Running M Bar &amp; Grill

The ambience is clearly a restaurant attached to a livestock Arena. I don't think you would…read morenecessarily aim to visit this restaurant for that reason it is however kept. The food, which in my case was a hamburger was absolutely wonderful. The french fries were equally well done. The portions are generous and given how busy the restaurant is it was very well prepared. Again, given how busy this particular restaurant is the service is amazingly efficient, and the staff is very nice. Although I would suggest it is not a place you would necessarily want to come to relative to its ambience on the other hand you would miss a wonderful meal if you did not. In my case I chose the meal over the ambience and it was well worth it and that is the reason I give it five stars.

You have mixed expectations when eating at a place with "cow palace" as its moniker, However the…read moreestablishment was surprisingly decent. Had the Melt Down with onion rings and the melt was not greasy at all, and included the grilled onion and a huge patty. It was a bit bland though which was the only thing I can say that could be improved upon. The onion rings were obligingly crunchy and tasty.

The place is packed at 9:30a

Cow Palace Breakfast Taco! Bacon, egg, cheese, potato.

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Baker Boys BBQ

4.3(161 reviews)

1.6 mi

Me and my husband have went several times and OMG they make the best sausage we've ever had!! Their…read morebrisket is fantastic too. I wish they had a little more variety of sides like maybe rice and maybe potatoes without cheese (lactose intolerant). They are always super fast at serving and the drinks are self serve so no added cost for refills. Oh and they serve you huge portions! Everything is great here but we always go back because of the amazing sausage they make! Highly recommend 100/10! Definitely worth stopping by and trying!! The space is huge so there's plenty of seating area.

This place has great bbq, had the 3 meat plate with brisket, chicken and ribs. Also added there…read moresmoked sausage. Sides were potato salad and pinto beans. All the meats were fantastic although my chicken was tough but the flavor was great. Their smoked sausage is amazing! Brisket was tender with good bark and great seasoning. Ribs were smokey and fell off the bone. I can see why its on the Texas Monthly to 50 list. The meat didnt need sauce but I used a little anyway and there vinegar base sauce is really good. The potatoe salad is just normal store bought potato salad nothing special just ok. Pinto beans were the same. Just ok. Would be better if they added some love to them. Like chopped brisket, garlic, onion and put on smoker to get that smokey flavor. But I dont go to bbq places for the sides to be the star. All in all a great place great food and its worth stopping at.

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Sausage sammich

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Come and Take It Bar and Grill

3.6(56 reviews)

0.1 mi

I really don't understand why the negative reviews, and so I'm adding my own honest one…read more My medium rare 16oz rib eye steak & grilled shrimp surf n turf combo were some of the best I've ever had. The sautéed veggies were also an amazing side and has complimented the combo tremendously. I didn't need to use steak sauce at all to cherish the red meat. A small slice at a time plus a little veggie forkful was all it took to have this 5-star taste experience. Add tasty grilled shrimp to palate next. The ambience was great although I think I am starting to get too old for the volume of music at amazing joints like this. I should know better coz it's a sports bar. But I'm fine nonetheless. I heard that their signature Margherita pizza is the star of the show. I should have that next year when I come back to Gonzales. Kayleigh, my server, was top notch. Incredible experience being in downtown Gonzales TX for the first time. A rain storm took me here by destiny. God is good coz I was able to find a church downtown for 4pm worship, then after that while waiting for the rain storm to diminish, gave me the best excuse to have early dinner at this amazing historic restaurant -- I believe a well-deserved stopover after a tiring but fruitful time teaching Redemption at my 8th Royal Rangers PowWow in Halletsville. It's a card game I've been playing and teaching for more than 20 years and counting. See you in a bit Gonzales. See u in a bit Come and Take It.

Had the Chef's Salad with a Caesar dressing. Very will prepared and very tasty! Very kind and…read moreefficient service as well. What nice place to come in and just enjoy a meal in such a historic town! Highly recommend!

Restaurant sign

Surf n Turf to die for...

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Parra’s Grill & Catering

3.8(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

We've driven through Gonzales for years traveling from Salado Tx to Edna Tx. Today, we decided to…read morefind some place for lunch in Gonzales. We searched on line and found Parras. It turned out to be a real gem. I had the chicken fried steak dinner and my wife had the fried fish and shrimp dinner. Both dishes were utterly amazing. Service was quick and friendly and the prices were extremely reasonable. It's a little off the beaten path but google maps took us there without issue. Needless to say, we will be back!

This establishment brings a quiet personal atmosphere not found anywhere else in Gonzales. The food…read moreis top notch and the friendly staff gives excellent service! For a great steak or seafood meal, you can't beat it. Appetizers and bar drinks were excellent!

