I loved the food. It was southern country cooking. The people are nice and food is great.read more

I've lived and worked around Eustace, Texas for years, and I know most folks in this community…read more That's why it bothers me to speak up, but what I've seen over at The Roost just doesn't sit right. From what I've experienced, it seems like the place hires people who are already having a hard time finding work elsewhere. There's one waitress who, as I understand it, lost a previous job at a vet clinic after some issues with missing medication. These days, she'll sometimes show up with her own mix of what she calls a Bloody Mary--heavy on the vodka--and while she might offer it around, she mostly drinks it herself during her shift. She's married to a local police officer, and I've even seen him there in uniform helping bus tables. Another waitress is a local girl--friendly enough--but not very sharp, and she ends just about everything with a nervous little laugh that wears on you after a while. In the kitchen, things are worse. One of the cooks reportedly brings in liquor in the mornings, keeps it in the cooler by the register, and drinks from it throughout the day while working. I've also noticed basic cleanliness and food safety don't seem to be taken seriously. Hair shows up in food more often than it should, and when it's pointed out, it's sometimes just picked out by hand and tossed aside, no handwashing after. I've never personally seen staff washing their hands the way they should, and gloves and hairnets don't seem to be used. Food handling practices raise a lot of concerns--things like cheese and ingredients sitting out for hours, reused bowls without washing, and no clear labeling or dating on food. The equipment doesn't seem to be working right either. Freezers and refrigerators aren't holding proper temperatures, and instead of fixing them, it looks like staff are working around it with ice or just using the equipment anyway. I've heard of meat and seafood being served even when it didn't seem fresh. There are also bigger issues. The building doesn't appear to meet basic accessibility standards for folks with disabilities--parking, entrances, and restrooms included. Plumbing problems have reportedly backed up into the café area, and instead of shutting down to clean properly, the same mop used in the dining area was used to deal with it. Altogether, it paints a picture of a place that may not be taking health, safety, or basic standards seriously. I care about this town and the people in it, and I believe folks deserve to know what they might be walking into.

Started off rough because we didn't know the brunch scheduled. Had some brunch starters and wait d…read morefor lunch menu and we're not disappointed. One of the better places around the lake. Everything was delicious and a great choice of different item. Highly recommend trying them out.

Ambiance: fabulous. Loved the live music. Scott and Lacey were amazing and hospitable. A little…read moreloud but not too concerning. Service: slowwwwwww. Our app came quickly but the drinks and food came so slowly. Also between us asking for waters while we look at the cocktail menu was a lot of elapsed time. Food: the steak frites were very salty (and I love salt) but definitely the best meal ordered. The "Mac attack" tasted cheeseless -- literally tasted like water. The chicken Alfredo was "mid" but also a super tiny portion. Both pastas looked like kids meals. I guess they were priced appropriately at least. Not pictured was the Donny burger -- described as "eh it was fine". All left more to be desired. We really wanted to try the cinnamon cake but decided against since service was sooooo slow. The peach tea was bad. The oasis marg was okay. When we asked for wine, we were told "I don't know what we have let me show you" and were shown the screen that listed: white, red, rose, and sparkling. The wine should be listed on the menu with the beer and the cocktails. I'd maybe come again to sit at the bar and have a drink or two if there's live music, but otherwise, this is skippable for a full meal service.

This place is fantastic. I go here about once a month and have never had anything I didn't like. I…read morehighly recommend the fried chicken livers and fried squash. Y'all!!! They hand bread the fresh fried squash. No matter what I order that is always one of my sides

