Every time I'm in town, the barn takes care of me. They even take care of me when I'm not in town…read moreby letting me pick up the tabs of my friends when I'm 1,100 miles away! Good people. Good food. Good times!

The barn can get kind of wild because people are not emotionally mature, with that being said, I've…read morenever had to complain about the food here My granddaughter learned how to dance with her gramps here. But back then you could bring your kids in.. I haven't been here in years, but I hope it hasn't changed.

Absolutely love this place! The food is always great, and the service is amazing! They are so fast…read moreand efficient, which is especially appreciated when I'm trying to get lunch during my work break. The staff is always on top of things, and I never feel like I have to sacrifice good food for quick service. If you're looking for delicious food and excellent, speedy service, this is the place to go! Highly recommend!

Friendly little cafe on the edge of downtown. It's a little mom and pop type of place. Nothing…read morefancy We had breakfast. Food was delivered fast and with a smile.

Our Tuesday brunch at Sunken Gardens:…read more Dude. Delicious is not enough to describe the food and drink. Here's how it works. It's a buffet style of delicacies but they charge by the pound. It was $7.99/lb. Put what you want on your plate. There's so much to choose from. You can have it to stay or there's to-go containers. There's cold and hot options and plenty of entrees. Dessert is limited to cobblers. I highly recommend the sweet and spicy beef, the catfish, and the jalapeño-cheese beefsteak. Same goes for the tuna salad, crab salad, and zucchini salad. The pasta salad I could give or take because it was al dente. Wife had the meatloaf and it was gooood. Same goes for the chicken strips. The sides were all freshly made (macaroni, rice, etc), and we weren't disappointed with any of it. The rolls were also good but not sweet or anything. They were basic, but that was a good thing because I didn't want anything competing with the food flavors. We also got some cobblers (one pecan and one blackberry, but there were others). I prefer crispy cobbler and this one was doughy and dense. Some like it that way though. I will say that the flavor was good and refreshing, despite being dense. Despite having indulged ourselves at the neighboring Friday's the night before (see previous review), we woke up famished. Having no food available at Shinerville Coffeehouse (see review because they were so nice and even pointed us here), we wound up eating at the Garden. It turned out to be a great experience. At $8 a pound plus $2 for drinks and a tip, we paid around $40, but our plates were laden from side to side. We greedily ate all of it. I forgot about the mozzarella spinach. Get that. Drink options were typical sodas and four ice teas, or (free?) fruit-infused water from a cistern. The teas were also in cisterns. There were four options: a red unsweetened eucalyptus tea that I liked, unsweetened, sweetened, and peach. We got the peach. There's only to-go cups and refills are free, so you're welcome to take some for the road. The atmosphere: Inside it was cool and crisp. The noise level was moderately low and they had good music. Blackbird was playing at one point. Being that it was such a nice day, we opted to eat on the covered wrap around porch that overlooked the Spoetzl Brewery. Btw (in terms of distance) with a good driver and the wind at my back, I could hit the brewery with a golf ball from the parking lot of this place. The restrooms were unisex, as you'd expect for a small establishment like this, and very clean. The people: Staff were excellent, accommodating and knowledgeable. The manager took the time to speak to me for a bit in between rushes, but a wave of people came in so I didn't hold her up. Back on the porch, a young male staff member engaged us in some more conversation and we spoke a bit about Texas history. He is very, very proud of our state and our history - both eager to share and learn. On our way out I met a cook named Mike (easy for me to remember). He was tossing a box with a cool dragon graphic and let me keep it. He also let me fill our carrying-sized igloo with ice. Mike is ex-military like me and it was fun swapping "war stories." He started cooking when he was in the military and is a native Shiner (I gotta figure out what they call the denizens of Shiner). The patrons were also very nice and easily exchanged pleasantries and held doors for one another, which is one of the coolest parts about being a Texan - but is especially so in Shiner. Friendly and unintrusive is the best I can describe. We left full and satisfied in many ways. The pictures are of some cool views I saw. One is their electrical boxes outside, which are painted uniquely, despite being outside of clear view. Just another example of the grooviness that's the prevalent, unspoken expectation of the township. It really speaks to the spirit of the town. We also took pictures of our food before we devoured it.

We stopped at Sunken Gardens for lunch on our way to Goliad State Park and were pleasantly…read moresurprised. The restaurant is cafeteria-style, with everything priced at $8.99 per pound, which we didn't expect but ended up working great for our family since everyone could choose exactly what they wanted. The food tasted homemade, and the salad bar was especially impressive with lots of fresh options. The chicken tenders were a big hit with the kids, and we couldn't resist trying the cherry cobbler for dessert, which was delicious. If you're passing through Shiner and looking for a casual, satisfying meal, this is a great stop.

