I made reservations for my best friends birthday, upon arrival were greeted immediately with a smile and a reserved table. Food and drinks were great, our waitress was amazing. This is a great local find, we will be back! read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The worst service ever. My husband and I came in at noon looking forward to having brunch. When we arrived the restaurant was pretty empty. Besides my husand and I, there was one other party seated in the dining area. We were seated at the table pretty prompt and got our water and that was the extent of the service we got. It took the waitress 10 mins to take our order and another 20 mins to get a drink from the bar that my husband ordered,, why it took so long, no clue as there were only 3 people at the bar. After we placed our orders, 2 other groups came in and were seated and their order was taken almost immediately. Within 15 mins of them ordering, their food arrived and one by one the party that placed their order after us all got their food, while my husband and waited for close to an hour. The excuse we received was there was a glitch in the device used to take the order. How that impacts us not getting our food while others did, go figure. Extremely disappointed in this place and it's service. You have lost a local customer. read more

We stop here for dinner after a day out at a nearby vineyard. We'd been wanting to try this place for some time and took the opportunity of mid-week to try it. I ordered the Airline Chicken and my wife had the double bone pork chop. I also had a wedge salad. Service was friendly and quick. We ordered a Daily special Margarita for her and a filthy martini (vodka) for me. The Margarita was small (not worth the $13) and according to my wife not very good. My martini was ok but not quite filthy as advertised. The wedge salad was large, packed with bacon, tomatoes, and really nice blue cheese dressing. My wife's pork chop meal was large and very tasty. The huge chop was laid on a bed of wild rice and accompanied by a slaw of Brussels sprouts. My chicken was amazing. Tender, juicy, and really tasty. It was laid on a bed of mashed potatoes and accompanied by roasted Brussels sprouts. Overall it was a great meal, but next time we'll pass on the drinks. Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Drinks 7/10 Overall 8/10 read more

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This is a rare but exciting find off the well-beaten path. Re-done with no expense spared, and re-vamped for the perfect elevated (but quaint) date night on the town. The service is great: don't think city steakhouse etiquette-we are in the country after all-but the staff is incredibly kind and goes above and beyond. The food will not only meet, but surpass your average "foodie" expectations, especially if you go for the Brussels spouts or filet mignon. Don't get me started on the dessert Needless to say this is mine, the locals and nearby townies favorite "go-to" for a nice dinner so you're likely to run into some friendly faces. Since I don't gate-keep: I welcome you in on our "little secret" to see for yourself why it should be added on your weekend rotation! read more

Fatigued being snubbed by the Austin attitude or the swanky on point amazing oh my gosh Otto's in Frederickberg? Maybe you are looking outside the "Berg" or even outside Marble Falls for an interesting upbeat small town feel with a very good profile? Well, look no further than "The Standard on Vaughn". IMHO it's worth the fairly short drive which includes plenty of visual charm nestled all around in a by-gone-era. The street is cozy and seems to nestle & welcome you towards "The Standard". Be fairly assured as you step inside and your feet touch the cute artifactual black & white tight tile work, you will look up to be warmly greeted on arrival and expected. The menu is a good assortment of wholesome on trend yum with room to grow. Is it me? The whole staff buzzes from kitchen to floor staff with a rare seen synergy. Fantastic. I was impressed with the hours they keep, the hiring manager's skills, the quality glistening kitchen seen pulsating through a bright big picture window complete with an American flag and top of all of that...pride of everything. That made me smile. They are independent but they have strong scaffolding to partner with community, vendors and in speaking with the manager and open minded to up and coming culinary products such as Elk and other concepts. What a platform! Why not give them a try? I will be back on my next cheerful trip to the region and be sure to explore the brunch menu items. Double yum. read more

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The food and service was great and would definitely recommend. Lovely decor, charming place.

