Food service and atmosphere are fantastic. I had the catfish…read morebasket, the seasoning on the fries are fantastic.

Great company, great food, and welcoming people! Outstanding service! Perfect for hole-in-the-wall…read morefor out of towners. They do permit smoking, just be prepared. :)

The service was phenomenal! Our beerista was very helpful and nice…read more A great selection of Texas beers and beyond on tap to try. My husband was so excited to see that they carried the Lexington Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. It was very good! We also tried the Thirsty Planet Thirsty Goat Amber from San Marcos. Wowza! It was delicious! It was a fun place either way lots of beer options, domestic beers as well. Pinball machines, too!

Bastrop Beer Company was a good spot for us tourists to make one of our landing spots at not long…read moreafter getting off the plane. This business is more of a taphouse with lots of guest taps and lots of bottles and cans to go. Many of them are from local breweries or Texas breweries so that made this a great stop when we are hanging out in the hotel room and wanting to share a beer. It can be misleading coming to places like this that they are a brewery that makes their own beer but I saw no sign or indication of such a thing here. But since we weren't local there were plenty of brews to try that were local. I got a great Pecan Porter that was very tasty and a nice beer to unwind to despite it being a bit warm outside (which is usually when I want light beers). The place was fairly busy but Bastrop is a bit of a touristy town and the location of this place is right downtown so it makes sense. Anyway it was a good experience coming here!

NEIGHBORS KITCHEN & YARD -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more It's currently approximately $197° in Texas and somehow Doug and I STILL walk into restaurants asking the same ridiculous question: "Can we sit outside?" At Neighbors Kitchen & Yard? YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SIT OUTSIDE. Oh. My. Stars. Their multi-level outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River and has plenty of shade cloth, fans AND misters--which means even those of us determined to dine outdoors during the surface-of-the-sun portion of the Texas calendar can actually enjoy ourselves. Neighbors is located at The Crossing in Bastrop, which is a really cool little destination of its own with other businesses and shopping nearby. But let's get to the important stuff... BEER. CHEESE. DOGS. GREAT SERVICE. We happened to visit while they're trying out a Golden Hour special for September from 4-6 PM. Selected draft beers are $2 off, and appetizers--except wings--are also $2 off. Naturally... We considered it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate both specials. For research purposes, obviously. We tried FOUR different beers. Doug's winner was the Blonde. Mine? The BLUEBERRY BEER over ice. AWWEEEE SHITTTT. That was GOOD. Then came the food. OG Warm Cheese Dip Phenomenal. I would happily sit beside the Colorado River with that cheese dip and a beer and call it dinner. Doug ordered the Brussels sprouts. TO. DIE. FOR. Seriously, we were completely happy with everything we tried. But here's another thing that will get me every single time... They LOVE dogs. Not "we technically allow dogs." DOG FRIENDLY. Our pups were welcomed and immediately received two separate bowls of water. Little details like that tell me a lot about a place. And then there's Sadi, our server. SPECTACULAR. Friendly, attentive and one of those servers who helps turn a good outing into a place you're already talking about visiting again before you've even left. Great food. Great beer. Great specials. Fantastic service. Dogs genuinely welcomed. Beautiful Colorado River views. And an outdoor setup designed by people who apparently understand that some of us are stubborn enough to sit outside in Texas no matter WHAT. We LOVE it here. We will absolutely be back. Which brings us to... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants Would Doug and I leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? AWWEEEE SHITTTT... apparently we'd put them on in 197° weather. Neighbors didn't just earn all five pairs. They earned 'em with a river view, cold beer, warm cheese dip and water bowls for the dogs. That's how you knock our britches off. Portions were larger. We dove right in before pics.

This was our first visit to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. Sianna was our server and she was…read moreoutstanding!! We spent a couple of hours here (on a Saturday) because we were just chillin' and not in a hurry. The covered patio was perfect of a hot July day! We had an appetizer and a couple of Iron Bridge beers first. Then we ordered the Caprese Sandwich and a large pizza that was half "Gettin' figgy wit it" and half "Riverside Veggie". OMG! It was amazing! We also had the whiskey flight, an Old Pro and a Gold Rush. We completely loved everything that we ordered. And again, Sianna was such a great server. Very attentive and friendly without being over the top. We definitely will come back and ask for her next time we visit Bastrop. Great job guys! I can easily see why y'all are voted the best pizza! Thanks for such an amazing experience

This place has amazing service, first of all…read more Kate was our server and she is a 10 out of 10. Very attentive and hospitable. We came in there with 13 kids and she handled our party like a boss. -- Definitely recommend requesting her if you visit! Our food was hot and delicious! The soft baked pretzels were perfectly salted and had a divine buttery flavor and soft texture. The hummus is something we're still talking about! The flavor was phenomenal! Nice and bold on the garlic & full bodied with the tahini forward flavor. And the texture was very fresh and authentic to Lebanese style. Wonderful experience!

I've been here several times. Usually after a late day at work…read more It's always filled but never full. Plenty of seating inside or on the patio (but the music can be loud). Service is efficient and nice. Full bar. Pretty good cocktails. I've really become a fan of the chicken fried chicken. Shrimp &grits is the bomb. Burgers are all pretty good as well. Prices are awesome! Unlike ATX, this place has good food, good beer, good cocktails, good people, and it doesn't break the bank!

Perfect little stop on our way to College Station! We pulled into the restaurant around 9 PM, and…read morethe food was amazing. I highly recommend the chicken fried chicken--it was absolutely delicious! The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was great, and we really enjoyed our visit. The Bloody Mary was superb, and my husband loved his meal too--he said it was cooked to perfection! Definitely a great find and a place we would stop at again!

