fabulous place! fabulous people!!! great bushwackers!!! yall should go!!!!read more

From the owner: “Liquor by the Lake” is a great place to purchase your favorite spirits , mixers , craft beer and…read moremore. We also serve a variety of specialty cocktails at our bar . We also offer two local favorites the bushwhacker and the creamsicle. Call to request a weekly schedule of events and join us for some liquor by the lake.

Service is always amazing. Menu changes seasonally. Menu items are southern favorites with a modern…read moretwist using local ingredients. They often have live music on weekends. Parking is plentiful. Easy drive from Auburn or Lake Martin. Ample patio seating wether permitting. Covered outdoor seating is very comfortable. If there is live music and large parties the dining room can get loud

I dined here last night with family and friends at this hidden gem. I noticed there hasn't been a…read moreYelp review in years! Excellent wine selection. Service by Kindle was fantastic and attentive. I ordered the Summer Shrimp Pasta which was perfection. I will admit the only thing that surprised me was how much the prices increased on entrees since my last visit a few months ago. Overall 5* experience. Might be better than most places in Auburn.

After attempting to come 2 different times, I finally made it again! I hadn't been in over a year…read more To drink: I recommend the bushwhacker an Aperol Spritz, or a Blood Orange Margarita. The bushwhacker is more creamy with a chocolate drizzle and is not as boozy as other places on the Lake. The Aperol Spritz transports me straight back to Austria or Italy! Delicious if you like grapefruit and very refreshing.The Blood Orange Marg is unique. All the above are the perfect refreshments for a hot afternoon at Lake Martin. This place is always packed in the summer, if you can find a slip or table! Definitely recommend getting a table asap and looking at the menu later. Also note that they have tricky hours, so definitely worth checking Google beforehand. For food: We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp (more appetizer size than entree), the queso, and Grouper Bites. The shrimp were small but tasty. The queso was large and in my humble opinion could've been served with more chips. The Grouper Bites were very small fried pieces of fish-- a little overpriced imho. Overall great afternoon snacking.

Great place to gather with friends and kids on Lake Martin. They were extremely busy when we…read morearrived Friday night around 7. Took an hour to get through the food line. The bar and food lines are separate so half our group stood in the bar line and half our group stood in the food line. Cheese curds were amazing, shrimp basket was good, and the sliders were ok. Had to fight for a table since it was so busy.

Botanic is not a place. It is an experience! Hands down one of the most breathtaking, spacious,…read morecarefully curated places I've been all year. It is definitely on my Alabama "must-visit" list. I am from out of town, but I came looking for a workspace and wanted to grab lunch while I was there. I came around 1 PM and there was a 30 minute wait for 2 for lunch, but have no fear. We just went upstairs to the martini bar and were able to wait and work. We were seated in the garden for lunch, which are mostly cute high tops. Before we even began our meal, a fat adorable white rabbit crossed our path. Then an equally beautiful black rabbit crossed our path. I had no idea there was wildlife just prancing around and I was giddier than a little kid. (There are also ducks and geese who run around!). Now to the food: Had to get the smash burger because it was award winning and boy it did not disappoint! The depth of flavor and the juiciness of the patties were impeccable. I opted for guda cheese instead of cheddar, and I added grilled onions, and this was an excellent choice. The fries are super crispy and the comeback sauce is perfect for dipping . Don't judge us, but we also shared some desserts. The standout was the white chocolate cheesecake, which was sweet but not super indulgent. I would definitely skip the crepe next time. The description made it sound delicious. But overall, it was lacking in a flavor. It was by far the most disappointing dish of the day. Even though it takes a while for food to come out service is impeccable, and the servers are just so lovely, so be patient. I will definitely make the Botanic my go-to establishment when I'm in town!

