The manager, Celine, needs to find a new profession. She kicked us out after we mentioned a request to sit at a booth (which was mentioned when making the reservation a month in advance) and not at the table with the bench due to my mother in law recently having back surgery, and instead of offering a solution to our request, immediately told us to leave or she would call the cops. My husband and I said go ahead and waited for the cops to show up to escort us out. What a terrible way for a manager to handle a dissatisfied customer. So extreme when there was no need for it. We will not be eating here again, and I really hope the manager learns how to handle conflict better in the future. If you can't handle a calm conversation with a dissatisfied customer, then you should find a new career path. Such a shame. read more

Got the Smash Burger and it was pretty good. Location can be hard to find parking, even on a normal night. Only about a 5 minute wait on the night we visited. The Hound has a small homey feeling. We sat at a bar top table at the end of the bar so there was a little bit of traffic constantly going by but not terrible. There's a little bit of a gap in the menu. It's either a few options (mostly sandwiches and apps) under $20 and then you jump to the high $20s. read more

The Hound - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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3.5-4 stars so I rounded up. Cool place with good food. We came after a football game and got lucky with a 20 minute wait. By the time we were leaving around 8pm there was an hour and twenty minute wait. They don't take reservations during game season so plan to get there early or wait. Service was fine- our waitress was a little flustered (maybe she was new?) and didn't help with recommendations much. My husband and I started with the hummus appetizer. Very interesting take on hummus! It had peppers, green onions and goat cheese. Not my favorite hummus but it was good. The pita that came with it was seasoned deliciously! For my main I had shrimp and grits. The portion was insane. I've never had so many shrimp (9 shrimp!!!) and grits in this dish before! Everything was cooked perfectly. The grits and savory sauce were super rich and flavorful. They definitely don't skimp on portions. I tried the Peach 75 which was fresh and tasty. read more

The Hound - Hummus 7/10 - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Went back for my daughters birthday and had dinner. Our server was Chloe and she was absolutely amazing! She handled everything and was so nice and personable. My wife and I shared the ribeye steak frites and a baked Mac and cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly and we chose the cowboy butter as the topping. It added to the flavor. The fries were hit and crispy. The Mac and cheese was baked in a skillet and was full of cheese and cooked nicely. They gave our daughter a free bread pudding for her birthday and I must say it was one of the best. We love going here when in town and recommend it to anyone in Auburn. read more

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Great place for margaritas! Service was good and people were kind. The nachos were filling!

Great dining experience. Will definetly return. The chicken and dumplings were awesome.

Bacon flight! Breakfast martinis! Great service! We were worried they were closed bc of the nearby construction, but we were so glad they weren't. Only con is the quantity of antlers used for decoration, but I get they are a hunting lodge kinda place. It just seemed excessive... read more

The Hound - Bacon flight-- regular, s'mores, and taco. - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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During our visit to Auburn, we tried this restaurant for the first time. I had high expectations because so many people had recommended it, but the food disappointed me. We started with their old-fashioned drinks, which, as you can see from the menu photos, come in a variety of flavors. The drinks were delicious. We ordered their butterbean hummus, which came with green tomato chow chow, goat cheese, real good GA olive oil, and za'atar seasoned fry bread - it was a unique appetizer. I liked it. After that, we ordered their hot chick chicken burger with a side salad. The chicken burger was okay but not memorable. Their skirt steak for $42 was also underwhelming. Chimichurri, mashed potatoes, and tobacco onions are included. I didn't think the steak was fresh or easy to chew. The cost was not justified. We had their bread pudding for dessert, which could be better. Not the best I've ever had. Overall, I feel like this is one of those places you go once to try but don't return to because the food isn't delicious enough. However, the service was excellent, which I appreciated. See photos of the food below. read more

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I never miss a chance to come to the hound! Amazing bourbon selection and prices, the appetizers are great, the entrees are great portions! Will not disappoint! read more

We love The Hound! They have GREAT food and great service! Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're in the area! read more

