The rumors are true Rio Brazos Grill is fantastic. Not "good for a small town," not "surprisingly decent" just flat-out good. The kind of place where it's immediately obvious someone in the kitchen actually knows what they're doing, which already puts it ahead of most restaurants pretending to. The meal starts strong with flash-fried calamari Fresno chilies, sweet chili sauce, balanced heat, and a clean execution. It comes as strips, which feels a little safe. Rings or whole baby squid would've shown more technical confidence, but fine the flavor still delivers, and at the end of the day, that's what people actually remember. The Calabria chili shrimp follows with the same sense of control: spicy, but not trying to prove a point. Paired with grilled baguette, it does exactly what it's supposed to do support the dish instead of getting in the way. And then there's the Chicken Fried Ribeye, which sounds like a bad decision until you eat it. Crispy on the outside, rich and tender underneath, covered in black pepper gravy with buttermilk mashed potatoes, a potato nest, and because apparently restraint is optional--two fried quail eggs. It's excessive, but not stupid. That's a very fine line, and they walk it well. Chef Clint Connaway clearly has classical training--nobody just stumbles into a proper beurre blanc. The menu pulls from Southwestern, Native American, Mexican and French influences, which should feel chaotic but somehow doesn't. It works because the execution is consistent, even when the ideas get a little ambitious. That said, the place isn't perfect. The quail eggs show up so often they start to feel less like a signature and more like a habit. And for all the technical skill, there's a noticeable lack of local identity. With Bosque Ranch right down the road, it's hard not to wonder why more local beef isn't front and center. A stronger focus on seasonal or locally sourced ingredients would push this from great to something more grounded--something that actually tastes like where you are. And then there's the obvious question: why no brunch? A kitchen like this could absolutely dominate a brunch service. Instead, it's just... not happening, which feels like wasted potential. Still, none of that changes the core truth. The food is thoughtful, the technique is real, and most importantly you leave feeling satisfied instead of questioning your life choices. That alone is worth something. read more

Rio Brazos Grill - Chicken Fried Ribeye - Salad Near Me - Weatherford, Texas

We had such an amazing date night here. The staff (Kyle) was very helpful and friendly! Recommended our drinks and meal. When our food came out, the chef walked it out and explained it all to us. We will absolutely be back! The tequila old fashioned was one of a kind ! read more

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We went to this restaurant on the referral from friends. We had been warned that it was a little pricey & best for special occasions. While we were celebrating our 53rd anniversary we decided to give it a try. You definitely need reservations, especially on weekend evenings. The restaurant can best be described as upscale country western. We were served by waitress Bella, who was very pleasant, patient & amusing, at times. She explained each dish with detailed knowledge & confidence. The crab cake appetizers were delicious! And our filets were out of this world, cooked perfectly & served hot & attractively plated with a half of a twice-baked potato & broccolini. Although the potato was delicious I would have preferred a whole baked potato that I could add my desired condiments to. The only criticism I have is that no bread was offered. We were looking forward to dessert but we had absolutely no appetite for it after such a large meal. But after looking at the menu we came to the conclusion that we could order an appetizer as our entree, follow it with dessert & be very satisfied. It puzzled us how such an upscale restaurant could be located out in a remote area of Weatherford & be so busy. I suppose its reputation is spread by word-of-mouth. I know we will certainly return for our next special occasion. And we will request Bella to serve us if she's available. A funny coincidence --our beloved terrier is also named Bella. We had a good laugh over that. read more

What an incredible experience last night!! We've been patrons since they opened and have always had amazing service but Bella was the best server we've ever had there!! She's so much fun and a delight!! Lola and Blayne also came by our table and were fantastic as well!! It's extremely rare to have staff of this caliber. The wonton starter on the limited menu was one of the best appetizers I can remember and the Mexican vanilla ice cream was arguably the pinnacle of vanilla!! As good as the food was, the people were the stars of the show!!! read more

Wonderful dining experience. Seated in the newer patio area - nice and bright vs the darker inside. Large portions. Can easily share a salad. Steaks were perfect . Sides tasty. A lot of smoke and spice but just the right amount. Perfect cream brûlée. Definitely should make the effort to try. read more

