Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery — Restaurant in Silver City

Referring ONLY to the restaurant part, the food is reliable though inconsistent depending which cook is on. Lots of variations on the identical dish--but at least it's always good eating. If you like fish, try their great fish tacos. However the wait service for the last 6 months has been terrible. 3 dinners different dinners out of 4, one with out of town guests, one for a birthday--& no matter how many times we requested it, we had no silverware for a full half hour AFTER!!! OUR FOOD CAME. Imagine staring at your fancy dinner without a way to eat it for that long. Same thing with ketchup--we nearly had to beg for it after burgers & fries arrived. FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES! the 2 burger people requested ketchup to the wait person who never ever brought it. My friend would not let me grab it off a neighbor's table bcz they other table was still using it. If I were not a local who has had many great dinners there, I would give them only 2 stars bcz of the excessively, repetitive ridiculous service. I am writing this in hopes of improvement. I did not want to lower The Toad's overall rating by giving them a 2 star review. But this bad wait service is now far from a one time miss. My house guests are back in CA still laughing & complaining about how many times they had to ask for silverware AFTER their food arrived. Oh yeah, the birthday night, which was separate from the CA folks night, when we also could not get any silver ware AFTER food was served, really squelched our celebration spirits. Comm'on Toad! Get it back together. TRAIN or "REEEEE!" TRAIN! YOUR WAIT PEOPLE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS SILVERWARE ON THE TABLE BEFORE YOU SERVE THEM. If your wait person cant remember to bring drinking water when people desperately need it, serve it before the meal like the old days. Eating there on our special family occasions was totally disappointing--but only recently. Hoping they have a quick change back to being an all around...

Little Toad Creek offers a great atmosphere with a quiet, open side room that features games, including darts, pinball, and a pool table, and space for families and groups to spread out in without disturbing patrons in the main dining area. Staff are friendly and patient with dietary restrictions and kid energy.

I understand that the Little Toad Creek doesn’t run with vegans in mind, and I appreciate that the servers and kitchen staff were willing to remove ingredients to accommodate my dietary preferences. The menu does a decent job of listing ingredients, but it doesn’t have detailed allergen information.

When I asked our server what she could recommend for a vegan, she pointed me towards the Hungry Hippie. The vegetarian-friendly Hungry Hippie's portobello was well prepared and had a great texture, but without a vegan alternative for the several cheeses described on the menu, I definitely missed the intended experience. The brioche bun contains dairy, and I was told I'd need to pay $2 for a dairy-free bun when the gluten-free bun was listed at 75 cents on the menu and is what I believe I was ultimately served. The bun I ate was powdery and not very pleasant; the bed of greens would have been a better option, but it wasn't highlighted by our server. I wouldn't recommend the Hungry Hippie for a vegan but expect it would be pretty solid for a vegetarian. The cajun fries that came with my order had cajun salt liberally sprinkled over them, but it flavored the plate more than the fries. I think the best a vegan could do these days at Little Toad Creek is to go for the house salad and hold the feta, which is a bit of a let down.

The staff were solid and the atmosphere was great, but I can’t recommend the food to a vegan as it stands, and there may not be enough vegan customers to warrant more...

Our experience at Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery - Silver City in Silver City, New Mexico, exceeded our expectations. Located in the historic Isaac Cohen Building, built in 1881, the restaurant offers a unique blend of history, charm, and modern amenities.

The spacious interior features two dining areas, a bar, and a game room, with cozy couches in the secondary dining area. The decor is a thoughtful mix of eclectic elements, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Our server was exceptional, delivering outstanding service with a smile. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to share her expertise about the menu and local area. The food was outstanding, with generous portions and each dish expertly prepared. We were impressed by the quality, value, and presentation of the cuisine.

Overall, our experience was outstanding, and we can't wait to return before departing Silver City, New Mexico. Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery - Silver City

What we ordered:

Cowboy Irish Nachos

Thick homemade potato chips with white queso, green chile, ground beef, diced tomato & onion. Substitute chicken or tortilla chips for no extra charge!

Bangers & Mash

Two beer cooked bratwurst over creamy house-made mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, and sauerkraut.

The Hungry Hippie

Marinated grilled portobella mushroom, bell pepper, onions, Swiss & cheddar cheese, lemon-thyme cream cheese, mixed greens &...