NEIGHBORS KITCHEN & YARD -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more It's currently approximately $197° in Texas and somehow Doug and I STILL walk into restaurants asking the same ridiculous question: "Can we sit outside?" At Neighbors Kitchen & Yard? YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SIT OUTSIDE. Oh. My. Stars. Their multi-level outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River and has plenty of shade cloth, fans AND misters--which means even those of us determined to dine outdoors during the surface-of-the-sun portion of the Texas calendar can actually enjoy ourselves. Neighbors is located at The Crossing in Bastrop, which is a really cool little destination of its own with other businesses and shopping nearby. But let's get to the important stuff... BEER. CHEESE. DOGS. GREAT SERVICE. We happened to visit while they're trying out a Golden Hour special for September from 4-6 PM. Selected draft beers are $2 off, and appetizers--except wings--are also $2 off. Naturally... We considered it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate both specials. For research purposes, obviously. We tried FOUR different beers. Doug's winner was the Blonde. Mine? The BLUEBERRY BEER over ice. AWWEEEE SHITTTT. That was GOOD. Then came the food. OG Warm Cheese Dip Phenomenal. I would happily sit beside the Colorado River with that cheese dip and a beer and call it dinner. Doug ordered the Brussels sprouts. TO. DIE. FOR. Seriously, we were completely happy with everything we tried. But here's another thing that will get me every single time... They LOVE dogs. Not "we technically allow dogs." DOG FRIENDLY. Our pups were welcomed and immediately received two separate bowls of water. Little details like that tell me a lot about a place. And then there's Sadi, our server. SPECTACULAR. Friendly, attentive and one of those servers who helps turn a good outing into a place you're already talking about visiting again before you've even left. Great food. Great beer. Great specials. Fantastic service. Dogs genuinely welcomed. Beautiful Colorado River views. And an outdoor setup designed by people who apparently understand that some of us are stubborn enough to sit outside in Texas no matter WHAT. We LOVE it here. We will absolutely be back. Which brings us to... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants Would Doug and I leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? AWWEEEE SHITTTT... apparently we'd put them on in 197° weather. Neighbors didn't just earn all five pairs. They earned 'em with a river view, cold beer, warm cheese dip and water bowls for the dogs. That's how you knock our britches off. Portions were larger. We dove right in before pics.

This was our first visit to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. Sianna was our server and she was…read moreoutstanding!! We spent a couple of hours here (on a Saturday) because we were just chillin' and not in a hurry. The covered patio was perfect of a hot July day! We had an appetizer and a couple of Iron Bridge beers first. Then we ordered the Caprese Sandwich and a large pizza that was half "Gettin' figgy wit it" and half "Riverside Veggie". OMG! It was amazing! We also had the whiskey flight, an Old Pro and a Gold Rush. We completely loved everything that we ordered. And again, Sianna was such a great server. Very attentive and friendly without being over the top. We definitely will come back and ask for her next time we visit Bastrop. Great job guys! I can easily see why y'all are voted the best pizza! Thanks for such an amazing experience

Who knew Bastrop, Texas, would have some of the best pizza and pasta I've had in a long time?…read more I'm in town for a six-week work assignment and decided to try Bastiano's for takeout. All I can say is wow. I ordered the creamy garlic pasta with chicken, spinach, bacon, and onions, along with a supreme pizza, and both were outstanding. The pasta was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor without being overly heavy. The chicken was tender, the bacon added the perfect savory bite, and the spinach and onions balanced everything beautifully. Then there was the pizza. This wasn't one of those pizzas where you have to hunt for toppings. Every slice was loaded with pepperoni, ham, sausage, olives, mushrooms, and vegetables. The crust had a great texture, the cheese was perfectly melted, and every bite was packed with flavor. One of the best parts is the value. The portions were generous enough that this takeout order will easily feed me for several days, which makes the quality even more impressive. As someone who wasn't expecting to discover amazing Italian food in Bastrop, Bastiano's was a pleasant surprise. If you're local or just passing through town, do yourself a favor and give them a try. I'll definitely be ordering again before my assignment is over.

TLDR: Good pizza at reasonable prices but the wait time is unreasonably long…read more Pretty solid pizza here. Fully customizable. I built my own white pizza with garlic butter herb sauce, fresh mozz, mushrooms, and Italian sausage. It was pretty tasty. I was STARVING so maybe that amplified the flavor. This brings me to my next point... Pizza takes FOREVER. I clocked it and it was a full hour from the moment we ordered. This was particularly unpleasant because I was waiting in the car with my two bored and hungry toddlers. If you have kids, you get it. Not ideal. By the way, we tried to call ahead and no one picked up the phone (we tried a couple times). I should also add that the prices are very reasonable here. The kids menu pizzas are very cheap and more than enough food to fill them up.

