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Christopher's World Grille
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(3,248)Set in a 115 year old Texas Ranch House, just 2 miles from Kyle Field, Christopher’s World Grille is the most nationally and locally awarded restaurant in Central Texas including Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the USA, AAA Four Diamond Award, and Open Table Diner’s Choice Awards. In an elegant New Orleans atmosphere, Certified Executive Chef, Christopher Lampo offers a menu of prime steaks, fresh seafoods and pastas. His signature dish is the House Filet with creamed spinach, fried potatoes, béarnaise sauce, crawfish tails, and Port Wine Sauce. Elegant outdoor dining with a wrap-around porch and covered Terrace with cozy fire pits. Highlights include Fresh Seafood, Great Steaks, Charcuterie Boards, Blackened Shrimp Fondue, Almond Crusted Brie, Spicy Shrimp Bisque, French, Italian, Louisiana and Latin American-inspired menu, Craft Cocktails and a Distinctive Wine List. Private Rooms Available.The Republic Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(2,511)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 Do Brasil - College Station
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,479)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.1860 Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,103)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.
One Thirty Five Prime
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(720)For over a decade One Thirty Five Prime has been a place for fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Our commitment is to serve the finest beef, seafood, and farm-to-table produce.Pivovar
Price: Expensive•Brewery•4.7(544)Pivovar features a brewery, restaurant, beer garden, hotel and beer spa. The main floor showcases a traditional Czech brewery specialized for bottom fermented Czech Pilsner lagers. Pivovar is cutting-edge facility implemented in the historical building “New Katy hotel” located in Downtown Waco, immediately next door to the famous Magnolia Silos. Our fusion of Czech and American food makes Pivovar a new cultural pillar to Waco that you are sure to enjoy. Want more Pivovar sign up today to stay in the know!
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Luigi's Patio Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,526)A family legacy brings you the most authentic Italian dining experience in the BCS. With nightly live music, a select Wine and Cocktail list, friendly yet polished service, and your favorite made-from-scratch recipes, you'll be sure to come savor the moment with us time and time again.Ronin
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(1,436)Ronin features elgant farm cuisine with a constantly evolving menu. Set in the beautiful, newly-renovated historic Ice House on Main in downtown Bryan, our restaurant shares an open-air kitchen with our dining room, floor to ceiling exposed brick, and hand-built, suspension tables made from wood salvaged during renovation.
Our menu is updated daily, based on what we have harvested from our garden during that given week. Our farm is located just seven miles from our restaurant. The climate and changing seasons play a major role in what we serve. It is our intention to always provide a variety of menu options and to accommodate any dietary needs.
See what locals rave about in Central Texas
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From verified diners like you
- JJAMIVIPAustin •19 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHad a reservation with special request and it was perfect. Service was pleasant and quick. Enjoyed it much. Food and drinks are very well crafted.More infoWhiskey Cake - Round RockPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Round Rock•4.7
- NNikkiMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoDefinitely a must stop, wholesome food, super friendly staff, beautiful restaurant!More infoMagnolia TablePrice: Moderate• American• Waco•4.7
- KKim & JamieAustin •1 review5.0Dined on May 19, 2025Good was great tasting. Service was also excellent. Wish that lobster was not so ridiculously priced and that they had sweet tea pre made.More infoCheeves Bros. Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Temple•4.5
- DDAKOTAOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review4.0Dined on May 11, 2025Went for mothers day with reservations and was a little busier than we expected but we were able to be seated a few mins before our reserved time. The food we ordered was amazing and the staff were very polite.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, Christopher's World Grille and Gate 12 Bar & Grill
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Texas are Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Ronin and The Dean
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, De Baca Steakhouse and Magnolia Table
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