Amazing ambience, delicious food and awesome music by the fire pit..what a lovely venue. Had a…read moregreat evening here and enjoyed it very much. The green beans are phenomenal

I came to this place a few times while I lived in Abilene and had not been back for a while. We…read morecame Thursday for steak night. The meal was great. I ordered 2 sangrias. We were running late for our reservation and the cashier was not friendly or accommodating. I asked about a few menu items and she was short with me. Another person was kind enough to check if they were still making food. They should invest in something to help keep the flies away from your food. It's summer so the it's hard to manage but it is necessary because my husband had to swallow his food to avoid them and I was swatting flies the entire meal. The ambiance is nice and relaxing otherwise.

Wow, this place really impressed us. Trendy design and great food -- I spent 10 years in Abilene…read moreback in the 80s, and a spot like the Cork & Pig was not what I expected to find here. My wife had the asian salad, and she says it was the best she'd ever had. I had the fish tacos with mac and cheese, and both were unusually flavorful and had a great texture (I rarely eat much mac and cheese, but I finished all of this). Service was good, friendly and helpful. I appreciated the decor and general vibe of the place, inside and out, including the music. My only quibble might be that parking was a bit tighter than expected, but not a problem. Great place overall, and we were discussing how we might find an excuse to return, plus wishing a branch would open closer to Houston.

Slow wait staff. Limited brunch menu and no substitutions. Example flour tortillas instead of…read morecorn. Same goes for the sandwich bread. Our food was cold. Eggs must have been sitting for awhile and were cold as could be. Bacon was not cooked and looked like it barely saw the grill.. There are better options for brunch. Won't be back!

Last night, Vagabond had an amazing win that they weren't even aware of…read more We're friends with a couple who just had their second baby yesterday. The husband is stationed out of Dyess. Neither one of them really knows anything really about what is uniquely available to eat in Abilene. My wife and I were on our way to the hospital after picking up their kid from daycare when we were asked to pick up some dinner. We had offered to get them anything in town to eat while at the hospital. Given how they were new to town, their regular from Dominoes was requested. It was at this point I suggested Vagabond, telling the couple how for years it's been the best. The wife saw the menu and was impressed, eager to try it out. (We ordered 1 Lucia, 1 Carnivore, 2 Crawfish Hand Pies) The order was placed online, right as we left our driveway, I received a text confirming the order, which was followed up 15-20mins later by another one stating it was ready for pickup. It felt fast. As I walked in, I saw the traditional sights: the owner at the front welcoming everyone in, a filled up room with various parties enjoy their food and conversations, a staff working hard and yet ready to serve. I was told by the owner to go up to the bar where my order was waiting for me. I was in and out so quickly that I could feel the warm air coming off the pizza as I took it outside to my car. My one regret was not telling the owner on my way out how this meal would be the first meal for a mom who just gave birth. When I got to the hospital, the food was still warm. When both the mother and father had their first bite of the Lucia, they both had that 'wow' reaction to how amazing the taste was. Everything ordered honestly received a 'wow.' It was perfect. I have had Vagabond ever since they were out of a food trailer. Since then, it has been the place I always bring people to, particularly if they are visiting from out of town. It was the place where my wife and I brought our kid for his first restaurant meal. The consistent experience of it all is simply the best. I don't review places often, but last night was special. Never a bad thing to say thank you to a group of people who unknowingly wowed a father and mother in a hospital room. Thank you.

Just driving through Abilene and serendipitously discovered this amazing place. I wasn't expecting…read moresuch good and reasonably priced pizza in this little corner of Texas. The jalapeno pepper jelly condiment hit the spot! At least one of the employees here is from the East Bay in California. They have a large selection of Californian wines here. I mean that's all they have on their wine menu - California. No wines from anywhere else. Not that I'm complaining.

A new wine bar in Buffalo Gap. Nice seating inside and out. Good selection of wines. It's been open…read moreless than a month. Relax outside in beautiful Buffalo Gap. Food options are limited and it's currently only open Thur-Sat 5pm to 10pm.

Absolutely LOVE this place! We go there every 2 weeks or so. Snack food options are good and…read moreatmosphere is great. They have beer also but the wine selection is really good. Nice people that own it and work there.

Stumbled on this place after being in town for one night. Came in the morning for coffee and they…read moredid not disappoint. Great atmosphere and the cappuccino was delicious and very affordable! A must stop in Sweetwater!

Best little hideout in Sweetwater. Coffee or brew, your choice. I couldn't recommend this place…read moreenough to everyone.

