Red Board is BACK!!! When it originally opened, Red Board was our favorite local restaurant. Then Chef Craig headed to greener pastures and the food quality suffered. And after two date night dinners with crappy food, we quit going there. I am SO very happy to say, RED BOARD IS BACK! It was Lee's turn to choose the location for tonight's date night dinner, and I was a bit dismayed when he said we had reservations at Red Board. He assured me that there is a new chef, so I was grudgingly willing to give it a try. I had the red snapper with mango salsa, garlic mashed potatoes and jalapeño creamed corn. The mango salsa had a bit of a kick. The jalapeño creamed corn was luscious and had an even stronger kick! What's not to love? Lee had the chicken fried steak, jalapeño creamed corn and onion rings. He liked the steak, and commented that he was happy the corn wasn't swimming in cream. I stole some of his onion rings, and they are dynamite. Super crispy and oniony. I'm so happy we went there tonight. We will be back frequently if Chef Chris' food stays as good as it was tonight. Service there has always been great; that was never an issue. Kylie's service tonight was impeccable. And the food was every bit as yummy as anyone could hope. Thank you Chef Chris. You are AWESOME! And don't you even THINK about leaving Navasota! read more

Had the fried pimiento cheese deviled eggs appetizer for the 3rd time...excellent, the voodoo shrimp was wonderful, especially the sauce! Service was great and loved the stylings of Steve Gentry on the piano.... read more

Small town with a place that has big flavors. Had the chicken and and burger. Both were very delicious with plenty of spice. The service was very friendly and accommodating with perfect recommendations. The margarita flight was a nice addition to our meal as well. read more

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Came here for a bite with my husband on our way back home - the food was really good and generous portion sizes too! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a good lunch spot! read more

Red Board Tavern and Table - New American Near Me - Navasota, Texas

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A fantastic weather Sunday evening and the wife and I in search of a top down, north bound, "destination" drive place, to grab dinner. Small town Navasota seemingly fit the bill, except perhaps on Sunday wherein most places are closed or closed early (5p). This place open until 8p, was mostly chosen by default, though the reviews for the most part, seemingly read well. Very neat, clean, nicely appointed little spot with a up-town vibe. I can't speak to the bar/drinks as we were there for a meal (iced tea/water). Seated quickly, staff was cordial, service a bit slow. When they brought Hawaiian King rolls out in a basket I thought we might be in a bit of trouble food quality wise. I mean really? Previously frozen, store bought-King rolls?? Dinner was about the same. I had fried chicken on cheese ravioli smothered in marinara sauce, wife tried the chicken fried steak with mac & cheese and asparagus as her sides. I'd bet a good sum of money that everything we had sans the asparagus, was delivered institutionally frozen, heated and served. Maybe our two menu choices were poor. Editable, but in my estimation, certainly not chef prepared restaurant quality food. Don't let the white table cloths fool you. It may very well be a great bar, but it is not as a restaurant. read more

Amazing meal! Started with the deviled egg trio appetizer-don't skip it! I ordered the "Texas Ruben" with steak fries, probably one of the best Ruben's I have ever had. Wife ordered the "Avocado Toast", equally delicious. Large portions. Service was on point. Great vibe with some exposed brick/stucco. Rejuvenated 100+ year old building. Makes you wonder what the walls would say if they could talk. Take time to visit the PA Smith Hotel next door. Crazy chic with a really cool speakeasy (also pictured) read more

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Very disappointed. I posted a glowing review a few years back, calling RBT&T a "big city restaurant in a small town". We went there last night to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had read a review saying "they're back." They're not. The service by Jill was great until she turned into a bartender, abandoning us. The ribeye was supposed to be 14 ounces. It might have been 10, about one quarter inch thick. My wife ordered hers medium. I ordered mine rare. When they arrived, we couldn't tell them apart. Both were gray on the outside and pinkish gray in the middle. My onion rings were not as good as the one's I get at the local fast food places. The mashed potatoes were nothing special. I know that beef has gotten expensive but $58 each is outlandish to say the least for less than mediocre steak. On the positive side, the John Daly was delicious and Jill was an excellent server, while she was serving. read more

