This is as good as home-style gets. Great sweet tea, chicken fried steak and steaks too. The pinto beans are as good as you make at home. Great looking staff and friendly too. read more

Consistently the best chicken fried steak in town. Service is fast and alway friendly, Prices are very reasonable.

We are big fans of Sodolak's but tonight was not a good experience. Our salads came after our steak and not once did the waitress come back after we received our meal. Then when I asked for a to go tea with lemon, it did not happen, instead they politely checked out the next customer. I hope this is not the new norm. 2 stars because the steal was good as usual! read more

Fried pork chops = memories of grandma's kitchen. The people and food are both down home. Mashed potatoes and gravy also had that joke made touch. I will be back. read more

The food is to die for, the portions large, the price small compared to other places in the area, our waitress was the best, I could go on & on but the best thing was the C.O.P!!!! Omg it was enough for dinner and lunch the next day. It's like you get a smothered chicken breast with 3 sides since it is on top of mashed potatoes and then add 2 other sides. I took one look at my plate and knew I needed a box to take home. It was huge and delicious!!! Will be going back very soon!!!! read more

The food here is amazing, and the staff is exceptional as well. we really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be returning.

Great service and great prices for the portions. Had fried onions and jalapeños for appetizers as well as the fried spring roll things. They were all really good and fresh the ranch that comes out with them is drinkable there is no other way to put it. For mains we had a C.O.P, M.O.P, and two chicken fried steaks. The CFS were good and huge wish the batter would have stayed on better but the flavor was still good. I had the hushpuppies and broccoli cheese rice both of those were good. The hushpuppies were stellar so fresh and moist in the middle. The real winners here however were the M.O.P and C.O.P for $12 that is so much food! The M.O.P is a huge slice of meatloaf on a bead of their mashed potatoes and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms and jack cheese then you still get two side! What a deal!! The C.O.P is the same thing but with a chicken breast not meatloaf it was also good. You could easily split any of these dishes. The service which seemed to be a complaint on Yelp was great for us waitress came back several times to refill tea and make sure the food was correct and was very friendly. Will be back soon! read more

Good but not great. Quantity over quality. Good service but limited bar. Beer and wine only. Steak wasn't bad it just needed more flavoring aka seasoning. Restaurant try's to compensate by overloading you with onions and mushrooms. I'd rather just have the steak marinated or seasoned properly. Corn fritters were very good. Filling, down home cooking for a reasonable price is what you get here but the meal won't be memorable. read more

Disgusting beef. Since Texas is cattle country you'd think there would be plenty of good beef. Unfortunately all the old cows ended up at Sodolaks along with cold over done baked potatoes that barely melted the butter. Steak was not cooked too order and in fact was completely tasteless. Wait staff was pleasant and we only had a 15 min wait which was good until we got the meal. Texas Roadhouse is a much better meal at a better price. Maybe I'm a snob but just because you give me a lot of bad beef doesn't mean I feel like I should pay more money for it. Run..run far away. read more

Been here a couple times food is alright nothing to brag about. It's so loud no matter what time I've gone that you can't have a conversation without almost yelling across the table. read more

Best chicken fried steak in town! Jalapeño hush puppies are amazing too. And I'm pretty picky about jalapeño corn bread etc. but I will get these every time! And like the other reviews say - the rolls are awesome. And they have beer! The staff was very helpful and polite/pleasant/friendly - and service is very fast! Will definitely be coming back! read more

I honestly would not even rate this place with one star. We walked into the restaurant today, was seated at a table, asked to be seated in a booth, the hostess was fine with it. She said our server would be with us soon, well we sat there, never even being greeted by a waitress. No BS we sat there for 15 mins before just walking out after still not being acknowledged. One waitress or just an employee was chatting with friends never looked over at our table, another waitress helped the table beside us, then walks over and helps a table that was seated after we were. It was my first and last visit to this restaurant. I would keep searching if you want a good restaurant. I haven't ever walked out on a restaurant but I did today. Just pay the extra money and get the more excellent service and go to Saltgrass! :) you will be glad you did! read more

We go regularly for the lunch special on Saturdays. Their steaks are an inch thick and are MASSIVE and they're under 10 bucks!! The catfish is really good...so are the smothered pork chops. Oh, and the hush puppies- delish!! I can say I was a bit disappointed in the meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but I can def overlook that considering that pretty much everything else we've had is great. Portions are ridiculous. We always say we're going to share a plate, but can't get ourselves to when it comes down to it. That's alright...lunch the next day! read more

