Had Valentines dinner here. Reservations made in advance for this special day. Got to meet Eric one of the owners at the check in desk. He recommended the upstairs dinning room if you want it to be romantic evening. Agree 100% when we left you could hardly hear your self talking. They also have a nice outside area which would be nice in spring/summer time. Our waitress was Riley who has been with them for 2 years and was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was spot on the whole night. Had our drinks my wife the Appleton and I had Dewars and soda. Bartender knows their stuff and does not skimp. Appetizers were Risotto Tots, Very good, also to large crab cake with remoulade sauce, excellent. Shrimp scampi was excellent and very filling. They have a very diverse menu for varying appetites. Highly recommend eating at this establishment. 5 stars plus. Keep up the great work. read more

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It's unfortunate rating a local spot poorly but we definitely won't be back here. The place was empty but we still went long stretches without seeing our server and the food was less than mediocre... my husband ordered a pasta dish that left much to be desired on my goat cheese and chipotle jam burger had zero presence of the jam and maybe a table spoon of goat cheese in the center. It tasted like chewing through a quarter pound of unseasoned beef. I think quality control and flavor need to be addressed, the menu itself sounds like it has vision but the food falls short. I hope this place can improve and survive, tough to establish regular customers with menu items that don't live up to their price points. read more

17 South - Goat cheese burger - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a promotion. I was hoping it would be more intimate, but despite there being a few other open tables we were seated back to back to a large party. Since it's a small space and echoey, we could not hear ourselves over the group of people talking. Drinks: We started with the Queen Bee cocktail and a red wine. The cocktail was good but I didn't feel the mixture of flavors worked well for my taste. I can't recall the name of the wine but it was a nice wine to pair with red meat. Appetizers: we started with the fried green tomatoes and the Caesar wedge salad. The tomatoes were a little bland and came out cold (not sure if that was on purpose?). The wedge was good but was slathered in dressing which made it a little too rich. *Side note: I realized after we left that complimentary bread was mentioned on the appetizer menu, but I'm unclear if we had to ask for that...? It was never offered nor brought out. I decided against ordering the French baguette because I assumed there was complimentary bread. Entrees: I had the Ravioli Diablo and my husband tried the Sea Bass special that came with clams, mussels and lobster ravioli. The Ravioli Diablo was just OK, kind of a small portion. For the special, he liked the mussels but thought the sea bass was a little overdone. In hindsight, there was a lot going on with that plate; the ravioli was a bit out of place and it could've used a nice risotto or rice instead. Dessert: we tried ordering Creme brulee but they were out so we ordered the "brown butter" cheesecake instead...I'm including the description from the menu and a picture of the bare cheesecake loaf I received with no toppings (I took the picture after my husband took a bite). I'm actually most disappointed about this since I was hoping it would be the part of the meal to make up for the mediocrity of everything else. "Vanilla bean brown butter with candied pecans and soft whipped cream" Honestly I tried to be optimistic but it was overall not the experience I was hoping for. Especially for a $200 bill. read more

Overall it was an ok experience. We came here for a friends birthday with a group of 8. We got hit with the massive included tip for a large group of people ... our waitress did mess up several of our checks and it almost made us late to our next planned excursion for our friends birthday night. .. all the hype about the shrimp scampi I read on Yelp and it was just meh. The chicken parm on the other has was solid. Was I glad I came and tried this place ? Yes. Would I be back ? Most likely not. Pretty high prices . Especially with the massive tip our server got with our group of people . Overall it was a good vibe but this place just isn't for me read more

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A friend of mine wanted to come here to try it out for dinner. She's pretty good and finding good spots for us. I had the jalapeño chicken. It was good. I had leftovers, and they were still just as good the next day. Only thing I had to do was take out the jalapeños. They tasted like the jarred or canned jalapeños. Didn't really go together for me. Once I took them out the dish got a lot better for me. The staff was super nice and answered every question I had. The place itself is really nice and a great setting for a date. I enjoyed my visit and soon heard after we left, that they play live music upstairs after a certain time. So I will definitely be trying to make a point to go another evening to try another dish and enjoy some music. read more

