Very cozy and charming atmosphere. Eclectic and down home. Food was solid, the omelette were meaty and the chicken fried steak was very flavorful and tender. Waitstaff were all super friendly. Would definitely go back for basic breakfast or another CFS. read more

Simmer Down - Chicken fried steak with hash browns biscuits eggs and pancake. - Comfort Food Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

Great food and attentive service! Yummy liver and onions, breakfast dishes, like omelets, etc

Cute and cozy ambience. Reliable local option for a hearty breakfast. I got the two egg plate with hash browns and sausage patties. I liked the sausage patties in particular because of how easily it came apart while eating it; felt like it was "made with love", as I like to say! Taking off a star because I wasn't satisfied with dessert options. read more

As soon as we walked in we were immediately sat down at a table around 10:40 am. Our server came and took our drink order. The sweet tea wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. She told us that the person who made it used too much sugar, so she did half sweet/unsweet. Then she disappeared for about 20-25 minutes, which was alright I guess since they start serving lunch at 11. We ordered two chicken fried chicken plates. The food didn't arrive until around 11:35 am. I was a bit irritated but I understand that they were slammed, so I let it go. I ate the sides first and they were delicious, but as soon as I cut into my "chicken fried chicken" I found out it was steak. The server didn't come for some time. The other plate was correct but the chicken was hard to chew. It was as if it was frozen then quickly "defrosted". I asked the server if she can tell them to remake both of the plates and she left then came back after some time and told us that it's gonna take another 45 minutes for it to be ready. I declined and asked for them to just comp the steak plate, since that's not even what I ordered. She went back again then came back and said that they can take only 15% off of our tab. I don't understand why I should have to pay for something that I didn't order and didn't even eat much of!! 15% wasn't even enough. I've been here before and had a good experience, but it will take me some time to go back. This was very irritating and I expected better from the restaurant. read more

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OUTSTANDING! The food is absolutely amazing. I had the OLD TIMER . I never finish my food. I finished my today I tell you what! My server with the beautiful blue eyes. Very attentive. Nice young man. This is a hidden gem for sure. If you see this post, you must stop by. Don't think. Run ‍ read more

Simmer Down - Old timer - Comfort Food Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

Wish I could rank it higher, but the food would have to be better. The prices weren't unreasonable, but the food quality didn't quite live up to the prices, in my opinion. Service wasn't excellent, either. For all those staff in such a small footprint, I wouldn't expect to go a whole meal without a drink refill, but I did. read more

Stopped in today for brunch - restaurant is a little eclectic and could use some decor upgrades- ladies restroom smelled old and one stall out of order - BUT food was delicious- mimosas were excellent- serve was efficient, friendly, checked on us often. We will be back! read more

The food is ok. But I have shown up 3 times now when they were supposed to be open only to have a sign out front saying they were closed until lunch. Just pathetic management. Won't be back again. read more

We decided to try out this restaurant as it is a local mom-and-pop shop and the Google ratings were decent. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. Mind you, this was 6 people eating together, so it was not a matter of simply bad luck with a couple of dishes. The best that can be said is that some of the dishes were average. The others were bland or just outright bad. For example, my wife's hamburger was so tough and rubbery that she couldn't eat it. My catfish was OK, but the dirty rice was quite flavorless. My son and his girlfriend ordered breakfast foods and they were swimming in grease. You would hope that also meant they were flavorful, but they really weren't. Indeed the hashbrowns were a bit burnt. As I saw, I like to try to support local restaurants, and maybe this is a case where the head chef was out sick. But overall the food was quite sub-par. The staff at least was nice so that part of the experience was positive. The atmosphere is rather eclectic, but still a comfortable vibe. read more