Of all the trips I've made to bcs this was one of the better places I've eaten. Good prices especially if catch the lunch specials and good amount for the price. Jalapeño hush puppies were a first and real good along with the sweet tea made perfect. Best part to me was the glasses they serve you In. Old mason jars made it feel country and you can also buy them I bought 2 at 2.50 each not bad price. Only bad part was the waitress she kept forgetting things other than that great place read more

Food was amazing! Alot of food for the price! We got the chicken fried bacon for appetizer which was our first time ever trying and my bf loves bacon. It was delicious and tender! Chicken fried chicken was on its own plate because it was so big! I got the C.O.P., which was a chicken fried steak on a bed of mashed potatoes topped with cream gravy and Monterey jack cheese with grilled onions and mushrooms that I got on the side. You get 2 sides as well and I got green beans and broccoli rice and cheese. I definitely had to get a to go box! Only thing I had bad to say is its freezing in there, so bring a jacket. We asked the hostess to turn up the ac, and she said they couldn't touch it because the owners had the keys and they weren't present. So we hurried up and ate our meal so we could get out quickly! Also, don't expect to get your food in a prompt manner. The two tables around us that got there after we did ended up getting there food before we did! Our waitress was very friendly and informative and had a good recommendation! read more

Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant - Chicken fried bacon! Delicious! - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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Great food and atmosphere. Service isn't usually fast or especially competent so don't go if you're in a rush. Great for taking out of town visitors to to give them a taste of Texas. Have to try the deep fried bacon at least once. read more

Great food great service. Fantastic meatloaf & Hamburger steak. Prices are more than reasonsble & wait times are minimal.

Wait staff is awful, steaks are very plain, no draft beer. Go somewhere else, not worth it at all, and for the love of god don't get the cheesy rice and broccoli if you do decide to eat here read more

Good food. I've only been here once and the crowd was very big. We waited about 20 minutes for a table. I would go back for the food but it will be take out. It is really crowded here. read more

Highly disappointed. I was in town visiting my daughter at TAMU and wanted to take her and a friend to a good dinner. This place was somewhere we had never tried, so we went. I ordered a ribeye steak cooked medium. After cutting into the steak, it was obviously rare (and bloody). I asked the waitress if that was their standard medium and she was quite shocked, took it back, and apologized. Upon returning with my steak she said, (and i quote) "the cook was a jackass because you sent it back. You may want to cut it and make sure he didn't purposely overcook it." By this time, the rest of my table was finished eating and my patience was done. I took one bite and it was like leather......I kindly paid my tab and will never be back. read more

very small portions and the servers would rather visit with each other than work. They need to visit Pappy's in Houston or Humble City Cafe or Hofbrau in Porter and see how this should be done. Will never go back. read more

By far may favorite lunch steak special in town. Monday through Saturday you get a 14-16 oz steak and two vegetables (drink not included) for $11.49. They always cook your steak as you order it although sometimes they might over season it a bit, but that is rare. The sides are varied and well done as well. If you want a good meal on the cheap this is it. Not only is it tasty, but you will more than likely make more than one meal out of it. read more

I hadn't eaten here since I was in college back in '96 and was excited to try it again. We got there just right before the Friday dinner rush. I was incredibly disappointed. First, let me state that the steaks were still wonderfully juicy and seasoned. Absolutely zero complaints in the steaks. However, the sides left much to be desired in every way except for the piston size. My boys and I each had a full meal and we eat off of each other's for taste testing :-) The mashed potatoes, oh for the love of good mashed potatoes, was unfortunately not found here. They are almost a runny consistency and very obviously box potatoes. One step above nasty. The broccoli and cheese rice casserole was truly flavorless and the rice was still semi- hard. I actually sent it back which I've only ever done maybe a handful of times in my 43 years. The fried okra was pretty good and cooked well; huge portions. The fried mushrooms were also a serious disappointment. Hard, thick batter over nice sized mushrooms. The batter just ruined them though. The drinks are served in large mason jars which was a nice touch. Service was excellent. However, walking out with a $74 bill for three of us and the lack of anything special or above Golden Corral type food, they will not see us return. read more

