The Republic Kitchen + Bar

Review №1

Rating: 2

Food seemed ok, but for the price, was feeling like the execution couldve been better. My wife told me that her grits were a little watery and seemed to lack a smooth creamy texture. My Risotto seemed a bit on the salty side. My sons steak for Med rare, seemed a bit charred. Would be willing to give another try at a later date and see how the cocktails are.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

I don t typically leave bad reviews, or really, hardly ever. I m also a huge supporter of local business and a former server. We came in to celebrate a special day for us. We had our second bad time at this restaurant in a row. The first time, we waited 30 minutes for our drink orders to be taken in a non-busy restaurant while servers cleaned, rolled silverware, etc. the second, the same treatment in a restaurant that was half empty and a 1.5 hours from closing. Thinking we could try again after the first experience, we visited tonight and experienced very similar things, and more. We waited 30 minutes to be seen after being seated, and when we were, we were given water (awesome!) but never asked about wanting another drink. Money missed, as we would have ordered more! We were asked about food during our first interaction with our server, which is fine. Our French fries, which you DO pay a fairly high amount for, came out cold. More or less inedibly cold. However, we were never able to get a server to help us make it right. After about another 25-30 minute wait for food, we did very much enjoy our sliders, which were very good! Upon being ready for the check, we waited ANOTHER 23 minutes (I was keeping track at this point) to even see our server. She was nowhere to be found. In this time, another server brought us an extra dirty martini that we didn t order. No worries. Upon asking about the check with another server, they told us The extra drink was added to your ticket so they re working on fixing it and then it should be right out. Conveniently enough, our ticket was then magically ready to go not two minutes later! This was also the first time anyone had checked how our food was. As a former long-time server, I can tell you the working to fix it either was a lie, or these employees aren t being trained properly. It takes no time to fix that. Eventually we finally received our ticket (martini free!) and were able to leave after nearly 1.5 hours at this restaurant. The sliders were good, but in no way at all will we ever be back to try again just to get a third strike. I hate leaving negative reviews, but I can only handle so much!

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

They place is nice. Wish they had more TVs with UT game.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

Nice place. Narrow menu, but what is offered is good. Lemonade is great. Shoestring fries are very good, too. Sliders and wings are good.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 4

Much better before they changed the menu.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Been here several times. New menu is great, but we miss the nachos! Less beer selection on tap than previous visits, so hope they get more. Never been disappointed with republic. Great place!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Seriously? I ve been here a handful of times over the past three years, just moved to the area and love this place. The food s always great, I have yet to have anything I didn t just love. The cesar salad is fun, different, but makes a nice head nod to a classic cesar. The sliders are awesome, they cook the venison very well. Wings are solid, try the lemon pepper, you won t regret it. Everything s great. I ve only ever sat at the bar, but the bartenders know what they re doing, are nice, and the glasses and cutlery are cleaned well. 10/10 I ll be back and recommend this place to everyone I know. Edit. Their glasses are also super clean, with is a big plus. Parking: There s plenty. Some small spots and some big, you won t have trouble finding a spot though.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

The menu is limited & portions are appetizer size. The food is very good otherwise but the price is high for what you get.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Nikki was my server, she was pleasant and polite.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Great overall experience will definitely come back

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

The menu has been redone and not for the better, we stared at it in confusion for 15 minutes. Other folks must agree, the place was practically empty. Used to be packed all the time.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Great food and great service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 3

This is an overdue review. I ve been to The Republic a few times with my wife. Usually it s an alright experience. The last time we went though, over a year ago, it was early in the day and it was mostly empty. We asked for a booth and the hostess said it was for only large parties. That s the first time we were ever denied a booth and it was hilarious because of how empty the place was. We got sat right next to the only other people in there which was awkward. Before we could even order 3 more people walked in and were given a booth. At that point we just left and have never gone back. I don t see that changing.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 1

Got up and left. The plates set out on the table when seated were dirty. Looked like people ate off of them, and they just put new silverware on top. Never go there.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

I had a great experience. The food was delicious ,drinks were on point!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

The food was ok. Our eggs were cold. The coffee was old. Our waiter came by rarely to see if we wanted anything and instead spent most of his time talking to other staff behind the bar. It wasnt busy so theres no excuse for that. Looks like a nice place esthetically. The food was pretty in its presentation but lacked flavor.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

The food is fantastic and reasonably priced.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

This place has improved over time to be a great quality family dining experience in our sleepy little neighborhood. Do yourself a favor and skip cooking tonight and go treat yourself. I had the Country Fried Steak, and it was great. Crispy fried, tender sirloin bathed in a rich gravy alongside fluffy mashed potatoes - yum!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

