Everything went well. Marvelous atmosphere. Great service and even better food. We had the Prime…read moreRib Dip. Fabulous. More than enough to satiate a hearty appetite. Two dipping sauces. The only bad thing was that we were too full for a dessert. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger, "We'll be back!" (Oh yeah, they had a super looking bar as well!)

Cork and Pig is a trendy spot in Abilene near Abilene Christian University. It's one of those wood…read moreslat, metal sign restaurants that have no character besides being in a generic shopping center that pretends to be fancier than it is, so it just ends up looking like a cold soulless shell. The interior is that frigid, lifeless faux fancy industrial aesthetic that chills your senses and has no character of its own. The menu is what you expect. Nothing special or original just benign takes on traditional fare, like Blackened Ribeyes. We were In Abilene because my family gathered to watch my nephew's football debut at Hardin-Simmons University. My wife ordered the Caesar Salad and Truffle fries. The salad was limp, and the dressing was tangy like it was mixed with Dijon mustard Her Truffle Fries had an okay flavor. The dipping sauces were good but nothing great but the nail in the coffin was the fries were cold. Not cold as in sitting in the warmer cold, we're talking OUT ON THE COUNTER FOR 10 MINUTES OR MORE COLD!! I got the Waygu Smash burger. The burger patties, pickles, and everything inside were good but it was served on a fancy bun that was also cold. Not sitting on the counter for 10 minutes cold, we're talking RIGHT OUT OF THE FRIDGE COLD. Fancy buns should be lightly toasted to make the dense bread bearable. It totally failed my bun to juiciness ratio, and to top it off my fries were also COLD. My daughter got the Ahi Tuna Ponzo. I didn't taste it because I was busy eating my cold bun, cold fries. Plus my wife's Dijon Caesar Salad because she despises mustard. But she seemed to like it, that's why this review is three stars instead of two. She said it was "Slightly nutty and the vinaigrette is sharp and fresh without being overwhelming the tuna is seasoned nicely and it's a fatty cut not fishy at all." Listen, you could say "if it's cold send it back. Make them fix it." But the truth is that it doesn't matter. They sent out two batches of cold truffle fries (my brother in law also ordered some), my cold fries, a fancy bun that was right out of the fridge, and Caesar dressing spiked with Dijon mustard. Sending it back just would have made the experience worse, like being in a chilly hell where all the heat has been stolen so all food is served COLD.

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.

Decent place. The food was good but not exceptional. The quail was dry, but the meatloaf was good…read more The drinks were just fine...service was run of the mill, nothing out of the ordinary. I would go back, but probably not become a regular....

This hotel / bed n breakfast / fancy restaurant is a very interesting and nice blend of very…read morecountry and very nice. It would be like if you combined the Westin with a dude ranch with a Michelin restaurant. My group was there in January, so as you can see from the pictures, it was very dry/ brown, but im sure in the spring/summer it is gorgeous and green. The rooms are well appointed; the sunsets gorgeous. They have a lovely community porch/lookout area where you can sit wine or coffee and just soak in the scenery. They also have a community fridge for guests to utilize. There is a Nespresso in every room, as well as filtered water. They also have some very sweet farm animals (donkeys, horse, dog) that you can play with and pet. My only complaint about the rooms is that the showers have low water pressure. I assume this is b/c they are on different infrastructure than an "in the city" hotel. Not a big deal to most people, but i have long thick hair and so like strong water pressure to wash my hair quickly. As for the restaurant, it reminds me of a friendlier, more texas version of French Laundry (the famous restaurant in the Napa Valley area). There is a fixed menu of 5 courses, all of which were very tasty!! I would have liked bigger portions, but the quality was great. I greatly enjoyed the food, the other guests, and the nice but not invasive wait staff. The staff largely leaves you alone, so make sure to expect that when you stay here. They are not constantly bugging you or checking up on you. If you are looking for a lovely country getaway, do make the trip out to Coleman, TX, and spend a night or two at Ranch Loma!

Rancho Loma lived up to my every expectation...and then some…read more We were greeted by the Williamson's super friendly dogs, Rio and Ancha. Robert led us to our gorgeous king room where the most delicious yuzu margaritas, prepared by Laurie were waiting for us. We enjoyed relaxing with our drinks before dinner, taking in the beautiful landscape and visiting with the other guests. There are several very comfortable (and stylish) outdoor seating areas. Really, everything at Rancho Loma is comfortable (and stylish). Dinner was 5-courses of PERFECTION. I brought wine and my hubby brought a couple of bottles of beer which were kept cool until he was ready for them. Hubby was super impressed with the little pilsner glass with orange zest that Robert brought to the table for his beer. When I asked for bread, the waitress brought 2 freshly warmed slices drizzled with olive oil. (It's all about the little touches, you know.) I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite course, so I'll say it was a toss-up between the Lasagna Bolognese and the Akaushi strip steak. This was the first steak I've had in 8 months and boy was it worth it!! For breakfast, Laurie whipped up the best huevos rancheros in the world. SO fresh & delicious! I really cannot recommend Rancho Loma enough. Service, food & the accommodations were all A++. Robert and Laurie have created something truly special and we can't wait to return again!

First time at the Copper Bar. Food was C+/B- (grilled chicken sandwich and a hamburger steak)…read more Chicken was over-grilled and hamburger steak was too rare (good vet could have brought it back to life!). Waitress admitted "I would not eat that" but made no offer to remedy the situation. The venue was OK overlooking the golf course and swimming pool, but the place needs a fresh coat of paint. I doubt I'll return.

