Jackie O's Public House is great for a casual beer in exposed brick dark high tops kinda hang…read more Jackie O's beer is a stout pillar of the Athens brewing scene. But I write today to praise the Public House for its private party hosting. We just celebrated a big birthday for my wife with 40+ friends. Jackie O's uptown is central, everyone knows it, and it has history for so many of us. In my case going back to the 80s when it was still O'Hooley's and I'd meet my Dad there Friday afternoons after school when he and his colleagues would kick off the end of the work week. It still plays that role for many in this college town. But back to the private party. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with, entertaining all my questions about combinations from the catering menu, deciding on open bar with cocktails, without, just beer and wine, ticket system etc. All are options depending on your crowd and your budget. We went full open bar and mercifully our friends took it easy on us in the 6-8pm timeslot we reserved the whole place for. We went with a combo of meats, cheeses, fruit, veggies that you can get at a per person rate minimum 20. We then also go some of each of the five pizza options. We had leftovers but not a bad thing. For dessert, we had the option to bring in our own cake, but instead tried their chocolate and snickerdoodle parfaits that went down very well. It isn't something you do every month or every year. But it really worked for us for a big birthday and we've attended a number of great work networking receptions there as well. And finally, as many know, Art Oestrike the owner of Jackie O's is a leader in investing in community and sustainability, delivering a creative and quality product and experience whether that is in the three Athens locations or Jackie O's on Fourth in Columbus. A business and team worth supporting.

Went to Jackie O's tonight with a couple of friends for the first time. I ordered the Appalachian…read more It was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got cheese curds to start. One friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and got a fruity vinaigrette instead. Another friend ordered a burger and they forgot the bacon. A third friend asked for his burger well-done, but it came out medium, also with no bacon. When he asked the server if it looked well-done, she said she didn't know what well-done looks like. He asked if she could get a new one so he wouldn't get sick, and she said she'd check with the kitchen. No apology. It took 25 minutes for the new burger to come out, and by then we had been there for over an hour and a half. When she finally brought it out, she asked if he wanted a box to take it home. Still no bacon on the burger. Also, no apology again. Overall, not a great experience. Will not be back.

The food was exceptional. I don't even like alcohol, but their pear martini was superb. Their…read morewaiter was entertaining and VERY good at his job. Well done! The restaurant was elegant and I would recommend this place for good date. The Appalachian paella was *chefs kiss*.

The food was terrible. Paid for an expensive steak that was not seasoned and you could taste that…read moreit was seared on a gas grill (hints the gas taste). The side of garlic mash was lack luster in taste. Also ordered the penne Alfredo that was bland and was just sauce in the bottom of the bowl with pasta put on top. Will not be returning especially after the price it cost for the meal. Would have had a better dinner at any fast food restaurant at 1/10th the price.

A great "dive" bar with a solid beer selection with cool music to boot. I was in town to see Wilco…read morebut saw a lot of great acts had played there/we're coming up on their calendar. A great spot to hang out at, I hope to catch a show there in the future.

The Union Is back, back from the fire from a few years ago & they have new upstairs bar, with neon…read morelights - really, yes really & new stage to hear great music & the pole is gone - from back in the day there was pole in the middle of the stage hard for musicians to play around & for fans to have good view of the band & now they have windows, yes can you believe windows facing Union street. The downstairs bar is well lit, very different from the old days, but they still have the best prices on beer in town. A visit to the Union is a must for Athens visit if you love good cold beer & indie music!

They've been slingin' chicken for decades from Miller's on the West Side of Athens. They have a…read moremorning crowd of people who work with their hands loading up on breakfast sandwiches and then a steady stream until the 7pm close. So don't get a hankering for the best chicken tenders (each one is essentially a whole flattened breast) or the more old school offerings like fried hearts, gizzards, or livers. You can get those in bulk and you might ask who would ever...? My high school crew does once a year when the loser of our previous year's fantasy football league caters the next year's draft, that's who. The reason to go is the fried chicken but you can order skinless if you want to behave. They also sell biscuits and multiple sizes of cole slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, and potato salad. You can dine in at one of probably ten tables and a surprising number of people do. But for me it is about a bucket and some sides for a picnic or that quick decision when plans to make dinner at home go sideways. Parking for 10 or so cars available in front and it is rarely full for long if at all. As a college town, Athens' restaurant scene typically caters to the students. And Miller's is definitely student friendly. But while the students flock to the latest thing (new Cane's on Court Street) the locals know that Miller's is Athens true chicken king. The family business has earned loyalty over the generations. And just know, if you are back in Athens looking for some chicken nostalgia in late summer, make sure you don't land on County Fair Week in August. That is the one week a year they are closed at Miller's.

