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    DiamondBack's

    3.8 (445 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DIAMONDBACK'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Matt's amazing "Nightshade" cocktail.
    Travis J.

    Matt is a great bartender, very friendly but not over bearing. I asked for his specialty cocktail, and he served me "the night shade". I forget what he said was in it but it was amazing!

    Caesar
    Dayna M.

    We went on a Friday evening. We were able to get a reservation pretty easily. The steaks were great and cooked perfectly. The house salad was different but very good. The dining room is a little dark but there are small candles on each table (almost had to pull out phone flashlight to see menu). The chocolate tower was excellent but the chocolate did melt quickly.

    Tenderloin Bruschetta - incredible
    Dan B.

    Enjoyed a really good dinner tonight. The service was really really good and it was nice and quiet for a conversation with business partners.

    Popover
    Robert G.

    Came here dinner. Sat right down. Ordered a wedge salad , 22 oz Cowboy steak and a baked potato. Drinks ordered. Nice steak restaurant ambiance and good service. Nice wedge salad served with a pop over bread. Steak came and loaded with chili butter which I do not like any butter on a steak. Steak was 3 stars for $83. Tasted decent but missing the wow factor. Baked potatoe was good and came with all the toppings for $10. So overall a 4.

    Best lobster bisque soup on Earth
    Todd S.

    We came to DiamondBack's on our 18th wedding anniversary for one purpose -- lobster bisque soup. Our hostess Lilo, of course, claimed that they have the GOAT of lobster bisque soups and she was right! One spoonful and I knew it was hands down going to be the best I've ever had. We got some specialty cocktails including the unique Lonestar Gimlet which apparently was invited by our server. We also got crab cakes which, while good, paled in comparison to the world-class soup. Just a wonderful evening. What a fun place too! The light fixture at the entrance was its own work of art.

    Menu 12/2024
    Goose G.

    DiamondBack's in Waco is an excellent choice for a nice night out. Great steaks, flavorful sides, and a classy, comfortable atmosphere. Service was attentive and professional, and everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. A solid spot for date nights or special occasions.

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    Ambiance is loud, seems to be good for big groups. Food is texmex and is okay at best. Service was good.

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    Wonderful dinner to celebrate a birthday. Diamond Backs never disappoints. Service was outstanding. Ike is excellent .

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    The staff is professional and friendly. The food is cooked perfectly and is so good. It is pricey, but it's definitely worth it.

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    Best meal I've ever had... From the rosemary cheddar popovers to the akaushi rib eye steak... Amazing!

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    Excellent seafood. Highly recommend the redfish and the red velvet cake. Stellar all around.

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    Incredible selection and sides. Price point too high for area otherwise a 5 star experience.

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    Ask the Community - DiamondBack's

    Is their a corkage or BYOB policy?

    We do not allow outside food and beverage. Thanks for checking in.

    Are there any gluten-free options at Diamondback's? Looking for a nice restaurant in Waco but have 2 guests with celiac disease. Thank you!

    Yes! Many of our fish options are gluten-free or can be made to be gluten-free. We like to recommend the shrimp cocktail, lobster escargot, or sushi. We can also substitute any of our bread options with gluten-free bread, as well as any pasta with… Read more

    Are jeans and a button down shirt appropriate?

    Yes. That is absolutely okay. As long as they are nice jeans. I wouldn’t feel good about ripped or torn jeans, but otherwise it’s absolutely appropriate. Enjoy!

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    I think Red Herring is a very pretty restaurant with a very nice ambience. That is where the…read morepositive comments end. We had a 6:45 reservation and we arrived an hour early to have a drink in the bar and the hostess told us that she would let us know if a table in the bar became available before our reservation time. I checked with her once because we noticed a few tables had been empty the entire hour we were there and she said that she still did not have anything available because they were reserved for reservations. No one ever showed up and she ended up seating us at one of the tables that had been empty the entire time and she seated us 10 minutes after our reservation time! The food was OK but the portion size for the price was not good. They were out of iced tea and potatoes by 7 o'clock. I ended up sending my gnocchi back because it was absolutely terrible. My husband ordered a martini and was charged 50 cents for an extra olive and, ironically, he only received one olive on the toothpick. The service was terrible and the bartender was very unfriendly, and we would never go back!

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    I highly recommend this place - we met some friends here and I was skeptical given some of the…read more(old) negative reviews, but do not worry - this place has it down pat now! First, it's beautiful inside. Darker walls. Eclectic art. There's no cookie-cutter stuff here. Every wall, every facade is nice to look at and you forget you're in an outdoor shopping plaza in Texas, which is hard to do around here! Second, service was great - no complaints there. A younger server named Jennifer I think saw to us and she was great - checked in, was prompt and pleasant. Third - food was GREAT! We all LOVED everything! Some old review said their mac and cheese was "the worst ever" while others have said the best - It's THE BEST! Very, very good! I had a filet which was a little different than others I've had which was excellent; most filets are a tight piece of meat but this was one was looser (I know that's weird to say) but whatever - it was delicious and I highly recommend it. Drinks were great. Their smoked old fashioned was worth it and the wines were great too. We don't live near here but would go back again if we are in the area for sure. Little worried about this particular shopping area as I saw two other restaurants with CLOSED permanently signs on them. Let's hope this place lasts!

    It took a long time for everything. I have never had oysters on pinto beans instead of ice. No…read morelemon, no oyster fork and no oyster spoon to use to put the mignonette sauce on the oysters. We didn't receive our meals until we had finished our appetizers. Finished them completely, now sitting there chatting. The place is beautiful. The waitress who served us was gracious, kind, apologetic and just the sweetest waitress ever. We ordered steak and frites for our dinner course. No seasoning and it was tough! The Brussels sprouts were great as were the crab cakes and the drinks were delicious. The dining room itself is just stunning. Maybe I caught them on a bad night

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