I got here early and beat the Friday night dinner crowd. By the time I left, people were filling up the dining room. Outside the parking lot was full and more people were coming inside. This is a popular place. I ordered the Filet which is 6 ounces along with a Baked Potato and Steamed Broccoli. The potato was pre-buttered plus there was a basket of butter patties on the table. The steak was delicious as was the baked potato. I cleaned my plate. The TV screen was across the room and the closed captioning was in a large font and easy to read from the other side of the room. So many times I've seen ESPN talking heads on a screen with no captioning and too small of a font making it hard to read. But this place was very accommodating. read more

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Service terrible. Been twice, new to the area, first server looked like she was under the influence food was actually good but order was wrong dealt with it and then we didn't see her again. Food was actually good although it wasn't what I ordered. Second visit family in from out of town tried it again.. service a different lady was horrible. Ordered drinks,ask for rolls... good amount of time passed finally drinks come and no bread. She did not take our order and finally she came with rolls took our order and food came out someone else served it the whole while my daughter was asking for ketchup to it off another table. Never refilled drinks, BROUGHT BILL. Food again was good. Here is the shout out. The young man who was serving the other tables next to us Fire!! He made us know what we were missing. Kudos I hoped his tables tipped him well. read more

Service slow... don't think they will come back often. So drink very slow and ask for ranch napkins etc when ordering your drinks... the food was blah... Chicken fried chicken was a weird texture like it peeled apart in layers so probably processed... no taste the gravy packaged for sure but ask for extra trust me. The fries frozen and old The jalapeño pork chop that everyone raves about yeah it was also flavorless not much of a flavor at all. This is our 2nd time to try it as traveling and won't be back for a while so. The. We was also charged for a few things we didn't even have. And all other women was getting a piece of cake for Mothers Day NOT my wife..: It's loud and it's very decorative for sure! Idk we can say we've been we've seen we're good! read more

Humphrey Pete's - American Near Me - Early, Texas

If you are in Brownwood, Texas slide on by Humphrey Pete's and order up. It really doesn't matter what, it's all good. From salads, burgers, fish or steaks, you will find something you like. The place is always turning out great food and the staff is just as good. This time I went with the chicken fried steak and let me tell you, it's Huge!!! The baked potato, salad and hot rolls were excellent too. The next day, I took some folks out to eat and we hit up Humphrey Pete's again! This time I went with the mushroom Swiss burger. Wow! It came with grilled onions and I added grilled jalapeños and sweet potato fries. We shared the Texas toothpicks, and they were great! That was a meal!! Be hungry when you go, they are the feeding people business. Go get Full read more

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They promised "It's pig lickin' good!" The rustic and friendly atmosphere was apparent from the moment we walked through the door. We were looking for a quick family dinner after a long day of travel. The waiter quickly picked up on our vibe with the round of tequilla shots. And he was prompt with the appetizers to further set the mood: Rattlesnake Eggs while we decided on entrees. . My grilled salmon was perfect. The steak fajitas were a hit and we split a Fiesta Salad which left us just full enough to get to the hotel and fall fast asleep. They met their promise: AND i have the T-shirt to prove it! read more

The service and Margaritas were great as usual. We got our usual - the chicken fried steak. What a disappointment. The meat was the thickness of the cardboard backing of a big chief tablet, perhaps even thinner. (Showing my age.) The "Extra" crust was hiding a much smaller pattie. A bit greasier than usual, too. We both felt the effects of the extra grease. USED to be the best. They had fresh menus; changes in suppliers, too? IDK Regardless, it will be awhile before we go back for another chance, if ever. Was this due to production changes or just a really off experience?? Come to think of it, I have never seen the place so empty before either. Perhaps they are on a down-turn. I am saddened! read more

Great place to eat. We got there early, but the staff was very nice and went ahead and sat us. There was basically only a few people there the whole time we were there. It was quiet and not noisy. That was great because we were able to sit and talk. They brought out some delicious rolls to start out our meal. It was very hard not to eat the whole basket. We both ordered the Chipotle Grilled Chicken Sandwich. It was so good. It was a big piece of chicken. The jalapeño bun was award winning. It came with Swiss cheese, bacon, and jalapeños. I feel like maybe there could have been more cheese. There were a lot of fries. Really enjoyed our meal. Would definitely go back if in the area again. read more

