Our entire experience was awesome. The chef came out and talked to us. The food was excellent. The weight staff was nice helpful. Highly recommend it. read more

If you're looking for a place that feels like a high-end hunting lodge married a modern restaurant and raised a family of delicious food and strong drinks, The Hound is your spot. I started off with the Moon Over Madagascar, and let me tell you--if this drink had a fan club, I'd be president. The black tea and vanilla combo sounded like a weird dare at first, but it ended up being shockingly amazing. Whoever came up with that mix deserves a bonus and maybe a parade. Now, let's talk about the shrimp and grits, because these were not just "good." These were "call your mama and tell her you've tasted greatness" good. The chef is from South Carolina, and you can taste every bit of Lowcountry pride in that bowl. Perfectly cooked grits? Check. Pile of blackened shrimp? Double check. A sauce that made me rethink my entire life? Oh yeah. If they sold that sauce by the gallon, I'd be bankrupt but extremely happy. Erica, our waitress, was an absolute rockstar. Super helpful, incredibly informative, and somehow managed to keep the perfect balance of friendly and professional--even on the Sunday after the Iron Bowl, when half of Auburn is stress-eating. The place was spotless too, which is impressive considering the emotional damage that game causes every year. Bottom line: The Hound is a must-visit. Come hungry, order boldly, and thank me later. read more

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The food was very good. The service was amazing. We had an excellent waitress. The restaurant is nicely laid out and clean. I would not consider this "fine dining" at all. It's more of a southern fusion type place. read more

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Food was good but not worth the price, scenery and atmosphere is really nice. The price of the food just doesn't fit the portion size nor the food. Service was good, it was nice trying but I wouldn't come back read more

We have visited the Hound several times, each time very memorable. The steaks are delicious, and the service is excellent. The ambiance is a little dark, but ok. read more

The Hound - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Very good food and cool atmosphere. Their specialties are bourbon and bacon so I recommend the bacon flight and a bourbon drink on their cocktail menu. My wife wanted the pepper jelly app, which was a good balance of spicy with the jalapeño and sweet of the jelly. I really want the bacon flight next time so will likely not get this again but it was good. Then I had the Big Nasty which is a fried hot chicken sandwich with fried egg and aioli. Excellent sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit. Definitely recommend read more

The Hound - Big nasty - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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We were in town for college tour and visited the Hound. Walking distance from Graduate by Hilton. Food was great. I had bangers and mash, delicious! Had bacon flight, excellent! Son had the burger he couldn't finish it. Big portion. Highly recommend!! read more

food, drinks and atmosphere were phenomenal. Our waitress Victoria was amazing. She was so attentive, personable, and caring. She made my fiancé's birthday dinner perfect. Will recommend The Hound to all our friends and family. We will be returning soon! -Tim & Kasi read more

put my name on their list for reservations for graduation weekend. Almost 2.5 months ago. I was told they have me down and manager will call me back with my time. I've called over a dozen times. Left multiple messages with a promise I would get a call back On at least 5 occasions. Nothing. Very disappointing A phone call to let me know either way would have been the best customer service. Again very disappointing not Linda- read more

After an all day event, this place help take the load off. I enjoyed all the Bacons - highly advise!!

Sunday AM brunch. This place does it right. Had a reservation. Waited a bit but seated shortly after arrival. Our server was excellent. Ordered our drinks & food. The menu is great for brunch or lunch. Our food was delicious. Tables are close together but that's ok. Our server checked on us several times. We had a great time & have to say this is one of the best service/food we encountered during the weekend. read more

Great food, would have rated higher if service were better. One in our party uses a wheelchair and this venue is very tough. Old-style "lift" tucked behind the server stand and behind a curtain makes for a very non wheelchair-friendly experience to navigate the stairs-only path between spaces. We were made to move tables no less than 3 times which was not an easy task with a wheelchair. No servers approached us for us to order food/drinks. We ultimately ended up on the patio which was fine. We enjoyed the shrimp and grits and the bacon flight. read more

Food was amazing - great service! Grits were the best! Make a reservation - they are popular! read more