Yami Solis was amazing on her Second day!!!' The manager on duty "Viri" was some work!!! She told…read moreYami "don't talk while you're on the clock" but yet she answered the phone and was laughing. Maybe learn how to talk to your employees when costumers are around. I've came here multiple times and never had a smile at the counter while they are charging me, until I came tonight and Yami was on the clock. Thank you very much.

I ordered the 6 Pepperoni Roll. For 13.65, I figured it'd be a great price. I asked the cook and…read morecashier how man marinara sauces would I need for 6 Pepperoni Rolls. They both stated I would need two, however the extra marinara would be no additional cost until I looked at my receipt and I got charged 1 dollar more. The two marinara cups were half filled to the equivalent to 1. The Pepperoni Rolls were absolutely horrible unless you enjoy dry bread with no flavor, one tablespoon of cheese and one slice of Pepperoni. I would have been better off eating a pizza lunchable for 1:50. Or a grilled cheese. Definitely not going to this establishment again. Highly recommend Tony c's Pepperoni Rolls. Wasn't able to add a picture because the Pepperoni Rolls are currently in the trash

Very good food and service Great olive oil…read more Salad should come with cheese Cheesecake not good Veal ok Pasta yummy

We went here for Mother's Day brunch. Huge portions, great food for a good cost!…read more I got the chicken Marsala and it was delicious. 2 large chicken breasts, plenty of sauce and noodles. Would get again!

Kristina was the best server I've had in a while (at any restaurant). She made our lunch!read more

Passing through the area for business and stopped here for the nostalgia. We came here to dine-in…read moreon a Thursday between lunchtime and dinner. 5-stars for service--Kristina is the best...super friendly, hospitable and welcoming! We'll certainly be back!

Ordered some pizza online said pick up would be 30 minutes later however they still hadn't made one…read moreof the pizzas when I arrived 40 minutes later. There seems like there's been some management changes or something, because the place looks more bare, signs are down. Somethings just off. The two ladies working were pleasant. Just not sure what was going on with the order today. I normally have great experience with the store, but today was an off day for them.

Super affordable (there are always at least $2 off coupons) and great tasting pizza…read more You can't order online for this location which is the only drawback. I've always had great service. I usually call my order in, but even if I just walk in I'm usually helped immediately. The cowboy pizza is our favorite. My three year old loves the pepperoni. The salads look fresh and yummy. Have yet to try their desserts so I can't comment on that.

We stopped by a little before noon today and they had no pizzas ready to go. It sure seemed like…read morethey were shortstaffed. There were a few people in the lobby complaining about the wait time. We like Little Caesars because it's usually quick, easy and fairly inexpensive but not today. In my experience, it's really not that unusual for a place in Bastrop to not have enough employees. I will say we did enjoy the pizza!

do not come to this little caesars. i ordered at 5:30pm ONLINE so that i wouldnt have to wait long…read more i didnt get my food until 6:30pm and they forgot part of my order. the lobby was full and no one was taking orders or even calls. id rate ts zero stars if i could.

Hadn't been in a while but decided to stop by Saturday for lunch with my family. Service was great,…read morefriendly and attentive. We all ordered different sandwiches, burgers and a salad and everyone was very happy either their meals. The salad was large and packed full of ingredients which is always appreciated. The burger was large and juicy and my son throughly enjoyed it. They were a little light on the fries as a side though. Overall, very happy with our food, prices and service and can't wait to go back and try their Sunday brunch.

What an amazing place and I love that it honors the men and women protecting our streets and…read morecountry. The brunch was very tasty and presented very well. The atmosphere was relaxed with knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. I can't wait to go back to Pour It Forward.

Rockstars! I had a LAST-MINUTE order for 14 sandwiches at 11:15...ugh. The manager/owner, Luke,…read morewas super accommodating and made it happen, in lightening speed!

With the disclaimer that all of the staff and the location were amazing... the owner of this place…read morecame in and was absolutely horrid. Yelling at staff, storming in and out, and yelling outside on the sidewalk as well. He was really horrible to the girl working the register and to several of the staff members in the kitchen as well. Never have I received food service that was faster, more accurate, or higher quality than at this location. My food came out perfect, the restaurant is spotlessly clean, and multiple employees checked on us throughout our lunch. The kids working this store are top-tier, and they are the reason I wanted to write this review. A job very well done - thank you! To everyone except the rampaging owner, who completely blew his top and made the whole lobby feel very awkward.

I wish I could give it a 10!! Just might be the best place…read morein Bastrop to have a great meal! The food is phenomenal, the staff is exceptional, everything is always clean and you won't leave hungry! Highly recommend If you haven't tried their BLT, you should! It is the ABSOLUTE best you will ever find.

No major quibbles. If you've enjoyed the best of what the city of Philadelphia has, you already…read moreknow this isn't going to be that. It was a solid sandwich to have at lunch. Not lying special about the frozen fries they dump in oil. Not a destination, but if hungry and want a decent Philly sandwich you can have it here.