Silver Spur

One of the only food options in town. Open for lunch and…read moredinner. Old steakhouse feel and seating. Dark tables and booths. Old pictures line the walls. Chicken fried steak was nicely made with homemade mashed potatoes. Gravy was smooth but lacking flavor. Husbands rib eye was juicy with the typical chunk of fat on the tip. Service was slow because of the large families dining.

Wow. The reviews don't lie. Quick friendly service, cold beer, steaming hot faquitas, yummy broiled…read moretrout.

We're back!

Chicken fried steak

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Lazy Ladle Cafe & Catering

4.0(39 reviews)

0.2 mi

I generally think of Menard as a "speed trap" with lots of traffic enforcement so I try to get…read morethrough town as fast as legally possible. However, on this trip my companion was hungry and we stopped at Lazy Ladle for lunch. It appeared to be a locals favorite place and I could see why. The service was friendly, the food was prepared well and served promptly. The 1/2 sandwich (a BLT) and/or 1/2 salad or soup of the day was perfect. Not too much. The burger hot and juicy. Nothing fancy, just a small diner in town.

Our road trip from Fort Worth to the Hill Country brought us to Menard around lunch time. We…read moredecided to give the Lazy Ladle a try. It's a cute restaurant and decorated nicely. Definitely has the feel of the local favorites place to come for a good meal. We decided on the fried pickles because the reviews were pretty solid. Didn't let us down. Liked that they were the full length pickle spear. Good taste and liked their ranch. I picked the Black & Blue burger with chips. Presentation wise it looked really good. The chips were ok but slightly stale. The burger was good and impressed it had fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The patty was thick but defiantly not homemade and didn't have a lot of taste was very dense. Homemade patties are essential to a great burger. This was a nice place and good stop for some good diner food.

1/3 lb Cheeseburger with fries

View of dining area, moments before the lunch rush!

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View of dining area, moments before the lunch rush!

Jacoby's Cafe

4.9(37 reviews)

22.9 mi

Woohoo! What a fantastic "find"! From the minute you walk in to the minute you leave, you're…read moretreated like family. We were greeted right away, seated, & had drink orders taken right away. We started with a 1/2 order of onion rings. Yes, my pic shows a 1/2 order! Totally crispy & delicious! I ordered the daily special (fried fish) & my husband had hamburger steak. The fish, hush puppies, & okra were perfectly fried. The Cole slaw was creamy & definitely homemade. My hubby loved his hamburger steak, gravy, & grilled veggies. Everything was cooked just right & tasted homemade. My lunch ended with a cupcake. Gotta love that! Lots of locals were eating lunch here. That's always a good sign. Super cute "farm" decor.

Been on my bucket list for awhile. Let's explain here; middle of nowhere feed store that eventually…read morebecame a flourishing community hub. Gas station, cafe, and feed store. Sounds like small town Texas doesn't it? It's rare that I take the car club into an unexplored restaurant. But, there was confidence. Yelp profile? Not so much; but a recent feature on a Texas centric TV show called the Daytripper. Enough for me to take a chance on Jacoby's. Said family also has an east Austin eatery but I don't dine after five. High time I lead some cars out to Melvin, Texas. Left Bee Cave and took every curvy road I could because sports cars. Took longer to arrive than taking straight roads but we're now sitting down in the cafe. Uhhh, where are the steaks from your own private heard? Dinner menus delivered to the table. You can't stop staring at the desserts at the end of the bar. Onion rings were amazing. Don't think artful or presentation here folks; think squirt bottle of ranch. Still need more but saving for the main course. Steak was delivered and the GF cut off her personal hunk. First thoughts is to compare the dining adventure with Hilltop Cafe and Johnny Nicholas at Hilltop Cafe. If you build it they will come. I think the term "home made" is used WAY too much these days. Jacoby's nails this category. Simply prepared great steak, veggies, salad, and desserts. Staffers even protected the desserts with wrap in between servings. It was good to walk in and dine; locals dressed to a "T" because this is a special occasion restaurant for them. I bought a hat. First time in forever I'm wearing supporting carb. Great place!