We went to Simmer Down Friday evening for dinner. We were there the previous week and were pretty satisfied with all of the improvements. Friday evening was just as good - or maybe even better. The service has moved to the "GREAT" level. Hunter was our server and he did a great job. I believe that with Hunter and Corbin serving, we could not ask for more. The menu has slowly started to add some of our favorites back. I greatly appreciate it! While the service and food are where I believe they should be, I do have a "problem" with the way that we were charged. There was an UNADVERTISED 3% Credit Card Fee added to the bill. We had not experienced this before, were not "warned" of it by the servers or the menu or even a sign on the door. While I understand that credit card processing does cost - you either need to warn customers (I for one won't come again knowing that it will cost me more that the advertised prices), or add the 3% into the price of the items. Most people do not carry cash anymore. We use our debit or credit card and pay it off. None of the other restaurants we go to have this UPCHARGE. I suspect that they have included it in the price of the food. Please consider adding your UPCHARGE to the foos as I don't intend on carrying cash just to come to your establishment. read more

They said they would substitute fruit for the bread. They then said they had no fruit!! Everyone that came in after us got fruit!! I'm celiac and past management always substituted for us. Really upsetting to be lied to. We won't go back and neither will our gluten free club!! read more

The atmosphere here is awesome. It feels just like it serves, comfort food in a comfortable environment. The staff were friendly but honestly the service could improve a little. It took a bit to get our food but our server wasn't very friendly. They weren't rude but just seemed uninterested in serving. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and tomato soup. The tomato soup was amazing. I will admit that it was better than I was expecting. Creamy, tomatoey, with little bits of finely grated cheese mixed in. The chicken salad sandwich was disappointing however. Barely any lettuce, pain wheat bread, one tomato, the chicken salad itself was a bit runny and plain so it soaked the bottom piece of the bread. My suggestion to the chef would be to use a higher quality multi grain bread and maybe ask if you wanted the bread toasted or not. I just feel like this menu item could be so much better to, something to match the environment. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, and I'm sure their other food items are amazing. I was expecting something different with my chicken salad sandwich is all. read more

We had a lovely evening at the Simmer Down Café this evening. We overheard that it was their busiest night ever, but the servers checked in with us, and we were happy to see such a lively atmosphere in this family-owned establishment. Things have changed a bit for the Simmer Down Café (thanks, Gordon Ramsey) and they are adapting well and quickly. Please give them time to adjust. Everyone is trying their best. I loved my strawberry spinach salad with grilled chicken -- and my friend (and I) really loved her pork chop! Super friendly servers and host! read more

This place is a nice area. Sort of hidden and 100% relaxing. Service was good but not great. It is a laid back breakfast place so maybe that is their style. it was my first visit there. I had the French toast and bacon. Not a bad meal. Orange seemed like it was regular store bought OJ which is fine. Just a fan of the more natural stuff. Very affordable. Server was not very friendly but he wasn't mean, he was just basic. Again, maybe their style. They also have a nice patio. i'll be back to give them another shot because it wasn't bad. read more

This place must have changed owners or something because while prices increased, the food quality has become such the we will not visit again read more

Very nice atmosphere with a country feel. the wait staff were on point. Will be back soon for brunch.

Great liver and onions! So glad we went back when we saw they put it back on the menu after Gordon Ramsey took it off

Breakfast was amazing and it tasted home made! Definitely will be back. I heard they have a brunch on Sunday's and we will check it out for sure. read more

Service was confusing and slow BUT the food, crab cakes, chicken salad and tomatoes soup was good. Chicken salad needed salt. Iced tea was good too. The new decor was well done and modern. I'm going back! I'd give five stars but the service...Urgh, servers were pleasant though. read more

Not for me... Obviously, based on the crowd, the place has appeal to some folks. To a lot of folks. But it just didn't make the cut for my family. To be fair, I did not realize that Sunday was buffet only service. If I had realized that I would have chosen a different spot. I don't hate buffets in general, but I don't love them for most breakfasts or brunches. A few places can pull them off because of unique and plentiful offerings. But that was not the case here. The breakfast side was normal breakfast offerings. The lunch side was typical lunch offerings. Nothing unique or different. So served in buffet style only meant they cooked in mass for the sake of... Enough about the style of service, on to the food. It was ok. Most things were edible. Nothing blew me away. Nothing made me think... "I must return!" Even the kiddo said "I've had better" and she is 8. And we agree. I am willing to try it again on an evening that doesn't involve buffets. Mostly because I believe in second chances and I am curious about some menu items. But it won't be anytime soon. If you happen to be close by, and are hungry, certainly... give it a try. But if you are still at home, considering your options... what are your options? read more

