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    Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Downtown Columbus, TX
    Colonel P.

    The Best Italian food I've had since my friend's Italian mom used to cook for us when I was a kid almost 50 years ago. My wife had the eggplant parmigiana and I had the ziti pasta with a house ensalada for lunch. It was all absolutely amazing. Afterwards we toured the rest of the restaurant (which used to be a local museum), and even met the very kind and friendly owner. On top of it all, the service was fantastic and the ambiance very relaxed. This is the type of place that develops a reputation as a destination location. It's that good.

    Chicken Marsala was delicious

    What a wonderful time. A hidden jewel in Columbus. We spent the day at whistling duck and ended with a fantastic dinner here. Great staff and fresh pasta and large portions.

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    Joseph M.

    This was an amazing place, I absolutely loved the 1800s feel, and I almost thought I was in a little slice of history. The food was incredible, with surprising and natural flavors around every turn. The owners were very friendly, and it would have been very different without great service. Another very cool thing about this place is the complimentary professionally made rolls. They almost looked like croissants, yet they tasted very different. All in all, a great experience.

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    Jakki J.

    This place is super cute and the staff was very friendly. We had an order of mozzarella sticks and a pepperoni pizza. Everything tastes great. We will definitely be back.

    Affordable and delicious food. Located in a museum. Building was built in the 1800's and purchased for $2,000 in the 1880's. Good menu selection. Across the street from a Brewery.

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    Delicious hidden gem driving from Houston to Austin!! Food was delicious and so fresh!

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    The steak Marsalis was cooked perfectly. It was one of the better steaks I have had.

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    11 months ago

    Absolutely the best food in Columbus. Reasonable prices, prompt service, very friendly staff. Get there quick! What are you waiting for?

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    10 months ago

    The best restaurant around. Unbelievable how good the steaks are. And of course the Italian food. The owners are so nice and friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Family members from Austin and Houston met there for lunch one Saturday. We all loved it. Good food, good ambiance, and good service.

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    3 years ago

    Very nice place. Quiet, excellent food, and attentive service. Chicken piccata and cannelloni were great.

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    3 years ago

    Enjoyed a very nice dinner at this new restaurant. Sauces on the pasta were excellent. Folks should give it a try.

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    Hruska's

    4.3
    (458 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    My husband and I have stopped at Hruska's multiple times when traveling. It's a gas station that…read morehas a convenient store, a grill and bakery. I usually call in our order when we are about 20 minutes away from our stop. Everytime I call in the order the person on the other end is friendly and repeats back what we order. The convenient store part of Hruska's has a lot of items that you can choose from to purchase and they have clean bathrooms which is a positive. When we get there we park, walk in and head to pick up our food at the counter. It's usually labeled with the ticket stapled to the bag. We then get in line to pay for our food. The line is usually backed up but moves fairly quickly. There is also a small area with tables and chairs that you can sit at and enjoy your meal or sit there if you need a rest. For my meal I usually order a Hamburger which comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. I usually get mine with mustard. Their burgers are so good and a good size. Overall Hruska's is a great stopping place while traveling. Whether it's for gas, a bathroom break, or if you want to grab something to eat this is a one stop shop place.

    A must stop if you are traveling between Houston and Austin on Hwy 71. I'm usually a Bucees guy,…read morebut this place specializes in something that the beaver doesn't. Kolaches! Arguably one of the greatest foods ever invented. Atleast in my world. How can you go wrong with bread filled with sweet or savory fillings? Hruska's is about halfway between Houston and Austin and a perfect rest stop to fill up on gas, use the clean facilities, grab a snack or indulge in their amazing baked goods. They are steeped in history and have been around for decades passing along the family recipes. It's obviously improved structurally over the years from a country store and looks like a modern gas station now. It's always pretty busy every time I have stopped in, but they are a well oiled machine and keep the masses moving with excellent customer service. They have all your gas station essentials like snacks and beverages. What sets them apart is their bakery. Here, they label their kolaches as the traditional fruit filled variety. I like them, but they are never my first choice. I love the ones with meat inside. Here, they label these as pigs in a blanket. They have a large variety of both. I usually go for a regular sausage and cheese, but over here, they sell a delicious pan sausage kind. On top of all their sweet and savory baked goods, they also sell burgers on the grill. Their burgers have made it to the Texas Monthly Top 50 burger spots. I have yet to try it. Overall, this is an always stop place for me. I highly recommend stopping here to stretch your legs and enjoy a delicious pastry while you're at it. I will definitely be back.

