Passing through town, we stopped for an early dinner. At 4:30 we expected the restaurant to be…read moreempty .... but NOOOOO. The place was jumping. We were happy they could seat us. My husband and I assessed Austin's differently. He ordered prime rib which he said was nothing short of perfect. Cooked medium rare as requested, tender, juicy -- he savored every bite. I scanned the menu. Nothing jumped out at me. (I generally don't gravitate to steakhouse-type restaurants.) I ordered a half rack of baby back ribs. My point of comparison is Longhorn's which offers more of a bang-for-a-buck, and in my opinion better tasting ribs. Not to say that Austin's aren't good. They are. Based on the popularity of Austin's, it's clear management knows what they're doing. But I think a small salad and baked potato should be available with the price of the entree -- not worth the extra $7 I was going to be charged. The salad is listed as 'field greens,' -- which it's not -- but reading the menu you'll see they mean iceberg and romaine. The salad was good, enhanced by their garlic ranch dressing. We washed down our meals with well-priced drinks: merlot ($8.90) and Blue Moon ($6.90), then splurged on dessert. Austin's flourless double chocolate brownie a la mode is very rich. One order for two adults is plenty. Austin's is aptly described as a family restaurant. A lot of kids. A lot of noise. Service is friendly and on-the-ball. While not my kind of restaurant, if prime rib is your thing -- this could be the place!

I've been back 10x since the last review and I truly appreciate the consistency with the food and…read moreespecially the service. Everyone is always so welcoming and the restaurant is always packed. I recommend a reservation as this restaurant gets busy. Overall you will absolutely have a great visit.

Ganlys always provides a great meal and tasty specialty cocktails…read more Recent appetizer was sooooo good. Chicken souvlaki sticks with couscous and homemade tatziki (sp) sauce. Always a great meal!

Great service and amazing burger! The pub burger was cooked just as I requested, and of course…read moreyou gotta add the fries instead of chips... I came on a Monday, so a free beer was included as part of today's special. Great deal! Good food! Thanks!

I'll never forget watching the continuation of game 5 of the 2008 World Series here when this was…read moreknown as Santino's. I mean I guess it wasn't that long ago, but it feels like a lifetime has passed in between. The bar that night was full of familiar faces. Groups of friends from both Wilson and Wyomissing neighborhoods had been unified with a common aspiration. After nearly two full days of agonizing rain delays, we were all about to witness the Phils bring the city of Philadelphia its first championship in 25 years (since 1983, before so many of us there that night were even born). This isn't Santino's of course, but it's impossible to separate those memories, which is probably the case for many of the folks still coming here who can remember fondly the mingling with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. I'm glad this remained a restaurant and didn't turn into another spa or something. It's a bit harder to go to a spa and think hey I used to drink Jaegerbombs right over there by the koi pond and speaker playing soothing rainforest sounds. You can tell just by the sequence of naming conventions (from "Santino's" to "Tino's" to finally "State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen") the kind of vibe they're going for here. The "Tino's" era, though brief, proved that you could keep the neighborhood charm and just slightly ratchet up the presentation, especially in the food and bar departments. Over time the menu has shifted from fine-casual Italian to more upscale comfort food, with wagyu meatloaf, lobster mac & cheese, and the always elegant, always dashing meatloaf patty melt. State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen or whatever iteration of dining establishment will be there 15, 20 years from now (Luxe Carwash expansion perhaps) will bring together members of the community that wouldn't ever otherwise cross paths. New friendships will form, and old ones will strengthen. The atmosphere was electric that night in Santino's nearly 20 years ago. Everyone was elated, even people who didn't watch sports were happy because they could see other people were happy. For one night we could push everything else aside, the weight of responsibility and care lifted from our backs. A reminder that joy could be had, and our existences, though flawed, remained full of promise with even better days ahead. This is probably the least helpful review you've ever read LOL

I would give it 2 1/2 star. Possibly a three but that's pushing it a bit. The chicken piccata was a…read moregood meal but it wasn't chicken piccata. The calamari was fine shavings of calamari coated with fried breading and a strange heavily Parmesan cheese sauce. The gnocchi was eh.... The whipped feta did not add anything great to it. Someone at our table asked for bread and they told us after looking at him in a very confused way... responded with, " sure we can get you bread, focaccia bread, but it may take 20 minutes." The main thing is the water took 10 minutes to get to the table and our drinks took a half an hour after the water came. One appetizer came out 20 minutes after that and then another 25 minutes after that the dinners came out. All in all... We didn't get any food for over an hour and 15 minutes. The wait staff and manager had no idea how slow everything was and we were the only table that ordered. Everyone other table was eating already. The ambience is OK... It's not great and it was so cold. It was uncomfortable. We sat in the back garden room. The entire restaurant was too cold.

Great place to have a breakfast! Good choice, large portions, actually really tasteful food…read more Very friendly service. The place itself is giving good vibes. Definitely recommend.

Spotted this new place while we were headed to a different restaurant, and decided to try it out…read moreinstead. I am SO glad we did because it was OUTSTANDING. It was moderately busy when we entered, and was getting rather crowded by the time we left an hour later. I ordered one of their specials -- a breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, fresh tomato, green peppers, onions, and cheese, then wrapped in bacon and deep fried. The crispy burrito and bacon complemented the fillings nicely, and it was served with a crema sauce on the side. My dining partner got a strawberry cheesecake crepe, which had a generous amount of fresh strawberries and filling, and a pile of whipped cream on top. It too was delicious. The portions for both were perfect -- generous but not excessive. The coffee was good as well, which I can't say about a lot of places anymore. It was very clean and new inside, and the decoration was very nice. Modern and elegant, but with enough natural oak accents, basket-shaded lights, and plants to really brighten the space. The service was also excellent. They were fully staffed with many attentive employees available, and the service was on point. The food came out fast and hot. If I had one complaint, it might be that the A/C was a little strong. It's maybe a little pricey for breakfast compared to diner fare (almost every entrée was $10-15), but the value is 100% there. Excellent food, nice atmosphere, and great service. Definitely a stand-out in the area for breakfast/brunch/lunch, and I will definitely be back.

