It's Mutts 2.0! Mutts Brewery was in business here for something like 35 years.. the last three of…read morewhich I had the chance to enjoy. New owners took over in 2023 and other than the name, very little has been changed. This is business brilliance. If a good thing's been going on, don't try to reinvent it. A lot of the menu items are the same, notably the famous walleye dinner and the Pretzel bites! Some additions include a giant Pretzel and a most comforting grilled cheese sandwich. We had one of these last night, added bacon, and also a basket of fries. The fries are seasoned which is not my preference, but I'll get that grilled cheese again for sure. After trying the BLT of course. So it's got a nice big 3 sided bar, tables, bandstand, pool table, TVs, pull tabs and Keno. And a handy ATM. Plus a big smoking annex, well covered and heated, AND a bigger back patio with another stage and outdoor games. Don't be looking for craft beer, fancy cocktails or urban sophistication here. Just cold drinks, good food, fun times and fine friendly folks.

The fish sandwich and hush puppies are really good. Service can be awkward as they are very busy…read moreeven on a Monday night. If you are a non-smoker, you may have issues as smoke comes in to main area off their screened patio. They have a large outdoor section to enjoy. They pack their to-go up nicely in foil so it stays warm.

My friend and I ate here on Monday as part of our "Eat the Alphabet" in retirement lunch dates. We…read moreare trying to stay in Butler County, Ohio (our home) and keep chain restaurants to a minimum. So HAPPY we chose this place!! In the downtown of Middletown, plenty of street parking. A few tables and booths inside, several bistro sets out front if you want to eat outside. Order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The people running the place are humble and helpful. We each had a sandwich: my friend the Zesty Italian, me the Greek Melt. 1/2 sandwiches (only $6) more than enough for us. Menu says includes chips which we did not receive, but really no big deal. We shared some tostones (savory fried plantains) which were crispy, not greasy, and delicious! My Greek melt was one of the best sandwiches I've had in recent memory, the Tzatziki to die for! SUPER reasonable prices! Sandwich and tostones under $10. Give these people your business!

I always hear about this place so I'm glad I finally got a chance to try them. I ordered the turkey…read moreAmerican sandwhch which was a basic turkey sandwich, and I ordered a side a fries, a guava empanada and one of the splash drinks they had. Everything I had was so good. Except the empanada. I was not a fan of the guava tasting one but there were other flavors I do want to try. The food was very cheap and still fulfilling. Only 5 min away from my house I definitely will be back. The restaurant was small even though I didn't sit in there are a few spots to sit. And the host was very nice and patient. 10/10.

I can't say enough about this little hole in the wall! It…read moreis very well decorated, with super friendly service, and the food was outstanding! The bartender was handling the table service this evening and did a great job. You would have thought that she had known us for years. She is super friendly! It wasn't crowded tonight when we got there but it did pick up quick. Despite the additional guests that came in she was on top of it. My wife ordered a Diet Coke and I ordered a tall Miller Lite. The draft beer was exceptionally cold which I like. We ordered our food which was 6 buffalo wings for me with a wedge salad and Bleu cheese. My wife ordered the shepherd's pie with came with a small salad. When our food came out the presentation was great as well as piping hot. She had to let her entree cool a bit before eating it. My wings were very meaty and loaded with sauce. (No need to ask for extra) The wedge salad was huge and delicious as well. I got their homemade Bleu cheese with it and definitely don't regret that. Note the wings came with Bleu cheese and celery also. My wife loved her salad and couldn't stop raving over the Shepherds pie. I did get a taste and must agree with her on how good it was. I took half of my salad and a full Bleu cheese home with me for tomorrow and my wife also brought home half of her meal. We ended up ordering the brown butter cake to split for desert which I will say was outstanding. We will surely go back and only wish that we had tried it sooner. Don't sleep on this one or you will be missing out.

The server was so friendly. The food delicious. We tried several menu items and they were all 10/10read more

Not impressed. Burger over cooked and dry. Ordered burger medium. Why ask how you want your burger…read moreif they are just going to cook it however they want. Fries were mixed. Some were hot some were not Ate at the bar. Bartender/waitress did a good job checking on me. No complaints there. Wish it was better

