Backwoods Texas Style Grill

The exact hamburger you crave when driving through a small town with fresh cut fries. 1/2 lb…read morecheeseburger with bacon and grilled jalapeños.

Best chips and home made salsa ever! Nice, quite, everyone knows your name place. Everyone loves…read moreJeans's. Even out of towers rave about Jean's!

Menu 9-3-23

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The Turtle Restaurant

4.3(186 reviews)

30.0 mi

No tv's woohoo!!…read more Bulgogi Pichana - excellent. Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken - excellent. It is crazy what good, fresh ingredients and a lot of passion can create. I don't know if Brownwood is deserving of the Turtle. You must eat here.

4.5 While in…read moreBrownwood we were recommended this restaurant for lunch. We stopped inside and we were seated right away. The server was attentive and gave us our drinks quickly and food was out pretty fast too. I got the hamburger but everything was super fresh. They were hapy to serve it without the bun and I really liked the aoli. The fries were string style but were cooked perfectly. The decor was nice and the atmosphere calm like it should be. They also have a gelato shop next door. Maybe next time I will get the creme brule. They have a lot of options for food and you're sure to find something great. Parking is on the street. I'd come back.

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Mae's Meat Market

4.5(127 reviews)

28.8 mi

Food: Delicious Service: Excellent…read more Pies: Wonderful Cakes: Unbelievably moist Try it !

I was visiting town on business, and my colleagues told me that I had to go for the chicken fried…read moresteak. So I did. The staff was typical country wonderful - very friendly and helpful. On a Wednesday evening, the place was more than half full, which is a good sign. I was probably the only one who wasn't a local. I ordered the steak "Mae's way," which is fried on the flattop instead of deep fried. There was a nice crust on the outside, but otherwise, it was not much different than any other country fried steak. I can't fault the quality of the food, but I didn't find it to be anything special. The side order of green beans was a little disappointing: canned-quality bean with little ham for flavor. Again, not bad, but not anything I'd hurry back to reorder. I'll be back in town again and will probably go back to try something else - the meatloaf special that day looked pretty good.

Funky Chicken hot sandwich (no bun) with seasoned fries - 01.03.2023

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The Taylor County Taphouse

3.8(475 reviews)

40.4 mi

The food was good and service. Their fried quail eggs are amazing on their appetizer. Great…read morelocation and great atmosphere.

We ended up sitting at the bar because there was a 25 minute wait, so I'd recommend doing a…read morereservation in advance if you don't want to wait. The service at the bar was pretty good, our glasses never went empty and the bar tender was really nice. My boyfriend got a burger, he said it was good but really messy to eat. I got the Ahi Tuna and the tuna itself was fresh, however I wasn't expecting the noodles to be cold so it through me off a bit with the texture. Overall not a bad dish if you're looking for something fresh 8/10. The cocktails were also really good, I'd recommend overall and would come back!

Beer on tap

Sausage board

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Sausage board...delish!

Runaway Train Cafe

4.5(184 reviews)

33.0 mi

Food was great. Fast service and friendly staff. Several young men working who were very thoughtful…read moreand respectful. Highly recommended! Patty Melt is excellent!

We always make it a point to stop at Runaway Train Cafe when we're passing through Brownwood on our…read moreway to Fredericksburg. It's one of those places we genuinely look forward to every time. The restaurant is set inside an old train car, which is just really cool and different. The hamburgers are always spot on -- juicy and full of flavor -- and I can't pass up the Reuben. It's perfectly toasted with plenty of meat and just tastes great every single time. The service is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes the stop even better. It's become a tradition for us, and it never disappoints. If you're anywhere near Brownwood, it's definitely worth pulling off the road for.

Half order fried pickles

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Starlite Cafe

4.7(15 reviews)

12.0 mi

Passing through from Houston to Lubbock and we were starving!! Place was full at lunchtime on a…read moreSaturday. You know it's good when the cops are eating here. Great home cooking, chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were fantastic and my husband loved his burger and fries. You will not regret stopping at this family run restaurant.

Good people, good food! We like to support local people…read more CFS and Hamburger steak was good, as were the onion rings, corn, green beans and Banana pudding.

Local gathering spot

Egg sandwich with bacon

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Forgot to take pictures before I dug in.

