LiveOaks

3 1/2 but I'll round up for our attentive server. Excellent…read moreservice and some delicious food enjoyed by our party of 4. Complaints include a chipped plate and glass along with a very loud environment. We were seated away from the bar area but it was quite loud to the point it was difficult to hear across the table. The DJ could bring it down a little but the hard wood ceiling and floor bounces sound extremely well. Outside dining may be a good option for a more quiet night. It's a small menu and they were out of two apps on Saturday night:( All that said, the food is very good. I especially liked the burrata and the tuna. The beet salad could use a few more beets but the lamb and chicken were reported as good. Substantial wine list with many Italian options. Well made cocktails, shout out for the old fashioned. Plan on spending $100pp to do it right.

Olivine is located on the rooftop of the AC Hotel, the views and overall ambiance are impressive,…read moreespecially around sunset. If you're planning a meal, I highly recommend requesting an outdoor table, which makes for a much more enjoyable experience. The noise level inside can be pretty high, although where you sit definitely makes a difference. The bar scene looks fantastic and would be a great place to stop in for cocktails and enjoy the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the dining experience itself was disappointing. Service was slow and inattentive throughout the evening. We had already finished our meals before our waiter finally stopped by to ask how everything was with our "first bites," which was a bit ironic. The food was just okay. The menu leans Italian, but some of the dishes missed the mark. The vodka sauce lacked the authentic flavor you'd expect, and the pappardelle had an unexpectedly heavy lemon flavor that overpowered the dish. To top it off, we were charged for a second drink that we never ordered. Overall, Olivine shines when it comes to atmosphere and views, and I could definitely see returning for drinks at the bar. However, the service and food quality need some refinement before I'd come back for dinner.

Burrata

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Auburn Draft House

3.3(135 reviews)

We are in town for my son's first year at Auburn University. I ordered a Strawberry Salad small…read more(big!) and my son ordered a meat calzone. Amazing food! The atmosphere is so nice and the service was personable. Definitely recommend!

Hubby and I went there for dinner with friends and quickly realized Black people are not welcomed…read morenor served. We sat at our table for 15 minutes without service, went to the hostess to inquire about our waiter and learned eye patch was the server. We were not acknowledged, outside of the Casaamigos lady, or even served water. We left to go to Live Oaks. Auburn University is a hard no for our girls and we will share this with our community! Our dollars matter!

Inside

Sweet potato fried, Old Fashion and local beer (not a Bud Light!)

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Inside. We love the flag!

Session Cocktails

4.3(10 reviews)

Anytime I'm visiting the area, I love to stop in to this cute cocktail spot! It's a college town,…read moreso it's kind of unexpected because it doesn't only cater to students. It gives speak easy vibes, and the lighting and seating make it comfortable. They even have a cocktail for a cause with donations given to an organization when that specific drink is purchased. I loved that they were celebrating Harry Potter's birthday, and we enjoyed potions that represented our houses. (I'm Gryffindor if you're curious.) It was slow, but I like to come in when the university doesn't have athletic events or fall/spring classes aren't in session. The bartenders were kind & helpful when we asked questions. There's parking in front of the door & the surrounding areas, so depending when you go, it may be easy or difficult to park. Love: chestnut club (gin-based, suggested by the bartender); vibes (really good energy here)

The staff is great. The drinks are fun. The environment was unique. I Will definitely be going…read moreagain.

Pimm's colada

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Slytherin juice

The Hound

4.5(756 reviews)

Came here the other night and the staff was so accommodating to a very large party! Such a neat…read morespot in the heart of Auburn. Great patio area and a fun scene inside. Food was great, and the adult spaghetti'o dish made my millennial heart happy. I would come back if I'm in Auburn again.

Food: 3.5 Service: 5 stars…read more We tried sooo many items on the menu. We had the pork skins, wings, and bacon flight for starters. The pork skins were very good and crispy. The wings were wayyy too big and felt undercooked, and the bacon flight was unremarkable. The entrees were also okay. The best was the shrimp and grits which I would return on this dish only. Evrything was just too too salty. My palate was ruined after a while. The rest were just okay, but I did like the greens. Standout was that bread pudding. Grab a friend to help you or keep it all for yourself!!

