I loved the food. It was southern country cooking. The people are nice and food is great.read more

I've lived and worked around Eustace, Texas for years, and I know most folks in this community…read more That's why it bothers me to speak up, but what I've seen over at The Roost just doesn't sit right. From what I've experienced, it seems like the place hires people who are already having a hard time finding work elsewhere. There's one waitress who, as I understand it, lost a previous job at a vet clinic after some issues with missing medication. These days, she'll sometimes show up with her own mix of what she calls a Bloody Mary--heavy on the vodka--and while she might offer it around, she mostly drinks it herself during her shift. She's married to a local police officer, and I've even seen him there in uniform helping bus tables. Another waitress is a local girl--friendly enough--but not very sharp, and she ends just about everything with a nervous little laugh that wears on you after a while. In the kitchen, things are worse. One of the cooks reportedly brings in liquor in the mornings, keeps it in the cooler by the register, and drinks from it throughout the day while working. I've also noticed basic cleanliness and food safety don't seem to be taken seriously. Hair shows up in food more often than it should, and when it's pointed out, it's sometimes just picked out by hand and tossed aside, no handwashing after. I've never personally seen staff washing their hands the way they should, and gloves and hairnets don't seem to be used. Food handling practices raise a lot of concerns--things like cheese and ingredients sitting out for hours, reused bowls without washing, and no clear labeling or dating on food. The equipment doesn't seem to be working right either. Freezers and refrigerators aren't holding proper temperatures, and instead of fixing them, it looks like staff are working around it with ice or just using the equipment anyway. I've heard of meat and seafood being served even when it didn't seem fresh. There are also bigger issues. The building doesn't appear to meet basic accessibility standards for folks with disabilities--parking, entrances, and restrooms included. Plumbing problems have reportedly backed up into the café area, and instead of shutting down to clean properly, the same mop used in the dining area was used to deal with it. Altogether, it paints a picture of a place that may not be taking health, safety, or basic standards seriously. I care about this town and the people in it, and I believe folks deserve to know what they might be walking into.

Wonderful restaurant for the price. You'll feel like you've traveled back in time, as the…read moreatmosphere has a 1970s or 1980s steakhouse/roadhouse vibe to it. Food was very good, and less expensive than most restaurants with similar menu items. Service was great too - waitresses were very attentive and the fact that we had small children wasn't a bother. There were many families with kids in the restaurant as well. 2 adults and 1 kid meal with drinks came out under $50 (before tip), which is pretty unheard of in 2025 with inflation and all! Most importantly, we were stuffed! If we're ever in the area again, this will be our first pick for a meal!

Amazing food and service! Always good when we go! Absolutely love the salad bar and Chicken Fried…read moreSteak!

We are from out of town and wanted to try a local spot, and BnR Country Restaurant was absolutely…read moreworth the gamble. Our waitress, Brylee, was wonderful. She was attentive, kind, and always paying attention to whether we needed anything without hovering. We started with the appetizer sampler and chose the fried pickles, okra, and green beans. Everything came out hot, fresh, and lightly breaded, which I really appreciated. Nothing felt greasy or overly heavy. Also, the sweet tea was actually sweet and delicious, not that sad "dark water" tea you sometimes get other places. We split the chicken fried chicken sandwich and an order of 8 honey BBQ wings. Both came out at the same time, and honestly, we probably could have chosen just one because the portions were huge. For the price point, that was a big plus. Everything I saw on the menu looked reasonably priced and fair for today's economy, no price gouging. The chicken fried chicken was cooked perfectly. The breading was light, the outside was crispy, and the chicken was still juicy. The wings were fried naked and crispy before the sauce was added, which I loved. My only tiny nitpick would be that there was a little more sauce than I personally prefer. I would have liked the option to add more sauce if needed, since you can always add more but can't take it off once it's on. Overall, this was such a good experience. Great service, fresh food, big portions, fair prices, and a true local restaurant feel. I'm so glad we chose this place and will definitely be sending people this way!

Excellent service and food. Great front porch and bar eat. Also dining area for families. Drinks…read moreare on point as well.

