Their regular menu is always superb but what really gets me going is their Sunday lunch buffet! We always take visitors there and try and take the family every couple months. The atmosphere is cozy and the outdoor space is perfect for the kiddos to run around while we chat. read more

Iconic. A true Texas legend. If you're in an 800 mike radius of Buffalo gap at any point in your life, this is where you need to be. Pronto 1st timers get the filet, no questions plz. read more

They have some of the best steaks and bread. The western/rustic decor really makes for a unique dining experience. I've only been there a couple times and every time I went the service has been exceptional! read more

Depends on what you are looking for. Location is great if you are looking for something "Texas". Don't expect to eat there without a reservation, even during the week. Food and service were , but I definitely wouldn't say amazing for the fairly sporty price. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

Obsessed with this steakhouse! We started with a couple drinks, the Paloma and old fashioned, that were great. The Paloma was very light and refreshing, the old fashioned was very smooth. We got the jalapeño bites, also delicious. For our main course we had the cowboy ribeye with the bone in. Amazing flavor! One of the best steaks I have ever had! For sides we had the zucchini and cowboy potatoes, I would not recommend either. The zucchini did not compliment our steak dinner, and confused the steakhouse vibes with Italian. Also, I would expect better potatoes at a steakhouse. We had the bread pudding for dessert. It was good. I wish I would have tried the strawberry shortcake. Overall I had a really good time here, enjoyed the drinks, appetizers and steakhouse vibes. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Dinner menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

There is a reason this place makes it to the Food Network and other cooking shows. It's pretty awesome. And who knew a jalapeño would be fantastic on a cheesecake. Super yummy. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Jalapeño cheesecake. You must try it - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

If you're ever in the Abilene, Texas area take the time to go to Buffalo Gap and eat at Perini Steakhouse! It is great! read more

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I've been wanting to try Perini Ranch Steakhouse for 10 or so years and finally had the opportunity. This place did not disappoint at all. I had the quail legs as an appetizer, bleu cheese chopped salad, ribeye steak, and twice baked potato casserole. It was delicious. The service was great and the waitress was attentive. She offered recommendations which we appreciated. The ambiance is very rustic but can be intimate. Just be aware that you will leave smelling like a piece of smoked meat...which doesn't bother me at all. read more

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I heard amazing things about Perini. When I first pulled up, the property was beautiful! It completely took me by surprise! The inside had an old country home vibe . My table ordered the Ribeye and Grilled Cajun Catfish. The catfish was flaky, buttery, and delicious! Unfortunately the steak was a huge miss. The ribeye was suppose to be a medium-rare but came out medium. The waitress was kind enough to have the chefs remake the steak and offered us a free dessert. Sadly, the second steak was rare (As seen in the photo). It is really unfortunate for a restaurant that claims to be a steakhouse can't properly cook a steak. At least the flavor of the steak was decent. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

The food was amazing! I really enjoyed everything! I got ribs and they came with a side of bbq sauce, it was so good I used my bread to get every last drop. read more

We drove in from the Metroplex to take my Mom to dinner. Had a party of 8. Made a reservation, they called the day before to confirm and ask if it was for a special occasion. I told her yes, for mom. They called back a little later to ask for her name. I told them. We got there and the sat us down at our table. The waiter must have been new, he was a bit confused on orders. We ordered dessert and asked if they were going to do anything for the birthday (Because they called twice). He said nobody told him and it was too late. That was disappointing. But the food was great. read more

Soooo impressed with this place. Both the food and the service were TOP SHELF! Breanna was our Server & made the BEST recommendations. Ask for her! We hope to visit Abilene again & better believe we'll be eating here! read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Our boys at the restaurant entrance...don't forget your masks!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

Always a treat to stop by this out-of-the-way ranch steakhouse. We enjoy the cozy inside spaces as well as the open outside ranch atmosphere. On a recent Sunday afternoon we enjoyed their prime dry-aged steaks which were very tasty. A quaint wine list represent local (Texas) handpicked selections was neat. Just can't resist that green chili hominy! Great service from attentive waitstaff. On the way out of town, stop by the gift shop (located separately in Buffalo Gap) for your take-home gifts. Cowboy coffee is our favorite along with that famous steak seasoning. T-shirts, recipe books and all types of souvenirs are available. See ya next time! read more