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17-16

3.1(18 reviews)

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I was going to start this review by saying that nostalgia can't help everything when it comes to a…read moreplace from my past. I was originally going to say that nostalgia should take you back to your youth without having to deal with the youth that are now frequenting this college watering hole. But I decided when it comes to 17-16, I can't find anything else wrong with it besides having to deal with college students. But you know what, when you have a great "college bar", you really shouldn't expect anything different. Therefore I will let nostalgia from the bar I loved in college negate any of those negative thoughts. Although, I'm sure our group stuck out like the old alums that still hit the bars when they are in town. What makes this bar a great college bar? First of all, the bar runs on both sides and there are always plenty of bartenders. Making it very easy to get a drink. Not to mention college town prices are AMAZING. Also because of this wrap around bar concept, it keeps people flowing in a "lap walking" form. So even though it gets crowded, it doesn't feel that claustrophobic. There is also an outside area in the back. So if you want to get out of the crowded bar, this is usually pretty wide open. Would I frequent 17-16 if it were in my hometown? Probably not. But when I do my once in a blue moon visits and know what I'm getting in to, I can't think of another late night bar in the loveliest village on the plains.

The bartender was a total ass. He cut me off after a lousy 5 tequila shots and 4 vodka sprites on…read moremy girls birthday. One gentleman defecated all over the sinks in the bathroom and cleaned it up with his bare hands! Nearing the end of the evening (2:30 am) a rather large young lady tried seducing me. It was the highlight of my month. The staff was super friendly!

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Vegas bombs for days!!

Acre

4.3(570 reviews)

This was my first time in Auburn and I did some research on places to try. This place was highly…read morerated and after visiting I totally agree. I started with the roasted baby bunch carrots. I did not expect to love this that much because the main ingredient is carrots. But they were so soft and coated in this sauce that made them taste delicious. For my main meal I ordered off the Specials menu and got the Pan Seared Halibut. I loved the presentation of this plate. The taste did not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly! My server John was super cool. He helped me with the menu and made great conversation. He was very attentive the entire time. Last note, the atmosphere was so cool! The interior of the restaurant looked very nice. This would be a great date spot!

Gorgeous place! The staff is incredible…read more We all loved our meals. They use fresh farm to table ingredients and you can really taste it. We had the oysters... yum. Fried green tomatoes- wasn't the biggest fan of pimento cheese, but if that's your thing I'm sure it would have been delicious. I had the strawberry / spinach salad. It was decent but a little too much dressing on parts and a bit dry in others. The biscuits were a star of the other meal. Sadly, no lattes... the only other bummer was that the waiter forgot my cocktail. He apologized when I asked for it... I know accidents happen

Some of the wine selection

"CHICKEN FRIED" BACON

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Pompano

Mellow Mushroom Auburn

4.1(135 reviews)

This pizza was amazing along with their bread sticks and dipping sauces…read more I had the meat calzone and it did not disappoint. Service was amazing and very friendly. Music, lights and ambiance give good vibes. We will be back.

We were so happy to see Mellow Mushroom in Auburn because our local one closed many years ago and…read morewe rarely get to go. We arrived on a Saturday night and despite being told there was a 25 minute wait for a table-we were seated in about 5 minutes, which was great. The beer selection wasn't as big as some Mellow Mushrooms and they were out of the cider I originally ordered..but we got drinks we liked. The pizza took a little long to come out but it our waiter gave us updates often so we never felt forgotten. The pizza was amazing. As Mellow Mushroom's pizza always is! If my son decides to go to school here-it will become a regular stop when we visit.

The bar

Fugazzetta Pizza .!

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Cider on tap

Halftime

3.3(52 reviews)

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RIP halftime the food was pretty mid but cold beer and cheapest pitcher in auburn we miss you htread more

This is an alright sports bar joint that distinguishes itself in the area by serving food later…read morethan many of the surrounding businesses. They have daily drink and food specials to add to the fun. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was overall a pretty decent burger although I wasn't fond of the fact they seemed to only have packets of mustard and not an actual container of mustard for me to use (I hate those tiny packets while ketchup gets much larger packets). This place is in a prime location close to many other spots so you can definitely add this to your Auburn pub crawl adventure if you want. My video review of Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is here: https://youtu.be/MCW8VixFHHE

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OZ

1.0(1 review)

Terrible service. Bartenders were touching each others butts, drunk, and skipping over people while…read moreserving others multiple times

The Avondale Bar & Tap Room

4.0(63 reviews)

Don't ask Mathias at the bar for a Singapore sling. Simple, delightful drink they are unable to…read morecreate!

