Food and service were super. I had the covered, smothered, pork chop plate maybe chuleta or…read moresomething (actually can't remember the name), recommended by the waitress, and the customer sitting at the table across from us, it was delicious. Another person that our table got the Cuban sandwich and loved it. Bottom line you won't go wrong with the food or the service at this restaurant. Great local find.

I'm in Athens for work fairly often and this is by far the best restaurant there. There is usually…read morelive music and lots of rotating local beer. They have a pretty extensive menu with a few very good vegetarian options. I always get the root vegetable street tacos and they slap. I've taken many coworkers here and they all enjoy it

We went in for dinner. After being seated we waited for over 20 minutes without anyone…read moreacknowledging us. There were 5 people serving tables. We use to enjoy this place but it's gone down hill quickly.

Great place to eat , really good food and service. A little expensive but the portions are big and…read morethe flavor of the food is great for this area .

There aren't a lot of things that I love better than a local unique bar & restaurant with huge…read morespace, swanky decor, and a few nice surprises. Folks come in very casual attire, some arrive in fully formal clothes, and everything in between. It's a really comfortable vibe and that's something that I appreciate. Maybe you do, too? The owners are a couple and chances are they'll be the ones waiting on you, preparing your food, and treating you love a neighbor who came out to have a good time. Locals who I know LOVE it here. The food is always great, and if the have homemade egg rolls, try them. They're amazing! Also, one of the best burgers I've ever had, and among the ways that we're spoiled in Athens, we have several places with GREAT burgers. Seriously. I mean, don't come to Athens just to eat at a chain. Come on downtown and try places like this and nibble around the edges of town for a few other treats. The name is appropriate. It's THE OPEN DOOR in "the friendly city" in a small, pretty, southern town fercryinoutloud. So I expected that and T.O.D. delivered. Well, I ate-in several times and I don't even know if they Door Dash. It's just an expression, OK? This is not the review to take literally. It's still honest. I've had steak, chicken, prime rib, burgers, the aforementioned egg rolls, and a catfish dinner and it was delicious EVERY time. Every damn time. Folks enjoy the drinks here and this place has huge extra rooms that they open when it's warranted. They don't always have enough staff to be like a chain restaurant/bar and they employ some intermittent staff for busy events, so I don't come expecting a hostess type greeting, white linen, and tables set and ready. They're usually hustling to keep up, take care of their guests who are, from my observation(s), usually friends and neighbors and regulars, and a few folks who are just visiting sprinkled-in for good measure. Yet, it's not so local that the player piano stops and everyone stares when you swing through the saloon doors. Well, through the pretty front door and IF it had saloon doors. It's friendly and welcoming without people being all up in your business. If you're feeling like you're in a hurry, take a deep breath and relax and maybe sit at the bar.

Absolutely the best food in Athens. Best hamburger you can find and incredible service.read more

We come here once a year, first thing they had no ribs, they strongly advertise, l had the salad…read morebar, it was fresh, but they had spillage, not kept clean, my trio hamburgers were overcooked, my wife said the coconut shrimp was very good.

Tried to do a quick stop here on a road trip but there was nothing quick about it. I tried to…read moreexplain this to the waitress to inform my choices but it still took an hour start to finish and nothing was great. The waitress was sweet and the fact that kids get to eat free on Friday's almost made me give this a 3 star because overall it was very affordable, but the quality of the food was just not good. My son's burger was pretty tasteless. His fries were ok. The waitress had recommended the hickory smoked salmon which had a sickly overly molasses-e sauce and was not tasty. The steamed brocoli was fine but none of it was super filling. Despite the nice waitress and affordability, I would not come back even though I'm guessing other dishes are better hence the overall rating being slightly higher than mine.

