Steaks were great. Everything else was average at best. Possibly the most bland dessert I've ever tried with the strawberry shortcake. Service was great and the atmosphere was cool. I can see how the city folk would like the place. read more

The Sunday lunch buffet was outstanding. Fried chicken was tender and moist. The entire menu was delicious. Service was the best as usual. A great family outing. read more

Once upon a time I felt that I was the only one who could grill a perfect steak. Wrong was I. I found myself in Abilene recently and was told to give Perini Ranch Steakhouse a try. This place is part of heaven. I had a salad and the filet. Absolute perfection. Every bite just melted in my mouth. Salad was top notch but that filet was awesome. For dessert I shared the Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake. Perfection. The wait staff was kind and knowledgeable about their food. And the atmosphere was great. I hope to return someday. Until I return I will be thinking of that filet I devoured with fond memories. read more

A true Texas experience. Good food, good people, good location. A dude ranch like feeling. A must experience if visiting Abilene.

Have been looking forward to the visit to this iconic steak ranch for a while. We were not disappointed. We drove 3+ hours from Dallas, so we made a day of it and visited some of the local sites. We ate at 3:30, so had the lunch menu. Only difference from dinner menu is we could not get the prime rib. We started with a ranch water and jalapeño bites. Perfect pairing and both were very good. You don't come here not order a steak. We ordered the rib-eye and filet. We also ordered all of their sides except the asparagus. It was nice that the could cook the steak to medium rare plus for my fiancé. The steaks were done to perfection, tender and full of taste. The sides were all good. We liked the perini zucchini the best. The potatoes were a bit overdone and dry. We did get a salad with the meal. Both salads were very good. Crisp and fresh. I opted for the blue cheese upgrade which was very tasty. We ordered a bottle of wine with our a meal. A French Bordeaux. The wine selection is not big, but good. Our Bordeaux was perfection. This is a down to earth kind and simple atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable when compared to what you would expect to pay in Dallas. Simply a gem, as are the people at this fine establishment. I'm not sure I have ever given a 5 star to any establishment. This is my first 5 star rating I have given and I'm doing it without hesitation because of the quality of food, price and service. read more

Best ribeye was the best I've had in years. Service was great and all the staff very friendly. We staged on the back patio for a beverage before going to dining room. Great place to sit and visit. read more

High quality west texan food, always solid filet mignon with vegetables as side and their Caesar salad never disappoints. Always for dessert get the strawberry shortcake, they have a texan twist to it by a buttermilk biscuit with strawberry and cream either way a solid place all around read more

Let me start by saying we love Perini's. We moved to Abilene 2 years ago and have been here 5 or 6 times and always had a great meal, which is what I expect for the price. That was until our most recent visit on Friday. We had friends in town and I've been talking this place up to them for awhile now so we decided to make a reservation and take them out. The service was great as usual, but the food was pretty disappointing. We all had the ribeye with the exception of my wife who got the filet. All of us ordered medium rare but the steaks came out medium well with very minimal pink. The steaks were bland as if they forgot to season them and I noticed that they were much thinner than usual as well. We each got a side of the cowboy potatoes which were also overcooked, dried out, and under seasoned. We ended up spending close to $190 after tip for 2 steaks, 2 sides, 1 dessert, and 4 drinks between my wife and I. Typically I wouldn't complain about the price, but given the quality of our meal this felt like a complete rip off. I'm hesitant to return after our experience and I'm definitely hesitant to bring out of town guests here in fear of another major let down. read more

Historic dining establishment going back many years. My uncle took me there around 20 years ago and had to go back when I got anywhere near. Not disappointed!! Have to try the jalapeño bits and the bread pudding for dessert. Hamburger is award winning. Steaks are great. read more

I travel all over the US and this restaurant is at the top of my very favorite places to eat. From the moment I drive over the cattle gate leading to this quaint true Texas experience I absolutely know it will be well worth the out of the way drive. The food is delicious! Steaks literally melt in your mouth. Complimented by cowboy potatoes, hominy grits, and any of the other chuck wagon type sides, you'll not be disappointed. If you are a bread lover, you'll appreciate the biscuit/roll type combo you can easily imagine cowboys stuffed in their packs for enjoying later on the trail. But please save room for the incomparable bread pudding! Eat one to perfectly complete your meal and take one home because you'll crave it later. One is never enough! All in all, just a perfect place to entertain and dine. Easily one of the Lone Star states must visit places! read more

Place is pretty hyped up...food is ok To me...not better than any regular steak and BBQ place I'd prefer to go to...The Shed read more

Alcoholic beverages (tried 4 different ones) were overly sweet with too much juice/syrup. All potato side dishes were flavorless and undercooked. Caesar salad was more of a salad with oil dressing and cheese. Steak came overcooked, but the flavor on the meat was good. read more

Best food in the Big Country! Get a reservation! The rib eyes are among the best around and the sides are always on point!

