Our first visit, 3 months ago, was a whole lot better than yesterday's visit. We stopped in for lunch I had the grilled catfish with green beans and corn on the COB. My wife had the special, Beef stew with Corn Bread. The catfish was very good and tasty both sides were good. The beef stew left a lot to be desired my wife was looking forward to it. Then she started picking out the meat with all the fat and grizzle on it, which ended up being 85% of all the meat in the bowl. we told the waitress about it and she seemed put off about it. She told the cook and the manager. A little while later she brings a small bowl out with " what she said the cook said had lean meat on it." the first three pieces I took off had more grizzle on it. Sorry not cutting it, the manager never came over to the table to say anything or acknowledge the problem. A little concern would have been nice. went to pay the bill and the girl at the register said she could charge me half price for the food. I guess that is the best they can do, so it would seem all they want is your money and not trying to fix the problem. we will never cross this threshold again wishing you the best in the future. read more

We took 25 people to Oscar Store after a funeral. There was one waitress for us because they were very busy on a Saturday. She provided superb service! First she took the drink orders and turned those in. Then she took the appetizer orders and turned those in. Then she got the meal orders. Everything came out very timely--drinks, appetizers then the meals. Perfect. That's some good restaurant staff teamwork. Every meal was delicious, no one had a complaint. Great job by the staff! read more

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The staff is so friendly and we were seated immediately. Our server took our drink order and appetizer order right away. We started with the Fried Mushrooms and they were really flavorful and served with home made ranch dressing. We also tried the fried Squash which was really good. The Fried Pickles weren't bad just not our favorite. My grilled chicken salad was probably one of the best salads I've had! Portions are large and we left with plenty of leftovers. My daughter had the steak and LOVED IT! This hidden gem is definitely a place we will go to again when we're back in Texas. read more

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The food was pretty good. I had the fried catfish, baked potato, and coleslaw. I forgot to take a picture. I've never had coleslaw like theirs, I wouldn't say it was good or bad. I also got coconut cream pie and a pineapple pie to go... I'll do another review of those when I try them. The service was great and the ambiance has a fun family feel. I'd definitely go back because there's more I want to try! read more

Oscar Store - Trying this place out for the first time. - The image shows a rustic building with metal siding and a porch supported by wooden posts, located in a parking lot. A black SUV is parked to the left of the building. The foreground features a person wearing a white shirt and shorts, with their shadow cast on the concrete ground. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and trees are visible in the background. - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Stopped in for a late lunch, and ordered standard Texas diner chicken fried steak and fried catfish. Entrees came with two sides and choice of gravy. also ordered some fried squash as a starter. Service was fast and friendly, and the meals came out quickly. Everything tasted great, and the portions incl the squash, were very generous. Had to get a couple of doggy bags to take home. All the fried items were very fresh, didn't taste like everything was dumped into the same prep. They also had several dessert options, but will have to leave to next time, we were too full from the meal. Plenty of parking, outside out back is set up for live music, and they have alcohol options if you'd like. Old time paper check to table, pay at the register on the way out. Another old timey type place if you have fond memories of country diners from back when. read more

Oscar Store - Fried catfish, green beans, mashed potatoes and cream gravy - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Oscar Store 02-10-25 I have been wanting to try this place out for a couple of months. The timing never worked out or my grandkids didn't want to try anything new. We finally made it! And am I happy we did. The friendly staff sat us as soon as we arrived. They took our drink order and appetizer order right away. Oh My Gosh! Our Appetizers, The Fried Mushrooms were flavorful and served with ranch dressing. The Fried Squash is totally awesome. It also was served with ranch dressing, and my daughter ate them with honey mustard. The Fried Pickles were good but not that exciting. Don't get me wrong. I'm just not a Fried Pickle person. Two of my grandsons really liked them. We ordered for our meals: The Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Home cut Fries, and a roll. The steak was tender and flavorful. That was my dish and I really enjoyed it. The Chicken Tenders, with Gravy, Fried Okra, and Huge Onion Rings which were cooked perfect! Chicken was moist and tender. Good Batter. The Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, Home Cut Fries, check out the photo! It's bigger than the bun! The Large Double Meat Cheeseburger with Home Cut Fries. It was huge! Not sure if you can tell that I was very pleased with our visit. The staff were friendly and efficient. They have a large dining room with others available. We look forward to coming back to Oscars and trying different items on the menu! read more

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Locals restaurant place for gathering! Staff was tad overwhelmed as nothing but big groups but with that they were super welcoming and you never felt rushed! We were seated quickly; food was amazing, the best chicken fried steak we've had. This will be a MUST pop in when traveling to and from home. read more

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Best BLT around! I also love their hamburger steak. I don't think that I have ever eaten anything at the Oscar Store that I didn't love. Their burgers are huge. Live the atmosphere. read more

Friendly service and excellent food. I had chicken fried steak with home fries. I literally cut my steak with a fork, no knife required. I will be back. read more

Great food; great service! Really like the burgers and fries there. All the staff was very friendly.

