I am officially in love with this place. I came here with a friend last night and was impressed…read moreimmediately upon walking in. The vibes are perfect: Mexican but more modern, comfortable, and fun. I could tell everyone there was there cause they loved the food and the employees all had smiles on their faces. We were seated quickly and order the guac sampler to start our meals with our house margaritas. The house margs were great and automatically came with salt around the rim, which I loved. With the guac sampler, we got the black bean and ranchera salsa. I like the ranchera, but the real stars were the black bean salsa and their guac. The black bean salsa is not a traditional chunky black bean dip, it is smooth with many complex flavors. The guac also was very well balanced and the avocados were so fresh. Each of us was given our own chip baskets and went to town on these dips. For the main, my friend recommended me the Albany clucker quesadilla. That is a chicken quesadilla that comes with onions and bell peppers. The quesadillas are a good size, come out full of cheese and fillings, and are served with your choice of salsa. I tried the seasonal salsa, which was dark, smooth, and smokey. It went so well with the quesadilla! Both of us ate about half our meals and left feeling full, which plenty of food for another meal later. I will be coming back any time I come back to town. The vibes are good, the food is better, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other modern Mexican restaurants around. If you need a good spot for dinner or drinks, I highly recommend here. It makes me wish I lived closer.

Casa Nueva still the best in Athens, OH! Celebrating 40 years of the freshest, homemade salsas,…read moreguacamole, burritos, enchiladas, tacos you will find in the Midwest using fresh, locally grown organic ingredients. Plus great bar where they use fresh squeezed juices for their margaritas, cocktails & have a great selection of craft beers, seltzers & ciders. My go to is Framboise Belgian raspberry beer. Today we enjoyed salsa verde enchilada with tofu, tofu tacos. & I enjoyed burrito with the veggies of the day mushrooms & cabbage with the seasonal salsa Roasted Tomato Roja. Great service too. Casa is a must visit!!!

Casa Cantina is a great bar and is better than others in Athens, but this is not cheap. In fact it…read morecan be extremely expensive. This is a bit too much for a college town bar. It's for sure a place to take a guest or have a classier evening. The worst part is the prices, but it's still better service than the restaurant side. Casa Cantina began in 1993 when the Casa Nueva employees expanded to a full service bar. The infused vodka cocktails are what its best known for. I have only been only to try a few beverages here since it can be costly. The blueberry mojito is the best. It's sweet and tangy. The margaritas are good if kind of watery. A glass is about $5 to $6, while a pitcher is about $20 to $30. There's also premium and super premium margarita that use higher quality liquor. Among the vodka infused cocktails, I most liked the cucumber gimlet. This is about $5, with cucumber infused vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Another good drink is the Ohio Mule. This is about $5, with Buckeye Vodka, Reed's Ginger Brew, and lime juice. Casa Cantina has a limited menu of some items from Casa Nueva. The house made salsas are kick ass. The black bean is garlicy, and the habanero is burning hot. I am a supporter of independently owned companies so I want to like this. It's run by people who care but may not have a lot of experience. This is worth a return because it's still a good place for chilling and enjoying a margarita or an infused vodka.

I've been to Casa several times, on this visit I just stopped in for a drink. The bar is a…read morethree-sided, wrap around affair that was already busy when I walked in at 5pm on a Wednesday. The dining room was already on a wait at that point in the evening. I ordered a Manhattan, it came on the rocks, I probably would have had it up if the bartender had asked, but it was fine. They have a special menu for the bar, it looked to be on the expensive side. Casa has great food, but it is not cheap. There is a stage and a mirror ball and a small PA, it would be a fun place to see a band. I hear my beloved Phantods have played Casa. It seems as friendly and tasty and as expensive as I remember it. Definitely worth a look if you're in Athens for more than a day.

Horrible experience. They messed up half our order, then asked us if we were "sure we didn't get…read moreit" when we complained. None of the sauces we paid for were included. The meat was gross and greasy, and my tacos were dripping grease before I even finished getting ready to eat them. To add insult to injury, I watched the cashier handling my food with the same gloves he used to handle the screen--completely unsanitary. One of the worst Taco John's experiences, hands down. (Further notes: If the black Ford pickup isn't in the lot, do not eat there!)

