Wow! This was truly one of the best steaks I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The appetizers,…read moredeviled eggs and bacon-wrapped shrimp, were good. The Caesar salad was good, traditional, fresh, and the correct size. The garlic mashed potatoes were good. But the wagyu NY strip was just incredible. It was almost black on the outside and just warm on the inside, a perfect rare as wagyu beef should be. The meat was unctuous and delicious without being greasy or fatty. It was so richly umami flavorful, perfectly seasoned. It was just an excellent steak. The bourbon bread pudding was a huge serving and wonderfully flavorful. There was some nice bread to go with the meal too. The smoked old fashioned cocktail before dinner was excellent. And I got a nice Cabernet that perfectly paired with the steak. Our server was casual but friendly with a good balance of hospitality and service. This was truly a great dinner and one of the best steaks I've ever had... and all of this in Ennis, Texas. If you're reading this review, thank you... but just stop reading and go to Ruston Cattle Company.

Went here as we heard it was a sort of upscale steakhouse, seems more like a Dickey's BBQ style…read morevibe. Seating is not ideally comfortable for a one and a half to two hour dinner, ambience is not too loud, but not exactly leaning on the side of anything remotely formal. Good for groups, good if you like steak....I will say if you like steak that is overcooked with a 1/2inch burned crust and very salty. Was excited to try the wagyu filet but it was overdone and impossible to enjoy the tenderness when you had to bite through so much burnt. Noticed that they serve a crème brûlée, and unfortunately, it did not live up to it its hype: I received a oval dish about 6 inches long that had a smidge over - I kid you not - a quarter an inch of crème brûlée, including the soggy caramelized crust. When I ran my spoon from one end of the dish to the other, it barely filled up half the utensil - it was rather saddening. Now I am the kind of person that believes in at least a "two times whack" with the bottom of the spoon in order to break the lovely caramel crust on top of a crème brûlée; this poor little dessert was not even thick enough for the spoon to rest upon the crème brûlée without it sinking to the bottom of the dish instantly. Positive notes, our waitress was a little misinformed on the menu, she might've been new and so that was not her fault as she did well in trying to accommodate our party of three - one who is particularly hard of hearing - and their Caesar salad was average, but nothing outstanding, along with the potatoes and brussels sprouts we got along alongside the meal. All this being said, if you like a variety of big pieces of overcooked salted meat with a thick crust, this is the place for you.

It's ok. I had the pork chop and it was flavorful... a bit dry... maybe a little overcooked. But…read moreit was not bad and it was flavorful. I also had the chicken and dumplings soup and it was good. It had big chunks of chicken, good chicken flavor, and nice dumplings. The bar here is very limited. Don't expect much. But they pulled together a nice gin martini for me. The decor and ambiance are mediocre. The service was friendly. Access is good. The place is very family/kid friendly. Vegetarian options are there, but few. And vegan? This is Texas. I think it was a solid dinner choice.

We had one of the worst dining experiences we've had in a long time at Cotton Patch Cafe…read more We waited nearly an hour and a half for our food. After a long wait with no updates, we finally asked if we could just get our order to go, and even then it took another 10 minutes. When we received the food, it was extremely disappointing. My chopped brisket sandwich was sloppily thrown together, with no barbecue sauce, no care in presentation, and clearly rushed. It honestly felt like they just wanted us gone. Between the excessive wait time, lack of communication, careless food prep, and overall bad vibe, this experience was unacceptable. We won't be returning.

A late-night burger craving brought us to Cotton Gin. The location is convenient, with options to…read moredine in, grab takeout, or pick up items from the convenience store. Service was quick and the staff were friendly, which we appreciated. We ordered the classic burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and fries. The burger was huge, but very meat-forward and light on the veggies. If you love an all-meat burger, this might be your jam--but I prefer a little more freshness and balance. The fries were hot and solid. Overall, it's a convenient stop with fast service, but the food quality was average. Chow

Very unassuming spot with great service and delicious food!!!…read more Needed a spot to meet up with friends and this happened to be midway. I came in with little to no expectations and when I realized it was attached to a gas station my expectations went lower. But this place is the prime example of don't judge a book my it's cover. Our waitress was so attentive and made great recommendations I ended up getting the Little Gin Burger with fries and it was absolutely delicious. The patty was well seasoned and the fries were fried to perfection! My sister got the chicken fried chicken and she enjoyed it. If I'm ever passing through I will definitely stop in.

