Steak &#x27;n Shake

Amazing food!…read more Dining al fresco! They do have a crazy thing where if they don't have a button for it, you can't order it. For example, you can have a root beer float but not a ginger beer float even though they have ginger beer. You can only get 4 things on your pizza, not 5. No substitutions on the specialty pizzas. Sometimes the service is amazing but sometimes not. Don't get there within half hour of closing because they want to be gone at closing time. Ambiance is beautiful!

Pros: Great outdoor shady seating…read moreWonderful service Get flights up to 30 Farm to table food Creative dishes that are so unique Cons: Non dairy option of pizza was only meh and kind of boring Ladies bathroom was out of order and the family bathroom was dirty and needed attention Pro tip: So many draft options you are bound to find one you love so be open to trying something new!

A "Karmenfest" festbier.

Double smash burger with Swiss cheese and bacon jam

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Flight of beer

The Pub

4.1(42 reviews)

1.6 mi

Small dark bar with history, that's The Pub on Court Street. If you want a serious burger, get the…read moreSloppy Ben with mushrooms and cheese plus a couple onion rings. Plenty of burger options plus a fish sandwich with fries, wings, cheese poppers apps mean you can get your fix of bar food. Getting the fish bowl tower of power beers brings a little adventure to the standard beer fare. Long bar where you find the regulars and some TVs for the games. Dark wooden paneling is the same from back in the day when the drinking age was 18 so lots of continuity over time.

Have to come here a lot with my son attending OU. Not a lot of room but if you come for a late…read morelunch it wont be that busy. Their waffle fries were so yummy, not sure what was so different but they were good. We all had their famous burgers which were delicious. Service was superb!! Very attentive and must have worked there for a while because she was very knowledgeable. We will be back!

Grilled turkey and Colby

Blt

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Blt and poppers

Larry's Dawg House

4.2(64 reviews)

2.6 mi

I LOVE this place so much, this is where I just had lunch for my birthday! I'm obsessed with their…read moremalts, their shrimp & chicken baskets, and their pork loin sandwich. Such a friendly environment too!

Pretty to high on prices and not really that great! And poor communication…read more Needs better quality ppl.

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Pigskin Sports Bar & Grill

3.6(68 reviews)

1.5 mi

I went here once for an early Thursday dinner and this place had me pleased. The staff were…read moreattentive and polite, and the food I had was done in a way that was as timely as it was delicious. The BBQ sauce especially amplified the quality and taste of the pulled pork sandwich I had. I only went by myself to check it out but the general atmosphere of the place is an inviting and exciting one that encourages you to interact with anyone that goes with you. Overall, the Pigskin is a classic restaurant to the city of Athens if not Athens County as a whole. I am sure to come back, I'll just have to bring some friends and family when I do.

4.5 stars. Probably in the top 3 hamburgers I've had from a bar and grill. Have to try the Mac n…read morecheese hamburger. We were the first ones in for lunch so I cannot rate the length of time for service; but the food came out quickly. Ambience was ok, typical college bar scene.

Fried Potatoes (Twist)

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Jackie O's Public House

4.1(77 reviews)

1.7 mi

Jackie O's Public House is great for a casual beer in exposed brick dark high tops kinda hang…read more Jackie O's beer is a stout pillar of the Athens brewing scene. But I write today to praise the Public House for its private party hosting. We just celebrated a big birthday for my wife with 40+ friends. Jackie O's uptown is central, everyone knows it, and it has history for so many of us. In my case going back to the 80s when it was still O'Hooley's and I'd meet my Dad there Friday afternoons after school when he and his colleagues would kick off the end of the work week. It still plays that role for many in this college town. But back to the private party. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with, entertaining all my questions about combinations from the catering menu, deciding on open bar with cocktails, without, just beer and wine, ticket system etc. All are options depending on your crowd and your budget. We went full open bar and mercifully our friends took it easy on us in the 6-8pm timeslot we reserved the whole place for. We went with a combo of meats, cheeses, fruit, veggies that you can get at a per person rate minimum 20. We then also go some of each of the five pizza options. We had leftovers but not a bad thing. For dessert, we had the option to bring in our own cake, but instead tried their chocolate and snickerdoodle parfaits that went down very well. It isn't something you do every month or every year. But it really worked for us for a big birthday and we've attended a number of great work networking receptions there as well. And finally, as many know, Art Oestrike the owner of Jackie O's is a leader in investing in community and sustainability, delivering a creative and quality product and experience whether that is in the three Athens locations or Jackie O's on Fourth in Columbus. A business and team worth supporting.

