My family has been going to 96 West for years, and it has always been one of our favorite places in Brenham. Sonya is one of our favorite waitresses! She is always so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and she somehow manages to make every visit feel extra special. The food is consistently great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff genuinely make you feel like family every time you walk through the doors. Even our 13-month-old is a huge fan -- the Gouda Mac and Cheese is always a hit, and watching the little happy dance after every bite has become one of our favorite parts of visiting! Tammi runs a well-established restaurant and is one of the kindest souls you will ever meet! The wait staff are some of the sweetest people you'll meet, and they treat everyone with warmth and respect. The restaurant itself has such a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, whether you're stopping in for a casual lunch or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends. Their menu offers something for everyone, and every meal we've had there has been fresh, flavorful, and served with care. You can tell the team takes pride in creating a place where the community can gather, relax, and enjoy great food together. read more

Service was good Wait time was minimal Not very kid friendly Good patio seating but needs more umbrellas Nachos 8/10 Chips where burnt Beet salad. 7/10 Filling but beets needed to be roasted. Flatbread 8/10 Soggy bread Sliders 10/10 read more

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Great food and even better service. The shrimp and grits were the best I have had ever! Shoutout to Georgia great job! A hidden Gem for sure. read more

Fantastic as always! Great drinks, great food, wonderful atmosphere! The service is fast and professional and the staff always welcoming. read more

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The ambience was nice, but the white staff was super slow and it wasn't even busy. Maybe a dozen people total in the restaurant. The food was a good quality but overpriced for what you were getting. There are some type of sauce on the filet mignon that cannot identify nor did it taste good. It was almost a pinkish purple color. I have no clue what it was supposed to be, but it did not taste good whatsoever. Before I go back to the place, I'll go to a better quality restaurant same pricing and have more selections in Houston Austin. read more

This place is super cute and seems to be the most upscale restaurant in downtown Brenham. We had the very delicious spinach artichoke dip. Their ciabatta bread is so good. We got Caesar salad and also a flat bread and breakfast steak. Everything was cooked very well and tasty. Their service was stellar and nice atmosphere. We will definitely return! read more

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Not family friendly! Brunch time, and our 2 year old was never not right next to us, and was not in anyone's way when she got fidgety after we all finished eating. Yet we were admonished and told to control her by management. We used the restroom, looked at the elk skull, touched the bricks and named the colors of the art on the walls in the empty wine room. Out of anyone's way. It was a lovely experience until some management person, or perhaps the owner, forced our fabulous server (host was also great) to tell us to basically leave, aka your kid has to sit at the table or you can't be here. You've got great workers; stop giving them a bad rap! I'm a new parent, but it's pretty reasonable, I'm finding, that restaurants accept that a certain age range needs to move around more than others. If you are using the excuse that "we have hot beverages that could be spilled on someone because of your child", then just make your brunch "not kid friendly", and be up front. See how people feel about that. Or... space your tables more safely? (I was almost bumped by an expediter with coffees). Again, our little one was never just cruising on their own; they were helicoptered and within arms reach at all times. Review your footage if you think otherwise. Honestly if the food was superb this might have been not been a big deal, but it was just solidly "good to decent". This was going to be our weekly meetup with new family in Austin, but I guess our party of 5, and every other month our party of 12, will go elsewhere. We still tipped well! read more

96 West - Before it got busy - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Prompt service and a cool vibe. Gnocchi soup was fresh and tasty. Salad with a very tender flank steak was large and very flavorful read more

96 West - Southwestern salad with steak. - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Greeted pleasantly and got to sit by the window. Morgan was personable and helpful. Cute restaurant with a bar area as well as tables. Chose the Temptress cocktail to start with. The Texas sliders were as good as the description sounded. Love the addition of the jalapeño pimento cheese. Great little lunch! read more