Been here now twice. Both times were to watch the World Cup matches…read more Service lacks just a bit, especially when it gets busy. Not sure who our server is or was. Oh here's our drinks. Wrong table! Yikes!!! Rather good food. Good size portions and some good flavors. Look for the specials as they are good and a bit cheaper than normal. It's a bar. Gets busy. TVs everywhere. Do stop in if in Bastrop. CritDicks

Best Cigar Lounge Experience - A Must-Visit!…read more I've been to cigar lounges all over the country, but C&S Cigar Lounge stands out as one of the best! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like family--whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor. The atmosphere is warm, laid-back, and just the right mix of upscale and inviting. Their signature cocktails are on another level. The peach cobbler whiskey sour is a game-changer, and if you haven't tried the watermelon moonshine from Copper Shot Distillery, you're missing out! Pair that with their impressive cigar selection, and you've got the perfect night. Live music nights? Unbeatable. Great bands, good vibes, and a crowd that knows how to enjoy the moment. The owner and staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone has a top-tier experience. I've found my cigar lounge, and if you're in the area--or even passing through--C&S is a must-visit.

This is one of my favorite hidden gems in Bastrop. The staff and owner are amazing and…read moreknowledgeable, so don't worry if you aren't a cigar expert! They provide great recommendations and a wonderful experience. The prohibition- style bar is quaint and some amazing, hand crafted cocktails are created back there! The ambiance is relaxing and cozy, and it connects to a distillery up front with live music! Win, win all around!

We had a delicious lunch. I had the 602 Alfredo. It was very flavorful and creamy. My husband had…read morethe chicken fried chicken with potatoes the green chili gravy was amazing!! We of course tried a beer or 2. We really liked the 602 Clever Gurl! Very delicious! Our server was very nice and helpful. We loved the vibe of the brewing company. We will definitely be back!

Hit up this place for a Saturday night of good food and music. 602 hit the note for both. We…read morestarted with a dirty martini, where there were choices on the vodka depending on your taste and budget. The beer selection has lots of familiar brews and some fun different ones. The bartender was great about explaining each. The dinner menu had some tried and true items, like the burger and fries. But, 602 is now leaning on its roots and culture with a mediterranean menu. Since I couldn't choose one, I decided on the mixed grill plate. Kafta, taouk, beef kabobs, hummus, tabouli and a side of garlic sauce. The burger is made with Wagu beef and was cooked perfect. It was everything it should have been. The mixed grill was nothing that I would have expected to find in Bastrop. The taste, the portions and just the offering of menu items that was not the usual that is easily found in this town. The garlic sauce was perfect to put over the meat. I did wish I had a little more and should have asked for a side. The hummus was fresh, and the portion size of that and the meal was extremely filling. The music outside was perfect after. 602 is a family run business who is true to their roots and also true to the grub that the locals look for, topped with great adult beverages!

I always have such good luck with distilleries and one of the more recent ones we have been to is…read moreCopper Shot Distillery that most certainly counts with this good streak. This is in the downtown area and it was a nice stroll from where we parked. We saw on Yelp that this place had a very good overall score average so we definitely made a point to get there. And it most certainly did not disappoint in the slightest. I got the Texas Honey Mule which has honeyed whiskey, lime juice and ginger beer. It was so, so good. I do love Moscow Mules anyway but the fact that they had a small menu of different ones was great to see! This drink Steve and I shared and we both enjoyed it immensely. The atmosphere is really cool with the exposed brick walls, decor and the distilling tanks. All of that and the drink had Copper Shot Distillery slide in easily with another five star review.

We were in town for the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas and happened upon this…read moreplace. We were just going to sample a shot when we realized that it is connected to the to the super-comfortable cigar lounge. They stock some of the finest cigars on the planet and can talk cigars with the best (my brother). We were again surprised when the band fired up and played world-class rock and blues. The prices are reasonable and the dog show was free.

I went to pick up 2 Too Good To Go afternoon boxes. They gave a nice selection of food & plenty of…read moreit. That wasn't the problem. They were also very friendly, and welcoming. The Restaurant was festively decorated, & seemed clean from my vantage point at the Hostess Stand. The problem was the Seasoning, or lack thereof. I was so sad. I'm searching for my next new favorite authentic Mexican Restaurant (NOT Tex Mex). I'm still in the hunt. I may be a Gringa, but for 30 years I was married into a Hispanic family. I need SPICE! Not necessarily heat... although some of that is appreciated. Sadly, the food here seriously lacks seasoning. Lucky me, I had a container of Tony Cacherie's Creole Seasoning in my Car, & that's what kinda saved the meal for me. That's sad. I really wanted to love this spot & make it my "usual" place. THAT didn't work out.. Do gave to say that the employees I encountered are very nice, and perhaps the food is better seasoned when you have some of the Salsa to add to it.

DO NOT COME HERE! You're honestly better off eating at Buc-ee's. I only stopped here because I was…read morecharging my car next door, and it was a huge disappointment. The flour tortillas tasted like packaged Mission tortillas. However, I did see a lady making fresh corn tortillas, so maybe those are better. The steak tasted like frozen pre-cooked meat that had just been reheated in a skillet. The guacamole definitely wasn't fresh, and the cheese tasted like it came straight out of a plastic bag -- not even Kraft quality, more like Great Value. Overall, everything felt low quality and overpriced for what you get. Save your money and go somewhere else.