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Midway Bar & Grill - Holiday Inn Temple-Belton
5.0
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AmericanPrice: ModerateTemple
Brix And Ale
3.9
154 reviews
AmericanPrice: ModerateGeorgetown
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Updated on 9/5/2023

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We offer a seasonal menu to ensure you receive only the freshest ingredients year round.
Our pizza oven was imported from Italy and is a true “wood only” burning pizza oven using oak to provide you an authentic Italian pizza experience.
All pasta is freshly handmade daily for a truly amazing taste and texture profile.
Do not forget to explore the high end; climate controlled wine cellar to find the perfect wine. The onsite wine director and owner, Vira will be more than happy to help you pick the perfect vino to enhance your elegant meal.

Primrose Path Wine Bar

Price: Expensive

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Contemporary European

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4.8

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From the executive chef & owner of The Republic Steakhouse, Primrose Path is a Spanish & Italian style restaurant specializing in tapas, wine, & cocktails. Stunning industrial-chic decor and a lively courtyard patio scene with impeccable service is accompanied by some of the finest and most innovative food & cocktails in the region.

The Republic Steakhouse

Price: Very Expensive

The only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant in College Station, The Republic Steakhouse is known as the best fine dining steakhouse in central Texas. The Republic specializes in steak and seafood with a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, stunning handcrafted cocktails, and one of the largest whiskey selections in Texas. Impeccable service along with timeless steakhouse decor, The Republic is a steakhouse at its finest.

Casa Do Brasil - College Station

Casa do Brasil is an upscale Brazilian Steakhouse in South College Station serving fire-roasted cuts of USDA Prime Aged Beef, Chicken, Lamb, and Pork served tableside by our Gaucho Chefs. Our Salad Bar features over 50 seasonal dishes, including fresh vegetables, homemade salads, cured meats, imported cheeses, seafood, soup, and more!
Visit our Bar & Patio for Happy Hour specials and a la carte entrée dining. And every Sunday, we offer an unlimited brunch that is family-friendly!
We offer private dining space, catering, and butcher cuts to go through our online ordering system. Visit our website to enquire about private event space or catering.

Christopher's World Grille

Christopher's World Grille, in the historic and restored Andrews House, features an innovative, eclectic menu that reflects the world travels of Certified Executive Chef, Christopher Lampo. Our Banquet rooms makes Christopher's the ideal facility for family gatherings, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions lavishly decorated in a rich, New Orleans style with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, elaborate chandeliers and decor, private guest entry, fireplace, and wrap-around porch.
Not only has Christopher's been voted 1st Place for Best Fine Dining four years in a row by the Best of the Brazos Valley, and won several awards for Best Fine Dining and Most Romantic by the Eagle's Reader's Poll, Christopher's has recently been featured in Texas Monthly magazine.
Reservations are recommend but Christopher's also welcomes walk-ins.

Red Board Tavern & Table

We're happy to serve the Downtown Navasota Railroad District. Red Board Tavern & Table is led by Executive Chef Craig Schmidt, a Northern Californian who went on to acquire a Culinary Arts Degree from San Joaquin Delta College. Then, Chef Craig added additional degrees in Baking and Pastry at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Chef's many years of expertise has aided in his selection of food pairings for our guests to enjoy.

One Thirty Five Prime

Top-rated hospitality

For over a decade One Thirty Five Prime has been a place for fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Our commitment is to serve the finest beef, seafood, and farm-to-table produce.

Amico Nave Ristorante

Amico Nave Ristorante is Italian set in the heart of Bryan. We boast creative and delicious dishes paired with our outstanding service to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience!
The Bar at Amico Nave serves expertly crafted cocktails. From classic concoctions and new custom creations to full menu dining The Bar at Amico Nave is a must.
Amico Nave abides by safe COVID-19 guidelines. Our tables are socially distanced, our staff wears masks, and all surfaces are sanitized between guests. The safety of our staff and patrons is our top priority.
If your plans include a group of friends or colleges Amico Nave offers a private dining room. This room is set up for audio/visual and boasts a private entrance and semi-private patio.
Amico Nave is also more than happy to accommodate your catering needs through our sister company Admrial Catering! Please contact Meredith McCarn at 979-676-0300.

