I can't believe I've never reviewed this place…read more You literally can't go wrong. I could probably make a meal off of just their appetizers. I've literally never had fried mushrooms at a restaurant that were Portabella. These are to die for but the star of the appetizer menu to me are the fried pickled okra. they are coated in a perfect , cornmeal batter and served with homemade ranch dressing. Now onto the main courses. The burgers are all phenomenal. I have tried three or four of them no matter which one you get, order it Bob's way, which comes with fried onion strings. I usually can't finish a whole burger, but here I make myself finish the burger. No morsel is wasted. I recently tried one of their hotdogs, and I can say it won't be my last. Last but not least, their sides with the burgers cannot be beat. I know it sounds weird to say, but I am not much of a french fry person. Here I want to eat all of them. Their onion rings are equally delicious and their sweet potato chips are unlike anything I've ever gotten of the sweet potato family. Everything is perfectly fried and everything goes good with their homemade ranch. Our girl Wimpy works here and provides the best service to everyone who enters some of us even get a hug when we leave

This was a great find in Lockhart when not craving BBQ from one of the well-known BBQ spots. The…read moreservice is top notch. Friendly and hospitable. It's a small dive bar with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a good variety of beers on tap and bottles, I think. I only had the ones on tap. The food is great. We had the fried okra (whole pieces) and onion rings, which are delish. Not salty and the batter does not fall off, which is a plus. We also ordered the patty melt, bahn mi burger and boneless wings. We enjoyed them all. Good portions and flavorful. This is our go to in Lockhart when not in a BBQ state of mind.

Live music and friendly folks on staff during our recent visit. If you're in the vicinity and want…read moreto stop in for a drink, they have a wide array from which to choose. The live music stage is set up in the far back corner, so you have a good view from anywhere in the place. Decor reminds me of a friendly neighborhood coffee shop. Parking in Lockhart is free on the street, so coming from Austin, it was almost a surreal step back in time. People in Lockhart must enjoy the slower, friendlier pace of life. Looking forward to next time.

Quiet and chill Would be a fun place to schedule a game…read morenight with friends I highly recommend

Cool little burning history--the building that houses The Pearl (The Blue Pearl) was built in the…read morelate 1800s; 1895-1896ish and has always had a bar in it. Interior stone walls transcend you back to that period of dirt streets, horses hitched out front, & America coming into its own. In the heart of historic downtown Lockhart, this live music venue also offers scrumptious food options from its restaurant as well as ice cold brews and elevated cocktails. Can't beat a Sunday Funday brunch with live music, drinks, and food.

Having traveled from our home to this town, we had checked into our inn and now wanted some…read morerefreshments and mirth. We happened upon a bar that had a teller of comicdic stories and his helper and thought this to be perfect. The name of said bar was The Pearl and the storyteller a Mr. Daryl Felsberg. We ordered our alcohol. My wife and traveling companion got me a white chocolate Martini, it came with a pearl and a cherry. and I got her a cocktail called Emily Morgan. Both were very good. The service was friendly but only two people running the whole thing and one was the owner or manager who was mostly the greeter. She was friendly but the main bartender was doing most of the work and while impressive I felt sort of bad for him. The set up is you can sit at the bar, then there is a walkway all in a line from the door. When you enter bar is on your right. To the left are tables of various sizes. Right in front of the stage is a table with two comfy chairs. Right past the bar is a small seating nook with comfy chairs. Not a bad overall setup. Bathrooms are through another set of doors. No food but there is a popular pizza place nearby and you can bring that in to eat. The comics were both funny. We bought a CD and T-Shirt from the main guy. The one thing that did go wrong was the stage lighting. It just randomly would switch colors, brightness, sometimes turn off completely. This was their first comedy show there but they have live music so not sure what happened. You got your own water from a glass dispenser which was not the only place that did this. It was a pretty popular option. We also had a shot of peanut butter whiskey. The overall price wasn't bad. It was a nice place, they had live music coming after the comic but we had other plans. This was our only visit to The Pearl on this trip but it was a pleasant rest stop for weary traveller's in need of quenching our thirst and merriment.

I see this place twice a day as I drive to and from work. I decided to try it today and am glad I…read moredid. I'll definitely be back. The menu was a mix of soup, salad and sandwiches. I chose half a salad and a sandwich. The portion sizes were perfect. Both items were quite tasty. I can't wait to try more. The server was amazing - just the right amount of interaction to ensure I had everything I needed without interrupting my quiet meal.

Gray sandwich and friendly bartender. Nice local place in…read moreLockhart. Try the Italian and a Guinness.

Old Pal is pure perfection and of course it is as it comes from the owners of Nickel City…read more(beloved). Centrally located in downtown Lockhart, the vibe here is on! Craft cocktails: A+ Food: A+ Live Music: A+ Decor: A+ Ambiance: A+ Service: A+ Basically, I'm in love.

Our first stop for a drink and a quick bite on our little mini staycation. Is it a dive bar? Yes!…read moreFriendly staff and locals. Does it have high end drink options? Also yes!! Does it have a simple yet elevated menu? ALSO YES! First I was like alright dive bar. Then you realize it is an upscale dive bar in a sort. Drinks come out of a cooler filled with ice OR are perfectly crafted in front of you. We started by sharing the recommendation of the DEVILED EGGS (5 pc) with the Korean Chili Crisp. Was a curious as it seems like a dive bar?You betcha. Was it maybe the best deviled eggs I've ever had. Absolutely! Get these for sure! Then we shared the JOJOS "Seasoned Potato Wedges" with Boom Boom Sauce. The crunch and flavor of the potatoes was spot on. The boom boom sauce is house made and has a lovely kick to it. We couldn't eat them all because our next item came... We both had a SMASH BURGER: Double Double, Beef Patties, American Cheese, Boom Boom Sauce on a Potato Roll. I am going to say when I want a smash burger this is what I am thinking of. This is what I want. The only thing, some days I may want just ketchup and not Boom Boom sauce but that is by day and mood only. Damn they did good! I'll be back. I will need to eat all of this again!

Selection is good, price is beyond mark up. I used to have their app, but the times I used it, it…read morewas wrong and they didn't have the item I wanted or wasn't marked accordingly. I get having a convenience mark up, but crazy secondary mark up drives me away. I'd rather travel to Austin and get my bourbon. I also emailed them about products they had on their app and website, but never got a response. Overall I'd skip this establishment, but if you're cool with paying a high mark up, be my guest! Their selection is good, but not worth it in my opinion.

Great place to buy locally!! Military discounts every day. Kind, courteous, friendly, helpful,…read morecan't say enough. Fantastic selection, from top end to every day!!! I don't go anywhere else, EVER! Corporal G. USMC.

Cute and I mean cute little wine bar/bottle shop/snack bar/bookshop in historic downtown Lockhart…read more They carry a variety of local and regional wines & bubbly. Most of the wines they sell are organic and female owned wineries. You can get snacks like fries and salads. The books carried here focus on food, wine, and entertaining. Dog-friendly. Woof.

My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine after our drive in from DFW. Once inside we found…read moresuch a lovely atmosphere filled with books, great music and some super cute pups, so we stayed for a bottle and some delicious bites. Sierra was so lovely and attentive to us. She was friendly and engaging but gave us space to relax. The chicken dip with pickles was absolutely delicious, and the fresh burrata with house made pecan pesto was divine. What a gem!!!

Hubby and I decided to stop by for lunch on a Sunday and give it a try. We got there right when it…read moreopened. It was very clean. We sat at a booth, which theirs are higher seated and I liked that. Waitress was very nice and attentive! We started with hush puppies (moist and flavorful) and 12 raw oysters on half shell (super fresh!) Our meal consisted of 2lbs of crawfish, 2lbs of headless shrimp, and 2 clusters of snow crab legs. It came with 4 corn and 6 potatoes. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! It was perfectly cooked and seasoned! Our 2 year old had hush puppies and mini corn dogs with fries. The only thing that caught us off guard was the price of the snow crab legs ($77) 4*19*26 that was a bit above what we have paid before at multiple places and very recently to this date. The other food was very well priced and so were their beers! 5 stars because the price is something we should've asked about before hand!

Living in a small town that's full of BBQ and Mexican food, this spot is a nice change. They offer…read moreplenty of options on the menu, even for those not a fan of seafood. And, everything tastes fresh! The service was absolutely top notch when we were there. Was quite busy and a tad noisy but not bad. Cute little spot with plenty of seating inside, as well as an outdoor patio. If ya like seafood, give it a shot!

When we first started going here, the service was impeccable. And the food was pretty darn tasty…read more And if you like spicy salsa, theirs definitely has a kick to it. The atmosphere is fun, and I will say it can be noisy. I will say, it feels like there was a change in staff or management recently. Didn't feel the food was as amazing as before, but it wasn't horrible. And, the service has definitely been lacking a bit lately. Of all the Mexican restaurant in town, this one rates in the middle for us. There's a couple others we would much rather go to. Don't let this review keep you from dropping in for a meal. Maybe recently when we went was just a bad day.

Expensive mediocrity! Edible, but bland and too easily deconstructed!…read more Just drive on by!