17 South - Jalapeno Chicken - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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The food, service and ambience were everything expected. Our server was so helpful and friendly. Our water glasses were always full. The bread basket was hard to describe but here goes it was hot and buttery and had a nice crust. I would definitely recommend the risotto tots. Absolutely worth the wait. We will be back! read more

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Loved the high-end, 1960s vibe -- warm lighting, classy ambiance, and just the right amount of retro charm. The mussels were flavorful and fresh, the Chipotle Peach Burger was smoky-sweet perfection, and the salmon was beautifully cooked. Service was smooth and attentive. A perfect spot for when you want to feel a little fancy without the fuss. read more

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The restaurant is cute and intimate, and it had beautiful decor for the holidays. Our girls catch up Thursday evening dinner was a lot of great time to talk and laugh. Our server was polite and helpful without being intrusive. The field green and mixed berry salad was delicious although it advertised a goat cheese tartlet I didn't get. The sea bass was light and just slightly under in the middle. The risotto was slightly salty but good. The broccolini was tough to cut and chew so I discarded it after a bite. For dessert, we split the sticky toffee pudding but when it came out, it was more like a toffee chocolate cake than anything. Sweet and flavorful but not what we were expecting. I didn't snap any photos because it was slightly forgettable. However, the service was excellent and makes me want to give them another chance. read more

First time dining at 17 South and they did not disappoint. Great service and wonderful food. I had gluten free pasta and it was fantastic. My husband had the pasta trio and he loved it. Definitely going to return. read more

Came here for a promotion celebration. Did not disappoint. Got here around 515pm and was asked if we had reservations; we didn't but might be a good time if you come at a more busy time.. sat immediately and our server was very knowledgeable and prompt with our orders. Wine was spot on as were appetizers and enteees. Def a date night or special occasion type of ambiance place. Pricey but honestly isn't everything? Food, service and ambiance made this place worth the price tag. read more

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First let me say the food we had was good, but everything else was not. Arrived and ordered a Stella beer. They were out. Then ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were out. Then ordered the braised chicken. They were out. We were there at 7:30. on Saturday. The manager did come out to apologize. Not sure we will go back. read more

Came for lunch and will definitely return! I didn't take pictures but the presentation of the food was really nice. The flavors were exceptional! Had the roast pork sandwich and au jus served with it had an incredible depth of flavor. Also had the crispy salmon and it was equally as delicious. The vegetables were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Service was excellent! Sarah was helpful, attentive and nice. Ambiance is really nice! An elevated experience, for sure! read more

I don't recommend this restaurant. Our food was terrible. We had fried green tomatoes that were so tough that they were difficult to cut with a knife and fork. I got the salmon on ravioli with a lemon butter sauce. The salmon was undercooked the lemon butter sauce lemon. I had to send it back, and by the time they brought the next , was finished eating. He had spaghetti with marinara sauce that was strangely sour tasting. We also felt it was overpriced. I actually think Pignetti's is a better Italian restaurant. read more

Tomatoes and greens in salad were wilted and waterlogged. Not edible we spent a lot of money for poor quality read more

17 South - Wilted tomatoes and greens. Not edible at all - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Fantastic food, cocktails and service. Try whatever specials they have. The wait staff's food and drink recommendations have not let me down yet. read more

This was a real culinary treat. We went nad saw items on the menu we have never seen before like Risotto Tots (which were excellent!) I really enjoyed the capreses salad as well. Very fresh tasting. THe cocktail choices were excellent and I really enjoyed the razzle dazzle. The servers seemed knowledgable in the wines and food pairings. They were on top of it and keep us loaded with bread! It is a nice, quite, dim lit place that was excellent for a date night. Will be going again when we are in town. read more

We were there for lunch. There were only one other table to you hope the service would be great and it was. Food was good. read more

The restaurant looked very upscale, nice warm atmosphere. There was no wait on a table but when we left there were several people waiting on tables. The appetizers came out quickly as did our bar drinks, all were good. All five of us ordered a different dish and everything was very tasty! read more

