Had Valentines dinner here. Reservations made in advance for this special day. Got to meet Eric…read moreone of the owners at the check in desk. He recommended the upstairs dinning room if you want it to be romantic evening. Agree 100% when we left you could hardly hear your self talking. They also have a nice outside area which would be nice in spring/summer time. Our waitress was Riley who has been with them for 2 years and was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was spot on the whole night. Had our drinks my wife the Appleton and I had Dewars and soda. Bartender knows their stuff and does not skimp. Appetizers were Risotto Tots, Very good, also to large crab cake with remoulade sauce, excellent. Shrimp scampi was excellent and very filling. They have a very diverse menu for varying appetites. Highly recommend eating at this establishment. 5 stars plus. Keep up the great work.

Came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a promotion. I was hoping it would be more intimate, but…read moredespite there being a few other open tables we were seated back to back to a large party. Since it's a small space and echoey, we could not hear ourselves over the group of people talking. Drinks: We started with the Queen Bee cocktail and a red wine. The cocktail was good but I didn't feel the mixture of flavors worked well for my taste. I can't recall the name of the wine but it was a nice wine to pair with red meat. Appetizers: we started with the fried green tomatoes and the Caesar wedge salad. The tomatoes were a little bland and came out cold (not sure if that was on purpose?). The wedge was good but was slathered in dressing which made it a little too rich. *Side note: I realized after we left that complimentary bread was mentioned on the appetizer menu, but I'm unclear if we had to ask for that...? It was never offered nor brought out. I decided against ordering the French baguette because I assumed there was complimentary bread. Entrees: I had the Ravioli Diablo and my husband tried the Sea Bass special that came with clams, mussels and lobster ravioli. The Ravioli Diablo was just OK, kind of a small portion. For the special, he liked the mussels but thought the sea bass was a little overdone. In hindsight, there was a lot going on with that plate; the ravioli was a bit out of place and it could've used a nice risotto or rice instead. Dessert: we tried ordering Creme brulee but they were out so we ordered the "brown butter" cheesecake instead...I'm including the description from the menu and a picture of the bare cheesecake loaf I received with no toppings (I took the picture after my husband took a bite). I'm actually most disappointed about this since I was hoping it would be the part of the meal to make up for the mediocrity of everything else. "Vanilla bean brown butter with candied pecans and soft whipped cream" Honestly I tried to be optimistic but it was overall not the experience I was hoping for. Especially for a $200 bill.

Went here for my retirement dinner last week…read more We try to go at least a couple times a year. It is as expected expensive. The food is always top notch along with the service. We will go again soon. Our server was Angelica. I would strongly urge you to be seated in her section. She was awesome wih all our needs and requests. Was able to make solid recommendations that were spot on. Ask for her You won't be sorry.

We got takeout from Cheeve's for lunch, and the food was massively overpriced for the quality. This…read moremay be because this was lunch and not dinner, as their lunch menu has very limited options. I got the penne dal giardino with chicken for a whopping $25. This pasta was very mid. It just tasted very basic. I like having vegetables in my pasta, but they made the pieces abnormally large, and there wasn't much chicken, which was an additional $7. I've had much better and cheaper pasta at Olive Garden. They don't do delivery at all, which was inconvenient, especially for lunch, which doesn't even offer food that would be strange to deliver like steak.

We went to lunch March 28 about 2:00. The restaurant was pretty crowded and was seated in back…read more The Server finally comes over and opens a bundle of napkins, plops them on our table and says he needs to fill napkin holder. after he finished we were able to order drinks a Merlot and a Chardonnay. He then asks if thats red or white so we explained that Merlot was red and Chardonay was white, he had no clue. We were kinda taken aback that a server did not know this especially at a Steak house. I nicely say you may want to brush up on that, he didn't like that and explained he thought Merlot was a brand. By this time i just wanted out of this restaurant. We decided not to order lunch but just wings and the drinks to be polite. Wings show up but still no drinks. He finally comes over and asks how the wings are, we say fine but still no drinks. Took forever to get our drinks and by now we couldn't get out fast enough. Paid bill and left. Absolutely worst server we ever had! Totally unprofessional! I can't remember his name but remembered he had cowboy hat on with glasses. We have been to this restaurant many times with excellent service but today was really Unacceptable!

Ordered a grilled salmon salad It came with lettuce and…read moresalmon, none of the tomatoes, onions croutons, eggs etc. did not find this until back to my hotel 8 miles away

Great dinner we went there for our anniversary dinner. This is our go to place for many occasions…read more As usual we had the Wild West Shrimp as our appetizer which is to die for. We have never been disappointed no matter which restaurant we have eaten at. Now for the main course my wife's favorite is the Flo's Filet and we have it butterflied because she likes it well done. Along with mashed potatoes, and a salad. I had the Renegade Sirloin with the shrimp, Rice pilaf and a salad. I ask for no seasoning on my steak because their seasoning is heavy in salt and not good for HBP. Steak came as requested somewhat asked for Medium and it came out Med Rare. It was good and ate it the way it was. Did not want to send it back and wait while my wife was eating. I also had a bowl of the Lobster chowder and it did not disappoint that is for certain. Now the Salad this was over the top. There is a guy that just makes salads we asked because they were so perfect not a wilted piece of lettuce, all the veggies were perfected also. The bowl when out comes to you is so attractive the way it is set up. This could almost be a meal with the chowder and Wild West Shrimp alone. Keep up the great work, also sent our compliments back to the salad maker.

