Byron's Smokehouse

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.

This is our second time trying Moes Bbq - Both times they have been super accommodating and…read moreknowledgeable with my gluten allergy (wings are cross contamination in the fryer so I can't eat those) my wife says they were delicious and crispy! The ribs had a perfect bite to them, not fall off the bone but very tender and juicy. I wish there was a spicier bbq Sauce option. First time trying the slaw which I was a big fan of, potato salad and beans were pretty good as well. The first time we ate in and the ambiance was cozy and relaxed. All staff was super friendly. We will definitely be back.

Patio

Smoked wings

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Bow & Arrow

4.0(273 reviews)

2.0 mi

I've been walking planet Earth for almost 44 years. I've had a lot of things thrown into tortillas…read more In fact, I've been on somewhat of a journey to find the best fajitas; that journey has now come to an end with my takeout order of skirt steak fajitas from Bow & Arrow in Auburn, AL. Ah-Maz-Ing! The homemade tortillas were fluffy but not too fluffy, the steak was so tender, I mean, even if you have dentures, this is safe ground to slap them jowls. I don't plan to need a "last meal," but if I did, this would be it. The rice, beans, and that butter are all 10/10.

It's been years since I tried out Bow and Arrow (2021), so I was excited to get back to AU and…read morevisit again. The hostess quoted us a 40-45min wait, but we were pleasantly surprised it was only about half that. The space was insanely warm-- got it, it's winter and it's cold/rainy, but we were sweating and our baby's cheeks were turning pink. Our waiter made the experience less than ideal. He definitely didn't want to be there and his performance showed that. He was no help when we asked about menu items-- we got nothing more than a shrug and a mumbled 'I don't know'. He was slow to do anything and our beer was barely cold when it made it to the table after letting it sit at the bar for too long. We waited for 40min for our dinner. Even a Friday night in a busy college town shouldn't equal that. Food was good when we finally got it. Not worth the long wait, but decent. Disappointing visit...but, I'll probably go back when it's hopefully less busy and attempt a better experience.

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The Hound

4.5(742 reviews)

0.5 mi

food, drinks and atmosphere were phenomenal. Our waitress Victoria was amazing. She was so…read moreattentive, personable, and caring. She made my fiancé's birthday dinner perfect. Will recommend The Hound to all our friends and family. We will be returning soon! -Tim & Kasi

Our entire experience was awesome. The chef came out and talked to us. The food was excellent. The…read moreweight staff was nice helpful. Highly recommend it.

Bar

Double double cheeseburger and bacon braised collards.

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Acre

4.3(557 reviews)

0.4 mi

The Red Fish on half shell was delicious. Enjoyed the fried green tomatoes dish. The beef burger…read morewas also good. Celebrated a birthday with the bread pudding for dessert - yum! Our attendant was Faith - she took very good care of us. We enjoyed talking with her. We give her A++ for doing a great job. Also compliment the young man who cleaned and set up tables AND made sure we had a full glass of water. He said it was his third day on job and he did a wonderful job for being "new". The ambiance was very nice - every person we talked with was very friendly and pleasant. The restaurant was full but the service went smooth. This was our second visit and we plan to come again.

The water has an earthy, funky flavor that is somewhat concerning. Nobody got ill. But I consider…read moreoffering people gross water a little inhospitable. I believe it effected some of the flavors of foods that were boiled in it, too. Gnocchi had some of the same off flavor. In addition, some of the flavors just feel way out of whack for totally unrelated reasons. Sauce that the duck came in was thin and overwhelmed by honey. The risotto it was served with seems like it should be rich and homey. But despite a crazy amount of added dairy still tasted thin and flat. Can't tell you why. Wonky seasoning? None of the dishes reflected any familiarity with acid to lighten or balance a dish. Fried green tomatoes were pretty mid despite a quality remoulade and a bunch of pimento cheese. Ingredients seem like they're decent quality. Desserts are legitimately top notch. Everyone recommends the peanut butter pie. And it is excellent, though pretty obviously not long out of the freezer. The affogato Is legitimately fantastic. And I'm not even talking about the pageantry of dumping the espresso on the salt ice cream. The combo is legitimately satisfying, like a well-rounded creamy candy. The plates are funky and cool and beautiful. The staff all seem like they're 19, attractive, and gregarious.

Some of the wine selection

"CHICKEN FRIED" BACON

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Pompano

Country's BBQ-Auburn

2.6(93 reviews)

0.9 mi

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If I could rate this negative stars I would. Cheap food at least but I guess you get what you pay…read morefor. The Brunswick Stew tasted like it was left outside for three days. On first bite you could very quickly tell all the food has been microwaved. Very poor quality and not even worth the low prices. Take your money down the street to Niffer's where they won't serve you garbage on a tacky metal platter. Their brisket is an insult to the south and the state of Alabama. I have zero clue how Country's maintains multiple locations with that low of quality... must be the dirt cheap prices of their food.

