The food was good. The service was okay. The atmosphere was poor. No apparent dress code for a restaurant that is fairly pricey. Won't be returning anytime soon, if at all. read more

Food was very good. Service was excellent. Prices were higher than Capital Grill, Morton's or Ruth's Chris.

Best steak in Waco!!! Ambience is nice and signature cocktails are delicious! Their wine menu is fabulous. Excellent service!

Staying at the Hilton just across the street, we specifically wanted to eat at a restaurant in walkable distance. Both nights we were in Waco, we ate here. Because we knew what food to expect - we ate here both nights and enjoyed it. The reason I give it four out of five stars though is because it was a bit on the pricey-side. The first night, we ate a DiamondBack roll, crab cake slider (one for each of us!) and fried asparagus. We both agreed that although the DiamondBack roll was good, it was too expensive and very big. On the second night, we each got a crab cake slider again because it was very delicious (and at not such a bad price!) to not have again! We each got a salad and shared a dessert (a molten chocolate cake with dolce de leche gelato). One interesting note - when asking for the dessert menu, your waiter/waitress will literally come out with a table of the desserts to show you of what they look like and describe the tastes. read more

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I had the 16 oz prime rib it was flavorless and the horseradish sause was mostly sour cream also very bland and flavorless. You would think a 53$ prime rib would be the best you ever had not the worst! Service was very slow as well took 25 minutes for our 1st round of beers to come out... this place is a joke you're better going to Texas Road House. read more

I went to this place to celebrate my friend's birthday, with a reservation for the semi-private room. The semi-private room is very well distanced and private, but the food was very sub-par compared to labeled prices. The 8oz filet was underwhelming, although it was cooked medium, the meat itself was very dry. I would deem it the same quality as Outback Steakhouse or even Texas Road House. The carbonara was worst dish we got, I believe it was sitting out for a long time as the spaghetti noodles were overcooked and had soaked up all of the sauce. We had to order another dish, the sesame seared tuna, but it was overly salted and did not fit with the 40 dollar label. (With no compensation of the time and unfit dish) The steak sushi was surprisingly tough to chew as it was also cooked medium. If I had choose the best dish it was the miso salmon, but again, the price of ~$40 was not worth the dish. Honestly, all of the dishes were not very warm (almost chilled) which is weird for dishes that are meant to be hot. To top it off, the food came out an hour after we ordered, if that tells you anything. If you are paying this much for a meal, you would expect a better quality of protein, but you will find better luck at another restaurant. The two stars are for the appetizers (lobster s'cargot & calamari) and the environment of the place, both dishes tasted very good and raised our expectations for the main entrees, but we were faced with disappointing and sad looking plates. I am not sure if this what the Waco standard is judging from the other reviews, but I would not recommend this place unless you are only looking for the atmosphere of a fancy restaurant. read more

we made a reservation and when we arrived were seated immediately. we had steak, sushi and dessert. it was all amazing and our waitress was super sweet and attentive. we will definitely be back. read more

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Great steak, moderately priced for a steakhouse. Brussels sprouts were amazing. Accommodated food allergies without issue.

I honestly do not understand the hype of this place beside the fact that it's one of few higher end restaurants in Waco. Granted I ordered seafood and not a steak, but with prices comparable to seafood/steakhouses in larger cities, I expected the quality to be a bit closer. I decided to order the Colossal Crab Stuffed Shrimp instead of the fish special mainly because of the price difference. The shrimp option was in the mid $30 range while the fish option special was in the $70 range. The waiter had no intention of mentioning this price difference at all, and I find it difficult to believe that a piece of fish could justify an almost $30 difference. The Double Black Diamond Roll was disappointing as well. The roll pieces themselves were very large, but the citrus vinaigrette and bearnaise sauce on top overpowered any flavor of the salmon or crabstick. I believe this item was around $12, which puts it in the same price range as speciality rolls from RA Sushi. For a place that doesn't specialize in sushi, I would steer away from ordering it here. Finally, I had one of their special desserts, which was a brownie enveloped in a spherical chocolate shell. Warm melted chocolate is then poured over the shell to reveal the brownie. This was something I had only seen in videos, so I ordered it without hesitation. Well, for a $14 dessert, I expected more than a burnt from-the-box brownie. read more

Perfection. If you're looking for a local place to have an amazing meal while you're in Waco, look no further. Sushi. Steak. Popovers sent straight from heaven. Service and atmosphere was tip-top. Tuesday evening was half price bottles of wine. Deal! read more

I can't express how good the food was here. I ordered the lobster s'cargo and was so entranced by the flavors that I forgot about my whiskey sour. The asparagus was perfect seasoned- no hollandaise needed. Highly recommend you make reservations if you're a party of more than one. read more

