I did some researches on where to eat in Bandera. I found some good options which are more modern. I wanted to eat somewhere historical. I settled to try this place. We walk in and there were at least 3 waiters around looking at us confused if we should order at the counter seeing a line there or just seat ourselves. We finally decided to flag a waitress and ask her. As friendly as people are in this town it was not the case at this restaurant. The lady was short with her answers and almost felt like she is mocking our questions. I saw that the must try is the Texas Spud which seems to be a loaded baked potato. In general from what I know baked potatoes might include bacon and my friend doesn't eat bacon. The way she answered about it was such a turn off! We were about to have a full mean ended up opting to just try the Texas Spud and a side of onion rings since she recommended that The onion rings are old and inedible we left them. The Texas Spud when it came to the table I ended up having a full understanding of it by eating it. So basically it is a baked potato with chili on it (no meat) it feels it came from a can and cheese pickled jalapeño and sour cream decorated with tortilla chips around it. It was ok but I could say I have tried it. The restaurant itself is very old. I believe it is the oldest running restaurant in Bandera I got to see The John Wayne Room which is western-themed dining room. Decorated with memorabilia dedicated to "The Duke". Also they have a salad bar that looks like a wagon. Just take a picture of it from far away the veggies and everything in it looks very sad! Will I return to eat there? Definitely not! But I do not regret trying it out read more

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This is a split review. I ordered a medium-rare ribeye. The chef delivered it on a hot platter that cooked the steak to well-done. The server offered me steak sauce. I told her "I hope not". Then she let me run out of tea and came around to drop the check. I do not recommend OST Restaurant. Another member of my party gave a thumbs up to the Chicken Fried Steak. read more

OST in Bandera is the perfect post Cowboy Mardi Gras Parade breakfast stop. They don't serve alcohol, but they happily let you bring in drinks from next door, our Bloody Marias were a great start to the morning. The food was outstanding. We added biscuits and gravy to the ham, eggs, and hash browns, and also shared the French toast every bite was delicious. You can tell this place has been a local favorite for years; the staff has been there forever and it shows in the service, and fun factor Yelp Austin Elite approved!! I'll be back! read more

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Old fashion country diner. The decor will transport you back in time. It appears to be a local favorite and a tourist must eat. Salad bar set up inside an old wagon carriage. The building alone is from the 1800's. Service is fast and super friendly make you feel at home even if your just passing through. Just had a basic breakfast and it was cooked as ordered and delicious. I'm sure you'd enjoy it if you stopped through. Don't forget to sit on a saddle at the bar. read more

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Best pancakes of my life! Great atmosphere of old country cafe vibes! Absolutely a great place to eat and the service is fantastic!! read more

Ost Restaurant - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

Cowboy town rules. Service and atmosphere: This restaurant was established 104 years ago! It's the iconic spot in the most American cowboy town in the Great State of Texas. This restaurant is also famous for John Wayne memorabilia. The service was fast and very friendly. Food and drinks: Good selection of comfort foods with a touch of good old home cooking. I opted for steak that was cut in the restaurant. I ordered it medium rare but it was more on medium side. It was very tender and very well seasoned so I enjoyed it the way I had it served. Chicken Fried Chicken dish was equally good. Homely cooking with good flavours. Pricing: $/$$ - definitely worth it and I recommend you try this place when you are in town. read more

Ost Restaurant - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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Was here for lunch on two occasions during the bike rally. Big place, so even with all the folks waiting it didnt take long to get a table. Theres a lot on the menu & both items I had were delicious. I went with the Monterey chicken the first time which was really good & I loved the beans that came with it. Service here is absolutely 5 star as getting seated, ordering & getting your food is really fast, but you never feel hurried. The women on the floor were all perky & happy & all the things to look at on the walls make it a really interesting place to be read more

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The service was good though they were busy. It actually didn't take long to get seated or our order taken. The food was delicious. It was actually quite a bit of food. I couldn't finish it all. Their sweet tea was good Ambiance was laid back and welcoming. Definitely check this place out read more

