chatgpt recommended me to come here, naming McClard's to be one of the best spots to eat at in hot…read moresprings national park. the food was phenomenal! i got the barn sampler ($22), which came with ribs, beef brisket, pork, and sausage. everything was perfectly seasoned, and the meat had a perfect texture my favorite meat was the ribs, which were cut precisely and had a perfectly crispy exterior that elevated it above other bbq spots i've tried. the ambiance was very nice, i was here on a tuesday night at 6:30pm, and did not have to wait for a table. it was a laid back atmosphere with many pictures and trinkets everywhere around the restaurant. they should honestly be busier, considering how busy bathhouse row is, which is only a short drive away. the service was excellent as well! the workers are very friendly and quick. my server gave me a rundown of their menu and their most popular item (tamale spread) which i will try next time. i only tried two restaurants on my hot springs NP trip, McClard's and Superior Bathhouse. McClard's was a better experience overall - tastier, cheaper, and faster. sometimes, you have to venture outside tourist town to find the good spots. McClard's is a prime example of that!

The food here is good. The bakers are filled with good meat and other fixens…read more But they only have brisket on the weekend and the other beef is something else- tho good. The ribs are spare, not baby back, but the taste is good. They took a bit more work than I prefer to get the meat off the bone, but the portion was generous so it didn't matter. But the good star here is Ellie. She's been there for 40ish years and even served Bill Clinton when he came in. She was so fun to chat with, as it was a slow time. The place is very basic, but serviceable.

Delicious nachos but I wish you could just order 1/2. Honestly there's no way you can eat all of it…read moreand the chips get soggy when you have to take it home. Nachos were loaded with pork, cheese, lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Everything was so fresh tasting.

Had a good crowd on a weeknight and we were early too. We got the sampler, the ribs were the best -…read moredidn't really care for the other meats, brisket was horrendous, why can't other bbq joints make brisket like in Texas! The sides were good. Beer was cheap, around $2 a bottle. No water in the soda machine, oddly. They come bus your tables, no trash cans.

Was across the street at Oaklawn, amazing BBQ! Got the combo platter, brisket and ribs were…read moreamazing!!!! Sauce was good, service was very friendly, fast and just as amazing! Highly recommend!

Food was good, but lacked flavor in our opinion. It was quick service and the dinning area was…read moreclean. Workers were very nice! You got large portion sizes, however you definitely pay for those portions. Slightly overpriced.

We needed a late night dinner spot and this place was suggested. I'm so glad it was! It was cold…read moreout but it has a really cool outdoor "yard" area. The food is actually cooked in their food truck and it was amazing! The dining area was clean and has a fun atmosphere. The live entertainment was good and not too loud. Matt was our server and he was super attentive and friendly. I had the BLT and I almost finished the whole thing. It was a big sandwich and cooked perfectly. My husband had the wings and was amazed at how good they were. We will definitely be back and hopefully it will be warmer so we can enjoy the outside area.

Pork rinds instead of chips is awesome! Our server was very attentive & the food was good too!…read moreBrisket cheesesteak was loaded, I couldn't finish the meal. Our party of 6 sat comfortably on the patio. Overall good experience

Great food....Great service! Their loaded baked potato is huge and tasty and the 4 rib plate with…read moreyour choice of delicious sides is hard to beat.

Great food at a great price , try there nachos !! You won't regret it! Also try the spicy bbq…read moresauce !!

This is a meal - not a light dish style place. They offer fried fish and fried chicken and large…read moremeal, Harvey dishes that fill the belly and entertain the tongue! I recommend it when you're really hungry and you'll leave full and ready for a nap!

Ambiance was a little weird. We walked in and it was dead silent, so I felt like everybody stopped…read moreand looked at me. They finally did turn on some music. It's like eating in a big empty hall. Bbq was good but a little dry from sitting out. Portions were huge.

