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Auburn/Opelika restaurant suggestions?

Posted on 2/2/23 at 11:36 am
Posted by lsubruce
baton rouge, la.
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 11:36 am
Thanks in advance guys.
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 11:42 am to
How long will you be there? Are you looking for nicer dinner spots? Casual dinner/lunch?
Posted by lsumailman61
Gulf Shores
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:22 pm to
The Hound
Acre

We visited these two last trip and enjoyed both.

Posted by lsubruce
baton rouge, la.
Member since Oct 2004
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:32 pm to
2 days. Sorry, yeah just casual lunch and dinner spots. Thanks again.
This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 12:33 pm
Posted by metallica81788
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:46 pm to
The Hound was very good for brunch

Friend that lives there also likes Lucy's and Acre
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:50 pm to
Here you go. Put ** next to some of my personal favorites.

Auburn:
Nicer Dinner:
Acre **
Ariccia
The Depot

Casual Dinner (also options for lunch)
The Hound **
Bow & Arrow
Amsterdam Cafe
Hamilton's

Casual Lunch:
Little Italy Pizzeria ** (also great for late night)
Momma G's (go to the W. Magnolia location for original), make sure to get the nachos if you go. Warning, sandwiches are steamed, which throws some people off.
Pannie-George's ** (meat & 3)
Auburn Draft House - i've not gotten anything other than the burgers, so can't speak to the rest of their food. Beer selection is usually solid.
Niffer's


Opelika:
Nice Dinner:
Cafe One Twenty Three

Casual Dinner/Lunch:
Irish Bread Pub **
Zazu Gastropub
This post was edited on 2/3/23 at 9:09 am
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:55 pm to
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Lucy's


Have not been, but i've heard good things.
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 2:23 pm to
quote:

Here you go. Put ** next to some of my personal favorites.

Auburn:
Nicer Dinner:
Acre **
Ariccia
The Depot

Casual Dinner (also options for lunch)
The Hound **
Bow & Arrow
Amsterdam Cafe
Hamilton's

Casual Lunch:
Little Italy Pizzeria ** (also great for late night)
Momma G's (go to the W. Magnolia location for original), make sure to get the nachos if you go. Warning, sandwiches are steamed, which throws some people off.
Pannie-George's ** (meat & 3)
Auburn Draft House
Niffer's


Opelika:
Nice Dinner:
Cafe One Twenty Three

Casual Dinner/Lunch:
Irish Bread Pub **
Zazu Gastropub


Good list. A couple more:

Mason Jar (meat + 3)
Sheila C's Burger Barn (not fancy, but good burgers)
Baumhower's Victory Grill
Country's BBQ (varied menu)
Mellow Mushroom

There are numerous Korean and other Pacific rim restaurants if you want something like that.
Posted by auwaterfowler
Alabama
Member since Jan 2020
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 7:10 pm to
Redfish on the Half Shell at Acre is an amazing dinner dish.

Bow & Arrow is a very good upscale BBQ place.

Pannie George or Veggies-2-Go for good meat-and-3 lunch options.

The places that others have mentioned, like Amsterdam’s, Arricia, and Hamilton’s, are all good too.
Posted by Kim Jong Ir
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 8:09 pm to
quote:

Casual Dinner (also options for lunch)
The Hound **


I've had some great meals at The Hound. The beer and whiskey selection is top notch.
Posted by 89AUTiger
Member since May 2020
129 posts
Posted on 2/2/23 at 9:11 pm to
Two that I didn’t see mentioned are vintage in Auburn and Botanic in Opelika. Great dinner choices.
This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 9:13 pm
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
37356 posts
Posted on 2/2/23 at 9:15 pm to
Yea the hound is probably my pick as just overall bang for your buck spot in Auburn. Dishes are really good and it has a lot of other offers for whatever you’re feeling. Bar selections are solid, brunch is good.
Posted by coachLSU
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 10:46 pm to
Acre
Posted by BMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:40 am to
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GoCrazyAuburn


Any good breweries there? Our group will be there for a night in April on our way to Augusta. Will want to hit a brewery after playing Grand National that afternoon.
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:45 am to
THere's Red Clay Brewery in downtown Opelika.
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:53 am to
Red Clay Brewery in Opelika is the only one I know of that I've been to. I've only been once. Had their Oktoberfest while it was in season and enjoyed it, but other than that i've never had any of their beers. Resting Pulse is another in Opelika, but i've never been.

Unfortunately not much of a brewery scene in Auburn. Auburn Draft House usually has a pretty decent tap selection though.

Current list

There will be a Jack Brown's opening in downtown Auburn sometime spring 2023, so there is a chance it may be open as well when you are there. The Hound, as previously mentioned, is also another great spot to just post up at the bar and watch games or whatever. They usually have a pretty good draft list that mainly features AL breweries.

The Hound list
This post was edited on 2/3/23 at 9:04 am
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:56 am to
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Red Clay Brewery in Opelika



I've tried to like their beers, but they don't make anything I like.

quote:

Resting Pulse is another in Opelika


I need to try it.
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
37356 posts
Posted on 2/3/23 at 9:00 am to
Yea I can't really speak to how good it is or isn't, as all I tried was a seasonal specialty offer. It was an above average oktoberfest as far as alabama breweries go. Other than that one visit, I know almost nothing about them. Wasn't a big fan of the decor though. I'm kind of over the sheet metal brewery decorations.
This post was edited on 2/3/23 at 9:13 am
Posted by BMoney
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 10:19 am to
Thank you!
Posted by lsubruce
baton rouge, la.
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 3:59 pm to
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This post was edited on 2/3/23 at 4:03 pm
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