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Kloesel's Steak House & Bar

4.2(65 reviews)

19.2 mi

Great service, excellent menu selection, very well prepared food, small town local businessread more

Service was good! Their version of sangria swirl yuck…read more Spring cocktail all sugar flavor yuck Diet Coke flat Water taste nasty like fish Regular margarita my boyfriend had was clear like water like what the heck Fried pickles wouldn't get again I got prime rib ( no flavor, dry even cooked medium, odd color I should have sent back) he got ribeye both $45 and wasn't anything amazing by far The building looks neat Bread pudding $14 for bread n some sauce ridiculous They charge a fee to use a card Very displeased $150 I wouldn't go back

New paint job!

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Roadhouse

4.1(700 reviews)

43.1 mi

Up until arrival my fellow cohorts of like minded and able bodied individuals and me had been at…read morethe Tesla giga factory for an alarming 6 hours. Trogging through paperwork and the sloth paced management team we were looking for both a change in scenery and pace and we found it at Barstop Roadhouse. Upon entry you're greeted by the crooning of Johnny Cash and the bustling kitchen working with precision accuracy to deliver and create meals worthy of the title "best burger in Barstop county for 18 consecutive years." We sat down and within seconds a server appeared with menus and a friendly smile. We scrounged the menu looking for a burger that would appease a hunger only equal to that of a Lovecraftian god. I chose the swiss mushroom burger an exception had to be made because as you all know I am deathly afraid of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. I feared that taking these items off of the swiss mushroom burger would sully the appeal and flavor profile. Upon arrival of the burger all doubts where cast aside. THE BURGER The burger arrived bathed in a golden glow. Covered in button mushrooms and layered with delectable Swiss cheese these two ingredients elevated the burgers taste profile. The mushrooms added a deep umami flavor that was perfectly paired with the sweet tasting swiss. The buns where the ribbon in top, sweet sourdough bread conformed to the burger creating a warm pillow separating fingers and patty. To summarize this single mushroom Swiss burger turned a travesty into a celebration of life.

Very disappointed with their menu choices Not very many…read morechoices to choose from No chicken fried steak I mean this is Texas a state known for chicken fried steak No brown gravy, non mashed potatoes , their fried potatoes were French fries . and the one that lead me to give a bad review is the pricese on the menu were not very clear because the price for my 8 oz sirloin I thought was 16.95 Turned out to be 26.95 the 2 looked like a 1 and yes I was wearing my glasses so needless to say I will not be going back there again..

This is only half of their inside seating

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The place where the food coma took place.

JW's Steakhouse

4.4(178 reviews)

63.9 mi

Amazing food and Reasonable pricing. One of our favorite places to go eat. Good service.read more

Great food and people. The atmosphere is always friendly. There pork chop is a hidden gemread more

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Shrimp and fish plate

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Comfort Cafe

4.8(247 reviews)

39.0 mi

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

Breakfast

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Sunken Gardens

4.5(67 reviews)

17.8 mi

We stopped at Sunken Gardens for lunch on our way to Goliad State Park and were pleasantly…read moresurprised. The restaurant is cafeteria-style, with everything priced at $8.99 per pound, which we didn't expect but ended up working great for our family since everyone could choose exactly what they wanted. The food tasted homemade, and the salad bar was especially impressive with lots of fresh options. The chicken tenders were a big hit with the kids, and we couldn't resist trying the cherry cobbler for dessert, which was delicious. If you're passing through Shiner and looking for a casual, satisfying meal, this is a great stop.

The place was a little dark for the lunch time. It is a buffet that you pay by the weight of your…read moreplate. Salad bar was good. Choice of entrees was not great. The chicken tenders were fried very hard and dry. The pork tenderloin was overcooked and dry. All the entrees were covered by some kind of sauce. Nothing for a diabetic to eat.

German chocolate, Italian, triple chocolate, and poppyseed with lemon cake

My food. So good. I wish I was eating it right now.

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Cooked meats and entrees

Shiner Icehouse

4.9(10 reviews)

17.5 mi

They will let taste until you find a beer you like and you will, it will be a Shiner brand a local…read morebrewery that has gone national. And barbecue that is worth the trip!

Great food and service. Chicken fried steak was delicious, beer was cold, server seemed a little…read morebusy but did a great job.

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Upper deck of the porch. Part of a series of pictures I'm calling STUBBORN (inspired by the soda at Friday's)

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Lee P.

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14 years ago

I have never had a meal as awfull as the one I tried to choke down at this place. The mashed potatoes were instant and tasted like they were days old and reheated. The corn was bland and just awfull straight from a can. The chicken was frozen and seasoned just terriable! A sandwich from the convienance store would have been better! Just Awfull food! read more

Alex T.

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12 years ago

Best bar/restaurant in Gonzales. Amazing outdoor venue and bar. Great stop while in Gonzales for a drink and hot meal. The staff are very personable and are more like family verses the rehearsed chain restaurant staff. My family and myself will definitely be back! read more

Alex T.

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5

10 years ago

Great local hot spot! Live music on the weekends, full bar M-S, and full menu!

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