We spent a recent day at Garner State Park and were looking for a nearby place for lunch. Neal's Dinjng Room was just what we needed. They had limited hours as it was off season here, but they didn't bother us. My husband had the chicken fried steak and I had the chicken fried chicken. Both were plentiful and delicious. The fries were crispy and flavorful. The fried okra was crispy and fresh. And as Texans, we thoroughly appreciated the jumbo sized iced tea (we were even given free to go cups). Great homestyle food is a lovely setting. read more

Food was very good. We had Fried Chicken Salad & Grilled Chicken with grilled bell peppers & onions. Service was very attentive but not hovering. It's like a little museum of history with all the pics of Neal's past adorning the walls. Clean & spacious. Eat inside or outside by the Frio River. We look forward to dining here again. read more

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We stopped in here on a whim Sunday evening. They have a late opening at 5:30 and we were the second group to be seated. The waitresses excellent, very observant. My drinks were never empty, and our food came out, blazingly fast and was simple but good. Our waitress was Mary S. she is highly recommended. read more

The ambiance was laidback and of comfort-country, and the service was great. However, the food was simple-- Less comforting and more bland. My biggest complaint is the short list of sides, with only four options tops, some of which must be paid extra for. read more

The food was excellent, service superior, and the ambiance was perfect. 100-year-old tables, pictures on the walls of Neal's families over the years, and a framed tribute to Major John S. Buchanan Ret. with his medals from WWII and the Korean War. read more

Holy moly! How have we missed this place? Great fried chicken and chicken fried chicken.

We're big fans of trying new spots and were genuinely excited to check this place out--especially since it was busy and people seemed to be enjoying their meals. But I'm honestly baffled. Are we all eating the same food here? We started strong with the loaded nachos (sorry, I forgot the actual name, but you'll know them--best thing we had all night). They were genuinely delicious and gave us hope. That hope was short-lived. Then came the entrees-- 1. Daughter's meal: Chicken strips and fries - Totally fine. Nothing groundbreaking, but solid. Kid-approved. 2. My meal: Cheeseburger with cheese fries - I wish I were exaggerating, but the burger looked like it had been boiled. Like, cafeteria-style "somehow both gray and soggy" boiled. I couldn't eat it. 3. Husband's meal: Tom's Chicken Fried Steak Special - Came with a special bonus ingredient: a hair embedded in the batter. They kindly remade it (thank you), but let's be honest, the damage was done. The scalloped potatoes? More like potato chunks swimming in cheesy water. The corn tasted like it'd spent all day in a lukewarm spa bath. Zero flavor. 4. Daughter's meal: the "pepper steak" - I'm using quotes here because what we got was more like a steamed hamburger patty with peppers and cheese inside. The baked potato was somehow both flavorless and confusing. The bacon? I have follow-up questions. Like, what was that? Look, I get it. Some nights the kitchen's off, or maybe short-staffed, or maybe the grill really was broken. But this felt like a prank. And yet--other tables were digging in like they were at a five-star spot. Are we on a hidden camera show? The only highlight (besides the nachos) was our server. She was incredible, kind, and clearly doing her best despite the chaos. I didn't have the heart to walk out on her, so yes--we paid $80 to eat nachos. Wild. Wouldn't return. But I'll remember the nachos fondly. read more

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The service is always great. The food is plentiful and delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing.

The food and view is amazing! We had a huge party and the restaurant handled it excellently. Could have had sweet tea though.

This place was delicious for some chicken fried chicken and similar type dishes. This is country cooking to the fullest. No calorie counting here ha absolutely delicious , stop in for that cheat meal. read more

Beautiful views with relaxed environment to have dinner or breakfast at. The fried pickles and bacon cheese fries were the best! Had the grilled chicken, it was ok. We came back for breakfast, and the serving size was filling. The pancakes were delicious & fluffy. Service was great. read more

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Homestyle cooking, and open on the 4th! The onion rings hit the spot. The the chicken fried steak special, and peppered steak were also good. Those biscuits and honey were gobbled before I could get a picture. Good food, great service. The best kind of small-town America feel. Going with the early dinner crowd was good timing for us. read more

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Went for breakfast and had the cheese omelet with bacon. They had side potato's that were super tasty and crunchy like I like them. The omelet tasted great. Bacon was thick and extra crispy read more

Food was great and service was exceptional. If you're looking for a nice place for a date night dinner in the area I recommend Neal's dining room. Very casual ambiance. Will definitely be coming back next time we're on the river. read more

Solid for decades! Grilled cheese is amazing, chicken friend steak is great! Love that they still have blue plate type of specials!

