I have been driving by this place for MONTHS after a tornado ripped thru this part of Temple. After…read morerefurbishing I heard they changed it up a bit so I suggested to the hubs that we try them out for date night - and MAN were we Supremely happy we did!! This little place is completely redone inside to look like a high class bar and dinner venue!! We stared w the Ahi Tuna Crudo - super fresh Ahi tuna beautifully presented with a surprising and refreshing arrangement of pickled celery, and sweet Italian peppers, served over a delicate avocado puree and tiny dots of citrus ponzu. The plate was Beautiful! Our next adventure; lightly charred pieces of octopus atop slightly pureed cannelloni beans. Now this is an unlikely and unusual pairing, but it WORKS!! SPLENDIDLY!! And again, the presentation is beautiful Generous portions of octopus with a char that gives it a slight smokiness and perfectly cooked to make for a tender bite and with the puree? Not since Italy have we been so amazed!! The saltiness with hints of chilis in the background, the texture of the beans, the slight chew and smoothness of the octopus; an elevated flavor combo that knocks it out the Park! As we wait for our main courses the restaurant fills with patrons and I'm gazing around, noting the Huge pizza oven. It's rustic and beautifully made; tiny tiles overlaying its upper surface making for a gorgeous and impressive visual in the midst of the bustling kitchen. I love that it is used as a WALL of sorts on its outer edge. I also love that one has a view of the kitchen via a smallish viewing glass next to the oven. Another site is the bar! Now mind you. This is TEMPLE. But this bar, and really the entire inside of this establishment is something you'd expect to see in the bigger cities like Austin or Dallas!! It's Truly a class act!! White linen clad tables, servers dressed black and white, beautiful decor. Not something you would expect in this area!! Our awesome server Austin takes excellent care of us; taking the time to stop in often to chat and share with us his wanderings, life experiences, and Menu Expertise!! We love the interaction! And then Austin brings out our MAINS!! And OH MAN GUYS.... First up is the Osso Bucco. I've had Osso Bucco in many places; I've MADE Osso Bucco. This is PERFECTION. Not too much demi which is almost ALWAYS the case, in stead of Drowning in the sauce this dish gives just enough so that you can scoop up perfect bites of light and creamy polenta. Not a trace of its gritty source this polenta is airy and buttery smooth promoting mere corn to another level altogether. The Real Star here tho is the Veal Shank. We are presented with lavish portion - the shank bone is served with a tiny bone fork alongside; given to scoop out the unctuous velvety richness that is the inner MARROW!!! And when I say wow? I mean WOWWWWWWW The flavor of the shank is a consume of beefy richness with hints of herbs As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVED the veal tho? The homemade pasta stole it for me honestly. Now, my hubs and I are blessed enough to go to Italy a couple times a year, and we have YET to taste pasta like this!! La Riv makes their own pasta in house and GUYSSSSSSSS we tried the Pappardelle with beef rib; Gorgeous braised beef chunks swimming in a delicate jus and herb ricotta to mix in. The beef is melt in your mouth tender while the Pappardelle has a slight bite telling you it is FRESH!! I LOVE the texture of this pasta. It is my favorite of the pasta cuts and I just could not get enough!!! But I had to hold myself back so I wouldn't eat ALL of hubs dish!! We absolutely Love this little Gem on W Adams in Temple. It's unassuming but I Guarantee will knock your socks off!! The staff are wonderful, and your taste buds will be treated to a Real Italian Flavor Adventure!!

Upscale Italian dining which is a rare find in Temple/Belton. Almost the same as their location in…read moreGeorgetown, a bit smaller. Easy parking off West Adams. Service was nice and attentive. The food was fabulous. Highly recommend the ravioli which is made fresh in house. We added salmon to the ravioli order. Salmon was a nice thick cut and not overcooked. Polenta was creamy and savory. The pizza is rustic style and such a treat. I was surprised the Caesar salad didn't come with anchovies as most upscale restaurants serve it like this. I did not care for the spice on the broccolini - I was not expecting it. The broccolini has a beautiful smoky charred flavor with pine nuts and they put some sort of spicy chili oil on it that I found distracting. Great wine list and cocktails but I wish they could expand their wine by the glass menu. Hopefully they offer a rotating seasonal menu because it seems they keep the menu pretty tight, which is ok with me as long as they change it up a couple times a year.

I can't believe this place has been here this long without me knowing about it! We stopped in for a…read morelate lunch last week and it was a great experience! Service was quick and friendly. We were seated immediately and our waters came promptly. We needed a bit of time to look over the menu and didn't feel rushed at all. We ordered the chicken tan tan dumplings, which came out quickly and were fabulous. I ordered a paitan ramen with pork belly and my husband got the spicy tan tan with a mix of ground beef and pork. I thought the pork belly was hard to eat the way it was served, but I also think it was a standard way to serve it so it was a me problem. The spicy tan tan is ONLY spicy because of the meat and our server said it was probably a 2/5 on spice, but you can spice up the broth more if you want. Overall, great experience. Clean location with lots of parking, good food with a variety on the menu, and great service. We'll be back!

I came in during the central Texas winter storm! I'm glad they were open because this ramen…read moreabsolutely hit the spot during this winter storm! I asked waitress for recommendations and she sold me on the specialty ramen. The pork was so good and tender! The broth was so rich and thick. Inside is clean with ample seating. Definitely one of the best ramen places in temple. Will be coming back for sure!