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There are literally no words to describe how wonderful this place is. You cannot go wrong with anything you order here. The steaks are AMAZING. I would also recommend the fried quail legs, stuffed jalapeño poppers, and ribs for starters. Always get the steak with a side of potatoes (very addicting). The bread pudding for dessert is.. well, the best I've ever had. If you're looking for a little kick, try the margarita with a little muddled jalapeño-- that'll get ya going! If I could, I would give this place ten stars read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

Fantastic food and service! We typically make a weekend of it since we're 3 hours away. Very much worth the drive and Buffalo Gap is such a cute little town! read more

Excellent food and the friendliest wait staff. The ribeye was so tender and flavorful! Great atmosphere and cute western theme. Would highly recommend! read more

Regrettably I have never been to the restaurant, however I *have* received their tenderloin as a Christmas gift from a client. From there, I ordered it from their online store, along with their brisket. It's INCREDIBLE...the best beef we've ever had. I was hooked on the first bite: their steak and brisket is like crack. (Ok, so not that I've ever *tried* crack, mind you, however it's the closest thing thereto I imagine) Can't wait to visit the restaurant someday! read more

Fantastic service fantastic food amazing restaurant absolutely recommend! My husband and I both had the filet with asparagus and shrimp absolutely fantastic! read more

The Perini Ranch Steakhouse feels like going back in time to the old west, only with better food. Raven was our waitress and she was great. Drink prices for whiskeys were beyond reasonable (Macallan $7.50). We started with the Jalapeno Bites. My wife does not care for Jalapenos, but loved these. They were the best poppers. They also brought out two biscuits, but they were too flour tasting and we didn't care for them. Unfortunately, the steaks were just ok. My wife had the 12oz prime rib (seemed larger than 12 oz) and while it seemed to be cooked a perfect medium rare, it was very dry. May have been smoked, but did not have an overpowering smoky flavor. I had the ribeye and it was very flavorful, but cooked to medium (vs. medium rare) and not very tender. We expected much better meat from past experiences at Perini Ranch. We shared the green chili hominy which was very good. For desert we tried the old fashion strawberry short cake. I grew up with it prepared this way, but again the biscuits were the same as we had for dinner, so disappointing even with the cream. Still, we really liked the old west atmosphere and would come back to try again next time near Abilene or Buffalo Gap. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Jalapeño bites - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

This place serves a good taste of Texas complete with blue grass music playing in the background during the summer. I found the experience itself to be worth the reason to visit. It has a carefree atmosphere that just yearns for you to just relax. Just come with some good company and you'll have good food to accompany you. Recommendation(s): Try their jalapeño cheesecake if you want something different. It may not be my favorite dessert but it makes a great story to tell others. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - The jalapeño cheesecake. Makes for great stories to tell others. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

You either "get" Perini's or you don't. It's hard to say much more than that, but trust me, I will, because I get it. ;) We came into town for my daughter's 25th birthday, with fiancee & baby in tow. We'd elected for an outside table at 5, hoping for a little bit of residual November sun and were handsomely rewarded with a spot that our 20 month old grandson could not have approved of more. :) So maybe not everyone is used to sitting at picnic tables while Squeakers the orange tabby begs for fried quail legs (but no steak, she doesn't care for it)(also, not a chance, cat, those things are gold & I'm not sharing!), drinking a delicious cocktail while the breeze brings hints of the outdoor firepit swirling around your table. When you want Perini's, you want it all. The ambience, the camaraderie with other guests, the aforementioned fried quail legs and super-hot jalapeno poppers followed by a round of steaks that make you want to do it all over again the next night. But alas, Perini's is also a special-occasion type of place for some of us, as it's hard to pass up an extra cocktail, or a bottle of rich and fruity Malbec, after dinner coffees and of course, dessert. Our party of 5 plus the grandbaby managed to rack up a $414 (tip included in amount) check, fwiw. You can't go wrong with any of it, but you're silly if you don't try the bread pudding, btw. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - LOL, he tore thru his (amazing) grilled cheese & is eyeing the Cowboy Ribeyes next. :D - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

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Every year our son drives from Iowa down for his birthday and Thanksgiving. We like Perinis so we take him to dinner. This visit was the first time in 4 times we had anything negative. I ordered my filet medium and was asked to cut it to check it. It was very rare so the waitress took it back. When she returned with the same steak i rechecked it and it was still very rare. She took it back and apologized. By the time i got the same steak cooked a third time my family had finished their meal already and the filet was now cut through twice and was now well done. I ate it and no apology or offer to do any compensation. Disappointed but didn't want to do anything on my son's birthday. Borrego better next time read more