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The food was very "organic" Just like we like it! The waitress was very attentive, and wanted to make sure that everything was right for us. read more

We walked into 17 South and were promptly greeted and seated by our hostess. The ambience had a rustic charm. However, it was quite chilly in the restaurant. The chilly temperature made it hard to feel welcome. We were greeted by our server, who started us off with drinks. But we were lead to our first snag when told that certain appetizers are premade. our waiter resolve the issue by coordinating our special request with the chef, however upon receiving our appetizers, we were disappointed to find that our appetizers lacked seasoning. The entrees made a valiant effort to save the evening as they were both delicious and well seasoned however, the sauces prove to be towards the watery side. Overall, for a first time experience with this restaurant, I will be leery about its menu, and their methods for prepping appetizers. Despite the cleanliness and professionalism of the staff, I could only hope that the overall menu and food will match the energy that was given by set, staff and ambience . read more

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I went for my birthday the food was beyond amazing the ambience felt cozy and welcoming. The food came out hot and delicious. The owner was so amazing he gave me complimentary glass of wine for my birthday 10/10 will highly recommend. read more

Atmosphere, food, and services were great! The server had much knowledge of the menu and recommended several delicious things items to try. The salmon was very interesting and is a must try. Drinks weren't the best but over all decent. Great place for date nights or small friendly gatherings. Next visit I will post shots of the classy modern staircase leading to the second floor level. read more

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Not cheap. Very nice inside. This is a date night or special occasion atmosphere. Quiet music. My wife and I shared the blue cheese crumble salad minus the bacon. It was delicious. The dressing was one of the best I have had. The lettuce was chilled and crisp. Excellent salad. We then shared the eggplant "tower". Thinly sliced eggplant excellent tomato sauce and mushrooms and other herbs. Well done. It came with Alfredo fettuccine on the side. Even split it was a lot of food. The dessert - my wife had the brown sugar cheese cake and I had the chocolate soufflé. The entire meal was excellent. This is recommended. read more

My party of 9 came to the restaurant to celebrate a birthday and anniversary for my family. We came in at 8pm and were accommodated immediately. There was only one server but it wasn't very busy so it worked out ok. The food came out fresh and hot and was amazing. I had the chicken genovese it was amazing cooked well and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience and will be back. read more

17 South - The aftermath of a great night - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Great luncheon specials, service was good and pricing was competitive. We were a party of two and were able to eat and unrushed lunch in under an hour. read more

I was at 17 South twice in December, once for dinner and once for lunch. My rating is a combination of the two experiences. For dinner we both had the shrimp scampi and Caprese salad appetizer. I don't think I've had shrimp scampi that good anywhere in Central Texas. It was just excellent.. the right amount of lemon, the shrimp was cooked perfectly. It was just excellent. The Caprese salad was also excellent with outstanding fresh mozzarella. Even the bread was great. When we were there for lunch, there must have been a different chef. My friend had the eggplant and said that it was so heavily breaded that she wouldn't have known that it was eggplant. I had the shrimp scampi again, which they offered to make even though it isn't on the lunch menu, and it just didn't compare to what I'd had for dinner. It was okay, just not great. The bread was still outstanding and the service could not possibly have been any better. read more

The food was awesome and the service was amazing. I was there for a Training and everything was super great! Kudos to the gentleman that waited on all of us at the training. He did an outstanding job in getting everyone served and fed! Try them out and I guarantee it you will like this place! read more

Ryan the waiter is great. He checked on us a frequently made sure my water was full. Ryan was very pleasant and kind, he was funny too! The bread was great as well as the butter. He had recommendations on the food which was helpful. This was a nice addition to the downtown area. The drinks are top tier. We got the appletini and lemon drop yummy! I got the Fettuccine Alfredo and my friend got the Ravioli Diablo and she loved it that was also recommended by Ryan. The bathroom was nice and clean. Everyone we encountered was really nice. They have wines, cocktails, dessert, appetizers and meals! read more

