The Casual Pint of The Grove — Restaurant in Hoover

First time visiting and I will definitely be back. The staff were great, friendly and very knowledgeable. Jeremy, Kelly, Carly and Caroline, were awesome at answering questions, telling us about the different brews and allowing us to try some. I'm not big on beer so the fact that they actually listened to me on what I like and found something I really enjoyed was over the top for me. We had to try the food and the cooks were Jacob and Dillion. They were great as well. Food came out fast, fresh and hot. We also saw Mr. Scott on our visit who was working on the taps but he was great to converse with as well. Overall you get what you pay for and the atmosphere is amazing. There was live music, when we went on Friday and we will definitely be back for a trivia night. Creole wings were 10/10, the meat trio flatbread pizza 15/10 because it had conecuh sausage, the wrap and the thick cut fries were also favorites. I can't wait to try new things here and visit more often.

Update: 3/5/2023 Went last night and it's Still the best place to go for a great night out. The staff is amazing, the did what's good, drinks cold and the musicians they have each week always entertaining. If I could give more stars I would, my favorite person is always Jeremy, he is the heart and soul in this establishment. He makes you feel so special no matter if it's your first time or your one hundredth...

Brunch Experience Feedback

I’d like to offer a few suggestions to enhance the brunch experience: Music Volume & Selection: During our visit, loud rock music with profanity was playing. While I understand this isn’t a traditional brunch spot, softer, more toned-down music during brunch service could broaden your appeal. Service Model: Requiring guests to order and pay at the bar and return for refills is inconvenient and disrupts the flow of the meal. Table service would create a more enjoyable and relaxed dining experience. Meal Timing: Meals should be served to the table at the same time. During our visit, my husband received his food 20 minutes before mine, which detracted from our shared meal experience. Live Music Coordination: Once the musician begins warming up, the overhead music should be turned off. The competing sounds were overwhelming and made it difficult to enjoy the meal.

On a positive note, the food was pretty good. However, the overall experience, especially considering the cost and lack of table service, makes the drive to other brunch options like First Watch more appealing. I do hope to hear of improvements in the future. It is always great to see local businesses in...

Leaving a review just for Scott at this location. I called Friday at lunchtime to place a carryout order. Scott was friendly and helpful over the phone. However, when I drove over to pick up my order about 15 minutes later, the staff on site were confused -- they insisted I hadn't placed an order.

D'oh -- I soon realized I'd made a big mistake. When I Googled the phone number to order, I accidentally dialed for the Hoover location -- this one -- when I intended to call the Huntsville location!

After I figured out my error, I sat down to call the Hoover location back and cancel my order. Scott answered the telephone again and I sheepishly explained my mistake. He was affable, kind, and not frustrated with me at all, even though there was no way my food wasn't already made and waiting for me. He encouraged me to stop by the Hoover location in the future and assured me it was all no big deal.

It may not seem like much to some, but as someone who's been feeling a little fragile and a lot frazzled during the holidays, the kindness really meant so much. I don't know if Scott is the owner, manager, or a particularly excellent wait staff member, but he made my day a...