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    Brazos Bar & Bistro

    3.8 (231 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mrs. Kristen C.

    May 13 2024.. 7:00 pm enjoyed a couple cocktails, the stuffed avocado and the hummus. Both were AMAZING! They're a GF and vegan as well. Our waitress was wonderful! Very attentive and friendly! I asked for the recipe for the stuffed avocado and she asked the chef... Thank You! Cheers to this place. It's inside the Hotel Indigo. We stayed at the Pivavar and I wish we had stayed here. Nice music playing makes the ambiance even better. Enjoy!

    No one is here, what is the problem.
    Chris W.

    I'm so unhappy that I'm sitting here leaving a review. Literally to be acknowledged in the space I had to go to the bar every time. The bus boy did nothing, I couldn't get another drink even if I asked. I've never been so upset in my life. Now the two one star is for the avocado toast which is bomb. I was sapposed to take my left overs home but, subpar bartender dropped the check and took my food. Then told me to have at it doing a yelp review. YO! She or the other don't need to work, like go along with the Great Resignation cause, NAW Son. But the service here is disgusting. They were not about serving me, I can't imagine why? I thought all American ....money was green.... The pics enclosed are beautiful of The food which was great.... Wish I could come again....... The GM just shined me on... lean they are going to do nothing and they m top of that my first review was removed for stating the obvious. So because we can NOT deal with real issues. I'll simple say the place was terrible as was the service. The follow up was ok but, it was all for show. The last star was removed if this could get -3 stars that would be helpful. I'll stick with the Magnolia Vibe, where you are welcome to Waco because MONEY is GREEN.

    Menu   Looks great
    Corina F.

    We came for the great ratings and it was okay. The burger tasted a little like it had been reheated. The tater tots were abundant but we prefer them cooked longer. The salad was tasty and generous. It can have chicken or salmon added but I opted for no protein. It's in a hotel and so knowing that I almost didn't come in. It's very comfy but not as good as the reviews. The server was very polite and attentive and prompt even though busy. It's also a little loud but maybe the large group near us.

    Turkey Ruben. Just OK. Needs more croute.
    Leo B.

    Best thing about this place are the restrooms. The lighting is awesome and it has a full length mirror! Do you know how hard that is to come by? The toilet stalls are complete floor to ceiling walls for the best privacy. Toilet paper doesn't feel cheap. To end a great restroom experience they have a salt rub for your hands as well. The food wasn't bad either I guess BUT definitely make sure to hold it until you get here if this does end up being your brunch choice.

    Guacamole
    Catherine A.

    Nice ambiance here, it was a Tuesday so it wasn't very busy. I ordered the guacamole, the presentation is 5 stars and for taste and I give it 4 stars. There were way too many onions, that needs to be dialed back. For my main course I ordered the halibut. It came with asparagus and risotto. The asparagus was excellent, cooked perfectly. The risotto was still a little hard, but the citrus beurre blanc that came with it was absolutely amazing. Now the hard part, literally. The halibut was overcooked, which was a shame. Such a beautiful fish that should be flaky was hard. Overall I would still come back here, just don't order the fish.

    Ahi tuna
    Sabine F.

    Food was great. Ordered a Cabernet Mondavi for $8 and was Charged $16 for a Robert Mondavi, which was listed for $15. Waiter should have explained it and not assumed that I pay double. Will not recommend this restaurant. Very deceiving. Paid $60 for dinner. Could have went to Morton's of Chicago or Ruth Chris. Won't be dinning here any more. After leaving the restaurant I went and saw the manager Mario. I asked him if I could provide him with feedback and he accepted. He was not pleased with the service I received and refunded me some of the dinner. He was very understanding. Mario deserves a praise for listening to the voice of the customer. He is an asset to this hotel. Thank you for listening and resolving the problem.

    Blackberry mojito
    Vicky G.

    My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Indigo in Waco for a couple days. We ate at the hotel restaurant twice and enjoyed our experience both times. The wait staff is attentive and friendly. We were waited on as soon as we sat down. The first visit, I ordered the blackberry mojito and my husband had two of the local beers. We ordered the barbacoa nachos. All of it was very tasty! The second visit, I ordered a glass of Riesling and my husband had Dos Equis beer. I ate the chicken paillard and my husband had the stuffed avocado appetizer. Both were delicious. The plate I ordered was basically an apply Caesar salad with a thin breaded piece of chicken breast. The dressing was on the bottom, then chicken then salad mix. You t was really good!

    20 oz Ribeye
    Dwayne O.

    Brazos Bar and Bistro Could be the finest restaurant in Waco. Shared the Chilean Sea Bass with Mashed Potatoes along with Brussel Spouts and the Weaver Rumble Ribeye with Asparagus and Twiced Baked Potato. Everything was prepared well, price was a little on the high side for Waco but was a nice dining experience. Our table was situated in a spot where the roof was dripping right on my head, we noted that to the waiter and we moved the table and everything was good after that

    Beautiful restaurant inside a hotel.
    Sandi T.

    We decided to try something different and came here for breakfast. It is a beautiful place and the wait staff were attentive and prompt. I ordered the chicken and waffles and they were amazing ! The syrup was great but the spicy red sauce was over the top ! My hubby got the tacos and he cleaned his plate. We are happy that we tried this gem.

    Empty, you think we would receive phenomenal service and food.

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    Worth price au gratin potatoes great atmosphere nice cheese board awesome tomahawk pork chop huge service great also clean

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    Brazos Bar and Bistro has great food and great ambiance. The staff is always friendly.

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    Great atmosphere and the food, and service were great.We had the J.R Ewing burger, perfection.

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