Best steak I have ever eaten by far! Had the bone in strip cooked perfectly our waitress was so sweet and took great care of us even though she had a lot of tables Looking forward to our next chance to visit. read more

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Great restaurant with a great ambiance and setting. Food was excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a great dining experience.

We drove 30 minutes from Abilene to Buffalo Gap and tried the infamous Perini Ranch Steak. Spoiler alert! - It was amazing. Perini's prices are high but worth it. We had quail (around $15) as an appetizer. Both our stakes were delicious and cooked to perfection ($98 for both). The meat was fresh, and our waiter did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend Perini to friends and family. read more

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Perini's is literally a world famous restaurant just outside of Abilene, TX in Buffalo Gap. It's been featured in many magazines and even The Today Show. 1. Atmosphere: Old country style building with a large outdoor eating area as well. Air conditioning is iffy at best but they generally have fans going to help. Reservations are almost always required. 1 Star 2. Service: Generally the service is quite good. It's not a place you go to for a quick meal, however. Often times, even with a reservation, you will be expected to wait for a bit before being seated. 1.5 Stars 3. The Food: There are many good things on the menu. They are most famous for their Prime Ribeyes, Green Chili Hominy, and Bread Pudding, but there is so much more than that. The Prime Rib and the Peppered Strip are two of my faves. The Ranch Burger is modestly considered one of, if not THE best burger in the whole area. It is honestly that good. The Jalapeño bites are fantastic as a starter and the Cowboy Potatoes are the next best thing to the hominy as a side. Finally, if you decide to pass on the bread pudding there is always the Jalapeño Cheesecake. 2 Stars Overall: 4.5 Stars. This is a place you return to over and over again when you want some great food. I've never been disappointed in the food. ------------------------ My Rating System: 1 Star-Wouldn't let my dog eat here 2 Star-Below average-usually something really struck me as being bad and I doubt I would ever return. 3 Star-Average-Might come back. Might not if there are better options. 4 Star-Above average-will definitely come back and try something new. 5 Star-Phenomenal-Will definitely return for such an amazing experience. read more

All I have to say is that this was truly an experience worth seeing in person...I always (when traveling) like to seek out unique places and this will be added to my list. Ex- President's have eating here and it's on an actual ranch in Buffalo Gap, TX. Amazing service and food. I had the Blue Cheese Salad, Quail Legs which were cooked to perfection, Caprese salad to start, yes I was very hungry.. Main course was the Grilled Cajun Catfish with zucchini [ baked in tomato sauce with ground Italian sausage, melted cheese] it was amazing... This place has a lot of character and the food is simply GOOD, hands down. Of course I couldn't leave without getting the aribeye steak and a jalapeños cheesecake to go. You have to get out and visit this place and almost forgot Sunday brunch starts early at 10 AM ends at 1:45 PM... reservations are required. read more

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The steaks were hot, juicy and tender! The service, as usual, was perfect! The tea glasses could be a little bigger. read more

So, my Aunt had purchased their tenderloin on line, as a gift for Christmas dinner. I've never tasted anything like it- magnificent!!! We live on the road & found out we were going to be in Abilene for several months. Then we realized this is near the Perini!!! It didn't disappoint..... we found ourselves there on several occasions, after a nice motorcycle ride, even brought friends! read more

220 mile from my place, but I needed to check it out. Started with the Chopped Salad, perfect size and evenly dressed with blue cheese. Opted for the Bone-in Strip (14 oz) and Cowboy Potatoes... Steak was perfectly cooked and man was it tender!!! Taters were fantastic! I got there early - reservation is highly recommended. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Bone-in Strip & Cowboy Potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