Best ribeye I've ever had. Very charming wait staff and chef was kind enough to come out and chat…read morewith us. Beautiful atmosphere. Friendly with our dogs + we loved getting to see all their vineyards and farm animals! Stunning property sitting on a hill. Best meal we've had in gun barrel / mabank / Athens.

I recently took one of those bus tours of Texas wineries with friends last month. Tara Vineyard was…read moreour first stop. I instantly fell in love with it - the charm of it - quite unpretentious. The tour they gave us was so much more in-depth and natural. Learned a lot! We enjoyed a great meal while there - so fresh and tasty they should serve dinner! They already serve breakfast, check out the beautiful home (Tara Inn) with rooms for enjoying an overnight stay at the vineyard out in the country. We walked around the grounds, so dress comfortably. There were all kinds of farmyard animals and they showed us some of the equipment used to make the wine. I purchased two bottles of the Texas Twang. It was a little sweeter than I usually like but it had such a great flavor. I also purchased a bottle of Orange Muscat Dessert. Out of the 3 locations we visited, this was our favorite. Check it out!

Started off rough because we didn't know the brunch scheduled. Had some brunch starters and wait d…read morefor lunch menu and we're not disappointed. One of the better places around the lake. Everything was delicious and a great choice of different item. Highly recommend trying them out.

Ambiance: fabulous. Loved the live music. Scott and Lacey were amazing and hospitable. A little…read moreloud but not too concerning. Service: slowwwwwww. Our app came quickly but the drinks and food came so slowly. Also between us asking for waters while we look at the cocktail menu was a lot of elapsed time. Food: the steak frites were very salty (and I love salt) but definitely the best meal ordered. The "Mac attack" tasted cheeseless -- literally tasted like water. The chicken Alfredo was "mid" but also a super tiny portion. Both pastas looked like kids meals. I guess they were priced appropriately at least. Not pictured was the Donny burger -- described as "eh it was fine". All left more to be desired. We really wanted to try the cinnamon cake but decided against since service was sooooo slow. The peach tea was bad. The oasis marg was okay. When we asked for wine, we were told "I don't know what we have let me show you" and were shown the screen that listed: white, red, rose, and sparkling. The wine should be listed on the menu with the beer and the cocktails. I'd maybe come again to sit at the bar and have a drink or two if there's live music, but otherwise, this is skippable for a full meal service.

It is the areas "Cheers" type bar. Food is great and most people are friendly. Fun local hang out…read moreand a fun place to be at.

This place is amazing! Super clean the owners are so nice. It is a great bar! They have a pool…read moretable and a awesome jukebox. Never any drama if you are looking for a good time with a friendly fun atmosphere this is the bar for you!

Our favorite Italian in mabank and great hours of operation! The service is always kind and…read morerespectful as well. We love billitos!

I got the tortellini alla pan a with breaded chicken....its delicious. Its an easy 3 meals for me…read more He prefers the angel hair with meat sauce....he got that instead of fettuccine Alfredo...and it was his favorite instead of the lasagne or chicken parmigiana. The rolls are great - we got a side of meat sauce to compliment them. P got the spinach ravioli with Alfredo sauce. She thought it was really good - no complaints. Big ole raviolis and lots of cheese.

We love the Mabank. We are in there at least once a week for either breakfast or lunch. Friendly…read moreservice and good food at reasonable prices. Don't forget to ring the bell on the way out!

We had great service this morning by a waitress that seemed to be the only waitress. The Belgian…read morewaffle was great. Great prices too.

This place is fantastic. I go here about once a month and have never had anything I didn't like. I…read morehighly recommend the fried chicken livers and fried squash. Y'all!!! They hand bread the fresh fried squash. No matter what I order that is always one of my sides

Came in told them I hadn't been there before. They told me to sit down anywhere. Then another group…read morecame a few minutes behind me. The same waitress that saw me sit down did not come to my table but served the group that came in after me. Left me sitting there so I left. I guess they don't want new customers. I won't be going back.