The Hound - Biscuit - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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This was the cutest spot ever. I visited on a Sunday after 1 pm and there was as 15-20 minute wait. While I waited, I visited the bar to have an orange-pineapple mimosa which was delicious. The wait wasn't long at all so they exceeded my expectation. The environment was not loud or crowded. It was just right! Cindy was the waitress and she was such a pleasure. She provided information on what "Bacon and Bourbon" meant, recommendations on popular meals and suggested nearby sports bars to watch a little NFL since I was in the mood for that. However, there are televisions there at the bar. I order med the Farmer's Omelette without potatoes with a side of cheese grits and bacon which was made in-house. The omelette was HUGE!!! I had tons of leftovers. I look forward to visiting this establishment again in the near future as it was a quick trip from Columbus, GA. Check it out for yourselves...you won't be disappointed. read more

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Food was really good tonight. Party of nine and everybody was happy with their food. Service was on point as well.

So I'm very particular about a mushroom and Swiss burger. I have my favorite place back home in White Bear Lake, MN and any other mushroom and Swiss burger usually lets me down. So, with some trepidation, I ordered the mushroom and Swiss bison burger at The Hound. I was not disappointed. I ordered "some pink" and they got the cook on it perfect. It was delicious as were the fries. I ordered a local pils and it was a great pairing. Sat at the bar and service was attentive. Ambiance was on point. Upscale southern bar is how I would describe it. Place is a bit hard to find. Set back off the street address so be sure not to miss it. Will most definitely be back. read more

The Hound - Bison burger - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Good food. Wonderful and knowledgeable server. Fun atmosphere. Very close to campus and perfect for a family dinner when visiting an Auburn student. read more

Food was outstanding! I had the burger with fries and my wife had salad with grilled shrimp. Then we split a vanilla pie with ice cream Wow! Staff was very friendly gave great service. Ambiance was perfect! read more

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We had dinner at The Hound while visiting Auburn University and were very impressed with The Hound. The atmosphere has a great vibe and our server was great. The food and drinks were delicious as well. I would highly recommend the Meatloaf (I never thought those words would come from me but it was soooooo good) and the Fried Rice - it had really unique flavors and I wish I could have it all the time. We also had the bacon sampler which was fun and delicious. The three flavors change daily I think and our favorite of the three was the Buffalo. Thank you for a great dinner. read more

Food was great! We all enjoyed our lunch, Korean Chicken Sandwich, Double Burger, Collard Greens Dip! Our server Salman was outstanding!

Came on a Saturday night, this is not our first time here. When we go out, we want to enjoy a meal without struggling with over salted and lack of taste in a dining experience. The Brussels sprouts dish was so over the top salted, and sweetened I wonder if the chef tries these dishes at all. If you're providing this as a main, it would be wonderful to balance it out with a complimentary flavor. I know everyone has to make $$$ but 18.00 for a bowl of burnt oil/salt laden crisps is not nutritious or appealing. The burgers were so thin, please don't call them burgers. 2 grown men left hungry because a double burger was probably 6 oz of meat. Over salted fries...how about a baked potato? Very limited menu. Be better. Provide normal portions, or creative dishes using good protein sources. Bread and large amounts of over salted/sugared mains only makes people question why they bothered. We felt swollen, bloated and hungry for something satiating. I won't mention the bill, if you are going to run a restaurant (I have opened and operated a number of them with amazing chefs) , provide options without looking purely at profit, or change your menu. read more

This was a great meal. It's been about 10 years since I've been, so I was glad to see that this place is still alive and well. I ordered the Berkshire porkchop. It was a massive cut of porkchop served over bacon fried rice. The porkchop had an Asian style marinade with sesame seeds on it. The marinade and cut of porkchop was primetime on point. However, it came out pretty much well done. Still a fantastic cut of marinated meat, but the medium finish would have made it more juicy and flavorful. The bacon fried rice with pepper jelly-sweet chile sauce was an excellent combination of savory and sweet. It had a smidge too much soy sauce (saltiness) to me, but otherwise, I really enjoyed it. Great draft beer selection as well. read more

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Had a group of 17 people on game day. This restaurant was super accommodating. We got there before it opened and there was plenty of room for our party. The service was excellent and kept our large party refilled. The food was wonderful per usual at a reasonable price point. Can't wait to go back next time in town! read more