Went to Jackie O's tonight with a couple of friends for the first time. I ordered the Appalachian…read more It was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got cheese curds to start. One friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and got a fruity vinaigrette instead. Another friend ordered a burger and they forgot the bacon. A third friend asked for his burger well-done, but it came out medium, also with no bacon. When he asked the server if it looked well-done, she said she didn't know what well-done looks like. He asked if she could get a new one so he wouldn't get sick, and she said she'd check with the kitchen. No apology. It took 25 minutes for the new burger to come out, and by then we had been there for over an hour and a half. When she finally brought it out, she asked if he wanted a box to take it home. Still no bacon on the burger. Also, no apology again. Overall, not a great experience. Will not be back.

Catering setup before the pizzas and the hoards arrived.

Fried Chicken Wedge. 10/10. No notes.

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Eclipse Company Store

3.9(99 reviews)

3.0 mi

Visited this establishment once during a Sunday brunch and loved the environment. The ambiance of…read morethe place was cozy and welcoming. The customer service was exceptional. The food was really tasty and comforting, however my only issue are the prices of buffet. That's the only reason I'm giving 4 stars. (Plus I can't quite give 4.5, otherwise they'd get 4.5 stars rather than 4.) If it's in your affordability, I'd recommend stopping for a bite with your family or group of friends. (Note: The roasted brussel sprouts & little flaky danishes are DELICIOUS!)

It was my first time visiting eclipse. The atmosphere felt very homey and there was someone playing…read morelive music. The service was good seated quick on a high top and the server got our orders in fast and the food was out as well. The Mac n cheese eggrolls were new and interesting. Outside was crispy and crunchy and you bite into a soft Mac n cheese pieces. I ordered the my first rodeo sandwich. It came with chicken, bacon, jalapeños, and the side of vegetables for the sandwich lettuce, tomatoes, onion. The chips are their speciality homemade kettle chips. Those were savory and crunchy. I think they can do a better job with sharing daily specials for the food I know they specialize in beer but I did not try any. Server jumped quick into starting us with drinks. Especially for a tourist like me there should be a welcome since this is a very dandy spot to have a restaurant. So service was a 2/5 food was a 3/5.

Chocolate cale

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Kiser's Barbeque

4.5(31 reviews)

0.6 mi

Stopped in for dinner while dropping my son off at OU…read more I was initially skeptical of the ordering process but we managed to order the mountain of food that we wanted and it was all excellent! Portions are huge and served on a cookie sheet. The fries were hot, crispy and delectable. Prices are reasonable for the mountain of food you receive. My only complain is that the dining room was a little chilly in the cold weather. Every time someone walked in, we were blasted with cold air.

Excellent BBQ and burgers. Ordered catering for an OU grad party and they did a fantastic job…read more Highly recommend!

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Jackie O's Brewpub

4.1(257 reviews)

1.7 mi

Nice little pub in the heart of Athens. Friendly bartender, good beer. We didn't have any food but…read morethe vibe is positive.

Great craft beer, that can be tried through small samples or flights. Lively outdoor patio. Enjoyed…read morethe weekend activity.

Jackie O's Brewpub - Fish and chips dinner with salad instead of fries. Homemade tartar and slaw, fresh and crisp salad, fish with a crunchy batter breading.

Fish and chips dinner with salad instead of fries. Homemade tartar and slaw, fresh and crisp salad, fish with a crunchy batter breading.

Brisket and cheese sandwich with crispy fries on a toasted bun. So good!

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Dog friendly patio- Evie had a great dining experience here!

Devil's Kettle Brewing

4.5(35 reviews)

1.5 mi

This was our second time stopping in here and nothing had changed. We were so happy to spend a day…read morehiking with the dogs and then to be able to stop in for some amazing beer flights and grilled-to-order hot dogs. My husband and I each got a flight of beers to try and a classic hotdog with onion and peppers added, though I opted for mustard as an additional topping and he opted for sauerkraut. We got each of our pups a plain hotdog and the man at the food truck was so sweet and pre-cut them into pieces for us to feed them. We can't wait to come back a third time, they are just so good! Staff is always super friendly as well. The bathrooms are clean and have really fun chalkboard walls to leave funny messages or cute memories. I wholly recommend stopping in here for a well-deserved drink after being outside all day.

Great atmosphere! Food trucks available. Music and views. Stopped while at a BMW Rally. Had a…read moregreat afternoon tasting beer and listening to great music. The beer was great. The food truck offered a good variety of appetizers. We sat outside- enjoyed the view and weather.

Hot dogs for the dogs

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Classic hotdog with grilled peppers, onions, and sauerkraut.

Stephen's

3.7(33 reviews)

1.5 mi

Chris was a wonderful bartender. Quick service, super nice, let us request a million songs. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place and its great as a college bar. People hate expecting it to be a dive bar but in reality these college kids work their butts off. 9/10!

Great service, had a burger and a veggie burger both were amazing. Great spot for a grub and nice…read moreatmosphere I do recommend.

Veggie burger

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