Food isn't goid enough for the prices they charge, or how long you have to wait with reservations. And, my husband and son each ordered a "rack" of ribs, when they finally got ttem, there were only 4, and they were cold. Their rolls were hard and dry. We hadn't eaten there in several years because it wasn't that great then, and gave it another try. Still not great. read more

Awesome all around- Great service Great food Great ambiance Loved sitting on the patio. Will be back for sure! read more

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Such good food and service everytime! There is no other place that has the ambiance that they do in this quaint place outside Buffalo Gap.

Perini's was highly recommended by my brother-in-law, so we were very excited to try. On a trip that took us through Abilene we decided to give it a try. We made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday night. We were impressed by the entrance and grounds, so we thought this is looking good so far. We were promptly seated and tended to by a very talkative and attentive waiter. We ordered an Old Fashion, Vodka Tonic and jalapeno poppers as an appetizer. The Old Fashion was ok and vodka Tonic was fine, but the poppers were not warm at all, cool to cold. Wasn't much taste, sort of a common jalapeno popper. My wife ordered the prime rib medium (end cut) and I ordered to rib eye steak medium rare. We taught the end cut of the prime rib would be highly seasoned, wrong. Really had no taste, and was well done. Very tough, this was disappointing. My steak was cooked perfectly, but it too had little Flavor. These must have been choice or select meats. Ordered the chocolate sheet cake and bread pudding for dessert. Both were fine. The property itself is wonderful with lots of character, the service was excellent, but the food quality was just ho hum, nothing special. My brother-in-law cooks a standing rib eye roast using the Perini rub with his Green Egg cooker. He uses a prime cut of beef. It has always been excellent with a lot of flavor from the rub. There is no comparison with the restaurant. read more

Ate here on a Friday for lunch. Waitress was very nice and efficient. 8 in our party this visit. 5 had what was considered their star attraction the Peppercorn crusted NY strip. Everyone said they liked it. All were cooked as requested. I had the 16oz. Ribeye w/peppercorn crust also. I requested it Medium and it barely made that. It was a tad on the side to well done. But it was tasty. But I can cook steaks to perfection and hold restaurants to the highest standards so. The steak could have been better tasting but again it was good. The roasted potatoes were very good. The hominy was decent/tasty but not quite as delicious as I'd hoped. But now let's talk desert. ...Jalapeño Cheesecake! OMG it swept all of us off our feet. Simple and awesome. Yum yum yummmy. I'm giving them a 4 only because my steak could have tasted a little better for the money but still. I'll be back with a smile and an appetite! read more

Best place ever!! Went for my birthday with my husband! Love this place! Always a good meal!

People all over Texas talk about Perinis, and is 100% too hyped up. Everything on the menu is good. There are much better steak houses in Texas. I have this a 5 star review because it is one of the best places in Abilene, but it's nothing compared to a steakhouse in a bigger city. I would suggest getting a burger rather than a steak. The bread pudding is very good! Don't leave without trying it. read more

Ribeye was amazing. Not many options for children so a bit rough if you have picky eaters. But otherwise everything was great

Excellent steaks, I had the filet and husband had the ribeye. New friends took us to lunch and what a wonderful experience! Daughter had the cheeseburger, so I only had a bite, but that bun left a sweet taste. Definitely would go back if in the area again. read more

