Simmer Down

We reserved a table for 8 for a friend's Sunday surprise birthday brunch. We did call ahead and…read morewere pleased that they had no issue with us bringing a Bday cake. Even though we arrived early to surprise the Birthday girl, our table was ready, and our server brought water as we awaited the guest of honor. Service throughout our visit was excellent. Goodfolks has an extended brunch menu and some interesting cocktails to get your motor running on a Sunday Funday. Bloodies and French 75s were table favorites. Check out their online menu for a complete list of their craft cocktails and local beer offerings. Highlights were the basic classic breakfast: applewood smoked bacon, 2 Vital Farms eggs, potato hash, and Texas toast. Three of us ordered our eggs served differently, and they all arrived perfecto. Another highlight was the chicken and biscuits. This serving is huge and was a struggle for most to finish. The chicken breast arrived crispy, lightly battered as advertised. The maple sage gravy and syrup honey butter provide a sweet taste to the dish. Two of us struggled to remember what business occupied this location before Goodfolks. Thank you, Elise, for your 2022 review, which reminded us that the Burger University was the previous tenant. I would recommend reservations, as they did get pretty busy. Easy 5-star review for this wonderful Georgetown Square restaurant. ,

Two years in a row, during the Georgetown Red Poppy Festival, we've gone in Goodfolks, up stairs to…read morethe bar, sat down and waited, and waited AND WAITED. Just to finally get up and leave. The GM was behind the bar hanging up glassware. We told him that we'd like to order. He replied 'Sorry, I'm the GM. I don't serve drinks. I've been here since 9 o'clock this morning. I've been really busy.' Well, if you were worth anything as a GM, people wouldn't be walking out on you, frustrated about not being served!

Picturesque interior

Chips and Queso

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Fried Chicken Salad

2020 Market Scratch Kitchen & Bar

4.1(676 reviews)

3.3 mi

The Food and Service was absolutely amazing!!! Cody took the best care of us! I had the Backyard…read moreGarden Omelet- it was absolutely the best Omelet I have ever had in a restaurant! My better half had the Griiled Steak and Eggs- it was absolutely amazing as well! I come here for dinner every time I am in Georgetown- and now will be my go to for Breakfast as well! Great atmosphere to top off everything else amazing about this place!!!!

We went to dinner at 2020 Market Scratch and all of our party were very pleased with: ambience,…read moredecor, service, and the incredible food. There were 6 of us dining together and one person ordered the Ponzu Ribs-he said they were very good. Three of my cousins ordered Chicken Parmesan and all three continuously commented on how much they were enjoying their meals. My husband ordered a Shrimp Porto Fino, which he said was outstanding. I ordered Stuffed Trout and enjoyed every aspect of the dish. The trout was fresh, firm and cooked perfectly. The sauce was a compliment to the flavors of the fish, as well as the rest of my plate. We will definitely be returning!

Silo ceiling in entryway

Shrimp Portofino

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Entryway

The BiG Cafe

4.8(204 reviews)

3.8 mi

I absolutely loved having lunch at the BIG Café. The room is bright, the seating comfortable, and…read moreservice great and unrushed. Everyone is super friendly. When you go in, find a seat and grab a menu, then order at the register. Your food will be delivered to your table. A friend and I recently had a long weekday lunch, with both of us having sandwiches. Sandwiches came with a choice of sides. I had a chicken salad sandwich, which was served on a croissant, and a cup of broccoli cheese soup. The chicken salad was wonderful, but the croissant was dry. The soup was very good. My friend had a grilled cheese sandwich and a salad. Her sandwich was loaded with cheese. The baked goods at the counter looked scrumptious, but we did not partake. I would definitely return for the food, but also because the profits go to a good cause.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch here. I had the 1/2 sandwich & soup. The jacked club was tasty and…read morefilling. I loved the tomato basil soup. Very cute presentation with homemade croutons on the spoon. Service was friendly. Will be back! What a cute place (plus the Big Store) and a great cause.

Entrances

Pillows

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Store cuties

Mulligan's Restaurant

3.7(104 reviews)

2.4 mi

My parents moved in to Sun City today, and we walked in to grab a bite after a long day. Our first…read moretime at this restaurant, we didn't realize they were closed which isn't a big deal. The problem was the hostess that walked by and completely ignored us, offering nothing but a disgusted look. The bartender finally noticed the 6 of us and immediately squawked: "we're closed!!!" I don't expect a lot, but a little customer service goes a long way. How about "hi folks, we are actually closed but come back anytime before 7:30pm." Or maybe even a 'Closed' sign, so as not to upset the employees. Terrible first impression. No desire to go back.