SAVE YOUR MONEY. del frisco's, del risco's grille, silver fox, ruth chris and even salt grass are better if you drive to DFW or Dallas. Shrimp/crab claws - crab claws were very fishy - i was sick that evening and i only ate one. we left some because they were bad. Lobster bisque was the best thing but TOO salty. Prime rib -a joke. for $63 it was a disaster. First, if that is PRIME, i am Marilyn Monro. tough, no marbeling what so ever, over done and way way over spiced with something (rosemary cumin?) that DOES NOT belong on a steak or at least NOT in the amount they use. 2 of use took 2 bites and were done. cheesecake - also not good. tasted stale with some kind of taste that made it BAD,. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY GOING TO NA DIFFERENT PLACE WITH STEAKS AND GET MUCH MUCH BETTER FOOD. read more

"PAY 4 WHAT U GET" Walked in and only seating was bar area. Very nice seating and service (and tv). 3 of us ordered steaks. All cooked to perfection. I feel good when I pay for steak and it is exceptional. Plentiful servings of side potatoes, wedge salad and asparagus. Very nice atmosphere - probably best in Waco. Winning dinner! read more

DiamondBack's - Full survive in bar area. - Steakhouses Near Me - Waco, Texas

We are from out of town (Portland OR) and were looking for a good steak house. Our server was knowledgeable and did a good job, the atmosphere is nice however my seat in our booth was uncomfortable- it seemed to have some big uneven areas. We started with the hatch Chili meatballs which were delicious- add some rice and a vegetable and that would've been a great dinner. All of us had steaks varying from prime rib to the fillet. They were cooked perfectly and were tender with a very good flavor. Now let's discuss the sides; we thought the mashed potatoes were okay and asparagus with hollandaise sauce was a bit over cooked the sauce was cold and almost solid consistency. The creamed corn was meh. The truffle fries were good. Dessert we tried a molten chocolate cake (I'd give it 2.5 stars)and the butterscotch brûlée(2 stars) . read more

Such a great meal and service! If you come for Happy Hour, you must try the steak quesadilla! It was the best tasting quesadilla I have ever had! Also the Lobster bisque is so good you want to swim in it lol Use the pop-overs for dipping! Overall the restaurant was a 10! read more

Check the menu before you go as the prices are very high compared to other $$$ Steak houses (Ruth's Chris, III Forks, etc). On our particular visit, the side dish came out 3/4 of the way through our main dish. The manager as customary did his rounds and asked us how we were enjoying the meal to which I replied, "it's ok." This should've been a no-brain indicator that there were issues and instead he simply replied "ok" and moved onto the next table; clear failure of leadership on his part and indicative of why his staff was as mediocre as himself. Bottom line: over priced for quality, service and attentiveness. read more

Nice ambiance for Waco but the food wasn't anything to write home about. I may be judging it harshly because I'm from Houston which has tons of amazing restaurants. I will say the rosemary bread is amazing!!! I would drive to Waco just for the bread. The steaks and Brussels were average in my opinion. read more

This is a wonderful steakhouse; very intimate even with a crowd. The cocktails were on point (martinis) and the Tempranillo was superb. We had prime rib and the blue cheese crusted filet-great. Trish took very good care of us. We were there on a Wednesday night. We had the "globe" for dessert. Wow. read more

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Had reservations, still waited 10 minutes. Overpriced. Everything is Al la cart. Didn't know I was at a taco stand. Ehhh. Diamondbacks is trying to be more than it is. They removed my original review where I gave them some compliments. So this update gets none. read more

Great spot to eat in Waco!!! Beautiful food and wonderful staff!!! Definitely worth the money!!!

Great spot for a special dinner! Perfectly cooked steaks, salmon and fresh sushi!! Friendly staff and perfect atmosphere for date night! Reservations recommended but not required. read more

We came to visit Waco and wanted steak! So glad we came here! We ordered 2 16oz ribeyes and they were so delicious and tender! We had the popovers, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes... all so delicious. My hubby had a few beers and I tried the Watermelon Cucumber drink (I asked for it to be spiked w Tito's) it was so good! We had the best experience and highly recommend coming here. read more

Excellent meal. But....train your staff! I just left a pretty modest tip on a $350 meal for two because the waiter, although nice, doesn't know his job. If I buy an expensive bottle of wine I shouldn't have to pour it myself. And if every other waiter brings a tray of various cuts of steak, how come our table just got a quick verbal description? It was obvious our waiter wasn't prepped for his job. If you're going to ask customers to pay for the experience, make sure it's an experience! read more

Excellent food. To start, my dirty martini was very smoothly done. The apps were very good, the meatballs with chiles were juicy and the calamari was cut into well portioned bands to split for the whole table. I got the mixed grill to split with my gf and it was also greatly portioned accompanied by steak, salmon and venison- so yummy! Will definitely be back. Great dining experience. Would have gave it 5 stars if it wasnt for the dimely lit lighting and musty (kinda hot) atmosphere. read more

