The Dive - Denton

Such a fun spot. We had so much fun at a karaoke night in their private room for a women's professional group. Our waiter was fantastic, kept the drinks coming and the food was out fast. We had several apps, such as potato skins and pickles, and I had the mean green burger. All of it was great! We came back for brunch the next day because I left something there and we had the steak skillet, MAN was that good. You can have a great view if you sit at the bar but there are plenty of spots away from the windows.

Building has survived under several names, always a restaurant with seemingly endless list of available beers and ales. The chosen moniker was obviously a oxymoron since it's easy to say, remember and definitely not a dive. Upbeat vibes permeate the atmosphere, restrooms are clean and well stocked and there's adequate spacing between tables for optimum comfort. The Dive has a good menu variety whether you seek pub food, business lunch, or date dinner as it's small but features items picked for the pleasure of your palate. I can tell you that you'll need more tortillas and salsa with their fajitas as serving comes with three but worry not, there's plenty for two to share and be fully satisfied. Today I tried the Vegan's nightmare and I must say I've never seen a bigger, busier burger. Server warned me it was a lot of food but left it for me to discover the fun of eating it, lol. I had to ask for a separate plate and use utensils. Pretty darned messy but knife and fork helped and flavors were great. Burger seemed hand formed, was perfectly cooked and juicy, egg imparted savory notes awesomely combined with ham, jalapenos were proportional for proper kick and bbq sauce/fried pickle combo married together great. This one isn't for the faint, folks. Loaded fries it comes with could serve two by itself and they're great with a mug of beer. Food preparation, presentation and portions are in the very good category and beer is extra cold. Service has usually been from attentive, articulate and personable staff. Above average quality of food and service makes it worth your while to try the Dive for a change of pace from time to time, in my opinion. Edit: Owner kindly replied that the Dive does indeed have a children's menu and highchairs as well as happy hours Monday through Friday from 4-7 pm.

Our server was amazing even when the restaurant was super busy. She apologized for the wait even though we didn't feel like we waited that long. Food was good, a little pricier but not terrible. Drinks (margarita and an old fashioned) were just okay. Overall, not too bad.

The chicken sandwich was delicious and the fries were great too. The portions were generous for the price, which was a nice surprise. If you choose to sit outside, be cautious of mosquitoes and the heat as the fans do not work. Unfortunately, there was one rude male employee who affected the mood, but the female staff were very attentive and helpful. The piano bar was lively and packed with people, catering more towards an older crowd. However, our group in our early 20s still enjoyed the classics played and stayed for a few songs.

I have been enjoying the recent music shows at this restaurant. The service is excellent, with our server Adriana being very sweet and attentive. We will definitely be returning. The food and drinks are fantastic overall. I highly recommend this place, especially for their drink specials and appetizers, which are some of the best in town. If you are looking for a fun and relaxing place to eat and have a few drinks, this is the spot for you!