We were visiting friends in Seale Alabama from Jacksonville Florida and they know I am very…read moreparticular about restaurants and have a very limited diet. Dining is an experience and my hobby my husband says. We indulge most nights in many great restaurants all around us or when we frequently travel. I want to start by saying my friend chose this space well! Though it was about a 40 minute drive from their house it was worth it. The venue, grounds, market, dining areas, etc. are all truly a delight. I cannot believe a place like this exists in this area. We started with adult beverages and the amazing complimentary bread with an assortment of butter options. For appetizers, we ordered the pimento cheese and corn ribs (forgot to photograph). Both were delicious! For entrees, the ladies had the pasta dish with my friend adding the shrimp. I am a vegetarian so I did it without any protein. It was very good. The men had the filets with the sides and found them to be cooked properly. The pros were as follows: Beautiful venue/spaces Delicious food The market had some nice shopping gifts to pick up for souvenirs and pastries for breakfast the next morning The cons: We were supposed to be at an inside table and they said that was not the case once we arrived and it was way too hot outside and the flies were terrible. I felt as if they should have accommodated us as we still waited 30 minutes to be seated despite her making reservations weeks ago. That really put a damper on the experience. Their corkage fee to bring your own wine is $40 per bottle. I take my own wine to every restaurant I go to and have never paid $40 even at much higher end places. The waitress was nice but loud and forgetful. We asked for things multiple times and never did get some of the requested things. They do offer lunch and dinner and the menus are a bit different. They focus on fresh produce from local farmers and some they grow there. If you are within a 30 minute drive, I would suggest going as there is not much in that area that compares according to our friends. There are multiple dining spaces so make sure you choose where you want to dine and confirm that. There are multiple bar options as well.

Love Piccolo! The cocktails are great and we loved the tiramisu. Our waiter was attentive and…read morebrought our drinks out quickly. We enjoy the live jazz that they have , but note that it can get loud (as expected). We will continue to come back!

Comfortable seating, love the lighting/ambiance, feels warm, not pretentious, great fun and…read morefriendly jazz musicians, love that they're including students and the elder musicians keep encouraging student musicians to join the stage. Wide variety of drinks and some food. I had a Montepulciano for $9 a glass, reasonable and no cover charge. Tip: it's 1st come 1st served seating. Another girl and I stood at the front desk for 5 mins without realizing this. Great place around Auburn University to listen to some nice live music while sipping on a drink!

Nice and relaxing atmosphere with a lounge feel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The…read morelocation and "secrecy" is the best part.

Comfortable seating and very friendly staff. The atmosphere was very comfortable but also fun and…read morelively. The cocktails were nicely made and tasted great, and were honestly a good price for the quality that you get. I would come here again and recommend to a friend!

Cute little place to relax, have a specialty cocktail or craft beer and relax with friends or…read morestrangers, inside or outside. It has an indie vibe and I really enjoyed being there. Will definitely go back.

Oh so lovely - worth a detour from downtown if you are looking for a genuine, fun, and diverse…read morespot. Ping Pong, great drinks, big patio - very fun spot.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Drinks were cold & servers were friendly. Must-try spot!read more

Service is very bad. Waited almost an hour to order anything then waited over an hour for food…read more This place is a mess.

The place is nice and has its own unique atmosphere. I wouldn't have known about it if a friend…read morehadn't invited me. Everything was good, but the steep, narrow stairway--along with holes in the wall and an unpleasant smell--was off-putting. Despite that, I might visit again.

You can easily miss this place but please don't. The door said established in 1977 but then the…read moremenu said 2012. The bartender Lydia assured me it's actually 2012. This is the same person that helped me last time I was in town and the only other time I've been here. She is super helpful and talks you through all the options. Came in at happy hour which is $3 off all drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday thru Friday. I got a great well-made old fashioned for $7.63! Old school prices for the old school ambiance. It's a bit of a hike getting up the stairs to the place but it is worth it as you feel transported back in time. Well decorated with great music. Great place to chill and relax from the summer heat. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.

There's not too many restaurants in this part of town, but Cazadores is a fun choice! It's a…read moreMexican place, but they have the funniest decor. You will feel like you're at a shooting range with all the buckheads decor. I got a margarita to drink, and steak and queso over a bed of rice. It was delicious! Service was great too!