If you're looking for a short road trip from Fort Worth that feels like a true getaway, you've got…read moreto check out Perini Ranch Steakhouse. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you're out in the middle of nowhere--in the best way possible. The rustic atmosphere is incredible, and on the cool day we visited, they had a wood-burning fireplace going right in the middle of the dining room. It made the whole experience feel cozy and authentic. What really stood out, though, was the people. The service was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. I even had the chance to chat with a woman who's been working there for over 20 years--she shared some of the restaurant's history and how it's evolved over time, which made the visit even more special. For food, we started with the fried quail legs--perfectly cooked and seriously delicious (we could've easily eaten more). For the main course, I had the ribeye cooked medium rare, and it was spot on--full of flavor and didn't need a thing added. My wife went with the hamburger steak and loved it as well. Great food, even better people, and an atmosphere that's hard to beat. We'll definitely be back.

Perini's is well known around Abilene and has a great reputation. We tried it twice and the upshot…read moreis this-- Great steaks. Few menu choices. Mediocre sides and appetizers. The ambience is fine; sortuv a rustic cabin feel. We've had great service the two times we went, and the table bread is wonderful. Not impressed with the thick, (cooked?) carpaccio or the overcooked brussel sprouts. Compared to the USA, it's a 3/5. But in Abilene? Maybe a 4/5.

Just left this place. Met friends here for lunch. This…read moreplace is large, lots of outdoor seating and the inside is large too. Healthy lunch crowd for a weekday meal. Our server was friendly and energetic. She took us through what they have. Sides are communal, there was bread, beans, mash and cream corn. These were unlimited and free but not to be taken away. My husband has the chicken fried steak. It was the size of the dinner plate. He said it was super tasty. The batter was light, and steak was moist even though it's well cooked through. I had the lunch size catfish. Chose the tartare sauce. The batter was also light and fish was flaky. I took a bite of the chicken tender (our friends ordered), it was moist too! We finished lunch with a cherry cobler and their homemade fresh cream. If was to die for. Gotta try.

SPECIAL NOTE: This place is REALY dark inside, so please be aware. If you are low vision, have…read morepoor eyesight or wear readers, you might struggle in this place. I had to use my flashlight to read the menu and to get opt the restroom in the back. Menu is simple, making it easy to figure out what to order. The homemade rolls are delicious and they have butter and honey on the table. I had their chicken and dumplings and my spouse had the CFS. I felt that the cream gravy was lack-luster and needed more seasoning. The chicken and dumplings were on-point and the sides we selected (mashed potatoes, corn and green beans) were delicious. I do wish that they had regular size spoons (or teaspoons) available. i did not like using a giant serving spoon to eat. But that did not detract from the taste of the food.

We don't go as often as we used to, but the food is always good. I'm not a vegetable freak, but I…read moreabsolutely love their green beans and baked squash. Today Rebecca was an outstanding server. She was proficient, affable and enjoyable to converse with.

I have moved from Texas and was back for a wedding. We were excited that they had a local Cotton…read morePatch so we ate there our last night. It was as I remembered it. We all loved every bite and the service was fantastic!!! Thanks San Angelo Cotton Patch. We have missed you.

The Chicken Fried Steak with cream gravy was delicious! The…read moreservice was nice and and served with a smile and friendly face. The food was served warm and appealing. I hope to return again!

We chose to eat here because it was within walking distance of the hotel we were staying at. This…read moreplace doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food was delicious and the service was good. Thre were a lot of people waiting when we arrived, but it didn't take long to get a table. The only thing I didn't like was that it was a cold night and they didn't have any hot tea, and the green beans were too peppery for my taste. The vegetable chicken was tender, juicy, and nicely seasoned. My hubby had the fried seafood and was equally pleased. If we lived in the area, we would go back since there were several other items on the menu I would have enjoyed trying.

Had an early dinner with friends. It has been years since I ate at a Cotton Patch but was…read morepleasantly surprised at the food quality and service, both very good. Simple food done well is usually a winning combo but add in great service and it was a great dinner. Good lighting and a quiet atmosphere rounded out the evening. Bathrooms were clean. No pics since we are too fast!

Cotton Patch is exactly what you think it is. A chain restaurant with good food and acceptable…read moreprices. It's not one of our usual places, but sometimes they draw you in. They now have a daily special for $9.99, entree and 2 sides. Monday is chicken fry day, Friday was blackened tilapia but that has changed. Sunday was chicken and dumplings, but that has changed. New specials in the pic. They have some great sides! The squash casserole and the broccoli cheese casserole are my favorites! Like I said, good food at an acceptable price. Let's eat!

Get to know the locals! The best chicken fry steak around, hands down! A good clean, perfectly…read morebreaded masterpiece! The fries are hand cut and excellent as well! Homecooking!!

Hands down the best burger I have ever had! Just ate the Vaquero Burrito, so delicious! You have to…read moremake it a point to eat at this restaurant! The Best people you will ever meet!

Pretty good little restaurant. Its a hip joint and has a good vibe. Food is good and the service is…read moregood too. Enjoyed the drinks and dinner!