Let me start by saying it's going to be a while before you get your food. The kitchen is small, and…read moreonly one person is cooking. That being said, it's worth the wait. The food is made to order so it's hot when you get it. With the exception of the rolls, everything is made in house. If I'm wrong about the rolls, she needs to open a bakery. The jury is out about the coleslaw being done in house, but if you're a slaw snob like I am, you're going to like it. Girlfriend said the mashed potatoes were the best she's had from a commercial kitchen. Tonight's special was fried chicken. So this is where this place separates itself from others.. This was home-style fried chicken, not the breaded crap that everyone else serves.. Skin-on chicken pieces that are spiced to perfection. Keep in mind that anything fried is best enjoyed wishing minutes of being served. So if you get it to go, it's not expected to be crispy after that 10-15 minute drive home. With all that being said, call in your order early, and eat dine in. I will definitely be returning. Chef Del.

Food good like homemade. Have to order early though. Music is fine if you like old country…read more Atmosphere is like old joes pool hall. Friendly country people. Nothing bougie! Rusty is a good ole boy!

We had the chance to visit Water Well Café on the very first day at their new location, and they…read moredid an amazing job! The food was absolutely excellent--fresh, flavorful, well-prepared, and made with quality ingredients. You could tell a lot of care went into every plate, from the presentation to the taste. The portions were great, and everything we ordered came out hot and delicious. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, especially considering how busy a first opening day can be. The new location has such a great atmosphere, and we truly enjoyed the entire experience. Congratulations to the Water Well Café team on a wonderful opening--we will definitely be back!

Solid 4 stars…read more Stopped in for lunch on our way through Victoria. It's in a cute little downtown location. I understand they split time with another restaurant, so there's a Cajun menu and the Water Well Cafe menu -- our family ordered from both. Across the board, everything was good. The Cajun menu looked great. Mexican chicken fried steak, ~$20 -- 100% worth ordering. I'd never had a Mexican chicken fried steak before -- it's basically a chicken fried steak, but it comes with an order of queso on the side. Something different and unique, and very, very good. Highly recommend it. The sides I had were the okra, tater tots and a roll, all above average. Bottom line, everything we had here was very good. Would highly recommend, and would come again.

Excellent Liver and onions. Need to expand menu to include grilled quail! Excellent overall…read moreservice!. Thanks

This is the American Legion. We came for dinner on a Friday night and it was busy. The service was…read moregood and the ambiance is casual. They show movies on a TV. The food was just ok. I ordered the blackened catfish with rice and green beans but it lacked flavor. The waitress hardly came around for refills and the reason for 4 stars is the creamer for the coffee was bad and the third time finally changed out to milk instead of creamer. They open from 5-9:30 pm.

This is probably the best place for Chicken Fried Steak I've ever had. Ever ever ever. The breading…read morewas thick and not overly done. I wasn't eating just bread but bread with meat on every corner of the steak. Wait staff was a lil slow but about a dozen groups came in at once. My mom had the Patty Melt and she said it was delicious. I'd come back for sure.

Great food! Great people! The owners are friendly and take pride in their restaurant and dishes…read more It's also a great place for music on the weekends. They have lunch specials and their chicken fried steak is soooo good!

Just moved to Inez (15 minutes away). Wanted a nice dinner and was told about this place…read more Definitely not disappointed! Wine was awesome, starters were great, food exceptional! Staff very nice! Definitely will return! Try it, you won't be disappointed! Support your local businesses!

We did not have high expectations and were just stopping to grab "something" on the way through…read more Boy we were happily surprised to find this unique and delicious option. The menu does not do this place justice. It looks like your standard fare but it is NOT- this food is elevated and beyond expectation. We tried a few things but will certainly be stopping the next time we drive through town.

If you are a fan of urban decay, this whole town is eye candy. The building was built in 1903 and…read moredoesn't look like much is been done to it. For me, this was the appeal. I love enjoying things as they were. We sat on the southside which is a good 18 inches downhill from the north side as the building slopes severely. They have a shuffleboard table, I'm not sure how that works, lol. Again, it made for a nostalgically good time. The waitress recommended "Vanessa's sauce" with some wings and they turned out to be terrific. Loved the sauce. I had a Smashburger which was also very good. The place seems to be staffed by locals who were very diligent and pleasant. Our waitress said she grew up nearby and seemed to know the history pretty well. If you are in the area and want a very unique dining experience that is totally americana, it's worth driving to the Broadway bar and Grill. Apparently Friday night is steak night, we will probably make a trip back out here (From New Braunfels) at some point for that.

This place is a diamond in the rough. We went on a Friday which is steak night and it was a 12oz…read morebeaut of a ribeye cooked over open mesquite flames to medium rare perfection. It's located in a historic building brimming with character. The staff was excellent and made us feel welcome. Our table was large with 10 people and still the service was great. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Highly recommend!