This has become our favorite place in the Cedar Park/Leander area. Great, creative food options (love the various bruschetta) with reliable quality, and friendly fast service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Kari M
The Grove has been our go to spot for dinner and drinks since we moved here. We went there last week and had a mediocre experience. My husband ordered the forbidden rice noodles and my daughter got her usual pizza. My food was great but my husband’s was very wet and soupy. Our waiter came over and saw my husband didn’t touch it so we told him the issue and his response was yes it shouldn’t be that wet. He asked if we wanted something else instead but we didn’t have time. He even went as far as to say the head chef isn’t in. He didn’t take if off the bill even though it wasn’t edible. Unfortunately this won’t be our go to spot anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Delicious brunch. Excellent service. Returned an hr later for a glass of wine (and a coffee) at the bar and Zach and Robert were superb! Zach waited on us (food service) last summer when I was in town and he truly is one of the best servers ever. Always return to The Grove when visiting family there. Thanks for another special oppty to treat my daughterinlove and granddaughter to special girl time together.
Jeremy Miller
So I have been here multiple times. Always good service! Today however what stood out what our Service was outstanding! I hope to get John again!! What outstanding service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari
Di Leigh
We went here on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm. Was seated immediately outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful day. They have several tables outside, all with umbrellas so you’re not sitting in the direct sun.Our waitress was very friendly and knew the menu, taking our drink and food order within minutes.Food came out within about 10 minutes. I ordered the Salmon Salad with the dressing mixed in. I’m always Leary about doing that but the waitress said they do not drown your salad with the dressing and she was right. It had just the right amount on it. So many flavors in that salad, I ate the whole thing! It was very tasty and the salmon was cooked perfectly.The atmosphere was great too. No over noisy kids or tables. It was a perfect way to spend the day - outside eating good food.Parking: The parking is difficult if you’re going at peak dining times. You may have to park behind the restaurant and walk around to the entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Salmon Salad
Food came out quickly, but was cold. Service was phenomenal, but food overpriced for what it is - especially the kids butter noodles for $6 that doesn't even include a drink. Appreciate the gluten free options, and didn't get sick, so may return, but will probably order a salad or something not expected to be warm.
ReviewerXYZ
The food was delicious. We ordered the 'Be An Artist' Pizza with the toppings of mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers and spinach. It ended up being a great combination. The house tomato pizza sauce, mozzarella-provolone cheese and pizza crust, which was a medium type crust, were all delicious. The service was also excellent being very fast, with our server providing an ice tea re-fill without being asked. The atmosphere was also relaxing. We definitely plan to go back very soon and enjoyed the 2:00 PM on Tuesday afternoon for our reservation. It was a great time for us!!.
Liz
We’ve been to this place a couple times.Food is always nice and staff is pretty pleasant. On our last visit, we experienced a very rude staff member that warranted us leaving early. This place is nice, but not nice enough for staff to be unnecessarily condescending.Upon reading other comments, it seems like the staff members having an attitude is a trend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Lana Martynova
Super rude host, dismissive attitude, wait time for a salad for lunch is over 25 minutes, you ask for a candle for a friend's BDay desert and you don't get one. Overall very pretentious and rude staff.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went for a Galentines night out, and was pleasantly surprised. Usually dining out on holidays is a hot mess or unnecessarily expensive. Not the case here, though they did seem slightly understaffed (took awhile for our server to check on our table, drink refills,etc). The table had a variety of dishes...BLT is the best, hands down. Side salads are plentiful portions and nice and fresh! Friends loved the pizza they had. Tried the mussels and the flavor was fantastic, though there were a couple that were gritty. Cocktails were delish; we'll def be back!
Lovely lovely location. I was there and it wasn't very packed but I've got to say I think my food sat on the counter for a little longer than it should have. My Reuben came out cold and my chili came out cold but my chili didn't even have the cheese in it melted so it looks like it wasn't hot to begin with. I'm a person that likes hot food. Because of that I give the service to Stars even though she was very nice. It's a lively location with a great food menu and an even better wine menu. Even though my food came out cold I would go back. All in all this is a great spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Brian Ethridge
Exceptional pasta, Cuban, and bruschetta in a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karan Lokwani
Great place and ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kirk Risha
Great outdoor patio and food is pretty awesome. Tons of gluten free options too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
BettyeB
Our waiter, John, was fantastic. He was prompt with our order and food. He checked on us, but not too much. He did all this with the most wonderful smile! He seemed happy to do his job! Thank you for making our evening more enjoyable!
This has become our favorite place in the Cedar Park/Leander area. Great, creative food options (love the various bruschetta) with reliable quality, and friendly fast service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
The Grove has been our go to spot for dinner and drinks since we moved here. We went there last week and had a mediocre experience. My husband ordered the forbidden rice noodles and my daughter got her usual pizza. My food was great but my husband’s was very wet and soupy. Our waiter came over and saw my husband didn’t touch it so we told him the issue and his response was yes it shouldn’t be that wet. He asked if we wanted something else instead but we didn’t have time. He even went as far as to say the head chef isn’t in. He didn’t take if off the bill even though it wasn’t edible. Unfortunately this won’t be our go to spot anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Delicious brunch. Excellent service. Returned an hr later for a glass of wine (and a coffee) at the bar and Zach and Robert were superb! Zach waited on us (food service) last summer when I was in town and he truly is one of the best servers ever. Always return to The Grove when visiting family there. Thanks for another special oppty to treat my daughterinlove and granddaughter to special girl time together.
So I have been here multiple times. Always good service! Today however what stood out what our Service was outstanding! I hope to get John again!! What outstanding service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari
We went here on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm. Was seated immediately outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful day. They have several tables outside, all with umbrellas so you’re not sitting in the direct sun.Our waitress was very friendly and knew the menu, taking our drink and food order within minutes.Food came out within about 10 minutes. I ordered the Salmon Salad with the dressing mixed in. I’m always Leary about doing that but the waitress said they do not drown your salad with the dressing and she was right. It had just the right amount on it. So many flavors in that salad, I ate the whole thing! It was very tasty and the salmon was cooked perfectly.The atmosphere was great too. No over noisy kids or tables. It was a perfect way to spend the day - outside eating good food.Parking: The parking is difficult if you’re going at peak dining times. You may have to park behind the restaurant and walk around to the entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Salmon Salad
Food came out quickly, but was cold. Service was phenomenal, but food overpriced for what it is - especially the kids butter noodles for $6 that doesn't even include a drink. Appreciate the gluten free options, and didn't get sick, so may return, but will probably order a salad or something not expected to be warm.
The food was delicious. We ordered the 'Be An Artist' Pizza with the toppings of mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers and spinach. It ended up being a great combination. The house tomato pizza sauce, mozzarella-provolone cheese and pizza crust, which was a medium type crust, were all delicious. The service was also excellent being very fast, with our server providing an ice tea re-fill without being asked. The atmosphere was also relaxing. We definitely plan to go back very soon and enjoyed the 2:00 PM on Tuesday afternoon for our reservation. It was a great time for us!!.
We’ve been to this place a couple times.Food is always nice and staff is pretty pleasant. On our last visit, we experienced a very rude staff member that warranted us leaving early. This place is nice, but not nice enough for staff to be unnecessarily condescending.Upon reading other comments, it seems like the staff members having an attitude is a trend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Super rude host, dismissive attitude, wait time for a salad for lunch is over 25 minutes, you ask for a candle for a friend's BDay desert and you don't get one. Overall very pretentious and rude staff.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went for a Galentines night out, and was pleasantly surprised. Usually dining out on holidays is a hot mess or unnecessarily expensive. Not the case here, though they did seem slightly understaffed (took awhile for our server to check on our table, drink refills,etc). The table had a variety of dishes...BLT is the best, hands down. Side salads are plentiful portions and nice and fresh! Friends loved the pizza they had. Tried the mussels and the flavor was fantastic, though there were a couple that were gritty. Cocktails were delish; we'll def be back!
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Lovely lovely location. I was there and it wasn't very packed but I've got to say I think my food sat on the counter for a little longer than it should have. My Reuben came out cold and my chili came out cold but my chili didn't even have the cheese in it melted so it looks like it wasn't hot to begin with. I'm a person that likes hot food. Because of that I give the service to Stars even though she was very nice. It's a lively location with a great food menu and an even better wine menu. Even though my food came out cold I would go back. All in all this is a great spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Exceptional pasta, Cuban, and bruschetta in a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place and ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great outdoor patio and food is pretty awesome. Tons of gluten free options too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Our waiter, John, was fantastic. He was prompt with our order and food. He checked on us, but not too much. He did all this with the most wonderful smile! He seemed happy to do his job! Thank you for making our evening more enjoyable!