Ro’s Grille
So we had some good friends of ours tell us about Ro’s Grille in Athens. I had driven by there several times and remembered it years ago as a BBQ restaurant of a different name. I had no idea what Ro’s offered or what to expect. Our friends told us how good it was and how much they liked it. So one day we had some business in Athens and made it over there for lunch. Boy were we pleasantly surprised. They told us how good the steaks are and the homemade hush puppies. They had me at hush puppies.
Entering into the building you come into the lobby with the somewhat small dining area to the left. It wasn’t very busy when we arrived but soon filled up with some people waiting. They seemed to do quite a bit of to-go orders also.
Bearded Stuffed Pups
I knew going in that we were going to get some of those Hush Puppies so looking across the menu, I see these. Bearded Stuffed Pups. They are the homemade hush puppies stuffed with cheese and bacon. Could it get any better than that? No Really? You bet we got an order of them. Now there were a lot more in the basket when they came out but I was eager to give them a try and didn’t want to wait for a picture. So I took one about 4 or 5 puppies into the basket. These were very good. And I’d get them again. The hush puppy itself was great and the cheese and bacon put it over the edge.
Chicken Tenders Kids Meal
My daughter decided it was a chicken tender day and that’s what she went with. These were hand breaded all white meat chicken tenders that she couldn’t finish so I got to try one out too. Very good. Cooked perfectly with a very good seasoned breading. I would consider getting those myself it it wasn’t for all the other good looking choices on the menu.
Beef Tips
My wife got the beef tips. They came with two of the hush puppies and a side. She really liked the beef tips. Cooked to a medium just like she requested. These were very lean as she is a filet kind of girl and likes the lean steaks. These were approved by her and were a favorite with the first bite. This review was during COVID and here was a $1.00 up charge for red meat . I’m sure that is a temporary thing and they will be back to the regular pricing as soon as possible.
The Jack Jack Burger
Let me tell you right now, this thing is a BEAST! I was looking at all the good things on the menu and I was having a hard time deciding. I asked our waiter what he recommended and he suggested the Jack Jack if I wanted a burger. WOW was this big. Melted cheese and thick cut bacon with the onion straws really set this off. The Thick cut back was just that. It was as thick as any bacon I’ve ever had with a great flavor. The burger was so big, I had to cut it in half just to get started. I managed to put half of it in me after the bearded pups and huge amount of onion straws. Let’s talk about those onion straws. They too were homemade and just what you want in an onion straw. Some of my favorite in this area.
Our Final Thoughts
We loved it. I’m looking for a chance to get back there and try some of the other menu items out. I love the home town businesses that take pride in what they do. Even if it was lunch, I felt like they put a lot of heart and work into their products. I can’t find anything bad to say about Ro’s Grille. The staff was very friendly even when the dining area filled up. Our waiter still had time to answer our questions and give suggestions. When you go, and you better give it a try, don’t wait for the peak times as the small dining room is sure to fill up quickly. I’d recommend sometime that you are in the Athens area or looking for something new, give Ro’s Grille a try. You won’t regret it. https://www.rosgrille.com/