Nice digs just a couple miles south of I-20 at Weatherford. Lots of parking, was not full at 6:00 but filled all reservations by 6:30 on Saturday. A few bar seats with full meal service available. At least 2 private areas for 8-10 people were set, along with a long table in the main dining room for about 12 that took some of the 2 and 4 tops for that group. Make reservations if not there about opening, as we heard folks from dallas, FW, and Granbury being turned away since reserved full till closing. Atmosphere, good ranch style with rock walls and some western art. Service: great people, at the reception, bar, and service. They maintain friendly and help each other to excel. Addie at the bar was wonderful. Food: very good, flavorful and spicy where described, without overpowering. Notable *Calabrian shrimp, 4 large in a tasty sauce, the Calabrian peppers featured are a bit less heat than red jalapeños, but mix with the shrimp and French toast points to absorb the rest of the sauce. Specials of the day: Lamb chops were great! Sauced with a berry sauce that wasn't compote strength but well flavored to go with the mid rare 3 double chops. Unusually the greens with a bit of bean as the lawn beneath the lamb was wonderful, and plenty of house small dice farmer potatoes were filling. You can see all the meats and prices across the spectrum, all of which make it necessary for another couple visits to get better acquainted with their menu. Get thee to the Rio Brazos Grill. Only about 24 miles of a pleasant drive west of Fort Worth. read more

We traveled from Castle Pines, Colorado to Eat at The Rio Brazzos Grill. The food was exceptional and the variety suited our party of 10 perfectly. The service was outstanding with a very attentive and personable server, which made the experience wonderful. The cocktails, specifically Dave's Ranch Water and the Cattle Barron Old Fashioned, were the best my wife and I have ever had! I almost forgot the appetizers...phenomenal! I would highly recommend the Rio Brazzos Grill, but only if you can handle one of the best dining experiences you've ever had! P.S. - Not related to anyone working there or ownership read more

Outstanding! The entire experience. Our server was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about wine. He was patient and graceful with 7 women. But the food was the star of the show. Everything we had was cooked Perfectly and packed with flavor. The restaurant itself is beautiful & very clean. They even have a small private room for events! Not a huge location, so make reservations!! Shout out to the server that took pictures for us too! Highly recommend RBG!! (Tell the plant lady to stay open later) :) read more

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Great experience. This was our first time dining at Rio Brazos Grill. There were 4 of us on a Saturday and we arrived around 4:30 with a 5:00 pm reservation. The host was quite pleasant and was able to seat us right away. Our server, Tess, came by right away to greet us. She told us about the daily specials and we ordered pre-dinner cocktails. Zach was by with water and kept us topped off all evening. Our cocktails were great. My wife had a Cosmo and my friend and I each had the Grandpa's Old Fashions. They were excellent. We ordered the Mashed Potatoes and Green Onions Croquette appetizer topped with Smoked Salmon and shared that with our friends. It was very good. We placed our dinner orders and visited with our friends. Meanwhile, Zack was by many times to make sure water was refilled and just to check to see if we needed anything, as did Tess. A basket of warm rolls (like Parkerhouse rolls) came out. They were great. Our salads, soups and flatbread came out next. My wife and I share the Fall Salad. It was amazing. Our friends each shared a cup of the Tomato Soup and the Flatbread. We tried both and enjoyed them as well. Next, our entrees came out. My wife and I shared a meal. We had the Pork Chop dinner and we added mashed potatoes plus a side of the black pepper gravy. The Pork Chop was cooked medium rare as requested and was tasty. The Mashed Potatoes were tasty too. The gravy was good but I felt it could have been thicker. All in all, an amazing meal and service. Our friends had the Snapper and Strip Steak entrees. I tasted the Snapper and it was good. May have been a tad overcooked, yet still good. My friend told me his Strip Steak was tasty but the meat texture was a bit stringy. For a Strip Steak, this is what I would expect. We took desserts home and will have them later tonight. John, the GM delivered some of our food and we got to connect with him a bit. He was very pleasant and very appreciative of our patronage. We can't say enough about Tess. She was so pleasant, so helpful and so attentive. We were blessed to have her, Zack and the rest of the service team tonight. We'd recommend Rio Brazos Grill and look forward to our next visit. read more

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Went for a special birthday and the food was outstanding starting with the appetizer, on to the wedge salad and the New York strip, done exactly as asked, flavortown! The stuff baked potatoes was delicious as well. Definitely a go back to.... read more

This is our first visit to this highly reviewed and recommended restaurant. We looked forward to an exceptional dining experience. We were pleased with the attention and service provided by the wait staff. As for the food: - The Panko Shrimp w/ sauces were delicious. - The Caesar Salad was very good - The dining experience took a dive when the Chef recommended selections arrived to the table. - The T-Bone lamb plate tasted of a chargrilled flavor. Couscous was not seasoned, the Brussel sprouts tasted chargrilled. Lamb was tough, very chewy, mostly bone and fat. - Slow Roasted Veal dish was bland without flavor or seasoning. Every bite tasted exactly the same with tough veal. The dish reminded me of poor man's chicken pot pie. After having a poor main course, we declined having dessert and headed out. Rio Brazos Grill was a BIG SWING AND A MISS on our anniversary dinner. read more

