It's unfortunate rating a local spot poorly but we definitely won't be back here. The place was…read moreempty but we still went long stretches without seeing our server and the food was less than mediocre... my husband ordered a pasta dish that left much to be desired on my goat cheese and chipotle jam burger had zero presence of the jam and maybe a table spoon of goat cheese in the center. It tasted like chewing through a quarter pound of unseasoned beef. I think quality control and flavor need to be addressed, the menu itself sounds like it has vision but the food falls short. I hope this place can improve and survive, tough to establish regular customers with menu items that don't live up to their price points.

Had Valentines dinner here. Reservations made in advance for this special day. Got to meet Eric…read moreone of the owners at the check in desk. He recommended the upstairs dinning room if you want it to be romantic evening. Agree 100% when we left you could hardly hear your self talking. They also have a nice outside area which would be nice in spring/summer time. Our waitress was Riley who has been with them for 2 years and was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was spot on the whole night. Had our drinks my wife the Appleton and I had Dewars and soda. Bartender knows their stuff and does not skimp. Appetizers were Risotto Tots, Very good, also to large crab cake with remoulade sauce, excellent. Shrimp scampi was excellent and very filling. They have a very diverse menu for varying appetites. Highly recommend eating at this establishment. 5 stars plus. Keep up the great work.

Quiet interior with attentive servers. Nice menu options. Enjoyed the wedge salad. Nice steaks…read more Shrimp brochette was an excellent meal. Nice portion, great flavor. Had bananas foster for dessert. Good flavor but disappointed by poor quality ice cream.

I feel like we severely overpaid for a "meh" meal…read more Party of 6 2 people ordered salads Beverages- water only Mandatory whooping $73 tip $465.55 total No bread No acknowledgement of the birthday that brought us there No meal recommendations made Server was nice but everything was slow and she seemed.... Distracted. Maybe needed more help Not one food item ordered would bring me back here. Best dish was the scallops

Good service and great food. Had dinner with friends…read more We had Herb crusted chicken with baked potato, 14 oz Ribeye with steak fries, beef tips with mashed potato and corn and finally 14 NY strip steak with green beans. All of the steaks were cooked correctly and the ladies loved the beef tips and chicken. Good size crowd in side. Parking lot was full at 5:30 on a Wednesday but we were seated right away after we walked in. Keep up the great work will be back for sure.

If you've been to one Texas Roadhouse you've been to them all. The food atmosphere and decor is all…read morepretty typical Texas Roadhouse. Servers were attentive. Food was good. Beer was cold. Can't ask for much more than that.

Great dinner we went there for our anniversary dinner. This is our go to place for many occasions…read more As usual we had the Wild West Shrimp as our appetizer which is to die for. We have never been disappointed no matter which restaurant we have eaten at. Now for the main course my wife's favorite is the Flo's Filet and we have it butterflied because she likes it well done. Along with mashed potatoes, and a salad. I had the Renegade Sirloin with the shrimp, Rice pilaf and a salad. I ask for no seasoning on my steak because their seasoning is heavy in salt and not good for HBP. Steak came as requested somewhat asked for Medium and it came out Med Rare. It was good and ate it the way it was. Did not want to send it back and wait while my wife was eating. I also had a bowl of the Lobster chowder and it did not disappoint that is for certain. Now the Salad this was over the top. There is a guy that just makes salads we asked because they were so perfect not a wilted piece of lettuce, all the veggies were perfected also. The bowl when out comes to you is so attractive the way it is set up. This could almost be a meal with the chowder and Wild West Shrimp alone. Keep up the great work, also sent our compliments back to the salad maker.

My Outlaw Ribeye was a failed. I asked for medium and it came out rare. Manager came said I will…read moretalk to the cook. Still got charged .

La Riv is a great dinner spot for a nicer, celebratory meal with family or friends with locations…read morein both Temple and Georgetown! It's pricey for the portion size but has nice menu offerings for an Italian steakhouse. It was nice to try but I don't plan on returning. NOTES: - Reservations: available online through OpenTable - Parking: free lot in front and next to the building - Happy hour: Tuesday to Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Closed Sunday and Monday THE HIGHS: - Beautiful interior and comfortable seating - Attentive servers and food comes out quickly - They will split salads for you which makes it easy to share - Wood fired pizza is AMAZING! - Chocolate cake for dessert... one of the best pieces I've ever had! THE LOWS: - Expensive for the portion size - Server was super friendly but she came to the table too often... it kept interrupting our conversation and she would ask how the food was before we had even taken a bite - Bucatini al' La Riv... the pasta was house made and cooked to a nice al dente but the dish lacked flavor and was very bland - Some of the menu items don't have prices listed (golden beets salad which was new and the chocolate cake slice which I think was a special) THE PRICE: Expensive for the portion size (good quality but not justified by the price) - Tea ($2.75) - Garlic ciabatta bread ($6) - Grilled wedge salad ($18) - Golden beefs salad ($18) - Pizza Bianca ($22) - Bucatini al' La Riv ($24) - Ravioli ($28) - Short rib pappardelle ($36) - 2 chocolate cake slices ($16 each) The total was $202.16 after tax ($15.41) but before tip. BEST BITES: - Chocolate cake (moist, fudgey, and rich in all the best ways) - Pizza Bianca (delicious sourdough crust with wood fired char, fresh ingredients, and the perfect size for a meal or sharing as an appetizer) - Garlic ciabatta bread (getting 4 pieces for $6 feels like a steal compared to some of the other menu items... it was a perfect appetizer to share) THE VERDICT: This was my first visit to La Riv and I enjoyed my meal overall. We were celebrating my mom's birthday and there was no acknowledgement... I kind of wish they had made the dinner feel a little more special. With how expensive it is, I don't think I'll be returning and probably would only recommend it to others if they really want to splurge and don't have any other options.

