From the outside, you wouldn't think that much. However, we were pleasantly surprised- friendly staff and great food. Opted for something new - pork tips seared in chili sauce, they were fantastic. Hubby had the chicken tenders, some of the best he's ever had! read more

First time trying Ro's and the food and service would've easily gotten a 4 or even 5 star, but they were out of the one thing we went for, the Rueben Egg Rolls. The server said "we run out at lunch and they don't have time to prep more for dinner". I'm sorry, but on a Saturday night, this is a terrible excuse. But what we had was very tasty. I've posted photos, check them out! read more

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Great food and service Definitely try it for lunch. It maybe crowded but for a reason

I had the Jack Jack burger and fries. This was by far the best burger I have ever eaten! Serving size was ample and the price was reasonable. The place itself could use some sprucing up inside and outside. Doesn't look like much. But the food was excellent and the wait staff was quick and friendly. Unfortunately, I went back several days later, and drove for 25 minutes to get there because their online posted hours show they are open until 8 pm. I called 4 times on the way trying to place an order to pick up, but got no answer, and when I got there, the place was dark and closed up. Apparently they closed early. :( This was VERY DISAPPOINTING! Came back several times since then. The food is always excellent and sometimes surprisingly so. My Son and I ordered the fried mushroom appetizer expecting to get a small order of say 6 mushrooms. No, these were home made fresh battered, deep fried plump fresh mushrooms and you get a delicious plate full of them with a side of fresh made ranch dressing. Delicious! This place is on the top of my list of very favorite places to eat. I just wish they were open later. read more

Ro's Grille - The Jack Jack cheeseburger with french fries. - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Alabama

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Love love love Ro's. Bearded stuffed pups are amazing. The service has always been wonderful. Restaurant is clean and inviting.

Great value on top of great food and service. Stuffed hush puppies were amazing. The rice was a little underdone but was easy to ignore due to large portions and everything else was great. Has a cute little duck pond/park in the back. read more

Ate here for the first time today(02/01/2017) I got there at about 3:45 and the place was completely empty. Not usually a good sign, but it's Athens. I get seated upon arrival and look over the menu. So much stuff sounds good but I go with the Momma's Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich with loaded fries. It was great! I recommend it! So much food and so good, too! I don't know what they sprinkled on it but it was so good! From the outside the restaurant doesn't look like much, but there is more than meets the eye here! read more

Ro's Grille - Chicken bacon ranch sandwich and loaded fries - amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Alabama

This place was amazing! Found it on our way to Florida. They had wonderful service and great food. The food came out very quickly and our drinks were never empty. The food was great! I got the Caribbean chicken and it tasted wonderful. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in town and wants some great food! read more

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I have eaten at Ro's about 2 dozen times since they've opened and I've never been disappointed! My favorite is either the Jack Jack Burger or the fish. You can never go wrong with the bacon cheese fries either! Another favorite re the Pond N' Pasture. The portions are so large that you can get two meals out of them. The service is always fantastic and quick. Regardless of if you order through Grub South or in the restaurant the food is fresh and amazing. read more

Ro's Grille - Fish & bacon and cheese fries. - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Alabama

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I had heard about a nice little place with a great atmosphere, good service and outstanding grub. Well I found it in Athens. Ro's Grille did not disappoint. Being the first time visiting a restaurant since the lockdowns and sitting on the inside was a treat. To start I got the hush puppies, which were on point with a nice ranch sauce. Then the main course was the Philly Cheesesteak on the hoagie bun and fries. I've got to say the hoagie is the way to go. It's soft but holds up well with all the onions, pepper and beef. Overall service was good and guests were spaced out as to be safe and the staff wore masks. Make this place your next stop for lunch or dinner, you will enjoy it! read more

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I had the fish and chips...it was so so fresh! The service was speedy and attentive. Very inexpensive and excellent...don't let the outside appearance fool you! read more

Ro's Grille - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Alabama

Why can't they put their correct hours up? They show their hours as one thing but when you get there they are closed. The food is OK but they don't care if they inconvenience customers by not posting their correct hours. Right now, they are showing they are open, but they are closed until 4 pm. read more