Amazing fried chicken! Service was good and atmosphere just like a diner! Mac and cheese definitely…read moreworth getting!

Chris was a wonderful bartender. Quick service, super nice, let us request a million songs. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place and its great as a college bar. People hate expecting it to be a dive bar but in reality these college kids work their butts off. 9/10!

Great service, had a burger and a veggie burger both were amazing. Great spot for a grub and nice…read moreatmosphere I do recommend.

Stopped in for dinner while dropping my son off at OU…read more I was initially skeptical of the ordering process but we managed to order the mountain of food that we wanted and it was all excellent! Portions are huge and served on a cookie sheet. The fries were hot, crispy and delectable. Prices are reasonable for the mountain of food you receive. My only complain is that the dining room was a little chilly in the cold weather. Every time someone walked in, we were blasted with cold air.

Excellent BBQ and burgers. Ordered catering for an OU grad party and they did a fantastic job…read more Highly recommend!

Small dark bar with history, that's The Pub on Court Street. If you want a serious burger, get the…read moreSloppy Ben with mushrooms and cheese plus a couple onion rings. Plenty of burger options plus a fish sandwich with fries, wings, cheese poppers apps mean you can get your fix of bar food. Getting the fish bowl tower of power beers brings a little adventure to the standard beer fare. Long bar where you find the regulars and some TVs for the games. Dark wooden paneling is the same from back in the day when the drinking age was 18 so lots of continuity over time.

Have to come here a lot with my son attending OU. Not a lot of room but if you come for a late…read morelunch it wont be that busy. Their waffle fries were so yummy, not sure what was so different but they were good. We all had their famous burgers which were delicious. Service was superb!! Very attentive and must have worked there for a while because she was very knowledgeable. We will be back!

Quaint little restaurant. Reservation recommended. Pleasantly surprised; ordered the recommended…read moredaily dishes the appetizer and the entrée were delicious well prepared, beautiful plating, and tasted wonderful. Would make a great date dinner.

Today is May 1 that's my birthday 79 years old and my oldest grandchild is graduating from Ohio…read moreuniversity tomorrow so we drove here to Athens, Ohio from Frankfurt, Illinois, where we live, and my son came for the graduation also, and we were taken for my birthday to the purple Chapstick, which I've never heard of never been to what was delighted by both the delightful decorating place is really cute and Anna, our waitress made the day perfect and they had great food and a great dessert we ordered an appetizer of chips and they were good and salty and came with some salsa and then my wife and I shared a wheat potato pasta with which came with lots of vegetables and First. We have a dinner salad. He had a savory dressing and I had a strawberry vinaigrette dressing and then we cheered a piece of their wonderful chocolate cake and they poured me a cup of coffee. Everything was terrific. I highly recommend this place and you can see a picture of my wife standing in the doorway of their little private room.

When in Athens on a Monday and most breweries are closed we were hungry and thirsty…read more After going to Menards, Shade on State St is the spot. Good and prompt service by Shaylee T. and nice selection of thirst quenchers. Was a perfect way the relax before outside projects in the dirt happened. Stop here anytime and you won't be disappointed.

We were moving my granddaughter in for her freshman year of college at OU. We had a large group of…read morefamily (14!) and lunch on a Friday afternoon was busy but they accommodated us without a wait. The menu has so many unique food options and had an extensive gluten free menu and my grandson was able to have lots of choices too. Service was great. Our waitress stayed on point with drinks and checking on us. I'm sure we'll make our way there again. It was a great choice!

Nice little pub in the heart of Athens. Friendly bartender, good beer. We didn't have any food but…read morethe vibe is positive.

Great craft beer, that can be tried through small samples or flights. Lively outdoor patio. Enjoyed…read morethe weekend activity.