Went here for an early lunch with friends on a weekday so it wasn't busy. The workers were nice…read moreupon greeting. I've been wanting to try this place, so was happy to finally make it out here with good company. The food came out fast and was flavorful for each plate with each bite. I'm not sure if our server was frazzled in working with us because she kept coming back to our table, with a total of 4 times asking what our drink orders were. They weren't very complicated to begin with - a child's chocolate milk, 3 waters, a strawberry lemonade, spiked strawberry lemonade, and patron dragonfruit marg. The second time she came back, this time with a notebook to take our order once again. We repeated it with somewhat less enthusiasm. But then, once she came again for the 3rd time - she brought what looked like 2 Arnold Palmer's with the kid's chocolate milk and 2 waters. At that point we changed one of our drinks and repeated the request for water, since she said she also didn't bother telling the barista to make the alcohol drinks since she wanted confirm yet again with us what our drink order was. She finally got it at that point and the rest of our drinks came shortly after. In the end when we were paying for the bill, a similar forgetfulness? experience occurred. We had to ask for a larger to go box twice until she finally brought it because she kept forgetting whenever she walked past our table. Overall, I would return to try another dish here, but would prefer a different - hopefully more attentive - server.

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.

Meal was excellent. Was surprised that we had to buy the bread. Served was friendly. Atmosphere was…read morewarm and sophisticated. Price was more than reasonable. We will return soon.

The ambience is very loud. It can be difficult to hear and you feel like shouting. This ruins the…read moreromantic "date night" feel for me. The service was excellent. Our waitress was "Augie" (short for Augustina) The food was the big surprise. The bread was amazing as was the dipping oil. The garlic butter with honey was wonderful on the bread. We got the tomato soup and it was one of the best I have had in a very long time. We got the eggplant rollitini. The butterfly pasta was the star of the dish. While the eggplant was excellent the butterfly pasta I could have eaten every day. The green beans were a little over cooked but still not bad. I will include a picture of the HUGE slice of chocolate cake I received. I will be eating it for a week. The price for four people was $150. So it was not outrageous. Recommended.

Great little diner! Excellent, friendly service…read more Try, Try, Try their onion rings! So good!! Opened for breakfast in July. Need to come back for that.

Quaint place downtown Belton inside the Katy building. Easy to find parking. The inside is very…read moresmall. I wish there was more of an entryway. You have to leave the restaurant to use the restroom that is shared by several businesses. This place is great if you enjoy fried food. Classics like chicken fried steak, burgers, fries, etc. I really enjoyed the Chicken and Dumplings, cucumber salad, cabbage, and black eyed peas. They also have great housemade ranch dressing. I'm not sure if they serve breakfast. At one time they were serving breakfast, then they stopped. Service is nice but they can get really busy so patience is key depending on the day.

Okay, just as I previously suspected, eating in the bar area bumped this review up a star! It's a…read morelittle sunken room with a cool secret-y vibe. Service was great. Our bartender had a lot of great recommendations on what to order and also sang a lot, which was delightful. I ordered the Southern Chicken Sandwich and my husband had the Ranch Fried Chicken Club. We were both VERY happy with our sandwiches, but the fries were the real star of the show. Delicious. One complaint is that my sandwich came with chipotle mayo, but I thought it needed more chipotle mayo and asked for a side. I was charged $1 for it. Avid readers of my reviews (i.e. nobody) will know that I am often annoyed when I'm charged for a sauce, but charging me for a sauce that ALREADY COMES on my plate and I just wanted more of feels especially egregious. I suspect that if I had specified "extra chipotle mayo" at the time of ordering, I would not have been charged, so that is what I will do next time.

Food and service was great! Our table enjoyed the burgers, patty melt, and chicken fried chicken…read more Prices are reasonable. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

We walked in for Temple's First Friday celebration for pizza. A friendly staff and a fabulous Irish…read morePub made us feel well-received. We had the Iriahman Pizza, chips, and a Beer Cheese and Mushroom burger. The pizza is my wife's favorite, with tangy sauerkraut and a tasty, thin, well-toasted crust. My 18-year-old said the burger was pretty good, which is a resounding endorsement. The rock star of the meal was the chips and beer cheese. The cheese is delicious, and the chips are crisp, fresh, and strong enough to pair with a big scoop of cheese. The place has a super cool feel right from the start. We'll be back here again!

Great Service! We came to O'Briens so I could get my…read moreIrishman Pizza fix. Also love love the Beer Cheese and Chips! I didn't get a photo because we were so focused on devouring the cheese. O'Briens is a great place to chill, eat tasty food and get a beverage.

We chose Backporch to meet my family for lunch and exchange Christmas gifts. It was the perfect…read morespot! Everyone loved their food. Our waitress was super helpful. I don't know if I would necessarily come back (it's a 2 hour drive lol), but I would recommend it.

Food was great. I had the 'Urban Cowboy' burger and their house chips. Service was pretty good. A…read morecouple of hiccups, but you could tell they were trying hard on a relatively busy Saturday night. No complaints.