I know I will probably never find a place like this again. It truly feels like you're in the…read morecoziest cave, and after a long day of hiking at Big Bend, it was such a nice place to unwind. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and if I lived closer, I would come back!

Visited in late August/early September, 2026. The floor was wet & slippery both times we went…read morethere. There is little to no lighting in the men's bathroom. The women's toilets are so low to the floor that I had to physically help a disabled, elderly woman off of the toilet. Do not go here if you have any disability. The pizza was black & burned, & when we complained, we were told by the waitress that she herself "likes her pizza a little more cooked", as if she was the one who had to eat it??? We couldn't eat most of the pizza because it was inedible, but the waitress was visibly confused & told us, "Wow, we've never had that problem before"; well, now you do. But most of the staff is pretty cool, especially the blonde young man with the apron, & the young lady with pigtails & tattoos. But I would most definitely skip this hazard of an establishment. I'm only giving you 2 stars because most of the staff were so kind. Most of them. Otherwise, go somewhere else. But. Great music, cool decor & I like how you cuss all over the menu. Pretty edgy place! Edit: Also, the first time we came, none of the stuff at the restaurant that we wanted was actually on the menu from online. We were told by the gentleman at the bar that they "don't have any control of the website menu". Then who does???

This is a great place to unwind at the end of a long day…read more This is an isolated area and the menu was out of numerous items when we were there due to the new year's crowd. Despite this, they made substitutions and the food was all great.

The accommodations were adequate. There was no air conditioning and the outlets would not hold my…read moreadapter so I couldn't charge my computer. The bed wasn't very comfortable and the place was very outdated. I wouldn't have minded the lack of air and outdated room if the price reflected that. It was very high priced for what you get. Plus, they were unwilling to change my reservation and charged me the full amount of the date I didn't use. I reserved a room two days from the date I wanted to change to. They had plenty of availability for the night I was there, but they would not just change my reservation. It cost over $200 to cancel my future reservation just two days away and $300 to make the new reservation for that night. They should have been more accommodating since they had so much availability. Not impressed.

A must for anyone who has wondered their way to the town of Terlingua. Our group had made our way…read moreafter a long day of travel. We actually were not keen on eating out. However, with uncanny timing in the scorching Texas Summer, the power was out at our Airbnb. Sweaty, tired, and frustrated, we arrived at the Starlight looking for solace. Thankfully, coming in during the exact offseason of Big Bend, there was no wait at all for our group of six. Service was great. Namely, we quickly got waters to quench our thirsts. Never having tried an antelope burger, I opted for that. Minimal to no gamey flavor at all. If anything, it was pretty much similar in almost all aspects to a lean beef burger. The green chile added some texture and flavor but not to the point where it detracts from the meat itself. That's a plus! Other things that I will note - the restroom is outside in a shack that's right across from the outside bar area. The inside of the restaurant truly feels rustic and magical at the same time - a feel that really encapsulates Terlingua. We didn't get to see a performance. It looked like they were preparing for one but there wasn't anything for that evening. Some pluses were that our waitress was kind enough to give us a bag of ice as the restaurant was closing for the night. It was definitely appreciated as our the power to our Airbnb would not be restored until afternoon of the next day. She could have easily charged us but she did not. Much appreciated!

Would recommend. We went in the off season, so it was nice…read moreto be able to chill and take our time without feeling rushed to give up the table. In the in seasonal peak times, our waiter informed us there could be up to 200 people lining up out the door. While the food was good with great service, I think I'd be disappointed. It was great to be able to check off antelope from the bucket list of exotic fare. The food was good and represented the area well, but I wouldn't rave about it. Fir beer and soda, there is only canned and bottled as their soda fountain was broken along with the draft system- which has been for years now. Now on the other hand, the 3 margaritas we had were outstanding! There is a ramp along with stairs to enter. For the not-so-nice... there is a shared outdoor restroom with a toilet, urinal snd sink attached to the old jail cell. The urinal was so close to the toilet, that when getting up, it felt like you were shoving your head inside. And it reeked of old nasty urine. My suggestion, hold it.

We had our first full day ahead of us in Big Bend. To start it off right, we decided to come here…read morefor some food. The outside is cute and quaint. We even saw some roadrunners catching a break. Perhaps getting a coffee break too before the adventures ahead? Although the place is small (and it being the off season), there was still a line in the morning - a good sign! The kitchen, namely the grill, is right in front of you where you order. That being said, you can smell all of the delicious food being made fresh to order. That includes the jalapenos. When I ordered, I went ahead and got an iced coffee and the burrito mexicano. The coffee did the job. No complaints. The burrito was certainly a surprise. It has no meat but it makes up for it was plenty of flavor, namely through the jalapenos and avocado. In reality, it's such a simple burrito (eggs, tomato, and onions as well) that just packs a punch of flavor. Highly recommend!

