Frisco and The Reckless Shepherd

Was my first time at Reckless Shepherd when a friend asked to do a happy hour, was just the two of us. I originally walked in the Friscos/restaurant side and they pointed me to the Reckless Shepherd side. The Reckless Shepherd size is a large almost-warehouse space with bar top tables, a small stage, and views of the brewery. Ordering is done via online app and typically food and drinks are quickly delivered.The food is good, but a little pricey. The beer isn't my favorite but it's fun to try the different options. There is parking out front, though not sure what happens on a busy evening as it's not a huge lot.

Went with a group to see a live music event here recently. The good news is the space is ample and they did NOT oversell the tickets. Thanks for that. Also, the back part of the venue is quieter, if you like that, or you can situate yourself closer to the stage. Very well done. Unfortunately, the service model, beer, and food left some to be desired. The service model is awful, the usual "order on Toast, and we'll bring it". So no interaction with servers, in fact there are no servers, just food/drink runners. This has never worked well in any place I've had to use it. Terrible decision just to milk more profit. The drink runners couldn't even tell us which beer was which, which is absolutely asinine. Speaking of beer, it was uniformly lackluster. Really needs some work to get to a decent level - sorry, brewmaster (if there actually is one). A swing and a miss on beers. All of them. Food, not awful, but not "good". In particular, the pizza was thin crust and limp - so extremely hard to eat. Mediocre quality in the taste department as well. And here's the kicker - they don't bring any napkins with food, so YOU have to get up, go well across the room, and find the tiny thin napkins. And lastly, the service staff - I'm sure - are underpaid and not happy to be there. The result - they're not friendly. I'd summarize the place like this: Corporate Greed and Profit Taking at the expense of Quality and Good Experience. QED

I came here on a onewheel group ride with a few friends- we were able to charge our boards outside while we ate and had some drinks. I had the whipped feta and cheesesteak egg rolls and both were great!I love the beer cheese that's served with the egg rolls-You can order on your phone or go inside to order your food-Both areas (indoor and outside) were really cool and great for parties and groups- there was a live band playing inside while we were there.The bartenders were really nice and attentive and they had a great beer selectionI got an ipa and the blueberry sour and enjoyed them both!

If you're looking for a solid happy hour spot, this is the one for you. The space is large so it can accommodate a large party. They also have parking spots outside so you don't have to worry about street/pay to park. It is two separate locations as one is a restaurant and this one is a brewery so this entrance will be located straight on from the parking lot versus the other is from the side. The system they have here for service is flawless. They have an online service that you can view their menu, order and pay at the end! It is easy to use and I thought it saved so much time rather than waiting for a waiter etc. We ordered a ton of food here and I have to say, everything was very good! My favorite was the pita and whipped feta & honey. I also liked the burrito. It was a California style which has fries w/ steak. The steak was so tender which I did not expect so highly recommend!

Came here on a Saturday night with my family, and surprisingly, we were seated right away. Our server was Victoria, and she was great! We started off with the cheesesteak egg rolls. They were fried perfectly, and the filling was tender and flavorful. I do wish the cheese dip was a little thinner, but they didn't really need it. I got the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta as my entree. It was really good. I like the spicy sauce, but I think I would have preferred a different type of pasta. They used cavatappi. But other than that, it was a delicious dish. Everything came out piping hot, and quickly. There's so much on the menu I want to try, so I'll definitely be back!

The vegetarian sandwich was surprisingly good for a brewery. It's rare to find a satisfying vegetarian option at a brewery that isn't just smothered in cheese, but they nailed it with a variety of roasted vegetables stuffed into the sandwich. The fried pickles starter were tasty, but I wish they were a bit crispier. The sweet potato fries were enjoyable, though I would have preferred them a tad crispier as well.The atmosphere leans heavily towards a sports bar/unpolished brewery vibe, which makes it a great spot to watch a game. They have plenty of TVs around the main dining area, which is convenient. Our waiter was attentive despite mentioning he was new. He took good care of us throughout the meal. It wasn't crowded when I visited; we walked in and were among only a couple of parties there for a weeknight dinner. This is a solid choice for a casual weeknight dinner or to catch a game, with straightforward food options where everyone will find some thing to eat.

Good beer, good food, with service that brings things out quickly. However. If you're wanting a brewery to relax at, come after 8 when it's 21 and over. Because otherwise there will be literal hoards of preteens quite literally throwing trash, jenga bricks, and pool cues at each other. Screaming, cursing, and hopping and hollering. Before the kids came, it was great! After, I couldn't wait to get out. They use the toast tab ordering system, utilizing the phone to send back, things are delivered quickly, food is fresh. But the servers don't linger or really check in. I don't mind that personally, but I can see how people could mind that. The pub is a music venue, with black lights, changing imagery, and it's a really cool place! Just maybe come after 8!

Overall: delicious beer, fun events, okay food, and good service We've been for an open mic night and Dueling Pianos. Both events were free and really fun and the beer was excellent- we tried lots of IPAs and sours. Reckless is a big room with a bar, a stage, lots of high top tables, some couches, pool, ping pong, giant jenga, giant connect 4, and other fun games. I like the vibe and how many things they have to do. It's not the cleanest, but I get that since they host so many concerts. They don't have high chairs that match the height of all the high top tables, so when we brought our son to open mic we had to sit on the couch which wasn't a huge issue since the place was empty. You scan a QR code and do all of your ordering online. Food and drinks come out relatively quick. I always prefer to have the option of a paper menu and server because I don't love being on my phone when I'm with my son or on a date but it was still okay. Our food was fine. We've tried the pizza, onion rings, burger, salad, and chicken sandwich. Nothing I would rave about, but I like how much variety they have for being a pub. There aren't a ton of breweries around with food, so just having food is a pro in my books.

I went here twice, both were in February 2024. Once was my birthday party we went to a nearby Indian restaurant and then were looking at options to go afterward. The beer was good here. There was a band playing, which was solid with a nice stage area and some high top seating. They also had games like Jenga, ping pong, etc. The staff was cordial. The other time I went was 12 days later for a Meetup, which I had another good beer. I hadn't had the food here, but been to Frisco's in Gambrills and honestly not a huge fan of their food but it's not too bad. I'd return here although I'm not a big drinker or bar person that often like I was in college/20's. But I'd come back to socialize or watch a band.

Best pizza in the area. That isn't saying much at all, but it's definitely very good. All of the food is great, but it better be for the price you're paying.Definitely one of the few bar/restaurants in this area I actually enjoy and keep coming back to. Apparently everyone else feels the same way, since this place can get INSANELY busy, especially for shows, making parking the occasional nightmare. But the service never falters and is always on point. This place has an awesome staff, for sure. I give it a solid 4.5, but Yelp only prefers whole numbers it seems. Overall a solid place for dinner and drinks that shines above the rampant mediocrity this area has to offer.