I'd rate this place 5 stars because of the staff and the fresh, delicious food. It's located on the main street in Buda. We were welcomed and seated quickly, drink orders taken. We looked over the menu and asked our waiter what was popular and what they like best. We enjoyed a beautiful salad and a burger that was OUTSTANDING! Just a great ambience in this historic building, relaxed atmosphere, and great music in the backgroud. read more

Very Disappointed -- We Won't Be Returning This place used to be one of our favorites, but unfortunately, things have really gone downhill since the refurbishment. The menu has changed, the portions are noticeably smaller, and the prices have gone way up. I don't mind paying for good food, but I do expect the food and experience to justify the price. This is starting to feel like the prices of the downtown tourist spots, as if they think we're in Fredericksburg. Most of the people who live here are hardworking, middle-class families. We don't mind spending money, but we shouldn't have to pay premium prices for smaller portions simply because a restaurant has a Main Street view. Sadly, this used to be a favorite of ours. It isn't anymore, and we won't be returning. Start looking at why places are closing down, because you're NOT getting community support! I wonder why? I would like to say that the service has always been good it's just the prices and how they charge for everything separately now.. nope! read more

We were greeted as we walked in. no waiting. the hostess took us to our seats. Fast and efficient service. Our food came quickly. Delicious! The ambiance was comfortable and welcoming We will go back! read more

Elliot was our server and he was amazing! He kept checking on us and had conversations about what our hobbies were. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy. We got our food and it was delicious. I can't wait to go back! read more

The food and service were absolutely amazing! We can't wait to come back for another date night. We wish we had taken photos of the food, but needless to say, our mouths ate before the camera did . The shrimp and grits were delicious and packed with so much flavor, and the pasta was just as incredible. Overall, Brooklyn Down South is such a great hidden gem in Buda, Texas. Great food, great service, and definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

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We were sat at a table promptly, but that's where the interaction with the staff stopped. We sat for 10+ minutes and no one brought water, took any orders, or even gave us a "we'll be with you in a minute!'. It wasn't crowded, there were lots of wait staff around, and they were serving people who came in after us. We ended up just getting up and leaving and going to Garcia's next door and had a much better experience. read more

Walked in was Sat down, Bartender waitress was rude and out of three of us she gave us one menu and laughed when I asked for more . read more

The restaurant was very, extremely noisy. Very loud! The lobster bisque was good, but too salty. She ordered a fried chicken sandwich, which came with stone cold french fries. Our server quickly offered to bring fresh, and when they finally came they were hot. I ordered salmon eggs Benedict. I requested, and got, the salmon medium rare. It was good. The dish included massive amount of spinach, which was very, very wet, and flooded the plate. The eggs were both hard boiled, and there was no English muffins until I requested them from our server. I do think he should have noticed the lack prior to serving the dish. On the posyside, the "improved old fashioneds" were terrific!! Too noisy, and tremendous lack of attention. read more

The absolute worst I've been here several times and every time it gets worse and worse and worse today I sat at of the bar for 12 minutes without ever being and then I went to the restroom, came back and sat another eight minutes without being approached in the meantime, the waitresses and Bartender all set at the other end of the having some kind of laugh meeting. I promise you this I will never spend another minute here and I will tell everyone that I know not to come here you guys are the absolute worst. read more

Brooklyn's Down South is a great restuarant in Buda off Main Street. The staff is really friendly and checked on us several times during our visit. The drinks were great. We had a couple of margaritas. We had fried green tomatoes that were very tasty, with perfectly breaded crust. My wife had Shrimp & Grits. She said it was very good, but wasn't her favorite. I had the Dr. Pepper braised beef dish. The beef was tender enough to tear away small bites. It came with a couple sides. I think we had the Mac & Cheese, roasted garlic potatoes, seasonal veggies and spicy Brussels sprouts. Everything was really seasoned well. The ambiance is sort of small town, family-owed generational pride in serving the community-type vibes. We initially visited this place because of the In Kind app discount. But have repeated our visitation because of the people and the food. Buda is a lovely place! read more

