Byron&#x27;s Smokehouse

We had a blast here after a long day of college tours and walking. Had a late lunch of wings and…read morefried pickles with a great hazy IPA (listed as rye, but totally not!). Wings were really good (maybe we were just really hungry, but I thought they were amazing!). The bartender was the sweetest person - chatty and friendly and made us feel so special. You could tell she cares about her customers. Five stars for service! The interior was a little dark and dank for an afternoon visit. Wish they had patio seating or opened the front windows when weather was pleasant.

This is our second time trying Moes Bbq - Both times they have been super accommodating and…read moreknowledgeable with my gluten allergy (wings are cross contamination in the fryer so I can't eat those) my wife says they were delicious and crispy! The ribs had a perfect bite to them, not fall off the bone but very tender and juicy. I wish there was a spicier bbq Sauce option. First time trying the slaw which I was a big fan of, potato salad and beans were pretty good as well. The first time we ate in and the ambiance was cozy and relaxed. All staff was super friendly. We will definitely be back.

Patio

Smoked wings

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Bow & Arrow

3.9(286 reviews)

2.0 mi

***NEW LOCATION ***…read more First trip: Mandy was our waitress! I haven't had such outstanding customer service in years in Auburn. She was attentive and courteous. Decor is like a hunting lodge with a Southern twist. I got the jalapeño popper enchiladas and a queso appetizer for the table. The queso was everything you'd want it to be: cheesy goodness. Controversial opinion definitely the best white queso in Auburn. The enchiladas were wonderful- the spice level was on point for a restaurant setting. Do be warned that the enchiladas do not come with a side. Overall fantastic time at the new location!! Highly recommend it. Second visit: Best customer service experience that Auburn has to offer with Isabella at the new location!! Both times they were attentive and friendly in all the right ways. I ordered the spicy brisket enchiladas. 5/5 spice level! I like spicy too but the rest of y'all need to be warned. Also walked right in both times on GAME DAY with no wait time!

I've been walking planet Earth for almost 44 years. I've had a lot of things thrown into tortillas…read more In fact, I've been on somewhat of a journey to find the best fajitas; that journey has now come to an end with my takeout order of skirt steak fajitas from Bow & Arrow in Auburn, AL. Ah-Maz-Ing! The homemade tortillas were fluffy but not too fluffy, the steak was so tender, I mean, even if you have dentures, this is safe ground to slap them jowls. I don't plan to need a "last meal," but if I did, this would be it. The rice, beans, and that butter are all 10/10.

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View from my table.

The Hound

4.5(755 reviews)

0.5 mi

Yay! What a fabulous find. Got a resy during move in and was exactly what we needed to relax and…read moreunwind. Packed but felt fun and alive versus loud and cramped. Drinks were fabulous (try the Peach Mule) and we crushed the bacon flight (fought over who could get the last maple bite). Then we had shrimp and grits, bison burger and a Caesar. All were flavorful and some of the best we've ever had. Our server was training tonight but his apprentice was just as knowledgeable and attentive - in fact he helped us with drink selection and ensured we had bottles of water flowing since we were so dehydrated from the day. Cannot wait to go back and try other things on the menu. Thank you friends at the Hound - hit the spot.

Food: 3.5 Service: 5 stars…read more We tried sooo many items on the menu. We had the pork skins, wings, and bacon flight for starters. The pork skins were very good and crispy. The wings were wayyy too big and felt undercooked, and the bacon flight was unremarkable. The entrees were also okay. The best was the shrimp and grits which I would return on this dish only. Evrything was just too too salty. My palate was ruined after a while. The rest were just okay, but I did like the greens. Standout was that bread pudding. Grab a friend to help you or keep it all for yourself!!

