food, drinks and atmosphere were phenomenal. Our waitress Victoria was amazing. She was so…read moreattentive, personable, and caring. She made my fiancé's birthday dinner perfect. Will recommend The Hound to all our friends and family. We will be returning soon! -Tim & Kasi

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.

Always a great time! Love going with the fiancé and friends. Burgers awesome, and beer choices…read moreperfect!

Super service and great food! We enjoyed the bean burgers with extra toppings and the strawberry…read morecitrus salad was amazing! The bathrooms were clean, though lines made men use the wrong hole. We'd love to return next time we come to Auburn.

The place is nice and has its own unique atmosphere. I wouldn't have known about it if a friend…read morehadn't invited me. Everything was good, but the steep, narrow stairway--along with holes in the wall and an unpleasant smell--was off-putting. Despite that, I might visit again.

You can easily miss this place but please don't. The door said established in 1977 but then the…read moremenu said 2012. The bartender Lydia assured me it's actually 2012. This is the same person that helped me last time I was in town and the only other time I've been here. She is super helpful and talks you through all the options. Came in at happy hour which is $3 off all drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday thru Friday. I got a great well-made old fashioned for $7.63! Old school prices for the old school ambiance. It's a bit of a hike getting up the stairs to the place but it is worth it as you feel transported back in time. Well decorated with great music. Great place to chill and relax from the summer heat. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.

We were visiting and came in to watch an NFL game. The menu is fast with unique and interesting…read moreoptions. The kids grilled cheese is a nice toasty bread. The Naan pot roast was amazing with super tender meat. I ordered a side potato and a side salad, which were both very filling and delicious! We had a great server and enjoyed our time - fun restaurant with all the TVs around. Great place to watch a game.

Food was amazing. Customer service was outstanding. Shout out to our waitress. I haven't been here…read morein a couple of years, but I feel the lighting had gotten darker inside. Other than that, everything was amazing.

This one has it all! Great Food!…read more Great Service! Great Ambiance! Beautiful restaurant with live music for dinner!

This place is absolutely stunning. The ambiance and the food were insanely good. Will absolutely…read morecome back and visit the bartenders that gave great service!

This was our first time here and we were disappointed. My husband ordered the ribeye medium rare…read morebut there was barely any pink in it. My daughter ordered the chicken alfredo flat bread and it was basically a very thin, dry , crispy pizza. The chicken pieces were so dry and there was no discernible alfredo sauce to be found. She left over half of it. My pepper jack chicken sandwich was fine and I liked the sweet potato chips. The warm brownie with ice cream was delicious. We have eaten at the Gay Street location so we expected better quality food I guess. The guy who took our order was nice.

Me and my fiancé went weekend before last and we had an amazing time! Beer was amazing, atmosphere…read moregreat, and extremely dog friendly! Best thing about it is that it has a homey feeling. You can with friends relax and enjoy yourselves without chaos of being at a bar. Great place!

I left my initial review after my first visit. Since then, Whistle Stop has become my favorite…read moreplace to relax after a hard week. Both the beer and environment are perfect for me. The bartenders have become friends and the beer selection never disappoints. If you aren't coming here, you are missing a jewel.

The service was top notch. The staff were kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about beers. The…read morebrew had an incredible aroma, nice mouthfeel, no aftertaste, and light.

Cool spot, nice space, but the beer was meh... the IPAs didn't taste clean, the beers weren't…read moreanything special. Which is what matters the most, IMO.

Ole Smokey 4* Chicken fingers 4.5*…read moreBuffalo chicken sandwich 3.5* Fries 4.5* Honey Baked Goat cheese 5+* Service 5+*. Katie was GREAT!! Atmosphere 4.5*

This was our first trip to this relative new restaurant. We arrived at lunchtime to an empty…read morerestaurant with an over abundance of friendly wait staff. My first impression was not good, the Melt is very clean, but stark. The ambience is lacking. I ordered the Rubin and my entire attitude changed; one of the best sandwiches I've experienced in a long while. Four stars for the food and service. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will be back.

Took my wife here for a date night. We don't get to go out much so I figured that it would be…read morespecial for us to try something new. Let me start by saying the building is beautiful and the atmosphere feels like a nice restaurant. Also, the cocktail menu was definitely curated by someone who knows what they are doing. The appetizer Barrotta cheese was the best part of the evening. With that being said, the entrees were lackluster and small. Our food came out lukewarm at best and honestly seemed like not a lot of thought went into them. I know that this restaurant is supposed to be upscale, but I don't think I should pay 55$ per persons meal and still leave hungry. Also, the staff needs training. The whole time it felt like they were concerned with fast turn over and nothing else. Part of upscale dining is that the price of food and quality of service is more important than turn over time. Generally speaking I will not be back to eat here again.

I couldn't have asked for a better dinner date than coming here with my super thoughtful boyfriend…read morewho completely spoiled me with such great food! We came Valentine's Day weekend from Columbus, GA after attending mass. He really wanted to take me here and I'm so glad he did. We had the bread and butter which was to die for! I think they gave us too much butter over bread ratio, but l'm not complaining haha. So warm, soft, fluffy and delish the bread was. I don't think we talked much when we had our wagyu steak main course cause it was so good, we couldn't say a word to each other. The pepper sauce with the perfectly cooked medium rare steak (which came cut in two pieces, which is a really genius move to serve steak by the way), with white asparagus, caramelized onion, rose petals, and just pure deliciousness. Literally chef's kiss. We also couldn't make up our mind about desserts cause they had a Valentine's dessert menu and the couple sitting next to us also recommended the cookies and milk. Yeah- I'm really lucky and very spoiled. Definitely hit a sugar high, but absolutely worth it. Servers and greeters were also all so kind and attentive. Definitely recommend :) I think this is the nicest dinner anyone has ever treated me to. Thanks for my amazing boyfriend- I'm so grateful.