I've been to The Stockyards on several occasions and it's always packed! We usually get take out or have a picnic at the nearby Wychwood Barns. (Side note: My first visit there Steven Page formerly of the band Barenaked Ladies was in line in front of me waiting for his food! This place is well-known).
DINNER:
As most people have already mentioned the fried chicken is amazing and it is definitely my favourite menu item. I can only eat half and usually share with my husband. The chicken is moist inside and the batter is tasty and flavourful. The fries are excellent too. The coleslaw is decent but not my favourite.
The burgers are also pretty good. I had the Animal Burger (recently taken off the menu) which had too much sauce on it for my liking. The burger patty itself though is tasty.
Most people rave about the ribs but I thought they were just okay. A little boring for my liking and the fried chicken is much tastier in my opinion.
On my last visit I tried the Cuban sandwich and I am so glad I did. The sandwich was amazing! So flavourful and I especially liked the picked onions. I can't wait to go back to try it again!
The homemade limeade is also good to wash the food down!
BRUNCH
The fried chicken and waffles for brunch are very good. The only thing I didn't like was the sauce- which was a chili maple molasses glaze. It just didn't work for me on the waffles and I think I would have preferred regular maple syrup. I just eat the chicken and waffles without the sauce.
I've also tried the BAT (Bacon Sandwich with fried green tomatoes) which was good but not awesome. The bread needed to be toasted more or something. The sandwich was a bit soggy.
You have to try the biscuits- they are always served warm and are delicious!
Despite it getting a little busy and hectic sometimes the staff are always super friendly, patient and very competent. They run a good business.