Best pizza I've had in PA.... I go to this location once a year in Februaryfor the last couple and…read moreit's always consistently good. Thanks to this location I know I can consistently get decent pizza out of state and sometimes even go to my local one in NY Staff is very friendly, good service! Laid back vibe and the food comes out quickly.

I've heard decent things about this place. So we went on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't busy. We…read moreasked to be seated outside since it was nice outside. After we were seated, it took 10 minutes for someone to even greet us and take our drink order. When they finally did, we ordered the meatballs since we've heard so much about them. What a shock, 2 small meatballs with a very over-acidic sour-tasting red sauce and two pieces of bread for $10?! That was crazy. I would have expected 2 large meatballs at the very least. And then to top it off, they were lukewarm. Not hot at all. We asked for new hot ones and when they came out again... even less warm. The server kept bringing us dirty filthy plates. We asked another server for new plates and got an attitude. When we asked to speak to the management we were told he's too busy cooking in kitchen. We left and didn't eat a thing. This is not at all a good look on this establishment. I can easily say this place absolutely did not live up to the hype at all. What a bummer. I would not recommend or return to this restaurant.

Wait, how did I never review this? During its prime (which I'm not even sure when that would have…read morebeen now that I think about it), Smokey Bones in Wyomissing, while perhaps never THE destination, certainly was A destination. That destination was perfect for families wanting perfectly acceptable casual suburban chain-quality BBQ. It was mass produced, sauces and soups came in plastic sacks, the cattle used here weren't the GMO-free type that your granny used to eat. These are the animals juiced to the max, barely able to support their own weight, but man, what succulent ribs they have. We didn't know it at the time, but COVID was perhaps the golden age of take out ordering. Restaurants were practically giving food away, trying to get some return on the food rotting away in their pantries. Smokey Bones had some insane wing deals, like BOGO deals that fed me for a week, easy. One order I found confirmed in an old email from 2020 shows 32 bone-in wings and 32 boneless wings for $40. I mean hot damn. I like the rest of America at the time was living like a fat, gluttonous slob. Remember ordering bottles of liquor to your house back then? And you would just be signing for it in like a bathrobe. Good times. Darn shame to see this one go, not because I went regularly or because the food was particularly good, or because the service was exceptional or anything, and certainly not for the decor or music selection, wait, what was the question again? Ah right, it's a shame to see it go because it was a microcosm, it was home to people who worked there 5, 10+ years or more. There was lore. There were l, pranks, jokes, cruelty, but lifelong friendships, and even love no doubt. Also conniving backstabbing. And countless numbers of mundane, unremarkable shifts. All added up, though, it's one I'm sure all the employees can look back on and say, "That was an experience." RIP Smokey Bones and to the hopes and dreams of the entire staff that were crushed on April 28, 2026 when the doors were closed and remain closed to this day. Personally I'm hoping for a P. F. Chang's to move in, but I may be slightly biased.

I ordered a half rack of their signature ribs and let me tell you! The meat was so tender and…read morejuicy. I was able to pull it clean off the bone with a fork - no fingers required. This came with 2 sides of your choosing. The fire roasted corn was ok. Pretty bland and tasted like something from a freezer bag. But the corn bread. Soft, moist, and came with a honey almond butter. It was like desert. The service was pretty slow for a Saturday afternoon with only about a quarter of the restaurant full. But other than that, it was a great experience with incredible bbq.

I recently visited Chili's and ordered the fajitas, and they were absolutely delicious. The…read moresizzling platter arrived hot and fresh, making for a great presentation. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, and the grilled peppers and onions added the perfect flavor and texture. The tortillas were warm, and all the toppings--especially the guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo--were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. The portion size was generous, leaving me completely satisfied. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience. If you're looking for a flavorful, filling meal, I highly recommend the fajitas at Chili's. I'll definitely be ordering them again!

Staying true to my game. Chilis never disappoints…read more There was a ton of fanfare to come to this one. My lovely date grew up in this area and her love for chilis blossomed at this very location. Needless to say, expectations were SKY HIGH. And needless to say, Chilis hits another home run. One of the odd things I learned is that this may be the only bar in the area. I witnessed my first group of patrons religiously taking shots at the bar. Additionally I think this is a shopping center for local high schoolers to hang out. Think the entire bar was full of teenagers. Strange. Would recommend

Can't speak for the entire outfit but had their Thursday cheesesteak special / with fries and tall…read morevictory Brotherly Love and it was great. The bar staff was friendly and attentive. The bar patrons were pretty cool as well I would definitely recommend the place. Need to try the pierogi next time. They looked delicious.

We have eaten here a few times over the years and have had positive experiences. However, we went…read morethere last night and had a poor experience. Our waitress, who chose to wear air pods, was crass and impolite. She was sarcastic in a negative way towards one of the members in my party about their drink choice. She also stunk of heavy cigarette smoke and was coughing all over the place. The food was nothing special - just standard bar food. However, the prices here are outrageous! Unfortunately, it's just not worth going here when I can go elsewhere and get a real meal, not just bar food. I'm actually sad that I have to leave a negative review. In the men's bathroom, the sink has next to no water pressure and they were out of soap. I wonder how the employees wash their hands... On a positive note, the food was served fresh and hot!