Awesome food and great service!!! Kids burgers are adult size and the liver and onions are fantastic!! Great cobblers and chocolate cake!! Old country feel for sure with home style cooking. read more

Absolutely, food is excellent Prices reasonable Service superb and friendly Ambiance inviting read more

You can only use handicap parking if you use a wheelchair or walker. I use a cane due to a permanent disability. Had to park and walk a long distance from a non-paved area. Avoid this place! read more

This is the third time we have been here. Every time we visit from Washington, we have to stop in for lunch. Amazing food. Top notch service and a beautiful location. It is usually always busy. I'm pretty sure it's a favorite with the locals. This is a "must try" restaurant. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and awesome service. The CFS is perfect. These days everything is pricy, but you won't feel ripped off because the service is great, restaurant is very clean, and well, the food is mouth watering. I enjoyed every bite, can't wait to go back. read more

Oscar Store - A food plate includes fried chicken with white gravy, a scoop of mashed potatoes, a biscuit, and fried okra, arranged on a white plate. The dish is set on a wooden table, with some napkins visible in the background. - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

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I am never disappointed with the liver and onions at Oscar Store. Highly recommend the family environment which is beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays, along with adorable t-shirts for sale. All servers are absolutely attentive and polite. This restaurant set in the rural east Bell County never disappoints. read more

Great ribeye! The fried jalapeñoes and fried pickles were good also. The wife enjoyed her fish as well. The waitress was young and inexperienced, but made up for it with energy. The place was clean, rustic, just like we expected. My friend had a hamburger that should have been described as large, great portions. read more

Was in the Temple area today on business around lunchtime. I Googled "best restaurants in Temple" and Oscar Store popped up with the reviews stating "best chicken fried steak hands down". Well, that's a mighty bold claim I've heard MANY times before, and I've literally tried them all over Texas. I wanted to check out this mythical place for myself. I got the CFS plate with mashed potatoes and fried okra. Holy Cow!! It didn't disappoint! Chicken Fried Steak Plate 9/10 - the meat was a thicker cut than most. I personally don't like the beat to death, paper thin sliver that's all crust. This my friends was a CFS with substance. The meat was seasoned well. The batter was crispy and well flavored. The gravy was above average and very good. I really enjoyed it! Mashed Potatoes 8/10 - good consistency and texture. The flavor and overall vibe of the potatoes was they were homemade. Gravy was same as CFS. Fried Okra 6/10 - nothing special here. Seemed like run of the mill frozen okra. They were still good though. Roll 9/10 - not sure what kind of roll they put in the plate, but it sure was good. Almost seemed like a honey butter flavored roll? Service 9/10 - everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. Can't say enough about the small town hospitality! Thank y'all! Atmosphere 8/10 - old building with rustic charm. I think it was built in 1932 originally. Lots of cool items inside and out. Overall 9/10 - highly recommend you try it out if you're in the area. Heck, we might road trip from NB to try it again! It's worth it!! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 4/5 Recommended dishes Chicken Fried Steak with Fried Okra and Sweet Potato Sides, Country Fried Steak, Chicken Fried, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking read more

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I ordered the double cheeseburger with fries and a Coke and it was around 16.00! That's amazing in itself! The burger was giant! And had great flavor, homemade fries were awesome! Highly recommend read more

This iconic place is a throwback to the 1930's and 40's , a cool relaxed atmosphere and great food. I had the chicken fried chicken which was awesome and my husband had chicken fried steak. Both with baked potato (a nice size) and onion rings which were hand-breaded, thick and perfectly deep fried. What a treat! Was too excited to get a picture of my food. It's worth the short drive from the Temple area. read more

Oscar Store - Oscar store entry - The photo depicts the front exterior of a rustic dining venue built with corrugated metal and wood siding, featuring outdoor seating areas with benches and tables. Decorative signs with menu items are mounted above the windows, and string lights hang across the porch. Potted plants and vintage-style furniture add to the country aesthetic. The space includes a covered porch with wooden ceiling panels and outdoor lighting, creating a welcoming atmosphere. - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

My adult son is a big hamburger fan. While he was visiting, I took him to Oscar Store to try their burger. We were both impressed. The hamburgers were large; the toppings were very fresh, and the meat was superb. You can tell the meat is fresh, not frozen, and the patty was thick and juicy. We also had fried pickles which were light and crispy. The staff is friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was laid back and inviting. We will definitely return to try their other menu items, especially the steak. read more

If you ever get a chance to go here you will not be disappointed. Very inviting, great staff and good food. Wished we lived closer...