One of those rare beautiful spring days where sitting out on a shady patio after a leisurely Sunday drive, sipping a glass of bubbly Prosecco just feels like a dream. Y'all, this cute place on the square in Brenham is that dream brought to life. Sonia, or waitress, is doing a good job balancing a full patio of guests' drinks orders, meals, and checks; we have cool drinks in our hands and an order in to the kitchen within just a few minutes. We have a hummus plate with olive add-on for a starter, then chicken Caesar for hubs and the sweet potato breakfast hash with eggs for me. With as modern-artistic as the atmosphere is, we're excited to see if the food continues the aesthetic. The hummus plate is _beautiful_. It would be worth the drive to Brenham _just_ for this! The hummus has a roasted red pepper look to it and, trust me, the olives add-on is 100% worth itfat green olives and dark brown kalamata olives with a surprise surplus of garlic cloves, all drizzled with high quality oil and crushed red pepper flakes. This is just DEVINE. Cesar salad- peppery, in a GREAT way! And the Parmesan crisp was a perfect Addison (we had ours with no croutons, and thanks to the crisp, you really don't need them!) The eggs on my hash came out over cooked (I had asked for over medium, and Sonia said that's how they usually come). A quick request for a re-do and they were on my plate in just a few moments. The sweet potatoes tastes like fall: roasted and warm and bacon-laced perhaps a smidge of maple, with all the kind of comfort of being over at your favorite Auntie's house and she's fixed you a special breakfast before all the other relatives arrive. (PS: the second set of eggs were PERFECT and that drippy yolk really pulls the dish together!) (PSS: I had the salad verde on the side. Yall, that would've been gilding the lily, it so didn't need it) We ordered a second round of the hummus for dessert. Yes. It was THAT good. We'll head home happy and sated, grateful for finding this little gem in Brenham. This was such an excellent meal! Compliments to the chef!! Follow our adventures online: www.tent-on-wheels.blogspot.com read more

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The food was delicious. It was great to have the gluten free options clearly marked. This is a fun casual atmosphere as well!

Went early one evening. Very nice atmosphere. Crabcakes were wonderful. Service was remarkably slow. The restaurant was about 2/3 full. A couple sat down after we ordered appetizers and we noticed they were getting their check before our entrees arrived. Steak was tough but my wife's meal was wonderful. We had to ask another server for a desert menu and never got refills. B for food and F for service. read more

Food delicious and great customer service! I always have all had good experience !! Place is amazing ! read more

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**PRO TIP: Get the Brussels Sprouts!** Pleasantly surprised by 96 West. We had a very nice meal here. Cute patio -- we had no issue parking our toddler in a stroller next to our table. The only issue with the patio is that we were being attacked by a relentless bee. Had to execute the poor guy with my shoe -- he kept going after my toddler. Not sure if there's anything the restaurant can do about this though. Good menu with ample options. The food was tasty. I enjoyed the Roasted Beet Salad while my fiancé liked his Airline Chicken Breast. The show stealers however were the Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts (so good) and the Soup of the Day (a gnocchi soup). I'd definitely recommend this restaurant -- it was the best meal we had while in Brenham. read more

Ninety Six West in Brenham, Texas, offers a brunch experience that feels like a warm embrace. Nestled in the heart of this charming town, the restaurant exudes a cozy, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. The brunch menu is a delightful medley of flavors, perfectly balancing traditional favorites with creative twists. This is obvious in how we ordered: nachos and a flatbread. Ha. The service at Ninety Six West is impeccable. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, ensuring that your coffee cup is always full and your needs are promptly met. Their warmth and hospitality enhance the overall dining experience, making you feel like a cherished guest read more

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When in downtown Brenham, go 96 West. I've dined there twice - once for light apps/drinks and, most recently, for dinner with my mom - and both experiences were lovely. The farm-to-table menu offers everything from appies (not really tapas), soups, salads, flatbreads, and entrees like gourmet burgers, fish, chicken, and steaks. On my recent visit during the winter holiday freeze (bbrrr), we got the burrata over heirloom tomatoes (do it), gnocchi special, sliders with homemade pimento cheese, chicken noodle soup, wine, and hot teas. Happy hour is Wednesday through Friday 4-6pm with $2-off beer, house wines, and well drinks (but at the bar only). They do have a dog-friendly patio with prime people watching of downtown goers. read more

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We had such a nice brunch here yesterday. Our server was excellent! She made such great recommendations for us. We decided on pineapple mimosas, the beet salad, chicken & waffles, and the salmon flatbread. The names aren't exact but they were all delicious and gave our palette a great flavor. So glad we stopped in here. The ambiance was pretty chill. They had a really nice hostess and waitstaff. I would come here again. read more