My husband and I were looking for a nice meal and found this charming tavern on the square! We went at dinner so they had their limited dinner menu. We ordered drinks that were EXCELLENT! The bartender was exquisite and made both drinks to preference! Salads were amazing! Hubby enjoyed the wedge and I had the Janice! Both were fresh and delicious. The bacon was perfect! We shared a ribeye, my husband's favorite cut of steak. He ordered it medium well and it was medium to medium well so we didn't complain. However...it was hardened on the edges and tough. The flavor was delicious and the butter was perfect! The grits were smooth and creamy and had a great flavor and texture! The corn was fresh but the flavor wasn't great! Dessert was super!! Hazelnut tiramisu for the WIN!! Great date night location! Nice bar! Make reservations if you know you're going! read more

Our Waitress Cheyenne was a good waitress, and the food was good. We'll be going back soon.

Good food with exeimplary service Dropped off my boys at scout camp and had great meal here read more

Very quiet brunch Sunday morning. The menus aren't huge, but a nice selection of items. Coffee is wonderful and there is an extensive brunch cocktail list. Nice setting with the tables set properly (two forks, knife, spoon, water glass and cloth napkin) like grandma's house every weekend. Eggs Benedict and Good Morning John were the order of the day with hash browns. Both were delightful. There is a full bar for evening cocktails and the piano player is there on Friday and Saturday nights. Haven't been there for that yet, but I'll keep y'all posted. read more

Service from Savannah was great. Very attentive, professional and accommodating of my French guest's request and my teenage grandchildren. This is a beautiful restaurant (table clothes, silverware and wine glasses await. We had lunch from the lunch menu (but I'm seeing chicken fried lobster on the dinner menu. Holy Cow!) Prices are very good for the quality of the restaurant and the food. read more

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Had an amazing brunch here! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the location in downtown Navasota gives it such a charming, historic vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 I don't give a raving review often but I was genuinely impressed. As a former chef in spots like NYC, Aspen and the Hamptons I wasn't expecting to find this caliber of restaurant in this tiny town or for it to be so amazing! Seabass is genuinely perfection from the crisp top crust to the pairing of clams and gnocchi! Grits are top notch, well balanced and a nice coarse and creamy grit. Corn. Whoa. We ordered two. I'm still drooling over it! My husband had the steak and he was thrilled! With foie gras butter on top it really stood out as top 5 steaks ever to him. Deviled eggs: eggs were perfectly cooked and topped off with most delightful flavors. Tuna: Ahi tuna with the purple rice and pickled veg was great, not super excellent (if I am being a super picky food snob) but like 9/10 Kids: small but amazing kids menu. Our son had a superior grilled cheese with fruit, berries at that!! And even he ate some of the street corn! He's 1. They had a high chair, kids menu and the piano music was very calming for my littles. read more

Had a lovely Mother's Day brunch today! Their chefs offer up excellent menu options, are knowledgeable on ways to accommodate dietary restrictions, and are happy to do so. The front of the house service is also exceptional. Our server today, Jordan, was extremely pleasant, helpful, and very professional. I highly recommend Red Board for a special occasion, or any day, where "everyday" can feel like a special day! read more

Red Board Tavern and Table - Bellini - New American Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Very disappointed in food. Restaurant appeared clean and organized. Wait staff friendly and helpful but food just not good. I got the chicken fried steak. It was in two small pieces and was dry and overcooked. My wife ordered the pasta dinner. It was mostly penne noodles with little sauce. Not good read more

Very charming establishment, with a very nice retro feel, without the "ironic" feel you get a some establishments. The food menu is the star. They offer a few classic southern staples, but with a "lil flair" of their own. I had the Sloppy Joe (made from fresh ground steak, in house), while my friends had the burger and the chicken fried steak. We shared the shishitos and chicharrones as an app. Everything we ate was good. Stand out good. Fresh ingredients and flavor-plus recipes are the standard here. Go hungry, and expect to be impressed. On our visit, the chef greeted us and chatted with us, but absolutely blew me away with his hospitality and kindness. Unfortunately I forgot his name (i took too long since my visit to write this) , but i will return to Navasota from Houston to find out. A MUST VISIT when in the area. This newly refurbished area will be a hit if it's not already, in no small part to what this place brings to the overall feel of the area. Kudos, job well done!! Cant wait to go back. read more