We stopped into Lakeside Cafe and unfortunately had a pretty mixed experience…read more It's a seat-yourself restaurant, and our waitress came over quickly after we sat down, so things started off promising. The restaurant is spacious with a casual, old-school diner atmosphere, although it was absolutely freezing inside. There was also some signage around the restaurant that felt a little random and odd. One thing worth knowing before visiting is that the restaurant has both a smoking and non-smoking side. To their credit, they actually do a relatively good job of keeping the cigarette smoke contained to the smoking section, and we really didn't notice much of it while sitting in the non-smoking area. The downside is that the restrooms are located all the way in the back of the smoking section, so you have to walk through that area to use them. That's especially not ideal when you're there with young kids. Food-wise, the salsa was extremely bland and had basically no flavor. But our biggest issue by far was the wait for our food. This was genuinely some of the slowest food service we've ever experienced. What made it even harder to understand was that there were very few other guests in the restaurant at the time, so the extremely long wait didn't seem justified by how busy they were. There were definitely a few bright spots! They brought my daughter an adorable Minnie Mouse pancake, which was such a cute touch and made her meal feel special. The food also looked good once it finally arrived, and the portions were decent. Unfortunately, a couple of our requests were missed as well. I specifically asked for grilled onions, but they came out barely grilled. I also asked for raw onions on the side, and those never came at all. Overall, the quick initial attention from our waitress and the adorable Minnie Mouse pancake were appreciated, but the extremely long and seemingly unexplained food wait, bland salsa, missed requests, freezing dining room, and having to walk through the smoking section to reach the restrooms made the experience disappointing. There are some things to like about Lakeside Cafe, and I can see the potential, but based on this visit, the kitchen timing and attention to food requests definitely need improvement.

Absolutely wonderful experience! The food, service, and prices are all outstanding! It's an hour…read moredrive for us, but we will be back!

We had great service this morning by a waitress that seemed to be the only waitress. The Belgian…read morewaffle was great. Great prices too.

Best ribeye I've ever had. Very charming wait staff and chef was kind enough to come out and chat…read morewith us. Beautiful atmosphere. Friendly with our dogs + we loved getting to see all their vineyards and farm animals! Stunning property sitting on a hill. Best meal we've had in gun barrel / mabank / Athens.

I recently took one of those bus tours of Texas wineries with friends last month. Tara Vineyard was…read moreour first stop. I instantly fell in love with it - the charm of it - quite unpretentious. The tour they gave us was so much more in-depth and natural. Learned a lot! We enjoyed a great meal while there - so fresh and tasty they should serve dinner! They already serve breakfast, check out the beautiful home (Tara Inn) with rooms for enjoying an overnight stay at the vineyard out in the country. We walked around the grounds, so dress comfortably. There were all kinds of farmyard animals and they showed us some of the equipment used to make the wine. I purchased two bottles of the Texas Twang. It was a little sweeter than I usually like but it had such a great flavor. I also purchased a bottle of Orange Muscat Dessert. Out of the 3 locations we visited, this was our favorite. Check it out!

We are from out of town and wanted to try a local spot, and BnR Country Restaurant was absolutely…read moreworth the gamble. Our waitress, Brylee, was wonderful. She was attentive, kind, and always paying attention to whether we needed anything without hovering. We started with the appetizer sampler and chose the fried pickles, okra, and green beans. Everything came out hot, fresh, and lightly breaded, which I really appreciated. Nothing felt greasy or overly heavy. Also, the sweet tea was actually sweet and delicious, not that sad "dark water" tea you sometimes get other places. We split the chicken fried chicken sandwich and an order of 8 honey BBQ wings. Both came out at the same time, and honestly, we probably could have chosen just one because the portions were huge. For the price point, that was a big plus. Everything I saw on the menu looked reasonably priced and fair for today's economy, no price gouging. The chicken fried chicken was cooked perfectly. The breading was light, the outside was crispy, and the chicken was still juicy. The wings were fried naked and crispy before the sauce was added, which I loved. My only tiny nitpick would be that there was a little more sauce than I personally prefer. I would have liked the option to add more sauce if needed, since you can always add more but can't take it off once it's on. Overall, this was such a good experience. Great service, fresh food, big portions, fair prices, and a true local restaurant feel. I'm so glad we chose this place and will definitely be sending people this way!

