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    DiamondBack's

    3.8 (450 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DIAMONDBACK'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale

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    Cajun Pasta
    Hoonie K.

    My family had dinner here this past weekend. The setting is a nice, upscale steakhouse. Warning that parking was a bit hard to find. Even though the parking lot is large, it was packed when we got there (our dinner was 6:30 on a Friday night). The service was good (a bit more on that later). We had: Lobster S'cargot (4/5) - Lobster served with the traditional s'cargot sauce even on the s'cargot dish. Pretty good but very rich. When it first came out, we thought it as being served in a hollowed out bowl but given it's served on the s'cargot dish, the portion size is actually pretty small. Akaushi New York Strip (5/5) - The better steak of the night. Very good version of the NY strip, full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. 10-oz Cold Lobster Tail (5/5) - I added this to make my entre "surf and turf." Delicious and presented in an awesome manner! Akaushi Rib-Eye (3.5/5) - This was an "off-the-menu" special. The waitress brought out a big platter with the specials of the day (6 various cuts of beef). We were told one of these was the Akaushi rib-eye served bone-in. The steak looked great raw (well marbled and 3/4 inch thick). This is not what we got. What we got was not bone-in and the steak was very thin (more like 1/4 inch cut). Putting gross weight aside, looked nothing like what we were presented. We did not say anything as the steak itself was okay. I have a feeling the waitress told us the wrong thing. Cajun Pasta (3/5) - Seasoning and flavor was okay but the pasta was severely overcooked. Overall, a pretty good meal for our trip.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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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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    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… 

    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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