Ost Restaurant - 1 pancake , 2 eggs over easy 2 pieces of bacon strip - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

This is the oldest operating restaurant in Bandera. Since 1921 I believe. Its name is short for "Old Spanish Trail". We stopped in after checking out some antique stores and had a very good meal. It has a varied menu so you should be able to find what you want. The staff is very friendly and their service is prompt. One thing to remember is that they don't serve alcohol. But they serve breakfast all day! Of course, I had to try the Chicken Fried Steak, which is called "The Cowboy Breakfast". For some reason I always seem to be on a quest for the best Chicken Fried Steaks in Texas. I have to say it was near the top of my list. The steak was seasoned well and wasn't over-cooked. The breading was fried to perfection and when topped off with that tasty country gravy...it was on. I have to say that the only lowlight was the Lemon Meringue pie. It didn't have a solid lemon zest to it and was pretty bland. Unfortunately, it had an off putting after taste. Hopefully it was just a one off. Regardless, definitely give this Bandera institution a try when in town. read more

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Sooooo good!the hubs got the Duke CFS and the middle kiddo got the middle one. They were huge! We did the loaded fries with chili and bacon on the side (I'm vegetarian) and the youngest had the waffle. Everybody enjoyed everything! It was chilly due to the a/c and the restrooms had very attractive photos :). Fairly inexpensive for what we ordered. If you order sweet tea...get ready for some diabetes. Definitely worth the drive! read more

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My daughter, my friend and I ate breakfast at OST Restaurant. My friend & I ordered the pancake breakfast consisting of a Texas size pancake, 2 strips of bacon & 2 eggs any style.. The breakfast was delicious. My daughter ordered the chorizo & eggs breakfast Enchiladas. She said it was tasty. Our waitress was very attentive and everything & the ambiance in the restaurant was great. We also saw the cowboy gun fight which is displayed twice on Saturdays. We also saw the car show & a beautiful historic carving on a tree in the river park, interesting!! RECOMMEDATION: Is you ever visit Bandera, you must dine at OST restaurant! read more

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They want me to say something for me to be able to post, but my mom always said "if you didn't have anything good to say, say nothing at all " read more

The pancakes are always my favorite with a side of sausage patties! Service is great and breakfast is yummy!!!

Stopped in around 11 am on Saturday, 25 Oct. FYI, there is a parking lot around the corner on Cedar St and 11th St if you cannot get in the limited parking in front of the restaurant. Had the Cowboy Breakfast again, over easy eggs, hashbrowns and a biscuit. All items very good. Scratch made biscuit was delicious. The breading on the chicken fried steak was perfect; the steak was just the right size for breakfast. Service was excellent. They do give a small discount if you pay with cash. Breakfast is served all day! Will definitely be back! read more

We stopped in Bandera on our way from Fredericksburg to San Antonio as we wanted to stop for lunch in a cute town. We opted to eat the Wednesday special which was fried chicken as was delicious. It was a large portion. The sweet tea was tasty as well. I loved the bar with the saddles for stools and the salad in the covered wagon. Cute! Our server was nice and attentive It was a perfect stop for us and we really enjoyed the town as well. read more

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Food was average. Onion rings tasted and felt old and or double cooked. Not good. Burger was average, nothing to brag about. Atmosphere was ok. Salad bar was a little underwhelming with very few options. Overall experience was ok not great and not bad. Probably won't return read more

I checked out OST while on vacation. Such a great diner! Walking in you immediately notice all the fun decorations. Very old west vibes, like a cowboy is gonna burst through the doors any second! The service is great. Our server was on top of everything, even though it was a bit busy. She was very friendly and made our experience personable. When the food was dropped off, the cinnamon roll was the first victim. It was great. As was everything else the table ordered. I would go back to OST again if I lived in the state! read more

Ost Restaurant - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

Really cool older restaurant. Wonderful service, food was good. Traditional salad bar, ribeye was ok.