We came here for my husband's birthday and are so glad we did. Nice ambiance and welcome feel. Any attire fits. Sarie, our excellent server, greeted us warmly and made us feel at home. She answered all our questions about the menu and the wines. Kieth Bynum (chef and managing partner) creates amazing dishes. We had the caprese tomatoes (best we've ever had) & the insalada de province (different than anything we've had and absolutely delicious!) Main course was Pasta Trio and Ravioli Diablo. Oh my goodness - all was superb! We highly recommend 17 South. read more

This is a wonderful place!! The service was fantastic! Brent did an amazing job and made sure we all were taken care of! I highly recommend this place! Beware of the BREAD! BECAUSE ITS AMAZING! The place is so cute and picturesque. read more

17 South - Jalapeño Chicken! Spice level was mild. - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Wow, what a great find in downtown Temple. Had the feel of an old hotel with plenty of space to have a conversation at your table. Sean our waiter was excellent, explained the menu and how some of the food was sourced. Great wine knowledge too! Food was very good. We will be back to try other menu items. Fairly new restaurant in downtown, but well worth making the trip! Don't miss this one!! read more

I came for an early dinner (6pm) and at first was the only party in the restaurant. The staff was very attentive. Soon others arrived but the staff was still spot on. The food was very good and reasonably priced. I think this will be my new go to place. read more

Everything felt special. Ryan was exceptional and very gracious. Seating was just right. The ambience was friendly and inviting. read more

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This was a rather disappointing lunch, especially as we had been looking forward to dining here; we were there for an hour and a half and didn't get served our appetizer until half an hour in. I realize tastes differ, but the sauce served with the risotto balls was shockingly bad, as agreed on by everyone at the table. Our main courses didn't come until an hour in. I ordered an Arugula Salad, which is describe as radish, radish greens, pickled red onion, and tomatoes, and received a mixed green salad with raw onions, olives, and tomatoes. When I asked the server if it was the right salad, I was told that was the Arugula Salad. Overall, the food wasn't great, and no one finished their meal. I was really surprised at the quality and just underwhelmed by the whole experience. read more

Tried it out for lunch with my wife. Amazing. Top drawer. I've lived in Temple for more than 20 years and I can't say I have ever had a better meal. Beautiful place. Great service. I had the Butchers Cut while she had the Crusted Salmon. Our new go to place for our biweekly lunch dates. read more

17 South - 17 South Butchers Cut with Risotto instead of the Fingerling Potatoes. - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Great food and service. The mussels with fresh garlic was the best I have ever eaten. The pasta was amazingly delicious. The ambiance was cute. I would return. read more

17 South - The 17 South sign - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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No Management or owner interaction! We were there to celebrate a friend's birthday. The waiter knew we were celebrating a birthday. There was no birthday treat. Beautiful restaurant, food was good. Our table stood out because we were the only ones of color in there at the time but mgmt never acknowledged us. We clearly watched management work his way throughout the dining area. NEVER STOPPED to say hello, check in with us nothing. Thank you but no thank you. We will not return. read more

We hosted our son's and now daughter in law's rehearsal dinner at 17 South Main. The whole evening was amazing. We had the entire upstairs, they even printed a special menu just for our guests. Brent and Keith worked their tails off making sure everything was great. From the appetizers of Risotto Tots & Crab Cakes to the Main Course with choices of Chicken, Hanger Steak (which everyone raved about), Salmon (I recommend trying) and Chicken Alfredo (delicious) then finishing the meal off with their scrumptious Brown Butter Cheesecake & Kalua Chocolate Cake we could not have picked a better place to bring the two families together the evening before the big wedding day. I can't recommend 17 South Main enough. It's a great place and I definitely look forward to dining there whenever we are in town. read more

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Been 3 times all within last few weeks. Food is good - service has been bad twice. They dole out the bread like it's gold- like 3 pieces for a table of four. Food not served at same time, 3 had food and 4th had to wait an additional 5 minutes. I hope they can get in a better grove because we really need nice dining options in Temple read more

My daughter and I went for a date and it was neat! The owner let us check out upstairs and we had a great meal. Can't wait to go back.