Upscale Italian dining which is a rare find in Temple/Belton. Almost the same as their location in…read moreGeorgetown, a bit smaller. Easy parking off West Adams. Service was nice and attentive. The food was fabulous. Highly recommend the ravioli which is made fresh in house. We added salmon to the ravioli order. Salmon was a nice thick cut and not overcooked. Polenta was creamy and savory. The pizza is rustic style and such a treat. I was surprised the Caesar salad didn't come with anchovies as most upscale restaurants serve it like this. I did not care for the spice on the broccolini - I was not expecting it. The broccolini has a beautiful smoky charred flavor with pine nuts and they put some sort of spicy chili oil on it that I found distracting. Great wine list and cocktails but I wish they could expand their wine by the glass menu. Hopefully they offer a rotating seasonal menu because it seems they keep the menu pretty tight, which is ok with me as long as they change it up a couple times a year.

We didn't have reservations, but were lucky to get a couple seats at the bar. The service was…read moreexceptional and the food was so great... likely the best Italian I've eaten in Texas. I had their specialty lasagna and it was so worth the trip. The prices were a little high, but I guess you get what you pay for!

A gem to be found downtown Temple…read more I was impressed by the service. Marco provided the right amount of attention with recommendations. He offered the blackened pork, which was delicious. The pizza, which was ordered as a shareable, and the bacon wrapped shrimp were also good. It's kind of a fancy place, but it has a casual dining vibe. Shout out to their baker, because their bread (traditional and gluten free) were fluffy and tasty. I recommend.

Railway Express Diner is one of those dinning experiences you don't know you missed until you've…read moreeaten there. Located in the city of Belton, in what looks like an old train station. The ambiance is definitely retro rail station, the service is on point and it definitely appears to be family owned and operated. We always make it one of our stops if we're being treated at the BSW Temple Eye Center. Check the wall for any specials that are available. We've had the fried catfish (delicious) and made to order. Depot Burger, comes with an onion ring and a big knife done the center. My wife loves the chicken strips and a side salad. She'll usually cut them up and make a chicken salad. The portions are generous and the food is always fresh. I'll try more items on the menu as we visit more often. So stop by and experience the wonders of the city of Belton. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Amazingly good traditional diner meal, served with generous portions and friendly service. Nice…read morevintage interior, as in a real train station from the days when people still traveled by train. We had our first visit about two weeks ago, and had a hankering for a good solid country diner meal. Our previous visit had given us a look at the menu, and we actually had preplanned what we were going to get! I got the chicken fried steak, and the Hop Queen got her catfish (craving) meal. She ordered their loaded fries, to try out and have some to take home (for later). I'm thinking she has hobbit blood, and was planning for "second lunch". There was a fair amount of trade going on, and the single server was keeping up with it all with a smile. Checked on us throughout the meal, and kept the drinks filled. Their sweet tea is especially good, much appreciated for Texas tastes in the summer. All of the food was exceptionally tasty, and made fresh - also, no long wait to come out. They also have some tempting dessert items on the board, but frankly we were too stuffed to even consider it. A great option for a meal while in town!

The food came out quickly, was well prepared, and well seasoned. Our server was very attentive, and…read morevery nice. The dining room has nice wooden tables with matching chairs, and plays music at a respectable level (classic hits). It gives millennial burger restaurant without all the pretentiousness. I had the Thursday special, fish and chips. I'm a sucker for cod, but I think it was well battered and not over-fried. Wish there had been a little malt vinegar to go with it, but I enjoyed the lemon on it. The fries (or chips for those across the pond) were well seasoned with salt, pepper, and something else that I couldn't identify but it tasted very nice. Also ordered a signature cocktail, Texas Storm. It had ginger beer, dark rum, and blackberry syrup. Quite a heavy pour from the bartender which is much appreciated. Definitely coming back.

Food was ok. Service was ok but we only had one server, and she was obviously have trouble. Looks…read morecool inside, but we got seated at a dirty table in the back. We had a reservation but still had to wait 20 mins outside. Not a big deal except there is zero room to wait where they are calling customers up and where they are checking in. Very expensive, so I just figured food and service would be better is all. Read a lot of yelp reviews before doing my own. It looks like the issue is common.

We walked in for Temple's First Friday celebration for pizza. A friendly staff and a fabulous Irish…read morePub made us feel well-received. We had the Iriahman Pizza, chips, and a Beer Cheese and Mushroom burger. The pizza is my wife's favorite, with tangy sauerkraut and a tasty, thin, well-toasted crust. My 18-year-old said the burger was pretty good, which is a resounding endorsement. The rock star of the meal was the chips and beer cheese. The cheese is delicious, and the chips are crisp, fresh, and strong enough to pair with a big scoop of cheese. The place has a super cool feel right from the start. We'll be back here again!

Great Service! We came to O'Briens so I could get my…read moreIrishman Pizza fix. Also love love the Beer Cheese and Chips! I didn't get a photo because we were so focused on devouring the cheese. O'Briens is a great place to chill, eat tasty food and get a beverage.

Cool staff and unbelievable deals …read more Great vibe and it's nice because there are a lot of regulars that are friendly , although you can simply mind your own business and just enjoy your food and drink and watch the games. The ladies are professional and on point with their job, they hustle and are aware. Also easy to talk to and keep a conversation which is a rarity sometimes. Enjoy this place , and a movie theater next door to catch a flick after a drink.

We chose Backporch to meet my family for lunch and exchange Christmas gifts. It was the perfect…read morespot! Everyone loved their food. Our waitress was super helpful. I don't know if I would necessarily come back (it's a 2 hour drive lol), but I would recommend it.