After a few days of eating at our campsite we decided to venture out for a bite to eat for dinner instead. Although the hours online say Neal's was closed, we were happy to see they were actually open with updated hours. Sat outside looking over the Frio river. Server's were quick to suggest the Chicken fried steak as a popular menu item so we all decided to order that. SUPER YUMMY! Great little spot we will definitely come back to next time we are in town read more

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Food is good but the inhospitable environment is most memorable. The waitress seemed annoyed with us from the start. The menu is locked in, be prepared to get what you get and you don't dare throw a fit. read more

Had a quick stop in Concan at Neal's Cafe last week. Decided to order the "mini" chicken fried steak from the lunch menu! Boy, it was all so fresh and hot. The fries were crispy like they were double fried. The green beans were seasoned well and not over cooked. Then they brought out the complimentary fresh biscuits and honey for dessert. read more

Neal's Dining Room - Complimentary biscuits made from scratch daily. Served with a side of honey. - American Near Me - Concan, Texas

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Great food and great service. We eat there every time we go to the Hill Country. Have to try fried mushrooms

We are locals and come in pretty routinely. In the summer we tend to stay home and let the visitors come experience this local legend ( I've been Neal's since I was young- over 35 years). We brought our large extended family in right at 5:45 - it opens at 5:30 and every table was full so we dined outside. I thought it would be hours before we got our food but our table of 12 had all our delicious food in about 15 minutes. It was as my brother in law and his family said - some of the best food in Texas. They raved over the chicken fried steak and chicken nuggets. I'm partial to the chef salad which is packed with veggies and meat and their buttermilk ranch dressing is awesome. My kids rave over the nachos and the Rodger's hot sauce my kids always ask me to pick up a few jars and bring it to Austin when I come to visit. The perfect family restaraunt! Staff is always so nice! read more

This place is so old school and great..So much history here. My dad came her was a kid (and he's almost 80) and took our family here when I was a kid. Now I'm taking my kids. The ambience is great. Beautiful views from back patio w a ton of hummingbirds buzzing around during hummingbird season. And the Chicken fried steak is yum! Also our server was just the nicest. read more

Our first time having breakfast here and we weren't disappointed ! We love Neals Dining Hall! read more

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I think I figured out why this place had so many good reviews. I have a place where I grew up in Colorado where I have so many fond memories as a kid and remembering the food being the highlight of the trip. As an adult I went back and was underwhelmed and confused on why I loved it so much. Nostalgia. I am certain this place is nostalgia for a lot of people. They came here as a kid and it was great and they remember it being great and it just continues on the cycle. I found it to be a cute, quaint, restaurant with a beautiful view of the river. But the food was okay. The pork chops were seasoned well but tough as boot leather. The corn was boiled and not very flavorful. The rolls were just delicious. I could go back and blow out my carbs for the decade eating those rolls. But it was just a meh meal. Nothing to write home about. Cute place. Great service. Great view. Okay food. read more

We had a large party of 17 people that gave Neal's a try this week. There was no wait, we were seated quickly outside. What a beautiful place to dine ! I think we tried some of everything, from fried pickles, jalapeño poppers, bacon cheese fries and onion rings for our appetizers. For dinner, I believe we did the same, chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, pepper steak, grilled chicken salad, steak sandwich and children's plates. Dessert was the pecan cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream. I think you can tell, we left as Full as you can possibly imagine! After a long day on the river, it's just what the Dr ordered!! If you've never been to Neal's, go ! Go get Full read more

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We literally had the worst waitress we have ever had in our entire lives, and we are old. Lol. I gave Neal's three stars as an average of last year's experience which would have been five stars and this year's experience which would be one. I ordered the shrimp with a baked potato. Waitress brought it sat it down and walked off. No butter, sour cream, tartar sauce...nothing. I had to scream to get her attention. Told her what I needed. She brought most of it back (I gave up on the cocktail sauce) then we had to ask for the same thing for my husband because she only brought it for me!!!! Seriously!!!!! It was almost comical. I don't know if we'll try it again. Neals, please hire staff who care and/or have been trained properly. read more

Well prepared. Wait was long. Nice atmosphere. Seating acceptable for large groups. Service was a bit slow. But ok

Top notch service and fresh delicious food! They have indoor seating, we enjoyed our meals out on the deck!

