Great ambiance at Bemiston Cocktail and Speakeasy last night! Look for the red light outside the…read moredoor just to the left of Louie's Wine Dive on North Bemiston Avenue. We came with friends to wait out the rain after dinner at a cafe Manhattan. Everyone had a cocktail: Aviator, classic Cosmopolitan, specialty gin mixed drink with cherry syrup and Crown Royale with Coke. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the specialty drink menu too. There is a delicious looking dinner menu and we all agreed we will come back for dinner soon!

An intimate, low-key, and aesthetic spot to enjoy a nice meal and a good drink. My friend and I…read morecame here one evening for dinner and drinks. Clayton was busy, so street parking was hard to find. Once seated, we were greeted with friendly service and were brought water. I ordered a ginger beer with cranberry juice added to it for a refreshing mocktail. We ordered the Squeaky Cheese to start, the golden-brown cheese curds were gooey and had the perfect crunch. They were served with marinara and a serrano dill aioli. The aioli had just the right amount of spice, complementing the dill flavor. The marinara was saucy and also good. I ordered the Bacon Jam Burger with fries. The burger was juicy, sweet, and had a nice crunch. The bacon jam was subtle, but it enhanced the overall flavor. My only complaint was that the bottom bun came out a bit soggy causing the burger to lose structure as I ate it. The fries were thin and crunchy! I had a lovely experience and would like to come back to try a cocktail!

We made the road trip down to DeSoto to see my brother-in-law and friend play at this bar (A couple…read moreof JEFFS). What a hidden Gem! When we arrived, the garage door was open at the back of the bar giving it that fresh air patio feel. Friendly staff greeted us as we walked in. Cold AB beer products on tap. However, they were having $1 Miller Lite drafts until 6pm (Saturdays) so I started with that. I ordered the fish sandwich served with fries. I would rate that a 3-4 star as it was mediocre. However, other people in our party raved about how good their steak/baked potato or pulled pork sliders were. Our waitress was McKenzie and she was a doll. Kept our drinks coming and very attentive to our table. Band was great! And we had a fantastic time!

My wife and I come here on Thursday night. They have bingo and a free there food is OK. They have…read moresteaks hamburger bar food we enjoy. Have a good time.

Went to Platypus for wedding welcome drinks and it was a fun spot. Drinks were really good and the…read morestaff was great. It's definitely more of a darker, dimly lit, hole-in-the-wall vibe. I didn't try the food, but it looked and smelled really good. Good spot for drinks if you're into a low-key vibe!

I've been here a handful of times with friends and it never disappoints. The crowd is really…read morediverse and the vibe is super welcoming. Great spot for anyone in their 20s and 30s looking for a chill but fun night out. The main bar area has karaoke nights and people get INTO it! They're so talented. If you keep walking through there's another room with games and a small kitchen for food. The menu is simple but the food is unexpectedly amazing and leans mostly vegetarian. The tofu is an absolute 10/10, the fries are good, and the buffalo cauliflower and chicken poppers are both must orders. Oh and the drinks are fun and the bathroom is a whole little experience on its own. Overall, it's just a good time. Definitely coming back.

Lazy Tiger is a part of the Yellow Belly and Extra Wavy family of restaurants that focuses on…read moreinventive cocktail creations and seafood forward dishes. The restaurant itself is quite small and is located on the other side of Yellow Belly. The entrance has minimal space that looks to be able to accommodate 4 or 6 people if you're waiting for a table. Inside, the spacing is fairly decent for being a smaller location. I didn't feel too crammed dining and the 2-seater table was of normal size so there was enough room. We were seated right by the entrance with a curtain separating the area. True to its name, a Tiger statue sits at the entrance which is decorated in tropical manner. The theme continues within the restaurant. Lazy Tiger has a happy hour which if I remember correctly, ended at 6:30. Their cocktails are $12 during happy hour (rather than $14) and they have a selection of snack type items which you could have as appetizers if you'd like. We both got a cocktail. My husband had the human costume (gin, amaro, blanc vermouth, melon, gnartruese, malic acid) and I had the humble brag (gin, rhum, salted banana, forbidden rice, coconut, lemon). Both were refreshing and different but in a good and surprising way. We started with the nachos from the happy hour menu and added some pork belly per our writer's recommendation. I love pork belly anything anyway. The nacho was a huge serving! And it was very tasty with a good amount of crispy pork belly peppered throughout. I had the Morrocan spiced halibut served with couscous, asparagus, Spanish chorizo, tomatoes, pistachio dukkah. Halibut was well seasoned and prepared perfectly. We also shared an order of the vegetable fried rice and added some spam because I am a sucker for spam fried rice. It came with some chili crisps which brought the dish to another level. My husband had the tamales which he thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't get to try some but it looked fantastic. We ended up taking home the rest of my meal and the rest of the fried rice which have been devoured over the weekend. Service was fantastic. I love the vibe, I love the food!