The Hound - Bacon Flight! - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Ordered the Thanksgiving meal last year. We normally have an excellent meal at the Hound, so expected their take out Thanksgiving meal would follow suit. To say we were deeply disappointed doesn't begin to express our experience. The "reheating" instructions still left most of the vegetables almost raw. We didn't bother saving any leftovers, instead tossing everything directly in the trash. The biggest waste of almost $400 I have ever spent. read more

We decided to eat at The Hound for my Freshman daughter's birthday dinner. It's located off of Gay Street on a side road next to a parking deck. But don't let the location fool you. It has an amazing vibe when you enter, and it's like walking into a cabin in the woods. We ordered the Ribeye, we had them split it in the kitchen as the wifey and I were not overly hungry. We paired it with Garlic Green Beans and Greens. Simply put, it was an amazing meal! Our steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Garlic Green Brans were a garlic lovers dream. The Greens were very tasty, as well. The service was on point, and the ambiance was amazing. Pair that with an extraordinary culinary experience, and you have an epic night of dining. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

The Hound - Ribeye (Split in the kitchen), Green Beans and Greens - Incredible!!!! - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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We had lunch at the hound. Walk in, cool atmosphere. Service was good, people very nice and informative We ordered two appetizers. The bacon flight was ok. Some of the flavors were not bad, others not to my taste buds The pepper jelly, we were excited about, and they ran out of jelly. So didnt get to try that As for our meals, my wife had the BTA. good sandwich, bread was a 10. The fries were fresh. I had the burger with a salad. Seasoned well, good flavor. I don't like aoili. So just boring old ketchup on it for me. But a solid burger Overall very good - worth a try read more

Great vibe inside and a varied menu which all sounded amazing - it was hard to choose! Went with the shrimp and grits and my colleague had the half roasted chicken. We finished off dinner with the bread pudding and then rolled outta there. Well done, Hound! read more

I came out to The Hound on a whim while I was out in Alabama for work and decided to give it a try since it seemed like one of the more popular local spots and I was not disappointed at all. The restaurant is located in what I assume was the heart of Auburn and isn't too difficult to locate since it's right by the main parking structure. Front of House staff was very attentive and was quick to seat us. Our server was also very passionate as she ran us through the entire menu and gave us various suggestions but honestly it didn't help because she recommended every single item on the menu that I was torn between. In the end, we decided to take it easy on the ordering since we wanted to try some other local spots afterwards. **Bulgolgi Tots - I did not expect to find decent Bulgolgi tots out here in Alabama so I was shocked by how much I enjoyed these. It was a struggle trying to NOT eat all of it. **Half Drunk Chicken - The chicken was well seasoned and had nice textures but we felt like the accompanying sides were a little lack luster but still enjoyed the dish overall. **Pork Chop - The garlic chili crunch and pepper-jelly really complement the Pork Chop well and made every bite so enjoyable. That pork chop is super thick and not dry at all so this is a must for meat lovers. Even though this was suppose to be a Berkshire pork chop, I just wish it was a little fattier. However, all the porky goodness drips down and gets absorbed in the bacon fried rice! If you're in the area, The Hound is a spot you have to put on your list! read more

The Hound - Bulgolgi Tots - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Absolutely LOVED it!!! Food is sooooo yummy and craveable. I had the Redneck Benedict. The table LOVED the Hounds Po' Cheese (pimento cheese) and the amazing bacon flight. Great service and fun atmosphere! This will be our go to restaurant for sure when we visit our son at Auburn! read more

I'll keep this review short. It was a Sunday brunch menu. The food was good, not great but good. However, $18 for French toast? $15 scrambled eggs? Nothing fancy here. Not sure what the hype is about. Overrated. One and done. read more

The Hound is one of my favorite restaurants in Auburn. Every time we go, the food is consistently delicious. Our go-to appetizers are the pimento cheese and pork rinds! So, so good! We also love the brisket, the steak frites, the smoked chicken...too many favorites to name. The atmosphere is great and the service matches. We always enjoy our experience at The Hound! They also have a wonderful selection of cocktails and the best bread pudding in town! read more