96 West - Pineapple mimosa - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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only reason for 2 star was service and the wedge fries were very good. We ordered chicken noodle soup and chicken lettuce wraps. The soup was basically water, and the lettuce wraps was a bowl with chopped raw cabbage, with a few pieces of what looked like diced precooked chicken. all of it was cold, including the sauce- like it had been premade and sitting in a refrigerator. don't know how this place has 5 stars read more

Interesting place. Very clean and modern facade and interior with a focus on cocktails as many tables around us were just drinking and eating starters. My wife wanted two different things that were on two different entrees. She asked if they would take one from each and to my surprise, they said yes. She really enjoyed her steak. We ordered the artichoke dip but it wasn't very cheesy as we see in other restaurants so it was kinda grim eating. Artfully presented but not as bad for you as we have hoped! I had the flatbread pizza and it was excellent. Overall its well above average restaurant with a bright future. read more

The food was incredible and the service was top notch....will definitely stop in again when in Brenham!!

Made reservations here for a friends birthday and we really enjoyed it. The ambiance was quiet and laid back, but still had an upscale feel. We ordered dirty martinis and a Chardonnay to start and ended up just order appetizers for the meal. The table favorite was the spinach and artichoke dip and the sliders. The wedge fries and hush puppies were also fantastic. Food came out quick and service was awesome! Great spot for a dinner date because it is a little more intimate. read more

96 West - Sliders, wedge fries, hushpuppies - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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The mushroom flatbread was absolutely amazing and the service was also great. The ambience was wonderful. It was a beautiful day and we sat on the patio. read more

96 West - Roasted Mushroom Garlic Flatbread - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Incredibly great! Food: delicious! Service by Miguel was exemplary. Hostess was lovely and helpful. read more

96 West - Strawberry salad with chicken. Brussels sprouts. Both sooo yummy! - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Came for brunch and the food is very bland. I had chicken and waffles ($22). It was weak. My wife had a salad with chicken also $20 something and she thought it weak as well. My daughter had the sliders and they were good. Service was good. This place has an upscale feel but it's typical of a bougie millennial restaurant. All hat no cattle. Don't recommend this one. read more

Sat there for 15 minutes and no one came to check on us or get drink order. Several other groups came in and servers were immediately taking drink orders. Menu looked good wish I had a chance to order. read more

Had a girls trip to darling Brenham. This was our favorite meal we had as it had an elegant and cozy ambiance, our bartender/server made delicious martinis and she was beautiful and kind and made the entire experience inviting and relaxing as my college bestie and I lingered for a long time catching up and reminiscing on perfectly crafted cocktails. We had the gluten free flatbread and it was crispy and savory and loaded with fresh mushrooms, arugula, feta cheese and finished with balsamic glaze. I can't wait to return- it's located in the darling town square which is decorated so festively for the holidays in December. This will be a yearly tradition for us . read more

96 West - Delicious gluten free mushroom, arugula and goat cheese flat bread - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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Atmosphere? Congenial. Cocktails? Top notch. Food? Delicious! Service? Speedy and delightful. For an unexpected stop passing through, this turned into a memorable experience for us. My personal choice for brunch was the extraordinarily tasty salmon flatbread with dill cream cheese, capers, and pickled red onions and topped with everything but the bagel seasoning. Enough for me plus sharing with the table. It was a crowd pleaser. Made me wish I was a local so I could come back often. read more

96 West - 96 West - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Food was good. Service was a little shaky at times but management stepped in to help out. The salmon was a little dry, flatbread and peppers were definitely tasty. Atmosphere was nice so would recommend this when in Brenham read more

96 West - Salmon - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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Went here for an engagement party yesterday- they were very attentive and service was quick. The food was delicious- I ordered the salmon with Brussels sprouts and capers, the Brussels were a little oily, but I believe that was due to the capers. The staff was on top of it, even with lots of others in the restaurant. read more

Perfect! Perfect service. Perfect and delicious food. Perfect range of craft beers. Perfect location. Perfect interior design. Love it! Perfect place for grownup food and conversation either at one of the small tables looking out the big front window or at one of the two bars where you can chat it up with the bartender and other folks who pop in for apps and or food and drinks. You MUST try the Wild Mushroom Flatbread. Eat it all, even if it means you take something else home in a box! One of the best things I've had lately. Also, if they are available, I love the Texas Goat Cheese Peppadews-sweet picante peppers stuffed with goat cheese and drizzled with basalmic reduction. I hear they might be leaving the menu, but I hope not! Spinach dip and sliders are also great choices. The red barstool in the center of each bar is just for fun, but it's little details like that that I say makes a place special. read more

