Byron's Smokehouse

If you're in Auburn and craving some incredible BBQ, Moe's is the place to be! I stopped by before…read morethe big game and was blown away by the quality of the food and the vibrant atmosphere. The spare ribs were a masterpiece--tender, perfectly smoked, and bursting with flavor. Their tangy BBQ sauce added just the right kick to make each bite unforgettable. The baked beans packed a punch of flavor, complementing the meal beautifully. And let me tell you, the banana pudding? Creamy, rich, and downright delicious--a perfect sweet finish. Pairing it all with an ice-cold lemonade made the meal complete. The pregame football crowd added an extra layer of excitement, making the experience even more memorable. Moe's BBQ is a must-visit in Auburn. Great food, great vibes, and the perfect place to gear up for game day! Great price, excellent food, cold drinks....War Eagle!

We had a blast here after a long day of college tours and walking. Had a late lunch of wings and…read morefried pickles with a great hazy IPA (listed as rye, but totally not!). Wings were really good (maybe we were just really hungry, but I thought they were amazing!). The bartender was the sweetest person - chatty and friendly and made us feel so special. You could tell she cares about her customers. Five stars for service! The interior was a little dark and dank for an afternoon visit. Wish they had patio seating or opened the front windows when weather was pleasant.

Patio

Smoked wings

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Bow & Arrow

3.9(288 reviews)

2.0 mi

***NEW LOCATION ***…read more First trip: Mandy was our waitress! I haven't had such outstanding customer service in years in Auburn. She was attentive and courteous. Decor is like a hunting lodge with a Southern twist. I got the jalapeño popper enchiladas and a queso appetizer for the table. The queso was everything you'd want it to be: cheesy goodness. Controversial opinion definitely the best white queso in Auburn. The enchiladas were wonderful- the spice level was on point for a restaurant setting. Do be warned that the enchiladas do not come with a side. Overall fantastic time at the new location!! Highly recommend it. Second visit: Best customer service experience that Auburn has to offer with Isabella at the new location!! Both times they were attentive and friendly in all the right ways. I ordered the spicy brisket enchiladas. 5/5 spice level! I like spicy too but the rest of y'all need to be warned. Also walked right in both times on GAME DAY with no wait time!

It was really good. Will go again. The service was excellent, especially the hostess. The…read morerestaurant has a fantastic feel to it. It's a little rustic and has that cabin feel. Meals are served on trays, the portions are huge.

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View from my table.

The Hound

4.5(759 reviews)

0.5 mi

We came with a large group for a corporate event. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The…read morefood was outstanding. Not a single bad bite all evening. The Hound is an Auburn staple for a reason! We'll be back!

Right away, the restaurant itself is themed like a speakeasy mixed with a hunting lodge. Crazy cool…read moreplace. It's been here a long time. My wife and I used to come here for brunch when we were students at Auburn 10 years ago, despite living here just as long, we haven't been in a very long time. We started with the pork rinds and bacon flight. Presentation-wise they nailed the rinds: they came out hot and fresh and still crackling, but my god, they were too spicy. There was no enjoyment in them for me, the menu says spicy but it was way hotter than I anticipated, and that's okay. The bacon flight was incredible. The three flavors were black and blue (I think), buffalo, and classic crispy bacon (a lazy third in an otherwise stellar lineup). Again, fantastic presentation. You get "12" slices, but it's really about 6 slices of bacon that have been halved. For dinner, my wife went with the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. It looked great and tasted incredible. The dressing has that small-batch taste you get from tableside Caesar. The chicken was steaming hot, a great sign of freshness, and it came on the side of the salad, which is the sign of an experienced kitchen. The heat didn't take away from the crispness of the salad. All around an amazing dish. I chose the chicken fried steak, which is made with beef cheek, with whipped Yukon potatoes and I had baked mac and cheese. I'll be honest, the breading and fry really took away from the meat and dish as a whole. The flavor of the bark on the beef cheek was ten times that of the breading. I would have preferred braised/smoked beef cheek over potatoes with the mushroom velouté. The breading just took away from the meat. Presentation was bland too: light fry, over white potatoes, with a white velouté. The dish normally comes with green beans, but I swapped for mac and cheese because I am 12 and don't like green beans. Still, the dark bark of the beef cheek, the white potatoes, and the green of the beans would have been amazing to look at. But I'm not a chef, and maybe I have a minority opinion on the fry. Not sure what I expected, but it wasn't fried bricks of beef braised beef. Delicious nonetheless, but the fry took away from the dish overall, and I can't stress that enough. For dessert we had the bread pudding, and my god, it was the best bread pudding I've ever had. The sauce, the toffee cracker on top, the ice cream. If I've ever had a perfect dessert, it was that. It looked incredible and tasted even better. Price-wise it's what you'd expect for downtown Auburn, so no shock there. I feel the experience was priced appropriately. We'll keep coming back as the menu changes.

