NEIGHBORS KITCHEN & YARD -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more It's currently approximately $197° in Texas and somehow Doug and I STILL walk into restaurants asking the same ridiculous question: "Can we sit outside?" At Neighbors Kitchen & Yard? YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SIT OUTSIDE. Oh. My. Stars. Their multi-level outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River and has plenty of shade cloth, fans AND misters--which means even those of us determined to dine outdoors during the surface-of-the-sun portion of the Texas calendar can actually enjoy ourselves. Neighbors is located at The Crossing in Bastrop, which is a really cool little destination of its own with other businesses and shopping nearby. But let's get to the important stuff... BEER. CHEESE. DOGS. GREAT SERVICE. We happened to visit while they're trying out a Golden Hour special for September from 4-6 PM. Selected draft beers are $2 off, and appetizers--except wings--are also $2 off. Naturally... We considered it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate both specials. For research purposes, obviously. We tried FOUR different beers. Doug's winner was the Blonde. Mine? The BLUEBERRY BEER over ice. AWWEEEE SHITTTT. That was GOOD. Then came the food. OG Warm Cheese Dip Phenomenal. I would happily sit beside the Colorado River with that cheese dip and a beer and call it dinner. Doug ordered the Brussels sprouts. TO. DIE. FOR. Seriously, we were completely happy with everything we tried. But here's another thing that will get me every single time... They LOVE dogs. Not "we technically allow dogs." DOG FRIENDLY. Our pups were welcomed and immediately received two separate bowls of water. Little details like that tell me a lot about a place. And then there's Sadi, our server. SPECTACULAR. Friendly, attentive and one of those servers who helps turn a good outing into a place you're already talking about visiting again before you've even left. Great food. Great beer. Great specials. Fantastic service. Dogs genuinely welcomed. Beautiful Colorado River views. And an outdoor setup designed by people who apparently understand that some of us are stubborn enough to sit outside in Texas no matter WHAT. We LOVE it here. We will absolutely be back. Which brings us to... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants Would Doug and I leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? AWWEEEE SHITTTT... apparently we'd put them on in 197° weather. Neighbors didn't just earn all five pairs. They earned 'em with a river view, cold beer, warm cheese dip and water bowls for the dogs. That's how you knock our britches off. Portions were larger. We dove right in before pics.

This was our first visit to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. Sianna was our server and she was…read moreoutstanding!! We spent a couple of hours here (on a Saturday) because we were just chillin' and not in a hurry. The covered patio was perfect of a hot July day! We had an appetizer and a couple of Iron Bridge beers first. Then we ordered the Caprese Sandwich and a large pizza that was half "Gettin' figgy wit it" and half "Riverside Veggie". OMG! It was amazing! We also had the whiskey flight, an Old Pro and a Gold Rush. We completely loved everything that we ordered. And again, Sianna was such a great server. Very attentive and friendly without being over the top. We definitely will come back and ask for her next time we visit Bastrop. Great job guys! I can easily see why y'all are voted the best pizza! Thanks for such an amazing experience

Liberty Dance Center is amazing! My daughter Yaretxy takes ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary…read moreclasses here, and she is absolutely thriving. The teachers are highly trained, professional, and do an incredible job keeping the kids motivated and inspired. My daughter loves coming to class every week. I highly recommend this studio!

Marisa is great. My granddaughter really enjoyed the classes she took. We plan on taking more…read moreclasses. Yes, I recommend this place.

We had a delicious lunch. I had the 602 Alfredo. It was very flavorful and creamy. My husband had…read morethe chicken fried chicken with potatoes the green chili gravy was amazing!! We of course tried a beer or 2. We really liked the 602 Clever Gurl! Very delicious! Our server was very nice and helpful. We loved the vibe of the brewing company. We will definitely be back!

Hit up this place for a Saturday night of good food and music. 602 hit the note for both. We…read morestarted with a dirty martini, where there were choices on the vodka depending on your taste and budget. The beer selection has lots of familiar brews and some fun different ones. The bartender was great about explaining each. The dinner menu had some tried and true items, like the burger and fries. But, 602 is now leaning on its roots and culture with a mediterranean menu. Since I couldn't choose one, I decided on the mixed grill plate. Kafta, taouk, beef kabobs, hummus, tabouli and a side of garlic sauce. The burger is made with Wagu beef and was cooked perfect. It was everything it should have been. The mixed grill was nothing that I would have expected to find in Bastrop. The taste, the portions and just the offering of menu items that was not the usual that is easily found in this town. The garlic sauce was perfect to put over the meat. I did wish I had a little more and should have asked for a side. The hummus was fresh, and the portion size of that and the meal was extremely filling. The music outside was perfect after. 602 is a family run business who is true to their roots and also true to the grub that the locals look for, topped with great adult beverages!