My husband and I came here for the first time 3/8/24. We had eyed this place before but due to my food issues, it didn t seem like I could get much to eat. Well, they changed the menu since we looked a while ago. We gambled and decided to go. We showed up right at the end of happy hour, so a couple of things were a bit cheaper. So many things sounded great on the new menu but I wasn t sure how they cooked them. I let our server Emily know so had a dairy issue and she sent Adam over to have a chat. We started with the Mesquite Smoked Brussels & the Roasted Tomato Bruschetta. Sorry we were hungry and I forgot the photos. I moved the cheese off the bruschetta and it was still delicious! I do not care for brussel sprouts but let me tell you, they sure were yummy! I had the Maryland Style Crab Cakes cooked in oil vs butter. The hubby had the Texas Carbonara and they were both delicious and we highly recommend both. They catered to my dairy issue, but if I paid attention to my minor gluten issue I think I would have struggled a bit. I could likely have had the Venison Lettuce Wraps but I didn t check since I stopped Adam at the crab cakes. The atmosphere was pleasant, noise level just fine, bathrooms were clean. We will be back for sure! Thank you Emily and Adam for your help and excellent service! Dietary restrictions: See my review for restrictions. Thanks for reading!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

They completely redid the menu and it s phenomenal! The portions were great, the food is tasty and every ingredient tastes so fresh. I can t wait to come back and try something different next time!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

I love this place! It is so fun to meet here for happy hour and Adam is amazing! He is on top of it and works so hard and always with a positive attitude. He will get you anything you need and in a timely manner. You can tell he loves his job serving is not always easy! The drink I had was the Gin Basil Smash, which is delicious and so refreshing! The Margherita Flatbread is amazing too and so flavorful! I highly recommend this fun and laid back place that s so nice and close to home in this fast-growing area!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Service was great. The crab cakes were good. The breakfast hash is usually topped with Queso which I had on the side. Portion size was on the small side. Crab cakes can be hit or miss. I prefer Pappadeauxs crab cakes but they were pleasant here.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

Went here last night and was not impressed. Service is bad and most of the staff aren t friendly. The cherry on top was waiting an hour to actually eat and as soon as we started eating a drunk guy next to us decided to strike up a conversation. That was annoying enough but he was spitting all over our food as he talked. Don t sit at the bar. The service sucks and clientele are garbage too.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Food and service were good

Date: 7 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Food and cocktails were awesome! Service was fast!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Amazing!!!! Delicious and perfect. Adam was a great server. All the food was impecable. Kobe beef sliders are so good we order 2 of them

Date: 8 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

The pretzel with queso is amazing. Adam and Emily are the 2 best server there. Me and my girl have become regulars.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

The brunch hash was awesome! Great service Great food Food : 5/5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Republic recently updated their menu. Ive been working my way through it. Everything has been great. The previous menu was okay, but nothing to write about. The new menu takes is a whole different level. The Vension Lettus wraps are a great way to start or a great Keto option. Of the Entrees the Texas carbonara (pork belly instead of bacon) is great. The shrimp and grits is one of the best Ive had. The flatbreads are good. The crust is a little thick for what I consider a flatbread but that doesnt take away from the flavor. My favorite is the Angry Primo - Ive renamed it the Angry Puppy. Its spicy... somewhat north of Jalapeño... but if you can take the heat try this one. Then there are the sliders. One of the things that has kept me from trying other things on the menu is the Buffalo Chicken sliders. great spice, the right amount of blue cheese, a little brightness from a pickle, and the perfect bun. I just looked at the clock and its 9pm and the kitchen is closing. If it was earlier I would have gone over and ordered some. Paul

Date: 9 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 2

Too salty! for real why would you put so much sodium in food?

Date: 9 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

Barr is good if you want to drink the food is horrible Sometimes it s good. Sometimes it s bad very inconsistent. One of the bartenders is drunk, half the time went on duty

Date: 9 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

My wife and I had dinner at the Republic recently and as always we had a very pleasant experience! Food was outstanding and the waiter was awesome! He even remembered us from the previous time we were there. They have new menu selections and both of our entrees were great!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 3

Dark. Its like eating in a cave.. If you like to see your food, bring a ring light. Overpriced food for the portion size. Calamari tasted fake. Burger was a complete mess. Beer was flat.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

Some of the items were good. Fries and their chicken taco were amazing. We also ordered jumbo wings but guess what !!! we rather got the crispy buffalo and we asked about it, they were like oh sorry, we will get you wings. We thought they didnt took the crispy wings coz they already placed on our table.. BUT they actually charged us for both and didnt even showed us the receipt while billing. They just made us pay for their mistake. I was surprised by the behavior coz I have been to several states in U.S and never had anyone behave so... I didnt say anything coz we ate those crispy wings as they are better than the other jumbo ones.. but I guess we are never going back to that place, not because if food but because of lack of courtesy..

