Made reservations here for Mother's Day. Was a bit nervous bc last year did the same at a place a few doors down and it was terrible. Pleasantly pleased with the service and the food. Our waitress was very accommodating to my MIL who has a very limited diet. I had an old fashion cocktail and it's one of the best I've ever had. Everything was superb. Will definitely return. read more

Rail & Rye - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

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The food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere is super fun. The menu items were simple enough to serve any person and yet complex enough to have a foodie enjoy the experience. read more

Love this for a date night adventure! They have karaoke on the rooftop!! Burgers are great! Beer is cold! They do discounts on drinks for teachers!! Service is decent but a wait on the drinks if you're in a hurry!! read more

We met some family members here for lunch on Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded, in fact there were only a couple of tables taken. The service was good and the food was OK, but like my last trip (not reviewed) it just didn't seem all that great. I had the R&R Burger, which was as close as they could get to a plain hamburger. The fries were pre-seasoned, and could not be ordered otherwise, so obviously frozen. McDonalds fries are better... read more

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Decided to take a little drive about 45 mins north of Houston to the place we heard about on social media, Rail & Rye in Navasota, Texas. This little town definitely has a historic vibe, including this establishment. Rustic, but modern. We entered and were met by Chef James. The service was phenomenal from the start. My husband ordered a Maple Syrup & Blueberry Old fashioned. Now he is a self professed Old fashioned snob, and he gave it 5 stars! We ordered the burger & chicken fried chicken both were delicious. We spent dinner deciding on which friends we were going to be the next time we come.. Great big city tastes with a small town vibe We will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

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Elevator to rooftop Singer on lower level We canceled our plans due to no access to rooftop read more

We swung by R&R while visiting Navasota, and were pleasantly surprised by the place. The restaurant is very sleek, modern, but relaxed as far as build out is concerned. They offer indoor dining on their first floor, as well as a rooftop bar area that we didn't check out due to high cold winds when we were there. They're also attached to a next door gift shop if you walk past the bathrooms in the back of the restaurant, in case you want to pick up some scented candles or tea towels. The menu offers a pretty well rounded assortment of choices. We ate there for lunch, so I've only got that for reference, but it seems like you can find something you like based on the options. They have weekly specials depending on the day you're dining, there's salads, sandwiches, burgers, shrimp & grits, blackened redfish, tacos, soups, and a 7 or so appetizers ranging from chicken wings to lamb lollipops. I had a big bowl of tomato basil soup and a grilled cheese, which was perfect for the cold windy day. Everything we ordered came out quick, was well portioned, and tasted great. Service was fine enough, not perfect, but definitely not anything to complain about, especially for a classy casual restaurant in Navasota, TX. If you find yourself hungry in Navasota, I'd highly recommend checking out Rail & Rye. I'm hopeful they stick around and similar offerings start popping up around it. Eat local and shop small. read more

Rail & Rye - Lunch menu - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

I'm really disappointed we booked this restaurant for Valentine's Day and nowhere did they tell us it was going to be a preset menu. But what they did do was email us multiple times asking if we would like to spend $150 on roses... still don't understand how a florist got my email and pressed me about buying flowers. But the day of Valentine's Day we get there and it's $75 per person or $150 total for a split appetizer and 2 entrée and a split dessert. I'm very disappointed again because they did not tell us it was going to be a preset menu and it was going to be that expensive. Nor did the wait staff because we got conflicting answers both times when we asked the wait staff if it was per person or per couple. read more

Delicious Flat Iron Steak from the lunch menu! Ordered medium rare and the chef delivered. In the photo, I'm about halfway in. Flavorful and tender. What a treat! read more

Rail & Rye - Delicious Flat Iron Steak - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

I came in for lunch and sat at the bar. There was only 1 person working the bar and tables around the bar. The service was a little bit slow but the beer was cold. The double smash burger was really good and the restaurant had a good atmosphere. I will definitely stop back again when I come thru Navasota. read more

