I always try to find a new spot when I'm in the area & I'm so happy we stopped here for brunch. I…read morewas surprised no one was there, but I was in town when the university was on break. The interior is beautiful with a lovely blue & white color scheme. We got a pick of seats, and the service was kind & attentive. I can't wait to come back & try dinner. There's free parking in the lot outside the restaurant. Love: service; croque madame (fresh bread with nice crisp, delicious ham); French toast (thick slices)

Me and wife tried this place for Sunday brunch. We got there at opening and we're sat right away…read more The staff were very attentive and friendly. They answered some menu questions and took our order. I got the bacon et oefs which is bacon and eggs but the eggs are basted and they serve cone uh bacon the best. It also came with potatoes and a baguette. The wife got the cafe filet. It's a 4oz filet but for her was perfect. It was also seasoned and cooked perfectly. It came with potatoes and a salad. This might be the best Sunday brunch in town. Even better than the popular place across the parking lot.

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.

They have great food at a good price. My husband lives the chorizo hash. For me it is the…read morePiedmont omelet. Service was the best I have had!!!

Kenny N Atmosphere was good with a truly diner feel…read more Waitress only partially messed up my wife's order, so service was just ok. Food was below par for sure. Beyound sausage patties are not for me, taste wise. Coffee fresh and hot And very good, Water bad, bacon over cooked, bisquits are frozen biscuits, grits were Cheese grits which I'm not a big fan of we're not hot, eggs were ok. The teaspoon of apple butter for a whole bisquit was very good. most portions were small, with big price. We won't be back

Botanic is not a place. It is an experience! Hands down one of the most breathtaking, spacious,…read morecarefully curated places I've been all year. It is definitely on my Alabama "must-visit" list. I am from out of town, but I came looking for a workspace and wanted to grab lunch while I was there. I came around 1 PM and there was a 30 minute wait for 2 for lunch, but have no fear. We just went upstairs to the martini bar and were able to wait and work. We were seated in the garden for lunch, which are mostly cute high tops. Before we even began our meal, a fat adorable white rabbit crossed our path. Then an equally beautiful black rabbit crossed our path. I had no idea there was wildlife just prancing around and I was giddier than a little kid. (There are also ducks and geese who run around!). Now to the food: Had to get the smash burger because it was award winning and boy it did not disappoint! The depth of flavor and the juiciness of the patties were impeccable. I opted for guda cheese instead of cheddar, and I added grilled onions, and this was an excellent choice. The fries are super crispy and the comeback sauce is perfect for dipping . Don't judge us, but we also shared some desserts. The standout was the white chocolate cheesecake, which was sweet but not super indulgent. I would definitely skip the crepe next time. The description made it sound delicious. But overall, it was lacking in a flavor. It was by far the most disappointing dish of the day. Even though it takes a while for food to come out service is impeccable, and the servers are just so lovely, so be patient. I will definitely make the Botanic my go-to establishment when I'm in town!

We were visiting friends in Seale Alabama from Jacksonville Florida and they know I am very…read moreparticular about restaurants and have a very limited diet. Dining is an experience and my hobby my husband says. We indulge most nights in many great restaurants all around us or when we frequently travel. I want to start by saying my friend chose this space well! Though it was about a 40 minute drive from their house it was worth it. The venue, grounds, market, dining areas, etc. are all truly a delight. I cannot believe a place like this exists in this area. We started with adult beverages and the amazing complimentary bread with an assortment of butter options. For appetizers, we ordered the pimento cheese and corn ribs (forgot to photograph). Both were delicious! For entrees, the ladies had the pasta dish with my friend adding the shrimp. I am a vegetarian so I did it without any protein. It was very good. The men had the filets with the sides and found them to be cooked properly. The pros were as follows: Beautiful venue/spaces Delicious food The market had some nice shopping gifts to pick up for souvenirs and pastries for breakfast the next morning The cons: We were supposed to be at an inside table and they said that was not the case once we arrived and it was way too hot outside and the flies were terrible. I felt as if they should have accommodated us as we still waited 30 minutes to be seated despite her making reservations weeks ago. That really put a damper on the experience. Their corkage fee to bring your own wine is $40 per bottle. I take my own wine to every restaurant I go to and have never paid $40 even at much higher end places. The waitress was nice but loud and forgetful. We asked for things multiple times and never did get some of the requested things. They do offer lunch and dinner and the menus are a bit different. They focus on fresh produce from local farmers and some they grow there. If you are within a 30 minute drive, I would suggest going as there is not much in that area that compares according to our friends. There are multiple dining spaces so make sure you choose where you want to dine and confirm that. There are multiple bar options as well.