The food is fabulous. Fresh made, not shipped in frozen, and you can definitely taste the…read moredifference. I opted for the sweet potato wedges with my burger. These were more like a steak fry cut than wedges, but man alive were they good. An actual fresh cooked sweet potato. I choose that option often and these were the absolute best I have ever tasted. The burgers were excellent though they use leaf lettuce instead of iceberg. I took the barrel sauce on the side. It is a spicy ketchup aioli and went well on the burger and for dipping potatoes. I also got some mayo on the side, happy to report no charge on that as some places do. The Reuben balls were out of this world. Plenty of meat, cheese and kraut with the proper amount of crunchy breading. I could even taste caraway so it was just like mini hot Reuben sandwiches. All the above food items are highly recommended. Looking at the redesigned menu it seems they want to stress restaurant over bar which is as it should be with this quality of food. The atmosphere would be enhanced in my opinion if the staff dressed up a bit. They were all extremely casually dressed. The main dining room is all tables; if you want a booth there are a few at the rear of the bar side. They have a good sized outdoor space, but a view of Central Avenue in Middletown does not really grab me. There were a lot of people dining outside. Our waitress was very enthusiastic about the food - with good reason- and answered many questions. She checked on us appropriately though the food was delivered by other people. I don't like that practice. There was one wrinkle, my husband wanted the baked potato but his burger showed up with fries. The correct item came shortly, with apologies, and we got to keep the fries too! We will gladly return and you should too.

absolutely love Bourbon's Kitchen in Middletown! My husband took me there a few days ago to…read morecelebrate my birthday, and it was such a wonderful experience. He ordered a burger and said it was amazing--perfectly juicy and full of flavor. I had a chicken pasta dish that was very good, and we shared the roasted Brussels sprouts as a starter, which were absolutely delicious. Our waitress, Micky, was truly amazing--friendly, attentive, and made the evening feel extra special. The service here is consistently fast and welcoming, which is one of the many reasons this restaurant has become one of my favorite places to visit in Middletown. Highly recommend!

Overall, a nice experience. It looks small when you walk in, but there's a whole other large dining…read morearea to the left that you can't initially see. This main room & bar when you enter the restaurant feels more updated. Server was very attentive, food was delicious. Restrooms seemed a little dirty.

Went in today for the first time for a pick up order. The women sitting at the cash out area was so…read morefriendly. She also was not satisfied with the way our order was and went back to correct it without me even having to say anything upon her doing a bag check. cheese sticks are amazing as well. We will be going back!

Saturday mid day so not busy as downtown Middletown is pretty quiet but glad we stopped in!…read more Excellent burgers/fries and Rachel was VERY pleasant and did it all! Marvin Burger and Mushroom Burger for Val and I. We travel around for local businesses and to try different burgers and this one was delicious. Heard they are opening one in Lebanon and will go there as it's closer to home for us and will take friends. Support local businesses!!!

What a gem! We've driven by for years but finally decided to stop after reading some of the great…read morereviews. The decor is dated...and BEAUTIFUL! I love it that they've left it as is, the vibe this place has can't be found in the newer restaurant trendy builds. Lots of wood and character, a step back into the "old days". The owners and their son are some of the most friendly, down to earth folks you'll ever meet. For an appetizer we ordered the stuffed peppers. We loved it, a little different than the Americanized version, but oh so good. My husband ordered the pepper steak and he loved it. It wasn't slathered in a syrupy sauce, it was in it's own beefy juices, gravy, tender and flavorful. I had the szechuan chicken and I requested it on the mild side. It was so good, the vegetables were perfectly cooked, the chicken breast was nice and chunky and the sauce was natural, not swimming in some bottled stuff. The carrot cake was divine. I mean DIVINE! It was sweet, moist, flavorful, just good. Our cocktails were well made, not watered down as is so common nowadays. we don't mind paying for a drink when it's made correctly. The evening was more than a good meal, it was an experience, which is what brings me the most pleasure. Good food, good people, friendly clientle, great decor, relaxed atmosphere. What more can you ask for?

This place is such a hidden gem! Comfy, cozy and the food is absolutely home made delicious. It…read morefeels like you are in your grandma's kitchen, if your grandma cooked spectacular Chinese food. The service is friendly and warm and answered all my questions about what ingredients are used. I tried the shrimp and vegetables, the Crab Rangoon and the Singapore noodles (made vegetarian by request). The chef came out and talked to us about making anything we needed to be vegetarian and the whole vibe is super cute. Be aware, this is home cooking and worth the wait. Do not be in a hurry, enjoy yourself and make a point to get here ASAP!

Just returned from the awesome pig roast. Food was outstanding! Service terrific and a lovely…read moreatmosphere. Chef you hit out of the ballpark! Loved it!

I don't live in Hamilton anymore, I came home at Christmas and wanted to take my mother and father…read moreto a nice dinner as a part of our holiday celebration so I made a reservation based on other reviews I had read online and we were all incredibly disappointed. I asked for a nice table, but they sat us next to the bar... I'm not sure why since the other dining room was open and no one was in there eating The food was no better than what you could get at the Denny's restaurant... the service was no better than a poorly managed diner, and the ambience was that of a slightly elevated cafeteria... Flavorless, dry salmon, a house wine that ended up being sparkling, despite the fact that it didn't claim to be so on the menu, and a waitress in blue jeans and a sweatshirt that might as well have been working at McDonald's... If you're going to claim to be a fine dining restaurant... Maybe you should pay a little more attention to the fine detail. I can't recommend this restaurant unless you're all about paying a lot of money for very little wow factor.