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    Van's Country Table

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lisa B.

    This is why we eat local while on vacation. Driving home from a long weekend we stopped at Van's for lunch. The smell was inviting. The food was fresh and comforting. I had the pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes. Pickled beets and cole slaw. My husband had the bacon burger. Both were yummy. The local eating there were also really nice.

    Breaded pork tenderloin sandwich
    Tammi W.

    Right by Marengo Caves. Home cooked food. Little homey cafe. Not the best but not the worst.

    pancake, biscuits & gravy
    Madison S.

    This diner is too cute. We ordered a lot of food to try and smashed all of it. No S&P on eggs or anything but overall solid food. The pancake and french toast was butterhome cooking. Our waitress was amazing, really kind girl.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Kelly W.

    Great hot breakfast after camping at Marengo Cave! We come here every year. Nice atmosphere and friendly service

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    Robby G.

    This place is a really nice place. I ordered the steak and eggs(medium), and the steak was cooked beautifully and delicious. The service was also amazing. Would recommend, Five stars.

    Mushrooms, already ate some. really good for a good price as well.
    Jessica G.

    Local place, not busy at the time we arrived. Food was fresh and delicious. Just what I wanted from a local cafe. The fried mushrooms were yum, plump and perfectly cooked. And half the price for more of them than the place I had them in Texas. I ordered the hot ham and Swiss sandwich. The ham was delicious carved ham, again cooked perfectly. So good. Along with my favorite type of fries, crinkle. Precisely browned and nicely fluffy inside. My hubby got the chicken fried steak, and said he enjoyed his meal well (sorry, he's just not super forthcoming with his descriptions, ). But we were both satisfied and felt it was a solid meal for great price. Friendly waitress that seemed new on the job but very nice, willing to ask questions as needed. 1. Suggestion for her, which I think happens frequently to new servers, and those trainer her should have pointed out, that you ask your patrons if you want salad and appetizer before meal or with meal.

    chad v.

    Great little down home country restaurant, I had the country friend steak along with potato casserole, green beans, pickled beats, battered mushrooms, cold slaw, and a home made roll, everything seemed home made and fresh, lots of love and care went in to the preparation down to the gravy and ice tea. Nothing over seasoned or under seasoned it was spot on perfect. A definite stop off when in the area again. Service: polite and 10-10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: great down home,quaint. Food: 10-10 Iv not a complaint in the world out of all we had. Constructive criticism: bathrooms most any place can always be cleaner. And can't ever go wrong with real butter, as Paula dean says lol

    Brittney R.

    Very friendly staff and great food. Been around since 1950s. They have a $2 off coupon for Marengo Cave too.

    Rachel P.

    This is country cooking at its finest. The broasted chicken is amazing, along with the green beans and mashed potatoes. This is not a trendy, millennial restaurant. It's for good country cooking, way out in the middle of the country. Prices are reasonable, servers are friendly, food is delicious. Enjoy!

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    Friendly service, food was fantastic and came quick. Plenty of menu options. Would definitely go back.

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    We stop at Vans on the way to Port Aransas every time. Great food and service. Try it.

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    Excellent food and service. I would recommend giving it a try I have been several times with no complaints.

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    Delightful food and delightful staff. Quick friendly service and the food as always is delicious.

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    Wonderful home cooked meals. Large portions and very friendly service. Been there a few times when I'm traveling through. We will return.

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    Stopped for lunch while visiting the nearby cave. Wonderful home cooking, just like Mom's.

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    10 years ago

    This is great country food. This kind of food does not exist in corporate America! I Love their Chicken!

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    Good quality food. The broasted chicken special was delicious! Service was good. Atmosphere was quiet and cozy during our visit.

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    Great little hole in the wall..... Really good food. And an excellent waitress in Shadey.

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