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Primrose Path Wine Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary European•4.9(681)From the executive chef & owner of The Republic Steakhouse, Primrose Path is a Spanish & Italian style restaurant specializing in tapas, wine, & cocktails. Stunning industrial-chic decor and a lively courtyard patio scene with impeccable service is accompanied by some of the finest and most innovative food & cocktails in the region.The Republic Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(2,497)The only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant in College Station, The Republic Steakhouse is known as the best fine dining steakhouse in central Texas. The Republic specializes in steak and seafood with a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, stunning handcrafted cocktails, and one of the largest whiskey selections in Texas. Impeccable service along with timeless steakhouse decor, The Republic is a steakhouse at its finest.
Casa Mangiare
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(617)We pride ourselves on our commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Our team brings together the freshest and finest ingredients to craft a menu showcasing Italy's rich and diverse flavors. From handmade pasta dishes to succulent seafood and mouthwatering grilled meats, each plate is a masterpiece that tantalizes the senses and satisfies even the most discerning palate.
Our extensive wine list features a carefully curated selection of Italian wines, ranging from well-known classics to hidden gems from small, family-owned vineyards. Our sommeliers are on hand to guide you through the choices, ensuring a perfect pairing that enhances your dining experience.Casa Do Brasil - College Station
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,460)Casa do Brasil is an upscale Brazilian Steakhouse in South College Station serving fire-roasted cuts of USDA Prime Aged Beef, Chicken, Lamb, and Pork served tableside by our Gaucho Chefs. Our Salad Bar features over 50 seasonal dishes, including fresh vegetables, homemade salads, cured meats, imported cheeses, seafood, soup, and more!
Visit our Bar & Patio for Happy Hour specials and a la carte entrée dining. And every Sunday, we offer an unlimited brunch that is family-friendly!
We offer private dining space, catering, and butcher cuts to go through our online ordering system. Visit our website to enquire about private event space or catering.
Gate 12 Bar & Grill
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(1,256)Gate 12 Bar & Grill is the sister restaurant to J. Cody’s Steaks and BBQ. It is a full service steakhouse with a few pasta dishes, seafood plates and chicken offerings and a full bar to round out the menu. There is a private dining room for events of approximately 50 or less.1860 Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,094)Choose from one of our specialty pizzas or select your own ingredients. Our Italian restaurant is a dine in or takeout with a choice farm fresh ingredient menu serving the Navasota, Bryan, College Station area.
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- NNynoishkaCentral Texas •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoLovely place, super beautiful and a super delicious food.More infoMagnolia TablePrice: Moderate• American• Waco•4.7
- JJenniferAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful experience. Great food, great service, and the chocolate cake was the best I’ve ever tasted.More infoWhiskey Cake - Round RockPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Round Rock•4.7
- BBradAustin •14 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 3, 2025This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion.More infoCheeves Bros. Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Temple•4.6
- CCindyAustin •112 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 24, 2025We are greeted warmly, every time we go. The service is good and you know the run is real because you can see how far the wait staff have to run to complete their missions. I like attentive staff, like Emma, who served us on our last two trips there. The food, what I have had there, is good, but there for only three days of the week is an offer, the prime rib special. It is perfect for a big blast of pure joy in eating. Unashamedly, I can say it was great to put a big dent in that well-seasoned piece of meat.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - TemplePrice: Moderate• American• Temple•4.5
Discover Central Texas
Central Texas follows the Interstate 35 corridor from Waco to San Antonio and encompasses all the municipalities in between. This area is rich in diverse heritages that have vastly influenced the food served here. German cuisine is famous in Central Texas, with dozens of family-owned restaurants and bakeries making it easy to find. Another specialty of the region is Southern Texas barbecue. Central Texas has perfected the art of slowly smoking pork and beef to the point that you might not even need sauce! Steakhouses and burger joints round out your beef selections. And restaurants here have been serving Tex-Mex food for generations, thus making it a longtime favorite among locals.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Central Texas include Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Casa Mangiare and Gate 12 Bar & Grill
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Texas are Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Ronin and Juanita's Tex Mex Cantina
Bottomless brunch in Central Texas is available at Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Casa Mangiare and Gate 12 Bar & Grill
The most romantic restaurant in Central Texas is Casa Mangiare
Restaurants in Central Texas with a great view include Gate 12 Bar & Grill, Casa Do Brasil - College Station and Primrose Path Wine Bar
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