Perini Ranch Steakhouse is outstanding!…read more The 16-ounce ribeye was excellent. The beef quality was superb--thick-cut, tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned without overpowering its natural flavor. While the edges were cooked slightly beyond medium due to the uneven cut, that's a very minor critique. The grilled asparagus was delicious, and the green chile hominy was absolutely amazing. Overall, I would give Perini Ranch Steakhouse a 98 out of 100. The food, atmosphere, and quality were exceptional, making it one of the best of the steakhouses I've experienced.

I left Perini Ranch Steakhouse disappointed, especially given all the hype and glowing reviews…read more We were seated outside at 5 PM when it was about 95 degrees. The outdoor seating consisted of old wooden tables and benches that were uncomfortable, and the heat alone made it difficult to enjoy the meal. To make matters worse, we spent the entire dinner fighting flies. The steaks were around $50 each, and honestly, they were underwhelming. They lacked seasoning and flavor, especially for the price point. I've had better-seasoned steaks at Texas Roadhouse and Outback for roughly half the cost. The sides were equally disappointing: bland, uninspired, and forgettable. The bread pudding was decent and was probably the best part of the meal. Overall, the combination of uncomfortable outdoor seating, excessive heat, flies, and mediocre food made for a frustrating experience. I had heard so many great things about Perini Ranch Steakhouse and expected something special, but it simply didn't live up to the reputation.

We went to Abilene for a night and stopped at The Taylor County Taphouse since this place was…read morerecommended by locals on various social media. Ambiance: Bar/pub vibes - heavy wood decor. Casual. We sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing! He was funny and attentive despite being very busy! Service: The restaurant was so busy with diners even at 8:30 PM on a Saturday evening. I did not expect it to be this busy in my head. My husband and I sat at the bar since that was open seating and there were no sit down tables available inside or on the patio. The restaurant will add you to the waitlist if you'd like! Food: My husband and I shared the deviled eggs appetizer, and "the burger" with grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. The deviled wggs (satan's huevos) were good, and spicy because we chose the "hellfire" option. The burger was huge! I'm glad my husband I split it because there was no way I'd finish that burger on my own! We both left content and not stuffed.

My wife and I came here on a Saturday early afternoon. We were sat and handed brunch menus which…read moredidn't have the Philly cheese steak on it. We looked at the menu online prior to coming and knew that we both wanted to try the cheese steak, so this was a bit of a bummer. They waitress who was very attentive told us that we can't order from the full menu for another 30 minutes so we decided to wait rather than leave. Listen, I get it the idea of having a different menu for brunch, but why not post it on your website and state the specific times for each menu? Also, what difference does 30 minutes make? They couldn't fire up the grill 30 minutes early? It wasn't very busy. Anyways, now for the good part: When we were finally allowed to order our sandwiches they were absolutely amazing. The steak was high quality and the gooey cheese had a ton of flavor. What wasn't amazing however was the bill. $20 for a sandwich and a small portion of fries in Abilene is absolute insanity. What's even crazier is we were charged extra for a side of ranch! I understand you get what you pay for, and there's no arguing the quality of the sandwich was top notch, but at the end of the day it's still just a sandwich. If you're good with dropping nearly $60 (including tip) on lunch, then this is your spot. For me, I'll take my business elsewhere.

Came here for an anniversary lunch and it was a great experience. The service and ambiance were…read moreamazing. They even had a " happy anniversary" placard set out and gave us complimentary champagne. Joshua was our waiter and he was extremely friendly and very helpful. We had the calamari and cactus for an appetizer, the cowboy club and chopped salad for our entrees, and the almond praline dessert. All of the food and beverages were great. I also had an espresso martini and it was amazing, best I've ever had. Definitely a great establishment & will be back.

Dropped into the bar and met a gal pal for a quick meal and a long overdue visit. We both ordered…read moredrinks from the bar (Michelob Ultra / Tito's Chilton) - Serving portion was perfect and the waitress helpful but not hovering. We ate through the delicious basket of bread and butter. She ordered the soup of the day (carne asada soup) and a wedge salad with extra blue cheese. I ordered the salmon brussel sprout kale salad. When the lunch came - she also brought another basket of BREAD! The corner table was a perfect place to be able to talk but also survey the room. We will definitely be back!