I'm back! It was a cold day in January today, decided to treat myself after running a 5k this…read moremorning. I got a 1/2 moon latte and it's so good! Perfect for this cold weather. Service on the slower side today, but it's so packed and there's only two workers, so I'll let it slide!! Ambiance is full of people wfh, studying, and conversing. Such a great cafe, always so lively when I come - doesn't matter the time! Great vibes here!

Early morning meetings are better in nice comfortable locations…read more Summer Moon is clean and laid out in a manner conducive to casual conversations. I ordered the 1/4 moon with an extra shot of expresso. $7 gives you a sweet balanced drink with a smooth coffee flavor. The staff was polite and quick.

Passing through Temple and stumbled upon this hidden gem. Both Japanese and Korean option with an…read moreextensive menu. Had the grilled hamachi Kama, Seoul Bridge sashimi/sushi combo, Korean sashimi bowl (hwe du bap), and a California handroll. Check out this mom and pop restaurant. You won't be disappointed!!

If you're in Waco come here. This is the best place to eat Korean and Japanese food, hands down.read more

I went in after a long walk on Pepper Creek and felt like I had burned enough calories to have a…read morecookie. I walked in, and the place was clean, and the crew was super friendly. I ordered a shack with a Carmel cookie blended in. I realized it was 8,000+ calories, but it was totally worth it. Delicious. I'll go there again after 2 laps of Pepper Creek Trail and love every minute knowing that it is worth it.

I stopped in unexpectedly! super excited for more sweet treats in temple…read moreI got the cookie n cream and ice cream and a lemon berry squeeze to enjoy! Friendly staff!

Stopped for lunch after shopping first time here. Very nice set up they have an outside eating area…read morealong with a play scape for the Children. My wife had the #1,Little Hat with Bacon and loved it. I had the #2, Bug hat combo. No seasoning on the fries which they did and they were nice and hot. A very good meal for the price and service was very good also.

I was looking forward to trying Hat Creek, but it fell flat. Both figuratively and literally, as…read morethe burgers were so flat. That was the first thing my friend and I remarked when we got our burgers. It was like they compressed the burgers. We both got the Little Hat, which is the only hamburger option with a single beef patty. It tasted like an average burger. I also got a cookies & cream milkshake, which was okay as well. Not enough cookie pieces as I would have liked. The milkshake and burger came out to $12 total, which seemed steep for the quality and amount of food. I did like how they have three different sauces that are unique to their restaurant. The wait was longer than we anticipated as there was no line to order, but it took a while for our food to be ready. This seems like a great place for families as there were so many kids on the outdoor playground. I love the wooden log aesthetic.

My toddler wanted cupcakes so we went on search for them and found this place! Young girl behind…read morethe counter was polite and the cupcakes were delicious!!! I had the red velvet and my daughter had the birthday cupcake. They were perfect not too sweet and super moist! Thank you for making our day!

I sure love me some Smallcakes. I live nearby and go more frequently then the scale and my blood…read moresugar would like me to. I've eaten just about every flavor and enjoyed them all. I also like the 'smash', which is your choice of cupcake, layered with your choice of ice cream. Certain flavors are sold on a rotating basis, so if you have your heart set on something in particular, you might call ahead.

Great food, from the subtle smell of spices as you walk in, I could tell the food would be great…read more Nice ambiance and staff. Great selection for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike. We will come back.

10 years ago, I arrived in Killeen. At the time, there was an all you can eat Indian buffet that…read morehad all the flavors and all the textures I needed, but all of a sudden they weren't there. For the next 9 years, I have been on a quest to find the replacement. I've travelled from Waco to Austin and couldn't quite find 'it.' I am happy to say, that at last, I had found the place that has not only met my standard, but exceeded it. The only problem I had at first is that it took 30 minutes to drive...well worth the trip. We found an all you can eat Indian buffet in the Austin area, however they used inferior spices, therefore it was not worth the trip. Taz on the other hand, spares no expense. In one dish in particular I noted that not only was it fresh and delicious, but it utilized saffron, which is the world's most expensive spice.10/10 for quality. 10/10 for taste. 10/10 for service.

Fuzzy's sounds like a moldy taco shop from the name. I am pleased to say we had a great time here,…read moreand the tacos were not moldy. The space is very large inside, and the prices are reasonable. The music was playing so loudly to where it was hard to hear my friend across from me, and it was also very bright. I got a breakfast taco with chorizo, potatoes, egg, and cheese. This taco was fantastic. I also got a shredded chicken burrito. It was good and reminded me of Cabo Bob's burritos. I had about 1/3 of my burrito left to take home. My friend got a steak bowl, which was filling even though it looked small. She really liked the steak. They have a nice drink selection with margs and some other kinds of alcohol too.

Amazing service amazing food I will definitely be spending some money…read more Leslie is amazing with her service and kind smile

Food is the same as at any chick file but ambiance and service was different. It was more pleasant…read morethan some other locations in Austin, for sure. My kids loved robot presence, it delivered and ice cream cone to them. The only con is who ever was cleaning the tables behind us, needs some more training. She wiped chairs and used the same rag to clean a table.

Got breakfast for my family!…read more Service was good and food is chick fil A food. Served hot and fresh. The new store is doing well. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will be back when I'm ready for more chicken!