The absolute BEST BBQ in the area. Everything was fresh and seasoned to perfection. Only thing…read moremissing is some homemade sweet tea, lemonade, & fruit punch. Will be back. OFTEN!

This was the best bbq I ever had. And the friendliest people ever. Thank you! The food is greatread more

We met my in laws in Smithville because my mother in law said it was such a cute town…read more We all decided to try The Smithville Inn because they said it was the best restaurant there. So glad that we did because it was excellent with great staff. We all really enjoyed the food. I loved my crab cake sandwich. It was so moist and flavorful. My husband loved his turkey platter. The gravy was delicious and the turkey was moist. My father in law enjoyed his burger. It was a good menu and tight in the middle of the cute little town. Would love to go back and try other things.

First time here, and I was expecting better based on the reviews. Entrance, tables, chairs, and…read moreambiance were as I expected. Ordered New England Clam Chowder. Served quickly and hot in a big, wide bowl. It looked good. Had small, irregularly sized potatoes and chopped carrots. The broth was a little thicker than I imagined or had tasted before in other restaurants, or in the one I make. Clams were tiny and, as you'd expect from a can. Not fresh clams. In fact, you can put all the clams found in chowder in a single tablespoon. Even found a whole bay leaf in it, which should have been removed before serving it. So, how is the chowder? I've had better from canned chowder, and the one I make is way better. Zero stars for the chowder. Next up is the Turkey platter with sliced turkey (hard and dry), 1 ice cream scoop of mashed potatoes (ok, nothing special), 1 ice cream scoop of stuffing (totally disgusting, and had corn in it), string beans (with vine still attached), gravy (terrible), and a little cup of cranberries (decent). Total fail. The waitress was ok, though stopping by every 5 minutes to ask if everything was good was quite annoying. The 'ice water gentleman' was great. You never asked for water, and when the glass was 1/2 empty, he was there refilling it. Great job! The final score of 2 stars is for the historic inn's ambiance and layout. We won't be back, and do not recommend.

Love the soup burger and the fried is way better than McDonald's fries.nice food great vibes!!!read more

Tony Beef is a wonderful burger joint in a rustic atmosphere. My wife and I came here with 2 teens…read moreand everyone raved about how good the food was. The young lady who took our order was helpful and informative, making great recommendations. I would definitely return.

Went here to meet up with some friends for the night. They've been going here for karaoke so we…read morefigured we'd come down and give it a shot. When we walked in, we were seated right away. Our friend was there waiting for us too. Our waitress was very professional when she approached and made sure she ordered everything correctly. The food came out in a timely manner and everything was great. It was Monday and they had specials that day for Mexican food. I like how they rotate the specials, depending upon what day of the week it is. If you're in Smithville, definitely stop here for food. It's worth it and it's a great experience. Be sure to look out for what entertainment they're having that day you're going there. That way you'll get the full experience. We'll definitely be back.

On a beautiful summer Thursday evening we came in around 7. It was DEAD inside. I was shocked. I…read moreguess because Historic Smithville closes early on weekdays there's no one around. We enjoyed the quiet on the patio. On that night it was prime rib night and wing night. We took advantage of both of these specials. Prime rib was good. Big portion. Good balance of fatty to lean. Bit one note on the seasoning and sauces (horseradish, au jus). I thought the wings were just ok. A tad overcooked - it looked like the wings were cooked once, then held (or maybe not), sauce/flavor added, and then re-broiled. Good crust and HUGE wings but the double cooking process left them on the dry side. Really high quality blue cheese though. They do a pretty good french onion soup too.

My friends and I visited for their first Girl Dinner night where they had a book mobile called…read moreAusten's Shelf in the parking lot which was the main reason for our visit. When it was first advertised on Instagram, my friend made a reservation. However, when we arrived the staff were confused and overwhelmed by the big turnout and made no effort to assist us promptly. They sat us inside since the patio tables were already taken, and we waited 15-20 minutes for someone to take our order. The ambiance was casual and the noise level was very loud. They have a bar on the main level and the place just looks like a casual pizza joint. The patio seats looked more appealing and I found out after we left that they were doing a giveaway which we weren't included in. The girl dinner menu options were very basic with no meat or seafood options. I probably should've ordered off of the regular menu. I started out with an espresso martini which was okay, not the best and not the worst. Next I had a Caesar salad that was drowning in dressing that was too creamy and rich for me. The cheese pizza had a nice dough but the marinara and cheese were below average. I've had better pizza from a gas station, but I was starving since I'd already been there for 45 minutes. My friend only ate one slice of hers. I suppose we got what we paid for since it was only $25 per person. By the time we got our checks and were ready to go check out the book store, there were very few options left. If it weren't for the great company and the chance to check out Austen's Shelf, this night would've been very disappointing.

