We live in College Station and do business in Temple frequently. We always try to plan our visits…read morearound lunch at Cantina 1948. Super good and fresh fare in a beautiful atmosphere. The staff is super friendly as well. We always get the nachos and cheese enchiladas. Both are just so good we don't want to branch out...but probably should.

My partner and I came in on a Friday and although It was karaoke night it was decent, the…read moreenvironment was great. Some of the servers are a little clueless or too new to run their own tables. The server whose nickname is "T" is the best server in the whole joint meaning that it'll be hard to get her. We ordered the mango ceviche and Guac which were delicious as always.

What a wonderfully whimsical and elegantly earthy , charming little magical place this is! My…read morefriend and I had coffee and tea, respectively, and shared a charcuterie board. All were wonderful. I love the attention to detail and the perfectly friendly, approachable staff. Try this place. It's a rare gem!

Stopped in late night more than once with friends. Love the 'speakeasy' atmosphere. All the staff…read moreare super-friendly and helpful. The 'golden snitch' is delicious. Always a fun time when we stop in.

Had Valentines dinner here. Reservations made in advance for this special day. Got to meet Eric…read moreone of the owners at the check in desk. He recommended the upstairs dinning room if you want it to be romantic evening. Agree 100% when we left you could hardly hear your self talking. They also have a nice outside area which would be nice in spring/summer time. Our waitress was Riley who has been with them for 2 years and was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was spot on the whole night. Had our drinks my wife the Appleton and I had Dewars and soda. Bartender knows their stuff and does not skimp. Appetizers were Risotto Tots, Very good, also to large crab cake with remoulade sauce, excellent. Shrimp scampi was excellent and very filling. They have a very diverse menu for varying appetites. Highly recommend eating at this establishment. 5 stars plus. Keep up the great work.

Came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a promotion. I was hoping it would be more intimate, but…read moredespite there being a few other open tables we were seated back to back to a large party. Since it's a small space and echoey, we could not hear ourselves over the group of people talking. Drinks: We started with the Queen Bee cocktail and a red wine. The cocktail was good but I didn't feel the mixture of flavors worked well for my taste. I can't recall the name of the wine but it was a nice wine to pair with red meat. Appetizers: we started with the fried green tomatoes and the Caesar wedge salad. The tomatoes were a little bland and came out cold (not sure if that was on purpose?). The wedge was good but was slathered in dressing which made it a little too rich. *Side note: I realized after we left that complimentary bread was mentioned on the appetizer menu, but I'm unclear if we had to ask for that...? It was never offered nor brought out. I decided against ordering the French baguette because I assumed there was complimentary bread. Entrees: I had the Ravioli Diablo and my husband tried the Sea Bass special that came with clams, mussels and lobster ravioli. The Ravioli Diablo was just OK, kind of a small portion. For the special, he liked the mussels but thought the sea bass was a little overdone. In hindsight, there was a lot going on with that plate; the ravioli was a bit out of place and it could've used a nice risotto or rice instead. Dessert: we tried ordering Creme brulee but they were out so we ordered the "brown butter" cheesecake instead...I'm including the description from the menu and a picture of the bare cheesecake loaf I received with no toppings (I took the picture after my husband took a bite). I'm actually most disappointed about this since I was hoping it would be the part of the meal to make up for the mediocrity of everything else. "Vanilla bean brown butter with candied pecans and soft whipped cream" Honestly I tried to be optimistic but it was overall not the experience I was hoping for. Especially for a $200 bill.

Laid back, warm atmosphere, staff are friendly, drinks are good. Limited parking right in front but…read morethere is a parking lot nearby.

For those in the back, this is a bourbon themed bar. They have a great variety of domestic and…read moreforeign bourbons. Whiskey is also available. Brea and G-Reg were very engaging. They both made excellent drinks. I guess this used to be a feed store. They've added industrial lighting and lounge style furniture. I really like this place. Five stars.

Absolute pass gas on this one…read more Was meeting a few "locals" here. Couldn't find them so l left because I literally felt unwelcome there by myself and I love me a good ol self care beer with the best company - myself. So basically these people had two opportunities to acknowledge me and sell me a cold beverage. And I was feeling a little thirsty. Fool me once is enough for this spot. *Should be zero stars but cool bones to the place. Wish it was more friendly to "non-locals."

The craft cocktails are awesome! Nice to see the place busy. But, I do not like yo see people…read morewalking out due to the long wait times for bar service when the place is busy. Just need to develop some better service procedures. Waiting for over 30 minutes for ones order, not a good thing. Especially since serving the beverages is the business. Really am glad this place is in the neighborhood.

