Lavaca Street Bar

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I visited this place quite a few times after working long evenings at a restaurant downtown and almost forgot how good this place is. We came here on a busy night of college football and got a great deal of people watching. It's quite interesting when you're not into sports. Anyways, we had some Pacificos and two plates of food which we expected to be much smaller than we received. Realistically, I think we would be more than fun with one plate lol We had fried fish and fries calamari. The food was great and well seasoned, you get a great value for what you pay. I think next time I would want to try blackened fish and fried oyster cocktail. Again, the plates are GIGANTIC! read more

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3.5 stars Classic rowdy, semi-clean, indoor-outdoor Austin bar. Great place to watch a game, though it can get hella crowded. Good luck finding a seat if you come late. I was surprised at the amount of seafood/meat options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). It's actually a seperate business that provides the food so will review that seperately. Staff are super nice and cool. read more

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Solid bar. They seem to always play football so expect noise from that crowd. I wonder if they play other sports here though... The best part is the food though. I don't know we were going to get this much food on just two orders. Or else we would have just ordered less. This place was crowded on college football Saturday. But we did manage to find a seat. read more

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Dash C.

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The Lavaca Street Bar just might be the only bar in Austin that actually has a personality. The big room, behind the bar, is where you want to watch sports with your crew. Hit the bar at happy hour and ALWAYS order some of Austin's best Mexican food. read more

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Peter S.

We love to hear that! Thanks for the kinds words. We hope to see you…

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Brian B.

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I went here to watch a specific game. The bar wench changed the channel twice, and I had to ask her twice to leave it on. Went to the bathroom for a minute, came back and she'd changed it again. Defeats the point of going to a sports bar if a dumb bitch is going to change the channel every chance she gets read more

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Lavaca Street Bar in downtown Austin is a great bar to catch a sports game at! I came on a Friday evening to watch the college football national championship, and it was packed! There was a line to get in right before the game, but it didn't take too long. The bar itself is a lot bigger than it appears when you first walk in. It opens up to a bigger area around the corner, plus a spacious outdoor patio with a bar out there as well. They had the BEST food. With a large, diverse menu spanning from surf n turf and nachos, to mac n cheese and quesadillas. While the prices are on the higher side, you definitely get what you pay for. The portions are large and it comes out very quick and fresh. Definitely a new fav spot! Perfect for a game day outing or just a casual night out with great food and drinks! Ton of TVs and also had games like pool and shuffle board which is a fun plus. read more

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Natalia B.

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Honestly, the nachos weren't great. The blackened chicken had very little flavor, and the buffalo chicken nachos' flavor relied heavily on the buffalo sauce. However, the meat / cheese ratio to chip was pretty solid. And the chips weren't soggy because they were so thick. Overall, 4.5/10. Wouldn't eat again read more

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Carrie M.

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I came to this sports bar on a game day but not for game watching purposes. The crowd was middle aged. It was busy and super loud inside, but there were some available tables outside. They are dog friendly inside too. I had the Peach Pounder cocktail, which was as juice-like as I imagined. It was very good. It is a Malibu peach drink with strawberry and lemon. The picture in the menu had some extra additions that did not come with my drink. They also don't list prices on their drinks menu, which is very bothersome, especially for such a well-established bar. Parking was a challenge as all the designated parking for this bar was full. They have a parking lot shared with the Broken Spoke and a retail center garage except the public part of the garage is only one tiny floor. We had to park in the adjacent shopping center plaza. read more

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Lindsay R.

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Happened to stop in after a concert. It has a Large space great for groups. Lots of TVs and good music. The door guy was nice and welcoming. However the bartenders were not and seemed bothered to be at work. read more

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My favorite Austin sports bar. Excellent staff, consistent, accommodating and if you live downtown as I do and commute by walking, e-scooter or ride share, it's where you need to go. read more

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Peter S.

Thanks Walter for the great review! We hope to see you back soon!

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Katie S.

