Hunter's Pub South has a good reputation, and is one of three locations in the Greater Lafayette area. This one has better parking and a roomy outdoor patio. Inside there is plenty of seating and can accommodate large groups. No smoking allowed inside, thankfully. The food here is so-so pub food. The service is average to poor. But somehow people flock here. I'm likely to go back and probably with a group of friends.
Review Source:After "getting the lead out" at nearby Applied Ballistics, the family was hungry, so we stopped in for a quick dinner. Â We started with the "Fries Americana" which had seasoned, well-done fries (our favorite) covered in lots of melted cheddar, topped with fresh diced green onions and really good smoked chopped bacon. Â These were delicious, and a much better quality than the typical bar-food cheese fries.
I had fried catfish which was fresh, nicely seasoned and not overly battered. Â My husband's chicken caliente sandwich featured a surprisingly moist fried chicken breast dipped in a spicy buffalo sauce, with pepper jack cheese. Â My son's mexican burger was also a hit, with a heavy hand to the sliced jalapenos that made his brow sweat.
Service was well-paced and friendly. Â The place is very family-friendly even though it's a bar (smoking is only allowed on the outside patio, and this is the only Hunter's Pub location that allows kids). Â
For a basi American-fare bar, this place was pretty darned good. Â If it was closer to home, I'm sure we'd be regular visitors. Â As it is, we'll probably make a point of stopping in next time we head to the shooting range.
Started outside with the group before it got cold and windy. Â Also gets unpleasant when people start to smoke. Â But there was no problem moving indoors. Â
Food was better than I expected with such an extensive menu. Â It was reasonably priced too! Â Everyone in my group seemed to enjoy their meal. Â So I would say you can't go wrong with the "Fish'n'Chips," "Grilled Chicken Sandwich," "Jacob's Ladder" (a full-pound hamburger), "Chicken 'n' Chips tossed in their tangy Pub Sauce." Â I had the "Black Cat," which is a blackened catfish sandwich. Â It would've been one of the best fish sandwiches, I've ever had if it was less salty. Â The fish was well-seasoned with crispy edges. Â I thought I was going to eat it without the bun, but the bun was nicely toasted and was a great compliment to the meal. Â
All sandwiches include fries or chips, but you can also have any other side at an additional cost. Â That night I chose to have the "vegetable of the day." Â I was surprised to find out the "Green Beans w/ Bacon" didn't mean canned stuff. Â Instead they were freshly-sauteed with a sprinkling of crispy bacon.