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My wife and I went for lunch on a random Tuesday, great service! We each got the meat and three entree and it was generous lunch portions for a reasonable price! Highly recommend the meatloaf and the bread pudding dessert. Great atmosphere! read more

Just had an amazing dinner at the hound!! Our bus boy Jackson McBee had an amazing attitude and a great smile! Could maybe use a haircut though. Other than that great experience! read more

Food was great. Service was too. Waiting situation could be better - tons of people just standing around and the hostess never told anyone to move or sit down or get out of the way, which of course, made it difficult to maneuver around the waiting area. read more

There is a small parking lot and garage available for free, but it's tough to find a spot. As for the restaurant, it's was our first time dining. The food was great (Ribeye) and cooked per my request. If you're looking for a touch of the South, with great food, look no further. Our server is was well educated on the menu and super polite. The vibe in the restaurant is chill but classy. read more

Every visit to Auburn includes a stop at The Hound for the shrimp and grits. The trip definitely isn't complete without it! The cheesy grits are so creamy and delicious that's they've created grits lovers from all the Northerners I've taken there. Cocktails are on point and the casual atmosphere makes it perfect for an easy lunch or dinner. read more

This place has been a community staple for as long as I can remember in many different forms. Food tends to be on the indulgent side but good. Good beer. Worth a visit. read more

Horrible experience. Absolutely the worst dinning experience. I have eaten here multiple times prior and didn't experience such. the attitude of the staff was not necessary or welcoming. The management staff was awful. Maybe new people in charge. Not sure why the attitude. read more

This restaurant was recommended by our bell hop at our hotel in Auburn. It was better than he had described. A better explanation would have been "food heaven". Absolutely the best mac and cheese I have ever had. Smoked chicken is solid. Collard greens rock. I loved the Alabama Old Fashion with Blackberry Maple Syrup. Seriously, The Hound is as good of a foodie spot as any I have tried. Don't skip this place! PS..Be sure to start with the "Bacon Sampler"!! read more

The Hound - Yard Bird with Mac-N-Cheese, Collard Greens, Mashed Potatoes and Alabama "Old-Fashion" - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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The food was great. I highly recommend the turkey sandwich. The chocolate chess pie was delicious with a great crust. Sydney was a good server and very nice. The ambiance was casual. read more

First time visit was last night, Oct 8,2021. Grabbed a couple beers at the bar as the restaurant was packed, 2 hour wait for a table (game weekend). Luckily we ended up with 2 seats at the bar. Enjoyed watching the Braves/Brewers while we chatted and enjoyed the great atmosphere this place offers. We decided to share the ribs, earlier while waiting we watched several plates of ribs being delivered, they look really good! Yes fantastic choice, the ribs were awesome and served with mac & cheese. We added a side of green beans too. Wonder bartenders who were friendly and engaging. We will return! read more

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The best food in town, when the kitchen is "on." Service is hit and miss, but the bartenders are excellent. Not to mention the extensive selection of delicious whiskeys! Don't sleep on the homemade port rinds! Also a great place to meet up with friends! Perfect ambiance. read more

Great find. Immediate seating at the bar. The bartender was very attentive, and food came out quickly. Will definitely come back. read more

