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    Bryans On 290

    4.0 (324 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Salmon
    Jennifer F.

    Just gotta get out of Blanco for dinner sometimes. Bryans on 290 was so delicious last night! Restaurant has a Speak Easy vibe that I absolutely love (although it can make it hard to read the menu when you get to a certain age ). I made reservations for 6:45 and was seated immediately. I had two glasses of Rosé and the duck breast (medium) with quail and au gratin potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly; I would have licked that reduction off my plate, it was so good! Adequate portion size. My date had the salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans, and added the squash with pecan relish (more of a sauce). The salmon was cooked well and had a great crust. The squash was delicious. Will definitely be back (hope they have the creole red fish on special again because I've got to try it!).

    Beautiful Bar
    Marissa K.

    My husband and I made reservations last night for our anniversary and to top off our Hill Country day-trip to see the Johnson City Lights Spectacular. The drinks were creative and top-notch, and the food was perfection. We got the pimento cheese and sausage and I have never had a better pimento cheese - it's smoked, I guess, and it was insanely good. We also shared the SearedPork Chop and got a side of Saffron Parmesan Orzo and everything was ideal. The service was great as well and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. There is literally nothing that they could have done better--fantastic experience, as always.

    Bryans on 290 5/9/25
    Bill R.

    We went to Bryans on 290 for the second time a few days ago. It's a wonderful dining "hidden treasure" in the small town of Johnson City. It's not inexpensive, but the food, and the ambience, is worth it. We had the roasted carpaccio appetizer (large portion for two; excellent flavor, with pita/cracker bread on the side). When the appetizer was a little late, our server brought some complimentary quail legs to tide us over. I was tempted to try the roasted bone marrow, but that will be for another time. My wife had the 7-oz. tenderloin, which was excellent as well. I had the -- also excellent -- "Mom's" pork schnitzel dish, explained to us by Mom herself (the chef/owner's mother), a charming German lady who willingly shared her recipes. (The menu is not German except for her specialties.) Our desserts, one from Mom, were excellent as well. (I know; I keep using that word.) The ambience was fairly quiet, informal with soft, tasteful music (nothing blaring). The tables are spaced gererously. Service was very good. We didn't try the wines. There's a full bar; I had a campari & soda. If you live near Johnson City and can afford a Michelin-level meal, go. If not, like us, Bryans on 290 is a great place for those special dates that are worth driving an hour or so!

    Bourbon pecan pie
    Amy R.

    We visited for dinner and enjoyed the food, it was high quality quail, duck, and salmon that was paired with unique sides on each dish! I truly enjoyed the twist of the lemon dill weed sauce on my dish it enhanced the flavors in a delicious way! The ambience was quiet and relaxing with nice warm decor and mini yellow lamp fixtures on each table giving the room a subtle calming touch. Even on a busy night and being short staffed my husband and I received good attentive service. We were a bit unhappy that some of the menu options were not available which was mentioned after we were seated. To end the night we tried the bourbon pecan pie which was just the right level of sweetness, crunch, and flakiness topped with a nice custard on top to help give it some needed moisture. Overall, delicious and would recommend that you try if you are in Johnson City!

    Veal Schnitzel
    Kevin L.

    Finished our day of wine tasting at this place and were happy that we did. The escargot was hands down the best I have ever had. Never realized until today that it could be soft and not like chewing rubber bands. Three of the four of us chose the veal schnitzel and were happy that we did. Great flavor and the mashed potatoes were a hit with my granddaughter. Just a nice higher end restaurant with great food and service.

    Bryan's is our favorite spot. The food is amazing, even compared with the hottest spots in Austin. We love the staff....always enjoy a good time. And the bar....fantastic drinks.

    Shrimp n grits
    Lizzie G.

    Yum! Service was a little slow at times but the food was great! Smaller restaurant and it was very packed! All the food was great and cooked to our liking.

    Ribeye w grilled zucchini
    Christine A.

    Amazingly delicious wine and food. Service needs some work- our server didn't tell us the dinner specials without us asking, and NEVER refilled our wine or water for our 2 hour visit. Food and ambiance was exquisite. Service needs some training, imo.

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    Lots of shouting from kitchen. Very uncomfortable and uneasy experience. Staff was pleasantly knowledgeable

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    Kaitlan the bartender is amazing!!!!! The Brussel sprouts are pretty dang good too! And they have some great Texas wines !

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    The service was amazing when I came in for dinner before homecoming and had some of the best food of my life

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    Visiting from Houston! Exquisite flavors and entrees. Fine wines and superbly flavored chicken and Salmon mains.

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    Bryans On 290 - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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