We had a school event at this cocktail lounge, and it was a great venue. The decor is eclectic with…read morea haunted vibe. They have a very small dance floor. It's definitely more of a bar to sit down and chat as they have a lot of very comfortable seating. The bartenders were friendly, and I got to try a few different drinks. Their menu is huge, and they have so many interesting cocktails. Dragon's Breath: I may have misremembered the name, but this was definitely the coolest drink I got. It came with a plastic dragon egg with dry ice spewing out of it just for the vibes. The actual drink itself was very tasty and sweet with a dragonfruit flavour. The main liquor is Malibu. The Parlour: had a sour lime taste to it with a big green skull ice block. My friend kept the golden skull pick as it is marketed as a keepsake, which is a very cute idea. This is one of their most expensive cocktails. Lychee Martini: this was terrible. I love lychee, and I like martinis, but this tasted like foul flowers. I would call this a rotten lavender taste. I did not taste any lychee. Living Dead Girl: tasty vodka cran drink with real blackberries. They got stuck in my teeth and stained them, but it tasted great.

This place just opened a few months ago. I'm not from here but one of the servers at Pignettis…read morerecommended it for after dinner drinks. It's a really cool place with an awesome vibe. A lot of decorations and comfortable sofas. The bartender was super friendly and knew how to make her drinks. I got an espresso martini, and it was pretty strong. Prices were good. Music that was playing in the background was lively but not too loud. The bar was really uniquely decorated in a good way.

Bartenders KNOW what they're doing. Amazing Old Fashions. Perfectly made Cocktails!…read moreGreat comfy seating Intimate Ambiance Sexy lighting regardless of the occasion!! Can't wait to come back!

My wife and I have been going to 1859 for years, and it has earned every visit…read more What sets this place apart isn't just the atmosphere or the trivia nights -- it's the owners' commitment to showing up. On a slow evening with no event on the calendar, 1859 is still open, still serving, and still delivering. That kind of consistency is genuinely rare in Salado, and anyone who lives here knows it. They've recently added a full menu, and the food is excellent -- not bar-food excellent. Actually excellent. These owners put real time and resources into keeping this business worth coming back to. It shows. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing experience. The location was easy to access. Great parking…read more Celebrated a birthday here and was treated with great respect. Food was delicious and staff were highly attentive. The location itself is full of history and a must see! We will be back for sure!

I came here for my birthday dinner, and while the food was good, the service and experience were a…read moreletdown. This restaurant is in a cute farmhouse, and we all got pasta dishes. The chicken fettuccine alfredo was a solid pasta and came in a large portion. I also got a glass of moscato. My friends enjoyed the chicken piccata, triple delight, and shrimp scampi. When I made a reservation over the phone and also when I arrived, I was told by the hostess that there would be something special done for the birthday occasion. I saw in other reviews that they give a small dessert with a message, but they did not do anything of the sort. Our server was extremely slow, and the birthday dessert never came. This was a huge disappointment when I specifically chose this restaurant to celebrate the occasion.

This place is humongous! Great for a large party. Spacious inside and a nice outside area with corn…read morehole. The main door is at the back of the building so I recommend parking in the back. Games to play indoors like darts and axe throwing. We came here to eat, did not participate in any games. Several TVs to watch a game and they will change the channel if requested. If you plan on ordering alcohol, you need to show your id at the front before being seated then they give you a wrist band. The beer wall is self serve with numerous choices. You have to provide a credit card then you swipe a beer card for every pour which charges you by the ounce. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Numerous people will check on you. The food was decent. Sandwiches are big and messy. Highly recommend the sweet potato fries which are crinkle cut. I ordered a French 75 cocktail, a simple classic - it was NOT good. It lacked bubbles and was missing the classic lemon twist. They need training from an experienced mixologist. Bathroom was big and nice but very dark in the stalls.

Say it isn't so, I heard they're closing their doors and the escape room is moving to kileen?…read moreHarker Heights doesn't seem to have enough foot traffic for this place to accommodate their overhead costs. I split a burger and fries with the hubby for a ceremony after work, and honestly the food was ok. The employees were not bad. I didn't even get to play any games so im a little bummed. I hope they can find a new venue. But HH definitely needs more fun outing places like this

N/A Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance…read more Came to J Kowboy for a place to meet after dinner for a quiet place to talk with my date. PERFECT ambiance for this on a Saturday evening. We stayed about 2 hours. Owner/Host was super! Great music to chill by. Can't recommend enough!

They just opened! This is a laid back wine/beer establishment. They have comfortable communal…read moreseating, and outdoor seating when needed...no food, but they are next to a vietnamese restaurant and are happy to order and get for you. It smelt delicious, we didnt have time to partake. Wine Prices are comparable. Must visit!