Date: 10 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Staff was amazing and good was delicious!! Manager chatted with us , which is always nice.. looking forward to the items that were mentioned!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Highly Recommend. The food was great and they have excellent service! (Ask for Niki!) If you are looking for a fun place to go with friends, this is your spot! Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Was disappointed with your place today. Our son and daughter in law brought us in to celebrate Veterans Day. Dad is an Air Force vet and did have on his Air Force hat and a flight jacket with Viet Nam patches. Now we were not looking for a free meal, like some places do give Vets today, or a Veteran discount BUT a thank you for your service from any employee would have been a nice gesture. You advertised that it was Veterans Day but no one at your establishment ever acknowledged an actual Veteran. Disappointing no effort was made on your part . Food was ok, nothing great. My hamburger was tasteless and my husbands catfish was over spiced. Bloody Marys were good. Our waitress was efficient and attentive. But my biggest disappointment was your lack of respecting the day ..

Date: 10 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

First time coming, was immediately turned off by the servers dirty fingernails. Got catfish it was raw server returned it to the kitchen and was a little less raw. Probably frozen catfish filets because the breading was nearly burnt. I are the fries which were good and calamari was cool but over cooked, probably frozen. We ll never be back and I don t recommend this place

Date: 11 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 2

Hate to say it because we really wanted to like this place, but food was not good! I had shrimp and grits which I get often and love. These grits were super, super thick and not tasty. My husband had the catfish and it was horrible. Tasteless, mushy and seemed like they were likely frozen fillets. Hard to get fresh catfish to taste that bad. Waitress was good and fried pickles were decent. Bummer, we wanted to like it!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Thank you Ryan for your generous sponsorship to the Legacy Longhorns non-profit organization! We are honored to be sponsored by such a outstanding owner and restaurant that offers a variety of unique and delicious dishes!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Incredible service, amazing food!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

Sticky table and Cold interior Food was delivered burnt and cold , though replaced the quality was poor. Service was medium quality. Do not recommend for the price and wont be back. Food

Date: 11 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Outdoor seating is is nice, but loud during busier drive times. The highway is right next it.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Cool atmosphere, halfway between a diner and a saloon. Good for kids. Food is outstanding and fresh

Date: 11 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 2

Poor service. Food was below average. Wouldn t recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 2

Not their finest day. Service slow and inattentive. Food all cold. Wanted eggs Benedict for brunch and no one in kitchen could make poached eggs. Never an apology or acknowledgment of issues. Last trip to this one.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

The staff at Republic are rock-stars. The kitchen knocks out amazing food, the bartenders pour delicious drinks, and the wait-staff, host/hostesses round it out to make sure you have a great experience and memories.

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

UPDATE as of Sept 29: Had to come back and sit at the bar for dinner and general festivities. My wife and I got a couple of the last happy hour seats. Plenty of tables available. There was a large HH party next to the bar keeping things rolling. Plenty of regulars that make it fun. Alex and Cam were awesome. Enjoyed the Chicken Fried Steak...A MUST HAVE! Excellent service, excellent food, fun patrons. Meet up and enjoy on a Friday evening. Boosting all stars to 5. Totally overcame the previous visit. Original Review: Popped in for an early dinner on Friday, September 8th...about 5pm. The parking lot was full so I thought theyd be packed but it was wide open. Got a booth immediately. We came here after having a beverage at elsewhere. Wanted a really good burger and was not disappointed. Full bar, varied menu, and decent atmosphere. It took a few minutes for someone to take our drink order but that gave my wife and I a chance to settle in. Dove straight into a dinner order with the Big Tex Burger and Buffalo Chicken Salad. I asked for medium and burger came out closer to medium well but the meat made up for that with a perfect level of juiciness. Excellent fat content for a fantastic mouth feel. The fries were great too...just above shoestring size. Loved them. The Buffalo sauce had a tangy zing to it but I think thats fairly standard for that type of sauce. Not a personal favorite but was tasty for sure. I remember having their salsa on a previous visit and it had a bite to it so they may tend to be on the spicy side for similar items...not enough data to be sure yet. I was craving dessert and was surprised that the server didnt offer anything. Usually servers are always trying to upsell so Im not sure if Im happy they didnt offer or not. As a matter of fact, the server brought the bill before asking if we wanted anything else...not another round of drinks, no dessert, no water, nothing. None the less I soldiered on, opened a new tab, and ordered Cheesecake and coffee. The cheesecake must have been frozen. You can tell when its not fresh. Was disappointed but the flavor hit the spot even if the texture didnt. The server was friendly and attentive but seemed rushed, like she was trying to turn the table. There was a short wait by the time we finished dinner but the apparent rushing was all dinner long. The prices were as expected for this day and age. Looks like a nice atmosphere for HH and/or dinner at the bar. Im sure the service was an anomaly. Want to come back and try the Country Fried Steak! Overall, I liked it.

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 3

Below average, bland food. This is our second trip, and second time confirms there isnt anything special and not worth coming again.