Been here twice so far. Service is fast and the view is incredible! Yesterday we had the Burrito…read moreMexicano, it was really good. Today we tried the avocado toast. VERY GOOD. The coffee was also excellent. (Vanilla latte)

After quite a tumultuous previous day, our group decided to start anew. What a better way than a…read moregood hearty breakfast? And especially at such a good ol' diner. The inside really does match the aesthetics of the outside. The service was nice and prompt. Our waitress got us our drinks before we ordered. Yes, the menu is through a QR code. I'm not quite sure what the problem is with that. I'm sure if you don't have a phone or can't use a QR for whatever reason, they likely have physical menus as well. Nonetheless, I went ahead and ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich. Our food came out timely. The sandwich tasted good. Honestly, it was like any other breakfast sandwich that you would get at some other chain. It's consistent and reliable. You know what you're going to get. I feel that I can say the same for the rest of the table. It's simple American breakfast food done simple and right. Overall, I'd recommend. We didn't have the experience that other people got to warrant the lower reviews. I really do think that Penny's Diner in Alpine is a quality establishment.

I love diners. They're my favorite food places. I was pretty excited about having a 24/7 diner in…read moreAlpine but this place is trash. The first time I went to check it out I was offput by the QR code ordering nonsense. The employees were completely locked to their phones doomscrolling and it was difficult to get anyone's attention. Food was pretty weak, but acceptable for a diner. Price was ok. Then tonight I thinks to myself, I can't sleep, I should try that diner again - so I go out there at 1:30a and all the employees are hanging out in the parking lot playing with a car and tell me the diner is closed. Come back in a few hours. If you're driving through Alpine and you want a mediocre burger that isn't going to end up costing you $45, maybe it's worth a stop (it isn't) - but definitely don't go a single mile out of your way for it. They do not care at all and they really want you to know that.

Good place for breakfast Stop here when here fie. Burch…read morecamp. Big enough where ur not crowded Like the breakfast

We are from out of town, came in for breakfast and the food is full of flavor, everyone is…read morewelcoming and friendly. We enjoyed all of our food and it was nice to see everyone knows es h other. The place is calm and peaceful, we would definitely recommend it!

Really good food and a fun place. A casual and fun vibe. In the heart of Marfa. Great drinks,…read morefriendly staff and a nice way to end the day after a long trek.

Don't order the Caesar salad or the dumplings. Waste of money & slimy, in that order…read more Service was barely there My old fashioned was actually good, which is why it's 2 stars & not 1. I took half my dumplings to go because I'm hoping they're better cold. Also that meal cost me $50 I expected good food based one the reviews. I'm so disappointed. I'll never be back

The vegan option was delicious and service was great! Got a Texas Cooler to drink. Service was nice…read moreand atmosphere matched the vibe of the resort.

Wow. Such a disappointment. Here from San Antonio...treating my wife to some glamping in Big Bend…read morefor her birthday, but staying at the Gage first. So, of course I wanted to treat her to a nice dinner. Reservation 6:45p. Seated almost immediately. Service fell off a cliff after that. We ordered the filet for two - $128 - 16 oz of filet - you share a Caesar salad - you share mashed potatoes and asparagus. Salad came out relatively quickly, and was huge. It could easily feed four. However, it was 7:40 before the meal arrived. At one point, one of the waitresses asked if she could bring us a dessert menu or our check. That's how long we sat there. We had to tell her we hadn't eaten yet. When the food did finally arrive, the steak was cooked unevenly and served almost cold, as was the portobello mushroom...which was dry and overcooked. Additionally, I'm not sure there were 16oz of meat on that tray. Totally irritating and not worth the money. No where near worth the money. The only reason they get two stars: the salad was actually pretty decent, as was the bread service.

We didn't have a reservation but thankfully they got us in so learn from our mistake and make one!…read more The restaurant looks like it is an a house with a tree growing out of it. Our server was friendly! We had the chicken fried steak and that night's vegetable was broccoli! I don't know how they season the broccoli but it was the most flavorful broccoli I have had. The chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were also quite good.

We were looking for a nice place to have dinner while staying in Alpine, TX. This fit the bill!…read more The restaurant is in a yellow house with an "R" at the top. There was an American Flag and a Texas flag flying out front. We walked in and waited for someone to greet us and seat us. After we were at our table, drink orders were taken. When our water was brought out, we were also given some Honey Pecan Biscuits with butter. They were warm and I liked the pecans in it! Hubby & I shared everything. We started with a cup of Jalapeño and Cilantro Soup. It's a cream based soup. I couldn't detect much of any heat from the Jalapeños and the cilantro was pretty much hidden. Maybe a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top would have made it more pronounced. It also needed to be served hot. We then got the 14oz Ribeye which came with mashed potatoes & green beans. This was a great plate of food! It came out hot! The person who brought it out waited until we cut into it to see if it was acceptable. We've never had any staff person do that for us before! It was a little under done on one side, but the other was perfect. We almost finished the plate. It was delicious! Lastly, we got the Chocolate Bread Pudding Tamale. It comes wrapped in a corn husk that it is cooked in. You remove it and eat the bread pudding. It was gummy in a good way, as hubby described it. It needed the fresh strawberries & ice cream that came on the plate. We really enjoyed our dinner! Our server, Jordan, was very efficient & made it a nice experience! We probably won't travel this way again, but if we did, we would definitely return!