Wow, this place really impressed us. Trendy design and great food -- I spent 10 years in Abilene…read moreback in the 80s, and a spot like the Cork & Pig was not what I expected to find here. My wife had the asian salad, and she says it was the best she'd ever had. I had the fish tacos with mac and cheese, and both were unusually flavorful and had a great texture (I rarely eat much mac and cheese, but I finished all of this). Service was good, friendly and helpful. I appreciated the decor and general vibe of the place, inside and out, including the music. My only quibble might be that parking was a bit tighter than expected, but not a problem. Great place overall, and we were discussing how we might find an excuse to return, plus wishing a branch would open closer to Houston.

I always forget pics b/c it's so tasty!…read more The steak salad is 100% fantastic- the dressing in the salad is the right kind of sweet and tart and the steak is cooked to perfection and flavorful. We ended up ordering a set of the deviled eggs (as dessert? ) because the one that came with our entree was so good (and the salad was a bit smaller than expected). Overall, good service, GREAT food. Worth the detour on our trip thru.

I will forever be amazed by cool places, especially when they appear in unexpected cities like…read moreAbilene. Located on the second story of a beautiful building in downtown Abilene sits Grain Theory, a brewpub and coffee shop towering over the city. It is a mixed indoor-outdoor space with plenty of shaded outdoor and cooled indoor seating. Looking at their tap list, my girlfriend and I were impressed by their unique beers to try. I started with the Strawberry Peach Tonic (Fruited Hard Seltzer) and she had a Bella Rose (Rosé IPA). Both were served in cool glasses, with mine being tall and skinny and hers being almost like a wine glass. Shocking to nobody, mine was quite fruity while her Rosé IPA was hoppy with an underlying rosé flavor. Next, I ordered their Oktoberfest (German Märzen) and she had their Season's End (Belgian Dubbel). She described her drink as tasting like a Biscoff cookie. My Oktoberfest was quite malty, and I was a big fan. To close, we both ordered their Luscent (Belgian Table Beer) because small beers are back in fashion and I wanted to try it. It was obviously very light but still had a good flavor that was very bready. Nice and easy to close out our drinks with. They also have food and coffee that we didn't try, but the food looked sensational from what we saw others eating. They also have plenty of board games and card games to play while you're at the brewery and many beers available to take to-go. My only minor complaint is the lack of TVs in the brewery. Maybe it's a purposeful decision, but Texas Tech was playing football, and it would be a great place to watch the game. The bartenders are very friendly and willing to let you try and sample as many beers as you need to make your decision. Grain Theory feels like the kind of place every small Texas city wishes it had. I am very excited to come back here and try more beers, especially with how excellent the space is. RIYL: Cool-shaped beer glasses or a rooftop bar

Okay, on a whim, we stopped by after a Firefighter pension conference. The place is clean, relaxed,…read moreand the people are friendly. We ordered the buffalo chicken fries and the bratwurst. We also had the Wayfinder beer and a double express (yes, I had both). The fries were perfectly balanced with a touch of heat and a hint of blue cheese flavor. With the Wayfinder Pilsner, it was AMAZING! The bratwurst was traditional in its meat, with sweetness added to the onions. Mustard was mild but added the right amount of flavor. Altogether, I would eat here once a week if I lived in the community. Delicious and highly recommended!

First time at the Copper Bar. Food was C+/B- (grilled chicken sandwich and a hamburger steak)…read more Chicken was over-grilled and hamburger steak was too rare (good vet could have brought it back to life!). Waitress admitted "I would not eat that" but made no offer to remedy the situation. The venue was OK overlooking the golf course and swimming pool, but the place needs a fresh coat of paint. I doubt I'll return.

It is also known as "the hideout" so don't be confused and…read morelost, as my husband and I were when we first stumbled upon this little "gem" in the golf course World. We thought we were going to "The Copper Bar", only to learn it was "The Hideout" Sarah was Amazing and so sweet & genuine! Please don't be thrown off by the "golf club" setting because those that eat there, are thoroughly spoiled by good, home cooking!!! That gravy makes me Wish you sold it In GALLONS!!! BBurden

Nice little BBQ spot! Meat was tender and cooked just right. BBQ sauce was tasty. Waitress was…read morereally nice. I love the big drink cups! Really good on a hot motorcycle ride! Definitely coming back.

Well that was a nice surprise! Not much to look at on the outside but the atmosphere is very…read morehomey. The sliced brisket was tender and delicious. Almost a shame to use their bbq sauce on it. It came with beans and potato salad that were good too. Service was excellent. I will definitely come back.

Bre was an amazing waitress. She was attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect…read morethroughout our meal. She was especially wonderful with our baby, Truett, which made our night so much easier and more enjoyable. You can tell she truly cares about her guests. We will definitely be back and hope to have her again!

Overall food was good. Atmosphere was amazing…read more Drinks were subpar. They do not serve the ball ice with their old fashions. I also ordered a paloma, but not sure what I ended up with. Was more the color of margarita, could not taste grapefruit at all. Didn't drink it all...

Amazing customer service every time. They'll help you and explain everything. Excellent quality,…read moreand very clean and organized. We plan all our trips to Abilene to include this stop.

Daughters and I went for lunch the other weekend. Food was fine. Have had better. Have had worse. I…read morehad the chicken salad sandwich. She had the salad version. The big turn off was the pushy sales pitch and push to "open a tab" to purchase olive oil. Was there for lunch not to shop.

Shittiest place Ever. Terrible Service…read more Took Forever. Very dirty hole in the wall place. They don't even deserve the one star I gave them.

We were just passing g through and looking for something different. The food was delicious and…read morefriendly workers!!!