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Very clean and polite staffs

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 1

Had high hopes based on Googles images but fell flat when we got our food. Positives were the atmosphere, good place to watch sports but if your going to cater to men your portion size had to match. Service was great and good fries. I had the fried chicken sandwich but it was tiny. The bun and chicken was cold and it fell apart half way through.Our burgers were also just average, our kids fries were cold. Very disappointed since we live 5 minutes away.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Great cocktails. Perfect for date night.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Got the Hangover Handler burger and a Bacon Bloody Mary. Delicious. Good customer service.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 3

Very average food for the price. I understand there isnt much out that way (Leander), but the average plate with a side salad substitute was over $17.00. For sandwiches. Ill give it another shot, but at those prices you expect good food quality. Hopefully Waterloo comes out this way soon! Good example of matching price with quality.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

Took my younger son for dinner at this local place; front door service was quicker than expected which should have been the clue to things to come. For dinner service, the restaurant was very empty. Waitress was attentive but not confident in the food quality when asked what she recommended; Brussels sprout appetizer my son ordered was so undercooked a steak knife couldn t cut through the stalk; entrees came out-I had to ask the waitress if this was the adult portioned catfish (4 bite-sized pieces) and a mound of over cooked fries (if you were blindfolded you wouldn t know they were fries); shrimp scampi was lame and tasteless until the last bite where all the spices were hidden; overheard our waitress literally talk down the food to patrons next to us

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 3

Middle of the road bar. Drinks are hit or miss, happy hour is still kinda pricey, and their main decor revolves around Come and Take It paraphernalia .

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

The street corn guacamole and chips was the highlight for sure, so good!

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Slow service for not being busy. The burger was TINY for the price. Good beer selection and the wings were okay. Probably wont be back

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

3rd time is not a charm. The first time we came the food and drinks were great but the bar was backed up and took forever to get our drinks. Understandable and since we enjoyed our meal we decided to come back. The 2nd time was worse. Our server was rude and downright terrible. We had difficulty getting what we ordered, got our food before our drinks and then when we ordered another round of drinks we got the check instead. Of course the check included the 2nd round we never got. We had to flag down a manager to get those drinks. He did promptly deliver but didnt say a word just dropped them off. We felt rushed and like they just wanted us to pay and get out. Today we tried again but we didnt even bother to order. When we were being sat down (party of two) we asked for a booth. The hostess said that the booths were reserved for larger parties but right next to us were two ladies in a booth. Why was our party of two not good enough for a booth but theirs was? I could understand if they were busy but there were several open booths with plenty of seating right away. The menu is limited, the service is atrocious, and the attitude of everyone there is unexcusable. The only good thing I can say is when they made us angry enough today to where we turned around and walked out it prompted us to find a far superior restaurant. Dont bother with The Repulic but rather go down the street to Moonshine or hop over to Round Rock and enjoy Whiskey Cake. Both restaurants are far superior in their menus, taste, drinks, and service.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Never disappoints on food or drinks.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

My family and I were seated quickly and directly in the front of the restraint. The place was busy, but as someone who has worked in restraunts, it was not more than at best an average rush. We sat for almost 10mins without even having a server look in our direction. As we were contemplating leaving we had a sever come and tell us she would ask where our server was. She walked up to a male server at the bar who was chatting with someone, he promptly looked over and waved his hand in our direction and went back to talking. That is when we decided to leave and as we were walking away he made a half step forward as if he wanted to say something and then stopped and simply watched us walk out while he went back to talking with someone at the bar. Ive heard good things but as a first experience this was the worst service Ive received. I cant rate the food as I never even got water and the atmosphere was nice but ruined by the service. I have never walked out of a restraunt before and it took some convincing by family to do it this time. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

I have been here several times but tonight we were seated by the front door in the middle and did not get a server or even a notice for 10 minutes in a mostly empty restaurant... I will have to think twice before I go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Everything on the menu is good, wide ranging beer and liquor selection. Great staff!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 1

I m going to start off by saying our waitress was really nice, our drinks were good, the food was horrible, I ve never had food fried so hard before in my life, they have their grease turned on way too high, I ordered chicken wings that made me sick later on in the day. This place was one and done, will never return.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 2

Decent food, plenty of overpriced beer. I just hate country music.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Great food. The service was just ok.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

First visit; Saturday, brunch. Bloody Mary was delicious, but cowboy breakfast was uneventful. Scrambled eggs & potatoes were overcooked & dry.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

I was searching for a Dog Friendly patio and nothing was showing up close. I drove by this place, saw the patio and decided to call. They allow dogs and are very dog friendly. There is a nice patio that has a covered section and an uncovered section with cornhole. The wait staff was excellent and brought out dog bowls for the puppers. I was there for brunch. Reasonably priced drinks and food. Food was excellent and so was the Bloody Mary. Service was excellent.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

The staff really pulled together to get us served after a large crowd came in. Good job.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

Not sure why the place wasnt busy. Bar prices seemed high, even with $1.00 off happy hour pricing. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

I was looking for a late lunch . Sat at the bar and waited almost 10 min before the bartender asked me what I need .. guess she was busy chatting with the rest of the crew .. food was not bad at all .. it s really good .. service is horrible..