Got the southwest chicken. It was juicy, flavorful, and tender. I like. Got some sides but they were ok. Plate also came w/ a roll, all for $8.49. Not too shabby. They have lunch specials which are a good deal. read more

Great food and great atmosphere! Went here this past weekend for the first time and was impressed. The lunch special (Monday-Saturday's) is a great deal. Comes with your choice of entree+2 sides and bread. The rolls are sweet bread and delicious! I got the shrimp cooked with bacon, jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes with fried okra and a baked potato. My boyfriend got the 12 oz sirloin steak with broccoli & cheese rice and loaded mashed potatoes. Both were delicious and tasted better than expected. Our total bill before taxes and tip was about $20 which was a great deal considering we had a meal of steak and shrimp. This restaurant has a very Texas atmosphere and was extremely busy went we went. Despite it being busy, our server was still very nice and attentive. I recommend you come here instead of somewhere like Texas Roadhouse, since this place is local and has a more charming feel. The quality of the food is also better and the prices are a bit lower than chains like TX Roadhouse or Saltgrass. I give this place 5 stars because the prices are very fair, and the food and service match up to what they charge. That being said, don't expect the fanciest food you've ever had, nor the best steak in the country! But if you want a fun experience with some good comfort food, this is a good fit for you. read more

When they used to tenderize their chicken tenders then they were sizeable, crispy and tender. Several months ago , it became evident that they were doing something different because you still get 5 tenders but they are 5 small tough tenders that do not have that same crispness. They need to go back to the tenderized tenders as you felt that you were getting your moneys worth. Now, you feel like you are cheated with 5 tiny tough tenders. Please bring them back or make it a option for those of us that do not like the change. If they would allow Lee Ann (waitress) to train all of the other waitresses then there would be no complaints on service. She is their superstar of waitresses. Request one of her tables and you will be amazed. Kelly runs a close second as a waitress. Others have a ways to go to reach the proper service level. We are very frequent lunch diners. Owners do not seem to care as they never respond to comments. read more

Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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Huge portions and great service. The blackberry cobbler alone is worth the wait on a busy weekend. My only issue is that their meat can be really bland. I think they rely on their gravy or bbq sauce to add flavor, but it's not really enough. read more

What can I say? One of the best places in town to get a wonderful Chicken Fried Steak, without having to pay an arm and leg for it. If you go, be sure to get there when they first open. In fifteen minutes, there is a long line of people trying to get in to eat. This place really needs to double in size. However, they would still be crowded. It is just that good. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

1/2 hour wait to get in, but worth the wait! Hubby was more than happy with the fired bacon appetizer, as was the young 'un. Hubby ordered steak and it was a mite over-seasoned for him but was cooked properly. I ordered the honey-glazed chicken with some trepidation, expecting it to be overdone. It wasn't; very moist. Glaze a bit on the thin side & could use improvement. Rolls were great as were the potatoes. Loved the Mason jars. Waitstaff was very rushed, but they are also expected to bus the tables, and they were short about one waitress for the crowd they were serving. She forgot our appetizer plates and son's drink refill but was very prompt and courteous, well earning her tip. Nice non-chain, family local restaurant; we will be back. read more

We were in here last Sat. night. I have eaten here several times and it was always great. Not so this time. We all ordered the 14-16 oz. I had mine med. It came medium rare. Actually barely warm. My friend ,who is from Pa. ,and had a great steak here 2 years ago, ordered well done. Now I know that is a hard one. She had to send it back twice. The second time it was microwaved. Verified by the waitress. To say the least we were unhappy. Never have had this problem befor. She couldn't cut the thing with a knife let alone chew it. Not likely for go back for a long time. read more

Have only been to this place once about three weeks ago.I had a really great first impression.The servings were huge and I love that the drinks are served in mason jars.The food is great and you have to try the deep fried bacon. read more

Great food! Had t-bone (extra small and that was huge) and ribeye. Would definitely go back.