We ordered shrimp and grits, boudin balls, and Cajun eggs Benedict. The Benedict surprised me because it wasn't a plate. It jut came as the Benedict. The server asked me if I wanted any sides with it which should've been an indication to me. But it was fine because I was full. Besides the hollaindaise sauce having Tabasco, it really lacked flavor. The shrimp and grits also lacked flavor. All the flavor was in the shrimp so you really need to mix it all in to spread the flavor. I recommend the blackened shrimp. The sausage that came with it also lacked flavor. The boudin balls were good and probably my favorite part. All in all, I don't recommend this place for brunch food. I'll be back for dinner and update the review for dinner as well. read more

This is a local gem in downtown Buda with Cajun flare. We've been a couple of times. The first time I had the portabella sandwich, which was delicious. This time I had their chicken and dumplings which was a good home cooked choice. I had a hibiscus refresher to drink, perfect for the heat. read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Chicken and dumplings - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

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A new favorite spot for us to frequent now that we are near Buda. The staff was friendly, although somewhat absent minded with our orders. They made up for it with spot on quality food and drinks. They have an extensive drink menu and an above average beer listing, even if it didn't have anything for me. The restaurant has a nice vibe somewhere between sports bar and bistro. read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Dia de Los Muertos Special - Chile Relleno with Mole - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

Ordered 2 Mexican martinis and gave me 2 shakers both 1/4 full and when I asked him and showed him he said I poured it already and I showed empty glass and he just shrugged. read more

We were quickly seated and the service was great. The staff were attentive and very friendly This is a cute restaurant and has a nice vibe and we enjoyed the ambiance. We immediately ordered the Braised Short ribs as the menu said it took longer for this entree. So we ordered the Lobster Bisque. As soon as the bisque was brought to the table we were informed the short ribs were already ready. Since we just got the bisque we said hold the ribs until we eat the bisque. The bisque was tasty but it seems the recipe was different than I had had it a few years ago. Seems it was less tomato based than before but no complaints. When we go the entree it was good but you could tell with the ribs that sitting under the heat lamp while we ate the bisque had dried out the ribs just a bit. However, they were good and the sides were great. I'm really liked the spicy roasted Brussels Sprouts and the mash potatoes were very good as well. Had we known the ribs would have been ready so quickly we wouldn't have ordered the bisque - it just kind of threw off the timing of the dishes Enjoyed everything and we will be back! read more

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Service was great. Food is good typically not a long wait. my wife and I enjoy dining in.

Today is hubby's birthday so we tried something different. This has been on our list for a year so we thought it was a great place to celebrate. Note: most items are ala cart. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and sat in the front of the restaurant with a great view. Kennedy was our waitress and she was so helpful! After patiently answering all our questions and sharing her advice, hubby went with the alligator bites, braised short ribs, red beans and rice, and Brussels sprouts. I had the lobster bisque and fried shrimp. It was so good! The worst thing on our plates were my shrimp and they were good! If you want to celebrate and have a nice dinner, you must try it! read more

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The first three times we went the food and service were great. However, the last time we went the hamburger meat was subpar (lots of filler and little meat) and the fries were cold, note we came during the week. For us it just takes once and we will eat elsewhere. Managers wake up there are new restaurant in town you need to be on you best game. Astra gets 5 stars!!!!!!! read more

Peach street salad was good. Atmosphere was nice. Don't recommend the Burgers. Wait staff not knowledgeable about menu. read more

We came here a few weeks ago for dinner. My fiancé got the Dr Pepper braised beef, which was very good. Definitely recommend that entree. I got the burger and fries which was alright. The crab stuffed avocado was solid quality wise, although I felt $18 for that and $17 for the lobster bisque was a little pricey. This is also in a solid location, in downtown historic Buda. read more

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A great lunch with a friend. Service was wonderful! Everyone should try the restaurant!

