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The Brasserie

3.3 (109 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Shrimp & grits
Suzanne S.

Oh My Gosh! This restaurant is amazing! The server, Faith was great! The atmosphere is gorgeous and the food is delicious! We definitely will be returning! It's a great beautiful place e to eat! The food is so wonderful! Our server went above and beyond!

Beautiful setting
Drew G.

First of all, the place is beautiful and spacious. Very well appointed- slightly Parisian appearance.... Menu also slightly aligned with a French Brasserie - with a Texas twist. Jhoana - our waitress - was attentive and knowledgeable and helped us navigate the menu. Food came out quickly - and did not disappoint. When in Waco - or even when passing Waco - this is a welcome diversion worth the visit.

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Lauren M.

This place is lovely when it comes to atmosphere. The vibe is just so on point. You truly feel like you're in a high end place from the front to the back of the restaurant. Love! The service was good, not great. The food was also good! I don't have anything necessarily negative to say about the food but there's also nothing to write home about. I would come again for the ambiance. The bill was $50 for 2 people for breakfast so a little pricier. Cute place overall!

Pancakes with blueberry and lemon
Dee m.

Our breakfast of pancakes and breakfast plate was absolutely delicious. Our coffees with sugar in the raw was also so good. Our waitress was a very sweet young college student who gave us some ideas for sightseeing. We enjoyed the beautiful decor of the entire restaurant and hotel.

Tea
Grace W.

We had a five star experience at the Brasserie at Hotel 1928. We had a reservation and mentioned it was a birthday, and we were greeting warmly with happy birthday wishes. And our table even had a happy birthday sign for our birthday girl! The atmosphere was sophisticated and chic, with a quiet and bright atmosphere. The food was marvelous- we enjoyed everything we ordered. We especially enjoyed the special hot tea selections, coffee, and the sweet potatoes! The Brussels sprouts (with sauce on the side), salmon, and chicken salad on croissant were fabulous. Our server was attentive and thorough. We will definitely be back! The restrooms were clean and fully stocked with soap and paper towels.

Cocktail menu
Gina J.

Stopped in yesterday for a drink and a snack. Wound up staying for dinner. After a long day of travel and cramming in as much as we could on a Saturday, we stopped in for a quick bite after checking into the hotel. I ordered the pimento cheese and crackers and could have easily stopped there. It was SO GOOD! The people sitting next to me at the bar were drinking something that looked fun, so I ordered one too. It was the Downtown fizz. I don't particularly care for sweet drinks so this wasn't a total win for me, but it was fun to try. The place loaded up quickly and since we were tired and I didn't feel like leaving the hotel after we had hunkered down, I ordered the steak and fries with a side of Brussels. The meal is big enough to share and perfect enough so you're not overly stuffed. After dinner and hogging the seats at the bar for a long while, we ordered another round of drinks and went and sat by the fireplace to relax. All in all, the service was great, the meal and snacks were delicious and the atmosphere was super fun. We met lots of fun people and a good time was had by all.

Burger
Andrew W.

Decided to try out Chip and Joanna's restaurant in their new(ish) hotel. I had heard mixed reviews from friends so wasn't sure what to expect. Our service was great and the food was tasty as well! Our water was very nice and knowledgeable and our food came out quick which was great because we had to catch a Baylor game! Next time I would love to sit up on their rooftop restaurant but it wasn't in the cards today. I would return but would like to sit up in the restaurant at the top of the hotel due to the amazing view they have up there.

Menu March 2025
Doug M.

I needed to drive to Waco from Galveston County to pick up some things. The Mrs. decided to tag along for the one-day roundtrip if I promised to take her to The Silos and lunch. She wanted to see Hotel 1928 and eat lunch at The Brasserie since she had seen the entire remodel episodes on Discovery+. So, I obliged. I did look at my trusty Yelp app before going to the restaurant and noticed it only had three stars. But, I'll always choose a happy wife over a few bad reviews. We normally split dishes but after walking around The Silos most of the morning, we were both famished so we each ordered the 1928 Burger. We also ordered the biscuits as an appetizer. I'll start by saying the Brasserie chef needs to institute some MAJOR quality control. The biscuits were served overdone to the point they were dark brown. The taste was okay but could have been better had they not been slightly burned and crispy. The word "crispy" and "biscuit" should not be used in the same sentence. The burger description on the menu made it sound much better than it actually was. I ordered mine with the peppered bacon; the Mrs did not. The young lady waiting on us asked how we wanted to cooked. We both chose medium. Both were served well-done. Not a hint of pink. The peppered bacon was also overdone and I like crispy bacon but not to the point of burning the bacon. The burger was small, especially for a $21 burger (+ $3 for bacon). If I were to go again (I probably won't), I would send it back and ask for it to be prepared correctly. I will say the fries were really good but the highlight of a $77 lunch review should NOT be French Fries. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. We did not complain as we were both tired and getting ready to drive 3.5 hours back home. We really didn't want to drag out the experience any longer. However, when we come back to Waco, we will not be eating here. Bottom line - If this restaurant wasn't attached to a beautifully remodeled hotel and didn't have the Gains name and notoriety behind it, I'm afraid to say it would be out of business. They desperately need to think about the quality control of what they are serving their customers. I'm sad to say I can only generously give them two stars. They could and SHOULD be better. Bon appétit , y'all.