Those rings Maann!

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Rural Heaven

Black Cur Steak

4.6(36 reviews)

66.5 mi

The service was amazing, the staff was super friendly and very attentive to us and other customers…read more For this 5/5! The ambiance is a bit of a mixed experience. The restaurant itself is nice, the decoration seems a bit odd but overall matches the atmosphere of the whole place. The restroom is what felt a bit disappointing, it's shared with the restaurant next door which is totally fine, but none of both stalls had functioning paper towel dispensers and both were also kind of messy. For a restaurant that aspires to give this high end image, they really need to work on details like this. 3/5. The food was good, I liked it and I think the portions were good too, however they felt a bit overpriced for what they offered, but that's only a matter of perspective, I guess. Like I said, the flavor was good. 4/5.

Amazing food and service and the ambiance was so relaxing!!…read moreI would highly recommend. Never expected this in Coleman. Very nice surprise.

Pear martini and old fashioned. Both are worth trying!

Brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had.

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XOXO

Hitchin' Post Steakhouse

3.9(230 reviews)

85.9 mi

Started off with a warm greeting from Shauna who also provided us with excellent service. The…read moreatmosphere was RUSTIC and truly Texan - a place where everyone knows your name. We came on a Friday and it was lively - people ready to have a good time and a great meal. I had the KC steak for one, which turned out to be a generous portion of NY Strip; excellently prepared to a medium rare. My wife had the steak salad. Again a generous portion of steak served atop a wonderful array of fresh greens and vegetables. We finished with the Red Velvet cake which tasted homemade. We will be back.

Nice spot to stop and eat while traveling on this side of Texas. Currently on a family trip and had…read morean inconvenience but had to stop to eat. Glad we came here, food was good, restaurant was cozy and staff were friendly and helpful. Would come back next time we're in town. 10/10

Hamburger Steak

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Cheers!

Lowake Steak House

3.6(104 reviews)

52.9 mi

Best place u can find around a small town I LOVE THEIR FOOD!!!! And service is great very nice…read morepeople. Overall it's a lovely place to eat definitely recommend

This place is the definition of small-town hospitality meets serious steakhouse…read more From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've stepped into a West Texas cousin's house... the cousin who can actually cook. The staff is friendly in that genuine, "How's your mama doing?" kind of way, and the service is as smooth as mesquite-smoked butter. The steaks? Listen. These folks know what they're doing. Perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly the way you asked, and big enough to make you question if you need lunch tomorrow. The sides are classic, comforting, and will absolutely ruin your ability to pretend you're "eating light." And don't skip the extras, whether it's an appetizer, a cold drink, a scooner or beer or dessert, everything tastes like someone back there cares way too much, in the best way. If you're anywhere near Ballinger, do yourself a favor and top in, loosen your belt, and enjoy one of the best meals in West Texas

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Cattle Drive Cafe

4.5(53 reviews)

66.6 mi

Ambiance is absolutely Texas!…read more Military discount. A little loud, could use some sound panels. We had chicken fried steak and steak fingers. Both were very good, one of the best chicken fried steaks, I've had, definitely not frozen. If you are a senior, the small is probably enough! The green beans were good, the corn was "unique ", probably not bad, but not my thing. I can't wait to come back and try something else! Eat here!

Update: They made the RIGHT decision! They brought back the special sauce for the Willie Nuggets,…read moreand let me tell y'all, that's exactly what was missing! Those nuggets are back to being as good as ever. Crispy, flavorful, and now with that amazing sauce, they're absolutely worth ordering again. Whoever listened to the customers deserves a big thank you! We'll definitely be back for more.

Family friendly eating and a cute bar area for grown ups.

Fried Mushroom Appetizer

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Fried Catfish

Ojeda's Cafe

4.4(27 reviews)

1.6 mi

The food was served hot by a friendly waitress. The atmosphere was homey and had the local ambience…read morefeel.

We used to eat here years ago but then never seemed to be here at meal time until tonight. We both…read morehad cheese enchiladas & they were delicious. We are going to have to plan our trips so we come through here at meal time so we can eat here again. Food & service were both really good.

