ODonnells Cafe & Pub - Lockhart (TX)

5 /5 Kellie Havrilak: We went on a cold day and ordered grilled cheese sandwiches and the tomato soup. My goodness flavors were bursting everywhere. The grilled cheese had different cheeses on brioche and a touch of aioli. The soup was rich with herbs and so perfect on this cold day. They had hot buttered rum for us but we choose chocolate mousse instead. I’m hooked on this place. Service is always swift and nice. The chef is very accommodating l hope he never leaves.

5 /5 Trine Santa: Another Lockhart gem! I have only had this one visit, but know enough to know I will return. Chuck made me a fantastic French Martini while waiting for my to-go order. She was personable and attentive, everything you want in a bartender. Will bring my Austin gals to have a happy hour there sometime soon! Today, we got the baked potato, the Ben Franklin, the english tea sandwiches and The Lula. All the sandwiches were pretty fantastic…even to-go. The pesto mayo is reason enough to return, but the lunchmeats tasted fresh and the toasted bread was crispy, even with a 10 minute drive home. The baked potato was delicious and well seasoned….but certainly not the “biggest in Lockhart”, as it was named. BUT! Even in saying that, I would indeed order it again. My friend from Houston indicated this would be a draw for her return to Lockhart. She loved the tea sandwiches!! Overall, Id say, it’s worth a try!!

3 /5 Debbie T: The building is old and interesting. There were 3 of us and we were greeted and sat quickly. Nothing was pushed, no specials, nothing. We ordered the Chicken Little, East Coast Club and a West Coast Club. My sandwich came out dry so I had to ask for mayo, sandwiches only come with chips as the side. Everything was good except the waitress could have been a little more attentive.

4 /5 Kayli DePeña: The Rueben was delicious! It was pretty overpriced for just chips as a side from a bag though. Cute place and love the environment.

5 /5 jeremy edens: My first time in, and Im sold 100% on this place. I get bored with new buildings with no heart and soul. If you like places that have walls that probably could tell volumes of stories, this is a place for you. I almost dont want to tell everybody how cool this place is in order to save a seat for myself. Before you even set foot inside the doors, you get a tingly feeling in your tummy that says, "weve been waiting for you". But do step inside, thats when you see the beauty that theyve brought out in this majestic location. I started out light and had a bowl of the chicken lemon rosemary soup. I then decided to have this particular nights special, which was the off-the-beaten path for an Irish pub----spaghetti and meatballs, as dessert. Call my thinking what you will, but it was the best dessert Ive had in awhile. In fact, some of the best meatballs and gravy...capeesh? Probably shouldnt have mentioned that because it isnt available most of the time. You can blame my amazing server Tee-Jay for letting me slip on that one. Anyway, my wife had the ODonnell which I sneaked a bite of, and wow! Yeah, good. I forgot to take pics, but I will be back in about a week and update this. Plenty of beers of all styles on draught and bottles/cans. Full liquor bar with great staff to make what your palette desires. They also have live music. Check events on the website. Some great acts play here. Every downtown needs this place, but they only have it in Lockhart. So come and get ya some!