The Hound - Hound Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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For a small town, this restaurant is pretty impressive with a clever southern menu and excellent service. If you're in Auburn and want some tasty cooking in the Deep South, The Hound is a good option. If you haven't been to an establishment that offers something called a flight, it's essentially a sampling of several different items in small portions, often alcoholic beverages but relevant to food as well. The Hound has a bacon flight appetizer, and I highly recommend it! They have an employee who does nothing but cut and prepare different types of bacon. You won't know which four selections you'll receive until you ask, as it depends on what the bacon specials of the day happen to be. But let's hope you luck out and get the garlic dill, because that was the star of the flight! For main courses, our family delved into the New York Strip, the Berkshire pork chop, and the chicken-fried steak. The cuts of beef are delicious! The chicken-fried version tastes more like a typical pot roast than Wagyu beef cheeks as advertised. Nonetheless it was very satisfying. I'd avoid the pork chop though. The gold standard would be Patti's in Kentucky or Hitching Post II in California, where the world's best pork chops have the texture of a tender steak. The chops at The Hound are closer to the chewy consistency of the mystery patty in a Burger King chicken sandwich. It didn't have much flavor either. The mac and cheese is stupendous, among the best in the Southeastern United States. And that's coming from the son of two professional chefs with very high standards! It's cheesy, gooey, with crisp edges here and there and al dente shells absorbing this glorious perfection. Amazing! I don't even like beans, but I devoured the butterbean succotash with the pork chop. They were incredible! Dessert was so spectacular, it nearly bumped this review up to four stars. The buttermilk pie is so perfectly textured, so smooth and creamy, such an impeccable crust and a thin layer of baked crispness on top. As none of us like anything bourbon flavored, we asked for the bourbon caramel sauce on the side. Wow, we're we pleasantly surprised! With only a hint of bourbon, the most beautifully, velvety caramel was the ultimate complement to the pie AND the ice cream too. read more

The Hound - Berkshire Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Great food and excellent service. Hunter was great and explained the menu and specials. Only complaint - made a reservation over a week ago, had to validate it several times, yet when we show up they make us wait past out time. I had to go up and ask them to seat us. Why do I have to make a reservation then you ignore it" read more

The Hound - Bacon Flight - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Great atmosphere and brunch! We had the Big Nasty and Biscuits and Gravy. Both delicious. I had a Bloody Mary also which was great. read more

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

Great place to eat. Great atmosphere. Try the pork grinds. Very good choice Shrimp & grits w/collards was good to. Best moment of the night was the bread pudding. Don't know if I agree "best ever", but if you had bread pudding from New Orleans, this will certainly give it a run for its money. read more

The Hound - Pail O ' Pork Rinds - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

A great place for us Aggies to spend a few hours (and not a few dollars) before the game. I particularly enjoyed the Fried Green Beans, Lagunitas Willettized Coffee Stout, and - just because - Bacon And Bourbon. read more

The Hound - A Great Beer - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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My favorite restaurant in Auburn...not the easiest to find but worth the effort. The smash burger is one of the best cheeseburgers I have ever had...the smoked bacon and comeback sauce is a dynamite combo. My Auburn daughter loves the strawberry salad and probably eats it a couple times per month. Strawberries, goat cheese, and almonds is a dynamite trifecta. Service is always on point and worth the wait! read more

Service was a well oiled machine and very accommodating. We had guests added on and the service was paced impeccably. I was a huge fan of the sandwich. the crunchy green apples and the melted brie were an unexpectedly delicious combination. I cant wait to come back and try their famous brunch. read more

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I always choose this spot when my family visits Auburn. I've had the pork chop, bison burger, and meatloaf and it has never disappointed. The service is efficient and good comes out in a reasonable time. The place is hidden and gives a good vibe! read more

Started off with the bacon flight and it was pretty cool to try the different types of bacon. The French toast was my favorite! I'm amazed how they get the flavor. They tell you that you get 2 slices of each type, but really it's one slice of each just broken in half. We split the hot chick sandwich with fries. The sandwich was pretty good, I enjoyed the sauce and of course the bacon! The fries were so-so. On to the service, our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Covid- they take safety seriously. The take your temperature at the door and do a better job at "6ft apart" than some other places I've been. We sat on the "patio" due to safety. I highly recharging a reservation or getting on the waitlist ahead of time (both can be done on their website). read more

The Hound - Outside patio seating (sort of in the parking lot) - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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First off--a bacon flight!? What's not to love! That was a really neat appetizer that we enjoyed thoroughly. With three types of bacon and a couple strips of each, we got to try bacon with flavor profiles we would have ever thought of but tasted great. We shared the ribeye and don't have any complaints and the sides were really tasty. My favorite thing, though, was pepper jelly appetizer! And that was just slightly more impressive than the friendly service and ambiance (ask for Chloe!) read more

The Hound - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama