It's worth dining here the first time just to see this wonderful historic hotel, now almost 100 years old. But we will be back since the ambiance is a cut above the competition and the food was good too. The chicken fried chicken was very good, made with breast that was moist and tender and a generous serving of cream gravy. read more

Settles Grill, tucked inside the historic Hotel Settles in downtown Big Spring, was one of those pleasant surprises I was glad i didn't miss this opportunity. From the start, the service set the tone. My server had that perfect balance--attentive, helpful, and genuinely engaged without hovering. It made the evening feel relaxed and easy. I started with the Parmesan fries because, honestly, who skips Parmesan fries when they're on the menu? They were crisp, flavorful, and just indulgent enough to feel like the right decision. For the entrée, I ordered the pan-seared salmon, and it did not disappoint. It was cooked to perfection, and the seasoning complemented the fish beautifully. The risotto was creamy and well-prepared, and the green beans had that fresh, crisp texture that tied everything together. The atmosphere added to the experience. Being set inside a beautifully restored historic property gave the place character. It felt like a spot where locals gathered--there was a familiarity in the room that made it feel like the place to see and be seen. And while it didn't hurt to walk in alongside the head of the local hospital (pure coincidence, and no, I wasn't a patient), the restaurant stood on its own merit. If you're driving through Big Spring or staying the night, Settles Grill was well worth the stop. It's a place where you don't "settle" at all--you simply have a very good meal in a setting that feels both welcoming and established. read more

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Food was ok. The service was horrible. The waitress took our drink order which was sweet tea, then she totally forgot about us and was not anywhere in the restaurant. I went and found the manager and asked if we could order and she took our order. Our waitress came to our table and asked if we had order and she gave mumbling excuses with no understanding of what the hell she even said. She took over 30 minutes to make it to our table to take our order. She never made any sense and she needs a random drug test for sure. The same waitress started mopping the floor in the restaurant which caused the awful stout smell of chemicals that we could hardly eat our food. Very sad as we like to eat here when we pass through. Horrible waitress. Sad to see such a nice place have that kind of service. read more

Food was delicious.chicken fried steak. Caesar salad, steak and fries. Everything was amazing. Our server was great. The ambiance is very classy. Love the tree in the lobby. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Waitress was pleasant. Food was not. I believe the queso appetizer was made from canned cheese. Disgusting as far as I was concerned. Worse than that was the chicken fried steak. An absolute 100% fail. It was "tenderized" but was tough and stringy. Near impossible to cut and chew, and had no flavor. The gravy and mashed potatoes were good. Our waitress discounted the $20 steak by $5 because she said she "felt bad" I couldn't eat it. It was a crime that I was even charged. I strongly suggest you find somewhere else in town to eat. The only plus was that the beer was cold. The lobby of the Settles Hotel looked beautiful. It might be a nice place to stay. read more

Yummy Friday lunch! The food as always was good and I had so much I needed a to go box. Our waitress Kami was attentive and sweet. There's nothing like a beautifully restored cafe and hotel to make an ordinary day extra special. read more

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Stopped by for lunch just to se the inside of the hotel. I really appreciate efforts to restore and preserve older buildings. You could almost see the history as soon as you walk in. The salmon was cooked perfectly with great flavor. The pasta was very good and the greens were spot on and seasoned well. Definitely worth a stop in you're in Big Spring. Service was also very attentive. read more

Settles Grill - Salmon with pasta and a side of greens. - Comfort Food Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

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Restaurant has definitely been hit or miss over the years with many bad experiences. The last two experiences have left me writing this review. First off the waitress was there without anyway to take our order so she was committing it to memory. My mom said hamburger, no cheese three separate times because they always mess it up. I ordered chicken fried chicken. My wife had a chicken dish and my son had the salmon. Of course the burger came out with cheese and they brought me chicken fried steak. Half the orders were wrong. My chicken fried chicken came back in about 12 or 15 minutes and it took about 20 minutes for my mom's burger. The green beans with the fish and my wife's chicken were fresh and al dente pretty damn good. I had green beans with the chicken fried chicken that came out of a can and tasted like they were just poured onto the plate from a can. It was a big mixup, one waitress said that perhaps it would be discounted food and that we could get a free dessert. Then the bill came and we had to pay for dessert, though the burger was comped. Here's the kicker and this is why I'm writing the review. The reason we went is because someone gave my mom a gift card the last time and this time as well, we literally could not leave over ONE HOUR from finishing our food because no one in the restaurant knows how to run the gift card. Both times we had to get someone on the hotel side to run it. Both times we literally waited one hour after finishing our food before we could leave. This time after arguing between one another, they eventually comped the entire meal. Literally will not go back. read more

The salmon was delicious. And please order the Brussels sprouts! You won't be disappointed.

