Brooklyn's Down South

A new favorite spot for us to frequent now that we are near Buda. The staff was friendly, although somewhat absent minded with our orders. They made up for it with spot on quality food and drinks. They have an extensive drink menu and an above average beer listing, even if it didn't have anything for me. The restaurant has a nice vibe somewhere between sports bar and bistro.

Food is delicious and they have some extra delicious old fashioneds The banana bread old fashioned is top notch. They have a nice outdoor seating area for those nice Texas days, just watch your head sometimes pecan trees drop pecans on your head.

Today is hubby's birthday so we tried something different. This has been on our list for a year so we thought it was a great place to celebrate. Note: most items are ala cart.We were greeted warmly by the hostess and sat in the front of the restaurant with a great view. Kennedy was our waitress and she was so helpful! After patiently answering all our questions and sharing her advice, hubby went with the alligator bites, braised short ribs, red beans and rice, and Brussels sprouts. I had the lobster bisque and fried shrimp. It was so good! The worst thing on our plates were my shrimp and they were good!If you want to celebrate and have a nice dinner, you must try it!

We came here a few weeks ago for dinner. My fiancé got the Dr Pepper braised beef, which was very good. Definitely recommend that entree. I got the burger and fries which was alright. The crab stuffed avocado was solid quality wise, although I felt $18 for that and $17 for the lobster bisque was a little pricey. This is also in a solid location, in downtown historic Buda.

Great little scratch kitchen in downtown Buda. They have a great selection of brunch items along with drinks! They made a delicious mocktail for me so I didn't feel left out. The food is marvelous (except the pancakes! Dry and flat, get anything else!!) and the service was spot on.

Delicious! Outside patio is just a bit dirty to sit on. Benedict is small, but staff is kind

Came here for happy hour! Service was incredible. Drinks were strong and the fries were delicious. I would come back here to try the dinner and brunch.

So disappointing! We love this place. Each time we are in Buda we have dinner here! It's New Year"s Eve. The place was virtually empty. Our meal was only ok. Huevos were not as I ordered. Black beans were cold. My husband's catfish was good but the beans and rice were cold and the rice was not cooked! Too much money for a 2 star meal!

I dig on the mainstreet Buda vibe. It has that Gremlins and Back to the Future center town feel to it; compact, quaint and homey. Thus, I suppose I'm predestined to entertain all venues that adorn the street as a sort of quenching my lust for a bygone era. Which begs the question, does Brooklyn's Down South live up to the hype I built up in my mind, blending in great food and drinks, maintaining a grounded feel yet elevating the experience? I'm happy to emphatically proclaim yes, it's a wonderful restaurant and worthy to entertain your hard-earned dollars.Brooklyn's is in a very safe part of town with plenty of parking scattered about however looking at the outside it seems very unassuming. Wooden tri- tipped columns support an old-fashioned patio roof with a mixture of brick and wood, seemly ripped right out of the movie Tombstone. However, once your feet enter the building and amalgamation of influences inundate the customer. Silver metal tiles cover the ceiling, dark wood cubbies behind the bar display adult spirits, a lighter grain wood bar separates patron from sud-slingers with TVs strategically placed. The tables are some what of a mishmash of styles; tan and white cushioned booths, dark wood chairs and rod iron crafted tables with generic tops. I don't believe any two walls are the same so if you have OCD, best of luck to you. Let's begin the culinary experience by addressing the spirits. The wine menu is small and have affordable offerings. I'm a Bordeaux French wine fiend which means I was out of luck. That said if wine is a passing fancy or you casually enjoy this might be the right spot. The innovative cocktails are limited as well but well crafted. Brooklyn's apparently likes hot rita's as many of their versions have some chili involved however their house rita isn't hot and well balanced. I also rather like the classic martini as it hits all the right notes on the palate. As for food, I started with the spinach dip which I found odd didn't have artichokes but alas it was pretty good on its own. The cream cheese and sour cream offered the dairy to satisfy the gut while the spinach gave it the earthiness and the ciabatta bread was outstanding. I really enjoyed the offering but would have liked it better with the aforementioned 'chokes. The lobster bisque was all that. A relatively smooth soup studded with nuggets of lobster. The saffron was a nice touch but I did miss a hit of sherry. It's a personal preference but growing up on the coast and eating lots of bisque, sherry is ingrained into my soul as a required ingredient. All things said, it was a great soup. The Caesar salad was really good too. Crisp romaine leaves hold onto the well-executed and homemade dressing (although I didn't catch any anchovy notes). The shaven parmesan added a sharp and salty aspect while the croutons added the much-needed crispy bread crunch. Regrettably I didn't order a full meal so I can't speak with confidence about the stars of the menu but what I did have I enjoyed.Overall, Brooklyn's Down South is a very good restaurant with knowledgeable and fast waiters. The food offers a certain elegance among a downhome USA street setting. The ambiance in interesting and the patrons are lovely people as I did take some time to converse with my fellow customers. I give this restaurant my full endorsement and believe it will give anyone who tries it a great big smile on their face.

The food was good..but just warm when it got to my table. Friendly courteous staff. Ambiance was pleasant setting sports bistro. The only drawback was it was cold. There's no barrier between front door opening and clients so cold air makes the interior feel cold. I am going back because I liked the menu.