I was in Abilene for business and heard about this Steakhouse...just outside of Abilene, in Buffalo Gap. It was easy to get to and had signage, night time might make it a bit difficult though. Parking is on a gravel lot...so ladies take note when choosing footwear. While this is a steakhouse, with prices to match, it's really laid back...so formal attire is not required. I was sat immediately. I did not notice an actual bar...I was eating by myself and would have preferred bar seating but I saw servers grab drinks from a kitchen area, so it does not appear they have a bar, which I found odd. My server was nice enough, seemed well versed and service was good. I started with a special for the day...Caesar salad. Not certain why it was a special. Unfortunately it was not good...smallish salad, and the lettuce was bitter...I stopped midway and almost sent it back, but I was tired and decided to keep it simple. Server didn't inquire as to why I didn't finish the small salad. I had a ribeye with mashed potatoes for dinner. Ribeye was cooked slightly more than requested medium rare...but it was ok. Steak was thin, I was a little surprised at the cut, but it was a ribeye, just thought being at an independent restaurant it might look a bit nicer than what I would grab from the grocery store. Flavor was good, but nothing extraordinary. I wonder if the other cuts might be better. Potatoes were uneventful and kind of boring....it was flavored but so bland I forget what the flavor was supposed to be. It was really bothersome that my steak was served on a plate with this raised, decorative paint. As I cut through the steak, the knife hit the raised paint and I felt and heard it...After a couple times I wondered how much was being shaved into the food. I'm sure it's all safe...but I didn't like the plates at all and it distracts from the meal...reminded me of my mother's "fancy holiday" plates that came out 2 times a year...there's a reason it's not used daily. Desert was amazing...try the jalapeño cheesecake...different but worth the try! Overall this was an average meal...at best. I hate to say it but I kept comparing what I got to the prices. At this price point I expect a bit better, more. I could've eaten at a chain steakhouse for less out of pocket and food would've been very similar, maybe better actually. While this place certainly has a long history I wonder if it's because there are not many choices. I would not return. read more

Where do I begin... it was AMAZING! We're in town from SC for a family wedding. We didn't have reservations when we arrived, the host gladly showed us to the bar to get a drink so that she can find a spot to squeeze us in. She and the whole staff are so nice and welcoming. Zack was our waiter and couldn't ask for a better one! We were seated near a younger crew that had been drinking that got a bit loud and rude, so we asked Zack if we could move and he got us situated quickly at a nice table. Now, the food... OMG AMAZING! I can't find a better steak than Perini steak. We ordered the frog legs, side of potatoes and side of squash casserole and nothing disappointed. For desert we ordered the pecan pie to go and Zack gave us an extra piece! When in Texas again this is a must have stop! Thank you Perini's! read more

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Food was ok. It isn't easy to get to. I was pretty unimpressed with the steak. Service was very good. Everyone was very helpful and polite. I really wanted to be blown away by the food but I just wasn't. read more

BEST IN TEXAS!!! The Perinis have a wonderful Steak House in Buffalo Gap with seating inside and outside. Great food and fun, always. Our family has been enjoying for over 30 years! My faves are Prime Rib, Dusted Shrimp & Filet. Sunday brunch is insanely wonderful with fried chicken, fried steak, lots of veggies, etc.!! Call for reservations as it is a very popular and special place. read more

We tried the Perini Ranch for dinner and it did not disappoint. I'm an avid steak lover and I thoroughly enjoyed my fillet. I also love beer and being from the Northwest find it hard to not be disappointed when traveling. I was pleasantly surprised by the beer choices. Great food, great atmosphere, and great prices. If your in that part of Texas don't miss it. read more

Overall a good spot to grab a good steak. The jalapeño bites and quail legs are good appetizers. For those with kids who are somewhat picky it might be best to leave the little ones home. Not much for options for them. Overall drinks are also pretty good, Mexican martini was one of my fav although it's more like a margarita than martini. Our steaks were perfect and delicious! read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Mexican martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

We had come to Abilene to meet our daughter and decided to check out the Perini Ranch in Buffalo Gap. We had heard many good things about it. If I could have given it 3.5 stars I would have. We all had the filets and they were good. The prices were fair and affordable. The atmosphere was good and service was excellent. If in the area again we would definitely stop in and eat here again. I think we would try the burger, we have heard it was excellent. read more

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This is a texas bucket list restaurant if your in the area stop in and have a great meal.

If I could give this establishment 0 stars, I definitely would (app wouldn't let me). Made reservations and due to our party size we had to be seated outside. Didn't have a problem with that. My problem is the infestation of mosquitoes. Now I know you can't control the environment but you can as an owner/manager of an established do everything to make sure that your customers have a good experience & are aware of certain situations. When I spoke with the manager, she informed me that yes they know they have a problem & they sprayed 3 times this week - here is some OFF to spray yourself. There are no seats inside sorry. If you knew you had an infestation problem it is your duty to advise the customer of this at the time of seating. Not just sit them, give them OFF & say sorry when they complain. Needless to say we left and will never be back. It doesn't matter if you have the best food in the world - you don't give your customers OFF and act like it's their problem. Bad business!!!!! read more