The best part of lunch was watching the planes coming and going. The second best part was the friendly server and owner/chef (?). I've wanted to try fried scallops, well also learn if fried meant battered or sautéed. In this case they are battered. While the batter is crispy the scallops suffered by being stringy in some cases and a strange texture on some. My husband had a cheese burger. We should've specified well done as it came rare but he could eat it. It came with pickles, tomato and lettuce on the side with condiments you ask for and a slice of cheese. The fries were just okay and my slaw was nice. The tartar sauce was good and the ketchup they serve is a bit spicy. read more

Runway Cafe - Cheese burger - Seafood Near Me - Angleton, Texas

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Our first time there. Pretty awesome to see people just land their planes, drive up to the restaurant and park them right there! We had grilled fish and shrimp plates. Good and we'll be back - lots more food to try. read more

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Ohhhh myyyy goodness!! This place was phenomenal!!! The chicken strips are home made and tender, fresh fries...then we had corn nuggets and hush puppies too!! Those were homemade and fresh too! Service was a 10/10, the owner met us on the tarmac and welcomed us in, all the waitresses were so sweet and went above and beyond. We will absolutely be back! They have something for everyone, seafood, chicken, burgers, Cajun, sandwiches and Asian food!! And all of it is perfectly seasoned and cooked. read more

Good food and service. Had the 6 jumbo shrimp and fries special. Owner does all the cooking.

Great food and fun location. Watch the planes come and go while enjoying delicious seafood, hamburgers, and fried rice. The snapper and shrimp combo was delicious and priced well for a large portion. Kids all found something they liked too! I would definitely come back next time we're in the area. read more

Runway Cafe - Back patio overlooking runways - Seafood Near Me - Angleton, Texas

I took the family to this restaurant and we were all really impressed. The food was very flavorful and the price was extremely reasonable. We enjoyed watching a few planes taking off and landing. A nice change for Angleton dining. read more

Brought some grandchildren here for a Sunday brunch. They absolutely loved watching the Cessnas taking off and landing. My 8 year old grandson would yell "you forgot me" He loves the planes. read more

Runway Cafe - The grandkids LOVE the planes and being able to watch them. - Seafood Near Me - Angleton, Texas

Great food. Very good menu to choose from. My wife and I came to enjoy a meal. The atmosphere is quite awesome.

This off-the-main-road diner has lots to offer. The food is great (best-fried catfish and fried shrimp) locally. the menu also has great selections including some Asian choices like Pad Thai, a favorite of mine. On a sunny day, you may see many airplanes taking off and landing as this is a favorite fly-in lunch and supper stop. The wait staff is polite and efficient. The owner is there most of the time and if not cooking is talking with customers and making people welcome. This place is a good place for good food and a reasonable price. read more

Great owner and cook. Our Birding group eats there every month. Very friendly staff. Fun watching airplanes land and come to eat!

The catfish with shrimp was delicious and the service was excellent. The dish came with rice and vegetables that were also very tasty. We had our mini schnauzer with us and they let it in. We sat inside because it was really hot out but there's outdoor seating as well. It seems to be a pretty well known local restaurant a little off the beaten path. read more

Runway Cafe - Catfish with shrimp and rice. - Seafood Near Me - Angleton, Texas

Flew in expecting very average food. However, the food was delicious and the service was great. When in doubt I always fall back to the basic hamburger and fries. It did not disappoint and was better made than many places. The burger was very large and the accoutrements were fresh and ample, even including sliced jalapenos as normal. The bun was toasted, which to me is a big plus. I ate outside under the covered patio. The cook/owner came out and greeted folks. The waitresses were attentive and happy to see everyone there. Great view of the airfield and airplanes parked out in front. read more

Food had zero seasoning and the waitress spent more time on her phone than actual service.