Fantastic! This place has wonderful atmosphere, excellent food and a wide variety of beer and wine…read more The charcuterie boards are overflowing with fresh vegetables, meats and cheese. The grilled cheese is very tasty. The staff is friendly and attentive. I have been there multiple times and I will continue to go back. Great place!

Nice, clean, creative feel and concept for a small Texas town. Good food. Good wine and beer based…read moredrink menu. Neat place to hang out.

Absolutely love this place. Was introduced to it by my husband and his co workers. It is a nice…read morequite place. They have a great beer and whine selection. If your looking for a great beer try the Revolver. The owener is wonderful. Their cheese plates are amazing. My favorite is the Garlic Herb Cheddar Cheese and yes it may sound gross but the caramlized onion cheese they are both a MUST try.

Warm and inviting. Such a welcome addition to this stressful world. "Art brushes off the dust of…read moreeveryday life."

If you're looking for a short road trip from Fort Worth that feels like a true getaway, you've got…read moreto check out Perini Ranch Steakhouse. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you're out in the middle of nowhere--in the best way possible. The rustic atmosphere is incredible, and on the cool day we visited, they had a wood-burning fireplace going right in the middle of the dining room. It made the whole experience feel cozy and authentic. What really stood out, though, was the people. The service was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. I even had the chance to chat with a woman who's been working there for over 20 years--she shared some of the restaurant's history and how it's evolved over time, which made the visit even more special. For food, we started with the fried quail legs--perfectly cooked and seriously delicious (we could've easily eaten more). For the main course, I had the ribeye cooked medium rare, and it was spot on--full of flavor and didn't need a thing added. My wife went with the hamburger steak and loved it as well. Great food, even better people, and an atmosphere that's hard to beat. We'll definitely be back.

Perini's is well known around Abilene and has a great reputation. We tried it twice and the upshot…read moreis this-- Great steaks. Few menu choices. Mediocre sides and appetizers. The ambience is fine; sortuv a rustic cabin feel. We've had great service the two times we went, and the table bread is wonderful. Not impressed with the thick, (cooked?) carpaccio or the overcooked brussel sprouts. Compared to the USA, it's a 3/5. But in Abilene? Maybe a 4/5.

This is the one stop shop for your wine needs! Have a glass in their comfy setting or at the bar…read more You can also purchase bottles to go with the help of their amazing and knowledgeable super friendly staff!! It's wonderful!

My wife and I did a UTurn at the light when we saw the sign for wine. We pulled up at three…read moreminutes before closing and thought we missed a chance at a glass of wine before heading to the hotel, but we were waved inside. We were the only guests and were treated great and had a great conversation while we drank a glass of wine. We bought a bottle before we left and we will definitely be back next time we are in town. Drop in and have a glass or two and join one of the scheduled wine tasting dinners they have. You will become a regular ! Thank you for the outstanding courtesy at closing time for a couple looking for a glass of wine before bedtime.

Service: The baristas were friendly, but overwhelmed with the orders ahead of me. We waited about…read moremaybe 10 minutes for my lavender latte. Food: The signature Lavender Oat Milk Latte was really good. I felt like the latte was a tad too sweet for me, but my husband enjoyed it. The cafe has baked goods, but they're all purchased from Sam's Club (Member's Mark). They have a few frozen options in the freezer (Jimmy Dean's breakfast sandwich, corn dogs, etc.). Ambiance: Plenty of tables large and small to work on.

Sometimes you visit a city for the first time and are surprised by its charm. Abilene is closer…read morethan you think. My girlfriend and I are tragically long distance, so we decided to meet in the middle for our first halfway date. I never thought I'd take a day trip to Abilene, but for her and for us, I gladly drove the two and a half hours. Our first stop was at a beautiful coffee shop in downtown Abilene called Majestic Coffee Shop. It was our meet-up spot. The outside has a green rustic sign reading "MAJESTIC" that really grabs your eye, alongside the red bricks wrapping around the building. Inside, the space is beautiful. The dark brown wood walls give the place a sense of warmth, mixed with the abundance of potted plants and the black magnetic menu board listing all their options. There was also a chalkboard sign decorated with Halloween characters that showcased their fall menu. The space even had a few tabletop arcade machines, which enhanced the vibe quite a bit. My girlfriend and I both ordered a hot cinnamon roll latte, mine with oat milk. After we paid, we sat down and waited a few minutes longer than expected, even though no one was ahead of us. I thought it was fine. I don't think anything about this latte grabbed me in any direction. It was sugary, and the flavors definitely overpowered the coffee, but it wasn't bad by any means. I think Majestic has a really cool space overall, but I wasn't super impressed by their coffee. I'd come back just for the atmosphere, though. RIYL: Tabletop arcade games