I didnt like the pushy bad-mannered stuff there who were more like teenagers and even spilled my drink with no excuse and no cleaning our table after. read more

Feeling a bit peckish we decided to stop at Ro's Grille for a small lunch. Their menu is large and we hadn't been before so it took us a minute to decide- this seemed to annoy our server to no end. She was very curt with us. The restaurant was just beginning to gear up for lunch and I'm sure she wanted to get orders into the kitchen quickly. We did get the fried mushrooms as an appetizer and they were the best we've ever had. Light crispy batter and big delicious, juicy mushrooms. Highly recommend them. Can't say much for our particular server, but everyone has a bad day. The other one was very pleasant and friendly. Seemed to actually enjoy people. The food on other tables looked good too. The decor is casual to kinda dive like, but with good food and a fast kitchen does that really matter so much? It seems like a nice place for family and a good place to enjoy some decently priced food. (And the portions are large!). We will certainly come back and try more items. And I think we will get the fried mushrooms every time! We will also recommend it to friends. Can't wait to try the fried pickles and some of their salads! read more

Great place owned by local people that have been in the restaurant business as long as you can remember. The food and service is always very good. Located in downtown athens and easy to get to. read more

Great choice for lunch while we were in Athens. Generous salad and side portions, great kids menu, very reasonable prices, casual and comfortable atmosphere. I asked if the fried fish was local and told that it wasn't, but a popular choice. I went with the fish and chips and wasn't disappointed. I'd give the place 5 stars, but the server seemed to be rushing us from trying to take our order upon sitting to down to asking if we wanted to-go boxes in the middle of our entrees. It was a bit annoying, but she delivered our orders correctly and certainly wasn't inattentive. We would definitely visit Ro's again. read more

First time visiting Ro's Grille and I will recommend this restaurant to family and friends. The food and service were great! We will be visiting again. read more

Hush puppies are amazing. And their BLT is one of the best I have ever had. Bacon is thick and mouth watering good. And don't even get me started on the fried pickles. This place knows food. Defiantly a 5 outa 5 stars. See y'all again in June when I get back through here. read more

Food was really good and not overly priced. Our server was really nice and helpful too.

amazing food amazing service affordable pricing with quality portions!! never had anything disappoint at Ro's!!

Amazing food, vide variety, and all the meats are cut and smoked fresh on site. Soooo flavorful!

Traveling back home to TN, we decided to be adventurous. Ro's Grille was rated #1 in Yelp so we decided to try it out. The parking lot was packed, which is always a good sign, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. We started the meal with their signature appetizer, Bearded Stuffed Pups. I thought they were good. My husband said he would increase the "stuffed"ratio, but also agreed they were good. We both ordered the Pork Tips as an entree. They came with one side and toast. Unfortunately, they were out of the broccoli, so we went with a baked potato and french fries. Both were good and with the generous portions, neither of us finished our entire meals. We definitely need to stop back by again and try some of their desserts and other entrées. Nice alternative to the chain restaurant options in the area. Definitely worth the extra few miles off of the interstate! read more

Ro's Grille - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Alabama

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Great food, great service! I had a jack jack burger and my wife had the fried chicken sandwich, both were delicious and the sides were also.

The food is tasty but it's over priced in my opinion. I've only eaten there a few times and it just seems the meal is a little short for the price of it all. Good quality but low quantity. read more

Tried this place on a Saturday night. There was no wait. The hostess was very friendly. The server (Lane) was great. He was nice, knowledgeable and attentive. I ordered the ribeye (medium well) and my husband ordered the ribs. The ribs were flavorful and tender. The steak was unevenly cooked and a little tough, but had a good flavor. The hushpuppies were amazing and the tea was sweet. We will definitely try this spot again. read more

Pig Wings was amazing, delicious, with the right acidity, spices and seasonings pork shanks As a side I got thin sliced onion rings with an amazing fluffy and crispy batter ! We had an outstanding waiter wearing dreadlocksloved his service! My husband had in House sliced Philly Steak on a flat bread. The steak was beautifully seasoned! We will be back! read more