It was a day trip to Bandera, TX. I had asked on the San Antonio Restaurant Facebook Page, where folks recommended to stop for lunch. Most recommended O.S.T. (Old Spanish Trail) Restaurant. It's the longest operating restaurant in Bandera County, having started in 1921. Dad had pink lemonade and the Old Fashioned Breakfast with 2 eggs, a slice of ham, hash brown, and toast. Hubby and I both had coffee and shared The Duke Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes, toast, and a trip to the salad bar. The CFS was a little chewy, but the gravy was good. The mashed potatoes were really good. We had wanted to try the Bluebberry Buttermilk Pie, but they didn't have any, so we tried the Chocolate Meringue Pie. I was hoping the chocolate part was more like mousse, and this one was more pudding-like. The meringue was perfect. The John Wayne Room was impressive, and I had Dad take a photo with The Duke. We visited both the original courthouse and the current courthouse. Bandera is the Cowboy Capital of the World. Sure enough, we saw folks on horseback across the courthouse. I would love to go back and ride the horses. read more

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Service was great. Server very attentive, proffional. Under the circumstances at least we can get the best out of it and we will get a better experience in this situation than the previous ones but we are not sure if it is possible to get the same result in this time of year or if it. read more

Ost Restaurant - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

We walked in. We wanted salad bar that was on their menu. So glad we walked in and looked at the salad bar. The lettuce was wilted and not much in choices. Cannot say about rest of food. But salad looked bad. read more

If you're stopping by in the weekend you better get up early. This is a popular place but they have two dining rooms too. Well worth the wait. We stopped in on a Sunday morning just before they got full. The coffee is good and the service is just as good. You can count in some good diner type food. Irving to complain absolutely and cleaned our plates. read more

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Great service and healthy portions!!! I ordered the chicken enchilada plate... being modest I ordered two. Their freshly made chips and salsa is also very good. It's a good thing I ordered just two. The chicken enchiladas were topped with chili and cheese with fresh chopped green onions. They didn't skimp on the roasted chicken as the couple of bites took me longer to finish. I had no room for dessert. The dining area gets noisy but their excellent service did not slow down. 5 stars for my first lunch experience here on a Labor Day weekend. Drive slow through Bandera's Main Street. If you blink, you'll miss it and have to drive around the block. read more

Ost Restaurant - Under this pile of chili and cheese there are two chicken enchiladas. I had no room for dessert. - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

We stopped by while passing through. The food was average. I ordered a pancake and egg breakfast plate. Pancakes were humongous. The atmosphere was rustic and very western style. The service was average. The waitress gave off a hurry and get out vibe. We travel often around Texas. I hope they don't treat all tourist this way. read more

We've been coming to OST for quite some time, and have NEVER had a bad experience until today. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all and we were looking forward to breakfast on our day off. Two customers who came in after us, were served before us.. we sat patiently for over 45 minutes..our waitress made no eye contact nor offered to re-fill our coffees even once, we asked another waitress for re-fills. We were told there was one cook, but honestly, the restaurant was half empty and others were served before us. Our order was basic: eggs & bacon. We finally got up and walked out. Disappointed for sure. read more

The wife and I drove up from San Antonio and had breakfast there early Sunday this past March. It had been years since my last visit. They don't have a Sunday breakfast buffet anymore but the food was still great, generous portions at a good price. I always enjoy the drive and the change of scenery. read more

This place is small, amazing hospitality & food. The chicken fried steak is a must! Next time we will save room for pie read more

Ost Restaurant - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Bandera, Texas

A drive out to Bandera, TX should be a requirement if you are within 80 miles; especially if you are on a motocycle. It's a great town for people watching, unique shopping, and The OST. There is always a wait to be seated, so be prepared but sitting outside watching all the cool motorcycles roll by makes time fly. The food is good, the staff is very friendly and the ambiance is great. read more