Alexander's Craft Cocktails & Kitchen

Alexander's Craft Cocktails and Kitchen was named after the distillery located on the grounds from 1861-1865, which washed away in a flood (historic marker located between the restaurant & The Manor).
The newly renovated main bar is located on 1st floor, and opens onto expansive wrap-around, creekside porches. Just a few steps down from the porches is an open deck situated beneath gracious Live Oak canopies.
The warm aubergine & copper walls of the third floor lounge contrast the amazing art representation from local galleries. The stunning view of Salado Creek as well as the grounds of the neighboring estate provide the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite beverage. Patrons choose from a variety of entree selections, appetizers, and adult beverages.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Our team brings together the freshest and finest ingredients to craft a menu showcasing Italy's rich and diverse flavors. From handmade pasta dishes to succulent seafood and mouthwatering grilled meats, each plate is a masterpiece that tantalizes the senses and satisfies even the most discerning palate.
Our extensive wine list features a carefully curated selection of Italian wines, ranging from well-known classics to hidden gems from small, family-owned vineyards. Our sommeliers are on hand to guide you through the choices, ensuring a perfect pairing that enhances your dining experience.

Magnolia Table is a breakfast and lunch restaurant that specializes in fresh ingredients and features both new recipes and family favorites. Whether you come to dine in or swing by to pick up something to-go, we hope to meet you at the Table soon.

Gate 12 Bar & Grill is the sister restaurant to J. Cody’s Steaks and BBQ. It is a full service steakhouse with a few pasta dishes, seafood plates and chicken offerings and a full bar to round out the menu. There is a private dining room for events of approximately 50 or less.

Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco

Great budget-friendly spot

An upscale casual Italian Steakhouse in the middle of downtown Waco! Our sister restaurant opened in the early 2000's in Temple and 20 years later we are ready to come and serve the wonderful people of Waco. A large dinning room and patio paired with our private dinning room gives us plenty of space to accompany you and any guest.

Luigi's Patio Ristorante

A family legacy brings you the most authentic Italian dining experience in the BCS. With nightly live music, a select Wine and Cocktail list, friendly yet polished service, and your favorite made-from-scratch recipes, you'll be sure to come savor the moment with us time and time again.

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KenedeeB
Central Texas •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love their Prix Fix deal on Tuesdays, does not disappoint! Alexanders makes for a great date night or nicer night out with friends.
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Alexander's Craft Cocktails & KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Salado
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4.7
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Mattijs
Berlin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went here all the way from The Netherlands because we are fans of Magnolia/Chip & Joanna. Loved the lunch here. Good food, ample choice and great service. One tip; the AC was on high and it was windy inside.
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Magnolia TablePrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Waco
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Central Texas •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was a quiet dinner. My husband and I loved the delicious food and atmosphere. Not our first or last time at La Riv!
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La Riv Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Steak• Temple
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4.9
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OpenTable Dinervip
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2021
The best place to go in the Temple, Belton, Killeen area. Great service and great food and beer!
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - TemplePrice: Moderate• American• Temple
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4.5

Discover Central Texas

Central Texas follows the Interstate 35 corridor from Waco to San Antonio and encompasses all the municipalities in between. This area is rich in diverse heritages that have vastly influenced the food served here. German cuisine is famous in Central Texas, with dozens of family-owned restaurants and bakeries making it easy to find. Another specialty of the region is Southern Texas barbecue. Central Texas has perfected the art of slowly smoking pork and beef to the point that you might not even need sauce! Steakhouses and burger joints round out your beef selections. And restaurants here have been serving Tex-Mex food for generations, thus making it a longtime favorite among locals.