We were a party of 15 so I was prepared for some tangles. I will say it up front I will never go…read moreback! I ordered a ribeye steak. It came out cold to the touch. Thought ok we are a big party no problem. I explained to the waitress and much to my surprise two ladies piped up with the same complaint. I noticed the steak was a bit on the thin side but remained positive. 2nd steak came out and it was way over cooked. I ordered it medium rare and it came out probably medium well. Sent it back again or tried to and waitress said the manager had to approve? WTH you cooked it wrong not me! Anyway manager stopped by and looked at it and agreed it was over cooked. So on to steak 3. It arrived in a to go box. Guess I was no longer welcome. Got home tried to eat said steak but could not get past the gristle and the fat! It ended up in the trash! $36 for a ribeye you could almost read through and it was inedible

I gave my wife a surprise birthday party, 19 people, on a Friday evening…read moreThe place was busy, but they did a wonderful job of accommodating us Obviously, not all the meals came out at the very same time, but it was very timely The food was excellent as always! It is one of my favorite restaurants, and it helps that it's almost within walking distance of my house! Five stars on food, service, and ambience

All I can say is WOW! This may be the best restaurant in Ennis. My husband ordered the steak…read moresandwich, and the moment he took the first bite, his eyes lit up. I had the carbonara, and honestly, it was almost too pretty to eat. The service was a little slow, but it actually gave us time to soak in the atmosphere and admire how beautiful the restaurant is inside. The vibe? Absolutely check. The cocktails were not our favorite, but that definitely won't stop us from coming back to try other drinks on the menu. What makes this place even more special is that it's a true mom-and-pop restaurant sourcing food locally. You really can't beat that. Supporting local while getting an amazing meal is always a win.

I ordered the Steak Sandwich, mid rare, because that's how you ask meat to tell the truth. And it…read moredid. Pink and honest in the middle, warm and willing, bread holding it all together like a good road holding a long drive. Nothing flashy, nothing trying too hard just flavor that knew where it came from and didn't apologize. The arugula salad came sharp and clean, green with intent, that bitter edge that wakes you up a little and reminds you you're still alive. It wasn't there to impress you. It was there to balance things out, like a deep breath between sentences. I drank Earl Grey tea, steam rising slow, bergamot drifting up like memory, like train smoke somewhere far off. It felt right. The kind of tea you drink when you're not rushing anywhere, when the world can spin without you for a moment and that's okay. Fern in the Wild isn't trying to reinvent eating. It's doing something better. It's paying attention. To ingredients. To pace. To the quiet pleasure of a meal done right. I left feeling fed in more ways than one--like I'd stopped long enough to hear myself think. That's rare. That's worth something. I'll be back.

Cooper Farms is the best place to stop by after a long drive! It is a fun spot that isn't busy like…read moreother gas's stations. The store feels like walking into a family reunion with all the homemade goods that grandma brings and wine with relatives. Overall, the store felt warm. Cooper Farms had samples of their fruit wine, jams, and salsa out for those who were intrigued by the interesting flavors, like the peach salsa. My friend tried out the white peach wine and said the wine went down smoothly and had a delicious taste that could be dangerous if you are not counting how many glasses you are having. We ended up buying 3 bottles of wine ($22 but buy 2 or more get them for $20 each), a peach ice cream, and a peach milkshake for the road. Cooper Farms had stands of baked goods like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, peach cobbler, and so much more. The store opens up to multiple tables of snacks when you walk in and a jam/ salsa wall on your right. Food Review: Peach Ice Cream (5/5) I would recommend this to anyone who walks through the doors. I was expecting a sorbet peach but was surprised to taste cinnamon and a nutty flavor in my ice cream. The small portion was enough to keep me full for the rest of our roadtrip back to Houston. Peach Milkshake (5/5) The peach milkshake are for the drivers who can't active scoop and eat ice cream. The milkshake was just a blended version of the ice cream. It was a perfect to-go drink if you wanted to try their ice cream but need to focus on the road. Overall, I would love to come back here with family and have them try the ice cream. Next time, I would like to try out their baked goods. 10/10 would recommend!