Ordered an old fashion with angel envy bourbon, received bill and one drink was $40.00. I have ordered this same drink at multiple restaurants and have never been charged this much. Usually around $18-$20!!! read more

Enjoyed Red Board Tavern twice in one week while visiting Navasota. They had wonderful salad options, good service, and beautiful restaurant ambiance! We will return again, soon! read more

Food is top notch! Look, I never order steak because I can cook a mean steak. I hadn't had a steak in a while so I ordered the ribeye and it was AWESOME! my wife ordered some fish which I tasted and it was delicious as well. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great as well. Definitely will be returning read more

Red Board Tavern and Table - Ribeye and Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Navasota, Texas

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The atmosphere and the food were amazing. The staff had the nicest attitude I have ever seen in a while and I've been to lots of places where that can make or break an establishment. All that goes in to who is running the show and Jacob Moore is that person. Kudos to there food and hospitality, we will definitely be back. read more

Entering into the restraunt is amazing. Looks clean, put together and Upscale. Service was good. We were seated immediately and the waitresses quickly took our drink order. Family of four we were impressed with everything until the food came out. The Sweet tea was not drinkable. The pre-made burger patty was unflavored, but it was edible. The pulled pork was edible, but the coleslaw was horrible. The Devil made the Drums. They were so hard, the crust was charred and hard. The manager came over and tried to make it right TY BTW, but Never Again. read more

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This is our second time dining at the red board tavern. Each time the service has been excellent and the food is absolutely delicious. We are very happy to support a restaurant nearby serving high quality food, service and fine dining menu. We have had their take on shrimp cocktail which was smoked and chilled. Surprisingly Delish. Also tried the Deviled eggs and quail poppers - really good. Their mushroom soup and shrimp bisque were spot on. The steaks were cooked to perfection. I had the New York strip "Pittsburgh'ed" medium rare. For dessert we have tried the tiramisu and crème brûlée - each were excellent. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped here for lunch after some mid-morning shopping, and our table of seven was seated right away. The railroad theme was really neat, and the details captured our attention! Our waitress was quick and started us off with waters. We also ordered the Brie cheese appetizer, which turned out to be quite small! Just one cracker and a slice of cheese per person. Lunch arrived quickly, and our table ordered a variety of dishes, including mac and cheese for the kids, tater tots, a grilled chicken chipotle burger, a fried jalapeño burger (which was initially forgotten but brought out later), a wedge salad, and pork lettuce wraps. While we didn't have any major complaints, both the burger and sandwich were lacking in flavor. They could have used more seasonings and spices. Additionally, the salad was essentially a side salad, served on a dessert plate and in a very small portion. Nice place overall. Would try again! read more

Red Board Tavern and Table - Full bar set up - New American Near Me - Navasota, Texas

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We met our Aggie grandson and his new wife last night at Red Board, as we frequently meet them in Navasota for dinner. We had never visited Red Board because it's kind of expensive, but we figured it would be fun for a celebration of their new marriage. If's a very comfortable place, nicely decorated. We made reservations and were seated immediately. We were able to converse and have fun even though there was quiet piano music, which was really nice. We started at the bar because the two of us were a little early. We a drink at the bar. Once we were seated, we had the stuffed quail and also deviled eggs for starters, both good. The quail was outstanding and very different. Then we had a couple of New York steaks, the chicken fried lobster tail and one diner only had a salad. The steaks were wonderful. The chicken fried lobster tail is very different, but I don't think I would order it again. I loved the orange flavored sauce that came on the side. The waitress told me how delightful and delicious the stuffed tater tots were with it (they are on the menu together with the lobster tail.) Turns out they were out of tater tots so I ordered the grits. I was not pleased with the grits and neither was my grandson with his. There was some kind of meat in them that was gray and we couldn't identify and we didn't like the taste. I thought the wine pours were kind of light, but maybe not. We had two creme brulees for dessert and they were great. Altogether, a very successful and happy evening! read more

