Decided to give Hard Count a try after 2 years...Tuesday 6:00pm, 3/4 full. Started out shaky... 5…read moreminutes after seated no sign of a server. Wife complained and the manager, Jeanette, came and took our drink orders. Still no server...Not to worry, Jeanette became our server and was great. They were short staffed. Food was great and appreciated the great service.

We went for Mother's Day Sunday buffet. There was more than an hour wait. We did not make…read morereservations and the place highly encourages one. We needed a table outside and not all tables have an umbrella. Today was an exceptionally hot day and no one would just sit comfortably in the sun. The servers were super sweet and friendly. Most of them came and pet our mini poodle. They also bought water off the dog when asked. The biggest was quite eclectic. There were cookies and round rock donuts, then there were fruits and 2 types of pastas and broccoli with cranberry . (Cold) friend fish, fried chicken, seasonal veggies, mash potatoes, baked mac and cheese. Lots of meat options I didn't check. Over all the place was bustling. The food was okay. Drink was okay. The buffet comes with pancakes or waffles. We were told for pancakes you have option of plain, blueberry or chocolate chip. I ordered chocolate chip and then found a charge of $1.50 for that on the bill. Would like to not have been offered that or be told there was a charge. Then they charged us for 4 adult buffets and that we got fixed because we had 2 kids under 12 with us.

The wait, ha what wait it was great. Sat outside with my pup had a couple of beers and read a book…read more It was nice to relax on their cushioned bench seat.

Got right in at noon on a Friday. Cheese curds were very good. So was Nashville hot. Friendly…read morewaitress

I walked into CJ's, looked around and left without ordering…read more That is not good. * * * I came into CJ's planning on sitting at the bar, Having a burger and a drink or three, Watching a baseball game and enjoying life. It was the Fourth of July and mid-afternoon to boot - So they weren't as fully set up as they would be on a normal day. * * * CJ's is the food and drink operation of Mel's Bowling Alley. As a Bowling Alley, Mel's looks like it is first rate. The bowling alleys in Austin are fairly lame. This place had a million alleys, a large arcade, and some of the psychedelic ultraviolet-lit alleys that make modern bowling more interesting. As a place to throw strikes, spares and gutter balls, Mel's looks pretty good. * * * However the high quality of the bowling operation does not extend to the food operation. They have two primary bars/eating areas. It being the Fourth of July on "odd hours", one of the rooms was semi-closed. The room where they actually were serving customers was pretty gross. I went to sit at the bar, The bar at literally every single stool was filthy. There were old dishes that obviously had been sitting there for quite some time. Where there were no dishes, the bar was greasy with leftover food and spills. The tables were a little better but not by much. The bartender really didn't seem to care. She was chatting with a staffer. After the staffer left, she was just hanging out. * * * If a food establishment can not be counted on to clean the public areas, How can you be sure the kitchen is not filthy as well? I was out of there, to do my eating and drinking elsewhere. * * * If you go to Mel's to bowl, Check out the food areas before you order any food from your bowling lane. If they are as dirty then as they were on the day I visited, Finish your bowling and go to a more reliable place for your snacks.

Food 3 stars Drinks 4 stars…read moreService 4 stars Came to location to hear Public Disturbance play. They are an awesome local cover band. Music was cover charge worthy and from what I heard from other patrons and staff, they also loved the music. Food was ok. Drinks and service were fantastic. Seating and parking were perfect and restrooms were clean.

Ordered the Grumpy Old Fashioned and another drink. But the old fashioned had me blown away. Forget…read morethe other drink... If that's what grumpy tastes like, sign me up. Rich. Smooth. That hint of chocolate bitterness sneaking in like it has secrets it's not ready to share. Strong, confident, and completely unbothered -- the kind of drink that doesn't raise its voice because it doesn't have to. No unnecessary frills. No overcomplicated theatrics. Just a perfectly crafted cocktail that respects tradition but adds a little dark, sultry wink. It lingers just long enough to make you lean in for another sip. 10/10. Grumpy never tasted so good -- and I wouldn't mind getting into trouble with it again. The bar itself? Classy without being stuffy. The kind of place where you can show up dressed up or dressed down and still feel like you belong. Dim lighting, great vibe, zero pretension. I'll absolutely be back, service was stellar. No food items this time, but definitely will be back!

What a delightful night. This was the first time we been here since shortly after they opened. Our…read morefirst visit wasn't fantastic. This visit was much much better. The place is narrow and can get loud. We were still able to talk at our table. The food menu is somewhat small. There are options for most tastes. I had the chicken Caesar. It was excellent and I highly recommend it. My wife had the fish and chips and was very happy with it. I do recommend finishing with the sticky toffee pudding. It was a great finish to the meal. Lots of options for cocktails and beers as well. Looking forward to going back

Nice little sports bar with good prices on drinks, a patio to sit if you want, live music on the…read moreweekends

Friendly attentive staff. Outdoor patio, smoker friendly and a pool table. Outdoor games available…read moreand daily specials. Food is decent and priced fairly.