We were recommended Sodolak's after an A&M event, and we were in good company waiting. We waited for an hour, so I had pretty high expectations. Our waitress had a bit of an attitude, though it may have just been her demeanor and the busy atmosphere. Many of the members of my party ordered off the lunch special menu. The options were not described at all (I also checked the online menu to verify this). I admit that we could have asked for more information, but when I read grilled shrimp, I don't expect a very spicy grilled jalapeño and shrimp medley! This was too hot for me and for my mother in law. There were tomatoes in it with the cores still in, and my mashed potatoes were half cooked and hard. My mother in law had soggy sweet potato fries. That aside, the portions were large and the beers cheap. We were served in a fairly timely manner, seeing as they were very busy. Most people in my party were satisfied with their orders. read more

Sodolak's Beefmasters are anything BUT beef masters. The steak I ordered here was flavorless and mostly inedible. Lots of gristle/fat/tendons and hardly any actual meat. The sides are quite awful too, obviously not homemade. I'm not even sure I've had worse. read more

Been here in the past and it was fair - good enough to return, mainly due to the portions - but not again after our experience Saturday evening. We showed up with a party of 12 after graduation. The hostess did fine and the waitress was good enough, but the place had to be 85+ degrees in the dining room. I thought something must be wrong with the AC. It did not bother us that much so we went ahead and ordered. About halfway through our meal, my sister-in-law noticed a drop of water hit the edge of her plate. We all stopped and watched to see where it was coming from. Sure enough, another drop hit her plate that came from the AC vent above the table. It was so hot and humid that condensation started dropping out of the AC vent. Had any gotten in her food? Who knows, but needless to say, she was finished eating at that point. There is no telling how much mold and funk is in that vent. As we were leaving I asked an employee about the AC. Had it just been broken I would not be posting this - failures happen. However, I was informed that they will not let the staff turn the AC down - further I was told I should feel how hot the kitchen was if I thought the dining area was bad AND I was not the first to point out condensation coming out of the vents!! Obviously this is an ongoing issue and there likely is a problem with the AC freezing up, but instead of having it serviced someones idea of a solution was to turn up the thermostat. I pressed on - asked who "they" were. I was told "they" meant the OWNER. Ok - now this place gets a bad post. The owner can't pay for AC? In Texas? In June? Not to mention the health risk he's exposing his customers to when water from the AC vents drip into peoples food? How many people never noticed - AND - if he cuts corners with the AC, what else is he making the workers cut corners on? He lost my business.... read more

Great food, great staff, hidden gem in Bryan. Steak was cooked to perfection and was an amazing value. Only complaint I have is that there was too much black pepper on the steak for my liking, but I know locals love black pepper taste, so I'm forgiving that one. Can't wait to go back. read more

I fell in love with the size of meat at this place, so I go often. The fried pork chops, fried fish, steaks, and burgers are absolutely amazing. The sides are good too, but I am not fond of those grilled pork chops smothered in gravy. The desserts are divine and plentiful too. I also like the servers at this place because they are usually talkative and friendly. FYI: This place stays packed and we always have to wait for a table because too many people go. read more

Not exactly what the fuss is all about. Heard great reviews but I wasn't impressed. My husband ordered the New York Strip...had a really good flavor but was not a good steak...really chewy. I had the popcorn shrimp and although the shrimp were larger than popcorn the batter had no flavor and the shrimp were a little undercooked. They were served to me with no sauce, when I finally got a waitress to bring me some tarter sauce my shrimp were cold. We boxed up our food and brought it home to our fur friends. read more

"Beef masters"?! Please! This place is terrible! The appetizers are great, but the food you get is terrible! I got a steak that was not trimmed at all! It was about 8oz of pure fat and it was so heavily peppered that the steak was inedible! I took a bite of the steak and ended up with a piece of fat that felt like mucus in my mouth. I seriously wanted to vomit. Also very hard to cut with the amount of silver skin that was left on the meat. Don't even get me started on the pasty "loaded mashed potatoes". They looked like mashed up glue sticks and tasted like pure butter. Also the veggies I got with my plate were extremely undercooked and cold. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!! read more

While the food is absolutely wonderful, NEVER go here as a large group. They don't know how to handle a large group and their young, inexperienced management does not know how to handle stress and difficult situations. One family in our group was threatened to have the police called on them for stealing, when the waitstaff simply didn't have their ticket right. Instead of discussing it with the two waitresses we had, they treated the family in our group like criminals. My husband and I returned to the store to straighten everything out, and that is when they finally talked to both waitresses and only because we called the second one over. After the hotheaded manager finally cooled down after finding out it was their mistake, she simply told us we were fine and she's sorry, but never EVER extended any kind of apology to the family they were so rude to. It will be a while before I recommend them to anyone. read more