I wasn't sure what to make of this place from what I'd read online, but I was in Abilene for a…read morewhile and the Friday gathering at my event clearly didn't have the kind of food that I'd consider "dinner", so I made my way over to this place down the road for a proper meal. I've seen more than a few places of this sort, most notably the Fuddrucker's chain in Houston. A predominantly burger menu with other options, sides, milkshakes, desserts, etc. where you order your meal at a counter, fill up your drink at a station, and sit at big wooden tables, and run your little buzzer back to pick up your food. They have a great vibe that really seems to fit the area, and it looked like there was a playground area where families could bring their kids for a good time. Prices are a bit higher than I'd like-- it cost me almost $18 for a burger, a side, and a drink-- but it was still worth a visit. The only reason that I didn't give them the full five stars is that the service was a bit slow. I was waiting surprisingly long for a burger considering how fast some other orders came out, and it took a while to track someone down to get a to go box for my leftover side.

I ate at Blue Sky for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. The burger was seasoned…read moreperfectly and the ingredients were fresh. I ordered the onion rings, the whole reason I came here, and they were made just like my favorite hotdog spot back home in NY. There are so many burgers to choose from, and I'll 100% be back to try the mushroom Swiss next. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Our trays were picked up right away to give us more space, and someone was cleaning tables quickly after other guests finished their meals. Everything felt clean and well taken care of. I'm really glad I finally came here and I'll definitely be back.

Amazing customer service every time. They'll help you and explain everything. Excellent quality,…read moreand very clean and organized. We plan all our trips to Abilene to include this stop.

Daughters and I went for lunch the other weekend. Food was fine. Have had better. Have had worse. I…read morehad the chicken salad sandwich. She had the salad version. The big turn off was the pushy sales pitch and push to "open a tab" to purchase olive oil. Was there for lunch not to shop.

Great place, love the frozen yogurt but wish they had to go lids for their mixer cups. It would be…read moreso helpful for the drive home.

I've had multiple bad experiences at this location. First instance was in the drive-thru, the…read moreemployee that was taking our order was extremely rude and obviously wasn't trained to provide good customer service. On top of that, the burgers were over cooked and cheese was hard as a rock. The second instance was in the dining area. We ordered our meals and tried to find a place to sit, but the tables and floors were filthy. Not only that, you could see all the employees behind the counter just messing around and chatting rather than doing their job... clearly the management does not care about customer experience.

This is an update to my first review. It will not cover service or atmosphere. This was a to-go…read moreorder. It's been over two years since my first review and since we literally live down the street, I decided to give it another try. I placed the order over the phone and talked to someone who was nice. I went to pick it up and the bartender helped me out. He was very congenial and helpful. What I want to talk about though, was our food order. We got the Popper Burger and a regular Cheeseburger, both with fries. We also got an order of the fried okra (appetizer menu). The okra was perfect. Nice and crispy and hot right out of the fryer. The burgers were also very good. I commented to my wife several times that my cheeseburger was VERY good. I also enjoyed the fries. She also really liked her Popper burger. So much so that she ate all of it, which is rare for her to finish an entire entree. So anyway, maybe we will give another dine-in try soon.

Ambiance: if you are a redneck gung-ho MAGA supporter, this is the place for you. I strongly…read moresuspect tbe owners and workers are not vaccinated, in keeping with their beliefs. So if you don't want to risk Hep C of whatever is being peddled here, keep rolling. They don't want you, anyway.

We had a good experience last night at Cotton Patch. All of our food was good and service was…read moreexcellent! Whoever is cooking is nailing it back there and the wait staff seems happy and doing a great job.

Had an early dinner with friends. It has been years since I ate at a Cotton Patch but was…read morepleasantly surprised at the food quality and service, both very good. Simple food done well is usually a winning combo but add in great service and it was a great dinner. Good lighting and a quiet atmosphere rounded out the evening. Bathrooms were clean. No pics since we are too fast!