Hopfields

"There’s something undeniably appealing about this French-ish heritage restaurant, with an exceptional selection of craft beers available on draft, in cans, and in bottles paired with a menu that includes items such as ratatouille, steak frites, and mussels. The vibe is more French countryside than fancy, with those perfect brasserie chairs, the dramatic curtain into the private dining area, and the reclaimed wood over the bar — and it’s a fantastic place to get into your glasses." - Nadia Chaudhury

"While the menu at this French Heritage neighborhood gastropub doesn’t offer multiple steak options, the steak frites are a standout. This traditional French dish includes a 44 Farms New York Strip drenched in maitre d’hotel butter, served with a heap of those famous Hopfields’ fries. Make a reservation to sit in the back dining room or grab a seat and cozy up to the bar, where you can order drinks and food to your heart’s desire. Don’t miss the escargot dumplings." - Darcie Duttweiler

"Underrated for its fancy-feeling food in a casual setting." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Some couples plan elaborate cross-country road trips and others have had “do something fun” on a to-do list for months. If you’re more the latter and not the best planners when it comes to dates, Hopfields is a great place to go without having to make a reservation a week in advance. Just show up, order the mussels and fries and whatever else sounds good from their French-inspired menu, and have a casual night. It’s simple, easy, and way less stressful than picking a road trip playlist. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"When UT students need a good date-night spot that’s close to campus but not in the heart of it all, they head to Hopfields, a rustic neighborhood gastropub with something for everyone. There’s a French-inspired menu—with dishes like steak frites, ratatouille, and French onion soup—but it’s the space that makes Hopfield’s worth coming back to. Grab a small table in one of the many side rooms branching off the main hallway for something more intimate, or snag a spot at the bar and chat with the bartender about the 35+ beers on draft.  " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion