We weren't staying at the lodge, but went to Black Bear for breakfast. It is buffet style with…read morelimited options, but the options they had were delicious! The pancakes had crispy griddle edges and were light and fluffy, the bacon was thick and cooked perfectly, and the biscuits were flaky and buttery. It was a little overpriced, but considering the limited options and remote location it was probably fair market for the area. The staff were great - they were short staffed due to the holiday week (Thanksgiving) but were helpful with requests and quite friendly. The mural in the dining room told an excellent history of Fort Davis, and the view through the big windows made for a gorgeous experience. The ambiance is truly next level!

My fiancé and I had just finished a 2 mile hike on empty stomachaches.. not a great idea. We were…read morehangry and close to this restaurant. My fiancé's words after we ate, "Best lunch I've had in my life." We devoured the food and appreciated the service. The employees were so kind & welcoming. It's always great to enjoy a great meal especially when it's in a great atmosphere.

Great food and service! Very clean establishment. I would definitely recommend and eat here again!read more

Authentic and delicious! I am vegetarian and had the bean and cheese burrito and the pepper…read moreburrito, as well. Great meal and service! Lovely outdoor seating (covered).

After quite a tumultuous previous day, our group decided to start anew. What a better way than a…read moregood hearty breakfast? And especially at such a good ol' diner. The inside really does match the aesthetics of the outside. The service was nice and prompt. Our waitress got us our drinks before we ordered. Yes, the menu is through a QR code. I'm not quite sure what the problem is with that. I'm sure if you don't have a phone or can't use a QR for whatever reason, they likely have physical menus as well. Nonetheless, I went ahead and ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich. Our food came out timely. The sandwich tasted good. Honestly, it was like any other breakfast sandwich that you would get at some other chain. It's consistent and reliable. You know what you're going to get. I feel that I can say the same for the rest of the table. It's simple American breakfast food done simple and right. Overall, I'd recommend. We didn't have the experience that other people got to warrant the lower reviews. I really do think that Penny's Diner in Alpine is a quality establishment.

I love diners. They're my favorite food places. I was pretty excited about having a 24/7 diner in…read moreAlpine but this place is trash. The first time I went to check it out I was offput by the QR code ordering nonsense. The employees were completely locked to their phones doomscrolling and it was difficult to get anyone's attention. Food was pretty weak, but acceptable for a diner. Price was ok. Then tonight I thinks to myself, I can't sleep, I should try that diner again - so I go out there at 1:30a and all the employees are hanging out in the parking lot playing with a car and tell me the diner is closed. Come back in a few hours. If you're driving through Alpine and you want a mediocre burger that isn't going to end up costing you $45, maybe it's worth a stop (it isn't) - but definitely don't go a single mile out of your way for it. They do not care at all and they really want you to know that.

Fort Davis is a quaint little town a few miles north of Alpine. The Blue Mountain Bar & Grill is…read morenext door to the Limpia Hotel. There is a decent size dining room, a nice bar area with high top tables, and tables outside on the patio. We stopped there to grab something to eat on the way to the Star Party at the McDonald Observatory. Not being very hungry, we split the Rio Grande Brisket Taco while sitting at the bar. The brisket was flavorful and plentiful; delicious. The bartender was busy, yet still attentive. The food orders we saw all looked good and plentiful. I wish we could have stayed a while longer, but we had a 20 minute drive to the observatory. Unfortunately, cloud cover pretty much ruined the Star Party, however, we were pleasantly surprised that a refund was offered. I highly recommend a stop at the Blue Mountain and check-out Fort Davis.

We stoped in after a long days of work. It's a rainy summer Friday, we decided to give Blue…read moreMountain Bar & Grill a try. This place is nice, cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and great food. They have a dinning room or you can order to go at the bar. We used the scan code to order off the new updated menu, I didn't mind at all. Once order was placed, our food arrived promptly. Of course I ordered the Old Fashioned. 7 out 10. Not bad. For dinner my dad and I had the Chicken Fried Chicken and my nephew had the double cheeseburger. We cleaned out plates. Food was great. All in all I will definitely recommend and will be returning.

