Staff is very kind, food is very good. After am impromptu first time visit where all went great we…read moredecided to have my birthday lunch here with friends. It was very enjoyable.

I visited Big Whiskey's for dinner and made a point to arrive approximately an hour and a half…read morebefore their posted closing time, expecting full menu service. After being seated in the bar area, we were informed by our server that only appetizers were available. This was both confusing and disappointing, as it does not align with reasonable expectations for a restaurant still open for regular business. If the kitchen is no longer able or willing to prepare full menu items well before closing, that policy should be clearly communicated--either through adjusted hours or by informing guests upon arrival. Otherwise, it creates the impression of inconsistent operations or a lack of coordination between management and staff. Situations like this suggest a need for clearer operational standards, better communication, and stronger staff alignment with customer service expectations. Guests should not feel discouraged from dining simply because they arrive within what should be standard service hours. Overall, the experience reflects an opportunity for improvement in both management practices and customer hospitality.

Cayo Coco has been on my list of restaurants to try for a few months now, and I can confidently say…read morethat I'll be back soon! I genuinely could have ordered almost anything off the menu; everything sounded delicious. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget or the ability to consume every dish off the menu, so my boyfriend and I settled on splitting 2 small plates and 1 entree. What we ordered: -Smoked Fish Fritters: a Cuban delicacy. Still thinking about how good these were. Plenty to share! -Snapper Ceviche: personally not my thing, but my boyfriend loved this. I honestly wanted to like this, but the raw fish started to weird me out. -Jerk Chicken: served atop a tomato/bbq risotto that was devine. The inside here is so cozy and slightly tropical. They have a huge alcoholic selection too if that's your vibe. I'm so excited to return and try some more dishes!

I went to this place once before and was lukewarm about it, so I decided to give it another try…read more Kind of wish I hadn't. My friend and I stopped in for some light bites early in the evening before going to a bar that doesn't serve food. The ambiance is nice. I did find it odd that the hostess seemed surprised we were "just walking in" since there was almost no one there. It took a pretty good while for our server to greet us, but we weren't in a hurry. We ordered mojitos and they were terrible. The lime and mint weren't muddled, rather just garnishes, so the drinks had no flavor. Unfortunately, that was the theme with the food too. We ordered blistered shishitos, empanadas, and ceviche. The empanadas came out first and the picadillo inside tasted like manwich sloppy joes with sugar added. It didn't have any Cuban flavors at all-- no cumin, alcaparrado, cilantro-- just sweet tomato paste. Next came the ceviche, which was unlike any ceviche I've ever had. It seemed to be maybe poached in coconut milk or something? It didn't have any discernible citrus flavor (or really, any flavor at all). It was just a pile of bland shrimp with nothing else in it-- no chiles, onion, tomato, or seasonings. Honestly, the plantain chips served with the ceviche were the best thing we had. Finally, we had the blistered shishitos. They weren't really 'blistered' much, so they were overly firm. They also could've used some sea salt or any kind of seasoning. They had a smoky flavor, but a fake one, like they were blasted with a butane torch rather than cooked over a flame. They tasted like someone had put out a cigarette on them. Very disappointing meal for over $100. Definitely will not be back.

This whine bunker has added cute COFFEE spot to its resume. I wanted an excuse to pop in here and…read morethe yummy pastries did it for me today. I can't wait to try the coffee and a cold drink soon!

This place is so neat! From the old barrel high top tables to the airplane part coffee tables with…read moreleather sofas, it is worth the drive! There was a live band playing some oldie but goodie music! I got the blackberry smash with bourbon and it was so fresh and summery with the fruity taste! My boyfriend got the sazarac cocktail and it was strong! Great place to go after dinner to get drinks! They do make small plates fresh behind the bar too! Would recommend coming to try any of their bourbon selection because they have a big one!!

