Sam's is about as local and old school as you can get. Atmosphere that chains and gastropubs spend…read morea fortune to imitate but never get close. Great steaks, reflected in the price, but the locals have no problem paying it. Everything else is always really good - sides - salads - veg - and they usually serve up a pickle tray upon your arrival for dinner. Menu is on the wall above the bar. Dinner is one thing, but lunch is something else! For lunch, there will be a special. I think it is like always $6.00 or $6.50. When I was there last Tuesday it was Mac & cheese (homemade) and a chili dog (homemade chili). You either get the daily special or you order anything they have the ingredients to make based on the main menu. As a default, they always have hamburgers and buns. My wife had the chef salad with steak (yes, an amazing filet cooked medium and sliced on top) and I had the burger. They locals that took us both had the special. They only serve lunch 11-1 so don't be late. Virtually everyone there knows everyone there. They all sit in the same place. Pretty awesome experience.

Fish on Fridays is great. Burgers are good. Mose Hoppers are awesome. Little dive out in the middle…read moreof the country. Dinners are pricey. Place is small and crowded. Not suitable for wheelchait mobility. Quirky hometown atmosphere.

Drove to Battle Creek, MI, to dine at a fav place, but our reservation was cancelled due to a water…read morebreak in their kitchen. Decided to find a place we've never been that was between BC and home. Discovered Cork and Barrel. Looked good. Reviews were great. Called and spoke with the owner (so kind) to make sure we could get a table, and to Angola, IN we traveled. The owner warmly greeted us by name (per our phone conversation) and we were seated at a quiet, casually elegant corner table. Decor is beautiful, subdued. Music played softly. Lights were dim. (We recognized the location which several years ago was "The Hatchery.") Lovely ambiance. Food and beverages were wonderful! We shared a cold and crunchy wedge salad which the kitchen split for us. As our main meal, we shared three dishes from the tapas menu: smoked salmon, ahi tuna, and 3 mini shrimp tacos. All are pictured and described below. Our server, Megan, was a pure joy! We also were treated to the bruschetta...a nice surprise! SO fresh! Yum! Will we be back? YES! Should you try Cork and Barrel? ABSOLUTELY!

While staying at Lake James for a bachelorette party, we came to Cork & Barrel for our dinner out…read more The service was quick and the waiters were attentive. When we made the reservation, they asked if we wanted to have a signature cocktail for the bride or if we had any preferences on live music for the night. There was live music featured and they gave us shout outs which made the bride feel special! The restaurant is intimate, the food was good, and it almost gave speakeasy vibes which is unusual for the area. A great experience!

Absolutely wonderful!! Originally has set out to eat elsewhere but was told they ran out of food…read morethere and recommended Jackie Blu's. We are thrilled they did. Atmosphere and service was excellent. Two of us had the Friday fish special and another of us had the chicken club. Chicken and wild rice chowder was amazing and our meals were delicious. Would definitely recommend for those in the area!

Great service, and delicious comfort food. I love that this is a local family run business!read more

Food is always amazing, service is definitely top-notch and the interior is decorated in a little…read morecity, but big city feel! Highly recommend! Fettuccine Alfredo is probably one of the best I've ever had!

Atmosphere is a wonderful addition to Bryan! Nice to feel like you're somewhere exotic. Comfortable…read morechairs to relax and enjoy time in conversation is a nice touch- especially since Bryan is a destination of many who want to come home to visit. The menu options are also just right for different types of dining experiences. Entrees for date night. Smash burgers for a more casual impromptu night out and tapas for sharing or smaller appetites. We met another couple who enjoyed the pecan shrimp. My hubby ordered one of the nightly specials- chicken breast with gouda sauce topped with chorizo- 2 large pieces, large side of southwest rice, and a tiny little chopped salad heavy on pico de gallo. He said it was very good but it was 2x the food he'd expected other than vegetables. I ordered 2 delicious tapas from would get again-shrimp tacino and potato boulettes. The servers were very, very attentive, but not invasive. The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star review is the utter lack of vegetable option on the menu. Also tried The Zazarac cocktail- probably wouldn't order that one again- too sweet for my personal taste

One of the best local restaurants I've ever been to. The design of the seating area is a great mix…read morebetween indoor and outdoor and offers plenty of space. The service was amazing and we got our food quick and it was freshly made. They make thier own chips which is something you dont see anymore! The food was amazing and it was super easy to take leftovers home. 10/10 this place is amazing!!

Kissner's is a true Defiance staple--the oldest tavern in Ohio still owned by one family--and it…read moreshows in the warmth, consistency, and quality they've delivered for 95 years. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late-night munchies, the full-service menu genuinely has something for everyone, from classic omelets to more adventurous options like pork brain. The ambience is part of the charm--it still has that same old flair, giving the space a nostalgic, welcoming feel that reflects its long history without feeling dated. I especially loved the little touches, like the coat and purse holders on the wall--if you blink, you might miss them (they were hidden under garland, lol). I had the Sizzling Boys Steak Hoagie with light onions and mushrooms, plus a side of Cheddar Cheese Curds--all excellent. Halfway through my meal, I couldn't resist stealing my partner's bacon and adding it to my hoagie... OMG, it took the flavor to the next level. Highly recommend that upgrade. Jake went with two French toasts, eggs, bacon, and waffle fries (subbed for home fries) and was just as impressed. The food was delicious across the board, and our waiter--whose name I unfortunately don't remember--was amazing and incredibly attentive. Great service, great food, and a timeless atmosphere--Kissner's absolutely lives up to its reputation.

Passing through. Absolutely best food decision make. Just go and enjoy. beautiful Main Streetread more

Finally!! A local place that specializes in Bourbon and Cigars!!…read more Me and the wife enjoyed an Old Fashioned with Buffalo Trace (can choose Old Forrester, Bulleit, or Four Roses), and they were made perfectly. Aromatics, cherries, and orange peel made everything absolutely great. The ice cubes even have the B & B logo on them. I paired my drink with an Acid Blondie cigar. Go inside their humidor and pick the cigar of your choice. Wow! What a great stop! Lots of leather couches to sit on and socialize with friends. A very large, full bar with lots of bourbon and wine options. Decorated beautifully and very, very clean. This place feels like it should be in a much larger city. I am so glad it is right here in Auburn!!

Awesome venue. Classy and sassy ! Great place to enjoy a cigar and some bourbon. We love the live…read moremusic - particularly the crushing daffodils band. Finally a nice place in auburn that has good food and service !

I am Working down the road at the Vocational school and stopped in to have lunch one Friday. The…read moreplace truly embodies a small town spirit. Staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive and remarkably efficient. I ordered the 'Big Ick' and it was a transcendent burger experience. It was massive, juicy and bursting with flavor. If you're ever in the area, do stop by. It's a shining example of a great ma and pa restaurant. .

Staying in the area and had been running all day, no chance to eat. Found Ickey's on yelp & it…read morestated they were open until 12, so at 9:55 pm we walked up to the door and saw that they closed at 10pm! Well I figured we would go ahead and check if they were still serving. The owner told us to have a seat and he would feed us! There were only a couple others in the restaurant. We both ordered a salad and drinks, our server was prompt with both, pleasant and made us feel like we were with friends! The salads were great, 1st time we've ever seen grill top fried potatoes mixed in with our steak and chicken salad's! Seemed strange but we are now fans of that! You just don't expect this kind of service anymore which is a sad. We cannot give a higher recommendation to Ickey's than five stars and that is indeed a shame :) We do not make a habit of entering a business at closing time and do not recommend it, but this simply could not have been handled better by the owner and his staff!