We stopped by for lunch and were impressed. The best catfish I've ever had and the country fried steak was also the best I've had. The steak was a real steak not an over processed tough cut that's battered and fried but you could see the love that was put into the food. The buffet was a selection of fried chicken, country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, 2 different salads (highly recommend the cucumber salad), and biscuits w/ butter and also came with a choice of dessert. I opted for the Texas sheet cake and ate the entire thing which is saying something b/c I never eat dessert. I wish it was closer to our house b/c we wold be regulars. read more

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Me and my husband are out of towners and heard about this place. We decided to give it a shot and it was unforgettable! The service was spot on with kind faces throughout the establishment. My medium rare steak was just a little undercooked, no biggie at all. The waitress kindly took it to the back to get some extra grill time and it came back just right! Overall the ambiance was very mellow and cozy with a nice fireplace going on as it was rainy and chilly outside. I would definitely go out of my way to make it back here again in the future. Price range $$$. $45 for an 8oz fillet with a salad or side. Definitely a great steak and worth the price in my opinion. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Mexican Martini and Old Fashioned - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

Went here as recommended for steak and hamburgers. Call to make a reservation; we didn't have a reservation and we're getting turned away but I asked them to dig for other options - we almost ordered "to-go"! I do not know why it took about 5 minutes to "see what they could do" and then tell us we have an hour before the reservation was expecting arrive only to be seated after another "non reservation" group arrived and we seated without issue. I would have asked about this but my daughter didn't tell me it happened until we left because she didn't want me to confront anyone. Our waitress was very good. Panini's makes their own good Caesar dressing but skip the flat croutons in their salad. The quail leg apps had a great breading but the meat was rubbery. The steak fillet and catfish were awesome! I would go back for more steak fillet and catfish. I suspect if I could eat it as rare as recommended by steak chefs it is probably especially amazing (I have issues with uncooked meat). My daughter and friend loved the hamburgers as well. The sautéed onions on the burgers weee very good. The table rolls are ok; would be better warmer with honey butter to pair nicely with our meals. I would rate the cost closer to the $$$$. read more

Great steaks - a very good interpretation of carpaccio great service! We will be back! A hidden gem in the middle of nowhere read more

What can I say that has not been said already? The food was amazing!! The steak so tender you could use a plastic knife to cut it. This has to one of the best places to go eat at. I highly suggest getting reservations for the brunch. Everything was freshly made like your grandma would make with love. read more

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Pittsburg rare rib eye - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo Gap, Texas

The food was served in a very timely manner, everyone in our (party of eight) was very pleased with our food server. She was 100% accuracy on every order. The ambiance was picture perfect. Outdoor seating is always enjoyable under a clear starry sky. read more

Service was good. Informative Bar drink was good. Food....I had a filet...ordered medium It came out charred on one side an was cooked more to well done. Except the center...rare Salad..I haven't seen such NON happy lettuce served before Especially at a " supposed high end "restaurant Sides are all extra Rolls tasted like salt an seemed to be left over from Sunday lunch...mind you it's Thursday evening To bad, my husband is from here..but guess the memory got the best of him We won't be back Best part was the huge metal armadillo in the drive way read more

I would highly recommend this place restaurant if you are anywhere near this area. The food is absolutely amazing, I have eaten steaks across the US and this place is in the top 3 for sure. That atmosphere is amazing makes you feel like you are on the ranch and a part of it. The service was great, no complaints at all drinks stayed full and came quick when ordered. Plenty of parking. Would highly recommend making reservations. I will be returning to this restaurant anytime I am around Abilene. read more

Bucket List place. Perfect, Quality food, just as you would expect. We had no wait and our food came out fast. Our server was attentive. My steak was perfection. My husbands was a bit rare (he ordered it medium), and they threw it back on for a second and it came back perfect. The hominy casserole was something surprising and the star of this meal. If ever in the area, will go out of my way to come back here. read more

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Can not recommend this place enough. I have now tried everything on the menu I wanted to review once I had tried it all. Steaks are still #1 on my list but, the ranch burger is a close second! It is amazing as well. Must start with Jalapeño bites and finish with the bread pudding! Oh and to make it even ask for Austin! read more

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

Had never heard of this place. Don't even have any idea how I found it. But I was lucky enough to stumble upon it and it was such a great find. It is a little ways out of town but I tell you what when you show up, the place is absolutely beautiful. The food is great. The only thing I would like to see is more options for sides, I would love the option to have a baked potato with my steak. But other than that I absolutely loved it. Highly recommend! read more

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Had great expectations that fell just short. The ambiance and service was amazing, the steak was great, yet the sides and drinks fell short. read more