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It was my friends birthday and everyone migrated to lavaca. Mind you- it's a bi week for Texas football and it's 5pm.... The girl at the door refused to let me in with my dog. Which wouldn't be a big deal if EVERY other bar in Austin allowed him in. So I had to leave my friends birthday to Uber home and drop off my dog for zero reason. Austin is an amazing dog friendly city- lavaca should maybe jump on board esp considering it wasn't even busy due to a bi week. read more

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Jessica N.

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Best fish tacos in Austin. I love this place and we like eat here once a week if it was closer.

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Myla H.

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Would not let my service dog and I in because it was "busy". Visible open seats in sight and friends inside who told us there was plenty of room. As an epileptic person was very disappointed in the bouncer's demeanor and lack of understanding. Hopefully management does something to encourage some empathy from their workers to patrons. Not coming back. read more

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Synee S.

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went there a while back on a little weekend trip. found the place highly unsanitary. The bathroom had pee everywhere. The food was normal food. Nothing special. read more

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Suzanna L.

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I thought this was a great place to watch a sports game. Arrived about 30 minutes before the start of the NCAA women's final basketball game and there were plenty of spots inside and out. By the start of the game, it was poppin and not everyone could find a seat. I thought this place earned 5 stars because of the abundance of TVs even outside, and the covered patio was appreciated. The food options were also worthy of 5 stars; what other sports bar offers fish and crawfish options?? Now, it wasn't the most gourmet food we ever had, but it was satisfying nonetheless. read more

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Robyn F.

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There were canned & draft beers. The bar could've been cleaner. The bartender was friendly & gave recommendations. We went for the food. The vibe was chill, nothing memorable. read more

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Dora S.

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What better place to watch the OU v UT game other than lavaca bar? It was packed but the bar was so efficient! Got our drinks very quickly, their tvs were on every wall, you werent going to miss any touchdowns no matter how packed it is! We ordered some wings and they came out SO quick and boyyyy were they delicious! read more

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Christina H.

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Lavaca Street Bar is dark, dingy, and packed with sports fans--not the place for those looking to throw back shots, dance and have fun. I felt like I was entering a forbidden man cave. This is a hardcore sports bar. The space is tiny, and it feels overcrowded--there's definitely too many people crammed in. Maybe if I were a middle aged man and really into sports, I'd enjoy the vibe, but it's just not my scene. read more

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Edgar R.

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Good place to grab a drink and food if you're out downtown. They do have several tvs around the bar and lots of tables. I ordered boneless wings, but unfortunately was given bone-in. The wings tasted pretty good. I also ordered a side of sweet potato fries, but didn't realize it was a whole a tray of fries. I recommend to look at the wings and fries as something to share. Unless you're really hungry. read more

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Cody V.

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Awesome food, service on point, deadly location. Go get some, you won't be disappointed!

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Cindy W.

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We popped in here while visiting Austin's famous 6th Street. The service was great and the margarita was fantastic. It seemed to be a local favorite with a great vibe. read more

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Josh P.

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One of my favorite spots to watch football and soccer games. Last visit, I had a bloody Mary, a michelada, and a guiness and everything was solid. Its a good environment to watch sports and there's a separate business with a kitchen connected for food. We had the fried oysters which were great along with Buffalo shrimp which were also good. There's also more space in the back for bigger groups. It gets pretty crowded but I've had good service most times...best to sit at the bar if you can. read more

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Malisa L.

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Fun place! Service was great! Lots of tvs! Great "watching bar"! First time there and will definitely go back ! Highly recommend! read more

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Luckily the food is seperate from the bar. Problem in the service industry w/cleaniness . Look atop and underneath the register read more

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After 30 years of coming to Austin for games, events, and what not, finally came to Lavaca Street Bar. Had a lot of fun with my wife, and so glad we weren't the only middle aged couple. However, if the management reads this: teach your bartenders to do good pours, goes a long way to get a good tip. Ain't tipping 20 percent when you use the 1 once jigger. The food was good. Expensive, but good portions. read more

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Adam S.

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Fun place with a great patio. Came into town for an extra long weekend and stopped here while walking around the area. Delicious margaritas and lots of seating. Those are two random features to put together, but must haves. Our bartender was also super friendly. Exceptional all around. read more

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Tommy H.

