Stockyard Grill
| Address: | 4456 AL-21, Montgomery, AL 36108, USA |
| Phone: | +1 334-288-2575 |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 10:30AM–2PM 10:30AM–2PM 10:30AM–2PM 10:30AM–2PM 10:30AM–2PM Closed Closed |
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Brad Seehawer
You hear of a restaurant located within a cattle auction and is known for their burgers, your mind makes a leap from one to the other, and assumes that the restaurants beef must be top notch because the cows are RIGHT THERE. This assumption skips the butchering process, of which I dont think Stockyard is at all equipped. Compounding the issue is Stockyards identity, which is primarily that of a meat and three restaurant. The burgers get their own spot on the menu, but you get the feeling the focus is on the daily stuff like fried chicken, meatloaf, etc. Regardless, Stockyard and Hamburger King were two of the five finalists chosen for the "Alabamas Best Burger" contest back in 2011... a contest organized by the Alabama Cattlemens Association, of which the Montgomery Stockyard is a member, but Im sure its just a coincidence - the vote was primarily accomplished by Facebook votes. Either way, I wanted to try that burger, if only because the burger scene in Montgomery leaves much to be desired. The tiny restaurant fills up quickly during their daily three hours of operation, so rather than wait ten minutes for a table, I walked up to the counter to make a to-go order. The nice girl taking my order tried to upsell me from my requested cheeseburger to their special sandwich, a sandwich that packs both a burger and a 5oz piece of steak between the same two buns. Lets pause for a moment to think about this. Sheer amount of beef aside, burgers started as a means of using the tough scraps that we didnt want to discard. To top that with a piece of steak is not only antithetical to the whole concept of a burger, but theres absolutely no way the combination could work due to the contrasting textures. Even the most tender steak in the world is still going to require a considerable amount of chew in comparison to the pillowy give of a well-packed hamburger. And I saw a picture of this burger on Facebook - its not the most tender steak in the world. This sandwich seems like a product of someone who doesnt have a point of view besides "beef, and lots of it". Meat and three restaurants, especially those who deal with a working lunch, make it a priority to get your food to you as fast as humanly possible. Most of the hard work is done ahead of time anyway (dont ask me what kind of voodoo it takes to turn out a good piece of fried chicken under that kind of time crunch, though), and as someone who doesnt have all day to wait around, I appreciate that. Dispite this, I was surprised that the time it took me from order at the takeout counter to getting my burger was less than five minutes. In a completely packed restaurant. This was not a burger that was completely made to order. It tasted like it, too: the thick patty was seared well, and seasoned, but overcooked and dry. combined with the plain white bun and boring onion, lettuce, and tomato, it was a significant disappointment from what I had built up in my mind. Sure, I admit my expectations of Stockyard Grill were largely a product of my own doing, but when you eat out an average of six times a week, you burn through Montgomerys clear favorites pretty darn quickly. We want to believe that theres some hole in the walls that will reveal themselves if we take the time to do the work, especially in a town where so much Yelp activity ends up reviewing the same restaurants that already have the most reviews. Even if it wasnt a home run, Stockyard Grill is a pretty unique concept, and probably puts out a mean daily special (as a side, I had some mixed greens that were plenty good), but to expect the world from them is asking too much.
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Jane Tims
The dining experience was perfect. All of the food came out quickly & piping hot, and just the way we ordered. This is worth mentioning because we waited until12:00 to get in line to eat, and they were vey busy. I had the hamburger and tater tots-very satisfying. My friend always gets the steak sandwich & she lets me get a bite, I always vacillate between the two, but a great hamburger that tastes like the ones you got at home- are far and few between. The quality of the meat is unbelievably good. The only downside is: get ahead of the crowd.
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alison jones
Im not from here and i wanted a true southern experience. I got it for sure! The desserts are to die for and the staff work super hard to get the food out as fast as possible. Even if its packed, you wont wait long. They have an auction every week so its cool to see that going on while you wait. It seems to be the best spot for lunch around! If you order to-go, itll be ready within minutes. They run a great establishment. Highly recommended for out of towners like myself.
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Michael Gosnell
Cant believe I waited 3 years living in Montgomery before I tried this place! Dont let the stockyard presence scare you. Ribeye steak on top of a hamburger patty is simply Devine! Skip breakfast so you will be hungry enough for dessert. Buttermilk pie is AMAZING!
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Arnold Rolfe jr.
"Wheres the beef"? Its s here I left off a star because I was confused. I ordered the "Damn Sandwich" So I dont know if I got a steak sandwich with a side of cheeseburger or a cheeseburger with a side of steak?. But it was all good. Skimpy on the fries..
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Larry Yelder
Love the country menu. Great freash meat chooses with two vegetables or off the grill options. Only downside is the wait. Best to plan ahead for a wait or order to pick up. The desserts are great as well, my pick will always be the Buttermilk Pie.
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Iron Lord CalloutFallout
If you want a classic country made meal, with the biggest savings around, head here to the Stockyard Grill. $7.95 for 1 meat and 3 sides from 9am-2pm! ($7.95 menu changes depending on what day it is!)
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Eloise Cherry
Fantastic food. Great prices. Wonderful servers. This is like going to Grandmas and setting down for lunch. Do yourself a favor and go dine with these wonderful people.
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Brandon Holloway
Spectacular. Had the steak sandwich and while simple, was absolutely delicious. The flavor was on point and it was cooked just as I requested. Ill be back.
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fdin hj ahmad
Meat eater will love this place...definitely... Friendly staff, good food... affordable for most people... njoy the place with 10 pax
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Alan Demmon
Very interesting place. Good food at great prices. Meat and 3 sides 7.99. Dont let the unusual environment scare you away.
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Greg Custer
Hands down its the best meat and three in the southeast. Prime rib day alone is worth the trip, it melts in your mouth.
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1842Dre
Slow service, limited menu options and small portions for the cost. Not a bad place to visit of you are passing by.
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Leslie Nelson
Our church has Mens Night Out there, the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Food is delicious and the fellowship is great!
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Joe Birdwell
Picked up an order here, even though it was really busy everything was ready and they were quick to get to me.
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marks971
Awesome ribeye sandwich and the buttermilk pie is fantastic. I always stop by for lunch when Im in Montgomery.
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Tyson Petway
Good. Food.but the cashier needs a lesson in manners..rude rude rude....sad part she dont even give a damn..
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April Stover
Great place off the beaten path. :) restaurant was full but the wait was short. Staff nice. Good burgers.
