Awesome ambiance but the drinks are overpriced for what you get...a glass filled with a large ice…read moreball. Make it worth the price and people will come. Drink was good but hardly anything in the glass.

Man what a really cool place, hidden in plain sight in Belton. I love how you have to "work" to get…read moreto this place. Google will get you into the right area, but you'll have to go through a pizza joint's seating area and head towards the big painting to access the entrance. What a cool experience! Walking in, you're immediately transported to a dark, eerie and ominous yet welcoming room. A full bar on the left? Bookstore with seats on the right? Wow yes please! I went to visit the bar and was impressed by its selective, but adequate spread of options. I ordered a summer spritz and went to go look at the books available. I love how they section off into the different genres while adequately having a good seating area. If you're in the area to explore, this place is it for some good reads and studying. Nice dark but appropriately enhanced environment for some quiet time!

Had my son's 11th birthday party here. Matthew was super helpful with prepping us for the party on…read morewhat to expect and what options we had. Him and his team were super helpful before, during, and after the party. They were auper patient with all of the kiddos running around, keeping popcorn coming and cleaning up the messes that kids inevitably made throughout the party. The venue itself was perfect for us since we had a toddler and 2 children with special needs in attendance. It's basically one big room so it was easy to keep up with where everyone was. There were so many game options, from pong (which the grandparents especially loved), patio games, mortal kombat, Mario kart, the OG duck hunt game, the list goes on. I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or the adults! The crew there did a great job keeping up with our drink and food orders throughout the party. Then afterwards were helpful with rounding up the kids and getting the place cleaned up. I see a 12th birthday party at this location in our future!

From the owner: Retro arcade and patio featuring great drinks, karaoke, and classic board games.read more

A quaint place to get a nice drink downtown Belton…read more Small, cozy interior with nice furnishings. Patio with a fire pit. This is not a sports bar. Great selection of Irish, Scottish, and American whiskeys. Limited selection of beer. Bottles/cans only. I wish they had Guinness on tap. Smithicks and Harp would be nice options too. Very limited wine selection. Nice glassware which elevates the overall experience. The bartender was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and a well trained mixologist. She made us feel welcome and like valued guests. We will be sure to return. This place does a good job staying on theme.

Speak easy feel with delicious drinks. I love to wind down here and chat with the staff that's…read morealways friendly.

Bartenders KNOW what they're doing. Amazing Old Fashions. Perfectly made Cocktails!…read moreGreat comfy seating Intimate Ambiance Sexy lighting regardless of the occasion!! Can't wait to come back!

My wife and I have been going to 1859 for years, and it has earned every visit…read more What sets this place apart isn't just the atmosphere or the trivia nights -- it's the owners' commitment to showing up. On a slow evening with no event on the calendar, 1859 is still open, still serving, and still delivering. That kind of consistency is genuinely rare in Salado, and anyone who lives here knows it. They've recently added a full menu, and the food is excellent -- not bar-food excellent. Actually excellent. These owners put real time and resources into keeping this business worth coming back to. It shows. Highly recommended.

My partner and I came in on a Friday and although It was karaoke night it was decent, the…read moreenvironment was great. Some of the servers are a little clueless or too new to run their own tables. The server whose nickname is "T" is the best server in the whole joint meaning that it'll be hard to get her. We ordered the mango ceviche and Guac which were delicious as always.

Great lil gem in "downtown" Temple. I personally judge my Mexican/ Tex-Mex restaurants on their…read morechips/salsa and their made to order margaritas. The margaritas (mine were on the rocks) made to perfection. Finally a place that has "Hot" salsa. Great taste, great amount of heat. Only miss with all of this are the chips. My personal preference is for a thinner chip. Some like the thicker ones and try this place regardless of my chip preferences. I ordered the Steak Fajitas with Corn tortillas. Great portion size. The sides were portioned to complete the meal. I did ask for sour cream since the menu did not say it came with it. Well it did and the waitress did not let me know that and so I got charged for an extra sour cream. Not a big fan of refried beans, however that was what they had. They tasted good and I believe if you are a refried beans type, they would be considered great! The restaurant itself is modern meets industrial vibe. Cozy but not tiny. The staff could be a little more attentive or at least more personable. All in all, I would eat here anytime I am visiting the area and wanting Mexican.

This place is amazing! The service and food were the best! Hannah and her team went above and…read morebeyond. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!

Greatest dining experience ive had! Everyone is so welcoming and kind. Food was also fantastic and…read moretasted great. Definitely coming back!

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.

Laid back, warm atmosphere, staff are friendly, drinks are good. Limited parking right in front but…read morethere is a parking lot nearby.

For those in the back, this is a bourbon themed bar. They have a great variety of domestic and…read moreforeign bourbons. Whiskey is also available. Brea and G-Reg were very engaging. They both made excellent drinks. I guess this used to be a feed store. They've added industrial lighting and lounge style furniture. I really like this place. Five stars.

Everything! Fabulous place and delicious food! We've eaten at so many hotel/restaurants before but…read morethis is the best all around! 5 out of 5 stars!

From the owner: Our business specialized in fine dining and catering services. Whether you are traveling for work…read moreor leisure you will find a meal that is great for you. If you are needing to host an event our organizers are here to help select the best items for your attendees. Our main specialty is hospitality! We love being a Great Hotel that Guests Love and featuring our bar & grill is just a bonus!

This is a gelato review only. I used to love their gelato but now it is full of ice crystals and…read moretastes old. It is not as fresh as it used to be Cute little store with Italian pastas and sauces and coffee. It's attached to the restaurant which I give 5 The service is always quick and the servers are knowledgeable. There are a few tables to sit outside but quite often in the sun.

The food was okay, and the ambience and service were nice, but they charge an additional fee for…read morepaying by card. This is not written anywhere on the menu, which to me is the worst part. Who still does this in this modern age!?? I understand when this is done in super hole-in-the-wall restaurants where prices are kept very low. This is a well-established restaurant with normal prices! I paid $20 total for my meal. I thankfully read the reviews in advance and learned about the surprise "non-cash adjustment" fee, so I came prepared, but this was troubling. I liked the booth seating in the restaurant and the cozy vibes. The food was mixed. They gave us complimentary garlic bread, which was pretty good. I opted for the chicken fettuccine alfredo, and my friend got the linguine primavera, which is vegetarian. I added a "small salad" for $1 as it seemed appealing, but it was a big mistake. I described the salad to my friend as "gross" (not a word I like to write in reviews, but it so accurately describes my thoughts). It was an assortment of lettuce and some other unknown vegetables absolutely bathed in vinaigrette. Like, half the bowl was just vinaigrette soup. I did think the fettuccine alfredo was decent though, and the chicken was moist and soft. My friend said her pasta was fine. Neither of us finished our meals, even though the portion size didn't appear to be that large.