Favorite steak house in town. Always fresh, excellent service, and a friendly crowd. The atmosphere along with fresh, hot popovers served as we were seated made my day! The snapper, lobster, and filet, were memorable. We had a lovely time. read more

Best ribeye steak I've ever had. It's expensive but worth it for a treat if you want steak. The lobster bisque is a must and the rosemary popover rolls will fill you up so take home for later. Less expensive options but great service and atmosphere. read more

The atmosphere was great, and the service was excellent and professional. The rest of my party enjoyed their steaks and seafood. And while I'm vegan and the options on the menu were limited, they were happy to accommodate me with a delicious veggie platter! read more

My girlfriend and I made reservations at DiamondBacks during New Years Eve and it was everything we expected it to be! I ordered 8oz filet with lobster Mac & Cheese and my girlfriend ordered seared Atlantic salmon with lobster mash potatoes. The food was delicious and super flavorful! Our waiter was amazing and super helpful and tentative. For desert we had vanilla gelato on chocolate molten cake and that too was super tasty! The atmosphere was great! I highly recommend it! read more

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Absolutely the best service ever! Food was amazing! Cooked to perfection! The manager I believe Jeff was his name very accommodating and and helpful with wine and food selections! read more

Wonderful dining experience! All the dining room tables were reserved but we were quickly seated in the bar area which was still very intimate for 6:30 on a Friday evening. My husband enjoyed the blue cheese crusted filet and I loved the 8oz filet with a side of green beans. The steak was done to perfection and wonderfully seasoned. A pricey dinner but so worth it for a special occasion. read more

DiamondBack's - Steakhouses Near Me - Waco, Texas

Wonderful dining experience! I'm a bit remiss in writing this review, we dined on Tuesday evening and wanted to share our experience. We were greeted at the door as if we were good friends and felt so welcome as a result! Once we were seated, the experience of feeling welcomed continued as we chatted with our waiter who was so helpful with his suggestions for the best experience. Our steaks were cooked to perfection, the sautéed spinach with roasted garlic was divine, and I absolutely recommend the au gratin potatoes. I listened to other waitstaff as they offered suggestions when asked and was impressed with their knowledge of the menu, the cook of the meat (steaks in every case), and even the beverages. First rate dining experience and I'm looking forward to our next time in Waco. We will definitely be returning. Worth every penny! read more

The manager, Jeff, needs people skills. We came in and didn't have reservations. The hostess said there was 4 spots we could sit at in the bar. We sat down in the empty high top and Jeff come over and was very rude that we couldn't sit there and the hostess had to seat us. He proceeded to say that where we were was for VIP. (No sign stating that). We move up to the bar and the bartender was very nice. We had one drink and left. We have been there many times and never had anyone be that rude. He could have said the same thing in a different way. When you to nice restaurant and pay those prices.. rude doesn't work. Next time we will go to I35 Prime. read more

This used to be our favorite place. As the years have passed it gets less and less our go to. Finding a great nice restaurant in waco isn't easy. We haven't been impressed with the steaks, they're decent. The bacon wrapped shrimp is great, the sea bass had no flavor. Our last experience I got their tuna roll which was great, the tuna tower which I really didn't like the presentation. It was difficult to eat with an inch layer of each ingredient. It was easier to mix up and eat. I think the worst was being sick all day the next day. I'm not sure if the tuna was fresh or what but I didn't handle it well. My drinks were great, service was great. We'll try it again I'm sure because we love the atmosphere and location. read more

Good food! Redfish Oscar was tasty but a bit dry. The evening's food was overwhelmed by our awesome server, Morghqn R! While the meal was good, the service & the experience with Morghan R made it an evening! read more

We attended a seminar in the banquet room. The food was good, the service was slow, the coffee cups, EEK! (See picture) read more

DiamondBack's - My coffe cup, we were told by the server that ALL their cups were like that! - Steakhouses Near Me - Waco, Texas

We loved it!! We ate in the bar. The bar staff (Sarah and Calvin) were awesome. The food was delicious and reasonably priced during Happy Hour. We will be back! read more

Nice restaurant. Steak was the lowest quality I've ever tried. Could not finish due to shoe leather steak.

It's a place full of character and very charming.. Family owned and ran. Every one was very nice, polite and friendly employees and other customers. The food was really good but, they sell out of some things early so don't go late if you really want something on the menu! read more

It was our anniversary dinner and the waitress forgot both of our sides and brought us the wrong check. She said "ok, so I'll comp both the sides and dessert." Oh, nice. You're gonna comp two things you never brought us and give us a free dessert (even though we were getting free dessert from the start since it was our anniversary.) Lazy staff, food is incredibly overpriced and honestly quite average. Also, my steak was BLUE when they brought it out. I could make a better steak at home. Would not recommend. If you want finer dining near Waco, go to DiCaplis. This place sucks read more

This is a 5 star experience... great food, great atmosphere & the staff went out of their way to accommodate our party!! LOVED IT!!