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I thought I would come in relax have a stiff drink and some appetizers. I have one drink 15;$ . No appetizers the drink was ok but not 15 $ ok I was asked to put in earbuds like it's a library I can see why this place looks empty alot. I guess I get bored too easy I'm going to Starbucks maybe some humans are there read more

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Tarann S.

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Nice place to watch a game. Food is ok. Service is really good. Food comes out pretty quickly. I have not had cocktails.

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Great place to watch football. The food was really good. The $3 mimosas were ok. Service was great!

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Maggie B.

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This is a cool dive bar in downtown Austin. I came on a Tuesday night with a small group of friends. It wasn't too busy and there were lots of open tables. They have a pretty good cocktail menu and I ordered the Serrano 'Rita. It's a spicy margarita with Serrano peppers. I love spice so I enjoyed the kick and the fresh taste. The bartenders were friendly and accommodating. They have a giant tub of water near the bar so you can easily keep yourself hydrated without having to ask for refills. Great place to start the night or grab an after dinner beverage. read more

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Jenn G.

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Now I do love this place as a sports bar but these nachos didn't meet expectations. I read an article listing their nachos as one of the best nachos in town. Stick to the po boys, they do really well with the Cajun flavors. read more

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Brian M.

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If you are really into sports bars...particularly the non corporate type then this place is for you. The food is way better than at your average sports bar and the lady who takes your order at the counter could not be a nicer person. read more

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Denise L.

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We are staying at the Hotel ZaZa and after walking all over downtown Austin I was thirsty for a cold beer. The food was incredible and beer ice cold. We ate in the out door patio that has 10 bus screen TVs and ia dig friendly! read more

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Stephanie B.

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They have a large selection of draft beer - so yes. The boneless wings are fried in a mix that makes an unuasual coating that taste bad over tiny bits of dry chicken- so no. Pretzels - yes, good. Our food was kinda "dead" (they didn't serve in time once ready from the kitchen) (place was 1/2 full) I think this bc our food was almost warm and the cheese dip had a thick "skin" on top. Having said that the white cheese dip was delish- even lukewarm. The servers are jovial and in a good mood. They visit the tables regularly and are very helpful. Loads of TV's. Upon arrival, the staff promptly changed one of the TV's !of our choosing! to our teams game. Overall, I'm coming back and trying the bone-in wings. In conclusion- come here to drink beer and watch your sports game w a friendly staff BUT your risking it when you order food. Food is where lavaca street just doesn't score (see what I did there? Sports reference!) read more

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Food for those late nights. I did an oyster po boy which was basically a salad with everything they put on it. The cilantro fries were literally fries with cilantro thrown on top. The sweet potato fries had an odd seasoning on it. Other than needing food at 11pm, I wouldn't go again. read more

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Dylan M.

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We're from out of town, and this place made us feel so uncomfortable with their attitudes. They overcharged our drinks. I thought it was a nice place during the day, but the lady that was working tonight with short wavy hair was rude. Would not recommend this place to new comers. read more

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Steve M.

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Solid bar with good bartenders and lots of TVs for sports. But the kicker is the po'boy food truck that's connected to the bar by a window. Great sandwiches; probably 20 or so varieties to choose from. I had the catfish done extra crispy, 10/10 on that sandwich. It's a big portion, most folks could easily split one for lunch, which is a pretty good deal at $20. read more

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Eric H.

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Stopped by Lavaca for the second half of the early NFL Sunday slate and the place was packed. Every room had a variety of games on, and the place itself was seemingly never ending with another area behind another area behind another area. All of the games were on except, of course, the one I was interested in, but a bartender was accommodating and turned it on quickly as another game ended. All Staff were super friendly. Drinks were made well; my guest and I both had Moscow mules but all the other drinks looked great. All we had to eat were wings but the nachos and other dishes looked awesome. I will say the wings were a bit expensive, but they were exactly what I look for in bar wings. Would have loved some celery or carrot sticks, or some serving dishes, but the crumbled blue cheese was a nice touch. read more

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James M.