Went here for valentines and was expecting the full menu based on what was seen online. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. There was a price fixed menu of two app options, four entrees, and two desserts.... $75 a person but the app and dessert were one per couple. The waitstaff provided conflicting information on whether the price was per couple or per person. Later they changed the verbiage to $75 per entree. Only one of those was truly worth (maybe) the $75- an 8oz filet with shrimp.... If you wanted lobster then it was $20 more. Overall I feel like we got extremely taken advantage of. I'm disappointed by the lack of communication by the restaurant. I'm disappointed in the service we received for what we paid. And I'm disappointed in the quality compared to what we paid. For the money.... Not worth it. Probably won't be back. read more

My mother and father came to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. They were treated with great care. They had the steak which was very tender, along with the Mac n cheese, asparagus, and the mashed potatoes. The special desert was fantastic! They were very pleased with not just the delicious food but the great service. From the wonderful chef, Christine the manager and a wonderful waiter along with all the staff. They will never forget what a special day The Rail & Rye helped create. read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is so cute! Went here for a late afternoon lunch and the service started off strong but slowly went down hill from there. The first drink came out within 5 minutes from the bar, we did not see the other 3 drinks for another 45 minutes... After that we ordered food a salad, burger, chicken sandwich and pasta and it took 1 HOUR for it to come out. The tables were not full and the food was NOT hot when we received it. Really wanted to like this place but was disappointed when it came to service and food quality. read more

Rail & Rye - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Chef James prepares amazing and flavorful dishes with a Louisiana cuisine influence. Love the Shrimp and Grits, Gumbo and Pontchartrain Redfish in particular. Fried cheese curds and the Goat. Cheese balls are great starters. Bread, pudding, or a chocolate mousse is a great way to end your meal . Great service. Lovely ambience.. read more

We had a fantastic time and highly recommend Rail & Rye! The atmosphere is so beautiful. The service was perfect and the food was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday - it was the perfect place! Highly recommend this place regardless the size of your group. read more

Went for lunch today and had an amazing time. The atmosphere at Rail and Rye is really cool, fun and relaxing. The food was top notch. We had panko crusted goat cheese covered in a honey glaze which were out of this world and the BFG burger which was amazing. Chef Jimmy shared some fries covered in shredded parmesan, garlic, basil and olive oil and they were amazing. Suggested he needed to put on appetizer menu. Had a great talk with Chef Jimmy and the e bartender Christine was also very fun to talk to and swap cocktail recipes with. We loved it and will definitely come back soon. read more

We'd talked about driving from BCS to Rail and Rye in Navasota for some time. Meeting family from Houston for Father's Day dinner was the perfect occasion. Our only regret was not going sooner. The restaurant was fairly busy and there was a steady stream of folks going up to the rooftop bar. Still, Chef James found time to introduce himself and welcome us with a complementary dessert. The Shrimp and Grits were the best I've ever had. The flavor was amazing and there was not the puddle of grease that many others have. I sampled the Redfish and Chicken Fried Chicken. Both are on my shortlist for our next visit. The atmosphere was definitely on par with the delicious food. Take the 20 minute drive from BCS and don't leave without tasting Chef James's Bread Pudding. From the Redfish Pontchartrain to the Shrimp & Grits to his Bread Pudding, you'd think you're in New Orleans. What a gem. We'll be back soon. read more

Dropped by for an early dinner and it was the perfect time. Beautiful space includes and an upstairs and downstairs dining area. I sat indoors and enjoyed the Greek Salad with Grilled Salmon as my protein. To be honest, I was surprised at the portion and happy it was large and plenty to eat. The salad was colorful with freshly chopped bell peppers, olives, feta, and tomatoes. It was delightful! Other than them forgetting I asked for the dressing on the side and it being pretty folded in, it was a wonderful meal and experience. I will definitely be returning soon. read more

Rail & Rye - Greek Salad with Salmon - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Chef James personally served us. The food was FANTASTIC! Great place to have dinner. read more

Rail & Rye - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Really enjoyed the Farmers Market BLT! The fried egg was an especially nice touch. Great service and overall experience.

