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From the picture, it definitely appears to be the recently vacated Blockbuster Video which sits next to Rockin’ Tomato (one of the best pizza buffets in town) and Baker St. (ex-Alligator Grill). Suffice to say, this building would have far less character than the old place, but, on the plus side, restaurant and parking space would obviously be improved.
Torchy’s opened a location in the same strip center not too long ago. Drove by last month, but ultimately decided it was too lifeless and chain-lookingesque for our liking and headed to the one on 1st instead. Hopefully, KL doesn’t offer up the same impression.
Fabulous! Now I can take my new HPB finds right over to my migas and strong coffee without having to deal with traffic !!! Yippeee !!
Hate to see them moving the restaurant to a new location. The current location has such a unique personality. I’m afraid that will be lost in the shuffle.
This is the location of the old Blockbuster, next to the Rockin’ Tomato Pizzaa.
The Old Alligator Grill location is now a Baker Street Pub.
I agree with Brian. The food is good, but not exceptional. I ate at the Wm. Cannon location a few months ago, and the service was slow. I sat at the bar, and the waitstaff was constantly returning the food to the kitchen for one reason or another.
Could someone please explain the appeal of this place? They must survive on reputation. I’ve eaten there two times in past year and the food is average at best. The wait staff is aloof, the price of food is a little on the high side. What’s happen to quality of food and service. This place doesn’t have it.
Chill Johnny, if you want CFS that won’t disappoint go to “The Broken Spoke.” But, if you need to take a dump, for any reason while you are there, walk over to where Alligator Grill used to be. Don’t ask why, just trust me.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE “OLD” KERBEY? IT USED TO SELL CFS, FRIED CHICKEN, ETC. I WENT TO THE STORE ON 183 LAST WEEK AND WAS DISAPPOINTED IN THE “HIPPIE” FOOD ON THE MENU. MY WIFE’S QUESADILLA WAS THIN WITH VIRTUALLY NOTHING INSIDE. IT WAS DRY AND TASTELESS. I HAD TWO TACOS AND WAS ALSO DISAPPOINTED. I COULDA DONE BETTER SOMEPLACE FOR FAR LESS MONEY.
Isn’t this the old Blockbuster Video location?
Not Alligator Grill, that’s a british pub - this is the old Blockbuster it looks like.
Maybe they will clean the bathroom in this location, but I doubt it.
albino Frog? 1. There’s no Kerbey Lane off MLK. 2. The location off 183 is in North, north West Austin. This location is South. I know nothing of an Albino Frog at any location. I’ve been to them all, but never knew to look for frogs.
SO glad they’re doing this, yet still staying in the same area. Odd to me, though - considering start-up/remodel costs - why they didn’t nab one of the recently vacated former restaurant spots. Hope they add a full-bar to the menu, same as their other locations.
Glad to hear this, Kerbey Lane is a great place to eat. In this economic climate it’s nice to know they’re still successful.
Ah, the old Old Alligator Grill location gets some love!
Is this the location that had the albino frog in the aquarium? I don’t live in Austin, I live in Florida. Every time i go to Austin I go to your restaurant off MLK and the one off 183. I think I was at this location years ago with the albino frog. Elizabeth
Three words - PLEASE DON’T GO Your reviews are like reading a really good short novel about the things I love best - food and restaurants and all that business in general. Will certainly miss you.
Aw, happy trails, Mike! Congrats, I’ll miss reading you here.
You will be missed. Perhaps you can write a commentary on what you have learned and your hopes and expecations for the future of austin foods.
I’ll miss working with you, Mike! As my food editor there for a while and a colleague, you challenged me to be a better writer and reporter. I can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds for you!
