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

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

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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

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

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

Peach street salad was good. Atmosphere was nice. Don't recommend the Burgers. Wait staff not knowledgeable about menu. 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 great lunch with a friend. Service was wonderful! Everyone should try the restaurant!

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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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Great food and service that can't be beat!! We came with a large party and food came quickly and hot. We had shrimp and grits, gumbo, boudin balls (so yummy!!) and Flaca bowl (so yummy and nice healthy option). Portions were generous - great value for the money! We will definitely be back!!! read more

Excellent food and service and value I recommend it highly also their sister restaurant Taste

Food was delicious. Service was absolutely abysmal. Would love to come back but not sure if it's worth our time.

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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Food was great! We got the crab stuffed avocado the toppings and the salsa verde it came with was seasoned to perfection, we also got the Brooklyns breakfast with bacon instead of sausage so good! The biscuits could have been softer and the gravy could have had a more sausage flavor but it was still great! We also got the Pork chop and egg plate and this was by far our favorite dish! The country potatoes were so good and the pork chop was heavenly ! read more

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

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My partner and I visited Brooklyn's this past weekend for a bite to eat. Saturday they had a special all day happy hour special. We were seated outside as their inside is completely closed for renovation. Because of this all their food was served in take out boxes and you're given plastic silverware. Service was ok. The people are super nice but our waiter seemed a little all over the place which was weird because there weren't a ton of people. I ordered the cheeseburger and a side of fries. The food was pretty bland and the burger patty was pretty dry. The fries were good and you do get a good portion of them. The martini drink my partner got wasn't very good and received a very small portion for $12. The ratios were off. For food served in takeout boxes, weird forgetful service, and incredibly overpriced food I'd skip this place. Buda definitely has more to offer. read more

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

Delicious! Outside patio is just a bit dirty to sit on. Benedict is small, but staff is kind read more

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

Went to this restaurant to enjoy lunch with my mother and lets just say... our experience was, OUT OF THIS WORLD!! We came in and was immediately welcomed by the host stand with warm invitation. Once seated, were greeted by Harley who yet again made us feel welcomed. We had ordered the spinach dip with ciabatta bread for our started was it was DELICIOUS!! The combinations of smoked gouda with cream cheese and parmesan was just nothing short of exquisite! For our entrées I had got the mushroom pasta with fried chicken breast and chicken fried steak with small basket of fries. Now, when we received both plates, we were astonished by the portion sizes and were highly impressed. For the pasta, the sauce was a bit runny but nonetheless had a rich earthy flavor filled with umami. The chicken itself was cooked and seasoned to perfection. My mother's chicken fried steak was also cooked to perfection and the breading on the steak was so delicious. Lastly, we could not leave till we had one of their desserts and let's just say... this was a home run!! We had ordered the bread pudding with ice-cream on top and were instantly blow away!! We could not stop smiling!! You can taste the nice creamy custard working in harmony with the bread all while being combined with the fresh arraignments of strawberries and blueberries. All the nice warmthless of the dish and then you taste you ice-cream which gives a nice refresh-ness of the dish also has a nice ending note to a complete dessert. Overall... VERY nice staff! VERY delicious place to eat! We WILL be coming back for more delicious food! read more

The food was nice and fresh tasting. Over all the vibes were great. Our server was very nice and attentive.

You have to get off the interstate a couple of miles to find old town Buda, and believe me, it's worth it! Brooklyn's was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. The waitress was super nice and said the chicken fried steak was very good, so that was my choice. Chicken Fried Steak Cream Gravy Green Beans Gumbo Jalapeño Cornbread Iced Tea This place is very inviting, and the food was delicious! I'll say it again, there is nothing wrong with eating at a chain restaurant, but if you can find that place off the beaten path, you will usually find a gem. Brooklyn's is worth going and checking out. When in Buda, Texas give them a try. Go get Full read more

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I recently brought my parents and my uncle and aunt from Florida to try out Brooklyns Down South and it did not disappoint! The men ordered the chicken fried steak and were thoroughly impressed, while the sautéed veggies were a delicious side. My aunt had the half sandwich and Peach Street salad, and she raved about how fresh everything tasted. I tried the mini 967 burger and loved the combination of spice and flavor, but my absolute favorite was the lobster crab cucumber boat--just the right amount of spice and truly everything nice! We all tried the Apple Crisp Sip, and if you love fall, this was fall in your mouth--warm, comforting, and full of seasonal flavors. A must-visit for anyone looking for a delightful dining experience! read more

Brooklyn's Down South - crab lobster cucumber boat - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas

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What an awesome spot! The food was excellent. The brunch and lunch menus looked so good it was hard to decide. Service from Rosie and the other staff that assisted, were top notch. I will definitely be back, it was worth the drive down south for sure! ** RARELY do I finish a full plate of food but I was scraping up every bite! read more

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While in line for brunch, a couple in front of us advised the hostess that they wanted to sit outside because they have another couple meeting them with a small dog. The hostess replied that only service dogs are allowed outside. That didn't help their day at all. Come on Brooklyn! I see why dogs aren't allowed inside, but on an outside patio??? Get with the 2020's. One star dropped on my rating for management or owners who are stubborn, but should have been more. Otherwise, good food though, except another star for not enough gravy with my biscuit. I had to eat half of it dry. Then a charge for substituting bacon for sausage on each of our entrees. So, dropping from a first impression of 5 stars to the reality of 3 stars. read more

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Was out in Buda for a few hours and came here for lunch. Did not expect to find such a gem here! We enjoyed walking down their Main Street and popping in some of the shops. I was impressed by their menu and would like to return to try some other options that caught my eye. Wanted a light lunch today so we split the crab cakes and had a cup of lobster bisque and gumbo. Crab cakes could have been a little crispier, but the remoulade stole the show. Lobster bisque was creamy and sweet, gumbo was thick and flavorful! The drink menu was impressive, lots of seasonal choices I would have loved to try but no alcohol for me today as I had a drive ahead of me :) read more

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

I was stopping in Buda for an event and decided to stop at Brooklyn's Down South, and let me tell you; it was amazing! I decided to sit at the bar and was greeted by Logan, who took wonderful care of me. The menu has a vast selection of items that all sounded delicious. With Logans help I decided on the spinach dip for an appetizer, a cup of gumbo (which was spicy and extremely appetizing). For my main course I went with the salmon filet, a side of the spicy bacon brussels sprouts, and the Pontchartrain sauce. AND LET ME TELL YOU, I wanted to bathe in that sauce. I washed it all down with one of their specialty smoked chocolate old fashioned, a pear martini, and finally a delicately sweet espresso martini shaken to perfection Will definitely be back to this spot in the future. Thank you Logan! read more

Brooklyn's Down South - The aforementioned chocolate old fashioned, and the spinach dip. - Southern Near Me - Buda, Texas