The Runway Bar and Grill

I was actually kind of shocked by what The Runway has to offer. I'd always pass by and see a crowded lot but I had no idea how spacious it was back there.

I wasn't there for long but I see myself going back to kick back in that large patio area during the cooler months.

eehhh, I am really unsure on where to begin. This bar looks like it would be more fun than it truly is. Maybe its because the majority of the clientele are bros, (late 20 somethings who are still living in the collegiate days) and what seem to be underage scantily dressed young ladies there for a free drink.
Alas, every bar is what you make it and the runway has a lot of material to work with. There is a nice clean interior with a dash of dive but the patio is awesome.. There is built in booth areas as well as free standing tables for parties of 6 or more.  I've seen outdoor activities from bonfires to jumbo jenga. All the makings of a splendid good time.
They do enforce a very strict dress code. We found this out one night when a large group of us showed up, one of my friends "Lunchbox" had on a plain white t and was told he could not enter because it was "gang related". Seriously, this big dude with the nickname Lunchbox looks like a hardened criminal to these people? Eventually the owner came out and let us in, white shirt and all. The only people exempt from the dress code is the young female bartenders/waitresses. I wouldn't be surprised if one day a pubic hair ends up in my drink.
Karaoke is one of the best thing that is offered here.  Usually all of us get pretty toasty and take a hack at the mic. I have one friend that has a large amount of skill in the vocal department (Axl Rose would be proud of his rendition of Paradise City and snake walk) and the dj made him sing multiple songs in a row, I suppose due to the lack of participation from the other bar patrons.

Don't go out of your way to go to this bar but it is one of the better in the area (which says a lot about the area).

The crawfish gets 4 stars but the not so great service brought the overall score to 3.

Went in on Saturday afternoon with some friends for some crawfish and it was a win. They were $5/lb and between 5 of us, we gobbled up 14 lbs. They come with the standard corn and potatoes.

Our waittress is prob a nice girl but is not very attentive. She didn't know what their "definition" of domestic beer was nor did she know if there were any drink specials. She spent so much time flirting with a guy from another table, that my girl Angie had to go to the bar for a beer run. When they brought the crawfish out, she didn't bring us any plates to put the crawfish on or even wax paper, a basket, or even newspaper (which is how we do it at home). She did bring us trash buckets for the crawfish AFTER we had to ask for them.

Back to the crawfish - def fresh and big. They were spicy but not very juicy (for those that like to suck the heads).

Another drawback is they use plastic glasses so the beer doesn't get as cold.

They have a full bar. It's a cleaner and nicer version of an ice house. They also serve other types of food - burgers, sandwiches, etc.

I heard they get busy at night but it seems they are fairly slow in the afternoons.

Overall, I'd go back for the crawfish bc they were yum and be prepared for the not so great service.