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Food was good nice atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

Staff is great and beer and drinks are great but I ve had the country fried chicken back in Feb and thought it was so good only to come and get a dry country friend chicken , it looked as if it was pan seared then fried , I could barley cut into it and with sweet sauce made it taste like a sweetNsour chicken . This isn t what I remember I guess they changed cooks. Whoever this cook is ruined my fav place to eat and drink . I could of had a better fried chicken from a gas station

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Went for dinner, great place! Service and food was wonderful. Had The Texans on Horseback, Airline Chicken and the Texas Size Brownie. Washed it down with the Big Red Rita and sweet tea. Will definitely be back! Decor is cool and meal was reasonably priced.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 2

Sadly, it seems the Republic has gone downhill. The service was absolutely terrible last Friday night. Slow, so painfully slow, and we had to ask for water 3 times. Server got the order wrong and didnt seem to be the slightest bit concerned. Chicken sandwich was paper thin and cold. Its too bad really, this used to be a great place with high quality service.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

The chicken sandwich had a good flavor. However, the chicken breast was thin. There was a deep fried onion and lettuce that made the sandwich look larger. The fries also had a good flavor, and the number of fries was good. The added spice tasted salty, but with the ketchup, they were perfect. The beer was large and cold. The dining area is set up nicely. There are a couple of large TVs mounted on the wall with sports on them. I will say the service was outstanding from the moment I walked in the door. Skyler was my server. She kept my water cup filled, and each time she did, she always asked if I needed anything else. I didnt wait long for my food either after I ordered. Thanks, Republic Kitchen, for giving me another place to dine.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Great drinks and appetizers

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 3

Great music good food

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

I hate giving one star but I ve never been to restaurant that won t serve you because our party was too large. There two tables seated in the restaurant. We had 16 people and asked to broken into 4 tables of four. We were told no. Staff was polite as were we, but they sat a party of 6 (who came in after us). They said they only have 2 servers, but only two tables were sat. 2 servers can t service 6-7 tables?

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

I have to admit, the first time we went, shortly after they opened, we had a horrible experience. Only after hearing some of our friends say that they love going there did we decide to give it a second chance. Im glad we did. This is now one of our favorite places to go in the area. The food, drinks, and service have all been excellent.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Seven of us went to Republic for dinner, it was my moms 94th birthday. The bar tender was our server. He has been there since day one, I believe he said they started in December of 2020. He was fantastic. Was a great experience, and the desserts they gave my mom for her birthday were huge and delicious. This was our first trip to this restaurant, but it will not be our last. My son is moving near this restaurant and he was so impressed he said he will become a regular customer.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Great food. Fun place. Friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Went for husbands grabdmothers 94th bday and o my gosh... what a cozy experience. Our server; Alex, was so attentive and kind. Other staff members checked in on us too and they were wonderful. Despite admitting that they were understaffed, we never felt it. The food came out perfectly on time, the drinks were mixed with care and were amazing. The environment was friendly and warm. What a great place. But id say that the staff was really what makes this place so special. Someone knew what they were doing when they hired them. Parking: Plenty of parking space outside.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

Well this was a restaurant we used to love. And now we just dont care for. Sunday brunch was cold and well not that good. Tortilla soup was 5 bites for 14.00 dollars. Eggs and biscuits we cold and hard. Guess they really just want to be a bar now.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Our server Adam was a real pro. There were 9 of us for lunch. High quality food and service. Would definitely return!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

They have a weekend brunch, One of the few restaurants that are open on Sundays in the area.. The cocktails are really good. Pet friendly patio also. A good place to come sit at the bar and watch sports or meet friends and they have a family friendly atmosphere as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Great food and drinks. Love the atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Food is good but the atmosphere is what makes it. Enjoyable and open.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Great food, staff, and atmosphere but the prices can be high

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

Update: The Republic has sadly gone downhill. I don t know if there is a new owner or what but the quality of food has declined. Also, there was a rotten egg smell by the bar, maybe the pipes? The nachos were fine but the chicken sandwich was a very thin piece of meat. I don t need to return. The Republic Kitchen + Bar is a great place in Leander off Parmer/Ronald Reagan. It has been around for about a year and I m mad that this was my first trip. I guess that means I ll have to make up for lost time. We got the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer. There was a sweetness to it with the apples and honey and candied pecans. So good! For dinner, I got the Pan-Seared Chicken and had to say yes to that when I saw that the chicken was on top of risotto, my favorite. The chicken was a small piece but very flavorful. I got the tots and also some chili which was spicy! Thanks The Republic, great place. I gotta get one of your large cocktails next time too.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Nice place to enjoy a drink. Happy Hour Sunday starts at 4pm. Shrimp tacos are amazing! Wings are tasty! You can only get tacos during Happy Hour!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Good food,service and drinks at a decent price. These guys know what they are doing. I will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

