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    Nodding Donkey Uptown

    3.4 (320 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    NODDING DONKEY UPTOWN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    bishop cider
    Lauren B.

    Hmmmm....a bit on the fence for the Nodding Donkey because the ambiance is great - the environment feels super friendly and hip, and they have fun activities like trivia/sports game showings. The food itself is pretty awful. I understand it's a bar, so my expectations shouldn't be too high, but I've never enjoyed any food I have gotten from here. Their marg pizza looks good, but is not very good - it had a weird aftertaste. Their cheese balls are just okay. I got the Bishop Cider, it was just made, and tasted super metallic. Even after getting a repour, I still couldn't drink it, which is tough because I usually love Bishop Cider. Service was pretty good and trivia was a lot of fun! I think for the Uptown area though, there are way better options where you can enjoy both the ambiance and offerings!

    Texas Cobb with brisket
    Christina A.

    Sports Bar located in uptown. Several different TVs with different games going on. When we first walked in was difficult to find a seat at the bar. Bartender didn't seem friendly at first but was better as the night went on. Food was decent, brisket was a little salty for my liking but it was good. Burger was better though.

    Saloon burger + fries ($14). May 2024
    Mel N.

    You go here for the vibes to watch a game. The food was pretty mediocre. Got the saloon burger + fries ($14). I appreciate that it actually comes with fries. But the patty didn't have much flavor... And I'm one who doesn't like very salty things. It's all filling enough. Yes you will get carded at the door. Personally I feel this is not a very common occurrence, but it is uptown, so maybe the younger crowd makes them do this? The music is pretty loud when the game is not on. There's a lot of TVs, so wherever you sit, you will probably have a good view. Service seemed decent on a weekend night during a Dallas sports game.

    Brisket Queso
    Kevin Z.

    I think it's a good place to catch a game. Plenty of TVs. If you're not a fan of country or rock music, you may not like the vibe, but maybe that's just what people were playing through touch tunes when I went. Service was very quick and otherwise alright, food was decent for the price. They charge extra for ranch unfortunately.

    Smoky Sausage
    Kylie F.

    We ordered the brisket queso, smoky sausage pizza, and strawberry lemon drop. Everything came out surprisingly quickly which was great since we arrived pretty hungry. The queso was great, flavorful and just the right amount of spice. My only complaint is the brisket was in pretty large chunks that you couldn't scoop up at all with the chips. The chips were classic cantina tortilla style chips and salted well. The pizza was decent, sausage was flavorful but the pizza was quite soggy and I really didn't enjoy the taste of the sauce, especially the parts that got a bit burnt towards the crust. Felt like an average pizza from a not-pizza place. The drink was tasty and strong, fair for the price. Inside is typical sports bar with some cool games and stuff hanging on the walls. My only complaint was the music was far too loud. We were there to watch the Copa America Final and struggled to listen to the TV over the music. I was happy to find it not super busy despite the game. We also were able to easily street park right outside for free. Overall a nice hole in the wall sports bar great for quick food while you watch a game if you prefer a less busy spot.

    Dos Equis
    K. R.

    Great service. Great place to watch games. The beer is cold and the people working are friendly.

    Brisket sandwich with waffle fries
    Matt B.

    Great sports bar. Tons of TVs, good atmosphere. Staff is awesome too, really attentive even when the bar is packed. Big fan of the brisket sandwich and waffle fries. Best waffle fries!

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    Alyssa J.

    The deals at the place are soooo crazy GOOD!!! Food is amazing and that dessert is a chefs kiss wow!!!! Great place for watching games with a big group and 9/10 WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND!!!

    a dog on a leash
    Chris C.

    This is one of my favorite spots for sports. The outdoor seating is sidewalk style and the inside is not so fancy nor dive bar is, perfectly in between. Ole Miss watch parties all the t

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    Service was great, food was great! Nice place to visit out of town

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    Nice sports bar with excellent food and drinks. Came to watch UFC and it was just right. Will return.

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    Excellent service in a really fun atmosphere! We had a great evening, and we really enjoyed the Donkey Balls appetizer.

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    Ask the Community - Nodding Donkey Uptown

    Can I reserve a space? I have clients arriving for a conference on Sunday 9/10. Can I reserve an area to watch the Sunday night football game.

    Hello John, We normally don't save tables during football season; but on occasion we can make an… Read more

    Do you have a pool table?

    Hello Eric, We do not have pool tables at the Nodding Donkey. However our sister store on Maple… Read more

    Is this bar a University of Kansas bar?

    John, we definitely are a Kansas bar.

    Do you guys have NFL Sunday ticket and show all games?

    Yep!

    Will you be showing the Euro 2020 final tomorrow?