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Ceasar salad

Acre

4.3(571 reviews)

0.4 mi

This was my first time in Auburn and I did some research on places to try. This place was highly…read morerated and after visiting I totally agree. I started with the roasted baby bunch carrots. I did not expect to love this that much because the main ingredient is carrots. But they were so soft and coated in this sauce that made them taste delicious. For my main meal I ordered off the Specials menu and got the Pan Seared Halibut. I loved the presentation of this plate. The taste did not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly! My server John was super cool. He helped me with the menu and made great conversation. He was very attentive the entire time. Last note, the atmosphere was so cool! The interior of the restaurant looked very nice. This would be a great date spot!

Gorgeous place! The staff is incredible…read more We all loved our meals. They use fresh farm to table ingredients and you can really taste it. We had the oysters... yum. Fried green tomatoes- wasn't the biggest fan of pimento cheese, but if that's your thing I'm sure it would have been delicious. I had the strawberry / spinach salad. It was decent but a little too much dressing on parts and a bit dry in others. The biscuits were a star of the other meal. Sadly, no lattes... the only other bummer was that the waiter forgot my cocktail. He apologized when I asked for it... I know accidents happen

Some of the wine selection

"CHICKEN FRIED" BACON

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Pompano

Country's BBQ-Auburn

2.6(94 reviews)

0.9 mi

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Got the conglomerate platter to go. Delicious is the understatement of the year! Should have got…read moresomething sweet to go with it or the Brunswick stew. 10/10 im going to sleep now

Service is poor. we arrived around 3:30. served old sweet potatoes; dried hamburger steak only warm…read moredue to gravy. meat was flavorless possibly left from lunch rush. if I had known pets were welcomed we would not have come. service animals are fine, but watching a dog scratching from possible fleas is ridiculous. Country's continues to decline since staff changed several years ago. we used to be regulars & now we occasionally try again hoping it has returned to its higher standards. will no longer return.

Dining area

Beans,Ribs ,corn.

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The Plains Taproom and Grill

4.2(13 reviews)

Too overpriced for ok food, nachos and chicken cost 32 bucks in total, plus the dude up front…read morecouldn't even hear my full order. Though I'm glad he didn't cuz a meal that was alright quality costs me more than a larger and better portion at Amsterdam cafe. Don't really bother coming here for anything besides alcohol because the food is way overpriced for what you're getting. Also it took bro 30 minutes to cook up nachos and chicken when we were the only people in the entire store, definitely just another come and go restaurant of Auburn that'll be gone in the next 2 years or so.

My new favorite tap room! They have all the Bama craft beers and even Ultra on the wall for those…read morewho aren't craft beer fans. Great selection of beef and food! Serve yourself cold one!

Just one side of the forty taps they have (also free water!)

Tater kegs

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Lounge area

Taco Mama - Auburn

3.9(145 reviews)

My favorite date place in Auburn! Food is simple and agreeable but delicious! There's a great mix…read moreof customizability without overwhelming you with a billion options and superfluous toppings. There's often a line out the door, but it always moves quickly and the servers are surprisingly attentive considering you order and pay at the front. Defiant my go-to spot downtown!

Please take this review as being from a Californian. So this may not be applicable for others…read more The place has fun colorful decor and is very casual. So that is great for college students. Quick and easy ordering and delivery of food. Also positive. Now the food is ridiculous in size. That is also great for college students and I love that you can build your own burrito. That said, again from a Californian that is in Los Angeles county, this is not at all what I consider Mexican food as far as flavor. I did not have high expectations though. We were not planning to come here but the options were limited and it was for dinner for three hungry individuals that had a three and a half hour flight delay and missed our reservation to a yummy place. Again, if you're very hungry and don't need truly authentic Mexican this is a good option. But for me, this is a no go.

Great atmosphere

Salad bowl with chicken custom toppings of choice.

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Taco Mama Margaritas

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

3.2(204 reviews)

3.4 mi

Just ordered a large order of food for my parents to take back to their Lakehouse. Usually, they…read morelike Moes BBQ but they we're so pleased with their Jim 'N Nicks BBQ so much! This is my second time trying Jim 'N Nick's and our food could not be beat! We had the following: Deviled Eggs-made with sweet relish, just like my moms! Delish! Classic Pulled Pork Sandwich-my father devoured it and it was piled high with meat with their special BBQ sauce. Onion rings- hand cut and fried crispy! So good cause they are homemade! Smoked wings- fried to perfection with a sweet red habanera sauce. Served with celery, carrots and blue cheese dipping sauce. Cheese biscuits- these mini biscuits are like popovers... and we popped them right in our mouths. Don't start nibbling cause you can't stop! Couldn't be any happier with our food! Staff greeted us with a smile and was extremely polite and kind. Management also greeted us and made us feel welcomed back! 5 star experience!!!

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q…read more I was really looking forward to trying some of that great-smelling barbecue tonight, but unfortunately, the experience didn't start off well. After waiting about 10 minutes at my table without so much as an acknowledgment -- and with the restaurant only about 20-30% full -- I finally gave up and went somewhere else. Disappointing first impression, especially for a place that smelled so good when I walked in.

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Ordering real BBQ doesn't have to be difficult.

Auburn Draft House

3.3(136 reviews)

Great selection of beers. Good food (pizza,burgers,etc). Attentive servers. Good number of tables…read moreand some bar seating. Worth a visit.

We are in town for my son's first year at Auburn University. I ordered a Strawberry Salad small…read more(big!) and my son ordered a meat calzone. Amazing food! The atmosphere is so nice and the service was personable. Definitely recommend!

Sweet potato fried, Old Fashion and local beer (not a Bud Light!)

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Amsterdam Cafe

4.0(358 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great food. Very good service. Everyone in our party was leased with their meals. Lobster egg rolls…read moreand calamari were great.

Amazing place. There has to be a line three blocks long during football season. And I'd wait for…read morethis food. The service is great. It's a very small place. Very local but welcoming vibe. Fried green tomatoes are legit. Wife got seabass. She never does because I cook it. She said this was a tie. The fennel and spinach salad on the top was killer. I got shrimp and the richest grits. Just plain good. We will be back next year.

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French toast special at brunch

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Joe M.

168

429

5 years ago

Love Byron's. The BBQ is great, but the best thing about this place is the people. Always friendly, always fast and always delicious (the food, not the staff). Best place in Auburn for old fashioned country style breakfast. they dont mind if you just sit there with your friends, eating and talking for as long as you want after your meal. I have been tempted to just wait a few minutes and order lunch, but that might have been a bit excessive. For lunch/dinner, the chipped pork, slaw and fried potatoes (not fries) and the cornbread muffins are slap your momma good. No butter needed! For breakfast....its all good, but you can never go wrong with bacon, eggs and fried potatoes. This is the best place to eat in town, it is all good! read more

B J.

6 years ago

Meals are wonderful here! Breakfast is really great and their "chopped on the block with slaw and pickles" is to die for! And the southern style veggies, honestly delish. BUT there's so much more to Byron's ... Owners Glenn and Stephanie Gulledge are REAL community supporters. Even in tough economic times they are committed to faithfully supporting youth development causes and organizations in our area. Come to think of it, maybe I'll swing back through and pick up a sandwich or two for lunch from Byron's. These are the generous hometown folks we need to support! read more

He Who Calls H.

3 years ago

After the manager was arrested for possession of child porn they hired him back while awaiting trial. This man just pled guilty to 3 of 8 charges and is going on the offender registry. Obviously this place values your money not your children. I have to give one star because yelp won't let me do 0 stars read more

Jeanne H.

18 years ago

Living in California, you just forget how smoked pulled pork sandwiches are supposed to taste. Well, Byron's is the answer!!!

Marcus A.

1 year ago

Great food and service. We definitely be back for lunch. The restaurant was clean and employees took pride in there job

Elijah M.

2 years ago

It had the best breakfast in Auborn by far chcgchv;$;$.&(.&(.$;.@),&(.(8,&(,@),9),9),9),86,85,(,),

Galina Y.

2 years ago

NEVER come here again. They serve the cheapest junk food from Walmart. Testes terrible read more

Shinan K.

17 years ago

The only thing I have had from here is their Boston Butt and it was great.

Joe S.

12 years ago

Byron's is AMAZING. 1st class food, service, and friendly faces!

John S.

15 years ago

Great breakfast! Eggs, sausage, grits, etc!!!

Anna W.

148

15 years ago

Really good chipped pork as well.

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