens to be the first place I ate when I came to Oxford looking for apartments, so it will always have a fond spot in my heart. It is not fancy, and that is exactly why I like it. Hungry? Come here for lunch or dinner. A few standouts for me are the Cuban, the burger, and the nachos. All damn good. Oxford has plenty of newer, prettier, fancier places, but there is something about The Blind Pig that just works. Cold beer, good food, dark room, stairs going underground for reasons I still do not fully trust. What else do you need?

An eclectic selection of brews on tap, food that was simple but tasty and fairly priced, and a cool…read morequasi-subterranean atmosphere. The Blind Pig Pub was a lucky find on our first time in Oxford.

Beer is always cold. Food is always hot and tastes great. Service is good. We love having a quick…read moremeal and getting back to gambling.

Fresh food! High priced in my personal opinion. Fish was sooooo good! Server was very sweet and…read moretentative.

Traveling in the area my husband and I stopped and the Food was great and ambience was good, they…read morehave a big bar and the food is delicious, the service was great out server Josue was nice, the margaritas were good and the Pacifico beer

service was great and friendly. Food was served cold…read more Tacos Al Carbon: cold, meat dry, hot sauce not flavorful, dumped pico in hot sauce so they didn't dirty up another dish. Enchilada plate: cold, dry chicken, topped with lettuce and guacamole. Bean and rice cold. Wouldn't feed it to my dog. Payment was excused. Again service great and friendly. Food terrible.

I frequently travel around Mississippi and the South for work and found the Cotton House to be a…read morebeautiful hotel and overall great stay. When it came to service however, it was severely lacking. Slow, understaffed and rude. I like to look at how a restaurant or bar's higher staff treat their employees. Bar Fontaine's managing staff should be VERY ashamed. I heard management tell off a server and bartender for making a very basic mistake and when I asked them how they liked working there, they simply replied "if I could do it over I would." According to them, the management is super nice to the customers but not to the employees constantly starting drama and making it difficult for an employee to keep their job. The head chef is also apparently a real a-hole and says inappropriate suggestive comments to their female staff as well, the server was telling me. When I was walking out of the hotel on the last day of my stay I encountered one of the managers and talked to them to see how they would treat me. It was an older woman with glasses. She treated me like an old friend which normally I would have enjoyed but this time I was absolutely disgusted. Just from what I was told, I will not be giving service to them again and will not stay at the hotel.

My first visit since the new restaurant opened was great experience. No reservations are needed…read more Breakfast is over at 1030 then they open for lunch at 11am. We were seated and handed menus. The place wasn't very busy so the food came quick as well! Everything was delicious! Those grits!!! Those grits were amazing!!!!! It was very warm in the restaurant and our waiter said the air was off, so he tried to seat us away from the sun.