Another beautiful day and a great lunch awaits us here at The Runway Cafe. Yes I know, I have a hard time deciding between Mexican, Asian and Sea Food, but today it is Sea Food. We all started out with a good salad and then I ordered fried shrimp and catfish on a bed of french fries. Rich had a crab cake with fried shrimp on a bed of fries which was the special of the day while Carl & Walter decided on 2 different fried rice dishes. Yes they have a great menu. featuring a lot of great dishes, even Asian, so if you happen to be headed south on Hwy288 get off on 220, turn right and it will take you right to the Airport and the Run Way Cafe. They have a great staff with great food, u all come, c u there. Thanks Rick A read more

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The best burger in southeast Texas. Worth driving or flying to. The best part is I've been flying here for years and never tried the Juicy Lucy until today. Highly recommend the burger but his seafood is also really good and fresh as well! Great place to fly and park right next to. Even worth the drive. read more

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Runway Cafe has the best hamburgers around. I went with my work buddies at noon and we had a great tasting meal. The service was good and the atmosphere was great as we got to see airplanes land & take off as we waited for our meal. I seemed like a very quick turnaround from the order placed til it was on the table. We will go back. Try the burgers ! read more

The menu was very different, lots of fried foods which I was not looking for. Ham & cheese sandwich was okay, fried mushrooms were just okay. There was only 1 server so service was a bit slower. Yes the runway is out the window but it wasn't enough for me. Wanted something more. read more

Awesome little place with a great view. Kids will love all the planes coming and going. Food is good and not too expensive. Owner is super nice. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

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This place is great! We fly in sometimes and other times we drive in on our way to go fishing at the coast. The food is really good quality and reasonably priced. I usually get the grilled shrimp with rice and veggies and it's super tasty and fresh. They've had a lull in business with the road construction making it harder to get to the airport off of 288, but I think the construction is over. read more

Food and services were ok, the taste was ok, price was decent we will go back. Egg rolls were good,

Great place to eat- get out of town and have some great seafood and other eats. Super friendly staff and owner that makes a trip to the airport a awesome place to eat whether you go there to eat or a flight! Roomy with a great view of the runway for plane watching! read more

Runway Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Angleton, Texas

What a wonderful restaurant! We've been going for the past couple of years and it's always a good experience. Today we went on a sunny Saturday afternoon and there were plenty of airplanes coming and going for lunch. I had a catfish plate and my wife had a burger. Both were fantastic. They have a great selection of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steaks and even Asian food on the menu. Our favorites are the fish, burgers, pad thai, and their egg rolls among others. read more

This Restaurant is owned by Yanara Ou. He is a nice guy with a Fantastic Story to tell about his live. The food is always good and service is great. He makes the best Fried Rice in Texas.. read more

This is a diamond in the rough kinda place. We stopped in last trip from Galveston for lunch and was pleasantly surprised how good the food was and how much fun it was. The very nice owner came out and talked to us. We had some great conversations with a few pilots. We totally enjoyed the place and watching the planes take off and land! We'll definitely put this place on a must stop by when we're in the area! read more

This is a great little restaurant. We landed at the airport in Angleton yesterday and the restaurant is on the runway. There were probably seven or eight small aircraft parked out front doing the same thing we were doing. We had a great lunch and I must say I would definitely order the hamburger again. They have a great staff that is warm and friendly. read more

Food is dependably good. Affable host that comes to the table most visits. Ambiance is all about the planes taking off and landing......many taxi right up the patio dining area which keeps kids happy. Only complaint was a really dirty patio dining area. read more

What a great little hidden gem. Really neat watching the planes come in and land and drive right up to the cafe to grab a quick bite. The food was great. I got the shrimp and oysters and they were legit. My husband had the T-bone and enjoyed it. We will definitely go again. read more

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FYI: Only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because I have not yet tried food since the newer owner has been in charge. John was owner years ago when I served there. I am glad to see this restaurant at Brazoria County Airport is still around! I used to work there in 2006 under a owner by name of John. It was good food, but I only ate lunch items since it was free to staff. I was in college on a budget. Lol. Jump to 2021...Anyways, my parents live in Lake Jackson Buffalo Camp area, which is great location to this cafe/restaurant, especially if you want to have a couple of drinks or have "had" a couple of drinks. Lol. Actually this place is perfect location from mall, HWY 288, Angleton, HWY 332 and definitely Lake Jackson! I'm not sure if this place serves beer/wine or BYOBor corkage fees... Christmas 2020 my parents and I were going to go there for dinner. I live in Sacramento now and have not been here or ate here since 2006 when I was a server. I was so glad to see how amazing the Yelp reviews are to this day! I wish we would have gone because my parents say their food is really good. Something else must have came up. I like the fusion of cuisines they have. Being in Sacramento, we are blessed to have so much ethnic restaurants. It will be a nice change to visit Runway Cafe, while in town and get all that under one roof I heard the owner is so nice. Also the food pics look great. I think it would be awesome to have Air Force One stop into our tiny gem of a restaurant at the airport. (Unfortunately, it would be Biden on board,, but huge presidential planes are impressive to see.) Thank you for keeping the business open and hope to visit soon. -CGD, from Lake Jackson, TX...Sacramento, CA transient read more