Humphrey Pete's - Front of restaurant - American Near Me - Early, Texas

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I came here looking forward to a good meal but left feeling humiliated and judged. Upon arriving, I parked in a designated handicap spot, legally and with a visible placard displayed, because I live with a serious lung disease. Just because my disability isn't visible doesn't mean it's not real. Before I even was able to get to the front door, three employees approached me, questioning whether I had a right to park there. It was invasive, inappropriate, and incredibly insensitive. No one should be interrogated simply because they "don't look sick." I understand protecting accessibility, but there's a respectful way to approach concerns and this wasn't it. Invisible illnesses are just as valid as visible ones. This experience tainted the entire visit for me. Steakhouses are supposed to be about hospitality and comfort. This place made me feel anything but welcome. read more

First time in and the last. The food was good but not great. The service was great. The deal breaker for me is the fact that there is a bar in the back where people can smoke indoors. I kept thinking the smell was coming in from outside. But when the waitress told me what it was I changed my order to go. I will not pay those kind of prices to sit and smell cigarette smoke. read more

Humphrey Pete's - American Near Me - Early, Texas

Kim is the absolute BEST with her personality and customer service. Each recommendation was on point and her knowledge of the menu is remarkable. HP your food is good, K made it GREAT!! read more

Absolutely incredible place to eat! Get there early because they fill up fast... and for good reason!! The staff are incredible and very attentive! I don't think we went more than a minute or two before our server showed up to get the drinks started. Then he never let the glasses stay low! The food was top tier!! I had the chicken fried steak (Edith's portion) and it was still a very large steak! Cooked and seasoned to perfection! The fried okra was amazing!! My daughter had the grilled catfish and absolutely cleaned her plate! Highly recommend for anyone new to town or even the old timers that haven't been in a while! Wish I had taken pictures of our food.... But once we tried it, there was no coming up for air till we were STUFFED!! read more

As always a treat in Brownwood. Great to join friends after a HPU game. Food always hot and very fresh. Staff always so friendly. Never had a glass go empty-love that! read more

Humphrey Pete's - Small chicken fried steak. Mashed potatoes and gravy - American Near Me - Early, Texas

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After years of just blowing through brownwood & Early, We finally had a chance to stop in and try some local food. To our surprise, not many local restaurants are open on Monday evening. We thought it was strange but nonetheless we settled on Humphrey Pete's! The building & environment is like your typical Steak house these days. Southern theme, slightly noisy but for sure what you sign up for at these type of places. Very friendly and good atmosphere. For starters We ordered the Rattlesnake Eggs & The Fried Mozzarella sticks. Both were cooked perfectly! If you're unfamiliar with Rattlesnake eggs, they are essentially your standard Jalapeño Popper. Whole jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped tightly with bacon & then wood smoked to perfection. The same detail was given to the fried Mozzarella. Hand battered and fried crisp, but not so much that the cheese pops out the side. Both dishes served with house made ranch! Always a plus! My daughter I both ordered Sirloins & I honestly do not have a complaint about them. Extra thick cut and they cooked them exactly to our specifications. Nothing like a wood fired, Smokey hunk of Beef! The only thing I can honestly suggest to these guys, they have got to work on their sweet tea. It was very mediocre. This is the South y'all. Your Sweet Tea Game has got to be on point! Now the star of the show....was the service! My mom raised me and my brother on tips serving in our family restaurant, so I've got a big o'l place in my heart for waitresses! The lady that helped us was honestly about as good as they come. Very attentive and truly seemed to enjoy what she was doing. Her Name is Kim and we really appreciated her service. All in all... it was a good experience for us. Give it a shot! read more

The decor and waitress were good. Not so much the food. Sweetened drinks seemed to be made with some artificial sweetener, not good. Catfish good. Steak not so much. Potatoes loaded or otherwise seemed to be microwaved or something. Small with poor amount of "loading". Vegetables seemed to be from frozen or canned. Not good. Would not recommend or return. read more

Best steak ever, wood fire, can't go wrong. It was absolutely delicious. I always make a point to stop by when driving from Lubbock to Houston read more

The toughest ribeye I have ever had. To advertise as a steak house serve steaks that are eatable. The waitress took my plate without asking if I was finished, unprofessional at best read more

