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    Nova Bar

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Sports and Social - Booth view to the big screens

    Sports and Social

    3.6(45 reviews)
    1.2 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$

    Went to Sports and Social for a business event. It was hard to find the place. The place was loud…read more The bartender was gracious with the pour. The food for the most part was ok (standard bar food). The meatballs more than made up for this and for me was the star of the show. Lighting could have been a bit better. More table games would have been nice.

    Sports & Social (I-Drive) feels exactly like what it is: a big, loud, highly-produced sports bar…read morebuilt for screens, crowds, and drinking, not for a meal you will think about later. If you want "game on every wall" energy, it delivers. If you want competent service and food that justifies the price, that's where it fell apart for us. The wings were the bright spot: flavorful, cooked well, and the only thing I'd order again. The rest of the food ranged from fine to actively bad. The chicken tenders were ok, but oddly inconsistent, one piece was noticeably tiny compared to the others. The mustard sauce was genuinely good and did a lot of heavy lifting. The fries were below average, the kind you keep eating out of habit and then realize you're not enjoying them. The coleslaw was the dealbreaker, it tasted old and was basically inedible. Service was the bigger issue. It was slow, and not just in a "busy night" way. We didn't get plates when the appetizers hit the table, we had to ask. Same story with water: we ended up asking because we barely saw our server. I get that a place like this runs high volume, but the basics still matter, especially when the menu and prices suggest more than a bare-minimum experience. Drink-wise, the beer list didn't help. IPA options were limited, which is a weird miss for a sports bar that's clearly trying to be a destination. Bottom line: typical sports bar ambience, one solid item (wings), and a lot of reasons not to come back. I wouldn't return for the food, and the lack of healthier options doesn't give me another reason to choose it. If I'm on I-Drive, I can do better with less hassle.

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    Sports and Social - 2025-11-1 Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 7 - IT WAS LIT (And they play the game audio)

    2025-11-1 Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 7 - IT WAS LIT (And they play the game audio)

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    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

    Yard House

    4.1(2.1k reviews)
    1.4 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$

    Yard House did not disappoint! I started with the calamari, and it was so good! Crispy, seasoned…read morewell and definitely enough to share. For my entrée, I had the ribeye cooked medium with mashed potatoes and a Caesar salad. My steak was cooked exactly how I like it, had great flavor and the mashed potatoes were really good too. Everything came out fresh and we really enjoyed our meal. Nowwww let's talk about the Pink Dragon because YES! It was cute, refreshing and GOOD. Definitely a drink I would order again. We finished with the brownie for dessert to celebrate my birthday, perfect way to end dinner. Our service was amazing! Our server was attentive, friendly and made sure we had everything we needed without hovering over us. Great food, great drinks, great service and a really good experience. I would definitely come back!

    Out first time here!…read more 10/10 We're on vacation and our first stop was this place, we're so glad we came because everything was amazing! We came during their happy hour and we got a lot of food: Three cheese pizza(simple-my least favorite) House Cheesesteak w/fries Fried calamari Sliders w/fries Boneless wings: whiskey black pepper, lemon pepper Poke nachos The coco passion cocktail Long Berry Tea cocktail Everything was absolutely delicious This place is a must try for sure. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful and very friendly. It wasn't crowded either. 10/10

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    Yard House - Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

    Nova Bar - bars - Updated August 2026

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