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.

This brew pub strikes a great balance between laid-back charm and quality offerings. The atmosphere…read moreis cozy and intimate, with dim lighting that adds warmth and character to the space. The wrap-around bar gives it a welcoming, communal feel--perfect for grabbing a seat solo or catching up with friends. The beer selection is limited, but what they do have is decent, albeit a little on the heavier side. It's the kind of place where you don't need a massive tap list--just a few good options done right. What really surprised me were the wings. Locally sourced and noticeably larger than your average bar wings, they were absolutely packed with flavor--easily some of the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with the perfect amount of dry rub. Worth the visit for those alone. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great food, good beer, and a neighborhood-pub kind of feel, this place delivers.

stayed at the OU Inn last weekend and my son and I had dinner there. We dined early enough that it…read morewas not crowded, albeit by the time we left it was busy (Dad's weekend). The service was excellent. Very courteous and attentive. The ambiance was kind of little old school country club, which I actually liked. we at in the solarium which was a little on the cool side given all the windows and time of year, but nice ambiance. the food was very good. the sides were plentiful. we both had steaks. it was the best steak in the world - which is why just 4 stars), but it was cooked as ordered and still very flavorful. we will definitely go back next I visit. thank you Cutler's~

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*.

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!

For some reason, I always look forward to stopping by this place when I'm in town. It's not that…read moreit's amazing food but I enjoy it every time I stop by. It's great comfort food and the older atmosphere is always welcoming and nostalgic. Definitely going back!

Finally a old fashion place that serves chicken livers and hearts! Like grandma used to make…read more Chicken breast was large and so moist. Breading super tasty. Polite and helpful staff. Hole in the wall place that is clean and wonderful feel (atmosphere). No fine dining here, but dining done right.

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

One of the best places to eat on Court street. The food is so cheap it's hard to believe it's so…read moregood! We eat here every time we visit and haven't been disappointed yet!!

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.

College town BBQ.........I have to admit I was not expecting to be WOW'D…read more I was wrong. The best St. Louis Style Ribs I've ever had. Great on the plate & warmed up even better the following day. The potato salad was amazing & the cheddar/corn bread muffins were great. The sauces available are heavily "Carolina" influenced......Thin & a forward vinegar tang. Gonna have to get my kid to go to grad school, so I have an excuse to keep coming back here.

I'm an OU alumni and come to Athens a few times a year to visit. The ONLY place I ever eat is The…read morePub. Their prices are great, the bartenders are friendly and in point and their grilled turkey and Colby sandwich is my go to. It's my favorite bar/restaurant in Athens

Lauren and Gavin are absolutely gorgeous! Amazing service, very attentive to their guests at the…read morebar. Rail 100% would be back.

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.

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.

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.

I don't think people come here for great food. The food was decent, nothing to write home about,…read morebut good and a decent portion for the price. I was here with my OU student, sort of late in the evening and it was sort of dead--- huge dining room with only a couple of tables occupied. I et the impression it's a raucous place to watch sports on TV and to hang out. It just wasn't like that while I was there. Our server was pretty attentive. We didn't wait a long time for food or refills.

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

Stopped in for a pint and some pub food, we were not disappointed. Fantastic bar tenders, service…read moreis quick and casual. Richelle got a Valley girl and I got a Leichthaus (lighthouse). I thought the Valley Girl was on the sour side for me. I liked the Leichthaus, crisp and clean, 1st time with that style, but I like the Kolsch style beers. I chose the southern Ohio poutine, it fantastic, gravy made with their Appervation Imperial Stout. The gravy is thick, full imperial stout flavor with a note of bourbon. The portion they serve is enough for two. Richelle got the mystic wings with garlic parmesan sauce. Fantastic idea the wings are very nice without sauce, then you only need to dip the for an added flavor element. Garlic Parmesan is thick, almost like yogurt, it has a quick hit of spicy garlic, then it goes away. The best part is it's balanced, you don't have garlic flavor in your mouth a half hour later.