On one of our many drives back from Lake Buchanan, my husband and I were craving steak this time so out comes my phone to google restaurants and I found a hidden gem in Bertram called the Standard on Vaughn. We had no expectations being in a smaller community but man o' man this place did NOT disappoint! We were greeted by friendly hostesses and Our server James was spectacular! He knew the menu, wine and specials with ease! Our steaks were phenomenal! Our only regret was not knowing about this place sooner and will come back here on our next adventure to the lake! read more

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Our lunch date to The Standard on Vaughan was everything ! The restaurant has the best vibe. The decor is amazing. Our server was so sweet. I ordered the club sandwich to share. It was just great. The fries were top notch. My husband ordered Farmer Keith's Breakfast. He was pleasantly surprised they served it with grits, and ate every bite. Our server said we needed to visit for dinner too, can't wait. read more

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We went on Valentine's Day. I know I'm late on posting. This place is amazing! We had a 4 course meal. Our waitress was wonderful. She kept checking in on us. The ambiance was nice too they have a decent size bar area and had TCM station playing Some like it Hot with Marilyn Monroe Classic movie. Overall I rate this experience as a classy establishment hidden gem in Bertram Tx. read more

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Second time I have been here and consistently good food in a nice restaurant. I do recommend making reservations and they seem to fill up quickly. They have a bar area and a dining room. We were seated in the dining area which is very comfortable and pretty well lit. We arrived around 5:30 but they turn down the lights at a certain point and it's a bit darker than I would prefer. They have a large drink selection and some craft drinks. I like Old Fashioned drinks but you need a quality bourbon; they use Four Roses and they make an amazing Old Fashioned so I would assume the rest of their drinks are good. They have a good list of appetizers; we have tried the deviled eggs and those are very good. This visit we tried the Spinach Artichoke Dip and the Bruschetta. Warning: the Spinach Artichoke Dip is big enough for four people. Our server told us we would likely take some of it home which in fact we did do. However, for both the dip and bruschetta, the pita chips and bread were very stale/old. We even asked for some fresher bread for the bruschetta and our server only brought out more of the same. It's amazing that such a nice restaurant would serve stale/old bread and pita chips. And the pita chips weren't crispy as would have been preferred with the dip. The bread that came with the bruschetta was stale. So unfortunate because the sides themselves were quite good. For a starter, we had a wedge salad; like the starters, this is quite big. It comes with plenty of blue cheese dressing and it was very good. For our entrees, we both ordered the Filet Mignon medium rare. This is my second time dining here and my second time having the Filet Mignon medium rare. It isn't. What I was served both times is medium... borderline medium well. I didn't say anything the first time I ate here but this most recent was with someone different and the first thing they said when cutting into the steak is "this isn't medium rare". There is absolutely no pink center so whatever you normally order, go one less. It would be interesting to see how the steak would come out if ordered rare instead of medium rare. It's unfortunate because the beef seems to be quality meat. For sides, we had the marinated and grilled mushrooms and asparagus. The mushrooms were a big disappointment. They didn't taste like fresh mushrooms but rather something out of a can. But they came marinated in a dark gravy type of sauce. I have never had mushrooms served any other way than marinated in garlic butter with possibly a bit of white wine. But these small pieces of mushrooms instead of fresh cremini mushrooms either sauteed whole or sliced in half. The grilled asparagus was excellent. They have a decent dessert menu and we had the 3-layer chocolate cake which was more than enough for two people. Really nice restaurant but disappointing with some of the ingredients such as the bread and pita chips not being fresh, over cooked steaks (twice) and a dark gravy used for "marinated" mushrooms. But, I do still recommend this restaurant. It is quite a nice restaurant but you can come fairly casual. read more

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Living locally we generally have to head in for dinner. We have been excited to observe the positive reviews and consistency with which the parking on Vaughn has been occupied. We decided to have a Friday date night, as per usual they were busy. Per recommendations from reviews we made a reservation and were seated immediately. We were sat on the bar side at high tops, we are both blessed with long legs so we were nice and comfy. The building is beautiful, I think I read somewhere it's a nice blend of new and old and I agree 100%. In a small town, I appreciate the effort to respect the grace of the older building's. Our waitress was prompt and quickly delivered drinks and homemade table chips. The chips had some seasons on them, good flavor, not over whelming. For appetizer we had the spinach dip, a favorite of the misters. It had fresh spinach and was topped with bread crumbs. Served with fried pita bread. Good flavor, very generous serving. We enjoyed it, but didn't tackle even half. For dinner we tried the pork chop and picancha steak, with a side of macaroni and cheese (sides are separate and family style). It did take a bit to get our food, it's a Friday night and they had a pretty solid seating. It wasn't terrible and we didn't mind. It is a longer building than wider and with a good set of tables it was a bit loud. They have music going and two large tv's above the bar. All in all just a solid Friday night crowd in a small town. When the food came, presentation was solid, and portions large. The pork chop is a double bone in, it was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend the macaroni and cheese, grateful for the portion size--very creamy. My steak was perfect, it was served with a sauce, not sure what it was, didn't ask or taste, I didn't need it! I wanted to try the dessert--it looked amazing, we were just too full. Overall good dinner, good service and super close to home for us. The food is good quality, it is a bit more expensive for the town but not off par with a nice restaurant in Austin area. read more