Summer Down took a classic southern brunch added spice, charm and gravy and made my brunch dreams come true. The omelette station was a lovely addition to the muffins, chicken & dumplings, pasta, sausage, potatoes, French toast, and the list goes on and on and on. Coffee flowed like the Mississippi with the servers never leaving your cup dry. The bar was stocked, the seating was spacious and the family vibe would bring the grinch to tears. When in Georgetown TX please check this place out. (During Sunday brunch the regular menu is not available, buffet only) I will be returning on my next trip to check out the chicken fried steak that everyone raves about. read more

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Our Ladies Lunch group from Sun City had lunch here today. There were 14 of us. Our server was fabulous...got our orders out in good time, all right, followed up to be sure all was good. We had a variety of sandwiches, soup, salads...and all were very good. I hadn't been to Simmer Down in several years, and was nicely surprised by the changes in table arrangements, and it was spotlessly clean. So glad I came back!! read more

Went with high hopes after renovation of menu and interior. Much nicer in appearance, was waited on by John who was excellent. I leaned he hasn't waited tables before this job and he was great. My friend ordered the ham and cheese special and loved it and I ordered the tomato basil cup of soup and half a chicken salad sandwich. Both were fresh and well seasoned. read more

Today, a friend and I stopped in at Simmers Down to try the Sunday buffet around 10:15 am. I loved the new decor ...shabby chic All I can say the food was AWESOME especially for the price of $7.99! We were seated shortly after we entered the restaurant and our drinks ordered ...then we had many choices of food ... My choice of fried potatoes ,smokies,French toast, fresh fruit salad and omelette ordered as you leave the buffet line....everything delicious. Of course, I had to try the coconut cream pie from the assortment of desserts...awesome! Also, my friend enjoyed her food and loved the moist cookies! One criticism I have you new hostess needed to know information about the buffet whether drinks are included and the time that the price changed (easy fix post a copy at the hostess station and on your website). 9a.m-10:30a.m. $7.99 Then $9.99 to 2pm....now that I raved about Simmer Down I suppose it be packed next time I come on Sunday! read more

If you like hair in your food this is the place to go.Told the waiter then some guy came to the table and did not say who he was and told us it was not from his restaurant. every body there acts like they are being made to be there and do not like working. read more

I have driven past here every day since moving to Georgetown three months ago and only recently noticed the sign up high, thr same basic colors as the building. I was looking for a place to eat halfway between two places and decided to pop in for breakfast. Not sure what it was like before but it felt a little 80s although I liked the chairs. I had chicken and waffles and it was delicious! Seems like everything was a little expensive but I guess that's everywhere. That chicken though... yum! read more

Food not fresh, service was very slow even restaurant was not busy, ambiance very boring and old fashioned!

The last time I ate here I got food poisoning. I won't be back. It's a shame. The food is good but it just doesn't seem there is attention to cleanliness. read more

For a Friday night this place was DEAD. There was one large party and a few couples. I had the chicken fried steak which was fine. My husband and French toast and it looked a bit weird and not fresh. The bacon was cheap and so was the sausage. The food was not hot for him. The hash browns had char and flakes of black debris. The staff was wearing street clothes. The decor was ok...but could be modernized but still try to keep the charm. This place could use some music playing and the TVs be on for the bar. The cook was also cussing and complaining and I don't think he is aware we can hear him. read more

The food was amazing, the curtumer service from the waiter was great, a bit slow at the beginning but worth it. The desserts are amazing too. Forgot to take a picture read more

Simmer Down - Chicken fried steak - Comfort Food Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

Really not impressed at all with the food and service. All the food was cold, biscuits were stale, orange juice was old and not good at all. The server acted as she did not want to be there at all. Sadly the worse food I've had in Georgetown!! read more

We did the Sunday brunch with family and enjoyed it. The food was delicious, but nothing I ate was hot. I talked to the manager, and he definitely listened. read more

Home cooking Midwest style. Great baked sweet potatoes. Haven't tried their weekend brunch.

