Just left this place. Met friends here for lunch. This…read moreplace is large, lots of outdoor seating and the inside is large too. Healthy lunch crowd for a weekday meal. Our server was friendly and energetic. She took us through what they have. Sides are communal, there was bread, beans, mash and cream corn. These were unlimited and free but not to be taken away. My husband has the chicken fried steak. It was the size of the dinner plate. He said it was super tasty. The batter was light, and steak was moist even though it's well cooked through. I had the lunch size catfish. Chose the tartare sauce. The batter was also light and fish was flaky. I took a bite of the chicken tender (our friends ordered), it was moist too! We finished lunch with a cherry cobler and their homemade fresh cream. If was to die for. Gotta try.

SPECIAL NOTE: This place is REALY dark inside, so please be aware. If you are low vision, have…read morepoor eyesight or wear readers, you might struggle in this place. I had to use my flashlight to read the menu and to get opt the restroom in the back. Menu is simple, making it easy to figure out what to order. The homemade rolls are delicious and they have butter and honey on the table. I had their chicken and dumplings and my spouse had the CFS. I felt that the cream gravy was lack-luster and needed more seasoning. The chicken and dumplings were on-point and the sides we selected (mashed potatoes, corn and green beans) were delicious. I do wish that they had regular size spoons (or teaspoons) available. i did not like using a giant serving spoon to eat. But that did not detract from the taste of the food.

Food was overall good - biscuits needed to be cooked slightly longer in no opinion, I couldn't open…read moreit without crumbling. Service was not bad considering the amount of staff, but definitely needs more waiters/waitresses. The environment of the restaurant was nice, it was clean, not too loud, inviting. Overall good experience.

The restaurant was clean. The hostess was prompt and polite. Very attentive. The food was good…read more Zero complaints!!!!

The Great American Grill is a secret. Inside the Hilton Garden Inn, I guess it is aimed at the…read morehotel guests only. They do not advertise or do anything to let you know they are there. Open evenings only, there is a bar with a great happy hour and the restaurant. Glenda and I and the 2 people at the bar were the only customers. A very limited menu allows you to pick from a few entrees and burgers and sandwiches. We both got the nightly special, smothered chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. It was actually very good. The chef came out to check on us which was a nice touch. Too full for dessert. If your just looking for something different in Abilene's endless supply of mostly boring restaurants, come give this place a try.

The staff make sure you are well taken care of as soon as you seat yourself. This restaurant is…read morelocated inside the Hilton which sets a comforting, quiet, atmosphere. Date night would be great here! Everything we ordered was goooooooood!!! Fruit bowl for kids plate & they asked which fruits he preferred! The sweet tea was made fresh & perfect! Don't forget to take a look at the staff's titles (name tags), it'll make your day!

Food was good restaurant was really busy so it took a long time to come out. Service was great and…read morethe restaurant was relatively clean.

I felt sick and threw up after dining here . Scared to go back honestly. Pretty bummed because it's…read morea fun place to go

I wasn't sure what to make of this place from what I'd read online, but I was in Abilene for a…read morewhile and the Friday gathering at my event clearly didn't have the kind of food that I'd consider "dinner", so I made my way over to this place down the road for a proper meal. I've seen more than a few places of this sort, most notably the Fuddrucker's chain in Houston. A predominantly burger menu with other options, sides, milkshakes, desserts, etc. where you order your meal at a counter, fill up your drink at a station, and sit at big wooden tables, and run your little buzzer back to pick up your food. They have a great vibe that really seems to fit the area, and it looked like there was a playground area where families could bring their kids for a good time. Prices are a bit higher than I'd like-- it cost me almost $18 for a burger, a side, and a drink-- but it was still worth a visit. The only reason that I didn't give them the full five stars is that the service was a bit slow. I was waiting surprisingly long for a burger considering how fast some other orders came out, and it took a while to track someone down to get a to go box for my leftover side.

