Coming through a part of Texas I never thought I'd be in as an Austin resident, my buddy and I were…read morelike let's check out a local bar in Granger, Texas! We couldn't have had a better reception than at Aces Bar. I forgot the bartender's name but she was totally awesome. With a packed, smoky bar we sat down and she was over to us within seconds to grab us beers. Cash only if I remember correctly, but not a lot of cash for us city folk! Cool vibes and definitely didn't feel out of place even though we absolutely were.

Definitely A Awesome Kick Back Spot To Have A Beer Or Just Play A Game Of Pool, To A Dart Board.read more

From RJ at the front door to the families who pack in on Sundays for local Texas Country music this…read moreplace is the real deal! But wait a minute the owners are there to come by and say hello! The cheeseburger is out of this world!! 10/10 experience and would recommend 100%!!

Fun honky tonk with live music, great food and a good time. Friendly service. Clean restrooms.read more

I walked into CJ's, looked around and left without ordering…read more That is not good. * * * I came into CJ's planning on sitting at the bar, Having a burger and a drink or three, Watching a baseball game and enjoying life. It was the Fourth of July and mid-afternoon to boot - So they weren't as fully set up as they would be on a normal day. * * * CJ's is the food and drink operation of Mel's Bowling Alley. As a Bowling Alley, Mel's looks like it is first rate. The bowling alleys in Austin are fairly lame. This place had a million alleys, a large arcade, and some of the psychedelic ultraviolet-lit alleys that make modern bowling more interesting. As a place to throw strikes, spares and gutter balls, Mel's looks pretty good. * * * However the high quality of the bowling operation does not extend to the food operation. They have two primary bars/eating areas. It being the Fourth of July on "odd hours", one of the rooms was semi-closed. The room where they actually were serving customers was pretty gross. I went to sit at the bar, The bar at literally every single stool was filthy. There were old dishes that obviously had been sitting there for quite some time. Where there were no dishes, the bar was greasy with leftover food and spills. The tables were a little better but not by much. The bartender really didn't seem to care. She was chatting with a staffer. After the staffer left, she was just hanging out. * * * If a food establishment can not be counted on to clean the public areas, How can you be sure the kitchen is not filthy as well? I was out of there, to do my eating and drinking elsewhere. * * * If you go to Mel's to bowl, Check out the food areas before you order any food from your bowling lane. If they are as dirty then as they were on the day I visited, Finish your bowling and go to a more reliable place for your snacks.

Food 3 stars Drinks 4 stars…read moreService 4 stars Came to location to hear Public Disturbance play. They are an awesome local cover band. Music was cover charge worthy and from what I heard from other patrons and staff, they also loved the music. Food was ok. Drinks and service were fantastic. Seating and parking were perfect and restrooms were clean.

Washers, corn hole, pool tables & a smooth concrete dance floor!!! . Hubby & I have come for the…read morekaraoke, took many a lap around the dance floor & revisited again & again to enjoy the friendly country vibe & fun evening. Totally recommend Salado Creek Saloon in Florence Tx!

This is one of those places you don't expect to find, and do and fall in love with it. Staff is…read moregreat, beer is even better

When I'm down and out, I head over to the bar side of Wildfire. This time, there was a different…read morewaitress/bartender. She was GREAT! She was very attentive and kind! Thank you! Usually, I get the chicken and dumplings. I was celebrating getting a new job so, I got the ribeye. I ordered it medium rare. Unfortunately, the cut wasn't good. It was thin and had thick gristle, throughout. I assumed that I would need salt. I asked for flakey salt. The sweet waitress/bartender, brought me kosher salt in a nice container. The salt helped! However, the steak was too far gone to help. It was closer to medium and, again, the cut was bad. (Note: I didn't complain! I'm sure that if I would have, they would have done anything to correct it!) The positives? The green beans were AMAZING! Still a bit crispy and tasted great! The mashed potato's were good. I ordered an Old Fashioned. It was wonderful! The service couldn't have been better! I love the bar side of Wildfire! The seating can be private or meant for people watching. It's very comfortable! All in all, this is the place to go! The service is always amazing! I didn't enjoy the ribeye but, I'm a steak snob. Wildfire will always be my "go to" spot! Sit in the bar area and you will get the best service! Edit to say that the regular bartender is fantastic! He always has been!