Amazing every time! Sat at the bar and ordered the Rock City pizza to go while enjoying a couple…read moredrinks. Staff is always friendly and service is great!

Mid afternoon lunch stop and first time finding parking near this restaurant. Booths were taken so…read moreopted to sit at the bar instead of at a long row of tables for 4. Lunch special - 2 of 3 - select beers, slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza or house or Caesar salad. Also happy hour special was $1 off select items. Bartender initially took our order but then shift changed and another person took over. She was covering tables in another area. Salad and pizza delivered at the same time. Pizza slice was NY style - very thin and cold be folded up to eat vs knife and fork. Decent amount of pepperoni which was tasty. I prefer a crispy pizza crust so found this awkward to eat. Knife and fork provided. House Salad was just ok. Black olives, mushrooms, cucumbers, shredded mozzarella and croutons clustered on top and lettuce underneath. Salads obviously premade. Mushrooms were dried out and slices of cucumbers had shriveled edges. Greek salad looked better with fresher ingredients but wasn't included in the lunch special. There was more variety in the overall menu but didn't have time for a lengthy lunch stop. Second server worked with prices and lunch special offerings with us. Beer was $7-10 per pint glass so lunch special at $10.99 w select beers is a good deal. Not a priority to go back between parking hassle and food was just ok.

The seafood is great here. They aren't stingy with their portion sizes. The two fried fish filets…read moreand six shrimp platter won't disappoint. Give them a try. You'll thank me!

There's problems with consistent quality. Ordered half gallon margarita today and it was very weak,…read moredrank 32 ounce and not even a buzz. Fried pickles are way too salty. There was grease all over and under the outside of the to-go container. I wouldn't recommend the queso either, it tastes too much like melted American cheese. The burgers I used to enjoy a lot but the one I order yesterday was nothing special. Giving hard Sysco vibes lately.

Overall, a great first experience here. We went to watch the Peach Bowl. Small crowd at kick-off…read morethat grew as the day wore on. Mostly Sun City residents but some young customers too. There are a number of large screen TVs throughout. You can also play shuffleboard here. The menu comes down to pub grub, but they have many sandwiches and pizzas to choose from as well as hot dogs and burgers. We'd like to have seen more in the way of apps and sides to order, though. Spinach pizza, recommended by our first waitress who also tends bar, was out of this world. Easily in the top 5 pizzas I've had lifetime. Thin crust was cooked perfectly and packed with fresh spinach, olives, and red onions. Our Mexican martinis were generous and spot on. As the game went into the second half we ordered a side of plain fries, which, while inexpensive, were a bit burnt and merely an adequate serving. We should have ordered two servings to share but found it harder than expected to pin our waiter down on the size of a single order. Another quibble was the service. Initially, our bartender took care of everything and she was outstanding. She handed off to a younger male server who was fairly inattentive unless we gestured for him. Then again, other patrons were ordering more drinks by the single rather than a round, so it was a busy day. They and their sister restaurant Mulligan's both charge a service fee for credit cards, so be ready for that nick. But, all in all, I could not have envisioned a better experience for what we had in mind. Definitely a keeper that has a good blend between restaurant and bar atmosphere. Highly recommended! P.S. You might think the place has something to do with baseball given the slightly off name but it appears to be about a beloved dog. There are also some clear ties to the Iowa State Cyclones visible on the walls.

Great place to come on a weekday or weekends. Fast space, servers and friendly environment. Great…read morechatting with locals. Cold beer

Whoa this is a massive sports complex and entertainment venue with so much to do for the entire…read morefamily, from adults to kids of all ages. There are areas to play pickle ball, soccer, volleyball and even ice hockey. There's an arcade and adults-only bar indoors and several outdoor seating areas, both open and covered. The entire place is very well lit at nighttime. Toddlers and younger kids can enjoy at the playscape with slides. You can grab some food from one of the food trucks, drinks from the outdoor bar and have a great time hanging out. Some of the outdoor seats also have heaters or a firepit.

Went on a Sunday…read more Daughter was at vball inside They had TVs everywhere Seats Heaters Fans Shade canopy Pickle ball Sand volleyball Food trucks like 6 different ones Full bar a few steps from sears Outdoor area was great place to chill out Parking gets nuts You should try it, I think you'll enjoy it

Love their $8 burgers on Tuesday night. Located inside a hotel, so it has a different vibe, but…read morestaff is friendly, quick service, reasonably priced and great burgers.

Bartender Amber absolutely killed it with her delivery of a Negroni. Often imitated but very rarely…read moreduplicated. Her version of this classic cocktail was absolutely outstanding. This location of Bar Louie, is in the Embassy suites hotel, so it really has a vibe of a hotel bar. I'm much prefer the standalone locations, but this location still delivers a good drink and live music on the weekends. The pretzels were average bar food. I'm a bit something to pair with the alcohol