You can easily miss this place but please don't. The door said established in 1977 but then the…read moremenu said 2012. The bartender Lydia assured me it's actually 2012. This is the same person that helped me last time I was in town and the only other time I've been here. She is super helpful and talks you through all the options. Came in at happy hour which is $3 off all drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday thru Friday. I got a great well-made old fashioned for $7.63! Old school prices for the old school ambiance. It's a bit of a hike getting up the stairs to the place but it is worth it as you feel transported back in time. Well decorated with great music. Great place to chill and relax from the summer heat. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.

Don't ask Mathias at the bar for a Singapore sling. Simple, delightful drink they are unable to…read morecreate!

Truly an amazing mix of nature and food in this wonderful, picturesque spot out in Opelika/Auburn…read more A must visit every time we're in town with fresh food, great service, and wonderful greenery and lakefront views that make this more than just a restaurant. We came in for lunch service and had some time to enjoy the greenhouse and walk around the beautifully maintained property. Once our table was ready, we were promptly greeted by our server Noah who did an excellent job walking is through the food and drinks. He was a really nice guy and we had some great conversation with him. Our food came out fast and was absolutely delicious and fresh. We got the pimento cheese appetizer with fresh chips and it was a crowd pleaser, especially with the addition of Wickle's pickles (which we had to get a jar of at Publix before heading home). I had the smash burger and it went great with the beer I ordered as well. Very tender and the fries went along perfectly with it. My friends got the grilled cheese and also the chicken picatta and everything was so hot and fresh. A very cozy and heartwarming afternoon lunch on a beautiful day. To wrap up, we visited the outdoor chicken barn to hang with the chickens and other wildlife. A great place to be!

Had a wonderful birthday dinner there had the most amazing waitress and I wish I could remember her…read morename. I will find out. Good food, great atmosphere Went with the Service Dog and they take ADA accessibility quite seriously. I had a minor concern and called them and they handled the situation immediately

Comfortable seating, love the lighting/ambiance, feels warm, not pretentious, great fun and…read morefriendly jazz musicians, love that they're including students and the elder musicians keep encouraging student musicians to join the stage. Wide variety of drinks and some food. I had a Montepulciano for $9 a glass, reasonable and no cover charge. Tip: it's 1st come 1st served seating. Another girl and I stood at the front desk for 5 mins without realizing this. Great place around Auburn University to listen to some nice live music while sipping on a drink!

Love Piccolo! The cocktails are great and we loved the tiramisu. Our waiter was attentive and…read morebrought our drinks out quickly. We enjoy the live jazz that they have , but note that it can get loud (as expected). We will continue to come back!

Yay! What a fabulous find. Got a resy during move in and was exactly what we needed to relax and…read moreunwind. Packed but felt fun and alive versus loud and cramped. Drinks were fabulous (try the Peach Mule) and we crushed the bacon flight (fought over who could get the last maple bite). Then we had shrimp and grits, bison burger and a Caesar. All were flavorful and some of the best we've ever had. Our server was training tonight but his apprentice was just as knowledgeable and attentive - in fact he helped us with drink selection and ensured we had bottles of water flowing since we were so dehydrated from the day. Cannot wait to go back and try other things on the menu. Thank you friends at the Hound - hit the spot.

Food: 3.5 Service: 5 stars…read more We tried sooo many items on the menu. We had the pork skins, wings, and bacon flight for starters. The pork skins were very good and crispy. The wings were wayyy too big and felt undercooked, and the bacon flight was unremarkable. The entrees were also okay. The best was the shrimp and grits which I would return on this dish only. Evrything was just too too salty. My palate was ruined after a while. The rest were just okay, but I did like the greens. Standout was that bread pudding. Grab a friend to help you or keep it all for yourself!!

Anytime I'm visiting the area, I love to stop in to this cute cocktail spot! It's a college town,…read moreso it's kind of unexpected because it doesn't only cater to students. It gives speak easy vibes, and the lighting and seating make it comfortable. They even have a cocktail for a cause with donations given to an organization when that specific drink is purchased. I loved that they were celebrating Harry Potter's birthday, and we enjoyed potions that represented our houses. (I'm Gryffindor if you're curious.) It was slow, but I like to come in when the university doesn't have athletic events or fall/spring classes aren't in session. The bartenders were kind & helpful when we asked questions. There's parking in front of the door & the surrounding areas, so depending when you go, it may be easy or difficult to park. Love: chestnut club (gin-based, suggested by the bartender); vibes (really good energy here)

The staff is great. The drinks are fun. The environment was unique. I Will definitely be going…read moreagain.

