Awesome ambiance but the drinks are overpriced for what you get...a glass filled with a large ice…read moreball. Make it worth the price and people will come. Drink was good but hardly anything in the glass.

Man what a really cool place, hidden in plain sight in Belton. I love how you have to "work" to get…read moreto this place. Google will get you into the right area, but you'll have to go through a pizza joint's seating area and head towards the big painting to access the entrance. What a cool experience! Walking in, you're immediately transported to a dark, eerie and ominous yet welcoming room. A full bar on the left? Bookstore with seats on the right? Wow yes please! I went to visit the bar and was impressed by its selective, but adequate spread of options. I ordered a summer spritz and went to go look at the books available. I love how they section off into the different genres while adequately having a good seating area. If you're in the area to explore, this place is it for some good reads and studying. Nice dark but appropriately enhanced environment for some quiet time!

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.

Came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a promotion. I was hoping it would be more intimate, but…read moredespite there being a few other open tables we were seated back to back to a large party. Since it's a small space and echoey, we could not hear ourselves over the group of people talking. Drinks: We started with the Queen Bee cocktail and a red wine. The cocktail was good but I didn't feel the mixture of flavors worked well for my taste. I can't recall the name of the wine but it was a nice wine to pair with red meat. Appetizers: we started with the fried green tomatoes and the Caesar wedge salad. The tomatoes were a little bland and came out cold (not sure if that was on purpose?). The wedge was good but was slathered in dressing which made it a little too rich. *Side note: I realized after we left that complimentary bread was mentioned on the appetizer menu, but I'm unclear if we had to ask for that...? It was never offered nor brought out. I decided against ordering the French baguette because I assumed there was complimentary bread. Entrees: I had the Ravioli Diablo and my husband tried the Sea Bass special that came with clams, mussels and lobster ravioli. The Ravioli Diablo was just OK, kind of a small portion. For the special, he liked the mussels but thought the sea bass was a little overdone. In hindsight, there was a lot going on with that plate; the ravioli was a bit out of place and it could've used a nice risotto or rice instead. Dessert: we tried ordering Creme brulee but they were out so we ordered the "brown butter" cheesecake instead...I'm including the description from the menu and a picture of the bare cheesecake loaf I received with no toppings (I took the picture after my husband took a bite). I'm actually most disappointed about this since I was hoping it would be the part of the meal to make up for the mediocrity of everything else. "Vanilla bean brown butter with candied pecans and soft whipped cream" Honestly I tried to be optimistic but it was overall not the experience I was hoping for. Especially for a $200 bill.

Laid back, warm atmosphere, staff are friendly, drinks are good. Limited parking right in front but…read morethere is a parking lot nearby.

For those in the back, this is a bourbon themed bar. They have a great variety of domestic and…read moreforeign bourbons. Whiskey is also available. Brea and G-Reg were very engaging. They both made excellent drinks. I guess this used to be a feed store. They've added industrial lighting and lounge style furniture. I really like this place. Five stars.

Absolute pass gas on this one…read more Was meeting a few "locals" here. Couldn't find them so l left because I literally felt unwelcome there by myself and I love me a good ol self care beer with the best company - myself. So basically these people had two opportunities to acknowledge me and sell me a cold beverage. And I was feeling a little thirsty. Fool me once is enough for this spot. *Should be zero stars but cool bones to the place. Wish it was more friendly to "non-locals."

The craft cocktails are awesome! Nice to see the place busy. But, I do not like yo see people…read morewalking out due to the long wait times for bar service when the place is busy. Just need to develop some better service procedures. Waiting for over 30 minutes for ones order, not a good thing. Especially since serving the beverages is the business. Really am glad this place is in the neighborhood.

Had my son's 11th birthday party here. Matthew was super helpful with prepping us for the party on…read morewhat to expect and what options we had. Him and his team were super helpful before, during, and after the party. They were auper patient with all of the kiddos running around, keeping popcorn coming and cleaning up the messes that kids inevitably made throughout the party. The venue itself was perfect for us since we had a toddler and 2 children with special needs in attendance. It's basically one big room so it was easy to keep up with where everyone was. There were so many game options, from pong (which the grandparents especially loved), patio games, mortal kombat, Mario kart, the OG duck hunt game, the list goes on. I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or the adults! The crew there did a great job keeping up with our drink and food orders throughout the party. Then afterwards were helpful with rounding up the kids and getting the place cleaned up. I see a 12th birthday party at this location in our future!

From the owner: Retro arcade and patio featuring great drinks, karaoke, and classic board games.read more

Bartenders KNOW what they're doing. Amazing Old Fashions. Perfectly made Cocktails!…read moreGreat comfy seating Intimate Ambiance Sexy lighting regardless of the occasion!! Can't wait to come back!

My wife and I have been going to 1859 for years, and it has earned every visit…read more What sets this place apart isn't just the atmosphere or the trivia nights -- it's the owners' commitment to showing up. On a slow evening with no event on the calendar, 1859 is still open, still serving, and still delivering. That kind of consistency is genuinely rare in Salado, and anyone who lives here knows it. They've recently added a full menu, and the food is excellent -- not bar-food excellent. Actually excellent. These owners put real time and resources into keeping this business worth coming back to. It shows. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing experience. The location was easy to access. Great parking…read more Celebrated a birthday here and was treated with great respect. Food was delicious and staff were highly attentive. The location itself is full of history and a must see! We will be back for sure!

I came here for my birthday dinner, and while the food was good, the service and experience were a…read moreletdown. This restaurant is in a cute farmhouse, and we all got pasta dishes. The chicken fettuccine alfredo was a solid pasta and came in a large portion. I also got a glass of moscato. My friends enjoyed the chicken piccata, triple delight, and shrimp scampi. When I made a reservation over the phone and also when I arrived, I was told by the hostess that there would be something special done for the birthday occasion. I saw in other reviews that they give a small dessert with a message, but they did not do anything of the sort. Our server was extremely slow, and the birthday dessert never came. This was a huge disappointment when I specifically chose this restaurant to celebrate the occasion.

This place is humongous! Great for a large party. Spacious inside and a nice outside area with corn…read morehole. The main door is at the back of the building so I recommend parking in the back. Games to play indoors like darts and axe throwing. We came here to eat, did not participate in any games. Several TVs to watch a game and they will change the channel if requested. If you plan on ordering alcohol, you need to show your id at the front before being seated then they give you a wrist band. The beer wall is self serve with numerous choices. You have to provide a credit card then you swipe a beer card for every pour which charges you by the ounce. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Numerous people will check on you. The food was decent. Sandwiches are big and messy. Highly recommend the sweet potato fries which are crinkle cut. I ordered a French 75 cocktail, a simple classic - it was NOT good. It lacked bubbles and was missing the classic lemon twist. They need training from an experienced mixologist. Bathroom was big and nice but very dark in the stalls.

Your write-up is already great! Here's a refined version with slightly improved flow and word…read morevariety, while keeping your tone and enthusiasm intact: --- This restaurant is such a fun spot! Inside, there are games that adults can enjoy, making it a perfect choice for date night. If the weather's nice, the outdoor area offers cornhole and plenty of comfortable seating--great for relaxing and soaking in the atmosphere. I had a blast sampling the beers on the wall, but the highlight of this visit was definitely the blueberry mulled wine--absolutely delicious. We've been here twice now, and both times the burgers hit the mark. Be sure to say yes to the bacon jam--it seriously takes the flavor up a notch. It's a definite win for us, and I can't wait to come back for more!