Something is different? We came in through the front door with the hostess station…read more What's up with the unpainted drywall? Where are the cool old pictures, thank-you letters, and awards? Anyway we were seated right away, but waited five minutes before anyone came over. The table was sticky, the server was OK but wasn't really friendly until the bill came out. And the food was OK. This time my review is meh

This was delicious! I'm vegetarian (easy to accommodate…read morewith Indian food) but I'm also one of those people who can't do cilantro or coriander - so Indian food is hard for me. I was with an Indian friend who is vegan AND gluten free - they accommodated his diet and made it sufficiently spicy for him. They managed my no cilantro/coriander request just fine AND made it sufficiently mild for my delicate sensibilities. The food was flavorful and quality and good portions at good prices! Excellent experience while attending a trade show in Atlantic City.

Service was absolutely the slowest I have ever encountered. It was downright painful…read more It took 15 minutes to get any attention and about one hour after ordering..our food was ready. Just Wow. And we ordered naan and got it ten minutes after our dinners came out. The owner greeted us and was friendly but didn't help with the bad service. We were all so thirsty the whole time... we clocked that we were there for 2 hours and 15 min. Spin the wheel?!!! Can I get a soda? How can anyone be that bad of a server? And no, they were not busy!!! The check was soooooo high. Will never go back. I do not mind paying 200 plus tip for 4 people... but you need to actually have good service and quality dining to do so. I still tipped the 20 percent but was pretty ticked off that we were basically ignored the entire time... and why is it called fusion? And why does every new restaurant add this word to their name- it makes me laugh now and refuse to FUSION- it means you think you are fine dining. Um NO .. fine dining is superb service, I didn't even get acceptable service. Its Indian food with a little section of Thai Food.... See You! Will not be back.

Great experience first time here. First off - very comfortable space. I like the TVs being on the…read moreinside of the overhang bar space. Hard to describe but if you know, you know. More importantly, service & food. Kat is a Rockstar bartender- super sweet and attentive; for locals and new patrons..that's never lost on me. Icing on the cake - she knows the menu and makes great recommendations. Stuck with me this long - you're doing great! Let's get to the food. The wings are bangin. Beer and wings is enough to come here for. Draft list is solid. But the wings rock. However, grandma's meatball is why I'll come back here. Holy shi*t. I don't know how to even describe it. It's like a meatloaf on crack. Beef, eggs, peas, prosciutto, and a touch of heaven. I don't know how or why it's's so good (almost forgot it's stuffed with melty cheese) aside from pure love. It tastes like family tradition. Man, I love that. I'll be back very soon.

Must have caught em on an off night I normally have great…read moreservice at the bar but Sunday night was not good. Waited 15 minutes for a glass of wine all awhile the bartender was taking selfies and chatting with other customers. Eventually I had an unwelcome feeling so I left Last few visits were good, good food, good service, nice people but unfortunately not on this visit. Service is a big part of why customers return again and again but after tonight's visit I am not sure about returning. Previous visits I've ordered pizza, raw oysters and grilled fresh salmon on top of their spinach salad which was good. There are other options to consider where great service has a meaning

Being on the road can be challenging…read more Local reviews vs non local reviews. As I travel for work, I tried to decide on places based on reviews. Texas Roadhouse is always a go to favorite at mine at home and wanted to compare my experience here, First, the staff is wonderful and very friendly Second, I don't know if you have tried this before, but you can request a specific temperature for your steaks to be cooked. There has never been a problem telling them this option. You can also add for your steak to have or be seasoned with more salt. Texas roadhouse on this trip knocked it out of the ball park each time which kept me coming back nightly for a nice steak. Definitely will be coming back to this location as I return for work. 10 out of 10 recommend

Ask for Andrea she's such a great server . She's so nice and friendly makes you feel right at home…read more Great server . I'm not a friend or family member trying to give her props on here I don't know her from Adam but the past few times I've gotten her and everything was so great . Didn't miss a beat .