What an amazing place, food, drinks and ambience. We sat at the bar and the service was amazing, helpful with selections, kind and funny ... Jake is a real asset that keeps everything running smoothly. I'd not ever had Snow Crab Legs, but these grilled delectable legs were incredible! Get the Leek Crab cake it will change your life! Please go soon, you'll love it! read more

Red Board Tavern and Table - Grilled Snow Crab Legs - New American Near Me - Navasota, Texas

Best pork loin ever hands down. This thing had a bone the size of my arm almost super good. Best service the server was super nice and helpful she recommended the pork loin. 10/10 experience we will be back read more

First, we dropped in for lunch with a group of 30, and they did a FABULOUS job handling us, getting our food out quickly, and bringing us our checks. Truly top-notch. Everyone loved the food. We ordered all sorts of things, but I had the Brisket Reuben with Jalapeño sauerkraut. It was a flavorful fusion of German and Texan cuisine, and my side of chili-seasoned tots was a great pairing. This was my first time eating here, and I can't wait to go back and try something else. Oh, and the brownie and chocolate chip cookies were delicious! read more

Great atmosphere, wonderfully varied menu and friendly service. The food was very tasty and the portions were appropriate.

Got to finally try Red Board Tavern and Table tonight for a date night-- overall had a nice experience! The ambiance is more formal but still comfortable- people still dress very casually despite the food prices. They have live music which is nice! We started off with the crab tart- flavor was good- The texture was kind of like a mix between a crab cake and crab bisque- more creamy than a crab cake. Then we split the ribeye with the creamed spinach along with the lamb shank. Cook on the steak was pretty good- slightly over from medium rare- however the flavor was very good! The lamb was tender but tasted more like beef- not the usual lamb flavor- tensor though! The succotash was good- a little too salty for our taste but I liked the combination of the veggies and also enjoyed the polenta. We really scarfed down the blackberry cobbler which is how we ended our meal. Our waitress was super friendly! Great service and overall a really nice date night! read more

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THE BEST Chilean Sea Bass i've ever eaten... be sure to order you will not be disappointed. Steaks as well as their breakfast is outstanding!! Treat yourself to Red board & their great wait staff & atmosphere! read more

The atmosphere was so pretty and unique, and the Ciaopinno was delicious (a fancy seafood soup, full of different fresh seafood and flavorful broth). The glass of pino noir was also great. Highly recommend! The service was also very friendly and good. We tried it sort of randomly as we were passing through town and liked it a lot. Good date night place. read more

I REALLY wanted to love this restaurant. I've been wanting to try it since they opened up in our little downtown Navasota.... Today, I finally got my chance to try it and, boy, was I disappointed. My family of 4 arrived at about 1pm on this beautiful Sunday. The place was packed. After a few minutes, the hostess found us a table near the kitchen. Our waiter saw us after about 5 minutes and came to take our drink order. Along with drinks, we also ordered the deviled egg appetizer. When the eggs arrived, we commenced to trying them, and, well, our palettes did not appreciate them. Others may really enjoy them; we did not. Our lunch orders should've arrived shortly after the eggs, but they weren't. So we waited, and waited, and almost got fed up enough to throw money on the table and leave. The waiter never showed back up after dropping off our appetizer, as I think he was pulling double duty as the bartender - to whom, I'm not sure, because the restaurant was all but cleared out at this point. My kids were now hangry, I was thirsty, and my husband was past the point of perturbed, as he'd been staring at our lunch entrées in the kitchen window for more than 10 minutes. He finally called over another employee and asked her why our food had been sitting in the window so long, instead of being delivered to us. She gave him a line about the warming lights, then grabbed the food and finally delivered it to us. I don't really want to review the food, as I feel like it would've been much better had we received it straight from the oven, grill, etc. I do know that the meat in my sandwich had a chewy consistency by the time it arrived and the bread roll it was served on was soggy after soaking up the meats juices while waiting under the warming lights. My husbands chicken fried steak was super chewy, which I don't think was from sitting in the window, but the cornbread it was served with was delicious. My son seemed to love his pulled pork grilled cheese and my daughters chicken tenders were cooked perfectly. Overall, I just really felt like it was a chore to be served in this restaurant. Maybe we arrived too close to closing time for the waitstaff to really show some care in they're service. I thought an hour was more than enough time though. Or maybe we just caught the restaurant on a bad day... I'll probably end up trying Red Board again. It is right up the road, after all. Hoping our experience today was a fluke and that we'll have a wonderful experience next time... read more