I visited this establishment while taking my niece to an OU visit. All things considered, the staff…read morewas nice, food was good... overall worth the price as a nice Bell alternative.

For a Mexican restaurant on Court Street, I have little complaints…read more My dinner, the spinach and chicken quesadilla, was great. The chips and salsa were even better, and my margarita was one of the best I have had in a while. The service is a bit slow, but since I was there catching up with an old friend I hardly noticed. And lastly, the prices are easy on the wallet. Compared to Mexican restaurants I am used to, this place will not break the bank. If you are in the area and need a filling meal, I would highly recommend stopping in. The outside looks unassuming, but do not let that fool you. Just a heads up: there are two toilets in the women's restroom, which is weird but both were clean.

Really disappointed. Came with 7 others to celebrate birthdays. Wait wasn't long, but that's where…read morethe pros end. 10 minutes until server came over, another 15 to get drinks. Another 20 to get (premade) appetizers (guac and queso). Another 10 and we placed orders. 90 minutes later we have asked multiple times for waters, drinks, chips. Food comes out cold. But we couldn't eat because it took another 10 minutes to get silverware. Manager was uninterested when I spoke with her. Birthdays were ignored. Yes, it was a Saturday evening and yes, they were busy. But $200 for cold food, poor service and almost 3 hours just doesn't add up for me.

I asked for no onions and it was literally only onions on my plate it was really bad and it was…read morereally cold food, did not in joy

Beautiful ambience and staff, with amazing food! The food is consistently good, every single time…read more I've ordered here over 40 times and not once was I disappointed. 10/10

We don't need a reason to go to Little Fish Brewing in the winter especially for ice fishing just…read morenice fishing! Having a few beers and great food, always great service, Casey was not only attentive and friendly but adding a special touch for Valentines Day. The decor is so fitting and relaxing.

Six years after first reviewing Little Fish I will double down on the experience. We were there at…read morenoon for lunch opening on a sunny Friday. The mini mule was tasty even in the non alcoholic form. The star is the sweet potato fries with aioli. Double smash burger was tasty and the others were happy with the beet burger that is available as a sandwich or the patty atop a salad. We sat at one of the 10+ picnic tables in the shade and they even brought a chair for one of our party who would have had a hard time with the leg swing.

I must admit I spend way more money here than I should. Honestly one of my favorite restaurants in…read moreAthens! They have some of the best deals and you can always leave here feeling happy and full without breaking the bank. I typically get the chicken quesadilla and let me tell you Gran Ranchero has the JUICIEST chicken. I crave this bad boy daily. They also have the best daily marg deals in Athens and they don't skimp on the tequila! Highly recommend!!!

The food was absolutely amazing- the service was absolutely horrible. Maria was rude, never…read morerefilled our waters, chips, napkins. Food took so long that 3 tables arrived and departed before we received it. Had to ask the cashier for chips, napkins & water. Not sure what we did to make her unhappy with us but she shouldn't be in the front of the house. She walked around eating and laughing with 2 other servers but not work hard for the establishment -definitely a disservice to Gran Ranchero as it's probably the best food in Athens.

First off: the cocktails are unmatched! I've traveled all over the world and lived in major cities…read moreand these are hands-down the best. And very, very affordable. The bartenders have become my husband and I's friends and we love being regulars in this cute, historical, friendly bar. The ambiance is amazing and the whole vibe is artsy and cool. This is a community safe-space and I love it for that. The beer garden out back is cute for summer days. The front patio is perfect for people-watching. The cider is delicious and this is more of as non-college bar, which this almost 40-something appreciates. This is truly the best bar I've ever been to!

We stopped here on our way to our weekend getaway with my mom and daughter. Both my daughter and…read moreI liked the ciders we chose. A pear cider and a cherry cider. My mom got a drink with rum and kinda tasted like a pina colada. We ended up buying a six pack of cider to enjoy at home. Worth stopping by. Oh and the spiced cashews were yummy.

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.

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.