Awful customer service. Especially when making reservations…read more I go here a lot, because I like dry aged steak, but I can't get over the customer service around reservations. As a combat vet, I feel uncomfortable AF eating in the middle of a tiny and cramped dining room. The dining room is so small and packed here that I'm surprised that the fire marshal even allows that many people to be sat in there. Still, when I ask for a booth and say that I don't want to eat in the middle of that tiny dining room when I make a reservation, I find it odd to be sat in the middle of the dining dining room only to see that there's multiple parties that were just sat in booths and haven't even gotten their drinks yet--like, they were just sat before us (and we were on time for our reservation). I think you could have a little more respect for your customers is all. For that reason alone, you're not worth the price of your half-baked pretense in my opinion. You get a one-star for that reason alone. On the quality front, the ribeyes I get are more and more consistently riddled with connective tissue and are hard to eat, with a lot of waste. Not exactly the quality of meat cut one expects for the price. Sometimes they nail it, but I'd say at least a third of the time my ribeyes are almost half scrap. The quality seems to be diminishing since I first started frequenting this place. So, perhaps your supplier sucks. Idk. Pick your meat better if you want to demand higher prices. I think I'll stop coming back at this point. 2020 Market has good steak, too. Only I haven't dealt with so much connective tissue in my steak there. And also, I haven't had issues with my reservations there. So you lose me to your competition after having gotten so much money out of me. Consistent quality and customer service could maintain such consistent regular customers in your sales. What a weird way to lose customers. Your whole business is customer service and cooking food well. Do better.

Probably the very last of its kind in the Central Texas area, an actual saloon. Beer and cash only…read more Very relaxing place to have a beer in good company. Almost looks like a house from the outside when you're driving down the dirt driveway. But when you step in, it sure ain't no house. Very humble place to enjoy a cold beverage a little off the beaten path. Behind the bar, there is a very wide window that on looks a horse or two. They have pool tables, few arcade games, and smoking inside. If you're into billiards, rodeo, farming, or ranching, -this is the place for you.

Absolutely loved this place! Great atmosphere, great food, service was amazing. Met the owner while…read morewe were there and he was so nice and made me feel like family.

I was finally able to stop by this bar. I heard so much about over the last few months…read more Decent beer selection. I had to hunt down the food offerings online on my phone and then placed an order when I got a refill on my beer. The poppers were average fare, not much heat but a nice breading and overall taste Bartenders were friendly and interactive Several TV screens, multiple pool tables overall nice neighborhood type bar

Loved this place!!!! We came over from a conference at the hotel nearby and it hit everything I…read morewanted in a sweet treat! I have tummy issues with ice cream and this was not an issue! The spiked gummy bears were AMAZING!! Literally the talk of the fire pit. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Cute little drive up place perfect for a sweet treat!

Nice stop for a quick treat on a hot day. Picture is a small snowcone. I got nectar and guava…read more Guava doesn't taste like guava, just fruity and refreshing. I tried the horchata as well, pretty disappointing, it tasted like sweet water. I would say don't be like me and try crazy flavors, just stick to the basic. Big plus point is their ice: smooth, and not clumpy. It held up pretty well under the heat as well There are plenty of fans and seatings, you just order at the counter or drive through.

The buffet brunch has the same selections both days I went. It has a great variety of options…read more Enjoyed the make your own waffle that's in the shape of TX. The bacon was crisp and tasty. Scrambled eggs done right - not dry. It's nice that you could get eggs - fried, poached or 3-ingredient omelette- made to order. Good selection of juices. Yay for fresh fruit. Note that hot chocolate is an add-on and seems to be from a mix. Servers are friendly and attentive. Nice decor, comfortable seating. This restaurant is in the hotel so it was convenient and included in my Club Level accommodation.

We have talked about going here for about a year and finally made it- and so glad we did. Started…read moreoff with the old fashioned (excellent, really nice Orange-citrus essence), and she had a nice glass of wine, along with the Jackfruit Tacos app. We both enjoyed! For mains I had the braised beef short rib and she had the chicken pasta. Both were amazing! My only complaint was that they were out of the crème brûlée cheesecake! And our server was fantastic! Beautiful restaurant ! Highly recommend, will be back! Looks like they do a weekend brunch too!

Great place to come on a weekday or weekends. Fast space, servers and friendly environment. Great…read morechatting with locals. Cold beer

Food and beverage service is okay, but cleanliness is beyond their endeavors. Everything is…read moreprepared in an oven. No real French fries or anything that is prepared deep fried. Not my "cup of tea."