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    Buc-ee's

    Buc-ee's

    4.2
    (592 reviews)
    53.4 mi
    $$

    I had not been inside a Buc-ee's store in more than 10 years. After my car politely informed me…read morethat I had about 30 miles before I would be searching for a gas station on foot, I made an emergency stop at Buc-ee's in Bastrop, TX. Note to self...if forced to choose between power shopping with friends and putting gas in your car, choose the gas. Everything is bigger in Texas, and Buc-ee's may be the poster child for that saying. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, the scale is impressive. Rows upon rows of gas pumps stretch across multiple sections, making it feel more like a fueling complex than a gas station. OMG!!! Step inside, and the experience gets even bigger. The place is enormous, with bright lighting, oversized signage, and enough merchandise to keep you wandering through the store for hours. Buc-ee's branding is everywhere, from water bottles and tumblers to outdoor furniture and clothing. One of the first things you'll notice is how incredibly clean everything is, especially the restrooms. My favorite feature? The red and green occupancy lights above each stall, eliminating the awkward lean-and-peek maneuver to check for availability. The food selection is a major highlight and far beyond what you'd expect from a typical travel stop. Fresh barbecue, brisket tacos, sandwiches, and the famous Beaver Nuggets are at your fingertips. There is also an astonishing selection of jerky, both packaged and freshly sliced, along with endless snacks, sweets, and drinks. And yes, they even have an in-store tortilla station. I definitely wasn't expecting that. Buc-ee's stands out for its sheer variety. Beyond the food, you'll find clothing for adults and children, swimwear, home goods, souvenirs, gifts, and enough Texas-themed merchandise to outfit an entire ranch. It feels like a travel center, gift shop, convenience store, and mini department store all rolled into one-stop shopping. Needless to say, Buc-ee's is a whole vibe. What started as a quick gas stop turned into an unexpectedly entertaining detour, and I thoroughly enjoyed my swing through.

    I hadn't been to this location in a while. It is a typical Buc-ee's, though it seems smaller than…read moresome of the newer stores. The gas prices are lower than most, and the restrooms are clean, which are definitely positives. However, I've started to notice that food prices are getting too high for my budget. Additionally, I've observed a decline in the quality of some items they make in-store, like the BBQ sandwiches. Furthermore, this location isn't the easiest to exit if you're heading east on Highway 71. I hope they keep their prices competitive, but I'm seeing more competition around them, so I might start trying other places. Ultimately, price is the most important factor for me.

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    Exterior Store and Parking Lot
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    Buc-ee's

    Buc-ee's

    4.0
    (556 reviews)
    42.0 mi
    $$

    This Disney-fied gas station is as American as it gets. While I'm not a driver and am truly a…read morestranger to the gas pump and car culture, I still had my family make a detour to this haven for well, everything, because I wanted to see how everything is bigger in Texas in one place. Buc-ee's certainly embodied that, and then some. For starters, I didn't know there could be that many kinds of jerky. A jerky wall spanning one entire side of the grocery area competed with a stand serving their popular brisket sandwiches. The buck toothed beaver mascot is charming enough, but seeing it printed on everything from onesies to throw pillows to mugs had me wondering how big of a Buc-ee's superfan could one be? Apparently devoted enough to sustain an entire merchandise empire. The food ailes were just as robust. Branded pasta sauces, honey, spices, jams, and even bath and body products lined shelf after shelf. In a zombie apocalypse, you could probably survive stocking up here alone. I was most amused by lotion and soap scented like bucees praline pecans, one of their most popular snacks. The scent sounds cloying to me and I can't imagine intentionally wanting to smell like that, but there's really something for everyone here, no matter how niche the desire.

    Every single time we get gas here and buy a car wash, it doesn't work. Either we don't get the code…read moreor something goes awry. We stop here every trip through Houston this happens. Then we have to go inside and figure it out. Adds 30 minutes to our trip. There's never anyone at the gas station to help. So frustrating. And when you call the number on the receipt it just tells you to go to the website which is not helpful. Maybe we will learn someday.

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    Southside Market & Barbeque

    Southside Market & Barbeque

    3.6
    (613 reviews)
    67.2 mi
    $$

    I went through the drive through. They gave me what I…read moreordered and included all the standard items, slices of bread, crackers napkins, silverware etc. one package of crackers were opened but I didn't want them anyway so I didn't care. Meat--The meat was on the dry side, but not too dry. The meat had a LOT of fat on it to be so dry. Still very good though, great flavor and great crust. Very tasty. Sauce-very good. Balanced sweet and tangy, not on the sweet side, really likes it. Sides-I got green beans, they were not from a can, field fresh, definitely not overcooked, might could use a little more cooking. Nicely seasoned but could use a little salt. I also got Mac n cheese and it was good, I've had better but it was a nice flavor and I got a piece of toasty crust which I like and it was good. Dessert- I got peach Cobbler. I didn't like the crust. It's a cake-like crust and I prefer the pie like crust. The peaches were fresh and not from a can, not overly sweet, good flavor, but again, no cake for me. They don't have Coke Zero only Diet Coke. I did go inside to use the restroom. I like a bbq place to smell like a bbq place. This one had a stale restaurant stay.

    Love this place. Got the jalapeno and cheese sausage with nanner pudding and a Dr Pepper…read more This place is legit. A good excuse to ride the motorcycle down and grab some take backs.

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    One of two spacious dining rooms, great for large groups - whether it's your extended family or the whole team post-game!
    One of two spacious dining rooms, great for large groups - whether it's your extended family or the whole team post-game!
    All meats are slow-smoked fresh in-house daily. Order by the pound or as a meal with our homemade sides.
    All meats are slow-smoked fresh in-house daily. Order by the pound or as a meal with our homemade sides.
    Look for the neon sign and follow the smell of smoke

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