Nice little cafe…read more Enroute back from Big Bend to El Paso, you will most likely pass the unassuming town of Van Horn. If you're in a mood for a bite, be confident that the food and service at Broadway Cafe is pretty darn good. It's not a big space, but the cafe next to the Laundromat is clean and simple. I ordered the combination plate that came with a side taco (ground beef), choice if enchilada, rice, refried beans, and pork green chile. It was very good Liz enjoyed her enchilada plate - the enchiladas have a cheesy hatch flavor. Noah had a kids taco plate which as almost as big as my combination plate. Noemi had a bean and cheese burrito. The service was good and friendly. If you pass through VH, then consider Broadway Cafe.

Ok let me start with the bad, they were out of a lot of stuff like chicken fried steak (which is…read morewhat I wanted) chimichunga (which is what Bobbie wanted) onion rings and other things. We did pick other items but it didn't start good. I got the chili rellenos which were house made with a good flavor while Bobbie got a beef burrito also good flavor but a bit dry so she added salsa to it which helped. The service was good and prompt so that was good. Inside is smallish but well kept and clean. Overall it was good but not sure where all the 5 star ratings came from.

Our first night in the area and we were looking for somewhere to have dinner!…read more The waitress was very sweet and gave some great recommendations for the area as well as their menu! I really enjoyed setting outside and enjoying a west TX evening. I ordered a green chili cheeseburger and I would rank it in my top 5! The burger had the whole green chili in it vs some place that put just pieces on the burger. The fries were also amazing! The hubby also enjoyed his steak. My only regret is that we didn't have room for dessert. I'm presuming it was good considering we noticed customers coming in just for dessert! Great tasty start to a vacation!

The Water Stop? More like a quick stop for water -- because that's about all we stayed for. As one…read moreof only a handful of larger restaurants in Marfa, we expected a much more welcoming experience, especially considering the prices geared toward tourists. Unfortunately, this establishment did not feel family friendly or kid friendly despite presenting itself that way. After waiting around 10 minutes just for someone in our party to grab menus, we were eventually served water and later had our orders taken. However, the overall attitude and repeated glares from the waitress/bartender, Gary Jean, made the experience uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Good service goes a long way, and basic kindness shouldn't feel like too much to ask. It became clear that receiving decent service was going to be more effort than it should have been, so we decided to leave before our food even arrived. To management: supporting your staff better may help improve the customer experience overall. A little hospitality can make a big difference.

Good place for breakfast Stop here when here fie. Burch…read morecamp. Big enough where ur not crowded Like the breakfast

We are from out of town, came in for breakfast and the food is full of flavor, everyone is…read morewelcoming and friendly. We enjoyed all of our food and it was nice to see everyone knows es h other. The place is calm and peaceful, we would definitely recommend it!

We didn't have a reservation but thankfully they got us in so learn from our mistake and make one!…read more The restaurant looks like it is an a house with a tree growing out of it. Our server was friendly! We had the chicken fried steak and that night's vegetable was broccoli! I don't know how they season the broccoli but it was the most flavorful broccoli I have had. The chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were also quite good.

We were looking for a nice place to have dinner while staying in Alpine, TX. This fit the bill!…read more The restaurant is in a yellow house with an "R" at the top. There was an American Flag and a Texas flag flying out front. We walked in and waited for someone to greet us and seat us. After we were at our table, drink orders were taken. When our water was brought out, we were also given some Honey Pecan Biscuits with butter. They were warm and I liked the pecans in it! Hubby & I shared everything. We started with a cup of Jalapeño and Cilantro Soup. It's a cream based soup. I couldn't detect much of any heat from the Jalapeños and the cilantro was pretty much hidden. Maybe a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top would have made it more pronounced. It also needed to be served hot. We then got the 14oz Ribeye which came with mashed potatoes & green beans. This was a great plate of food! It came out hot! The person who brought it out waited until we cut into it to see if it was acceptable. We've never had any staff person do that for us before! It was a little under done on one side, but the other was perfect. We almost finished the plate. It was delicious! Lastly, we got the Chocolate Bread Pudding Tamale. It comes wrapped in a corn husk that it is cooked in. You remove it and eat the bread pudding. It was gummy in a good way, as hubby described it. It needed the fresh strawberries & ice cream that came on the plate. We really enjoyed our dinner! Our server, Jordan, was very efficient & made it a nice experience! We probably won't travel this way again, but if we did, we would definitely return!