Didn't know if we should enter - the sign for please wait to be seated is right inside the door and…read morethe restaurant is separated with a drape. I peaked my head in and no one was around I asked a customer if I come In it was awkward. The hostess was great and our server was great also! Explained all drinks and about the place. The food was so amazing - we got a bunch to try and liked each thing. The place is small and cozy without feeling crowded. It was a little dark

We recently came here for the second time and met some friends for dinner. It was their first time…read moreeating at the Twisted Tavern. Everything our group ordered was delicious! What really stood out to me was the service we received! I really appreciated not being rushed through our meal. The fact that they actually let you order your courses separately so they're not coming out on top of each other was refreshing. And even though it was a Friday night and there were others waiting to get in we weren't rushed to pay our bill but instead invited to take our time. We hadn't seen or heard much about their pizzas, but we were in the mood for one and decided to order the meat pizza. It was made in a brick oven and it was really tasty. Honestly there were so many toppings that we ended up asking for an extra cup of the marinara sauce to dip it in. The sauce is made in house, it was delicious and the waitress said it's the same one that's used with the spaghetti and meatballs. In regard to the pizza size even though they're considered personal pizzas it was definitely bigger than we were anticipating. I would say they're close to 11 to 12 inches in diameter. My husband and I each enjoyed two pieces with our salad and took the other half home with us. They are definitely big enough to share, especially if you're ordering an appetizer or a salad to go with it. Our group very much enjoyed the artichoke spinach dip. It came with bread that had been cooked in their brick oven and I love that the spinach was in bigger pieces. My husband, and I also shared the harvest salad which had butternut squash on it, candied pecans & goat cheese. It was really yummy. Others in our group enjoyed the salmon and the crispy chicken sandwich. I had recently seen on a local Jefferson County page that many people consider Twisted Tavern the best place for a good piece of cake specifically, their wedding cake . Truth is that was the primary reason why I suggested this restaurant to meet our friends at but sadly by the time we finished our meal and were ready to order dessert they had already sold out. We were told this does not usually happen. Overall, we found tasty fresh food made in house, great service and fair prices. I am already planning another visit to the Twisted Tavern (so I can try their wedding cake! ).

Went in to the bar for late night drinks & apps. Our…read moreserver, Sarah, was amazing. Drink refills appeared like magic. Never once did our table if 10 have to ask for a refill. We ordered apps. Spinach dip, onion rings, fried pickles, Brussel sprouts, and aside of spaghetti. The brussels sprouts were nicely fried, a little greasy. The fried pickles were lightly breaded, but very salty. The side of spaghetti was large enough to be a full serving. Wasn't overly impressed with the food, but the service here was top-notch.

Stopped in randomly on Sunday to grab a bite before hitting the road. Food came quick and was…read moresteaming hot! This post is to commend the staff. They were amazing. One of the sandwiches came out a bit crispier than the other. No biggie to us but management came out and replaced the sandwich as it wasn't up to their standards. 10/10! Sat at the bar and ended up having a mimosa and the bar tender was the kindest sweetest individual. Overall the staff made this great and the food was tasty. I'm a fan

Great place for Happy Hour. Classic Cocktails are only $10, Selected Draft Beer $5 and two…read moredifferent wines $8 a glass. If you're hungry and want a nosh, they've got Truffle Fries for $5. Those are some great prices. Our first bartender was Danielle and she made me an excellent Extra Dry Vodka Martini with a Twist. As I sipped my Martini, I enjoyed an order of Truffle Fries and the order was HUGE. Not knowing how big it was, my friend and I each ordered fries. We easily could have shared one and still had leftovers. My second classic cocktail was a, Old Fashioned. Being a fan of classic cocktails, I enjoy Happy Hours that offer them at reduced prices. Again, Danielle prepared a masterfully made cocktail. Danielle was very personable. My friend and I enjoyed chatting with her. Around 4 PM there was a shift change and we got me meet the next bartenders coming on duty. Sam and Kim didn't make us any drinks, but they were fun to banter with while we finished our cocktails. I thought the set up of the Social Club was cool. You've the bar in the center. Then the pizza and burger offerings each have their own kitchens. Also, beware that the restroom is not gender specific. It's one large room with separate stalls that have doors and walls that go floor to ceiling. You'll never know who's next door or what they're doing. I'll be back when the weather gets cooler to enjoy their large patio.

I've been in twice from out of town. It's the perfect spot to hang out if you are by yourself or…read moremeeting a friend for happy hour. The vibe is cool, laid back and classy. On my visit this week I had the $9 HH smashburger and a glass of rose. It was the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. Love that it's quiet, chill and no tvs. TYTY!!!!

The service was unfortunately very disappointing. I'm not sure of our server's name, but throughout…read morethe meal he never once responded with a simple "you're welcome" after we thanked him. He also rushed us while we were trying to look over the menu and didn't give us enough time to decide what we wanted. At the end of the meal, I asked for my change back since, unfortunately, the level of service did not warrant a tip. When he returned with the change, he didn't say a single word. The entire experience felt cold and disrespectful. This was especially disappointing because this restaurant has been a birthday tradition for my friends and me for years. We've always enjoyed coming here, so it was unfortunate to have such a poor experience on what should have been a special occasion.

Great place to stop in for a cocktail! NO, it's not JUST bourbon!!! My daughter and I shared a…read morePurple Daisy Minuet which was DELICIOUS. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was lovely, dark and cozy. Have driven past a gazillion times, but hope to stop in again soon (maybe at the BEGINNING of the evening instead of at the END).

Very cool spot. Cozy, great selection of spirits, wonderful service. I can totally see it being a…read moreregular spot for many people, deservingly! Special recognition for the espresso martini, soooo fresh - and the High West campfire (get it in an old fashioned!!)