The food was delicious. The service was five stars. The lights were perfect for a romantic night.read more

My husband planned a date for us today. Neither of us had been to Eighty Eight before so tonight…read morewas a new experience for both of us. Parking wasn't bad because there's a parking garage right behind Eighty Eight. When we entered, we were greeted and escorted to our seats. Note: I suggest buying VIP tickets so you have a guaranteed seat. A DJ played music, which was comprised of a good mix. The show was supposed to start at 9:30 pm, but it didn't start until around 10:15 pm. I understand things can happen so I'm going to give them a little grace this time. We ordered drinks, wings, and fries. The food was great! I believe it came from Sleek. The drinks were good. As for the entertainment, it was phenomenal! We definitely enjoyed ourselves and we would go back.

I decided to come here on a Friday afternoon before six to finally catch a happy hour here. They…read morehave happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM. They also have some half-price appetizers during that time. We were promptly seated, didn't have a weight. This is my first time at this location. I had been to the one in Alabaster and Hoover location, but not this location. Our server's name is Shellee. She said it was her second shift. I never would've known unless she told me she was extremely attentive and friendly. We both started off with the perfect margarita on the rocks. We each had two of them. They were so delicious. I believe she said the bartender's name was Kasey. She definitely did a great job on those drink. We had a pretzel and beer cheese appetizer to start with which was very delicious and was recommended by the server. For dinner, I have the buffalo chicken wrap and my partner had the ribs. We were both happy with our meals. I did visit the bathroom and it was very clean. It definitely is one of the bigger locations I will definitely be back here again

This place matches the review. Excellent customer service, good food and nice atmosphere. Place can…read morebe for game day or fine dining. My youngest and I ordered the following: Southwest egg rolls: 8/10 very good 6oz sirloin: 8/10 very good Rickhouse Ribeye (cowboy style): 10/10 very good quality steak and flavor. The cowboy still just enhanced things even more. Highly recommend Potato salad: 7/10 not bad at all. My ribeye medium was so good my daughter no longer wants her steaks well done... I almost a shed a tear to this news. Amen.

Came in for lunch and the place was packed, but I just sat up at the bar. I had the Paloma cocktail…read morewhich was decent well-made and ordered the nachos as my main dish. The nachos were very good not a huge plate but very well-made and the brisket I had them add on top of it was excellent. Would like to come back and maybe try some other options too.

We showed up at 8:30p (30 min before closing) after a day of traveling, they were very hesitant to…read morelet us eat. They let us know the kitchen would close at 9:00p, so we needed to order quickly. That was fair enough, but we ordered at 8:45p and didn't get our food for over 30 min. One of our party of 7 didn't get his food for 45 min. Our waitress never refilled any of our drinks the entire meal. We all ordered the 2 taco plate. All the tacos were dry and below average. It felt like an upscale attempt at Mexican food that missed the mark slightly. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside with great vibes, that was a standout plus. I really wanted to like this place, but I just can't recommend it.

The owner made us feel like we were an inconvenience. He threw a literal fit about how we placed…read moreour order and refused to accommodate our request, forcing us to go through one of the employees instead--who, to their credit, was excellent. To make matters worse, we witnessed him arguing with his wife while we were just trying to relax outside with a drink and smoke. Needless to say, we won't be returning and recommend choosing one of the many other nearby options.

Amazing place!!! Beautiful historic house that the whole place is the cigar lounge. Great great…read moreselection and incredible value pricing!! Awesome bourbon and liquor selection. Lots of soft drinks and craft beer choices!! TV's and comfy chairs in different rooms with high speed secure WiFi!!! Will definitely be back often!!

I was there for an event. I opened a tab. When I closed the tab I thought it was a lot but assumed…read moremy husband and son had put there drinks on the tab. I mentioned it to them and they said they had not. I called to speak with manager 3 times no response. The food for our event wasn't ready when the event started. People had to stand in line while it was being cooked. Very poor management, service and over all experience.

Love the ambience here. Very tasty appetizers and mixed drinks. The place is low noise and has…read morecomfortable seating. Located on the second floor of Half Shell.