Double H Family Dining

4.3(11 reviews)

28.0 mi

Stopped in late on a Friday night, about 30 minutes before closing. Had the fried catfish plate…read more It was excellent. My five stars is not to compare to a fine dining restaurant. This is a little cafe in Santa Anna Texas. That is worth your trip or time to stop in as passing through. The plate came with four fillets, hush puppies, cole slaw, French fries and corn for $10. It was fresh, hot and some of the best catfish I've had in awhile. The service was fast and super friendly. The place is a simple little diner in a simple small Texas town. You will not be disappointed when you stop in for some really good food and Texas small town hospitality. - I regret not getting a picture of my plate to show the amount of food, but next time.

It's a game room now. Went downhill the last year in business. Used to be good for Friday night…read morecatfish.

Double H Family Dining - Chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken finger special with three sides AND all you can eat pinto beans, they are help yourself.

Chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken finger special with three sides AND all you can eat pinto beans, they are help yourself.

Double H sign "It's All Good!"

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Large chicken fried steak with bake potatoes...delicious

Granny Clark's Restaurant

4.3(109 reviews)

48.3 mi

Great food, great service. I just found this place in…read moreDowntown Dublin. If you're looping around Dublin on 377, its worth your while to to exit and make it into town for this jewel. Good home cooking, Don't let the "buffet" scare you. They have a full menu as well as the blue plate specials. Certain nights they have fish, steak and shrimp. This place is definitely on my list of places to stop for lunch.

So, we had "Grannys" on our way to Brownwood AND on our way back!…read more Ok... the ambiance is nothing to write home about, and the "Buffet" is pretty limited... that said, the CFS, mashed potatoes, and French fries were awesome. My son (who eats nearly everything) raved about how good the cheeseburger was (which is how I got the fries ... Anyway, EVERYTHING tasted great, but it only gets 4 stars because the place could be spruce up a bit... and don't sit next to the windows... draws the flies... but nevertheless, REALLY good food and we will eat there again!

The sooo tender CFS.

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The Toasted Traveler

4.6(17 reviews)

42.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Drove 15 minutes to this restaurant on wheels and we're glad that we did. The original traveler and…read moretruckin turkey pesto were excellent and my granddaughter loved the donut grilled cheese. Sandwiches aren't huge so you might need to order more than one.

I FOUND YOU!!!!! OMG I ran into you guys one day when you were on my side of town at a benefit of…read moresome kind for kids, I had your "Bavarian" and was blown away with your masterpiece of a sandwich! Sometimes I lay in bed, all alone, wishing I knew the name of your trailer and where you could be found, and I finally tracked ya down! I seriously hope you guys are still around, I need another one or two or three of those sandwiches. Here is the photo I took 3 years ago.

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Owl Drug Store Fountain & Grill

Family-owned & operated

Had lunch here today. Great burgers and tots as always. The servers here are amazing. Fun place for…read morelunch!

This morning, 6/26/226 we stopped here at Owl Drug store for breakfast. A unique pharmacy with a…read morevintage vibe. Besides the pharmacy, a variety of retail items and a cafe style fountain bar. The menu has breakfast and lunch items to pick from. I chose the biscuits w/gravy sausage while my husband had eggs, sausage and toast. My biscuits/gravy with sausage pile on top wasn't quite what I was expecting. I was expecting real sausage gravy. Anyway, it's a nice store and a nice downtown district so enjoy your downtown stroll.

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Daniel V.

6 years ago

Great meal on the road for the whole family. Great chicken, steak, salad, and sides. Worth stopping in for lunch!

Candi C.

4 years ago

Good filling burger special Well worth the price.

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Good people, good food! We like to support local people…read more CFS and Hamburger steak was good, as were the onion rings, corn, green beans and Banana pudding.

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It's a game room now. Went downhill the last year in business. Used to be good for Friday night…read morecatfish.

Humphrey Pete's

3.2

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Passing through Brownswood on a Monday night and stopped for dinner…read more Service and atmosphere were great. My husband had the pork ribs and baked potato. Good flavor, tender, and messy. He rated it a B (he thinks his is better). I had the chicken fried steak w mashed potatoes and gravy with side salad. It was well seasoned meat, tender and the batter had a crunch (not soggy or greasy) and the gravy had good flavor and texture. I give it an A.