Great buffet on Sundays! Egg omelets (made how you like them), scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, French toasts, sausage, fried chicken strips, green beans, black-eye peas, Mac-n-cheese, chicken-n-dumplings, salad, and watermelon... Friendly staff...Patio Dining... read more

Simmer Down - Comfort Food Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

We decided to try the Sunday brunch. It was lacking to say the least. Everything in the chafing dishes was cold. There was only a limited amount of fruit. The omelette line was too long of a wait. We had a really nice waiter though. I believe we will just stick to their regular lunch menu. read more

Took my family there today. The server was a young man who obviously didn't want to be there. He got our orders wrong, and gave me a dirty look and nasty remark after I bussed our table because he was too busy on his phone to do it. I had to track him down to pay the check and ask for take out boxes. Food was not up to what it was before. No service, rude employee, overpriced. Never again. read more

Since the "make over" they offer much less menu and more strict on side dishes which seems silly to me. Chicken salad sandwich was ok and much different from before. I miss how they use to make it. , now way more dry with no tomato and bread was not fresh. Service was horrible and everything was more expensive. I liked before there. Food was served all day because I would get hashbrowns for dinner instead of french fries and now only fries and they feel like they came out of a bag and they were cold. the condiments were dirty. The catchup wasn't full hard to get out, the table was dirty. It took my server forever to bring me a water and a mimosa like over 15 minutes and there was nobody there. I was wondering what the heck they were doing with themselves. Overall, I'm not satisfied with the makeover or the food or the service Since they reopened are used to enjoy coming here often as they had good food for decent price and since my last visit, I haven't craved it and probably won't be going back. I'm not sure if they're trying to change her client but they're going to have client, the way it's running now. Basically, in a nutshell, it does not seem like this place got a makeover other than the ambience . if someone's not broke, don't fix it. The food was better before it would be interesting to see this on the TV show. read more

Looking for a good brunch place, that feels like "home"? Come here! I looked up Sunday Brunch places here on Yelp, and was looking for a place that didn't just have like 5 options. This place brought me back to what I think of as "brunch", before COVID! Make sure to map this place, as you will miss it on Williams Drive. My husband and I had not been out this far on Williams, and missed it, with directions..LOL, and had to turn around. We got there right at 9am, as they opened for Sunday Brunch. We thought there would be a line, but nope, we got in, and was only like 3 other couples waiting. But, as we enjoyed our brunch, that changed, people came in, in droves! It is very small inside, and our table kind of backed into the line for the buffet. Make sure you know you table number before you go up, if you want an omelet. The nice gentleman makin the omelets is first station you hit, and he has 4 burners going. He will ask you, your table number as he marks it down with what omelet you want. Then, you take a plate and continue down the buffet line. All have the nice warmers under them, keeping everything hot! Make sure to get the sliced potatoes and onions! They have sausages, link and patties (did not see any bacon). They had small little chicken tender type thing, and thought it was gravy next to it, but oh no,,something better...something I have never seen at ANY buffet (lunch or breakfast type), it was Chicken and Dumplings! OMG..grab a bowl next to it, and GET IT! BIG pieces of chicken with nice size dumplings! I tried their "Mac and cheese", and it more mac, and not a lot of cheese. They had French toast pieces, and at the end, some cantelope and small salad. We found out, but seeing other people, besides drinks you order from the server, if you want, a pancake, biscuits and gravy, and/or toast, you order that from them as well, and they will bring it out to you . We had a GREAT server names Ciara! She also was the sat us down, and she was always checking on us to make sure we needed anything! Now, if you are looking for a looong buffet, this is not it. But, what they did have, was great! Loved the decor and just felt very much like you were in someone's house! We will back to try other things! read more

We go every Saturday for brunch, and my family loves the biscuits and gravy. We sit wherever Jessica is working that day, or we will wait for a table in her section. :) She is incredibly attentive and makes every visit a positive experience. read more

Took a dear friend to lunch today and she loved everything about this place. The sweet tea was spot on as was the chicken fried steak, real mashed potatoes, creamy gravy and a homemade biscuit! Thank you Gen and Hunter for making our stay so special. read more