Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Central Texas

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Gate 12 Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (1134)

$31 to $50

American

College Station

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Ericavip

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing views of sunset and lots of planes coming in and taking off. We loved the menu and service, too.

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Popular dish

Cobb Salad

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

4.8

4.8 (93)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Bryan

About the restaurant

Join us for a culinary journey through Spain at Elia Cafe Tapas Bar. Our delectable tapas, paella, sangria, and mouthwatering dishes will transport you to the heart of Spain. Enjoy a glass of wine from our distinctive wine selection to bring out the flavors in every bite. Located in the beautiful Old Bryan Marketplace, Downtown Bryan's historic building dating back to 1910, the warm ambiance and relaxed elegance of our restaurant will have you feeling right at home. And, to make your experience even more special, we offer live music every weekend. Come for the food, stay for the music, and leave with unforgettable memories.

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Kris

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, nice ambiance. Live music in restaurant. Wonderful crème brûlée.

Luigi's Patio Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1440)

$30 and under

Italian

College Station

About the restaurant

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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Ricardovip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Excellent food and better service at a very convenient location without parking issues. The music is an added bonus. Can’t go wrong with the suppli starter appetizer followed by the chicken Parmesan with the pesto angel pasta

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Popular dish

Calamari

Messina Hof Estate Winery

4.7

4.7 (989)

$31 to $50

American

Bryan

About the restaurant

Dine by the vines!

Located on the Messina Hof Winery Estate, The Vintage House offers dining with particular attention to fresh Vineyard Cuisine. Each and every dish incorporates one of our award-winning wines. Linger over quiet conversation in the romantic Barrel Room or looking out upon our vineyards. Savor a wide variety of appetizers, salads, and entrees, all designed with wine in mind.

Located Lakeside on the Messina Hof Estate, our Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers an array of light bites, wine tastings, Tour experiences, and more! Soak in the sunshine on our Lakeside deck or catch up with friends over wine slushies in our Tasting Room.

Recognized by Sante" Magazine for our high standards of quality in Fine Dining and Wine Hospitality and rated one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in America by Open Table.

Vintage House Restaurant - *For parties of 6 or more an automatic gratuity will be added*
Tasting Room Reservations taken

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Megan

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

I’ve been here many times and they never disappoint. Polite staff and great food! I try to recommend to those looking for a unique and sophisticated experience in Bryan!

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Casa Do Brasil - College Station

4.7

4.7 (2349)

$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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America

Dined 3 days ago

We always have a great time and the food is great

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USDA Prime Aged Filet Mignon

Magnolia Table

4.7

4.7 (4190)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Waco

About the restaurant

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.

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Drew

Dined 2 days ago

First tables on Saturday for breakfast. Great service and a good solid meal. Oatmeal to pancakes to breakfast tacos. All excellent

Pivovar

4.7

4.7 (476)

$31 to $50

Brewery

Waco

About the restaurant

Pivovar features a brewery, restaurant, beer garden, hotel and beer spa. The main floor showcases a traditional Czech brewery specialized for bottom fermented Czech Pilsner lagers. Pivovar is cutting-edge facility implemented in the historical building “New Katy hotel” located in Downtown Waco, immediately next door to the famous Magnolia Silos. Our fusion of Czech and American food makes Pivovar a new cultural pillar to Waco that you are sure to enjoy. Want more Pivovar sign up today to stay in the know!

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Rickvip

Dined 2 days ago

Food, beer and service were all excellent. The renovated building was well done creating a unique ambiance.

Red Board Tavern & Table

4.6

4.6 (188)

$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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Elisevip

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

The food was very yummy but service was slow and not very attentive.

Porters Dining + Bar

4.5

4.5 (1232)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

College Station

About the restaurant

Porters Dining & Butcher features a wood-fired grill and premium cuts of meat, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. Enjoy a drink at the bar or on the patio. Porters is open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Private Dining available contact: portersdiningbutcher@gmail.com

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Taylorvip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Had an amazing experience celebrating my birthday! Nora and Hunter made it an exceptional experience for us. Great wine!

Brazos-Proper Texas Kitchen

3.9

3.9 (235)

$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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HanBCSvip

Dined on Jun 15, 2024

Enjoyed a great meal at Brazos-Proper Texas Kitchen before the George Strait concert. They were busy! Staff handled it well. Food was tasty and special drinks created for concert. Great atmosphere!!

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