Great little scratch kitchen in downtown Buda. They have a great selection of brunch items along with drinks! They made a delicious mocktail for me so I didn't feel left out. The food is marvelous (except the pancakes! Dry and flat, get anything else!!) and the service was spot on. read more

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Waffle was cold and tasted/looked bad. Everything else on it tasted ok. Service was good.

Brooklyn's use to be a spot in Buda worth the effort, food , service, staff consistent. With the constant staff turnover the diminishing abilities of management and the shrinking menu it is obvious they are headed for closure. They show all the signs of a use to be Place. If you are a long time customer like us , you will yearn for the previous staff And effort. They also wiped out rewards program months ago and after 3-4?months still have not corrected. read more

Food and service were very good. Loved the Peach Street salad with chicken breast on top. It's my "go to" food there. Love their bread pudding too! read more

The food was very good. The service was on the ball and it's a nice place. We went there on a whim for Sunday Brunch and we were glad we did. Check it out. read more

First time visiting, and will not be our last! We got seated right away and our food came out quickly. Logan was our server and he was friendly, educated on the menu and gave great recommendations. Our food was 5 stars and the drinks were good too. I look forward to dining here again. read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Grilled chicken with seasonal veggies and Mashed Potatoes. Cesar salad. Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

We went in for seafood and were told that they were out of several items. IMHO there are too many menu choices anyway. Maybe just focus on a few good items. read more

Great food, great staff, great service. Host was welcoming and our waitress was very attentive. Cute place that we'll definitely visit again! read more

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We went today to have lunch as soon we arrived one of the server ask me if I had a reservation and i said no, she didn't greet me or say hi, she just asked how many and how many minutes to wait. Our server he seems hurry and anxious and he didn't ask or check on the food. He did not offer water or refill. He didn't ask if we want a drink. The whole experience was bad from beginning to end. We had been many times in the restaurant but this time the experience was not very satisfying. I do not think we will come back to restaurant because the service has declined a lot and the greeting was not there. We didn't feel welcomed. You need to improve in greeting your guest, check the food, offer a drink. You need to train your servers to provide a better service and make dinning experience more satisfying. read more

Christina was a fantastic waitress. The food was great the service was fast, great ambiance. read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

First two visits were charming. Food was excellent. Service immaculate. Third visit could well be the last. Chicken with dumplings, the menu special for the night, was presented as a bowl of gloppy-glue with stuff in it. Waitress was accommodating friendly, and without attitude. The replacement to gloppy -glue was gumbo with someone's hair on the edge of the dish. A Chicken/BLT sandwich is something one has to try hard to screw up. And try-hard they must have. I skipped the onions and avocado, asking for lettuce and tomato only with mayonnaise on the side. The sandwich was served on toasted Thick Bread, a soggy, "Fryer-fat" non-crispy half breast of dry chicken, with limp bacon, wet lettuce, and tomato slices all on Dry Texas Toast. Shrimp Macaroni and cheese was lacking the creamy goodness of Mac and Cheese while the Shrimp were cooked with Cajun spice. This dish was no different than the rest. In conclusion I think Brooklyn's Down South suffers from Poorly executed food coming from an under-trained kitchen staff. Third time is the last time. read more

The service was excellent and I had a fabulous burger cooked perfectly and French fries that were just right in terms of crispness. We had no trouble being seated with very attentive wait staff. I highly recommend this place. read more

Brunch was tasty; I enjoyed my loaded omelette which was a good size. We went right when it opened, so it wasn't too busy and we had a lovely server (Kennedy). read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Loaded omelette and Brooklyn breakfast - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

Good food, friendly service. They also had a decent selection of draft beers. I got the chicken fried chicken special and it was to die for. read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Chicken fried chicken special. - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