What a cool little gas station!! I kept seeing ads on the way back home to houston from Dallas and…read moreby the third sign we decided we needed to make a stop and try their peach ice cream. Absolutely delicious ice cream for $4? I couldn't be happier. Also decided to grab some other goodies. They had so many soda options. I bought the peach mango salsa because they had some free samples and goodness was it tasty that I had to bring some home for myself! For $7.99 I think that's pretty reasonable. When picking out the fried pie, staff was really nice and helped me picked a pie and she recommended that I microwave the pie to make it a little warm, but it is ready to eat as is. She says she leaves it in her fridge and eats a piece day by day for up to a week! I like eating something a little sweet everyday so I'm going to take her up on that advice for sure cause I know I can't eat that whole pie in one sitting. Haven't tried the other stuff but I look forward to it. Might stop by here again on my Dallas to houston journeys !

This was my second visit and even though they were out of the veggies as a side, the regular plate…read morewith teriyaki chicken and Pulehu chicken were excellent this time. Last time they were excessively salty and I couldn't eat them but I let the manager know and this time they were great. I'm thinking I liked the Pulehu chicken the best. It was just off the grill and delicious. The cashier was very courteous and friendly.

ONO GRINDZ!!! Always…read morea great feast coming to Mo' Bettah! Hits the spot for that Hawaiian food cravings! Staff is friendly and piles it on heavy on the meats and Mac salad! Just what a big eater needs! Even mo' bettah having a great meal with da Bruddahs!!!

Great location nearby a lot of shopping spots, very large parking lot, and amazing atmosphere with…read morelots of seating options. This is a great spot after finishing errands. Orders are taken electronically, which helped make me feel less rushed when making decisions. The bowls can be customized to your liking. The staff here is amazing. Everyone is extremely friendly and food is prepared extremely fast, or at least it was every time I have visited. My favorite thing about this location is how clean everything always looks. I also like the variety of seating options, because I tend to prefer booths. The food is really flavorful and I like that it is healthy. However, the way it tastes depends on who is working that day. I have visited on days where everything tastes perfect, but I have also visited on days where too much sauce or spices are added to the dish and it didn't quite taste the same. The price is very reasonable for a quick and healthy meal on the run. The protein shakes are very good and the Glow up shake is my favorite choice. I will definitely keep visiting this location.

A healthy food option amid the noise of bad food. Service was friendly but distant. I ordered from…read morethe kiosk. Selection of the day was a club sandwich, teriyaki chicken bowl, and a healthy cool down fruit juice. The sandwich was delicious, except for that weird pickle. The cool down was refreshing. That ginger wakes you up. The teriyaki chicken bowl was amazing!! Definitely a repeat.

Great food! Great service! In the heart of downtown Ennis! Good start to my wife's Birthday weekend!read more

Family and I came here for lunch. Recommended by the Welcome center. The atmosphere was pleasant…read more The service was okay, not enough staff to cover the crowd. The food was just okay. The burger meat was dry and overcooked.

Pasta dishes are okay, I like Presto creamy sauce and welcome bread is interesting or perhaps they…read morecould warm before serving. The service is okay, a bit hurry to put bill, not even asked we need desserts. The atmosphere is nice, great for big party and gatherings.

Stopped for a light bite with my mom And came across this place. Totally worth it!! The service was…read moregreat, and the atmosphere was wonderful with a video of true home cooked authentic Italian food. We order the muscles and stuffed mushrooms, it left us in awe. Well done to there chef!