I got talked into going out with family members about 7 PM to enjoy a meal. Normally, I don't hang out at places with bars, but I'm going back here. The service was excellent! Trace had all the answers to all of our questions and he was on top of everything and so sweet while he did it. We tried a little bit of everything. One of us got a giant salad. I got the jalapeño pork chop. And a couple shared a fried chicken dish. It was all delicious. The jalapeño pork chop was tender and cooked. Well, there were no jalapeños on it. It was a jalapeño flavor infused into the meat or seasonings. It was not dry. It was delicious. The salad had the usual thing of lettuce, but it was full of meat And all the veggies you could want. I'm not sure what dish the couple was sharing, but there seem to be a lot of fried chicken over there. Definitely a place to go back to bring your friends. It's very active and interesting. There's something to see no matter where you look, and if the rest of the servers are like Trace, you are going to be well taken care of. read more

Great food, awesome staff. Enjoy your food & drink on their deck overlooking the bayou.

It's 2024, who still smokes in restaurants?? I was really looking forward to the ribeye here but had to cancel my order as soon as I put it in because I would rather smell the smoke from a mesquite grilled steak rather than the Marlboro's the table next to us were smoking. They lost about a $200 tab tonight because of cigarette smoke. If you like smelling like an ashtray you'll love this place. read more

I'll start with a positive. I recently went to Pete's for the first time since the pandemic. My friend and I sat in the bar and ordered cocktails which were amazing. Unfortunately, the appetizer platter we shared was overcooked as was the chicken fried steak that I ordered for my husband. I took it home immediately and he said that it was inedible. It was extremely dry and tough, and he ended up throwing it away. I would have brought it back to the restaurant, but I had taken my friend home first and by the time I got home it was after 9:00 pm and restaurant was closed. Twenty dollars is a lot of money to throw away. I can only positively recommend Humphrey Pete's for the cocktails and atmosphere. I won't be eating there again. read more

food is mediocre,, service was sparse, and atmosphere is dirty prepare to leave smelling like an ashtray the giant roach was the icing on the cake it made a loud crunch when the waiter stepped on it read more

Humphrey Pete's - This is after the waiter stepped on the huge roach - American Near Me - Early, Texas

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They allow smoking in the bar area, when we walked in she asked us if we wanted smoking or non smoking, I was thinking who still allows smoking inside (so odd to us) we didn't smell any cigarette smoke but after sitting at the table a few minutes we could definitely smell it. The staff were friendly but who wants to smell cigarette smoke while they're trying to enjoy their food. The food was ok not near as good as when we ate here a few years ago. The portions are a good size but everything needed salt, there was very little seasoning on anything. read more

Was passing thru after dropping my son off at school in Abilene after spring break. Food was good. I had chicken fried steak w/ mash potatoes and broccoli. My hubby had stackable chalupa. (Forgot to get pic) damn it! For app we got rattlesnake eggs. Managed to get pic of that. ‍ our server Eric was wonderful. Will def stop by again. read more

Humphrey Pete's - Rattlesnake eggs - American Near Me - Early, Texas

If you're going to assess an 18% "service charge" for carry out orders, the food and service better be perfect. They forgot our fried okra, and both waters. $40 for 2 burgers is absurd. Unclear why there's a service charge for anything carry out. And the sorority chick behind the counter was every cliche imaginable. Will probably do something else next time we pass through. read more

I'm from out of town and haven't eaten here since March 2006. I remember getting the quesadilla back then - it was "okay" and the atmosphere was kinda fun. I'm here on business this week with no time for a sit-in-a-restaurant meal. My company credit card also has restrictions regarding certain charges. I called in a carry-out order yesterday and the lady asked, "Are you aware of our 18% surcharge for carry-out orders?" I was stunned and said, "I wasn't. Thank you, and never mind." My company doesn't pay for delivery fees, there's no way they'd pay an extra 18% when I physically go to pick something up. I do appreciate her telling me this at the time of order. Maybe someday I'll get to revisit this place, but in my opinion, an extra 18% for carry-out is quite the money-making scheme. read more

The food was delicious! I had the steak and it was seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection! Loved that we could get a delicious steak without having to get dressed up. Our server was very kind and attentive without the feeling of being intrusive. You also won't be bored looking around, so much to see in the eclectic decorations! read more