My best friend celebrated my birthday with lunch at Rail and Rye. This is a upscale restaurant hidden away in Navasota. What a great place a cozy lunch or romantic dinner in the evening. My roasted beet salad was delicious!! read more

Rail & Rye - Roasted Beet Salad with shrimp. - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Had to redo my review we gave Rail&Ryes a second chance and let me tell you it was worth it everything was well seasoned they even made me a piña colada that wasn't on the menu but it was a hit staff was super nice the upgrade on these chairs let me tell you I didn't want to get up the leave I love that you made the menu small and focused on flavors. Keep up the good work amazing turn around will be back no longer will I hate on this restaurant read more

We've been here three times and never not had an issue. Michelin prices, poor service and mediocre food.

Brunch/lunch is amazing & the Bloody Mary is great! I went for dinner recently & the service was mediocre. I was also disappointed in the lack of dinner menu options. The dinner was good, but the lunch options are better. read more

Had a really good time here tonight for dinner. Kaeli was our waitress and she was super sweet and helped my fiancé find something that worked with his diet. The food was really good, my fiancé had the redfish and I had the seafood pasta. The chocolate cake was also worth the wait, so good! Cool vibe in the restaurant too. We were coming from visiting my grandma in Waco and passing through Navasota when we decided to try and grab a bite going back to Houston and saw this place pop up on google. When we come through again we'll for sure be back on a night they're doing live music. read more

We had been wanting to visit R&R for quite a while, and a deferred birthday celebration proved to be the sufficient excuse. While the indoor dining room looked fine, we were wanting a meal at the rooftop bar, and early on a Friday night there were seats available. It's a great spot when the weather cooperates, and this night we also had a live guitarist/singer, who was excellent. As for the bar -- half of our party had the watermelon mojitos, which were excellent. The beer selection was surprisingly pedestrian given the vibe of R&R -- I would have expected at least one beer more local than Houston. As for the food -- I'd say it's a work in progress. R&R is definitely aspiring to be a level above in many areas, including the food. That said, with our meal, the presentation delivered, but the general response to the taste was -- OK. For example, my chicken fried chicken, described in some reviews as very crispy, was not at all crispy. Again, not bad -- just not quite what I would have expected. Garlicky mashed potatoes side met the mark. Service was friendly and good, and we love the overall work being done here -- just a cool spot. We'd come back, hoping the food takes a little step forward. And that rooftop bar is a great spot for drinks on a nice night. read more

There is limited menu of burgers, red fish, pork chop, chicken fried chicken, and shrimp and grits. We were informed that shrimp and grits were not available. We ordered rail burger and chicken fried chicken, and . Caesar salad. The gravy , mashed potatoes did not have any flavor. Burger was really bright pink. Atmosphere was nice, service was average. read more

I will start by saying our waiter and service was great. He tried hard . The Valentine's preset menu was a total disaster. I think it was poorly marketed. We had no idea when the reservations were set that it was a preset menu. The menu was solely set for two people not for groups. Total confusing on ordering. read more

Our group of 4 had appetizers and a drink at the bar. Lamb chops and goat cheese balls were very good. Service was A+ as well. Then we went to a table for dinner. Two of us ordered dinner salads with salmon. and we would give those an A+ as well. Two of us ordered gumbo with soft shell crab with a side grilled cheese. They were out of the crab, so we just had the gumbo. It was very good! Grilled cheese was good. Only negative was gumbo was served just luke warm and had to be sent back for a reheat. The wait staff did that pronto. Waitresses get a 5 star. They were polite and knowledgeable. We will definitely return. read more

We will never go back the place has potential but the food was very bland and overpriced...It's not like you are in Dallas. The bartender was extremely short almost rude and acted as she was inconvenienced to make a drink my husband overheard her talking about another couple she had just served very unprofessional we left before the music started such a waste on a Saturday evening. read more

