Hoover's Cooking

11/25/11

Thought it would be better!

by local lknfrgdfd at Citysearch

Went there for Thanksgiving will never go back. Loved their Thanksgiving menu, service nice, atmosphere interesting so nice and casual. Food was bad, flavorless, sweet, no salt added sort of like hospital food. Did they use any spices? Could be so much better! Sorry I invited family there should have cooked myself. One family member sick the next day. Restaurant needs to revamp all their recipes!

10/06/11

First Visit to 183 Location

by esimms at Citysearch

Unfortunately, we went to the Hoover's on 183, Austin and the visit was disturbing, it appeared to be secluded (not busy at all). I like it quiet, but this place was unsually quiet.

I am a severly picky eater and therefore I care about the outside appearance as well as the inside environment. I almost had a change of heart about entering this place, but decided not to be so picky and give it a chance.

I grew up on Southern Louisiana food. We ordered the Charbroiled fish (good) and the BBQ Burger (perhaps over cooked) , the cornbread was dry and brittle (didn't appear to be fresh).

The sides Turnip Greens (extremely sweetened) Black eyed peas (good) Fried Okra (good).

As for the desserts, the bread pudding was extremely gritty (not use to that flavor) and the buttermilk pie which I loved dearly as a child, was totally something else. The topping of the pie looked as if it were coated with soft layer of mold, indefinately not fresh.

I regret to say that I have had a stomach virus for an entire week (not good). I am very disappointed and certainly will not be returning there.

Do your intestines a favor and avoid the 183 location. Something is terribly wrong behind the scenes there. (Unsanitary for sure)

The location in Manor, Tx. is obviously better maintained according to its good reviews.

05/07/11

Incredible Food

by james computer55 at Citysearch

Wow! This place has some of the best southern food I have ever tried. (I would especially recommended their chicken fried steak.) Not only, did they quickly serve me, but they their prices were great for such amazing food. I highly recommended this restaurant to anyone who enjoys to eat.

06/13/10

great southern cooking

by italianfoodie at Citysearch

If you want real home cooked food then this is the place to be. There is a great selection of food choices, and everything is delicious!

The first time my husband and I went for dinner, our server took the time to tell us about the menu, and made great suggestions. The proportions are generous and not too expensive.

Love it!

• Pros: clean, friendly staff, great food

09/09/07

Solid Southern Comfort Eatting Experience

by the zubikhouse at Citysearch

Hoover's is a southern comfort experience hard to find in Austin these days. Perhaps a little heavy on the heat (spice), but that's part of the tradition. Collard greens made like my granny made, jalepeno spinach casserole that can both inspire and catch you on fire and some good cajun cuisine that needs to keep on growin in Austin. I was however, a little dissapointed with the boudin special. A little too dry guys. Now, I'm gonna defend these Hoover's a little and perhaps educate some previous comments made concerning a split charge. This is real estate and people gotta pays the bills and make a living. Your tip and those extra charges are there to make sure everyone is taken care of and all the bills are paid. Sitting down for two hours in a restaurant and ordering only a cup of coffee (strictly hypethetical) means people are loosing money. Hoover's is doing what every restaurant on the planet is trying to do...survive. Next time just share something. Don't ask them to split it. The more work work the restaurant and it's employees have to do for you means extra costs. It's cheaper if you do it yourself.

• Pros: good southern american food
• Cons: don't get there too late for lunch food quality starts to lack