This place has gone way downhill. First of all, today was the second time we have had to wait 30+ minutes for a table despite there being 5 or 6 empty tables. My kids ordered the chicken and waffles which came with very little chicken. The worst thing was that my wife ordered the hash, but we were not informed that they were out of the breakfast potatoes. Instead it was a bowl of soggy fries with egg and cheese. Will not be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Good variety on the menu and great drinks. The environment is casual and comfortable, indoor and outdoor. Would recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Great food and awesome service! Kid-friendliness: Awesome wait staff

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

The guy at the door is always rude and unhelpful.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 2

Our drinks were tasty, but our food was over salted and our table was sticky. I paid $15 for their burger and it wasnt even a half pound of meat.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 1

My fiancé and I tried to have lunch on a Saturday around 1pm. We had previously been for dinner about a year ago, and both loved the food. It s not the most convenient place to go location wise for us, but we had wanted to go again after the first visit. When we got there, we were given our menus. Lots of options, and everything sounded great. We ordered the fried pickles to start. Our server, who was very nice, returned a few minutes later saying that we had been given the wrong menus for that time. Apparently it s only brunch until 3pm which seems very odd. Neither my fiancé or I really wanted any of the options provided. I understand a full menu can be difficult to have prepped all the time, but the brunch menu seems very limited. It also seems pretty lazy of the hostess not to pay attention to these kind of details. When we left their wasn t any concern as to the short stay, nor did the hostess even look up from her phone to enquire about the sudden exit. It was very disappointing.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Had a great evening! I really enjoy talking with the staff. Franklin and Emily were a joy to talk with and they were genuinely listening to me. This was my first visit here. I will be back to make sure that this business succeeds.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 2

Ordered the cowboy chili, got chicken tortilla soup. Kept it because it tasted good, then realized this was not soup. No broth whatsoever, just chunks of chicken with corn.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

The food was tasty, cooked to order, and plentiful. The Caesar salad had the perfect amount of dressing with a great amount of cheese. Croutons were small and tasty. (Not big clumps of stale bread). Loved it. The beer was served with appropriate garnish and cold! Loved this place !! Parking: Two handicapped spots right in front. Plenty of parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 1

From the nachos to the food and drinks the worst taste! Nachos felt like I was chewing gum. The kettle chips taste like it was seasoned with a ton of salt and dirt. Burgers tasted burnt and the margaritas had no flavor at all!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 1

On 11/26/22 my family and I went in with another family. Weve all ate here several times before, but this was the first time with the new menu and new chef. I ordered my usual- the Steak Salad. It was brought out with chopped cilantro covering the steak. Im super allergic to cilantro so I kindly asked the server for a new salad without the cilantro. He explained that with the new menu it comes with cilantro lime dressing, so I asked for ranch instead. After waiting 20 min. it was brought out with chopped cilantro AGAIN! This time I asked to speak with the chef. Instead, Frank came to speak with me and told me Its not cilantro, its green onion, the kitchen doesnt even have cilantro. Thankfully I know the difference between a green onion and cilantro. I know exactly what Im allergic to! If I had listened to Frank and an ambulance was called, it would have been on The Republic! My severer was apologetic and kind about the situation and I know he has nothing to do with the kitchen. But, the kitchen needs to quit arguing with me and get it together.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Great restaurant and bar. We loved the atmosphere. The steak and pulled pork sandwich were both tasty. The drinks were on point. Our server was attentive. Definitely will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 4

Nice ambiance, attentive service and my husband loved his Korean Pork Chop dinner. I removed one star for very limited plant-based options and no hot tea or decaf available. Now that the evenings are getting chilly, I would love other vegan options than a salad or hummus plate. If Im going to spend $80+ for the 2 of us, I would at least expect a hot dinner and availability of a warm beverage.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

Served me a rotten steak. Manager didnt even bother to come by after I sent it back. Do not eat here.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Come early. It s getting crowded and they have only a few booths. I don t like their chairs, but goes definitely with their rustic decor. Service was slow. Took a while until we got the drinks ordered and another while until we finally had an ice tea and another while til the beer came. But she was friendly and wasn t really her fault. Food was good. I like their twist. A little bit more fries would have been nice. But everything was tasty and warm. Four stars really just because of the wait times, because it really wasn t that busy in the beginning and there is really room for improvement.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Great drinks and delicious food! Service was awesome and they were so nice even though we sat there for a long time talking. Probably my favorite place in Leander now. Parking: Plenty of parking available

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great place. Good bar and really good eats

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 1

Wish I could give negative stars place was over priced for the food and my whole meal tasted like it was burnt. But the did have great customer service other than that I wouldnt even feed my dog this food.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 1

Chicken sandwich was raw. Like literally not cooked on the side. Pink. Got a new one. Paid full price. No one seemed too concerned.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Really nice bar comfy chairs great service and above average bar food.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Went on a Friday night around 7. Waited 20 minutes for a party of 2. Service was excellent and the food and drinks were delicious!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