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A friend and I stopped in for a late lunch on Saturday. There is no way Ro's Grill could've improved anything. The servers were nice and friendly. The food! Oh my goodness, THE FOOD was wonderful! We shared cheesy bacon fries as an appetizer and they were delicious! Then had cheeseburgers with onion straws. Always get the onion straws! A great homemade burger with tasty ONION STRAWS. We found ourselves in Athens for an estate sale and happened upon a gold mine if a restaurant. We will return to Athens just to eat here again. read more

The beer loaded fries are great. I totally enjoyed them. Next visit I am going to try something different. You can smell the food before you get there. read more

I will say that Ro's does have THE BEST MEALS for every occasion, it is a little pricey though. But then again EVERYWHERE IS PRICEY, I'm not pointing fingers, just frustrated with the economy. RO's makes great meals to carry you through the economic misery, ITS WORTH THE COST! read more

I love this place! My favorite things are the burgers, chicken fingers, salads, onion rings & loaded fries. The ranch dressing is the best I've Ever had. I gave a four star though because it often takes a long time to get food. For me it's been an average of half an hour wait, which doesn't make it a great lunchtime option. The other thing I'm not crazy about are the drink cups which sweat like crazy and water down any drink that's in them. Easy fix for that: order your drink in a to go cup. Otherwise everything's great-that I've eaten. read more

Absolutely love this place. Burgers great, fish great, specials great, appetizers great. Only negative is that it's a little busy at lunch time but you have to wait for great food! read more

This place is awesome! You get a lot of food for your money. The staff is just phenomenal they are very courteous and attentive. The food is always hot and fresh. They have homemade chips as well which are delicious. I got the Jack Jack as James W. recommended, that was a great recommendation, so thanks James! They are not opened on Mondays which is a bummer. You wont be disappointed if you dine here. read more

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Excellent food! Go here now! Yelp wants me to give more, but this place is too good for words that I can't even explain!

Lunchtime stop for me at least once or twice a week. Get there before 12:00 pm or you might have to wait. Popular with the locals. If you do get there a bit after noon, it's worth the wait cause the food is excellent. read more

This is my favorite restaurant - ever! I always order the lemon-pepper grilled chicken and grilled broccoli. The chicken is amazing. I don't know how they do it. It's always tender and juicy and great tasting, especially with the white sauce serviced with the chicken. The white sauce is the best -- not too think, not too thick, and just the right "bite" to it. The grilled broccoli is delicious, and it's good dipped in the white sauce, too. Sometimes I order a side salad and love their twist on croutons - fried wonton strips with seasoning. The staff is always friendly, and they work hard! read more

The food was pretty neat, my name is Jeff. 9 plus 10 is 21. Look at all these chickens. But on a serious note, the food was very rich and delicious. The staff was tentative and friendly! Highly recommend this joint for anyone passing through Athens AL. read more

Went here for lunch with a couple of friends from work, and had one of the burgers with onion strings. Excellent burger, bun could have been fresher, but the meat and toppings were great - especially the bacon. Wholly Moly -huge slices of bacon, great flavor. Burger came with I think Siracha mayo - which I actually liked, surprised myself. They had the fish & chips and loved it. Onion strings were great too. Next trip - went with the wife for lunch. Had their version of a Philly Cheese steak, I guess panini is the bread or something like that. Wasn't like Philly Cheese steak I remember from Philly, but tasted great. Lots of meat and onions. I went with the strings again, and wife went with the fish & chips, and she loved it as well. I got to sample the fish, and it was great. Excellent breading, well cooked. Another place I'm glad to have open in Athens. read more

The beef tips were cooked perfectly and were nice and tender. Also enjoyed the grilled broccoli. Kitchen was a bit slow getting our food out, but it was worth the wait and the price was good. read more

This place has the best customer service and the most delicious menu! Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! One of the very best places to eat in Athens! read more

Eclectic and excellent; both in food quality and staff. The Cash sandwich was outstanding!!