We came to eat breakfast here after a nice stay at Neil's lodges. It was a great breakfast for a great price. We had the hen and cakes and the pancakes were nice and fluffy and the eggs cooked perfectly with great potatoes and crispy bacon. What more could you ask for? The service was great by Kelsey, hope I spelled her name right. Great welcoming service with a smile and very friendly! Just what you want from a waitress. If you are in the area, definitely need to stop by and eat here! It won't disappoint! read more

Neal's is a great old restaurant that has super food and wonderful people that work there! Their chicken fried steak, smothered steak and Freddy's nachos are always delicious! Open for breakfast and lunch and dinner. They are a must stop for the breathtaking view of the Frio and the birds that swarm the feeders! read more

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All items on menu is delicious! I do have favorites! Chicken fried steak, Freddy nachos, Hamburgers and steaks are great! read more

My only regret was not taking pictures of the food + views from the outside seating. My boyfriend and I went camping at Garner and on Sunday morning we just wanted some hot coffee and delicious pancakes. Luckily, we got exactly that here. We were seated fast and got our food even faster. I don't know if we were just really hungry, but MAN the pancakes were phenomenal!!! Better than my mom's (but don't tell my mom that)!! Even though they were packed on a Sunday morning, we had such a great experience. Definitely going to make this a tradition to stop by here every time we go camping! read more

We love Neal's, it's become tradition to stop in for breakfast on our way out. We love everything we've ordered, breakfast tacos, traditional breakfast, pancakes, French toast. Always a clean atmosphere and waitstaff is excellent! read more

Great place to dine in after a day at Gardner State Park. Glad we showered first since they prefer you clean up before dining based on their dress code. The food was delicious. The special for the evening was the chicken fried steak with green beans, corn on the cob, and Mac and cheese. The service was great as well. We went back the next day for some kid meals and starters! read more

Stopped here for breakfast on the way back from frio river! I had the western omelet alongside potatoes and toast. One heck of an omelet with a very tasty salsa to compliment the western take on it. The atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. Very cute set up with beautiful historic pictures all over. Come drankkk some coffee with Neil read more

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Awesome food, excellent service and views that can't be beat. Breakfast is best in the Frio, hands down!!

They have adjusted hours for now so check the schedule. I had the chicken fried steak special. Steak, good, green beans excellent, corn good, I did not care for the Mac n cheese. Iced tea spot on. My son loves the mushroom burger. Best part was the fried pickles. Home made spicy pickles, fried with scratch made ranch dressing. The service was spot on. Drinks were always promptly refilled. read more

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3.5 stars if I could. This place is huge. Nice size parking lot. Staff is friendly. You order at the table and pay at the register. Restroom outside which is a new one for me. Now to the food. Fried pickles were piping hot and good, but had a bit excess batter. The pork chop was over cooked and under seasoned. On the menu it said roll came with the plate, but it wasn't there when food came out. Not that I needed it, just a matter of principle. My friends ordered the special of the night which also noted a roll that never came. If you run out, just let the patrons know and at least offer a replacement. The sides that did come out were tasty, however, including corn on the Cobb and green beans with bacon. read more

Neal's was so good! We expected an average meal. The quality of the food blew us out of the water. Large portions too. Our waitress Madison was outstanding! Definitely recommend!! read more

Love going to Neals as a family tradition. Service is great, friendly and fast. Chicken fry always, but pretty much all is good.

If you are going for fried then food is okay. Burgers might reach average. If you are thinking, salad, grilled chicken, steak etc. I would suggest another venue. read more