    Yes we will

    Nodding Donkey is the bomb, come here all the time. Would you guys ever do a kind of rewards thing like a punch card for pitchers or something like that?…

    Charlie, thank you so much for loving The Donkey! We don't currently have a rewards program planned, but we are working on a new website launch shortly which may include a loyalty program. We still have to get some answers about whether or not it… Read more

    Do you have to be 21 to get in?

    No you don’t but kids need to be accompanied by a adult in the evening

    Do they show UFC prelims with audio?

    Usually we do but with the college football semi final we will be playing the sound for that tonight- then sound later for the later fights.

    Are they playing the UFC fight night prelims and main card on 4/21 on FS1?

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    LOCAL Public Eatery Henderson

    4.3(192 reviews)
    1.6 miLower Greenville

    We had a great experience here for dinner. We were just driving the area looking for a new place to…read moretry when we found it. A rare place on Henderson that is good and actually has parking available. So, we tried it. Walking in we were taken back by the open-spacious feel of the place. They have a lot of woods used throughout, which gave the place a nice earthy feel. The service was really good. While we had a person who introduced herself as our server, this place seems to work on a team concept. We had no less than 4 servers throughout the course of our visit. It worked fabulously. We ordered and shared the Fully Loaded Crispy Potatoes , for our appetizer. They were amazing and I would come back tomorrow for more! For our main course we had the Seared Chicken. Think Chicken Breast in a Siracha Butter Sauce atop a Corn & Potato Croquet. It was literally OMG! I can't wait to come back!

    When going tk a new restaurant, I always ask what's the best thing in the menu. I was told the…read morecrispy loaded potatoes and the seared chicken - so that's what I ordered. Both were so, so delicious! There a hint of heat to the chicken dish so be sure to read the menu description, but it didn't bother me. The interior is wonderful! Walls of windows is always a plus for me. Warm wood with other textures Om the wall to break up the wood being the dominate force. Great lighting to set a fun atmosphere.

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    Chelsea Corner - Pizza was tasty!!

    Chelsea Corner

    4.2(659 reviews)
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    I simply LOVE when restaurants take the holidays seriously and Chelsea Corner is definitely one of…read morethem! It was date night and I had stumbled across their insta post advertising their christmas movie nights and I immediately sent it to my boyfriend! Plans were immediately made to go watch Die Hard! Lol! As soon as we got there we were taken to the patio where the movie is shown and the entire ambiance throughout the restaurant is decorated in a chic christmas decor theme! The most beautiful white and gold color palette really adds a level of beauty to the ambiance! First things first, our waiter was amazing! He was so attentive especially because we were the only ones on the patio! Yes...we were the only ones who decided to see the Christmas movie Die Hard lol! For food we opted for a pizza and their buffalo bites! I am being quite honest when I say that this is some of the best crafted pizza we have ever eaten! We tried the hot honey pizza the last time we came and tried the Barnyard this time around and O M G! It was so so great! The buffalo bites are also a hit for us, mainly because they serve a lot of bites and not just 5-6 like most places! Of course, we couldn't leave without trying their festive drinks! My boyfriend enjoyed a hot peppermint tea while I got to try their sugar cookie martini and their Espresso Manhattan! The Sugar cookie martini definitely took the cake! 10/10! I was worried for a bit because of how milky it is, but it was a pleasant surprise! Overall, the experience was astounding! We definitely want to come back for their Home Alone night!

    Ordered through Uber and lid came off of queso spilling all over everything, salad, cookies, chips…read more Very poorly packaged. First and last time ordering

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    Hendy’s on Henderson

    Hendy’s on Henderson

    3.6(28 reviews)
    1.6 miLower Greenville

    This place is very special because it's been a while since I first visited and I still think about…read morethe amazing spicy margarita I ordered and how it's one of the best I've ever tried! Visited Hendys on Henderson with some friends for happy hour recently and we had a great time with delicious food, good drinks, and great atmosphere. Firstly for appetizers/small plates, we ordered the burrata (this dish seems to be seasonal with the menu alternating between different fruit accompanying the burrata every few months or so; during our visit, it was paired with apple). We also tried the pretzel calamari (I was very curious what about this made it pretzel inspired as I've never seen this combo before but we discovered it was cooked in a pretzel coating, and it was definitely worth trying) and the Hendys Tendys (served with Texas toast and fries). For drinks if you like spicy and savory, you can't beat the spicy pickle margarita which has tequila, orange liqueur, muddled jalapeño, pickle juice, lime, agave syrup and garnished with gherkins (small pickled cucumbers similar to cornichons) and a Thai chili. Don't worry about it being too spicy as it's a perfect blend of tangy with a slight kick. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other drinks and main menu items.

    Love the vibe. I think they nailed the house party atmosphere they were looking for…read more The drinks were good, I definitely want to go back and try their made in house jam cocktails. And their food was yummy, we got the calamari, the pasta, Brussel sprouts, steak frites, and were very happy with our meal. Service was great, the staff worked as a team and had some great recs and were attentive to our needs!

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