Consider yourself “round-up and hoofed” once you try Hoof & Ale! This new restaurant that opened just this past month is becoming a favorite for local meat lovers (and there are some salads for vegetarians.)
Right beneath the Hoof & Ale sign is the phrase: “Neighborhood Tavern.” The owners did a wonderful job of renovating the restaurant to give the thematic feel of a tavern. They wanted to recreate a “gastro pub” (a pub that offers meals of high quality) feel from their world travels. The furniture is contemporary—giving a sense of relaxation, yet in an upscale setting.
The owners are a husband and wife team Kathleen Miraflores and Joseph Rahme. “We are not a sports bar, so we attract people who want to have a good meal without all the loud sounds of a bar,” co-owner Miraflores said. “Also, we offer great craft beers for people who want more than the macrobrews.” Miraflores and Rahme share that takeout is quickly becoming a popular service since they are located near the always bustling Roswell Road.
In addition to catering to all demographics, the restaurant’s menu items are also cost- efficient. Throughout the week there are lunch specials. For the lunch and dinner menus, burgers start at $5.95, sides are $1.95 and desserts are $3.95. Most menu items are made from scratch. In other words, they are “Freshly Made, Freshly Served.”
One of the most popular dishes is the Clayton Burger (pimento cheese, fried shallots, and house pickles.) Jason Collins and his wife Kelly Hicks- Collins, tried the Clayton Burger and split the side dish of mac and cheese with pork belly.
“I thought it was fantastic,” Jason said. “The atmosphere was nice and the food was prepared exactly as ordered. The staff and the chef (Rahme) were extremely friendly. Overall, it was an excellent experience.”
Indeed, I tried the Clayton myself and it was simply divine! I also tried samples of the Breakfast Burger (fried egg, pork belly and cheddar cheese,) the Guacamole Burger (red onion and mixed greens,) and the Grilled Chicken Panini (mixed greens, house sauce, red onion and queso fresco.) I could tell that the dishes were prepared from scratch and tasted fresh.
“Our top dessert is our Double Chocolate Brownie, but our cobbler is seasonal. It is currently pumpkin flavored,” Miraflores said. Some desserts are offered on a limited-time basis. I was fortunate enough to try the H&A housemade CHOCO-RON, which are chocolate covered pork rinds.
Overall, Hoof & Ale’s atmosphere is all about hospitality and quality. The tavern experience, cost- efficient menu, and the friendly and attentive owners and employees all make for a great dining experience!
Hoof & Ale offers KSU students with a current ID and a table of at least two people spending a minimum of $10, a choice of Hush Puppies or share-size Fries.