Great People very fair priced friendly Knowledgeable. Larry…read moreworked with our Grandson on a repair job. Thank you

I was looking for a place to fix my husband's guitar and stumbled upon this little shop in Bastrop…read moreon Google. I am so glad I did. The shop is just amazing and Larry is so friendly and helpful. He obviously loves music! We ended up buying my daughter's guitar from Larry and was so happy to support a local small business and just happen to find the guitar of her dreams. Thanks Larry!!

John Maverick = silly, goofy, awesome magician!…read more We hired Mr Maverick for our daughter's 4th magical fairy birthday and let me tell you...his magic tricks were great! The kids ate it up...lots of comedy in his act and the parents enjoyed it just as much as the kiddos. But his best trick by far was the fact that he kept 20 four year olds engaged, seated on a blanket, laughing non-stop and totally amazed for 30 whole minutes! David Copperfield couldn't do that. This guy is GREAT! Highly recommend.

I've caught three of Maverick's magic shows over the last year and have been uniformly impressed…read more Once at a party held by our church, and twice at Sherwood Forest Faire. He's quick witted without being condescending or mean, even when being heckled unkindly. All three of my kids (ages 11, 13, and 15) enjoyed his show at our church, and he made a point of ensuring the kids were as engaged as the adults. At the Faire he drew quite the diverse crowd at both shows I went to. At one he was repeatedly propositioned by an older woman clearly into her cups; he handled the situation with wit and grace. In short, he's clearly a professional performer and very good at what he does.

Awesome most of time. Sometimes your food order doesn't make it to you. And occasionally the…read moretheaters smell like urine. It's all we have in Bastrop, so, we definitely still go. Lol. We do drive to Austin often to go see movies, too. When we do get our food at film alley, the food is actually good. The seats recline which is awesome. And they do bring your food order to you (most of time). So I'd still def recommend.

Love this little old town theater, great family atmosphere, and best burger I have had anywhere in…read moreTX. My wife loves the chicken sandwich. No kidding try the food.

It is so great to have a music shop here locally! Gary's customer service is first rate!read more

Called to get my 12-string restrung, and was surprised they charged $35. But, when I got there,…read morethe guy says it would be $70 with the "additional rush fee"! Nope.... Strait music in Austin does it for a flat $25. Blakes lost all my business. Sad, because Bastrop needs a good music store.

This "psychic medium" uses a personal medical story (brain surgery) to build trust with those who…read moreare grieving, but the actual service provided was non-specific and felt entirely fabricated She exploits people by claiming she's channeling loved ones. If you want to be closer to your loved ones, this is not the route to take. It's of a dark nature when you allow a stranger to hold your vulnerability and speak on behalf of who you think are your loved ones "coming through". No one has the power to speak for the deceased, and using that claim to take money from grieving families is predatory. Please do not let your emotions be used against you by someone looking for a profit. She may have had a neurological experience from her so called "surgery miracle" but by claiming she has a "gift" she's been able to bypass the con-artist label. The attention-seeking from this manipulator is a complete scam. Be very wary of the claims made on this page. It's a predatory tactic aimed at people in a fragile state. You may think you're getting answers, but she's simply reading you as an individual and telling you what you want to hear. Tara Bonner is nothing short of a crook.

i have seen tara three times now -- twice for energy healing & mediumship, and once for an in-depth…read moretarot reading. she is absolutely wonderful! her energy is incredibly warm, approachable, kind, and welcoming. she is very clear about her process, and her empathy is apparent. before seeing tara i had zero experience with reiki or with mediumship, and i truly had no idea what to expect. in my first session (i told her NOTHING about why i had come to see her), she blew me away by noting several issues that there was absolutely *no* way she could have known -- including one real showstopper. i absolutely recommend visiting tara, even if you are new to energy healing and/or mediumship and/or tarot. she takes care to explain everything and is very insightful. i have left all three visits feeling lighter, calmer, very seen/understood, and extremely supported. tara is an absolute gem!