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    Bar Keeps Eatery and Taps

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Asian Fusion
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Angela J.

    The service was outstanding!!! The ambiance was kinda quiet. The parking lot was packed but they had a lot of tables open. It's spacious inside, so you're not cramped with other people. The food was amazing. The sweet chili pork tacos was the best thing we had, besides the cold beer. Lol... we will definitely be back

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    Erin W.

    I've been here twice now and the first time was so, so good with quick service but the second time around was slightly different of an experience. The service was on the slower side, but there were only 3 servers working. I ordered the Firecracker Shrimp for an appetizer and the Pad Thai with steak for my entrée. The Firecracker Shrimp was quite underwhelming, I thought it was going to be tossed in the sauce and the batter didn't want to stay on the shrimp 6/10. The Pad Thai barely had any steak and the steak it had was basically crumb sized, not only that but it had a strong citrus taste and was dry 6/10. I wouldn't order either dishes again, but last time I came I ordered the Firecracker Chicken bowl and that was so good! So I'd say it just depends on what you order if it's going to be good or not.

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    Brandon B.

    I love this place. I have a wide range of foods I like and this curry is on the money. If you like spicy it can't quite reach the level you would want but the flavor is on point. I'm telling you come here and get the curry, queso, or poke bowl. All absolute money!

    Belle S.

    Regular for good and inexpensive food. Fun little bar lounge area. Love the casual lighting and different seating options.

    The flattest beer I've ever had in my life. The was a criminal beer to serve someone.
    Jacob M.

    Pretty mixed bag but I don't live in Nacogdoches so only passing through. THE DINING ROOM: When you enter it has a weird gutted aesthetic of concrete floors and a big bar to the right. The second thing I noticed was all the red chairs were disgustingly stained. Weird gross patterns. Apparently it was formerly a Chinese place so I guess they kept the dirty chairs. 1/5 THE BEER: The have a giant beer list which I presume is keeping with the Barkeeps name. We ordered 3 different drafts and they all came out flat. Not a good sign when you purport to be a beer joint. Must have kegs sitting around for a long time or they have no idea how to do a proper tap. The flattest beer I've ever had in my life. 1/5 THE FOOD: Getting to the menu it was not at all what I expected based on the name. Pho, Bahn Mi, Naan tacos, Asian bowls, Salads, Curries, they all looked amazing on the menu. Pictures on yelp also looked great. We ordered Samosas, Boudin Eggrolls, and Potstickers for appetizers and they were all delicious. Had never had Boudin Eggrolls before and they did not disappoint. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki bowl with cucumber, avocado, lettuce, and white rice was FANTASTIC. The sauce was delicious and all of it was delicious and fresh. Would love to order this again. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. No complaints there. 5/5 THE SERVICE: A little slow but we were a big group. 4/5 OVERALL: For the food alone I would go back again the kitchen was crushing it. I would avoid the draft beer. Wish they would update the tables and chairs. 4/5

    Marcy C.

    Reviewing after two visits! We're first stumbled across this place when we came to Nac for parents weekend two months ago. We had some good cocktails. I'm sure we had some apps too. This time around we got the steak salad, pad tai, pho, and shrimp salad. All were pretty tasty. Their mimosas are good but our favorite is their Summer Fizz. Highly recommend! We'll definitely put this place on repeat when we're back in town. see pics:)

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    Paola V.

    Food was so good, service was great, and the ambiance was awesome. I went with my family so it was about 8 of us we were visiting my nephew who goes to SFA and he recommended the place his favorite place to eat. I ordered the curry at level 1 it was so good. They have different levels of spiciness for the curry.

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    Had their ramen it was delicious but it tasted a little too much like ginger but other thank that the food i ordered was good

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    This place is consistently great! The tofu stir fry is usually a sure thing. They also make a great Moscow Mule.

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    Bar Keeps is one of the best restaurants of Nac. Try their chicken pad thai, you wont be disappointed. So much delicious food for one order

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    Great place.. Great food. Definitely love their Pho. Staff very helpful and friendly.

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    7 years ago

    Awesome place with amazing asian fusion food and a great beer/drink selection. Rare gem in East, TX.

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    Service is for crap. In process of waiting now 45 minutes for meal....waiting....waiting....waiting

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