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We had dinner last night at The Standard on Vaughan. There were four of us. The food was wonderful. I had the Bone-In Beef Short Rib. It was like having Sunday dinner at my Grandma's house. A couple of us had the Salmon and both raved about it. I can't remember what the fourth in our party had but after everyone said there meal was wonderful. We had Deviled Eggs as an appetizer. They were great. We got the Mac and Cheese as a side. It, too, was great. The service was very good, friendly and professional. The restaurant is a bit loud. At least, that is what the couple we were with said. I didn't think it was too loud and even if it was that was because the other tables were having such a good time. Nothing wrong with that. I'm giving this review 5 Stars because I just reheated the Short Rib leftovers and they were as good today as last night. read more

As soon as you walk in, you will love the atmosphere. It is larger inside than it looks outside. The food is fantastic - we had deviled eggs, crab cakes, elk, sirloin, Brussel sprouts and asparagus. The service was wonderful and attentive. A little expensive but great for a celebration. read more

Cute restaurant in such a small town. We were staying at an air bnb for our 1st marriage anniversary and planned on eating at the standard for brunch. The staff was really friendly. However the food was just okay...sort of. I got the steak and eggs and asked for medium well for both the steak and eggs. I received a medium rare steak and runny eggs. Also the plate was just steak, 2 eggs, and sliced tomatoes. Pretty simple meal for the cost in my opinion, nothing that made me go "wow". And their latte machine was not working at the time too. I was disappointed since the reviews were hyping this place up. I'm all about 2nd chances so maybe we'll come back to try their dinner choices one day. Hopefully it'll be better experience. read more

We used to love The Standard when they first opened but I have not been impressed with the customer service lately. Last weekend they lost our Mothers Day Reservation and were like oh well ... then today out for a moms afternoon since we didn't get to last weekend. Ya I'm not put together just out to get nails done and a drink with my friend. We were ready to order another round but the bartenders completely ignored us. There were only 2 other groups at the bar and 2 bartenders plus management and runners behind the bar. I'm big on service and will take care of those that take care of me but when I am completely ignored, Why would we come back and spend our money in this establishment. There aren't many choices in Bertram respect all patrons. read more

Great place with fantastic ambiance, atmosphere, charming, warm with incredibly personable staff. Came in for the first time and felt right at home like a local repeat customer on the first try. We were seated and got immediate attention where we started with the deviled eggs. Just loved the touch of truffle and were perfect. We followed with a jumbo shrimp cocktail that was again perfectly cooked with a traditional catsup based sauce presented on a dish, not a cocktail glass. I thought afterward should have ordered some horseradish sauce to spice it up, maybe next time. We had a few old fashions from the bar and they were again really good and came with a single artisan ice cube in the whiskey glass. The entrees were some of their steaks that are really the highlight of the evening that were way larger than I expected the cuts to be and were unable to completely finish as the sides are huge too. Couples should consider just splitting the entrees especially if it's steak and just share a single side so you have room for dessert. The portions are so generous it's a challenge to actually not take leftovers home. We loved this place for dinner and will have to come back soon for either the breakfast or the lunch. read more

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Great food and great service! Thrilled to have a new place that isn't burgers. We will be back. read more

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We've dined here a couple times to celebrate birthdays. We only go out to eat for special occasions & The Standard on Vaughan did not disappoint. My husband got the barramundi special (so good!!) & I ordered the picanha. The picanha was tough & chewy so I couldn't eat it, but my husband happily ate it. The 2nd time we ate here, I got the salmon & it was delicious. We'll be back soon to celebrate another birthday & we're looking forward to it! We love the ambiance, great food, & friendly staff! read more

The appetizer was not the best we got the pork belly. Drinks are strong! The steak and macaroni was 10 out of 10 so good cooked perfectly! It was so clean and I loved the environment read more

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My husband and I made reservations for our anniversary last night. Absolutely loved the good, service, ambiance, everything. From the hostess to our server we received service with a smile. We did mention it was our anniversary when we booked and when we got there they had given us a sweet note wishing us a happy anniversary with a sweet surprise. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our special night, extra special. read more