Sadly, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish. The restaurant was super…read moreunderstaffed, there were plenty of tables open but all needing to be bussed. We could not even put our names in. We went to get drinks while waiting, which took an inordinate amount of time. We finally sat, but needed to place our dinner order at the bar. Because of this, the staff wandered around from table to table with food as it came out...which for us was over an hour and with 1/2 hour between some of our meals. The bathroom was filthy with a PLUNGER on the counter next to the sink and no toilet paper. I notified the hostess twice about the tp, but she was unconcerned. Two of our meals were forgotten and even later than the rest. The one bright spot was that when we asked for a specific game to be turned on, we were accommodated. But we will not be back. The staff seemed unconcerned with the poor service.

Unfortunately like the other people who reviewed before me, this restaurant/bar is UNBELIEVABLE!…read more -we checked the website before going on a Monday to see drink special and the menu - Servers are clueless, completely unaware of alcohol choices and such. Second, my girlfriend ordered a pizza and got something completely different after the bartender made her repeat is 3 times. Lastly, food was sub-par.. over salty, sandwich in a puddle of liquid, Incorrect order. Amateur overall, across the board.. wish I could say different, so close to the house

Lucy's literally never disappoints. We came from Columbus, GA and it's 100% worth the drive. We had…read moreMonica as our server this time around, and she's a fantastic server and with great energy! She made sure we were taken care of, was very clear and knowledgeable about the menu, gave incredible recommendations, and was also thoughtful in celebrating my boyfriend's promotion to Captain in the Army! The ambiance is really sweet. Whether you're here on a date, catching up with friends over a nice meal, in the mood to watch some sports, or celebrating a special occasion, this is your place! There's a sweet vibe going on with some music in the back, but it's not too loud where you can't hear your own conversations at the table. The food? Chef's kiss. They have a rotating menu, I think depending on the season/time of year, but they have some consistent all-year-round items on the menu. I first came here on Valentine's weekend with my boyfriend, and absolutely loved it. Couldn't stop thinking about their truffle parm fries, nor their milk and cookies- finger licking good. This time around, we got the Farmer's Daughter (which made my usually anti-veggie boyfriend absolutely love btw), half-dozen Gulf Coast oysters, and fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks. This is the kind of place you go to where you won't be able to find these dishes just anywhere. It's uniquely delicious, and I genuinely think you can't go wrong with what you choose! My boyfriend, a coffee connoisseur, also loves their French Press Coffee! Thank you Lucy's, for always such a great experience and for fantastic food.

Extremely noisy so bring ear plugs and forget about table conversations…read more Expensive and then they attach a 3% fee because their kitchen staff do not make a good salary. I will go elsewhere in the future as the value and cost ratio is not worth the visit.

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

Rough start. Visiting. Made a reservation using their website but never went through. We got…read morethere and the front end was like sorry, go home.. a waiter stopped us and said she would set us up at the bar. She asked a person to move over one seat and we had a great meal. I don't get duck often but this wasn't dry. It was moist and flavorful. Joys farms sweet potatoes with chicken snitizal was good. The PICKLES are killer. Get a side. I think I'll go back, to the bar area.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Drinks were cold & servers were friendly. Must-try spot!read more

Service is very bad. Waited almost an hour to order anything then waited over an hour for food…read more This place is a mess.

Absolutely outstanding experience at 1856 - Culinary Residence in Auburn! From start to finish, the…read morefood, atmosphere, presentation, and service were exceptional. Amy and I celebrated her birthday here, and it could not have been a more perfect choice for such a special occasion. Aiyanna, our server, truly made the evening. She was easily the best and most knowledgeable server we've had anywhere in the state of Alabama. Her understanding of the menu, attention to detail, professionalism, and personality took an already excellent meal to another level. Keep up the great work, Aiyanna, and congratulations to the entire 1856 team on creating such a memorable dining experience. We'll definitely see you guys again soon! David & Amy Finlayson

The culinary experience was phenomenal for the area. Expertly prepared dishes with depth of flavor…read moreand intentional presentation and wine pairing. Service was impeccable and truly elevated the entire experience. Did not have a single bite that was dissatisfying, maybe perhaps the chocolate at the end that could be done without but that's an afterthought to me.