The food is always great, freshly made and delicious. The staff is always friendly and welcoming!read more

The grade is a 71 at Applebee's on Decatur Pike in Athens. This is a passing score, as grades of 69…read moreand below are considered failing. Applebee's, 2536 Decatur Pk, Athens -- Grade: 71 on Dec 11, 2025 To begin with, the inspector found a live roach in the kitchen; there were also dead roaches and mouse droppings in the area. The inspector discussed a treatment plan with the manager. An employee who entered the kitchen from the back door didn't wash his hands as he began to prepare food. Another kitchen worker preparing raw hamburger didn't change his gloves before going onto another task, but it's required to prevent the spread of bacteria from the raw burger. There's more. When the inspector checked the dishwasher, no sanitizer was running through it, but it's required to properly wash, clean, and sanitize dishes and utensils. The inspector also wrote that employees were wearing excessive jewelry. Rings, watches, and bracelets have crevices where bacteria and dirt can hide, potentially contaminating food. Another employee was observed drinking out of an unapproved container in the kitchen. Kitchen workers are allowed to sip drinks while working, but the containers must have a top and a straw to prevent any accidental spills onto food. (per Don Dare of WATE NEWS)

I was seated quickly but waited a while for the waitress to even come and take my drink order. My…read morefood took at least 30 minutes to arrive and when I got it, I realized after the waitress walked away that I had no utensils. It took another 5-10 minutes for her to return and even realize that she had forgotten to give me a napkin/utensil. My food was good, but for a restaurant not being overly crowded, the service was ridiculous. I believe there was an issue in the kitchen that was impacting everything, but that's not a good enough excuse. Go elsewhere is my advice.

Best burgers around I'd rather come here any day than any other Big restaurant. Anytime I'm up…read morehere. This is where I eat. Just wish there was open on Mondays like today

Solid service and great, tasty American food‼ Still the best burger I've had in decades and for…read morejust $7. Don't overlook their dry-marker board, with the list of today's dessert specials on it. YUM! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Okay I'm in love ! The food is scrumptious ! The service is excellent ! The kitchen is spotless !read more

This restaurant has a knack when someone makes a call in order they will tell you it will take 1015…read moreminutes after you get there 20 minutes later and pay for Your food they Begin to make your spaghetti or pizza, waitresses will sit at the front table. I think it's very trashy and unprofessional, and all those defeats the purpose of a Call ahead order. They did this several times I don't like leaving negative reviews, but something needs to be changed about this

We had not been back to Cracker Barrel since their nationwide Remodeling Fiasco, but figured we'd…read moregive it a try once again... Things we noticed right away included: No manager was ever seen walking the floor, so I can only assume they've done away with the position; Two stationed at the hostess podium were more concerned in playing grab-ass with the waitresses than their job; waitresses/waiters now have to bus their own tables. As for the food, while adequately prepared by the time it arrived at our table it was lukewarm. The fish was just above room temperature, the potatoes were almost warm (yet not quite), and the apples were actually served fresh and semi-hot. They have gone away from canned biscuits now, so that is a plus. Our waitress dropped the ticket on the table mid-meal and never returned. Since its fairly hard to digest a meal with-out anything to drink, I had to run another waitress down to refill my drink. She happily obliged and earned our full tip for the evening. To sum it up, not much has changed over the past year and a half. While it's not really Rocket Science to serve a freshly prepared hot meal to your patrons, for some peculiar reason it continues to be just beyond their desire to do so.

So I met up with my sister and the fam she from Ohio and I from Georgia, and this was the middle…read moreman lol but we were hungry, so this was perfect. It did not disappoint, and everything was delicious. We had a great time, and the service was perfect!!! Even though it was packed, service was on point, and we didn't have to wait too long for our food and beverages. The place was nice and cozy. Was so excited, I bought a couple of Friends and Gilmore Girls mugs that were on sale. Iwish they had a Friend section. This could be our meet point from now on.

The lobster rolls are back and they have some great deals with them and the people and services…read moreare super nice and the place is nice and clean love the food

The food is great and the service is as well , never had a bad experience here . Not as busy as…read moresome places here but still rather go to the "fish camp" every once in awhile .