Reata Restaurant-AlpineAmazing foodDined here with a group of eight and everyone was delighted. Food was fantastic including some creative special requests and off the menu items - like quail nachos. Service was fun, prompt and very friendly.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a long drive from SanIt was a long drive from San Angelo, but well worth the time spent. Our second visit, but will not be our last.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful Outdoor DiningMy wife and I recently dined at Reata Alpine in early April 2013. It was a gorgeous day in West TX and our 5:30pm dinner sitting was incredible. We chose to sit outside under a canopy of beautiful trees; the drinks were cool, the salads were indescribably delicious, esp. after a warm day of hiking. Our main courses were the Pork shank special and Reata's Carne Asada. Both were delicious. Our server, Missy, couldn't have been better; she was fantastic and friendly. Overall, a great experience.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat selection for all tastegreat selection for all taste buds, excellent steak, perfect veggies, attentive service4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed our visit - ReataEnjoyed our visit - Reata is lovely with great atmosphere. Not a big place (10-12 tables, I think) - make reservation for weekends/holidays. Service outstanding (Emily S, our server, is juggling school, work & competition riding (just won her 36th or 38th buckle), yet was so cheerful and friendly that she made us smile lots). Food was mixed. We had soup (broccoli-cheddar and cilantro-jalapeño)- both outstanding: wonderful flavor and surprisingly light for cream-based. The cup is big enough for two to share. Had a ribeye and an asado special, and with both the meat was not the tenderest and had little flavor - not bad, not great (just the batch?). Dessert: house bread pudding - excellent with very delicious dulce de leche ice cream.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMA Very Pleasant SurpriseArriving at our reservation time, we were quickly seated at a very convenient table, by the very friendly waitress(Janice?). Our drink order was taken and filled quickly. We were given a few moments, and our food order was given, and our drinks refilled. We were one of the earliest to arrive for lunch, but the front room quickly filled up; I did expect a more formal dress, but noticed that casual to work clothes were equally seen. As more people arrived, more waitstaff "magically" appeared, indicating management's excellent concept of staffing requirements.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMThe entrees were very good,The entrees were very good, but the desserts were amazing! We all loved the homemade tres leches cake and the chocolate chunk bread pudding tamale with mocha ice cream was heavenly! After eating these two, we bought the restaurant cookbook. We were just visiting Alpine, but we will be sure to go to the Reata restaurant in Ft. Worth since it is closer to home.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMDefinitely worth tryingWe had reservations during lunch on a weekday during Spring Break. The restaurant was busy but our service was great. The staff was friendly and food came out promptly. The food was delicious and dessert was yummy! Still a bit pricey for lunch for definitely worth trying.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AM