It was an excellent breakfast. Eggs cooked perfect, salsa delicious and very picturesque perfect…read morepresentation. Will be back.

I was so excited to see this restaurant was open for breakfast. The menu is massive and varied. I…read morehave included photos. The inside of the restaurant is super cute and clean, and the staff were friendly. Everything we ordered was fantastic. All the sauces had layers of flavor, and I appreciated that nothing tasted like it was just covered in salt. Each plate had little extra details - pickled onions, fresh avocado or herbs, rip berries - that made them special. The portions were large. We will definitely go back and try lunch.

Everything ordered was delicious. The food came out quickly and it was hot. The waitress was…read morefriendly and got all the orders right. I will return when I'm in the area.

Spell binding!!! Are the first words that came to mind after my dinning expirenced in this…read morerestaurant. The ambiance and the service was pleasantly delightful. The food!!!! Omg...scrumptious. The bourbon pancakes were phenomenal!!!! 3 perfectly made super fluffy layers of pancakes with fresh bananas, pecans and their famous bourbon butter syrup... yeeez! have ever been to heaven? Because i sure felt i did. Wow! I'm still salivating as I write this review. Now this order comes with a side of eggs of your choosing, and i opt it for the chicken sausage links. The chicken links where honestly little pockets of savory goodness...crunchy snappy and juicy next time I will order extra they were amazing. The Strawberry shortcake french toast is another masterpiece! And let's not forget the magical biscuit bigness!!! Which are free if it's your first vist. These are a MUST MUST TRY!!!

Well found on Yelp, went by GPS and got worried based on the area the GPS toke us through, but it…read morenicer when we got there. Kinda hidden. Out side was open, clean and simple. Inside was the same old local photos, has a daily special, has a kids menu , didn't get a photo. Staff were friendly. Got the Jalapenos burger with all the fixin, it was warm to be but not super hot. Which was great to me. Got a melt it was very cheesy and a kids cheeseburger, got it plain but didn't know the bun was toasted (my kid don't like toasted buns) got wedges, they was good remind me of the old KFC wedges. With waters to drink came to a total of 32.95.

Really good food. You walk in seat yourself & soon someone comes to take a drink order. There's a…read morepaper menu with the days special on it. There's also a standard burger/breakfast menu. We all ordered burgers because we arrived too late for breakfast. I had a double cheeseburger with onions, bacon & lettuce on the side. My son had a breakfast burger with fries My mom a pineapple burger with fries (tots are also an option or you can pick a side from the menu) Burgers took a bit to come out but when they did omg! Huge & the fries were fresh. The condiments are all on the side which is perfect & theres nothing missing if you need it. I wouldn't have ordered a double if I knew the patty was so huge.. it was very well seasoned & cooked. I'm a definite fan! Everyone's food was great. The only thing I will say is... the service could be better. There was a gentleman who brought our food out & what a breath of fresh air. Super sweet very attentive, quick smile and very helpful. That was very opposite of the service we had prior when we came in. The ladies weren't too friendly or attentive nor did they seem very interested in serving us. So to this the gentleman who came out to help longer hair - THANK YOU.

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.