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Visiting Bandera for the day and decided to give this place a try. I must say, the food was really good! I had the grilled chicken breast with a baked potato and a visit to the salad bar. The service was excellent and so was the food! Would recommend for sure! Loved the Western decor!! read more

What a great place to stop for lunch - full of tourists and locals. Guests seat themselves and no was worried that we might need to flag someone down for help. I worried in vain. The wait staff was keeping a close eye on guests and we had menus and nice tall ice teas in a flash. Lots of great choices on the menu and food was brought quickly. Although the Texas toast and biscuits were bland, the main courses were flavorful and filling. But save room for dessert- the homemade pies looked delicious. I only savored one - the coconut meringue was the best I've ever had! read more

We went for breakfast for the first time since the new owners bought the place. The food was hardly edible. My scrambled eggs were not real, they tasted awful. They used to be real so why aren't they now? The hash browns looked browned but they tasted burnt. There were a lot of burnt pieces in them but even digging them out the non-browned potatoes tasted burnt too. The biscuits weren't browned. The waffle was mushy so it was hard to spread butter on it. The gravy was good, and the toast was edible. read more

I drive a lot for work and one of the places that I travel to is Bandera, I had a bit of time to kill and it was lunch time so I stopped at OST. Instant nostalgia from the wood paneling to the salad bar with the baco's. Service is always exceptional and the food is always spot-on. I can't and don't eat a lot of food but I had to have the CFS and it was worth it. Tender, covered with cream gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. Carb me up for the day. It looks just like it did when I was a kid, always clean, always nice, and always a good break in the middle of a long day on the road. Make sure you stop a Fickle Pickle next door and grab some yummy pickels. read more

Drove down from El Paso Texas for a job interview in San Antoinio Texas.Took a drive up to the hill country. stopped in Bander,Texas for breakfast. Stopped at the OST. Best food and Hospitality . Friendly service and atmosphere . there was a couple ladies riding horse back out down main street. really enjoyed seeing the horses. brought back the western style atmosphere. read more

Food is always amazing! Love the service there as well. Never have had a bad experience

Great food and amazing service!!! Large portions. Breakfast was 10/10. Would come back again!

We ate here three times on vacation! Taco Nachos were so great. The chips and salsa were really great too. I had French toast for breakfast and it was super! Waitresses were all so nice! read more

I was embarrassed!!! I brought 4 people with me to this place and told them how good the breakfast was. The hash browns were not from the same day!!!!! They were slapped on the griddle and reheated. Way overcooked !!! Bacon was the same. Tasted like OLD GREASE!!! Eggs were on point but that's it!!!! I ordered a side of ranchero sauce and the veggies in it were raw!!! Crunchy! And the sauce tasted like strait up tomatoe sauce with a splash of ketchup. I was so embarrassed!!!! Even the fukin sausage patties were old!!! I've trained executive chefs for Viking Cruise Lines for 17 years so believe me when I say the shit was old!!!! Gordon Ramsey would shut the doors!!! So sad cause this place 6 months ago was phenomenal!!!! Wow!!! All I can say fucking wow!!!!! read more

Great spot for Breakfast! Service was good and nice ambiance! Would recommend! Got right in and seated!

I drove in to Bandera from San Antonio to eat here because my daughter brought home some chicken strips from there and I just had to try it because they were so good. It did not disappoint! I had the OST burger and it was delicious along with the onion rings. They were a bit busy but Jessica, our waitress still took the time out to advise us on the menu so we could make an informed decision on our food. Thank you, Jessica! I will definitely be making the trip to eat here again. read more

The waitress was pleasant and attentive. My husband's chicken fried steak plate was crispy and juicy. I was able to sub out the potato options for grilled veggies and my smothered chicken plate was yummy and filling. Looks just like it did when I was a kid and got to sit on one of the saddle barstools. I recommend this place for great comfort food. read more