Food incredible always, service is top notch always from the bubbly ladies running around, and you…read morecan decide between the bar section which is your neon lit loud Texan sports bar feel, or your family friendly dining area which is still a bit loud but pg, and your outside dining area which is much more peaceful if your feeling a bit irritable for the day. Some items are a bit pricey but expect good quality for the price, every menu item I've had thus far is incredibly flavorful and satisfying, my #1 favorite restaurant to go in Gun Barrel/Mabank area!

*** I have never been to a huddle house *** Serena was awesome! We walked in and were greeted with…read morea smile and a warm welcome. I was kinda scared as the place was nearly empty except for an older couple in one corner and what looked like some drunk regulars in the other. I decided to sit close to the door in case we had to make a quick exit. It looked like a Waffle House inside so I had to be prepared for anything. Menu is large with lots of options. Prices are reasonable. The one cook behind the counter looked 12 but I watched him cook and he was very good. Way to go Serena and the cook for holding down the whole place with good food and a great attitude!

As my older brother and I drove to Mabank, to help our youngest brother to install rain gutters to…read morehis house. We met at the Huddle House, in Hun Barrel City, TX. This place like all other Huddle House restaurant is small, but clean and well organized. Our server was Ms. Michelle, who was very welcoming, good sense of humor, polite, very efficient and nice smile. She promptly served us water and coffee. She then took our orders and the three of us opted for the Philly Cheese steak Omelet, with crispy hash browns, I got the side of toast whileny brothers got theirs with biscuits and side of white gravy. Even though, (apologies), I didn't take pictures the omelettes were very delicious. Whoever prepared my toast, must of just graduated from butter school, because my toast was oozing with butter. Other than this everything was totally awesome.

We were referred to this place by our AirBnB host and it did not disappoint…read more We ordered a dozen breakfast tacos and the 2 brisket burritos. They make each order fresh so it takes a little time but that's ok. We had great conversation with the owner and his wife made us this yummy breakfast! She also makes her own green and red salsas! Definitely get a little of each they are soooo good. Nothing beats a classic Mom and Pop shop and this was no exception. If you haven't been yet, my only question is Why the heck not?

Holy cow. What an amazing place. Too bad it isn't closer to me. It's a good thing and a bad…read more Good thing is I would come here a lot more often, bad thing is I would probably eat way too much. Lol. This was an amazing find. Only took pictures of the breakfast tacos and the "boat" but had the bbq a couple of days before, also a huge hit with my crew. The "boat" was a unique offering I've never had at other places. It was a keto friendly breakfast plate. Basically a burrito without the tortilla. Amazing stuff. I will definitely be back and I encourage anyone else to visit them. Great mom and pop shop near Cedar Creek lake.

Good breakfast burritos! Hot and fresh and a nice portion. Nice wait staff, served with a smile…read more Clean dining area with counter ordering. Great prices and locally owned. Recommend!

Did a quick search for good Mexican in the area while camping at Purtis Creek State Park and came…read moreup with this gem. Best, and I mean best tacos Al pastor I've ever had! The verde and rojo salsa that came with the plate were absolutely amazing. The staff was super friendly and sweet. Five stars isn't enough!

Called in for hibachi and sushi, no sushi today , wound up with hibachi shrimp, vegetables, fried…read morerice, and teriyaki noodles. Food was perfect, spent about $20 with tip and it's going to feed me at least three times. Very generous portions. Highly recommend.

Had a steak hibachi, to go, for dinner. Had double veggies instead of rice. Prompt and friendly…read moreservice. The steak was ordered medium rare but was medium. It was a good quality of steak so still ok. Unfortunately the veggies were way overcooked, to the point of being mushy. It was after 7pm and obviously the veggies were precooked and being held. Some people prefer extremely soft broccoli/carrots/zucchini but it isn't appropriate for Asian cuisine and I didn't care for it. I was surprised they would serve such overcooked veggies. Cute food truck area was family friendly and clean. I will try them again, hopefully an off night.