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!

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.

You can easily miss this place but please don't. The door said established in 1977 but then the…read moremenu said 2012. The bartender Lydia assured me it's actually 2012. This is the same person that helped me last time I was in town and the only other time I've been here. She is super helpful and talks you through all the options. Came in at happy hour which is $3 off all drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday thru Friday. I got a great well-made old fashioned for $7.63! Old school prices for the old school ambiance. It's a bit of a hike getting up the stairs to the place but it is worth it as you feel transported back in time. Well decorated with great music. Great place to chill and relax from the summer heat. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.

We were visiting and came in to watch an NFL game. The menu is fast with unique and interesting…read moreoptions. The kids grilled cheese is a nice toasty bread. The Naan pot roast was amazing with super tender meat. I ordered a side potato and a side salad, which were both very filling and delicious! We had a great server and enjoyed our time - fun restaurant with all the TVs around. Great place to watch a game.

Food was amazing. Customer service was outstanding. Shout out to our waitress. I haven't been here…read morein a couple of years, but I feel the lighting had gotten darker inside. Other than that, everything was amazing.

Botanic is not a place. It is an experience! Hands down one of the most breathtaking, spacious,…read morecarefully curated places I've been all year. It is definitely on my Alabama "must-visit" list. I am from out of town, but I came looking for a workspace and wanted to grab lunch while I was there. I came around 1 PM and there was a 30 minute wait for 2 for lunch, but have no fear. We just went upstairs to the martini bar and were able to wait and work. We were seated in the garden for lunch, which are mostly cute high tops. Before we even began our meal, a fat adorable white rabbit crossed our path. Then an equally beautiful black rabbit crossed our path. I had no idea there was wildlife just prancing around and I was giddier than a little kid. (There are also ducks and geese who run around!). Now to the food: Had to get the smash burger because it was award winning and boy it did not disappoint! The depth of flavor and the juiciness of the patties were impeccable. I opted for guda cheese instead of cheddar, and I added grilled onions, and this was an excellent choice. The fries are super crispy and the comeback sauce is perfect for dipping . Don't judge us, but we also shared some desserts. The standout was the white chocolate cheesecake, which was sweet but not super indulgent. I would definitely skip the crepe next time. The description made it sound delicious. But overall, it was lacking in a flavor. It was by far the most disappointing dish of the day. Even though it takes a while for food to come out service is impeccable, and the servers are just so lovely, so be patient. I will definitely make the Botanic my go-to establishment when I'm in town!

We were visiting friends in Seale Alabama from Jacksonville Florida and they know I am very…read moreparticular about restaurants and have a very limited diet. Dining is an experience and my hobby my husband says. We indulge most nights in many great restaurants all around us or when we frequently travel. I want to start by saying my friend chose this space well! Though it was about a 40 minute drive from their house it was worth it. The venue, grounds, market, dining areas, etc. are all truly a delight. I cannot believe a place like this exists in this area. We started with adult beverages and the amazing complimentary bread with an assortment of butter options. For appetizers, we ordered the pimento cheese and corn ribs (forgot to photograph). Both were delicious! For entrees, the ladies had the pasta dish with my friend adding the shrimp. I am a vegetarian so I did it without any protein. It was very good. The men had the filets with the sides and found them to be cooked properly. The pros were as follows: Beautiful venue/spaces Delicious food The market had some nice shopping gifts to pick up for souvenirs and pastries for breakfast the next morning The cons: We were supposed to be at an inside table and they said that was not the case once we arrived and it was way too hot outside and the flies were terrible. I felt as if they should have accommodated us as we still waited 30 minutes to be seated despite her making reservations weeks ago. That really put a damper on the experience. Their corkage fee to bring your own wine is $40 per bottle. I take my own wine to every restaurant I go to and have never paid $40 even at much higher end places. The waitress was nice but loud and forgetful. We asked for things multiple times and never did get some of the requested things. They do offer lunch and dinner and the menus are a bit different. They focus on fresh produce from local farmers and some they grow there. If you are within a 30 minute drive, I would suggest going as there is not much in that area that compares according to our friends. There are multiple dining spaces so make sure you choose where you want to dine and confirm that. There are multiple bar options as well.

This was our first time here and we were disappointed. My husband ordered the ribeye medium rare…read morebut there was barely any pink in it. My daughter ordered the chicken alfredo flat bread and it was basically a very thin, dry , crispy pizza. The chicken pieces were so dry and there was no discernible alfredo sauce to be found. She left over half of it. My pepper jack chicken sandwich was fine and I liked the sweet potato chips. The warm brownie with ice cream was delicious. We have eaten at the Gay Street location so we expected better quality food I guess. The guy who took our order was nice.

Me and my fiancé went weekend before last and we had an amazing time! Beer was amazing, atmosphere…read moregreat, and extremely dog friendly! Best thing about it is that it has a homey feeling. You can with friends relax and enjoy yourselves without chaos of being at a bar. Great place!

I left my initial review after my first visit. Since then, Whistle Stop has become my favorite…read moreplace to relax after a hard week. Both the beer and environment are perfect for me. The bartenders have become friends and the beer selection never disappoints. If you aren't coming here, you are missing a jewel.

The service was top notch. The staff were kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about beers. The…read morebrew had an incredible aroma, nice mouthfeel, no aftertaste, and light.

Cool spot, nice space, but the beer was meh... the IPAs didn't taste clean, the beers weren't…read moreanything special. Which is what matters the most, IMO.

Ole Smokey 4* Chicken fingers 4.5*…read moreBuffalo chicken sandwich 3.5* Fries 4.5* Honey Baked Goat cheese 5+* Service 5+*. Katie was GREAT!! Atmosphere 4.5*

This was our first trip to this relative new restaurant. We arrived at lunchtime to an empty…read morerestaurant with an over abundance of friendly wait staff. My first impression was not good, the Melt is very clean, but stark. The ambience is lacking. I ordered the Rubin and my entire attitude changed; one of the best sandwiches I've experienced in a long while. Four stars for the food and service. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will be back.