by Siv L. on I came here with a few friends on a Monday night, expecting to imbibe some cocktails of an exotic Senegalese variety, and to get down to some grooves of a similar nature. We were denied the latter; for some reason there was no DJ, and we were asked to leave at 10pm (the kitchen's closing time). Though we felt rather shortchanged, the rest of the experience helped to compensate for our idle hips. Our first pitcher, the ginger margarita, was dangerously delicious. The second pitcher was a pinkish cocktail named something flowery, but it was basically straight whiskey with a touch of some sweet nectar. Good thing we weren't drinking on empty stomachs -- a tofu curry dish, curried coconut shrimp, and a crab-and-avocado salad were well-seasoned and pleasing to the eye. Service by the sole, easygoing bartender was decent, but made infinitely better just by overhearing his West African French. Five + stars next time if he whispers sweet nothings in my ear.
by Rodrick Ordona on This place is definitely in my top 3 hamburger choices, and I am fortunate that it's in Austin because I will inevitably have to make a choice soon on my last 3 hamburgers to ever eat, because damnnnn I eat way too many hamburgers. These burgers are kind of a greasy variety, but that is what makes them good in comparison to how street vendor hot dogs are always good. The moisture soaks into the bun so you are essentially getting all the good flavor soaking into the bun and hitting your mouth along with the amazingly delicious patty. I get mine with just ketchup and there isn't a bite that isn't amazing. Their fries are really good as well, they are on the bulky variety (steak fries I guess) but they beat the crap out of the horrendous abominations that so many fast food fries are now these days. The only fries that could ever take on Players' fries imo are the old school mcdonalds fries that used beef fat and the amazingly good fry chain New York Fries. Last note about players, make sure you never ever ever have to use their bathroom. It is by far the most disgusting bathroom I have ever seen in a restaurant.
by Dan M. on Ok, before you scoff at my rating, hear me out. This is not the club you go to for: A) Meeting women B) Meeting men C) Drinking (it's way overpriced, pretend you're in college, and drink before you get to the club) Go to Ruby Skye because there are some great DJs playing (Tiesto was nuts) and you love to dance. The speakers are loud, but they are also amazingly clear, with bass that threatens to rip the clothes from your sweating, dancing, body. Go without expectations, and have fun dancing, and you'll have a great time. Check out all the low ratings and you'll see why they had a bad time.