We had a group of 18 on a Sunday after church and when we arrived our table was ready and…read morewaiting.Our order was taken immediately and food out shortly.As always,DELICIOUS.Very clean and welcoming atmosphere.We will be back.

Dining area

Beans,Ribs ,corn.

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Front of restaurant

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(140 reviews)

Never had a dud here. Packed always but they move a line quickly. I could drink the salsa ... and…read morehave !!! Queso above average ( Bow and Arrow leads the pack) workers always hustling. I wish the salsa was available at the grocery store. Love us some TM!!! Birria and Alabama Redneck are my go toos

College town must. Long lines at times but good food and atmosphere. They really do try and bust…read morethe lines quickly so that helps. Keep at it Taco Mama!

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(203 reviews)

3.4 mi

Maddox did a great job serving us on Valentine's Day 2026. The manager checked in on our table at…read morethe end to ensure our satisfaction as guests, which is always a nice touch. A couple that had never been to a Jim N Nicks joined us for dinner and they thoroughly enjoyed their combo meat meal. The only thing to point out is I think for The Palmer drink, $3.60 is inflated on pricing, for just lemonade and sweet tea mixed.

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(132 reviews)

Always a great time! Love going with the fiancé and friends. Burgers awesome, and beer choices…read moreperfect!

Super service and great food! We enjoyed the bean burgers with extra toppings and the strawberry…read morecitrus salad was amazing! The bathrooms were clean, though lines made men use the wrong hole. We'd love to return next time we come to Auburn.

Inside

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

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Inside. We love the flag!

Amsterdam Cafe

4.0(354 reviews)

1.1 mi

I've been eating here for at least 15 years, and it never fails to provide delicious food. When I'm…read moreback in the area, I always try to stop by. A friend & I got to drop in for lunch, and it did not disappoint. The decor hasn't changed much - it's still comfortable & clean. There's free parking in the front & sides of the building. Love: service (kind, helpful); lobster egg rolls (crispy, delicious filling); turkey wrap (soft lavosh bread, dip in honey mustard & tzatziki); sweet potato chips (best in the restaurant game); toffee cake (moist, added praline pecans for crunch)

Once again it was our annual LSU women's basketball game pilgrimage so Gary, Garrett and I piled…read moreinto Paul's truck and we headed down to Auburn on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Garrett suggested Amsterdam for lunch. Located near the Auburn campus, Amsterdam is one of more well known eateries off campus. Students may not have eaten at Amsterdam, but most can point you in the right direction. I've been tricked by appearances before but Amsterdam is in a category of its own. There's a front and a back part of the building. But I didn't know that until we were led to our table in the back. The front part is a typical "smallish" restaurant with tight booths and tables. The decorations of impressionist painters adorn the walls giving the front dining room a warm inviting feel. When we were led to our table, I thought I was being led to the restrooms. We actually went past the restrooms down a small flight of stairs and into another large room. This beautiful back room was oozing the "hidden wine cellar" vibe throughout. There were tables and chairs in the center with smaller tables and chairs lining one wall and booths on another. Then there's a large full service bar lining the 3rd wall and a workstation on the 4th wall. The ceiling with hanging panels of wood moved the light beautifully and impressed me. There was also a large floor to ceiling wine rack next to our 4 top. Gary tried their Omelet. Three eggs served with conecuh sausage, bacon, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, and potatoes. With the sourdough toast, the plating was immaculate. I didn't get to taste it, but Gary didn't have any deiicions/ Garrett opted for their Brunch special: Apple & Pecan Freeman toast. When it arrived to our table, we immediately noticed the large slices of French toast. As promised, the French toast was topped with slices of peaches and apples and butter brown sugar with white powder sugar as well. Again I didn't get to taste, but I savored it with my eye. Paul and I tried the Amsterdam Burger. He got some fries as his side, but I upgraded my side to a beautifully plated side salad. With the added fried egg, my patty was grilled to a perfect medium with just a hint of pink. Stacked with it was some lettuce, caramelized onions, applewood bacon, spicy pickles, tomato and their traditional burger sauce all squeezed together between 2 bun halves, it has to be stabbed with a long food pick to hold it together. It was juicy, tasty and just Yom Yom Yom Yom. Our server was attentive and checked on us frequently. Other notable menu items include fried brussels, lobster egg rolls, rum salmon, breakfast croissant, snickerdoodle pancakes, steak & eggs, egg white omelet and shrimp & grits. I was told their Crab Cake & Avocado is to die for. Meal prices are on the high end but Amsterdam understands how to elevate Southern comfort food.