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My partner and I were very excited to eat here after hiking in Chewacla. We started with the bacon flight. Considering one of their specialties is bacon, we felt compelled to try this appetizer. We feel today's flavor selection didn't pair extremely well with the bacon and was lacking in texture (floppy rather than crispy). My partner had the country fried steak and I had the chicken. The fried layer of the steak was rather impressive. The amount of flavor it contained was quite nice, but the short rib was about 2 inches thick and didn't complement the flaky outside. The chicken was tasty, but the macncheese lacked character. Cheesy, but needed both salt and pepper to taste. Both entrees were $32, and I think they were both worth $20 at most. I would try this restaurant again once a new menu came out, as I think today's selection was rather bland. Would've given 2 stars but service was top notch! read more

Brunch was amazing! The food and atmosphere at The Hound are unmatched. We got the Big Nasty (on a bun instead of biscuit), the Hound Breaky, and the Bacon Flight. If you get the chance, sit outside and ask for Daniel! There's always a nice breeze and his service is unmatched read more

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Tough night at The Hound. Beer served warm. Server took away warm beer and replaced with another (but still charged for the replacement?). Venison chili served cold, meatloaf and mashed potatoes served cold, burger served with no cheese, salad arrived with no chicken. All corrected upon request but slowly and without apology. No visit from manager, no complimentary dessert, nothing that indicated any care in ensuring we (as locals) would be inclined to overlook a bad night and return. As former restaurant owners, this experience was indicative of a restaurant content to rest on its laurels rather than continue to deliver the experience expected from its five star reviews. We won't be back. read more

My son and I had brunch at The Hound on Sunday. Service was great. I had a classic mimosa and the granola French toast. Very yummy!!! My son had the huevos houndcheros, and loved them! I had a bite of his dish and it was soooo tasty. I'd say go sweet and savory here and order both. This combo is a perfect one to go halfsies on. We'll definitely be back in future. read more

The Hound - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Their breakfast is delicious! Go early because this is a popular brunch/ lunch / dinner spot! Their specialty is different flavors of bacon and bourbon that changes daily. Definitely making a special trip back to enjoy drinks and trying their dinner menu! Aliyah was a great server!! Knowledable on food, drinks and the restaurant information. Ask for her table ! Thank you Aliyah!! read more

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After 2 years of trying to get a reservation in time for our trip down there, we finally got in. Just remember to start a week out or sometimes a month out on football game weekends. Started out with sourdough and pepper jam spread. Drink choices and atmosphere were good even though you are right on top of your neighbor sometimes. The food was excellent. I had the port chop that was pictured. My wife had the meatloaf and son had the Brisket. We all loved what we got and traded bites to learn the other plates were also good. I will say the dessert menu lacked some variety besides 2 choices but we were full anyways. We will definitely be back but got to remember to get reservations in advanced enough. read more

The Hound - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Got the big and nasty for the name of the dish; it was pretty good even then! Also was made aware of their burbon and changing menus, Will definetley be visiting again read more

EVERYTHING was outstanding! We had 3 family members over age 80 and the hostesses were amazing. We originally were at a table with benches and they graciously and seamlessly moved us to a table that had chairs with backs.It was SO appreciated and allowed the grandparents to be comfortable and enjoy a wonderful evening celebrating their granddaughter's graduation. THANK YOU. And our waiter was one of the best we have ever had. WOW. Kudos to everyone at The Hound. I wish I had gotten the names of everyone working that night. Well done to each of them. And the food was AMAZING as always. We can always count on a GREAT NIGHT all around at The Hound! read more

I would highly recommend this restaurant. The food is great every single time. The atmosphere is great and the experience is very relaxing. The employees are always very friendly and welcoming. The service has always been very good. read more

The best experience, as always and best food! The bison chili is a fav that we wait for each year! Tried the short rib gnocchi for the first time since its been back and it did not disappoint read more

The Hound - Short rib gnocchi - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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So impressed with the hound. We had a reservation and were seated promptly when our entire party was here. Everyone from the host to the waiter was so friendly and made us feel comfortable. The pepper jelly app was delicious. I also had the houndcheros and it was delicious! We had the bread pudding for dessert and everything was 10 out of 10. Will for sure be back! Another nice thing is we had a birthday and they had a little card on our table when we got there. Loved it! read more

Salman was an EXCEPTIONAL server. He greeted me with a smile and made me feel welcomed to the restaurant. He gave great food recommendations, especially for dessert. The decor and sitting arrangements give a great intimate feel. I would definitely find my way back here. read more

