Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Central Texas

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Updated June 05, 2025

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Waco

4.8

4.8 (62)

$30 and under

American

Waco

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Dee

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

The food was excellent the service was great at the beginning until the end and we could never get her to come back and give us our check. It’s like she disappeared we could not find her anywhere we waited 15 minutes she was not in the restaurant at all

Casa Do Brasil - College Station

4.8

4.8 (2487)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

College Station

About the restaurant

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.

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Jessica

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Great place to go for special events in your life, but now with their new lunch specials, it’s budget friendly to go more often!

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4.7

4.7 (5711)

$30 and under

American

Waco

About the restaurant

Magnolia Table offers seasonal, nostalgic dishes made to nourish. Our menu includes both new recipes and family favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you come to savor a meal, or shop around the Take Away + Market, remember you’re always welcome at our table.

Magnolia Table is an 8-minute drive from the Silos property.

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BenjaminVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely wonderful, from the food to the decor and the service.

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Campfire at The Stella

4.6

4.6 (351)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bryan

About the restaurant

Embracing the best seasonal ingredients of Central Texas in a warm and inviting dining atmosphere. All paired with crafted cocktails, local brews and a thoughtful wine list. As we embrace the seasonal ingredients, our menus will change with best produce available.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Anamarie

Dined on May 9, 2025

Campfire was the perfect restaurant to celebrate a birthday and graduation dinner ! The environment was very cozy and well designed and the food was superb. They were very accommodating to our large party and the service was excellent. I highly recommend and will be coming back soon !

Alexander's Craft Cocktails & Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (953)

$30 and under

American

Salado

About the restaurant

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.

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Nicole

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Beautiful restaurant, lovely experience and great quality of food! Highly recommend!

Casa Do Brasil- Waco

4.5

4.5 (75)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Waco

About the restaurant

Casa do Brasil is an upscale Brazilian Steakhouse in Waco, TX serving fire-roasted cuts of USDA Prime Aged Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork, and Shrimp 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 weekend 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.

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nichole

Dined 7 days ago

Definitely met our expectations. We’ve been to Brazilian steakhouses in DFW and San Antonio, casa do Brazil Waco definitely upheld the standards set by our previous experiences. The food was amazing. Staff was great and friendly. The inside is beautiful. So very thankful for a restaurant like this in Waco.

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Experience

Kids Eat Free 4th of July Special

The Dean

4.3

4.3 (37)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bryan

About the restaurant

Our journey began with a vision to blend traditional pan European continental cuisine with innovative techniques, resulting in dishes that delight the senses and ignite the palate.

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Pat

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We had a very relaxing and fun time. All the staff was friendly and helpful.

Brazos-Proper Texas Kitchen

4.2

4.2 (262)

$30 and under

Southern

College Station

About the restaurant

Traditional local cooking techniques and flavors are elevated with a modern twist at our property's farmer's table restaurant, Brazos - Proper Texas Kitchen - serving breakfast Saturday and Sunday along with special holiday events. Down-home Texan cooking is on the menu along with comfort food favorites, taking time-honored dishes to new heights. Local foods, wines, beers and spirits are showcased in an atmosphere of gracious Southern hospitality and Texas traditions interpreted in a fashion that fuses past and present.

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Maurice

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Brazos-Texas local kitchen is a true Texas experience. Locatel next to Kyla field, in a hotel, one can breathe Aggie Spirit in a peaceful, sophisticated dining room. Staff very profesional and friendly. The menú offers a basic selection of beef, fish, chicken and vegetarían plates at a Texas sized price. The huge salad was fresh but mundane. The steak was prepared to perfection. For those looking for a special occasion restaurant, this one will impress.

Red Board Tavern & Table

4.2

4.2 (221)

$31 to $50

American

College Station

About the restaurant

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.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Loved it - we had a fantastic experience, got the specials that night (scallops), and we were extremely happy with the service as well. Good bull!

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Popular dish

Prime Beef Tenderloin

J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House & Restaurant

3.6

3.6 (14)

$30 and under

American

Waco

About the restaurant

Sip your way around the world and indulge in the largest Whiskey collection in Texas, with over 1,200 Whiskey varieties, handcrafted cocktails by some of the best-voted bartenders in Waco, Local and Texas craft beer, and award-winning seasonally curated menus from Brunch to Dinner. Barnett’s Whiskey House is a must-visit local restaurant and whiskey bar in the heart of downtown, Waco.

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Dawn

Dined on May 17, 2025

Haley was an awesome server. The entire staff was responsive to our needs. We had a large party of 12, and we appreciated how thoughtful and helpful they were.

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