Dropped in today because I was craving a good burger and I've heard wonderful things about the…read moreBlitzed Pig... Allie greeted me almost immediately and got me seated and set up with a sweet tea and a menu. She returned just a few minutes later and answered all the questions that I had about the menu - which were many - because there's quite a selection to be had here. I finally settled on the Gouda burger with crispy bacon on a lightly toasted, brioche bun and all the fixings. I upgraded my Fries to beer batter onion rings, and boy was that NOT a mistake. Onion rings were crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside, with a little bit of that tangy beer batter flavor. The burger was piled high with tart, crunchy pickles, crisp lettuce, and a big tomato wedge that was perfectly ripe. Rounding up the presentation was some of the crispies, most perfectly cooked bacon. I've seen in a while and a nice wedge of Gouda cheese, melting, and oozing over it all. On the first bite, you could tell this was definitely chargrilled and done right. The beef was cooked through, but not dried out and the whole thing was a big juicy delicious pile of goodness. My waitress, Allie, was Jonny on the spot with everything. Sort of like the butler from Mr. Deeds; anytime you would start to think about needing something, she would magically appear and practically read your mind, bringing you exactly what you wanted. I was shocked to discover she's fairly new here because she's really good at her job and seems to fit right in. Overall, I'd give the burger and 9.5 out of a 10. It might be able to use just a tad bit of more seasoning. I'd give Allie an 11 out of 10 because she really went above and beyond not just for me, but her service was so good, I actually watched her with the other patrons and she was all over it like a bad topure on Howard Cosell, only in a good

Food was really good and their portions are big. Service was good and ambiance was chill.read more

Emo Night!!!! Every emo anthem was played!…read more We picked this place as it was one of the only restaurants that were open at night. We had just arrived into town and were hungry. There weren't any vegan items so I did the best I could. I asked for a flatbread without cheese. We got drinks but they weren't really strong. Overall we loved having emo night and a meal to eat. They also had games in the back to play, which we got. It was a great night! We did try to go back the next day, but there was a cover, so we decided to go to another bar instead. This was a cool place to go and I highly recommend!

If you're anywhere near this area and don't stop at my favorite little dive bar, you're absolutely…read moremissing out on a top-tier life experience. This place is my must-visit--actually my must-visit twice--every single trip. The vibe? Pure gold. A little gritty, a lot of personality, and somehow both laid-back and rockin' at the same time. It's the kind of spot where the music feels like it's got a heartbeat and the walls have stories (and because they do - read Maxine "Call Me Madam" by Maxine Temple Jones!). And the food...look...the pizza alone is worth a pilgrimage. I don't know what magic they put in that dough, but it's the kind you think about when you're supposed to be thinking about other things. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is amazing--comfort food with swagger. Since I visited last they added ravioli to the menu!! So rich and delicious!! One of the best parts? The people. I've met countless amazing folks during every visit--locals, travelers, characters of all kinds--and every single one adds to the charm of the place. It's got that rare magic where strangers feel like friends within minutes. I have actually met relatives there that I never knew about or heard of!!! The bartenders are the BEST of the BEST!!! The staff is super cool, the atmosphere is electric in that perfectly-imperfect dive-bar way, and it's one of those local treasures you never want to tell too many people about because it's that good. If you want real flavor, real fun, and a place that just feels like home the moment you walk in--this is it.

WOW -- Cajun Boilers absolutely delivered! The huge crawfish were boiled to perfection and packed…read morewith flavor. The family recipe jambalaya was on point and tasted homemade in the best way. We also shared crab legs and boudin, everything was excellent. The food tasted so authentic it felt like I was sitting in Breaux Bridge. We came in with a large party during the lunch rush, and they still got our food out fast. Our waiter was great, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly. And the back porch dinning view of Bull Bayou makes for a scenic culinary experience!  Will definitely be back soon!

Cajun Boilers had a fundraiser for First Step snd it was top notch. Great food, awesome staff and…read moresuch a fun setting Great place for anyone to enjoy a meal and a fun time

Great atmosphere and great food!!! Staff was fast getting us seated and served…read more Never been to The Purple Cow, very enjoyable!

I thought this place was counter service, surprised when we walked in and it was waiter service. We…read morehad the knife burger and club sandwich- the club sandwich was way better and had boiled egg too which was a nice addition. Did get an upcharge for requesting fries with it, which we weren't expecting. A little expensive for the quality of food. Ordered the purple pie for dessert, I thought it was cheesecake but it was just rock solid ice cream - which was a little disappointing.