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| - I attend university in Athens, but when I'm home for summer and winter breaks my family and I visit the Winking Lizard--often weekly. The beer selection is the best of any local restaurant and the drafts are constantly rotating and always offer pleasant surprises. What really pleases me about the Winking Lizard is that they don't just serve typical mediocre bar food because let's face it: they totally could get away with it based on the beer offerings alone. There are daily specials (the wednesday rib night is a family favorite), but even if the nightly deals don't interest you, you'll be able to find something. There's always a seasonal menu designed to complement a featured beer. Last winter, on this menu, there was a brewmeister burger with guinness griddle onions, white cheddar, and mushrooms that I still think of with a fond tear in my eye...
All of the burgers are worth trying (especially the western burger) and the pizzas are surprisingly delicious; no microwaves used here! Wings are always a safe bet. If you're feeling adventurous there is a Jamaican Jerk Chicken sandwich that is beguiling--smoky, spicy, and moist. The Winking Lizard can be both noisy and busy, particularly on weekends, but for a fun night with friends and family, there isn't a better choice for casual dining, reliable food, and otherworldly beers to be found in the area.
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