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    Purple Thistle Bed and Breakfast

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Rio Brazos Grill

    Rio Brazos Grill

    4.3(63 reviews)
    41.7 mi

    The rumors are true Rio Brazos Grill is fantastic. Not "good for a small town," not "surprisingly…read moredecent" just flat-out good. The kind of place where it's immediately obvious someone in the kitchen actually knows what they're doing, which already puts it ahead of most restaurants pretending to. The meal starts strong with flash-fried calamari Fresno chilies, sweet chili sauce, balanced heat, and a clean execution. It comes as strips, which feels a little safe. Rings or whole baby squid would've shown more technical confidence, but fine the flavor still delivers, and at the end of the day, that's what people actually remember. The Calabria chili shrimp follows with the same sense of control: spicy, but not trying to prove a point. Paired with grilled baguette, it does exactly what it's supposed to do support the dish instead of getting in the way. And then there's the Chicken Fried Ribeye, which sounds like a bad decision until you eat it. Crispy on the outside, rich and tender underneath, covered in black pepper gravy with buttermilk mashed potatoes, a potato nest, and because apparently restraint is optional--two fried quail eggs. It's excessive, but not stupid. That's a very fine line, and they walk it well. Chef Clint Connaway clearly has classical training--nobody just stumbles into a proper beurre blanc. The menu pulls from Southwestern, Native American, Mexican and French influences, which should feel chaotic but somehow doesn't. It works because the execution is consistent, even when the ideas get a little ambitious. That said, the place isn't perfect. The quail eggs show up so often they start to feel less like a signature and more like a habit. And for all the technical skill, there's a noticeable lack of local identity. With Bosque Ranch right down the road, it's hard not to wonder why more local beef isn't front and center. A stronger focus on seasonal or locally sourced ingredients would push this from great to something more grounded--something that actually tastes like where you are. And then there's the obvious question: why no brunch? A kitchen like this could absolutely dominate a brunch service. Instead, it's just... not happening, which feels like wasted potential. Still, none of that changes the core truth. The food is thoughtful, the technique is real, and most importantly you leave feeling satisfied instead of questioning your life choices. That alone is worth something.

    We had such an amazing date night here. The staff (Kyle) was…read morevery helpful and friendly! Recommended our drinks and meal. When our food came out, the chef walked it out and explained it all to us. We will absolutely be back! The tequila old fashioned was one of a kind !

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    Sugar Tree Golf Club

    Sugar Tree Golf Club

    4.1(13 reviews)
    41.5 mi

    This is may favorite all time course (so far). I'm a 12 handicap and play every weekend…read more The only draw back is it's in the middle of nowhere and is quite the trek from Dallas. For anyone who loves the game of golf, playing Sugar Tree is a MUST. We went in May and the conditions were pristine. The greens were decently fast and very true. Having not played the course before, we had zero course knowledge. It was very tough, but very fun. Each hole was an adventure. Literally. Most holes you couldn't see the flag bc of severe dog legs or major elevation changes. Accurate tee shots were more necessary than most courses. You had to get creative with your 2nd-3rd shots if you didn't hit a good one. Holes 5, 11, and 12 were probably my favorite. If you get a hold of your drive on 5 you can take full advantage of the huge downslope. Needless to say I hit a 349 yard drive! Unfortunately I bogied :( gotta work on that short game! The course was wide open and for $40, I will most definitely be making another trip out to Lipan, TX!

    I do not know where this place gets 4.3 stars. I gave it a one star due to the deer running around…read more Fairway very high and need cutting. Tee box grass so high my 2.25 inch tees were like one inch tees. Mushrooms growing on a couple of tee boxes. Weeds in fairways. The greens"had been punched" a week ago and were slow as carpet. So bad. Go somewhere else and play.

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