This place has anything you could want to eat. From steaks to seafood to Mexican. My wife Ordered the mesquite grilled shrimp skewers and I had the the pulled pork soft tacos. Everything had really good flavor. My tacos were a little different from what I'm used to but they were awesome. Atmosphere is really fun and easy going. There's a nice bar setup if you like. Definitely will be coming back! read more

I was pleasantly surprised. First time visitor when you pull into the parking lot you think "oh maybe not..." This would have been a significant mistake on my part. Food was top-notch. Our server was playful and knowledgeable on the menu. It's a small-town Texas, animals on the wall, smoking or non, country feel experience. Personally... I dug it! It was authentic. Steak was delicious. Sides and rolls were addicting. I'll be back one day! read more

Humphrey Pete's - Entrance - American Near Me - Early, Texas

This is one of my favorite places in town to go. The food is always good and the service is always pretty good. Always enjoy getting to snack on the peanuts while I wait for my food. Also enjoy the patio part when the weather is nice to sit and eat and look at the river. read more

Food was over priced, but the company was nice. Service was okay, but the ambiance set the mood well. read more

Humphrey Pete's - Aqua bug - American Near Me - Early, Texas

Wow. Great food and service. Clean bathroom too. Definitely going back. Rattlesnake eggs were awesome. Just the right amount of spicy. Great service. 'John' was very quick with the check-in and the drink refills. read more

Humphrey Pete's - American Near Me - Early, Texas

This place has an amazing fish and shrimp. That is my go to place for fish and shrimp. I try to go there at least twice a month.

This place always makes a nice place to eat with a group of friends, it has that type of atmosphere and good food, fast good sevice and pricing from what I remember. read more

We pulled in just as the after-church crowd was pulling out, and were luckily seated immediately, despite the full parking lot. The quick & dirty; this place flirted, hard, with a five star. Everything at the table (except a dessert that I felt had been sitting around a while) impressed our party of four. T-bones for the guys were cooked perfectly, salads were crisp & fresh (their house salad would be as good as Texas Roadhouse if they added egg, that is high praise for iceberg-based salad), and sides were good all around. (Damned sysco fried okra, tho.) I had the 8oz sirloin and shrimp w/3 fried shrimp. My steak was *perfect* in every way. Smoky, cooked exactly medium-rare, and tender. Awesome. I can only imagine what the t-bones tasted like! And the fried shrimp would definitely be worth a stop of its own. Definitely fresh & hand-battered, and as I'm in Galveston a lot I am PICKY about shrimp. Their cocktail sauce was perfect, as well, with just the right amount of spice. But the real winner had to be the jalapeno marinated pork chops my Mom ordered. Amazing. The jalapeno flavor was there, without adding any spice, then grilled to perfection. Unfortunately taking a star off for cleanliness & seating four of us at a four top; yes, "technically" that should be okay, but once the rolls and teas and butter basket and plates hit the table it's a hot mess. Request a booth. And there were several napkins and a drink lid & straw left on the floor during our service. read more

Humphrey Pete's - 8oz sirloin & shrimp. Awesome! - American Near Me - Early, Texas

Very unimpressed with quality of service and atmosphere. Prices are ridiculous.. Will not return simply based on experience with ownership which is too bad bc food is good. What a shame read more

The place winds along like the yellow brick road , offering various dining options. We ate outside which was a lovely setting and accommodating to the children. Lots of mosquitoes though. Wear big stay. Service was very helpful and friendly;. Appetizers were not very good. Unimaginative. Dinner was tasty though. Not particularly special but good. read more

Food was great the portions were huge atmosphere was welcoming. My family would definable return.

After finding a table that wasn't clean and sitting there for 15 min for them to clean up, waiting again for drinks waiting again to order, been here a hour just got our food. And not blaming the kitchen. We saw others order after us and get their food. Just sucks service was bad read more

Humphrey Pete's - Burger - American Near Me - Early, Texas

Good food, friendly service and decent prices. Rustic ambience with interesting decor. I will definitely be back to try more items off the menu. The nachos and burger were a hit. And the house margarita was tasty. read more

The food was good. The smoking allowed in the bar drifted to the dining area, that makes it the three stars for me. . Waitstaff was very nice and helpful. read more

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