96 West - I do Peppadews! - New American Near Me - Brenham, Texas

What a wonderful ambience it was!!!!! It was one of the best places that I have been to, where the ambiance was a million bucks but the food was not!!!!! The food was reasonably priced - 5 items within $120!!!! Superb indeed and not trivial - Texas Goat Cheese Peppadews where the poblano was so eclectic, I asked our host, Miguel A. for the place and he asked the chef and gave me the specifics!!!! So helpful!!! Ask for him when you go!!!! Souther hushpuppies for the vegetarian palette melted in our mouth and was so tasty and savory!!! Somed bacon mac and cheese, sumptuous and complete!!! Wild Mushroon Flatbread was one of the best vegetarian dishes in such an Amerrican restaurant that anyone can enjoy!!! The bread was very choicefully made, crisp tobite, but melted in the mouth. Italian Prosciutto Flatbread was not at all chewy and it was so tasty, the little one devoured it and then asked for more!!!! The wedge fries were unbeleivably crispy for a very long time!!!!! We didnt have any leftover to take back!!!!! Go and enjoy this wonderful place in this idyllic town with one of the best fire engine history and museum!!!! read more

The food and drinks were amazing! My group of 4 all had different things, each one was excellent. The service was great as well.

We were excited to go for dinner on the square. Great bar area, patio and ample seating. Creative farm to market menu. Amazing portions and quality ingredients. The manager was hands on and running food, providing wine service and checking on tables. Service started off slow, but ended with us very satisfied. read more

Food is good. Service is not. They will have 6 servers and only 4 tables occupied and it takes 20 minutes just to get water from your server. We have been here 8 times in 2 years and it never changes. I will say, if you order at the bar, you will get your food. During recession (that isn't recession) the restaurant upped the price of Wagu Beef Flatbread from $17 to $29. I mean it really is good, however not $12 more For the same serving good. read more

While the food was very good, the kitchen was slow and communication wasn't great. It took us over 40 minutes to get two appetizers from the time we ordered them. Our server was nice, but didn't let us know of the delay in the kitchen until we asked. The manager came out with the food and was defensive and argued with me when I suggested that it took too long. The manager stated that this is normal for them. She then realized she was arguing with a customer and apologized. The entire thing could have been avoided if they had communicated with us. After all of this they gave us a small discount on our meal. read more

This is our go to family spot in beautiful Brenham. It has a unique flair and a great spot right downtown on the courthouse square, surrounded by fun little shops and stops. 96 West is a reliable kitchen with great takes on some recognizable favorites. Like flatbreads with some pizzazz (but not too crazy) and great nachos, neatly lined up and perfectly proportioned with toppings (an answer to the perennial bane of nacho connoisseurs). Cocktails and wine list are really good too. Again recognizable but with their own personality, which is a good single word description of 96 West - personality. And I think - based on her personality - you'd like to get her number for a second date. Oh and by the way, the decor is one of my favorite elements. Unique art from what seems to be local artists. Big pieces that impose their color on the seating in a fun way. read more

My Husband and I just moved to Brenham. We were foodie people around NW Harris County, so I plan to review every restaurant we visit in our new home town. We really love this place. The ambiance is a laid back wine bar/Tapas bar. The menu is just enough without going overboard. Not so many things that nothing is perfect. Music level is just right for groups to enjoy but not have to talk over. Food is outstanding and the drinks are inventive and really good. This is an awesome place to meet your friends or family! read more

Outstanding service and the food was delicious. Had the chicken nachos and flatbread and really enjoyed our server.

Friendly service and decent food. I definitely was not blown away by the food on the brunch menu. I would not recommend the chicken and waffles, it was what you'd expect from a high school cafeteria. The flatbreads were pretty good though. Overall, worth a stop if you're looking for a sit down place in Brenham, but I would not go out of my way to try it. read more

Really nice dinner, excellent steak, and friendly service. Ambiance was warm and inviting but also intimate. There was a nice bar area we will try next time. read more