No one greeted us and we waited 30 minutes to be given water.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 2

This place is not bad to go have a beer and watch sports but I would never eat their food here again my friends took me out to eat all 7 of us mostly all our food came with fries somehow I thought their awesome hash browns come with it I m amusing they got rid of it so we tasted the fries they were really cold probably 30 minutes old I had the 3 pig Burrito the bacon was burned and the tortilla was really cold the staff was pretty nice and awesome I ll come back next time to have a drink but I will not eat anything for me here anymore

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 1

I wanted to like this place, but it just wasnt there. I brought my daughter here to eat and we loved the atmosphere and the staff was nice. The food however is where it falls apart. It took upwards of 30 minutes to get our food. I ordered a Cornish hen, which was $21. I got the smallest piece of chicken that I have ever seen. I wouldve been better getting a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. It wasnt cooked well and was flavorless. I felt jipped. They did a good job on my daughters chicken sandwich however. She got fried instead of grilled and they accommodated her. Overall just a lackluster experience. I may give it another shot sometime and pick something else, but this definitely wasnt worth it.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Was really looking forward to trying this place after hearing about it and reading reviews. I will also mention I do not post reviews often. Very very slow service. About 45 minutes to get our food after we ordered and it was not a peak time. When the food did come out, it was in 3 different portions among 4 people, several minutes apart and no one in our party liked the food. It was all dry, greasy or not-seasoned. Do not reccomend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Upon entering we were quickly greeted and showed to our table. Unfortunately that is where the good points stop. The floor was sticky, the table felt a bit oily, and the glasses were dirty. The metal chair was designed for toddlers, the seat was so thin. I do not have large hips, by any definition, but had to sit at an awkward angle to feel like I did not have metal bars squeezing my hips. That aside, wife and I heard good things about the restaurant. So we decided to stay. Our waitress took a good 10 minutes before she stopped by to get it drink request. After we put in our request, I had a question about the sausage, which was not answered till after the food was brought out. I then asked for bacon instead. What was brought out, could be called bacon I guess. Barley two pieces, that were exceedingly thin, and cold. I could not finish them, and I love bacon. The omelet was all but flavorless. Salt to the rescue there. In the end, nearly 50 dollars for two people to eat brunch. Lack of service, lack of flavor, lack of cleanliness, lack of good chairs. We will not be going back. I do not recommend anyone else going either.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 2

They re slogan is come and taste it . We came, we tasted, and it was okay. Just okay. The brussel sprouts and pickle appetizers were average. The tacos were good, but who puts tail-on shrimp on their tacos?(they do). And they ran out of my favorite beer. The service was lacking - we had to find the server to order food and ask for more water.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 1

Order take out online. Arrive at time food was to be ready. Told it d be ten more minutes. Twenty minutes later, no one had provided an update, and inquired about order. Was told by one employee they couldn t help me, another said she had calls to take and would get to me. Other staff members just looked and me and walked past without asking if I needed help. After another 5 minutes finally was helped and received food. Once getting food home it was a joke. The photo here is of the $9 kids quesadilla that was supposed to come with tater tots. Laughably bad. Small portions and high prices. Salad ordered came with wrong dressing as well. Avoid, many other better options in the area.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 1

It was closed. The sign said they were open but the door was locked

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Different take on food. I had the patty melt and liked it. A lot of meat!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Great food and excellent staff! Cant wait to go back and try the other items on their app menu. Bacon wrapped jalapeno was awesome!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 2

If i had to summarize it in one word: unfun Both our plates were very uninteresting even tho they sounded pretty cool in the menu. And generally that was the whole vibe of the restaurant. The food wasnt bad, mind you (Although not good either), or anyone rude or anything, but ..it just felt like they arent really trying to impress anyone. Meh Oh, about the tables.. They were very disgusting. They were sticky and you could see the yucky stuff in the wood, someone really should do a scrub as it looks like no one did it in years. Also no server cleaned our table before we sat down(and they sat us down). In that sense it was very negative.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 3

Been here several times. I really enjoy sitting at the bar. Great bourbon selection. Usually great service. Lately it seems to be less impressive. Food seems more rushed and less attention to detail. Brussel sprouts burned to a crisp and average wings. Bar service is far less attentive. Thinking twice about going back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

I made reservations in advance for a girls night out to celebrate two friends birthday. When we got there they couldn t find the reservation but it was no big deal because we were early enough that they weren t super crowded. The atmosphere was great and the food was yummy!!! The reason I m only giving it four stars is because the air conditioner was out and they were really short on servers. The gal we had was pleasant but she could only handle so much. The slower service wouldn t have been so horrible if it hadn t been so hot inside. I will definitely go back and try it again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Nice Texas spot for drinks and dinner.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

The food was much better than i expected since it was our first time. The steak was a bit salty but cooked to perfection. Our waiter was really kind and helpful, just a great server! We will definitely come back again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