The place is nice and has its own unique atmosphere. I wouldn't have known about it if a friend…read morehadn't invited me. Everything was good, but the steep, narrow stairway--along with holes in the wall and an unpleasant smell--was off-putting. Despite that, I might visit again.

Lounge seating // Avondale Bar & Tap Room * Auburn, AL

Staircase // Avondale Bar & Tap Room * Auburn, AL

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Dirty martini and tequila

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Stephen R.

8 years ago

Very very disappointing dinner. Went with my wife and son. It is summer break so it wasn't too busy. We started with Mini Crab cakes. They were topped with a hot sauce that made them almost impossible to eat, so we ate around the sausce and they were tasty but a little dry, as if they had been frozen, thawed and then nuked in the microwave a bit too long. They also had been sprinkled with a cajun spice blend that was a little too strong. Apparently the menu had changed somewhat as they did not have the cordon bleu. I ordered pork chop which was supposed to be 12 oz. It was much smaller than that. Sprinkled liberally with the same cajun seasoning. Mixed vegetables had been cooked too long and were covered in butter and ..... wait for it..... cajun spice blend. Grits lacked flavor, having been cooked in milk, and no butter. There was cajun shrimp - sprinkled tin cajun spice blend, and no sausage as the description indicates. My wife had the trigger fish, which was overcooked and dry. Her veggies were also from the same trough, with excess butter and cajun spice blend. My son ordered a burger which was abut the size of a Krystal burger. Overall just over 110.00 and we would have enjoyed the quality of the meal more if we had gone to Wendy's Hamburgers. read more

Stephen H.

11 years ago

First time at Live Oaks. Came with my wife and two kids and ate in the patio. Arrived at 6 pm. Patio was busy but not remotely packed. First off I was surprised how close to the road you are but not a big deal. Secondly if this place is to survive it must improve service big time. They where over staffed but the staff seemed poorly trained and certainly were not sharp. Poor table service, poor busing of table as we progressed and terrible time for drink refills. Thirdly the food was total hit or miss. My Pork chop was great but my kids steak was uneatable. In fact we sent it back due to griddle and fat content. The skewers for an appetizer where good though. If this place is to survive they need serious management changes. At this point we will not return. Too many better options in the restaurant category in Auburn... read more

Stephen N.

10 years ago

Love the setting.....like being at the beach.....super bar. Packed on weekend....sign of a good restaurant....come early or be prepared to wait. Stuffed pork chop is to die for. Great speciality drinks. Loved our service....Elizabeth was great! read more

Sonya C.

11 years ago

Went for dinner tonight. We sat outside and someone immediately greeted us with waters! Which was awesome in this heat. Our server was very attentive even though they seemed busy. We definitely had a great time and will be coming back again! read more

Julie S.

11 years ago

The best experience in Auburn; tonight's special, a pear and Gorgonzola ravioli with balsamic reduction, balanced both savory and refreshing in the 95-degree heat. Thank you, Elizabeth for the suggestion and your kindness. read more

Kyle J.

11 years ago

Took my girlfriend here for dinner. She had the shrimp and grits and I had the pork chop. Both were awesome. We also had drinks that were mixed perfectly. This place will do great! read more

Margaret W.

5 years ago

Efficient and nice servers and all employees.... The owner we have met us nice, too! He actually was helping serve during one of our first visits there. read more

Grant B.

1 year ago

Yeah I'm good bro. Yeah I'm good bro! Yeah I'm good bro? Yeah I'm good bro: Yeah I'm good bro;

Jimmy J.

11 years ago

Very good food and service. Excellent drinks. I had the shrimp and grits and really liked it

riley s.

2 years ago

I'm a food critic and my meal was fantabulous. #1 place to go. #Liveoaks U.S.A. Baby.

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