Food is great always have a great experience going to the Oscar store. Service is always on point and the and the environment of the Oscar store always is great. read more

Delicious food, great service, great tea (and I'm picky), wonderful appetizers, and great place

The steaks were done perfectly. Lima beans were a nice surprise. You don't see those very often. Rolls were warm and fluffy. Real mashed potatoes were great. read more

When folks think about Texas this is the place I would think they have on their mind. Very cute rustic exterior with just as rustic interior. Went today for the first time with family. We pulled up and the parking was already full. Which I find to be a good sign. We walked in and the front desk person pointed out a spot and we went to it. The menu is perfect not over crowded with immense options just enough to give you range. Our waitress was very quick for it being so busy. We all had a salad to start and different variations of the chicken fried steak plate. The salad is nothing to write home about. Basic iceberg lettuce with some tomato's (which now that I think about didn't taste grown in dirt, more like the ones from H‑E‑B grown in water) some onion and your choice of dressing. The cool part was when they did bring them out they brought a full bottle of dressing. (I love a dressing) I tried the onion rings / fry's and dinner roll All which were amazing. Definitely homemade. The onion rings had a perfect batter to onion ratio I feel and the fries hot and fresh. The roll WOW It reminded me of family holidays. The chicken fried steak was ok. Definitely fresh made to order the taste was a bit bland but that could just be a me thing so take that how you want. Over all I definitely would suggest hitting up this very Authentic Texas feeling place. read more

Oscar Store - Rustic entrance - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

10 star! This restaurant service- impeccable. Food exceptional! Banana pudding the best I have ever had! Wish I had the recipe! love love this place! read more

Service was good. Food was average at best in my opinion. Don't get me wrong. Fries were good and burger was decent. Maybe I need to explore other menu items. Worth a little short drive out in the country. read more

My faith in Chicken fried steak is restored! I had given up and not ordered it in a long time. We found this place on yelp and I tried it. Glad I did. Fresh, hand cut, not frozen, barely needed a knife, no residual bits I couldn't chew! Awesome. The patty melt was great too. The onion rings were awesome and had the best "bite through" ever! No complete onion coming out on the first bite! 100% will come back next time I have a VA appointment. read more

Oscar Store - CFS and patty melt. Yum! - A meal includes a large piece of fried chicken, a serving of cooked green beans, a piece of corn on the cob with butter, a biscuit, and a sandwich with bread and filling. Additional fried items and sides are on a basket in the background, with a small container of dipping sauce and a cup of butter or margarine on the table. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with a wooden table. - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

Very clean, very personable wait staff, good food. Highly recommend it! It is a quaint little place and a fun place for a good meal.

First time customer. Ordered chicken fried steak. Great! Server did great job too. Only complaint was they need to make real Texas "sweet" tea. will return read more

Food, service, and atmosphere all excellent! If you love home cooking, you will love this place! Very quick to serve even on a Friday night, and full! We will definitely be repeat customers!! read more

Food is always delicious and served hot. Waitstaff is always helpful and friendly. I enjoy eating here. We usually go in a large group and never feel as if we are "too much" for them to handle. read more

There are those who say that the politics of this place should cause you not to go (apparently far right). Then there's me, because they have some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Seriously....great food overall. I often stop by on my way home from work to get the chicken fried steak sandwich and onion rings to take home. The meat can't be contained by the bun. It's massive. Breading on the steak and onion rings is perfect. Steak is tender. There's so much that I typically cut it in half and make two meals out of it. If you haven't been, give it a try. Worth a short detour off 53 for a treat. And four stars because occasionally there's such a line at the checkout counter it can take a while to get your take out order. I wish they had an expedited area for pick ups. read more

This place has great food and the servers are great love the old Style feeling we get when we go there . So many great choices . The ice tea is sweet and very good . Love the drive out that way , if the solar farms were not on my way it would be so much nicer ! I hate that there on prime farming land ! Why could they have not put them out west of temple in the rocky land not suited for farming ?! read more

Damn good Texas food! Magnificent service! Fried or grilled, it be damn gooooooooooodddd!

In town for business and found this place thru another community recommendation. And let me tell you something they were not wrong the food here is some good ole home cooking with all the right flavors. You will not be disappointed, this is a must try. read more

Oscar Store - Chicken Fried Steak, Onion Rings and Coleslaw - A restaurant meal featuring fried chicken with white gravy, served with onion rings, a small bowl of coleslaw, a bread roll, and a large drink in a to-go cup. The food is arranged on a white oval plate on a wooden table, with condiments and utensils visible in the background. - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

This place is a hidden gem! Large place, with room to enjoy your food and your conversation without rubbing elbows with the next table. Service was spectacular. She was friendly, down to earth, and very helpful with suggestions. Menu covers about anything you want. We had burgers and fries. Both were nice and hot, full of flavor, and huge. Sweet tea was perfect. Next trip will be chicken fried steak. It looked amazing! read more

Good food, good atmosphere! Out of town, but not a long drive out of town. Friendly service, great location. read more

Oscar Store - Onion Rings - American Near Me - Temple, Texas

We had a family party to celebrate my parents' 90th birthdays at Oscar Store. The evening couldn't have been better. The food was amazing and the service was perfect. The room in the back of the restaurant provided privacy and space to visit for a few hours. The staff made everything so easy for us. Thank you to Oscar Store for a special night with my family. read more