Alligator bites and margaritas! That's really all I need to say! The food we had was amazing. I love my portobello "burger" it was AMAZING. The indoor vibe is cute and "trendy", the server we had wasn't very attentive and let a couple round of our drinks sit at the bar for a bit becoming watered down, but this is not a reason I wouldn't return. I understand servers sometimes struggle, or are learning, or feel overwhelmed. HOWEVER, if the service is like that upon future visits, it would warrant not returning read more

Came here for happy hour! Service was incredible. Drinks were strong and the fries were delicious. I would come back here to try the dinner and brunch. read more

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I dig on the mainstreet Buda vibe. It has that Gremlins and Back to the Future center town feel to it; compact, quaint and homey. Thus, I suppose I'm predestined to entertain all venues that adorn the street as a sort of quenching my lust for a bygone era. Which begs the question, does Brooklyn's Down South live up to the hype I built up in my mind, blending in great food and drinks, maintaining a grounded feel yet elevating the experience? I'm happy to emphatically proclaim yes, it's a wonderful restaurant and worthy to entertain your hard-earned dollars. Brooklyn's is in a very safe part of town with plenty of parking scattered about however looking at the outside it seems very unassuming. Wooden tri- tipped columns support an old-fashioned patio roof with a mixture of brick and wood, seemly ripped right out of the movie Tombstone. However, once your feet enter the building and amalgamation of influences inundate the customer. Silver metal tiles cover the ceiling, dark wood cubbies behind the bar display adult spirits, a lighter grain wood bar separates patron from sud-slingers with TVs strategically placed. The tables are some what of a mishmash of styles; tan and white cushioned booths, dark wood chairs and rod iron crafted tables with generic tops. I don't believe any two walls are the same so if you have OCD, best of luck to you. Let's begin the culinary experience by addressing the spirits. The wine menu is small and have affordable offerings. I'm a Bordeaux French wine fiend which means I was out of luck. That said if wine is a passing fancy or you casually enjoy this might be the right spot. The innovative cocktails are limited as well but well crafted. Brooklyn's apparently likes hot rita's as many of their versions have some chili involved however their house rita isn't hot and well balanced. I also rather like the classic martini as it hits all the right notes on the palate. As for food, I started with the spinach dip which I found odd didn't have artichokes but alas it was pretty good on its own. The cream cheese and sour cream offered the dairy to satisfy the gut while the spinach gave it the earthiness and the ciabatta bread was outstanding. I really enjoyed the offering but would have liked it better with the aforementioned 'chokes. The lobster bisque was all that. A relatively smooth soup studded with nuggets of lobster. The saffron was a nice touch but I did miss a hit of sherry. It's a personal preference but growing up on the coast and eating lots of bisque, sherry is ingrained into my soul as a required ingredient. All things said, it was a great soup. The Caesar salad was really good too. Crisp romaine leaves hold onto the well-executed and homemade dressing (although I didn't catch any anchovy notes). The shaven parmesan added a sharp and salty aspect while the croutons added the much-needed crispy bread crunch. Regrettably I didn't order a full meal so I can't speak with confidence about the stars of the menu but what I did have I enjoyed. Overall, Brooklyn's Down South is a very good restaurant with knowledgeable and fast waiters. The food offers a certain elegance among a downhome USA street setting. The ambiance in interesting and the patrons are lovely people as I did take some time to converse with my fellow customers. I give this restaurant my full endorsement and believe it will give anyone who tries it a great big smile on their face. read more

What a great place for lunch. We were staying in town with other members from the Texas SDEC. Michael was a great server! Advised about some items that weren't available at lunch but we found some great appetizers to choose from. The crab cakes were the best. Nice patio. It'd be great if there was a sampler appetizer plate. read more

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Stuck in traffic on I-35, so we looked for a place to eat. I think someone was watching out for us, because this place is the bomb! I had the gumbo....Delicious! I had the red beans and rice...Delicious! My wife had the mushroom pasta and blackened chicken....delicious! Kennedy was a very attentive server! We are trying to figure out how to be stuck in traffic again tomorrow! read more

Brooklyn's Down South - Gumbo and red beans. - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

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