It is also known as "the hideout" so don't be confused and…read morelost, as my husband and I were when we first stumbled upon this little "gem" in the golf course World. We thought we were going to "The Copper Bar", only to learn it was "The Hideout" Sarah was Amazing and so sweet & genuine! Please don't be thrown off by the "golf club" setting because those that eat there, are thoroughly spoiled by good, home cooking!!! That gravy makes me Wish you sold it In GALLONS!!! BBurden

I found my HOME away from SW Louisiana home!! First as a warning, yes their service is slow but…read moretheir servers are a delight. FYI, order your drinks with an appetizer and your main course and dessert all at once. Just ask several to wait 5-10 to put in main course and same with dessert. FROGS LEGS are to die for!! The batter they use is can't explain wonderful. Buffalo chips on point toppings. Chicken fried steak was a dream. Peach and blackberry coddled your grandma ain't got nothing on it. This place is a have too and the scenery around it is absolutely beautiful!!! if anyone has anything negative, they're a kitten.

My mom got happy hour onion rings half price $4.50. Yippee and the Garlic Parmesan wings. Had…read morelotsa meat on them. I got six grilled shrimp with sweet potato fries and onion rings. I did not like this sweet potato fries they are waffle and very thin. Shrimp was good though. Waitress was so friendly Love her!

What a neat place to stop and eat! Home cooking. Best chicken fried steak around…read more Abby was a wonderful helper today. She found out we were newbies and was just so helpful. Mom tried the chicken fried steak and gives it two thumbs up. I tried the veggie platter and I loved the okra and the pinto beans. Make sure you try some apple cobbler if it's available The restaurant is very clean and somebody loves to keep Plants alive! The restrooms were very clean.

New York Hill restaurant is a great place to stop on your journey. The food is good and the history…read moreis fascinating. The wait staff here are nice and helpful. The food is fresh and nicely prepared. Everything we have had here has been good.

Fresh hot & delicious!! After feeding Canadian TX for two days we were on our way back home and…read morewanted something quick and good! So we called in, placed our order, it was ready upon arrival. Friendly service and a great place along HWY 83 if you're hungry! Lots of signs to read on the wall. Menu selection looked great! Thank you

Was excited to see one of the Hatahoes still existed but was quickly disappointed this is not the…read moresame restaurant I remembered. Very unclean feeling steak fingers were mostly grisly fries were ok not to mention the fly problem. Was a waste of time and money.

I recently stopped by The Biscuit Bar for brunch, and it did not disappoint. First off, the…read morelocation is beautiful--set in a charming part of town with outdoor seating overlooking a lake, complete with fountains and a walking trail. I tried both the Monte Cristo and the Philly biscuit sandwiches, and they were fantastic. Especially the Monte Cristo with the sweet and savory balance. Great food, great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu

Oh my goodness what can I even say. The atmosphere was so relaxing and the natural sunlight was…read moregorgeous, there amount of space is incredible on top of the back patio with even more room. The service was amazing, we were greeted as soon as we walked in and immediately taken care of with no wait, as well as bid a fond farewell on the way out. The food was semi quick and absolutely delicious, the biscuits were so fresh and re-freshing. As a first time try I cannot wait to go back!

I recently visited Brownwood and had to stop by Section Hand Steakhouse. I visited once before…read morealmost 10 years ago and I remembered having a fantastic experience. Lemme tell ya... they still got it!! Everything I tried was delicious. We loved it so much we visited twice in the same weekend. The steakhouse is known for their salad bar and their unique croutons, both all you can eat. The croutons are something I've only ever had there. They're crispy and so flavorful and so different from your normal square crouton. You have to try them. While we were there we had steak, chicken fried steak, baked potatoes, jalapeño poppers... you seriously can't go wrong. The jalapeno poppers were a new menu item but they might have been my favorite(other than the croutons). The ribeyes were on special when we visited and they were great, good size, great flavor, and cooked perfectly. Honestly every dish we ordered was fantastic and now I'm looking for an excuse to head out to Brownwood again! As much as I enjoyed the food, the staff was even better. They were so nice and helpful, and they made great suggestions for us to try. The restaurant was very clean and there were plenty of spaces to sit for parties of various sizes. Thank you all for a fantastic dining experience.

Our first time here. Hubby had the fish and shrimp. He said shrimp was excellent, they were sweet…read moreand fried so crispy, the fish was ok and he loved the hush puppies. We both enjoyed the salad bar. I ordered the Scrimps, suposed to be steak and shrimp but there was no shrimp hidden under the burnt onions and peppers. Our waiter did a great job considering he had a ton of tables!!!! To top it off we split a piece of French silk pie, my favorite!!! It was superb!!!! Crust flaky, chocolate light as a feather. The prices were reasonable.

Military discount!…read more My wife and I shared a 3 meat, ribs, burnt ends, sausage, Mac and cheese and cornbread. It was fantastic and almost too much food. It was cheaper than most other meals we have If you aren't familiar with craft BBQ, look it up and then come here, this is not commercial BBQ, it is real, and fantastic. Ribs, burnt ends, sausage, awesome. Green chile Mac and cheese super creamy, did NOT come out of a box or tub... Eat here, repeat.

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But the number on the wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob. The bbq was awesome too!