Steak with side of mash potatoes

Everything was going well before our waiter came, but from that point on the experience went downhill fast. Our server wasn't very helpful, couldn't answer basic questions about the menu, and even gave dirty looks when we asked for clarification. When the food finally arrived, my plate was significantly smaller than my friend's--even though we ordered the exact same thing. On top of that, the silverware was dirty, which is unacceptable for any restaurant. When we brought it up, we were only given $6 off, even though I basically received a kids'-sized portion and still paid nearly $19. Overall, the service and quality just didn't match the price, and I left feeling disappointed. I really hope they improve, because the experience was far from what it should've been.

Dr Pepper fudge cake
Clay B.

Visiting Waco for my wife's birthday we decided to make reservations and stop in. Pros: This place is beautiful! One of the nicest places I've been to in a while. Our waitress was very kind. My Cornish hen had an incredible sauce. It was mustardy and added a much needed acid to the dish. The hen was also cooked very well. Cons: Service was slow even though the restaurant was empty. The pimento cheese tasted like cheese whiz. It desperately needed some salt and acid. I like a little heat in my pimento as well which would've helped a lot. The potatoes in my dish could've used more cook time. Where there was sauce it was excellent...where there wasn't it was pretty basic. My wife said the bow tie dish was ok but bland overall. Needed salt acid like everything else. The dessert was terrible. We got the Dr Pepper fudge cake with gelato. The texture was grainy and not at all like fudge. The gelato was watery and didn't taste like vanilla. Sadly, the fudge cake wasn't warm either. An ok one and done experience. Overpriced for what you get. Cool to see I suppose.

Jennifer J.

Ate at Bertie's rooftop last time we were here. This time we tried the Brasserie and the food was delicious. I can't recall the name of cocktail I ordered, but it was yummy. Ordered the caprese sandwich and it was light and flavorful. I enjoyed the French fries too. The crispy sweet potatoes with drizzled honey was a great side to have as well. I really enjoyed it last time I visited the hotel. Make sure to also stop by and see the library and get a drink while you sit at the rooftop and enjoy the view of Waco from there. Definitely a place to try if you're touring Waco and would like to see the places Joanna and Chip renovated. We also got to see Joanna's mom as she was making her rounds during the day to see the hotel and silos.

Rebecca N.

Believe all the bad reviews about bad service lol we come in are seated, my server goes would you like to drink something other than water? I go I would like a latte, but I don't see it on your menu, could I get a cafe menu with the options. She proceeds to go we don't have that, okay that's fine can you tell me what lattes you have. Barely can list the milks available or syrups available. Alrite that's fine. Order my daughter a kids meal, did not bring me the toast or ask me what toast I want I have to ask for it and she then proceeds to not even know if it comes with it and has to go ask. Then moves at an alarmingly slow speed, which by the way barely checks on us. The final straw was that u ordered a cinnamon roll and noticed on my bill it was 7 dollars when the menu is 5. If I didn't notice I would have been charged two dollars extra which like okay two bucks but it's flipping annoying especially after everything else. Anyway, food was good, place was nice, service sucked and I never tip bad but I was upset.

Banana Pudding
Megan Y.

I ate here for dinner during my stay in Waco on my way to Austin. I was debating between this place and another. I was quite pleased with my choice! After reading the reviews, the reviewers definitely confused me. They must have stricter expectations. I got the macaroni and cheese, kale caesar, and banana pudding. I guess it was weird my dessert came up first, and then the bartender had to go searching for the salad. Nothing tasted bad nor was "cold" as some other diners comment. The servers were a little confused about where to deliver items, despite being completely right. So I guess that's where they lose folks. I'm sad I forgot my mac and cheese leftovers in the hotel fridge. The nice lady even helped me search down a to-go container/lid!

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Lovely brunch, terrific service, pretty setting, I recommend if you're in Waco TX. I had corncakes with eggs

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