Had a great time at this new restaurant. Food was amazing. Deviled eggs and bacon wrapped quail were an awesome start with a bottle of Argentinian Malbec. With another bottle of Malbec, out table ordered the Prime tenderloin, chili, and lamb. Perfection! read more

Red Board Tavern and Table - We will order this wine next visit - New American Near Me - Navasota, Texas

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Nice atmosphere. That was all. Prices are extravagant and food was mediocre. My friend's salad was exceptionally small and lacked any of the protein that was advertised on the menu. This was raised to the manager who did offer something else. However, we were told that the protein was finely chopped and that we would still be responsible for a half-charge for the salad. A bite was missing, which was enough to know there was no protein in the tiny overly priced salad. The manager eventually agreed to not charge for the first salad after a long discussion. We ordered something else which was 'ok'. One final note. It was VERY difficult to carry a conversation with the trains constantly passing the restaurant. read more

The chicken fried steak was all gristle, the gravy seemed to have sugar in it. Way too sweet. Terrible service. Although the wait staff were nice we got terrible service. Not worth the stopping unless for a cocktail?? read more

Not sure what happened tonight, we arrived for a 7pm reservation and they sat us after setting up our table. We ordered drinks and an appetizer to start. The drinks took 20 mins, meanwhile other groups were sat at nearby tables and we watched their appetizers and start to arrive. We had to ask about the deviled eggs appetizer which had not yet arrived even though other tables who sat after us received theirs. When we placed out entree orders they were out of multiple items including the Ruben sandwich and the chicken fried steak. The salad and soup ordered by 2 members of our group were received and then we waited and waited. Our waitress told us 10 more minutes and brought us bread, this was around 8:30 pm. At some point the waitress came back because one of the sides had run out so we selected another and then waited... At 9 pm we stood up and paid for what we ate and left. The food we had was good, but waiting over 2 hours for food was unacceptable. The service of the staff was very friendly and we could tell they were very flustered by whatever was going on this evening, but unfortunately it spoiled our Mother's Day. read more

What's that saying? "It looked good on paper..." Well that was our lunch experience at Red Tavern recently. Great vibe to the place, and good service but the food... I ordered (the 'website menu' on Yelp is not up to date) a Chopped Iceberg salad with an avocado-ranch dressing that didn't taste like much of anything. Hard to mess up tomato's and red onion. There was supposed to be sourdough croutons in the salad, and maybe they were but they were in the form of tiny specs that were chewy and had zero flavor, served in what looked like a contemporary standard sized soup bowl. Essentially a dinner-salad portion. My husband ordered a Caprese' Salad, a small tower of sliced tomato's, with a small mound of micro greens on top and a smear of mozzarella on the bottom of it all, accompanied by 2 crostini's that looked highly seasoned but tasted stale, also served on a small salad plate. I mention the portion size because my salad was 16.00 (no protein) and the Caprese Salad was 18.00 and to me that was the most outrageous sting of all. We paid entree prices for dinner salad portions that were just...okay, and certainly didn't live up to the descriptions on the menu. If they had, this would have been a different review. read more

Delicious food and excellent service. The pasta with homemade sausage was very good, Sweet and spicy! Enjoyed the pianist during dinner.

The ambiance with a piano player was perfect and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend the beef tenderloin with brussel sprouts. Salads and loaded potato were good too. Great service! We were just passing through town and this was a great way to end the day. read more