Grabbed dinner with some friends Friday evening at Amsterdam Cafe- fast casual service. Apparently…read morethis place is BUMPING on the weekends, it was very busy. It took over half an hour for the 3 of us to get our food. We ordered at the counter, aka "fast casual service", which offers slightly cheaper menu with other options. I ordered the southwest taco bowl and added chicken. It came out to be about $20, which I don't think is a fair price for what you get. My bowl was served lukewarm, leading me to think it had just been sitting there for quite some time. It didn't have a whole lot of flavor but the communal hot sauce bottle saved the day. Nothing special on the inside, very much of a sport bar atmosphere.

Been here twice in the past month for lunch. Excellent food. Quite place. Very peaceful outdoor…read moreseating

This place is delish!! Wow just passing through Auburn and stopped to eat! I saw the antlers in…read morethe door and said to myself, "This is it"! Hensley our bartender was phenomenal and great service! It's great when I travel around and nice people are part of your day! The bar is beau tile and the cattle skulls made in Bali! The food was delish. I got the Cuban Fried Porkchop hoagie!! I loved the local recipes and very crisp. Fries OMG the flavor! If you ever come through Auburn this is a stop!! Salute!!

If you're looking for a place that feels like a high-end hunting lodge married a modern restaurant…read moreand raised a family of delicious food and strong drinks, The Hound is your spot. I started off with the Moon Over Madagascar, and let me tell you--if this drink had a fan club, I'd be president. The black tea and vanilla combo sounded like a weird dare at first, but it ended up being shockingly amazing. Whoever came up with that mix deserves a bonus and maybe a parade. Now, let's talk about the shrimp and grits, because these were not just "good." These were "call your mama and tell her you've tasted greatness" good. The chef is from South Carolina, and you can taste every bit of Lowcountry pride in that bowl. Perfectly cooked grits? Check. Pile of blackened shrimp? Double check. A sauce that made me rethink my entire life? Oh yeah. If they sold that sauce by the gallon, I'd be bankrupt but extremely happy. Erica, our waitress, was an absolute rockstar. Super helpful, incredibly informative, and somehow managed to keep the perfect balance of friendly and professional--even on the Sunday after the Iron Bowl, when half of Auburn is stress-eating. The place was spotless too, which is impressive considering the emotional damage that game causes every year. Bottom line: The Hound is a must-visit. Come hungry, order boldly, and thank me later.

Justin was an amazing waiter! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed…read morethroughout our meal. He checked on us often without being overbearing and had such a positive attitude the entire time. Great service really makes a difference, and Justin definitely made our experience enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! I will say, the greeting at the door was a little off and honestly took me back at first since it was our first time visiting. We stood at the door for several minutes without really being acknowledged or given a quick "we'll be with you shortly." Since it was after the Sunday church lunch rush, I completely understand they may have been regrouping after a busy crowd, so I don't want that to overshadow the experience. Once seated though, Justin really turned things around and provided excellent service.

This restaurant is always SO busy! We were greeted immediately and luckily found 2 seats at the…read morebar. Reservations aren't allowed to be made unless the party is bigger than 8 people. So it's always first come, first serve and everytime I've tried to come here, it's a 30 min wait. It took about 15 min for the bartender to offer us menus and give us waters/ask for a drink. The drinks were delicious though, I had the Paper Plane. The food was also surprisingly good. Even though there wasn't enough chicken on the chicken Alfredo dish, the sauce was delicious and tasted great. The burger and sweet potato fries were also good. I think if I came back; it would be for the drinks and potentially the pasta. I would be open to trying other things on the menu.

Absolutely delicious! It was our first time and we will be back! Super friendly staff and food was…read morea big win. Cute and cozy tables and good music. Had grilled chicken sandwich and my wife had fried catfish. Definitely the best we have had since moving here. Definitely go give them a try. You will be back!

First off, the food was good. It should be for an over-priced ham & turkey sandwich. How can you…read morescrew that up? Well, their customer service did. With 1 guy ahead of us apparently ordering half the menu, it took 40 minutes, from the time we stood in line (remember, 1 guy ahead of us) to getting our food. And they prioritized the to go order instead of customers eating in, on a work lunch break. And the two ladies working there defended it! Well, I hope the law firm next to this place will order enough food to keep them in business, because we will never go back. And we told everybody at the companies we work at. And I will have more people to tell this story to, including doctors, lawyers, veterans, politicians...

Came here to try this experience the old fashion was very tiny as you could see in the picture and…read morenot the best flavor. The waitress didn't know any of the tequila options that my aunt was asking about very pricey for the amount of food that was given however, the quality was good a little too much cinnamon in the beef the fried plantains were good. The rice was good all in all all the meats were delicious. Just a little over cinnamon would come here again for only a special occasion. Was a very clean restaurant, dark rustic lit with decent music

Very nice people working here. Bread was good. We had the empanadas selection. I would only order…read morethe beef and chicken again. I got lost with the pizza one and the guava cheese was way sweet. Ordered a Cuban sandwich and from the pic you can see it's swimming in grease. It was not good. The papas braves had way too much red gravy on them. Taste was good but I was wiping off the red sauce. Disappointed on my first trip here. I may come back to try the meat board

It was a slow night when six of us stopped in and ordered a variety of dishes…read more They were very attentive to changes to menu selections, and we all enjoyed a variety of dishes. The Fried Green Tomato BLT was awesome, the sweet potato fries were probably the best I've had! If you are in town, go there!