Normally I wouldn't recommend eating at the golf course restaurant, but there are some great…read moreadvantages of coming here. First off, they accommodate large groups of people. We had 13 people in our party. We had made a reservation in advance. They had setup several long tables together in the enclosed patio area. The patio is enclosed with floor to ceiling glass wall panels that allow you to enjoy seeing the outdoors without experiencing it when it's hot and humid outside. The wall panels actually slide to open, so you can take advantage of nice weather during the two weeks of year when it actually occurs in Texas. Unfortunately for us, it was August and hot and one of the panels was off its track and couldn't be closed all of the way. We asked to be moved. Staff quickly found two large rectangular tables that were horizontal to each other. We weren't all able to sit together, but we were close enough and now inside instead of being exposed to the heat. The big draw to this place is on the outside patio. The community has built a model train track and a model of the City of Georgetown which it travels around. The train only runs on certain days and at certain times, but even when it isn't in operation, you can checkout this masterpiece. It has a fence around it to protect it from being touched, but you can still get close up to it to see the details and the action. There are several buttons placed at intervals on the fence that activate areas of the "town". One plays and Elvis song on the loudspeaker for all to hear while your attention is drawn to a tiny stage where a miniature Elvis belts out the tune and swivels his hips while a crowd in front of the stage goes wild. One of the buttons is actually the old-time speaker that you would place in your car at an actual drive-in movie theater. When you press this button, a screen in the town plays a movie. You can see cars lined up in a lot to view it. There is so much more to see and enjoy and the organizers are continually maintaining and adding to the town's features. The restaurant has a varied American menu to please a wide range of midwestern palettes. I went for the classic chicken fried steak, and got to choose two sides. The hit spiced apple slices were reminiscent of TV dinners of old, and the fried okra never disappoints. Everyone's food at table one came out at the same time, except for mine. I assumed that it didn't fit in the tray and would be out with table two. When it didn't materialize, I had to wait and watch as everyone else enjoyed their meals. It was an understandable mistake since there were two of us who ordered the chicken fried steak. Someone in the kitchen probably didn't see the "2x" on the order slip or thought if it had been written twice, it might have been a mistake. Anyway, I didn't have to wait long. The staff were quick to adjust and make things happen when slight inconveniences like this happened. There is a full bar with counter seats for patrons wanting to watch the game while enjoying a cold one. It's near the door and sheltered from the patio dining areas so that those areas can have a more elevated dining experience without having to fight for attention and yell over a TV. I would happily come back here again just to checkout the train and any improvements the group has made to the city artwork. I wouldn't hesitate to grab a bite to eat too.

Elvis on stage - press the button in the fence to hear him sing and swivel his hips

Migas: my one true love.

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The sail shade protects the artwork - it's a replica of some of the City of Georgetown's iconic buildings with a train track.

Fish City Grill

4.3(676 reviews)

Everything was great! Made a reservation for the happy hour and everything was on point. Calamari…read moreappetizer and margaritas were A+! Also tried cooked Oysters for the first time and they were so good, we even got a free sample. Me and my date had a great time! We will definitely be back. Also shoutout to our server Gavin he was a 5 out of 5 stars!

I'll be honest--I didn't walk into Fish City Grill with high expectations…read more And I love being wrong like that. My aunt and I grabbed seats at the bar for a casual lunch and a cocktail, and from the moment we sat down, it was just... easy. Comfortable. The kind of experience that sneaks up on you in the best way. I wish I could remember our bartender's name because he deserves his moment--absolute doll. Attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing it, and just genuinely good at what he does. That kind of service sets the tone for everything else. I ordered the crab cake, and let me tell you--it delivered. Nicely done, flavorful, and clearly not an afterthought on the menu. Pair that with a really solid cocktail, and suddenly this "let's just grab something quick" lunch turned into a whole vibe. What stood out most was how pleasantly surprised I was at every turn. Nothing overhyped, nothing trying too hard--just good food, great service, and a spot that knows exactly what it's doing. Safe to say, I'll absolutely be back. There's more of that menu calling my name.

Open kitchen; spacious, clean interior

My shrimp tacos and fries

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Southern Fried Shrimp Tacos

Cotton Patch Cafe

3.0(340 reviews)

We had a lovely experience. We were greeted at the door, seated right away and given…read morerecommendations on choices. The waitress Xara was enthusiastic and very helpful. We each got something different (4 of us). We shared each other's plates and not one of us said "that's no good". We will definitely be back!