I love watching planes fly in to eat and then fly away after their meal and visit with Yanara Ou, owner, operator , and head cook. Food is always good and he has daily specials. There is even outdoor seating if you want to hear as well as see the planes. Bring your own wine! read more

Found this place using Yelp reviews. We were out driving for the day looking forward potential properties and were starving. Saw this place listed at the airport and couldn't pass it up. My husband is an aircraft maintenance technician and planes are his thing. We were greeted by friendly wait staff and told we could sit where ever we chose. The have a great patio that is right by the runway. Planes of customers coming to eat parked along the side like a parking lot. Waitress came out and asked what we liked to drink. I said tea and without missing a beat she said, plain, sweet, or half and half? Loved that she offered half and half. It was exactly what I love. The menu was full of options. We started out with the shrimp wraps. The outside had such a nice crunch and a large shrimp inside. We had read that the burgers were really good so that is what we ordered. While we waited for our food the owner came out to say hello. He's had the restaurant for 6 years but came from Cambodia in 1980. He absolutely loves what he does and shared that joy with us through his food. The menu offered seafood, burgers, soups,salads, and oriental cuisine. Food came out in a timely manner and did not disappoint. The burger was the star and delicious!and it was so good my husband said he could eat another, but we were full. By the time I remembered to take a picture of my plate I had already spread my fries out and put my burger together. I like that the veggies come on the side and a plus were the jalapeños they toss in. While we were enjoying our meal there were several planes coming in. They exited their aircraft just to come eat at the restaurant. The owner new them by name, as they were regulars who fly in just to eat there. Great experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

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My sister wanted to go here for lunch. I haven't been in years since it was the Windsock. I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is nice and clean. The atmosphere is awesome. You can sit and watch the planes come in. The owner came out and talked to us several times. The portions are big and the food was very good. We will definitely be back read more

Well...appetizer sampler was as follows: eggrolls and cheese sticks were good but jalapenos were not. All appetizers were very brown...almost burnt. Popcorn shrimp poboy was delicious but fries were almost burnt and tasteless. Salmon was AWFUL...so overcooked it was inedible. Dirty rice was strange. Steamed veggies were edible. For $50, this was Disappointing!! read more

This airport cafe has potential to be totally rockin. It seems to miss the mark just a bit. The problems are almost always service related. An unfriendly or slow server, or delivering the wrong food to the wrong person at the table. We only had a couple of minor glitches today so I'm not complaining. What I like: The view is really nice on a beautiful sunny day as small aircraft come and go at this county regional airport. The wall facing the runway is all windows and the outdoor seating has recently been upgraded to include additional seating with pub tables. I can see myself sitting outside enjoying a Diet Coke once Spring arrives. The owner also owns Baytown Seafood. He recently did away with the small paper menus designed for the Runway Cafe and has replaced them with his full restaurant menu. It would be nice to see the menu cover replaced to appropriately represent the business. I hope that is in the works. It seems like a small thing but it was a huge topic of conversation at our lunch table. What to watch for: This is a small restaurant and it can take awhile for the kitchen to fill the orders. Business is decent so be sure to visit on a day you have a more flexible schedule... just in case. Today there were seven at our table. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The food was really good, I had shrimp. I'm not crazy about their ranch dressing here, which is very unusual because I'm a ranch dressing girl. I have to catch myself every time I order a salad. The good news is, I love their Honey Mustard dressing. It is made with stone ground mustard and is the right mix of ingredients, not too spicy and not too sweet. The tarter sauce doesn't do it for me here either and I always forget and put it on my plate. Good news is, you don't really need it. I also like that they will let an adult order from the kids menu. I find these kids meals to be a perfect sized portion for me, most of the time. The menu is extensive and they have something for everyone. read more