Clean restaurant

Cheese burger & fries no frozen patties here!

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Clean restrooms floor is clean just stained/sealed that way

Jacks Chophouse

4.4(429 reviews)

69.6 mi

•$$$

Elegant dining in Fredericksburg. Located on Main Street a little bit off the beaten path, this is…read morea great dining establishment unlike many of the others in town. They encourage more Formal which is refreshing in a town where most restaurants invite casual. We were on time for our reservation, but waited a few minutes in their small waiting area. The hostess/manager had a bit of a school principal attitude, but overall was pleasant. We were seated in a small room amongst several other tables, but still felt intimate. The lighting is a bit on the dark side, but the candles bring out a great atmosphere. A violinist and cello created a romantic feeling (Enchanted Rock Orchestra Strolling Duo). We started with cocktails, which were crafted beautifully. The menu has old classics as well as innovative ones. For the appetizers, we had the focaccia bread which was delicious as well as the stuffed mushrooms which were delicately made and quite tasty. The wine list is short but encompasses Old world and New World wines. My wife had a Bordeaux while I had a Tuscany blend. Both delicious. For our entrées, we shared the filet mignon with peppercorn sauce with candied brussels sprouts and hand whipped mashed potatoes as sides. The food was surprisingly delicious, well presented and portioned. We truly enjoyed our entrées. For dessert we had the bananas foster cheesecake. Unique, not too sweet, delicious ending. If you come to Fredericksburg, definitely try this restaurant. You will enjoy the experience, the ambience and most definitely the food.

Friendly, attentive staff, but the food was lackluster and their reservation process would keep me…read morefrom visiting again. - Ordered the 10 oz Wagyu steak special for $120 and it was a bland, neutral flavor. Wagyu should taste highly flavorful! - Mashed potatoes were authentic, yet also bland and lacked flavor. - Great cocktails and wine options. - Very limited space inside. It's difficult to walk to the bar or bathroom without running into multiple people, so if you prefer spacious areas, lookup pics of this place first! - Charging around $20 per person to book a reservation (refunded at check-in) and being unable to change a reservation the day before, even when the restaurant still shows availability, is ridiculous. I've visited tiny islands where the locals truly depend on tourism for every dollar of their livelihood, so you can't tell me this restaurant needs to charge for reservations to survive. I've never experienced this anywhere as a frequent traveler! - I respect their strict NO ball caps policy, but it was odd that my husband and I had a large naked Marilyn Monroe portrait on the wall for our main view. That's not exactly classy either!

Candied brussels sprouts and whipped mashed potatoes

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Inside the restaurant

Isaack's Restaurant

3.8(149 reviews)

29.4 mi

Met a friend here for lunch, and had the chicken-fried steak. Good for the price and the service…read morewas impeccable!

If you have a hankering for classic Texas comfort food, Isaack's delivers!…read moreThe cozy dining room with its wood paneling makes you nostalgic for the house of your youth (yes, I'm Gen X). Your eyes do not deceive you... the salad bar is a clawfoot bathtub, and offers classic fresh fare. The comfort food is plentiful... chicken fried steak, burgers, chicken fried chicken, fried zucchini, onion rings... you get the idea. The service is friendly, efficient and the folks make you feel right at home. Save room for the pie... cheers!

Salad bar in a bathtub

Rancher's omelette

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They even have a country store!

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4.3

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Food is GREAT love the small town homie style restaurant. The service is great & the always serve &…read moregreet with a beautiful smile.

Lum's

4.3

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There are plenty of better BBQ's than this in California, Nevada and elsewhere, not to mention TX-…read morebut I heard it's the best in town here. I had the brisket, it seemed kind of dry, not the melt-in-your-mouth quality I was hoping for. They ask for a tip checkout but I'm not sure why- they didn't deliver or pick up anything. That all being said, the food was pretty good- not fantastic- but worth a try and better than fast food in any case. The staff was upbeat and friendly and the building was stylish in a western way.

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