Stopped in last night and sat at the bar like I always do. Ordered the sirloin with veggies and…read morerice -- it was amazing. Had a couple of cold beers that hit the spot too. This review is strictly about the bar area. They allow smoking. I must have gotten lucky last night because nobody was smoking. Came back tonight for dinner and there were two people smoking. It felt like being in a 1970s club. Guess I'll be looking for other places that serve a good steak. Bartender was good and kept my beer full.

Up In Smoke BBQ

4.6

(110 reviews)

Great BBQ. Some of the best I've ever had. The staff is great. I only wish they had longer hours.read more

We arrived at 12:30 on a Friday and it was not busy; that was a small warning light. I ordered a…read more"meat bowl" which is a meat and a side. My son ordered walking nachos, and my husband ordered a "Junior Plate". I ordered brisket and traditional potato salad in my meat bowl The brisket was 6 ounces, chopped, and above average. It was very moist with decent seasoning, but very little smoke flavor. The potato salad was excellent. The Junior Plate came with 2 mini pork ribs, 1 slice of brisket, and a medium chunk of sausage. My husband chose beans as his side and said he would go back for the beans! The sausage was nothing special. The Waliking Nachos were your choice of Fritos or Doritos topped with 3 ounces or so of chopped brisket and #5 yellow Crayola. The sauce is VINEGAR BASED. Not bad, but taste it first. All in all, a grade of 75.

Thirsty's Beer Barn & More

3.9

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Solid place, great food and convenient! I'd go back, the girl who took my order was funny too.read more

Everything is great The service the food and everything else is great…read more They are very friendly and courteous

JC's Deli & Grill

4.2

(17 reviews)

Located inside a church/community center is an upscale steak house. I can't recall seeing a sign on…read morethe road for the steakhouse, so I drove around until I saw a deli. Walked into the deli and asked for a menu. They directed me to a restaurant tucked neatly behind the deli, just out of sight. Modern and small, this jewel deserves your business. I have to say I'm fascinated with the surface on the tables. Metallic copper sheen fits nicely into a pleasant steakhouse vibe. See the photo I attached The service was relaxed and efficient. Prices are on par with a nicer steakhouse. Menu options are fairly typical of steak, fish, and chicken options with a subtle twist or two. I ordered the grilled plank salmon with a side of squash and grits. May sound odd having the grits, but they were untraditional and good. The salmon was cooked to perfection. I hope this steakhouse can be sustainable given it is located in the middle of nowhere. Recommended.

Um--what??!! How did we end up having one of the best tasting breakfasts I've had in a LONG time,…read moreinside what is basically a church on Interstate 20? So be prepared to read Bible verses on the walls and sit in what feels like a mega church cafeteria. Your food will arrive in styrofoam and foil with plastic utensils (and these things cost it the final star). But the breakfast was under $4.00 and it was GOOD. In Texas speak, REAL good! I would stop there again.

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4.3

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Jada was a excellent server the food was over cooked and the fries weren't crispy…read more But Jada was really fast with cold drinks and so friendly!

Chipster's Grill

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Chipster's has always been fantastic, anytime I've had an experience with them!! He's a great…read morecaterer & moves around to accommodate many!! You MUST try his BBQ! Even though BBQ has gotten expense, I feel his prices are reasonable for the deliciousness! Always fresh & enjoy the sides too! Food & service are always great!! ‍‍‍ IMO he beats Up in Smoke by a mile!!

Zj's Gorman Steakhouse

3.5

(13 reviews)

We were staying in nearby Cisco and there aren't many restaurants open on Sundays. We came across…read morethis place on Yelp, so we tried it. This restaurant is definitely off the beaten path, but it is so delicious! My family and I had chicken-fried steak, baked potatoes, grilled chicken, and the salad bar. Everything is made in house, from scratch, including the rolls, cornbread, and pies. Laura, the owner, was super friendly and very hospitable. We highly recommend this restaurant, everything was fabulous!

We drifted in for lunch after a morning of hunting, to find the restaurant deserted, but very clean…read moreand well-kept. The waitress/cook (only person there) was friendly enough. After waiting for an hour we got our food, and it was ok. Nothing special. The wait was unreasonable, given the fact that we were the only patrons the whole time we were there. When our check came, it was $89 for one steak and carne guisada. The waitress just smiled and laughed when I asked if there was some mistake. "Yes, the 'market price' for the ribeye is $49" Kinda explains why no one else was there. If you want ordinary food at eye-popping prices, ZJ's is the place to go.

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