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Acre

4.3(567 reviews)

0.4 mi

Gorgeous place! The staff is incredible…read more We all loved our meals. They use fresh farm to table ingredients and you can really taste it. We had the oysters... yum. Fried green tomatoes- wasn't the biggest fan of pimento cheese, but if that's your thing I'm sure it would have been delicious. I had the strawberry / spinach salad. It was decent but a little too much dressing on parts and a bit dry in others. The biscuits were a star of the other meal. Sadly, no lattes... the only other bummer was that the waiter forgot my cocktail. He apologized when I asked for it... I know accidents happen

The water has an earthy, funky flavor that is somewhat concerning. Nobody got ill. But I consider…read moreoffering people gross water a little inhospitable. I believe it effected some of the flavors of foods that were boiled in it, too. Gnocchi had some of the same off flavor. In addition, some of the flavors just feel way out of whack for totally unrelated reasons. Sauce that the duck came in was thin and overwhelmed by honey. The risotto it was served with seems like it should be rich and homey. But despite a crazy amount of added dairy still tasted thin and flat. Can't tell you why. Wonky seasoning? None of the dishes reflected any familiarity with acid to lighten or balance a dish. Fried green tomatoes were pretty mid despite a quality remoulade and a bunch of pimento cheese. Ingredients seem like they're decent quality. Desserts are legitimately top notch. Everyone recommends the peanut butter pie. And it is excellent, though pretty obviously not long out of the freezer. The affogato Is legitimately fantastic. And I'm not even talking about the pageantry of dumping the espresso on the salt ice cream. The combo is legitimately satisfying, like a well-rounded creamy candy. The plates are funky and cool and beautiful. The staff all seem like they're 19, attractive, and gregarious.

Some of the wine selection

"CHICKEN FRIED" BACON

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Pompano

Country's BBQ-Auburn

2.7(94 reviews)

0.9 mi

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Got the conglomerate platter to go. Delicious is the understatement of the year! Should have got…read moresomething sweet to go with it or the Brunswick stew. 10/10 im going to sleep now

We had a group of 18 on a Sunday after church and when we arrived our table was ready and…read morewaiting.Our order was taken immediately and food out shortly.As always,DELICIOUS.Very clean and welcoming atmosphere.We will be back.

Dining area

Beans,Ribs ,corn.

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The Plains Taproom and Grill

4.2(13 reviews)

Too overpriced for ok food, nachos and chicken cost 32 bucks in total, plus the dude up front…read morecouldn't even hear my full order. Though I'm glad he didn't cuz a meal that was alright quality costs me more than a larger and better portion at Amsterdam cafe. Don't really bother coming here for anything besides alcohol because the food is way overpriced for what you're getting. Also it took bro 30 minutes to cook up nachos and chicken when we were the only people in the entire store, definitely just another come and go restaurant of Auburn that'll be gone in the next 2 years or so.

My new favorite tap room! They have all the Bama craft beers and even Ultra on the wall for those…read morewho aren't craft beer fans. Great selection of beef and food! Serve yourself cold one!

Just one side of the forty taps they have (also free water!)

Tater kegs

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Lounge area

Taco Mama - Auburn

3.9(143 reviews)

Please take this review as being from a Californian. So this may not be applicable for others…read more The place has fun colorful decor and is very casual. So that is great for college students. Quick and easy ordering and delivery of food. Also positive. Now the food is ridiculous in size. That is also great for college students and I love that you can build your own burrito. That said, again from a Californian that is in Los Angeles county, this is not at all what I consider Mexican food as far as flavor. I did not have high expectations though. We were not planning to come here but the options were limited and it was for dinner for three hungry individuals that had a three and a half hour flight delay and missed our reservation to a yummy place. Again, if you're very hungry and don't need truly authentic Mexican this is a good option. But for me, this is a no go.

The food's good. Genuinely solid. But my god, the prices. Everything on this menu is thirty…read moredollars. A taco? Thirty. A burrito? Thirty. I'm pretty sure I glanced at a side of chips and it was also, somehow, thirty dollars. I walked in with a wallet and walked out with a hollow leather shell that flinches when I open it.

Great atmosphere

Salad bowl with chicken custom toppings of choice.

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Taco Mama Margaritas

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

3.2(204 reviews)

3.4 mi

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q…read more I was really looking forward to trying some of that great-smelling barbecue tonight, but unfortunately, the experience didn't start off well. After waiting about 10 minutes at my table without so much as an acknowledgment -- and with the restaurant only about 20-30% full -- I finally gave up and went somewhere else. Disappointing first impression, especially for a place that smelled so good when I walked in.

Maddox did a great job serving us on Valentine's Day 2026. The manager checked in on our table at…read morethe end to ensure our satisfaction as guests, which is always a nice touch. A couple that had never been to a Jim N Nicks joined us for dinner and they thoroughly enjoyed their combo meat meal. The only thing to point out is I think for The Palmer drink, $3.60 is inflated on pricing, for just lemonade and sweet tea mixed.