This is such an unexpected place to find! The food is delicious, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is very cool and chic in an industrial bar sort of way. I also loved that there is a little shop attached that has an eclectic collection of items that would make great gifts. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town or passing through! read more

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The new menu and chef is AMAZING! Drinks were delicious. We've been in the area since Rail & Rye opened and their food has always been okay. Their old shrimp and grits were pretty good -- BUT, y'all -- This new shrimp and grits doesn't even compare. YUMMM. The appetizers and desserts were also just as amazing. We had to order a second round of queso. Our group was all around very pleased. The chef went out of his way to talk to us after our meal. He's a very nice man! He even brought out the new bread pudding for us to try. This will be our new go-to spot for sure. 12/10 experience! read more

Food came out as expected and as ordered! Sam was a **great** waiter and met our individual requests flawlessly! We had lower expectations due to recent reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised! The food was decent! Somewhat agree with costs vs product mentioned in reviews though. Recent menu provided for anyone needing it. :-) read more

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Driving through on our way elsewhere. Food was decent, not worth the price tag IMO, but this is a small town so I assume there is a bit of that factor involved. Inside is nice, love that the old building structure was retained. Service was weird. Our waitress seemed in a massive hurry and frazzled, to the point where we were barely finishing ordering before she was running away. It was like 4:00 and they were not busy. For example, we had picked an appetizer that they didn't have, which was fine, and we were between two appetizers trying to make a decision and she sort of up and picked one for us while we were quickly trying to make a choice, and was off walking before we realized what happened. I can't convey in words the oddness of it all, we were served in a timely manner, but I wouldn't consider it good service - maybe an off day? Idk. There were also other servers just mulling about looking like they were pretending to be busy, which was also odd. All in all it was just okay. Nothing really exceptional, nothing fully terrible. Can't say I'd recommend it. read more

This place was AMAZING! Incredible ambiance, top-notch service catered to my husbands allergies and the food was some of the best we've had! To top off the night we enjoyed comedy on the gorgeous rooftop bar! Definitely will be returning! read more

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A jewel of a lace great ambience fabulous food who would have thought fried chicken is to die for read more

Rail & Rye - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Started out a little shaky but ended great. Bar didn't stock two of the drinks I asked for (a Mexican import beer) and a common cinnamon whiskey. However, the bar is otherwise well stocked and they had several popular area beers on tap. Food was phenomenal. A bit pricey, but definitely delicious! Red Fish with cajun butter sauce was $26. Served on a bed of 5 grains and sauteed spinach...my oh my! Market price for the sirloin was $50. Great flavor and tender. Definitely plan on coming back in spring and summer to enjoy the rooftop sunsets. We have it on good local authority that it is awesome! read more

the location is so cool and the service was great but the food was very mediocre and overprice. We don't mind spending money on food but want the quality to back it. My family was in town visiting old friends and their family and we had a large party and we were taken care of. Only complaint is the quality of food with the price they are sgoing for. read more

Service was great and the waiter was very honest with their star menu options. Fish I had was dry with ok flavor and my wife got the chefs special that day... shoet ribs (tough and little flavor) with a pepper sauce and candy carrots(she loved the carrots). For the price, the food just wasn't at that level, but it was ok. I think the opportunity for a finer resturaunt is available as it is a nice building, however they need a professional chef with experience. I would put my home made short ribs up against this anyday. Short Ribs are easy, but they do take some time. They definitely rushed it, probably should invest in a pressure cooker based on our experiemce. Lower the prices, and stars would be higher. Tough short ribs are a cardinal sin to that succulent dish... it's practically the entire point beyond the beef flavor. read more

Excellent food and service. We were a party of 16 for a graduation dinner. We had a variety of appetizers and dinner. Our server was terrific and the food Excellent. The snapper was wonderful and everyone else lived their entres. read more