Service and food were awesome. Our server was Chloe. She was attentive, sweet and funny. We shared the shrimp appetizer. It was so good. I had the rainbow trout and my husband had the ribeye. Delicious and phenomenal do not say enough. I highly recommend. We will definitely be back read more

10/10 food, atmosphere and service. Maddy did a great job serving us and I really enjoyed this for my birthday dinner this year. That pecan praline cheesecake was the perfect end to a perfect night. Worth the drive from Fort Worth. read more

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Texas Strip Steak was the best steak I've had in Granbury-Weatherford area. Worth every penny. French green beans were very good although not plentiful. Roasted potatoes were nothing special. No bread was served at all , but none was requested. As a earlier diner mentioned, it is VERY NOISY in the main room. Restrooms are tiny and a one person at a time. Also, In the same hallway where the servers come and go constantly. Very poor planning. Will come again for the steaks and EXCELLENT SERVERS. read more

Our entire experience was amazing. Chef Connaway crafted a one of a kind culinary journey for us, but even more importantly, he spent personal time sharing his stories and learning ours. It felt less like a night at a restaurant and more like an intimate dinner with a new friend. We did the chef's table option (only one offered a night and it's super special, but get in touch with them to book it) but we watched countless, mouthwatering dishes being prepared for all diners. The entire staff was incredible and I promise we'll be back! read more

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We went to this restaurant after hearing it was recommended by Billy Bob Thornton as we are huge fans of the show, Landman. We were thoroughly pleased! The restaurant is beautiful and the food was outstanding. Staff are very attentive and we especially liked that it is not noisy, unlike most restaurants these days in which you cannot even have a conversation when dining. The prices are reasonable especially given the portions. Even though 90 minutes away we will definitely return and highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Billy Bob read more

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This place could be considered a hidden gem. A unique blend of delicious upscale dishes served in a casual atmosphere. We went for wife's birthday. Service was wonderful with a definite touch of Texas friendly. My wife and her sister are going back to experience the Chef's Table. read more

Based on the reviews I had such high expectations for RB. When we arrived we were greeted with a waitress who was dripping with sweat, overall the restaurant was a tad bit hot. We chose to celebrate Mothers Day here a little early. We waited well over an hour for our main course, we finally, after awkwardly sitting there had to flag down our server and inquire about our food. She assured us that it would be arriving soon. We waited probably another 20 minutes for our warm courses to arrive. We never had a manager or server check in on us during the entire dining experience. I was looking so forward to enjoying a relaxing dining experience. The one positive note, the drinks were good. ....and we had plenty of time to enjoy them. I would not recommend dining here unless you have all evening to wait for your food. Rio Brazos fell way short of expectations and other reviews. RB was a HUGE disappointment! read more

What a surprise! Love the look and decor of the restaurant. Kyle are waiter was excellent. My husband and I ordered filets and wow the flavor was out of this world. We haven't had a filet taste that good in a long time. We did ordered the Key Lime cheesecake and it was good but it did lack the key lime flavor I was looking for. All the appetizers and other food that passed by our table looked delicious. 100% recommend you try this place. Make reservations! It gets crowded quickly. read more

Family in from Amarillo wanted pork chops. Searched Yelp and found RBG and thought, wow, not a chain. Out of the way but worth the trip. Interior decorated to fit the area. Staff friendly but hesitant since we didn't have a reservation. Seated by fireplace. Kaitlyn was our wonderful server. Started out with Mexican corn fritters & old fashions. Pork chops, tenderloin and lamb chops were all phenomenal. The manager and chef came out to visit and check on us. For dessert, we shared a peach almond upside down cobbler. Delicious! Well worth the small trip to try something surprisingly enjoyable! read more

What a nice little restaurant! It's out away from town, which is really nice. Food selections were excellent. Servers are friendly and helpful. Reserve your weekend table a few days in advance! read more

Another fabulous dinner at Rio Brazos Grill. The red snapper was cooked to perfection. Others in our party had the tenderloin, chicken fried ribeye and pork chop. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meal. We'll be back. Well worth a visit. read more

Service, food and atmosphere is over the top. Highly recommend this place. The chef is amazing and the best filet I have ever eaten

It was a rainy night but we decided to go out anyway. We are very excited that we did. Food, service, and ambiance was over the top and to top it off it was pouring rain at the end of our dinner and a gentleman server who wasn't even serving our table offered to hold the RBG umbrella and walk me to the car!!! Talk about A+ customer service. I had the smoked pork chop over a bed is green chili Mac with fried pickled okra and a Calabrian chili on top. Was perfect. read more