Discrimination - NOT SERVICE ANIMAL FRIENDLY - and do not understand the ADA.gov laws! - Very, very disappointing experience. I never write reviews - however given - by their own statement "they are privately owned and can do what they want" - I feel it necessary to make this review. As we can only speak with our money and out vote - and they will get NO MORE of mine! First, I will say - that previous to today, my family and I have enjoyed every meal at the hound - in fact when we are in town (very regularly) we make it a point to eat there - no, longer!. This evening, we attended a great win for Auburn MBB and got to our reservation early. My service animal, that is with me nearly all the time, had been with me throughout the game and we went straight to the restaurant. After checking in and using restroom - upon walking to the bar to look for rest of family - I was approached by a very rude man (tall black gentleman) who rudely stated "you can't have an animal" I informed that service animal and went to an out of the way area to wait. Moments later this gentleman returned and asked, "where is her vest". Again - another ADA violation as at no point was my service animal not performing as required and at this point was laying under my legs. I voluntarily produced her papers and at this point a man representing himself as the owner Robbie Nicolaisen appeared and echoed the need for a vest. I attempted to relay that the engagement in and of itself was not appropriate in regards to ADA and that I had already proven her status. They called me passive aggressive for trying to discuss and educate - I had already agreed that we would not dine and that as soon as my wife came from the bathroom we would leave. Other patrons where appalled by the transaction and the manager literally went to find my wife to get us to leave. We left the establishment, and since the last thing the owner said was "I will do some research" , after going outside and leaving my service animal with family, returned to try to show them the resource. I asked the manager if I could again see Robbie - I was rudely asked why, I said here, just to show you the actual published guidelines by the ADA. Ultimately their tune changed and they said that they are private organization and they can refuse service to anyone and that I needed to leave. I was flabbergasted when they then threatened to call the police ---seriously!!!! When at no point was my demeanor threatening or "disorderly". Another female manager came to me and for all intents an purposes rehashed and gaslit portraying me as the problem for quietly standing in the waiting area and trying to simply engage them in regards to their ignorance with the laws. Police did show, I waved to them and they asked about who was disorderly - which I said apparently me. They did ask me to leave after a brief conversation wiht manager - I said well who do I complain to about discrimination - the officer looked puzzled and I explained the ordeal. We went outside and had a pleasant conversation for which some guidance was given to me that I will not post on here, but safe to say the officers were very supportive and ultimately supported this route of complaint. At the end of the day - as a business owner myself, our life blood is people and serving them. We live by that and we die by that. I am utterly flabbergasted at the treatment tonight, the lack of willingness to communicate, the instant rudeness and then ultimately at the root of it, discrimination. I am a minority and never have I felt like that because of race - but I never would have imagined to have to deal with it because of what is tantamount to a medical device. I fully understand the bias, as all too often people just buy a vest from Amazon...and I truly wish that that would stop. So I give some grace with that attitude, but common sense needs to return to being common, pleasantness and politeness needs to be more present. At end of day - it is what it is, and I actually hope that this can be a learning experience. read more

We visited The Hound on a Sunday morning after a football game, so we expected a wait. Once seated we were quickly greeted and ordered drinks. Highly recommend the bacon flight and Smoked Brisket Hashbrown Casserole. Looking forward to eating there again on our next trip to Auburn! read more

Very good food! Our crew had the Bison burger , shrimp and grits and chicken sandwich. All were excellent! Great service too.

I'd heard a lot about The Hound over the years but had never been. Honestly, I had passed by it a dozen times and never realized that's what it was. First off, parking is not great. Not exclusive to The Hound, there are just a lot of businesses packed into downtown without a lot of parking. We lucked out and got parking in the shared lot in front of The Hound (by the deck). Smallish menu, which is not a bad thing, and there seems to be options for anything you might be wanting. I like the atmosphere, and the food was good. I had a chicken sandwich and fries, though next time I'm back I will probably go for one of the more curated specialty dishes. read more

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Excellent location, cool and quiet when we went. Beer options are very good (a red and a double IPA were both excellent). Husband ordered the bison burger and it was cooked perfectly. I had the bacon fried rice with blackened shrimp on top. Came with chicken instead. The correction took a while (server brought me a bowl of shrimp) but it was still delicious. It's a very good place to eat! read more