My family couldn't have had a better experience at Cork & Pig today…read more We were in town for a funeral and our dinner plans fell through. I called Cork & Pig to ask if they could accommodate our party size within 10 minutes of arrival. When we got there, they already had a table ready for the 12 of us. Service was excellent - all entrees came out together, the menu offerings all sounded delicious and everything delivered in execution and flavor. I especially enjoyed my ahi tuna salad, which was so fresh and balanced. They even were so kind as to give us complementary beignets for the table.

This place is the definition of small-town hospitality meets serious steakhouse…read more From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've stepped into a West Texas cousin's house... the cousin who can actually cook. The staff is friendly in that genuine, "How's your mama doing?" kind of way, and the service is as smooth as mesquite-smoked butter. The steaks? Listen. These folks know what they're doing. Perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly the way you asked, and big enough to make you question if you need lunch tomorrow. The sides are classic, comforting, and will absolutely ruin your ability to pretend you're "eating light." And don't skip the extras, whether it's an appetizer, a cold drink, a scooner or beer or dessert, everything tastes like someone back there cares way too much, in the best way. If you're anywhere near Ballinger, do yourself a favor and top in, loosen your belt, and enjoy one of the best meals in West Texas

Saw this place on Bucket List so we wanted to try it out. We ordered a Ribeye steak and what we got…read morewas not a Ribeye like we were used to it was more like a sirloin. Tuff and not very good. When we went to the salad bar there was a fly in the ranch dressing. I told the owner and they just dipped the fly out. I don't think that's very sanitary. Needless to say I wouldn't recommend or will not be back again

My Wife isn't feeling well, so I informed her that I will take care of our Dinner for the night…read more Here is what I have planned. We have tried "Texas Steak Express", which happens to be near us. Didn't really care for their Steaks, due to them being a little on the tough side, but they do have Cheeseburgers. My thought was, it's kind of hard to mess up a Cheeseburger, and we are willing to give them another try. We both LOVE Cheeseburgers, and on Mondays they are 'Half-Price,' and that sounds good to me. So, Monday is taken care of, and I can't wait for that Cheeseburger. It was just about time for our run to Texas Steak Express for those 1/2 pound Cheeseburgers they have on Special every Monday between 4 pm and 6 pm. Regular price is $11.49, but on Mondays it's only $5.75. They also come with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles and Mayo, Mustard & Ketchup. Due to this being a Special, they do not come with Lays Potato Chips. Texas Steak Express has no fries, just chips, but they do have a lot on their Menu Board, including Desserts. Anyway, my Wife and I drove over to TSE expecting a lot of people there. We walked in and were the only ones there. Some cars were in the drive-thru picking up their call-in order, but we wanted to place our order inside and pick it up when it's freshly made. Ordered Two Cheeseburger Specials, and the girl said it would be about 25 minutes. The drive-thru is a constant line of cars. About 20 minutes later, they brought out our order in two bags, and we left. Arrived home, opened up the bags, and there was only One Cheeseburger in the bag, with One container of toppings along with the condiments in the other bag. It's also marked in big letters, #25. We are #24. Oops --- I drove back to TSE, walked in, and a lady at the counter stated, "Oh, there he is." I handed her the bag and said, "This is the wrong order." She then said, "Oh, you can keep that. Here is your other Cheeseburger." I was a little stunned. I then said, "But it's cold." She then stated, "Have a nice day", turned around, and left. I mumbled, "So, that's how it is, my, my." This is not good Customer Service. I was hoping for a couple of fresh Cheeseburgers. I left for home, arrived, and my Wife made us a couple of Salads. Opened up the Bags, and these Cheeseburgers are in their own container, carefully wrapped in foil. They are a good size with a nice thick 1/2 pound patty sitting on top of a slice of Cheese. The toppings are in their own container, with a small leaf of Lettuce, four rings of Red Onion, a very thinly sliced Tomato, (you can almost read a newspaper through it), and three nice size Pickles. Not what their picture looks like, but that Patty has a very nice aroma filling the air. I spread condiments and toppings on the Cheeseburger and took my first bite. The 1/2 Pound Patty is not cold, but warm, and the flavor is amazing. You can really tell it's seasoned properly and grilled perfectly. They only do Medium Well and Well Done, nothing else. My Wife and I are both surprised by how tasty this Cheeseburger is, and it's HUGE, a true half-pounder. Just a little disappointed with the amount of toppings they provide. Nancy ate all of her half-pounder, and she normally does not do this. That just shows you how delicious these Cheeseburgers are. They just need to improve their Customer Service. Can't complain too much because the cost is only $5.75 each. That's a Great Deal. And the month of May is National Hamburger Month. Overall, said and done, we will go back and enjoy these Half Pound Cheeseburgers again, but this time, we will eat them in the car when they are Fresh and Hot, right there in the parking lot. Nothing but the best for my Baby. TSE has 6 locations: Abilene, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo (where we live), and two in Lubbock, Texas.

Great food, outstanding prices, super friendly staff. And a free drink when you pick up...early…read morebird specials. Cookies!! Clean.