The service was amazing, Mike is an awesome Bar Manager! Keep him! Very intimate and classy restaurant. The food is on the pricy end for the portions. Almost everything has a spiciness to it. I don't do well with spicy, that's all I focus on and miss the whole dish. That was the reason for the 1 star deduction. The owner(s) was so gracious for letting us sample some of the appetizers and have a drink at the Ribbon Cutting. I will go back and try an entree. Texas Cuisine is the theme here. Stay tuned for my next review, if not spicy they may get another star added. read more

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Had brunch with the fam at Rio Brazos today. Was our first visit there. I had viewed the dinner menu but was not aware of the Sunday brunch menu. We were all pleasantly surprised though--great menu items and the pricing was quite fair for the quality and quantity. Around the table we had a Brisket Benedict (said was great), a spinach/tomato Fritata with a salad (the special of the day) (was yummy), a salad with fried chicken tenders (said to be "really good chicken"), a "fork and knife" breakfast burrito (delicious!), and a chicken fried ribeye with eggs (was excellent, Dad said). Portions were plentiful. Service was top notch. The words "grill and plants" on the outside of the building threw me off at first when I drove by, thinking maybe it was a patio shop and nursery as opposed to a restaurant, but a quick Yelp search revealed the answer and then we decided we needed to try the place. It didn't disappoint and we'll return for dinner sometime soon. read more

Kind of want to keep this to myself, but it's impossible. Every single bite that was had at Rio Brazos Grill was beyond delicious. We tried it all & was blown away by each & every plate. We enjoyed the charming character and atmosphere ambiance. Will be back without a doubt. read more

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This was our first time. In the reservation I noted we were celebrating 5 years of sobriety. We were seated at the bar. I ordered the lamb shank which needed salt. Super bland. My husband got the chicken fried chicken which was better. It was super busy and we were not impressed with the experience. Bummer, we wanted to love it! read more

Had an amazing, mouth watering filet tonight with an indescribable béarnaise prepared by the chef. That was so considerate and should be a staple on the menu as it was some of the best I have ever had. Service, as always is top notch as the staff runs like a finely oiled machine thanks to the proprietor assisting the team in assuring each meal is perfect Highly recommended!!!!? read more

Boutique restaurant with a great ambience. Staff was top notch and food was delicious. Get reservations as seating is limited read more

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I've never felt more like an inconvenience to a business in my life. Started with the dismissive attitude from the hostess and just went downhill from there. Plenty of other places nearby that actually want your business. read more

Hospitality plays a crucial role in the dining experience and regrettably, that element was missing here. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and considers additional training to ensure guests feel valued and respected. read more

Love this new upscale restaurant in weatherford. Highly recommend the grilled shrimp appetizer and the spicy margaritas! The chicken lasagna dish is yummy but it's a pretty small portion. Husband loves the chicken fried ribeye. We've also enjoyed a couple of their steaks. read more

Hostess staff was very rude and condescending. It's just a hostess job in weatherford. Let's save the attitude for a real job.

Would absolutely recommend visiting this restaurant. The food was amazing. Presentation was on point and the drinks were delicious.

Fantastic and perfectly cooked food. Amazing pairings and flavors. Will absolutely go back again. read more

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I had the Beef Tenderloin, Medium and it was cooked to perfection! My wife enjoyed the Red Snapper. The sides listed for each complimented each entree to the tee! The service we received was great! Loved the ambiance...a true Texas atmosphere! Will definitely be back! read more

The food and service are top notch. The menu offers a variety of delicious entrees and amazing desserts. We had New York steak and Salmon...both were mouth watering! I highly recommend this restaurant. You won't go away hungry or disappointed. read more

Dinner date and it was exquisite. We had a good server. Reservation made ahead time. All came together. Appetizers shrimp, dish and chicken quail legs so so good spicy Calabria shrimp had a kick but just right. We split the bone in large rib eye with cowboy beans , had mashed potatoes, I had the nice winter salad. Hubs had the Ceasars salad, winter salad was so Yum ,fresh and great tasting vinigerette. Amazing dinner. Tad pricey but good. read more

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To high price for such bad service. We won't be back. Kyle, our waiter completely 1 of the two people's who brunch order. I dont mind paying $100. But his service was awful. Extremely slow & after being so insulting as to place food in front of 1 person without asking the other person at the table, if they are sure she didn't want to order was inept. I took 2 bites of my cold food & said we will need to take our food to go. I kept waiting to eT my food until they brought my friends food. Finally I ask our waiter what wS the hold up for the 2nd persons food. He said he didn't realise she ordered anything. He placed her order & when it finally came we asked for our food to go. I explained the situation to the manager who only offered an apology. As a manager he should have known to comp her meal. Inexperienced manager & ignorant waiter, who should know better. Candice Dyer by read more