Staff are always so friendly. Appreciate the variety of different foods. We have never had a bad…read moremeal. Steak fingers, catfish, Cobb salad, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf are all good options.

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The Monument Café

3.9(1.9k reviews)

Came with a friend who had been here before; this was my first time. Very busy cafe, but can still…read morehear your own conversation. Service was beyond amazing. Our waitress was awesome, polite and we never had to wait for refills. I had the two egg, one meat plate with home fries, toast and biscuits. The biscuits are the star of the show, best biscuit I have ever had and will be going back for them!! Amazing experience!

Our waitress, Angie, was wonderful! From the moment we arrived she treated us like family (in a…read moregood way, y'all!). My husband had the fried fish and I had the St. Paddy's special, corned beef and cabbage. My husband enjoyed the fried fish. There was so much corned beef & cabbage that I couldn't finish but half of it. The restaurant is an old time diner straight out of the past. It's beautiful. We also had the carrot cake and key lime pie...both yummy. This place is a must in Georgetown, Texas. Y'all come!

Bar seating overlooks the kitchen

Migas taco

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Pancake with chocolate chips

Hard Count Kitchen & Cocktails

4.1(175 reviews)

3.4 mi

Decided to give Hard Count a try after 2 years...Tuesday 6:00pm, 3/4 full. Started out shaky... 5…read moreminutes after seated no sign of a server. Wife complained and the manager, Jeanette, came and took our drink orders. Still no server...Not to worry, Jeanette became our server and was great. They were short staffed. Food was great and appreciated the great service.

We went for Mother's Day Sunday buffet. There was more than an hour wait. We did not make…read morereservations and the place highly encourages one. We needed a table outside and not all tables have an umbrella. Today was an exceptionally hot day and no one would just sit comfortably in the sun. The servers were super sweet and friendly. Most of them came and pet our mini poodle. They also bought water off the dog when asked. The biggest was quite eclectic. There were cookies and round rock donuts, then there were fruits and 2 types of pastas and broccoli with cranberry . (Cold) friend fish, fried chicken, seasonal veggies, mash potatoes, baked mac and cheese. Lots of meat options I didn't check. Over all the place was bustling. The food was okay. Drink was okay. The buffet comes with pancakes or waffles. We were told for pancakes you have option of plain, blueberry or chocolate chip. I ordered chocolate chip and then found a charge of $1.50 for that on the bill. Would like to not have been offered that or be told there was a charge. Then they charged us for 4 adult buffets and that we got fixed because we had 2 kids under 12 with us.

Hard Count Kitchen & Cocktails - Lunch special - Achiote chicken breast stuffed with jack cheese and onions, served on a bed of creamy whipped potatoes and sautéed spinach,

Lunch special - Achiote chicken breast stuffed with jack cheese and onions, served on a bed of creamy whipped potatoes and sautéed spinach,

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Wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce, hickory bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, red onions, bleu cheese dressing

Tasty Trails

4.5(2 reviews)

The food trucks here are smelt the best around. The Deccan Spice kitchen has the best butter…read morechicken, Tikka Missala and curry chicken. Plenty of sauce get some garlic naan with it. The churro truck is authentic with empanadas straight from Mexico City. Stretch the noodle is incredible. Hand made noodles and steamed bao. Dang. Taco maya. Best Birria around. Carlos street tacos are the bomb. Ra mawa amazing northern Indian with dosas. The new sushi truck is fresh and highly recommended. New food trucks coming. Bands Friday and Saturday nights. Music trivia bingo Thursday nights. Weather permitting on all three. Happy hour drafts $4. 4-6 wed-Fri. Great atmosphere. Everyone provides great service they want return customers

This food truck park checks most of the boxes for me. There was enough parking. There was plenty of…read moreseats available. There was also a good variety of food trucks. There were churros, tacos, sushi, Indian food, and Chinese food. There was live band playing when I went. There is also a bar available on site. I didn't check out the bathrooms, but they were available.

Bar

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Drafts

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.8(6 reviews)

0.1 mi

So happy Tropical Smoothie opened near our house!!! Very nice staff...Easy to use app...Good…read moreRewards program!!!

I was in a bind, and Rachel and Summer really helped me out with lunch for our work staff. I can't…read morethank them enough. They were able to put together the order in no time.