It was just okay. I came for happy hour on taco Tuesday. Sat on the patio. It wasnt busy. Service was quick and friendly, but the food was mediocre. The brussel sprouts were the best thing we ordered. I also tried the nachos with steak and it was way too salty. Parking: Lots of free parking

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 1

Very poor food and service. Ordered the chicken and waffle. Waffle came completely covered on hot buffalo sauce, asked for another they charged me 8 dollars. The chicken is described as chicken thighs, came as chicken nuggets that were hard and not fresh at all. They were the frozen chicken you buy in the freezer section that you put sweet and sour sauce on. My husbands food was missing half the order, they didnt rectify or adjust price. HORRIBLE FOOD, HORRIBLE SERVICE.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Food was good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

OMG this place is amazing. Not only are the cocktails wonderful, the food is so flavorful. We ve eaten at a lot of places around ATX and this place was def worth the trip and we WILL be back. Too many other drinks and dishes we want to try. I don t have the menu names correct below, but you ll find the dish on the menu. Didn t take any pics but we had: Appetizers: Brussel sprouts-best we ve ever had, anywhere! Short Rib Sloppy Joe Sliders-unlike any sloppy joe ever! So much meat and so full of flavor! Main Dish: The Patty Melt-wow! Best burger ever!!! The two of us shared all of these and we were STUFFED! Ask for Ashlee, best waitress by far since pre-covid! Knowledgeable, attentive and super sweet!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

This place is pretty good, but I felt food is expensive, we ordered 4 beers of hazy IPA it was around 24 and we did 2 orders of weekend special which was $22 of each, felt it was expensive, will I go again? hell yeah definitely, may be will not order food but drinks yes. Their customer service is pretty good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 2

Wow.... now I know why this places has been vacant the last two times in..... service is lacking big time. Not sure if well be back any time soon. I think Im being gracious by giving it two out of 5..

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Extremely tasty, great atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 2

I have mixed feelings about leaving 2 stars. I would have left 0 stars on this trip but have left 5 on past visits. Order Nachos, Sloppy Joes, Kids Mac and Cheese, and Guacamole. Nachos and Guac was under flavored so we added the sloppy joe meat to the nachos in hopes it would make it better. Sadly the only thing it did was ruin the sloppy joe...... Just moved everything to the side hardly eaten. Server came back, noticed the full plates, then we ordered some soup that was ok, a little to salty. I would have had a better chance getting my server if I just went to the host stand and ask for more water. Im big on customer service and it wasnt crazy busy or anything. Paid the 64$ and yes we left a 20% tip and called it a good night. Stopped by the HEB and grabbed some soup and fresh bread and dealing with the heart burn.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

10/10 everything we ate was absolutely delicious and exceeded expectations! We got a burger and a patty melt with tots! (HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE TOTS!!!) The pretzel app was to die for! Draft beer was pretty amazing as well. Very cool atmosphere. We will be back again! Our server was very attentive and did an amazing job as well. Overall, just a great experience!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 3

Best and wow

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

We stopped into this place totally randomly and oh my gosh the food is AMAZING!! It s a little pricy but well worth it. I will certainly try out the brunch soon! You won t regret this place.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

This place is BIG on service and hospitality! Our server Riley was kind and attentive, without smothering. Food was picture perfect and tasted even better than the pictures show. Cocktail was strong {I m not complaining ;)}, but I did add my coffee to it! Yum! I can t recommend this place enough!! Best kept secret!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

The appetizers were great we had the Guacamole and also the Brussels both were fresh and delicious. I also had a Big Red Rita it was good. For my entrée I chose the Chicken Fried steak, the steak and gravy were excellent, but unfortunately the veggies it came with tasted a little freezer burnt, not nearly as fresh as the appetizers. Overall it was great experience I will be back but will probably not order the veg that came with the CFS again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Talk about 5 star service, tucked away in Leander! . When I walked in, the hostess greeted me and walked me over to my seat in the main dining area. But I was more fascinated by the bar lounge, so I found a good spot at the bar. . The bar stools are one of the most comfortable chairs I have sat on. Its the perfect height to the bar and the bar countertop is a good size to where the bartender is a comfortable space from you. . The inside of the restaurant was clean, and it felt like you were eating at a downtown restaurant. . At the bar, I ordered the shrimp and sausage plate. It tasted so good! I asked the bartender if the chef owns the place, because it felt like the chef had served me a masterpiece. . Talking about the bartender, I have to give a huge shout out to the management team that trained the team members at this location. Everyone was professional, courteous and most importantly fun to chat with. Also, the bartender made a mean pineapple margarita! (Highly recommend you get it!) . The inside of the restaurant was broken into booths, main dining, bar, game area, and patio with a game outside as well. . The management team at the Republic hired a great interior designer. The restaurant felt complete when you walked in, and the service definitely made a strong impression on me to return back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Food was solid. 9/10

Date: 2 years ago