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Interesting surf and turf menu. I stopped in to watch football, and that was a fine experience. Solid drink specials and quick service. When I asked for guidance on the menu, the counter staff wasn't very helpful - "pick a taco or something" was the response I got. Ended up with the nachos. Good choice, but make sure to "dig" a bit. It's dark in there and a lot of the toppings are used as a base under the chips. I'd get them again. (Frequent traveler exploring his new home) read more

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The bar & food requires going to the counter for service, but on Sunday there was not wait. The staff is friendly & very helpful. The bar and televisions are average for a sports bar environment, however, the food pushes their rating above a 3. The food was excellent, plenty of options, and the portions are huge. If you're not starving, try sharing one meal before ordering two. If you are hungry, order a meal for yourself and enjoy. A place definitely worth checking out. read more

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405 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701
Warehouse District, Downtown
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(512) 469-0106
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Hours

What time does Lavaca Street Bar open?

Lavaca Street Bar opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Lavaca Street Bar opens at 11:30 AM on Sunday.

What time does Lavaca Street Bar close?

Lavaca Street Bar closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Lavaca Street Bar take credit cards?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Lavaca Street Bar serve alcohol?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Lavaca Street Bar have TVs?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lavaca Street Bar have bike parking?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar has bike parking.

Does Lavaca Street Bar have outdoor seating?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar has outdoor seating options.

Does Lavaca Street Bar have parking?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Lavaca Street Bar wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar is wheelchair accessible.

Does Lavaca Street Bar allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar allows outdoor smoking.

Does Lavaca Street Bar have free WiFi?

Yes, Lavaca Street Bar has free WiFi.

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4.4(6.4k reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

Garlic appetizer

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Anthem

4.4(822 reviews)

0.6 mi

This restaurant will be a fixture in Austin for decades to come! No other 5* restaurant is so…read moreScrumptiosly unique! If my scheduled allowed, I'd make reservations for lunch and dinner weekly!

Vas served us today, and she was just fantastic! Very attentive and helped us decide on what to…read moreget. The Manger Delanie came over to check on us and you can just tell they love working here. We will definitely be back soon!

2.9 mi•South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)

Upside Down Pineapple Bread Pudding

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Itchy Salmon. Good but a little overpriced.

Lavaca Street Bar

3.9(75 reviews)

Food is incredible. I don't usually eat burger and fries, but I live nearby and was just too tired…read moreto deal with dinner. I got their Smashburger special on Monday and I will say that the chef, and I call him a chef, not a cook...because he was obviously extremely skilled and trained, was incredible. And he came out himself to ask me about something about my order. I highly recommend the food and service.

Hate to share this, but it is a fantastic place to watch a game. TVs everywhere. It is always…read morecrowded with fans, so the vibe is there. Wait staff = bar staff and they share all the tables. I love this! Great, inclusive food menu that also includes game staples like wings and burgers. But vegan and veg friendly, too. (Love that hummus!) The worst part, this time, the crispy green beans were off the menu! But there was frozen Lemoncello. So I'll call that a wash. ;)

Thunder Chief

Double cheeseburger

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Patio seating!

The League Kitchen & Tavern

3.9(265 reviews)

14.6 mi

I met some friends here after work and we were pleasantly surprised to find that during happy hour,…read moreappetizers are half off. I can't quite remember the drink specials--maybe $2 off? We ordered the spinach artichoke dip. It looked great and tasted great, but there just wasn't much of it. We each took a small scoop and it was basically gone. I had about 3-4 chips with dip, and then we were left with a plate full of chips and no dip. Usually it's the opposite, or you need to order extra chips. I'm not sure if the portion is smaller during half-price apps or if that's just how it's served. The table next to us ordered the taco appetizer and those looked really good. I ordered the fish and chips--my first time having them here--and they came out pretty dark, which made me wonder if the oil might have been old. We were caught up in conversation and I forgot to take photos of our meals. It was my friend's first time visiting, and they brought her out a complimentary dessert, which was a really nice touch. We sat on the patio and it was a beautiful night--lots to look at and enjoy. I'd definitely go back, and next time I might make a full meal out of the half-price appetizers.

Brunch with Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary. The Eggs Benedict are a wonderfully prepared excellent…read moretasting dish.