Austin’s Bar & Grill

There are not that many choices in the area… I think all of the locals just are used to this mediocre meal.
Service from Abby was spot-​on. She was friendly and attentive. No problems here. She single-​handledly gets the 2 stars on this review.
The food was… Sysco quality at its worst. My burger was something that they served me in elementary school. The french fries were worse — and it is hard to screw up french fries! If the big fast food chains were wanting to do a «fry-​off» competition, and they wanted to throw in a ringer for just how bad a french fry could be, THIS would be it. Not even ketchup could help these cold, wet, limp slices of potato stuff surrounded by the absolute nastiest artificial fried crust.
There is a BK down the street I think I’ll try when I am in the area next time. But for a beer and a friendly smile, I may stop by and ask for Abby.

Service is slow. New management from what I hear. What I do know is prices went up considerably! Everything is ala cart so a burger is one price, sides another, etc. only gluten free options are a baked potato and a side salad which will cost you about $ 11.
Not impressed at all.

Horrible. Ordered a chicken sandwich that was drier than the desert. They charge extra for different things. Everyone in our party was dissatisfied. Will not be back.

Since they have upgraded their menu the prices are up and service is down. The food is mediocre. It’s always been mediocre. The service usually makes up for that. The servers seem to be confused about where they are. My visit today was to have beer and watch the Royals and something lite to eat. The Royals were stinking it up and so was the server. I am guessing to when you order a burger it doesnt automatically come with sides. You can easily be confused because because sides mean cottage cheese fries etc. It you want toppings you have to go to the toppings bar and get them yourself. Gimme the pickles and tomatoes and KETCHUP. So if you visit, remember toppings you get yourself and sides are fries. If you ask your server he/​she might not have the mental capacity to explain it. One good theng is the kitchen somehow is spot on. Perfectly cooked burger. The kitchen 90% of the time is on it. If you just wanna drink sit at the bar. Service is better and the drinks are cold. Food choice still sucks but I guess you can’t have everything.
Also, this place has been at least 6 years. They should know how to do things.

Great addition to the neighborhood – clean, great service, good food, extensive draft beer selection. Lots of TV screens if you want to watch the game. Disagree with picky posters – prices are fair for a higher end place (this isn’t Hardee’s, after all). We intend to become regulars!

Had take out and my burger was on the smallest buns. I was charged 3 $ xtra for a substitute side salad I got instead of fries. And they gave me ranch for my ceased side salad. The hamburger was pink in the middle when I asked for well.

Pretty neat bar good happy hour prices and offers. Cool experience! They have TV ‘s everywhere nice place customer service is great.
I sat at the bar to have a a beer to kill time but I ended up being there for 3 beers and 3 testers of beers my bartender named Brandie with an «I» okay I forget if there an e in her name or not but she was great that’s what customer service is all about! I ended up tipping her $Customer service there is amazing people just should get on technology to use Unilocal to help this business out. Their staff A++++ I’ll deff come back because of the service

Horrible.
We were on our way home to KC. Stopped by to have a late dinner.
Food was absolutely unacceptable. Burger fell apart and was completely unable to maintain it’s «patty.»
The grilled chicken bun was so soggy it was disgusting.
To top things off, there was such a crowd of «kids» screaming, at the top of their lungs, every vulgarity you could think of. I finally asked them to move, and, quite a crowd of them started «ganging up» on me.
We finally left, realizing we were in some redneck town, and, this is how they run their business.
The waitress said she called her manager. But, there were still two or three guys hanging around egging on a fight.
Really? I left high school decades ago.
Won’t be back. If you’re into more «family friendly,» I’d avoid this place. At least on a Friday night.
Edit: our waitress was pleasant. But, there seemed to be no one controlling this obnoxiously loud atmosphere.

Food is just ok, buns are terrible. They changed their buns a year or so ago and they are not as good. The curbside service isnt good either… they dont post anybody to watch for you, so you gotta go inside to the bar and pay anyway. Prices are too high also

I used to frequent Austins in Olathe in early 2000s. They had great burgers and good prices. Over the years and after expanding to Gardener, the food quality has fallen off. And prices have skyrocketed. Burger of Burgers used to be my fav in town. Now it’s an average burger and comes in over $ 10. Their lunch specials are dine in only. So if you work and want to pick something up, you can’t take advantage of the only way their food is a value. Wait staff is ok. Depends who you get, but it’s not consistently bad or good. Steak sandwich is good, but the cooks can’t seem to cook the meat to the wellness you ask for to save their lives. I usually ask for medium, and it comes well done.

So long as they continue to buy their beef from Scavuzzo’s, I will be a lifelong customer. Best hamburger within 25 miles. Great value for the price. Occasionally they have the sports volume up too loud. I’m told the salmon is good also. The managers and servers have been uniformly excellent.

12 of my family members went there around 12:30 on a Friday afternoon. Big group but they were polite and got us a table within 5 minutes. Service was super fast! My husband and I shared fried pickles and they were probably the best I’ve ever had! Would recommend!

We’ve been there a few times, food is good. The steaks are seasoned right and the fries are good. I have had problems twice with the steak not being cooked right. The first time I ordered medium and it came out well done. They did comp the meal, and offered to give me another one. It happened another time but it wasn’t too over cooked, so I just ate it. The chicken sandwich is good also.
The service is sometimes not so great, its hit or miss. Another complaint is you have to get your own condiments at the «condiment bar», not something you I agree with when you are expected to tip. Overall quality food and drinks at decent prices. I will go back.

I love Austin’s Bar and Grill!
This is such a fun little joint that is conveniently located off Moonlight and 56 Highway. They have really delicious french fries and bar drinks. I always get the grilled chicken sandwich with honey mustard and ranch. It is enough for two meals.
My only complaint is that the service is spotty at times. But, not enough to keep me from coming back!

Good for lunch and possibly for beers after work. Friendly staff. Food is OK. Not too much imagination goes into the menu. Price is a bit on the high side for the area.

Blah… I know there is not much to choose from in Gardner KS but Olathe is not too far at all. I went here because someone else in my party chose this location. Wait staff is horrible, not friendly and slow. They are definitely not servers they are order takers. Food quality is poor and priced high for what you get. I do not recommend this place at all.

Not impressed. The first time I went there I got a burger and I asked for ketchup and the waitress told me I had to get it at the condiments stand. If I wanted to get up and get my own ketchup I would have gone to McDonald’s, I want my food to come to my table ready to eat. not have to get up to put what I want on my burger.
I’ve been there twice and haven’t been impressed by anything either time. Won’t be going back.

Not bad. The waitresses are great, haven’t had a bad one yet, but the food is just like Applebees. Except the potato soup… I could eat that all the time. But it’s not too bad and a fun place to go; I always play it safe with the soup or the mushroom burger. Spinach artichoke dip has wayyy too much spinach in it.

average run of the mill bar food. Truly more like a sports bar.
Also, don’t go there if you want to talk, the TV or music is so loud you can barely talk to each other.
Food is very average, nothing to get excited over.

Service is always pregnant with a smile. If one argued it’s the best place in Gardner KS to eat I would not disagree. Mostly burgers and home cooking kind of entrees. It’s a sports bar and grill so expect big loud TVs with meatheads throwing balls at each other. Not much more to say.