I have been here a few times but this was the worst. We will not be back…read more What was good the pork chop , Artichoke dip, tump tump shrimp and the cork burger that's it!! The collard greens were sweet, the fries dry, my mahi mahi was overdone, and the Brussel sprouts were burnt The drinks were atrocious!! Umm did a bartender really make those -I got springtime daisy and my son got emerald sunrise . The daisy was way too lemony like overboard and my sons was just gross The upstairs was also closed and We brung our son specifically for that. Honestly it was the worst experience I have had here. I really was on the fence that last time I came but this seals the deal. You lost our business !! We usually even get more drinks and a dessert. As it was We spent 122 dollars and it wasn't worth that!!!!!!!! We will go elsewhere probably the casino next time. Good luck .

An experience everyone should have when visiting Lake Martin. High quality top notch food and…read moreexperienced and friendly bartenders. Prime time have massive lines however you can use that as a way to see and be seen

After attempting to come 2 different times, I finally made it again! I hadn't been in over a year…read more To drink: I recommend the bushwhacker an Aperol Spritz, or a Blood Orange Margarita. The bushwhacker is more creamy with a chocolate drizzle and is not as boozy as other places on the Lake. The Aperol Spritz transports me straight back to Austria or Italy! Delicious if you like grapefruit and very refreshing.The Blood Orange Marg is unique. All the above are the perfect refreshments for a hot afternoon at Lake Martin. This place is always packed in the summer, if you can find a slip or table! Definitely recommend getting a table asap and looking at the menu later. Also note that they have tricky hours, so definitely worth checking Google beforehand. For food: We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp (more appetizer size than entree), the queso, and Grouper Bites. The shrimp were small but tasty. The queso was large and in my humble opinion could've been served with more chips. The Grouper Bites were very small fried pieces of fish-- a little overpriced imho. Overall great afternoon snacking.

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)

Once again it was our annual LSU women's basketball game pilgrimage so Gary, Garrett and I piled…read moreinto Paul's truck and we headed down to Auburn on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Garrett suggested Amsterdam for lunch. Located near the Auburn campus, Amsterdam is one of more well known eateries off campus. Students may not have eaten at Amsterdam, but most can point you in the right direction. I've been tricked by appearances before but Amsterdam is in a category of its own. There's a front and a back part of the building. But I didn't know that until we were led to our table in the back. The front part is a typical "smallish" restaurant with tight booths and tables. The decorations of impressionist painters adorn the walls giving the front dining room a warm inviting feel. When we were led to our table, I thought I was being led to the restrooms. We actually went past the restrooms down a small flight of stairs and into another large room. This beautiful back room was oozing the "hidden wine cellar" vibe throughout. There were tables and chairs in the center with smaller tables and chairs lining one wall and booths on another. Then there's a large full service bar lining the 3rd wall and a workstation on the 4th wall. The ceiling with hanging panels of wood moved the light beautifully and impressed me. There was also a large floor to ceiling wine rack next to our 4 top. Gary tried their Omelet. Three eggs served with conecuh sausage, bacon, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, and potatoes. With the sourdough toast, the plating was immaculate. I didn't get to taste it, but Gary didn't have any deiicions/ Garrett opted for their Brunch special: Apple & Pecan Freeman toast. When it arrived to our table, we immediately noticed the large slices of French toast. As promised, the French toast was topped with slices of peaches and apples and butter brown sugar with white powder sugar as well. Again I didn't get to taste, but I savored it with my eye. Paul and I tried the Amsterdam Burger. He got some fries as his side, but I upgraded my side to a beautifully plated side salad. With the added fried egg, my patty was grilled to a perfect medium with just a hint of pink. Stacked with it was some lettuce, caramelized onions, applewood bacon, spicy pickles, tomato and their traditional burger sauce all squeezed together between 2 bun halves, it has to be stabbed with a long food pick to hold it together. It was juicy, tasty and just Yom Yom Yom Yom. Our server was attentive and checked on us frequently. Other notable menu items include fried brussels, lobster egg rolls, rum salmon, breakfast croissant, snickerdoodle pancakes, steak & eggs, egg white omelet and shrimp & grits. I was told their Crab Cake & Avocado is to die for. Meal prices are on the high end but Amsterdam understands how to elevate Southern comfort food.

Found myself at the Depot after airing my grievances about my creepy former manager who looks like…read morea Roblox character. Long story short, a Roblox-character-sized weight left my shoulders. At the Depot, I met a man‍ named Carson who offered me a ...."CARSON-Rita." Anyways, I didn't get the Carsonrita. I got the peachy keen, which is the Depot equivalent of a Whopper at Burger King or Chick-fil-a sandwich at, you guessed it, Chick-fil-a. The entertainment was phenomenal, Carson climbed a ladder and did backflips with liquor flying from his expert hands to ice cold glasses. "I've never felt more taken care of. In. My. Life." --a VERY happy first-time customer (not an incentivized review)

Skip this place. Not good... food or service…read more Front office does not care... shame. Good news, there are many options and you will be happy to have missed this place.

Excellent food, excellent service! We come to WL any time we are in town!…read more Thank you for making Father's Day dinner such an amazing experience!

Service is always amazing. Menu changes seasonally. Menu items are southern favorites with a modern…read moretwist using local ingredients. They often have live music on weekends. Parking is plentiful. Easy drive from Auburn or Lake Martin. Ample patio seating wether permitting. Covered outdoor seating is very comfortable. If there is live music and large parties the dining room can get loud