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We finally got to eat here! Made reservations over a month ago. It was definitely worth the wait. We were seated by a real fireplace and the drinks and food were to die for. We even ordered desert! It's pricy but definitely worth the money. We will be going back! read more

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On a road trip from Houston to Santa Fe, we purposely mapped out a detour to go to Perini Ranch and delighted we did!! The steaks were excellent as was the service. We dined inside which was fine, but outside under the beautiful oak trees would have been even better. Highly recommend! read more

I have a lot of burgers, in a lot of different places, but this one stands out big time for me. The Ranch Burger at Perini Ranch. This burger was an experience of flavors at lunch the other day. The Ranch Burger at the Perini Ranch Steakhouse is a half-pound of 100% ground chuck, seasoned, hand patted and grilled. Here with cheddar cheese, provolone and topped with grilled mushrooms, green chiles, and onions served up with chips. read more

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Maybe the best filet I've ever had, but they're not giving it away; however it's worth the price. The sides were awesome as well and watch out for the bread... it's so good, but you don't want it to take up space for the awesome meats. I'd say the ambiance almost makes you feel like you're eating at someone's range home. It's a wee bit out of town, but worth a go. Cheers read more

Well, this is how it's done, people. Here is a steak house on a ranch outside of one of the smallest old western towns in west Texas, somewhere south of Abilene which has been in bidness since Noah's Ark landed over to the east on Ranger Hill. National fame, International fame, James Beard recognition, etc., etc., etc. The list of accolades and recognitions is as long as tomahawk rib eye bone. I have thought about visiting for years but it's three plus hours from North Tarrant County and in Buffalo Gap? Population + or - 464 as of 2010 census. Let's just say Airbnb properties do not abound. But there is a little gem and we booked it, The Dwelling Place. For three, count 'em, three nights. With reservations at Perini's Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You think we might be suffering from Covid Cabin Fever? If so, you thunk right I guess. Lord knows I was praying this would be good food. Our reservation for tonight was for 6:00. I was still nursing a Bombay Sapphire and tonic at 5:50 at The Dwelling Place where I was dwelling at the moment quite comfortably. The Secretary of the Interior insisted we were going to be late to which I replied this would not be a problem at a restaurant out here in the middle of almost nowhere. But her wisdom prevailed and we hit the highway for the three minute or so drive. The parking lot and restaurant were filled! At six o'clock! Where in the world have all these people come from? I was astonished. I'm guessing Abilene. I began with a muddled jalapeño marg. Very nicely done. As we are like old and have small appetites I questioned our server closely about portion sizes as we wanted the blue cheese salad and twice baked potato to share in addition to a shared rib eye. Assured the portions were not humongous we went with that. The salad and potato side shared were just right. The ostensibly 16 oz rib eye looked to me like that crazy big ass 72 oz steak TheTexan up in Amarillo advertises is free if you finish it in an hour. The steak had to be a very generous cut on the kitchen's part (not complaining !). But here's the deal... I dunno what your idea of a perfectly, superbly, heavenly grilled ribeye flavor is, but I know what my standard is and this steak killed it. The bomb. Perfection. Grilled over an open mesquite fire, this was ribeye Nirvana. And the salad and potatoes were were delish as well. No wonder this placed is packed wall to wall at 6:00. But still, someone tell me, where do all these people come from? LOL. And lemme add this. I've had many steaks at Del Friscos, Pappas Brothers, Ruth's Chris, Three Forks, Silver Fox, you name it. Aside from the A5 Wagyu at Pappas cooked on a salt slab which doesn't count in this discussion as A5 is from another universe, this ribeye is a best ever grilled steak ranking right up there with the gold standard... namely the ribeyes cooked over an open campfire up in Wise County by my old Czech cowboy friend Junior Janecka back in the day. And the bread pudding? Well, just more of the same. Awesome. Oh, and BTW, between the two of us we finished maybe, maybe a 1/4 of the steak. But fortunately we travel with a super cooler that will keep this rare ribeye till we get home where we'll get two more meals at least out of it. Can't wait to see what awaits us the next two meals here. read more

Great hidden gem! The food was delicious, the service was great and the ambiance is amazing!

Cute. But, honestly I've had better steak at longhorn. For the price, I would hope for better. $45 for a steak and salad. Nice property though, and service. Maybe I was expecting more. read more