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Ordering real BBQ doesn't have to be difficult.

Auburn Draft House

3.3(135 reviews)

We are in town for my son's first year at Auburn University. I ordered a Strawberry Salad small…read more(big!) and my son ordered a meat calzone. Amazing food! The atmosphere is so nice and the service was personable. Definitely recommend!

Hubby and I went there for dinner with friends and quickly realized Black people are not welcomed…read morenor served. We sat at our table for 15 minutes without service, went to the hostess to inquire about our waiter and learned eye patch was the server. We were not acknowledged, outside of the Casaamigos lady, or even served water. We left to go to Live Oaks. Auburn University is a hard no for our girls and we will share this with our community! Our dollars matter!

Inside

Sweet potato fried, Old Fashion and local beer (not a Bud Light!)

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Inside. We love the flag!

Amsterdam Cafe

4.0(357 reviews)

1.1 mi

Amazing place. There has to be a line three blocks long during football season. And I'd wait for…read morethis food. The service is great. It's a very small place. Very local but welcoming vibe. Fried green tomatoes are legit. Wife got seabass. She never does because I cook it. She said this was a tie. The fennel and spinach salad on the top was killer. I got shrimp and the richest grits. Just plain good. We will be back next year.

I've been eating here for at least 15 years, and it never fails to provide delicious food. When I'm…read moreback in the area, I always try to stop by. A friend & I got to drop in for lunch, and it did not disappoint. The decor hasn't changed much - it's still comfortable & clean. There's free parking in the front & sides of the building. Love: service (kind, helpful); lobster egg rolls (crispy, delicious filling); turkey wrap (soft lavosh bread, dip in honey mustard & tzatziki); sweet potato chips (best in the restaurant game); toffee cake (moist, added praline pecans for crunch)

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French toast special at brunch

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Joe M.

26

168

429

5 years ago

Love Byron's. The BBQ is great, but the best thing about this place is the people. Always friendly, always fast and always delicious (the food, not the staff). Best place in Auburn for old fashioned country style breakfast. they dont mind if you just sit there with your friends, eating and talking for as long as you want after your meal. I have been tempted to just wait a few minutes and order lunch, but that might have been a bit excessive. For lunch/dinner, the chipped pork, slaw and fried potatoes (not fries) and the cornbread muffins are slap your momma good. No butter needed! For breakfast....its all good, but you can never go wrong with bacon, eggs and fried potatoes. This is the best place to eat in town, it is all good! read more

B J.

0

1

0

6 years ago

Meals are wonderful here! Breakfast is really great and their "chopped on the block with slaw and pickles" is to die for! And the southern style veggies, honestly delish. BUT there's so much more to Byron's ... Owners Glenn and Stephanie Gulledge are REAL community supporters. Even in tough economic times they are committed to faithfully supporting youth development causes and organizations in our area. Come to think of it, maybe I'll swing back through and pick up a sandwich or two for lunch from Byron's. These are the generous hometown folks we need to support! read more

He Who Calls H.

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3

2

3 years ago

After the manager was arrested for possession of child porn they hired him back while awaiting trial. This man just pled guilty to 3 of 8 charges and is going on the offender registry. Obviously this place values your money not your children. I have to give one star because yelp won't let me do 0 stars read more

Jeanne H.

8

32

0

18 years ago

Living in California, you just forget how smoked pulled pork sandwiches are supposed to taste. Well, Byron's is the answer!!!

Marcus A.

0

4

0

11 months ago

Great food and service. We definitely be back for lunch. The restaurant was clean and employees took pride in there job

Elijah M.

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1

0

2 years ago

It had the best breakfast in Auborn by far chcgchv;$;$.&(.&(.$;.@),&(.(8,&(,@),9),9),9),86,85,(,),

Galina Y.

0

2

0

2 years ago

NEVER come here again. They serve the cheapest junk food from Walmart. Testes terrible read more

Shinan K.

1

30

0

17 years ago

The only thing I have had from here is their Boston Butt and it was great.

Joe S.

0

6

4

11 years ago

Byron's is AMAZING. 1st class food, service, and friendly faces!

John S.

61

13

0

15 years ago

Great breakfast! Eggs, sausage, grits, etc!!!

Anna W.

19

148

28

15 years ago

Really good chipped pork as well.

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