I ate at Blue Sky for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. The burger was seasoned…read moreperfectly and the ingredients were fresh. I ordered the onion rings, the whole reason I came here, and they were made just like my favorite hotdog spot back home in NY. There are so many burgers to choose from, and I'll 100% be back to try the mushroom Swiss next. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Our trays were picked up right away to give us more space, and someone was cleaning tables quickly after other guests finished their meals. Everything felt clean and well taken care of. I'm really glad I finally came here and I'll definitely be back.

Amazing customer service every time. They'll help you and explain everything. Excellent quality,…read moreand very clean and organized. We plan all our trips to Abilene to include this stop.

Daughters and I went for lunch the other weekend. Food was fine. Have had better. Have had worse. I…read morehad the chicken salad sandwich. She had the salad version. The big turn off was the pushy sales pitch and push to "open a tab" to purchase olive oil. Was there for lunch not to shop.

We went to Abilene for a night and stopped at The Taylor County Taphouse since this place was…read morerecommended by locals on various social media. Ambiance: Bar/pub vibes - heavy wood decor. Casual. We sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing! He was funny and attentive despite being very busy! Service: The restaurant was so busy with diners even at 8:30 PM on a Saturday evening. I did not expect it to be this busy in my head. My husband and I sat at the bar since that was open seating and there were no sit down tables available inside or on the patio. The restaurant will add you to the waitlist if you'd like! Food: My husband and I shared the deviled eggs appetizer, and "the burger" with grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. The deviled wggs (satan's huevos) were good, and spicy because we chose the "hellfire" option. The burger was huge! I'm glad my husband I split it because there was no way I'd finish that burger on my own! We both left content and not stuffed.

My wife and I came here on a Saturday early afternoon. We were sat and handed brunch menus which…read moredidn't have the Philly cheese steak on it. We looked at the menu online prior to coming and knew that we both wanted to try the cheese steak, so this was a bit of a bummer. They waitress who was very attentive told us that we can't order from the full menu for another 30 minutes so we decided to wait rather than leave. Listen, I get it the idea of having a different menu for brunch, but why not post it on your website and state the specific times for each menu? Also, what difference does 30 minutes make? They couldn't fire up the grill 30 minutes early? It wasn't very busy. Anyways, now for the good part: When we were finally allowed to order our sandwiches they were absolutely amazing. The steak was high quality and the gooey cheese had a ton of flavor. What wasn't amazing however was the bill. $20 for a sandwich and a small portion of fries in Abilene is absolute insanity. What's even crazier is we were charged extra for a side of ranch! I understand you get what you pay for, and there's no arguing the quality of the sandwich was top notch, but at the end of the day it's still just a sandwich. If you're good with dropping nearly $60 (including tip) on lunch, then this is your spot. For me, I'll take my business elsewhere.

Had an early dinner with friends. It has been years since I ate at a Cotton Patch but was…read morepleasantly surprised at the food quality and service, both very good. Simple food done well is usually a winning combo but add in great service and it was a great dinner. Good lighting and a quiet atmosphere rounded out the evening. Bathrooms were clean. No pics since we are too fast!

Cotton Patch is exactly what you think it is. A chain restaurant with good food and acceptable…read moreprices. It's not one of our usual places, but sometimes they draw you in. They now have a daily special for $9.99, entree and 2 sides. Monday is chicken fry day, Friday was blackened tilapia but that has changed. Sunday was chicken and dumplings, but that has changed. New specials in the pic. They have some great sides! The squash casserole and the broccoli cheese casserole are my favorites! Like I said, good food at an acceptable price. Let's eat!

We visited on a busy Saturday morning around 1045am. The line was long at the door but it moved…read morequickly! We decided on a medium vanilla latte, topo chico, the Westie, the breakfast sandwich, a yogurt parfait, medium drip coffee. Total was $39.92 before tip. There were plenty of places to sit but they were mostly taken at that hour. We found spot to sit and didn't wait long. The presentation was beautiful! There was clearly a lot of love and pride in the product sold. The coffee was hot and deliciously, perfectly sweet. The sandwiches were so good and the fruit parfait was a hit with my toddler! Overall a great experience and do anticipate returning!

Really good food and healthy options The place is really…read morewarm and cozy. And the service is fast