We celebrated our anniversary. It was the perfect ambiance. The staff are so kind and very attentive. This is a big thing for us. I had the salmon dish. See their menu. The grits!!!!! Just do it. You're welcome. Hubby had the steak (bavette sp?) - it was amazing! We had the weekly special appetizer: roasted garlic and Brie!! This place is a hidden gem!!! If you're by Austin, stop by The Standard on Vaughan in Bertram TX. read more

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Cute local restaurant in Bertram. Loved the ambience and local feel. Great service. We went during brunch hours, however they were still able to accommodate the deviled eggs from dinner menu. Also they modified a chicken and waffle meal to a chicken and fries meal for my kids. Loved the club sandwich! Had prefect sourdough bread, house made mayo aïoli, and crunchy lettuce. The burger was also really good, quality meat and Briche bun. House made chips and fries were also a good accompaniment. Had a great afternoon at lunch and walking around nearby antique and boutique shops. read more

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The standard is a unique place nestled in downtown Bertram. It's a restaurant with superb ambiance and high elegance. I love going here to get some of the best food and service I've ever had! It's a must if you're in the area!! read more

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Wonderful restaurant full of delightful hostess and waitresses. The staff is attentive, kind, and accommodating. Offered recommendations and thoroughly enjoyed the Deviled Eggs appetizers, the Italian Salad options (with salmon and another with chicken), the bone-in short rib, and the dauphinoise potatoes were incredible. We delighted in the Triple Chocolate cake and wonderful toppings of whipped cream and strawberries. We loved dining in and will be retuning in the next day or so! read more

We are staying at Buchanan Dam and wanted to meet a friend from Pflugerville for a couple of drinks. Found this great place in Bertram. Service was excellent, people there so nice. Old building, big inside with long bar, very comfy. Margaritas were very good. We only had appetizers - shrimp cocktail and bruschetta were delicious. Nice burratta ball with lovely roasted tomatoes. Just the snack we needed. Friday night and the bar filled up fast!!! Would love to go back for dinner! read more

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We've been before and we're pleased with everything but I'm sorry to say that after our most recent visit we will not be back. Steak was very tough like some cheap steak you'd buy at HEB. Sides had zero seasoning. My wife's steak had no seasoning on it and she said it was tough. The service was good but whoever is doing the cooking did not care about their job and it shows. Zero effort given by the kitchen. read more

Very friendly service, tastey meals and great atmosphere. Enjoy that the business hours are pretty open. When the restaurant is crowded, it is difficult for my old ears to hear. read more

Classy Americana Dining comes to Bertram. Whether you are there for their wonderful breakfast/brunch, lunch, or supper you are in for a real treat and a fabulous experience. The menu is short, but really well thought out, and the servers Jenny, Susan, Nikki, and others are all well-known in the local Bertram, Liberty Hill restaurant community and are the absolute best around. The chefs will also work off of the menu for you to accommodate your likes dislikes and desires. For example, I offer you "Keith's Omelet." The owners are a married couple of Nashville music professionals, the wife from a well-known prominent local family. They also own the Globe Theatre across the street, bringing top-notch, pro-quality acts to our quiet little Texas country town. You can also see such wonderful entertainment in the restaurant as well. Some have bawked at the menu prices, but in the realm of restaurants, you get what you pay for, and it is well worth the asking and is in no way exorbitant. The place really is first rate, and I wish them all the best in this endeavor. read more

Holy cats, I had heard this place was good, but wow. Right in the middle of downtown Bertram, Texas is an absolute jewel, a top-five fine dining experience in the area. The cocktails were fantastic, so arrive before your reservation - which you need, by the way, even on a Wednesday night - and enjoy a libation or two. Everything we ordered was solid, but the standout was the ribeye, which was the best I have had in a long time. Despite being a completely authentic steakhouse experience, the prices are quite reasonable, especially for the quality. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Great food ! Outstanding customer service. We have had Supper and Brunch both were really good !

Service was friendly and knowledgeable. That was quite possibly the best steak I've ever had and the dining area and bar are absolutely stunning. It was quite busy, but then again, we did go on a Saturday night. Clearly, it's the place to be! Considering the level of service and the chef's expertise, we found the place reasonably priced. No, it's by no means a bargain, but the food was INSANELY good. My only complaint was the time to get the food out. Our reservation was for 7 PM and we left the restaurant at 8:50. We only had an appetizer and the meal. We took our dessert to-go because we were ready to get on home. I think we will try for either an earlier or later time or maybe a different night. However, like I said, the staff was all so lovely and it's just a beautiful space. I kept saying to my husband "omg, can you believe this is Bertram?!"...since I grew up there. We shared the baked Brie, the wedge, he had steak and I had a pork chop. Then we had the Dauphinoise potatoes...holy smokes... the French version of potatoes au gratin with heavy cream and thinly sliced potatoes... divine! We finished up with the lemon cream cake. It seemed like a close cousin to the lemon cream cake they used to serve at Olive Garden...don't know if they still do, but dang, it was good. We look forward to trying them at brunch or lunch sometime. read more

Great food and great atmosphere. Loved everything about this place! It is a hidden gem in a small town away from the crowds of Austin. The drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts are thoughtfully prepared and so delicious! We will be back soon. read more

This place was incredibly charming, delicious and the customer service was great from the moment we walked in! It has an old world meets new world charm which is ambient rich in history with a modern flare. We both ordered salads, one with salmon and one with chicken and we shared an order of their house made fries. Everything was delicious! The portions were a great size and if I could eat their fries all day every day with that honey mustard dressing I would! Highly recommended!! read more

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My wife and I ate here this evening for our anniversary. We live nearby and thought we'd try it. Glad we did! We had an anniversary card waiting for us on our table, and scored a free dessert! We picked the devilled eggs for our appetizer and they were excellent - creamy and very tasty given the included truffles. We both ordered the ribeye for our mains, along with the asparagus. The steak was outstanding, full of flavor. The staff were friendly but casual and not overbearing. We met the GM who was very welcoming.and gave us somebackground info about the place.. Great ambience, and the drinks were spot-on as well. Great place! read more

Got spot for a great meal! They have fun and delicious appetizers!! Live music ! Great service!! Been a couple times for birthday celebrations- plan on many more visits! The salmon and ribeye are amazing,,, highly recommend!!! read more

Food was excellent. James was attentive to our needs and really took care of us! He made the experience of the Standard enjoyable.

Pros: Great ambience. Brussel sprouts, picanha steak, Mac & cheese all very tasty. Con's: Very dry and bland airline chicken. I politely requested some type of gravy and they brought out chicken broth. It was a bit better, I suppose. But the big problem was the service. We were there on a Wednesday night and it was busy but not crowded. There were empty tables around. After our food was served our waiter disappeared. At the end of the meal, I finally got a second glass of water. I won't go back, but perhaps you should try it and maybe you will have better luck... Just don't order the chicken. read more

We were celebrating a birthday. Five entrees and five disappointments. Both steak dinners did not have the same doneness throughout, both mahi and salmon were dry and the special was inedible. Salad, macaroni and cheese, service and drinks were the highlight of the evening. Prices did not reflect quality nor price charged. Ambiance did not represent a high end restaurant. No plans to return. read more

Came in on a Saturday afternoon at 3pm with a group of 6 people. The restaurant was completely empty except for 2 couples at the bar, but there were reserved signs on all the tables. We told the hostess that we wanted to get a few rounds of drinks and some appetizers, and were told they could only seat us at the bar. So we sat at the bar, ordered our first round of drinks, and quickly realized that the bar was not an easy place for us to talk amongst our group of 6, so I asked the hostess if we could move to a table, as the restaurant was completely empty. She told me that they were all reserved for dinner (in 2+ hours) and so they couldn't seat us at a table, which seemed weird because it was 3pm and we could have easily left by 4:30 to not disrupt their reservations that night. Apparently they are a restaurant that is incapable of turning over a table between parties. There was one table at the back of the bar without a reserved sign that was empty except for a computer sitting on it. We asked the bartender if we could sit there and she said no, because that's where the manager likes to sit. (Never saw the manager sitting there at all, just his computer.) So we closed out after our single round of drinks and left. We would have easily spent $250 but the sale obviously wasn't important to them as they seemed very disinterested in accommodating us and preferred to have a completely empty restaurant until their dinner rush. The only reason for 2 stars is because there was a sweet lady at the hostess stand who was very apologetic and seemed like the only one who cares if they have customers. Next time we will take our gusts and money elsewhere. read more

Absolutely found a gem in Bertram- we were leaving our campsite at lake Buchanan and saw this on Yelp - this little place is offering up big flavor - don't miss this one - we're already planning our next trip out - if your in the area looking for an amazing breakfasts make this your stop - you won't be disappointed!! Everyone in this place is extremely friendly - Vanessa took fantastic care of us and you almost get that Speak easy vibe - thanks for the experience- we will be back read more

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