The Ribeye steak was delicious @cook just right. The vegetables was well seasoned. The staff real nice. Our 1st time here inly 15 min. From the house. We will be back!! read more

Runway Cafe - Ribeye steak, vegetables & loaded baked potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Angleton, Texas

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Runway Café is a true hidden gem in the area. If you are looking for quality food, a family and friends' atmosphere, with an interesting setting then Runway Café is the destination you should save in your phone. The staff is welcoming no matter how busy the restaurant becomes, and the owner is available most of the time, sharing life stories while attending to customers. Each time I have taken my family it has always been a unique experience that my children enjoy mainly because different aircraft are always pulling in for various reasons with majority of the pilots giving tours of their planes if requested. Along with the entertainment and view, "pilots literally park right next to the café" the menu is diverse, and we have yet to not be impressed by anything we order. A daily board of specials for the day are next to the fish tank when you walk in, "another kid magnet" that are really good deals. Steaks are affordable and dishes are multi-cultural ranging from Po Boys, Asian fine dining, and specialties with seafood. My personal favorite is the cheeseburgers something about the bread or seasoning just separates itself from other burgers. Additionally, the café is open later than a majority of sit-down restaurants in the area so if you are looking for a tucked away quiet dining experience with minimal wait times the evening during the week is perfect; and who knows a traveling pilot just may pull in for the night with an exotic classic WWII plane or a nifty jet you haven't seen before. The patio next to the tarmac is simple, yet is accommodating in room, The perfect place to catch a story or socialize with others. Despite the deceptive size of the Runway Café' they are capable of handling catering or events which is an option if you have a large party to host or an event you want to add some spice too. Being next to the tarmac you are more likely to have your party leaving with interesting stories to tell rather than traditional settings that are provided by the franchised competition. If you cannot tell by now, I'm personally bias to the Runway due to never having a negative experience and not being treated like a customer but as an old friend or family member when I walk in. For some the journey to the runway may seem off the beaten path, but for me as I take my family it reminds of the old poem by Robert Frost "The Road Not Taken" and the reward for taking the road less travel because there is no regret that others will have if they do not take the less traveled road to try out the Runway Café. read more

Absolutely, hands down a great cafe. Never once have I had an issue with my food. Egg rolls are like those you order from a Chinese restaurant, which are my favorite! The Caldo de Pescado, Caldo de Marisco, and Caldo de Camarón are the absolute best! All are loaded with fresh fish, shrimp, or seafood (depending on which one you order), and veggies. It's a full meal by itself. The large boiled shrimp make a good appetizer. Fresh, easy to peel, and boiled to perfection. I would also recommend the stuffed mushrooms and shrimp. Absolutely delicious!! I took a star because they are quite expensive, but you certainly get good food. read more

The food was decent and portion was good for the price but the whole restaurant was DIRTY! So dirty and disgusting honestly and the servers are literally so lazy. They were sitting down and eating and we had to call for ours when ever we needed something. We got Rose as our server and she looked dirty and nasty like the place. There was dirty tables everywhere and the floor was full of food. I even saw a small roach crawling on another table. This is lazy excuse for a restaurant, only thing good going for them is the location but you can't even enjoy the outdoor patio because the tables are so nasty and there was a crap ton of trash outside when my wife and I went. read more

Great spot! Went there with my Girlfriend! Was great to watch the planes takeoff! The burger was excellent! read more

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If you're an aviation enthusiast in the Houston area you will surely know the Runway Cafe. Known for its friendly service, it never disappoints. The staff are great, friendly, attentive, and consistent. The food is always great. If you're looking for a great place for a $100 hamburger this should be at the top of your list. read more

Very nice place to fly or drive to for great food at very reasonable prices. Yanara, the owner, is very welcoming and hospitable to all. Eclectic mix of American, Cajun and Asian dishes available to satisfy your taste on a particular day! Nice covered outdoor patio to enjoy the variety of vintage and modern general aviation air traffic coming in. read more