Great food, love the atmosphere. Friendly staff. Love the bar and the drinks. Has the uptown feel and the historic charm of a place you have to experience. read more

Food was good and hot. Selection very limited and price range is average. Staff is very friendly.

Big Springs is a town in oil rig country, so you can drive for a while and not see many towns of noteworthy populations. But, Big Springs is a good sized town. From a distance you can see Settles Hotel. Its the tallest building in town, and it is full of surprises. It is old world beautiful inside, with dramatic stairs, ballrooms, bountiful flower arrangements, many lovely paintings and photographs. We were delighted with our parlor room. There was a walk in closet equipped with bathrobes. We had a tv in the palor (with it's own door) and the bedroom (also with it's own door, and comfy beds). The bathroom was beautiful and pristine. I loved the old fashion fixtures. The staff was super friendly. Make sure you eat in the grill and bar. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Staying at the hotel and decided to try the restaurant. The ambiance of the hotel is perfect. The food was ok, dinner salad and chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli. We were seated quickly and the waiter took our order and the food was delivered timely. That was the end of any service. No drink refills or any attention at all. We finished eating our meal and waited over 30 minutes for a check even trying to wave down the waiter. We walked to the front to request our check and leave. We wanted to order dessert but never got our waiters attention. Will never eat here again. read more

Stopped on the way back to Austin from Roswell/Grand Canyon for lunch. Restaurant is in a beautiful historic hotel recently restored. The food and service was wonderful! It was worth the stop on the long trip home. read more

The food taste like it was dumped in butter too much. Nothing healthy thin steak nothing but fat. I don't like a good steak I'm use to in this area. This was over rated cheap n loaded w grizzle. Come here if u want to waste ur time n money read more

Absolutely gross, food is LOW quality, service is even worse. We waited to be seated only to be noticed by staff and ignored. After walking into the seating area, we notice two adult women having a discussion about another employee or something. This place is a joke. Queso was from a jar, chips were stale. Wedge salad is horrible. This was a mix of hospital/ snack bar food. Typical west Texas establishment. read more

The restaurant is inside the historic Hotel Settles in Big Spring. The building is stunningly beautiful, so the food had a lot to live up to. And it did! The chicken-fried steak was comfort food at its finest. Sides of green beans and mashed potatoes did not come from a can. Pair this with friendly, attentive service, and you get five well-deserves stars! Don't just zip past Big Spring on I-20, stop in and eat! read more

Settles Grill - The perfect chicken-fried steak meal - Comfort Food Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

Almost no weekend choices, so we're here for 3rd or 4th time and this was worst. Service is only good part. Samantha personable and attentive. When the app of fried pickles arrived quickly and very hot we thought we were in for a good meal, but we were sorely disappointed. Food took a very, very long time to arrive- hubs eggs had definitely been under heat lamp. His "Big Tex" meal was neither big nor Texan- small portion, quite dry and he couldn't even bring himself to eat the sausage. Fail. Sadly, even Wendy's would have been better. Not recommended read more

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Great old hotel with a wonderful restaurant. I had the green chili pulled pork sandwich and it was great. The service was excellent. Looking forward to a return trip and maybe a stay at the hotel. read more

LOVE THE FOOD!!!! Hostess was so nice and seat ed us very fast! Come to this place if you want a good house salad. Questionable diet coke. read more

Settles Grill - Diet coke - Comfort Food Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

I'm in Big Spring for work and who knew that this grill inside of The Settles Hotel would have such good food!!! I had the French toast and it was sooooo good! My server Melissa was the sweetest!! I'm definitely going to have dinner there tonight! The ambiance is so nice! If you find yourself in Big Spring check out this historic hotel and eat at the Settles Grill. read more

Everything was awesome and has been every time I've gone there. Whether it be breakfast or dinner Yum Yum.

I love the Settles Hotel so much! The food is by far some of the best in West Texas. Delightful service befitting such a distinctive hotel. Attentive service and very charming atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

YUM!!!! I have been eating at the grill my entire hotel stay and everything has been DELICIOUS! They are so accommodating and the staff is so kind! They are all younger adults and very polite and considerate. I drink a ton of water being pregnant and they accommodated me with a pitcher of water each night in my hotel room! I even saved some of my sides I could not finish at my meal and asked the staff to rewarm it for me- STILL DELICIOUS . The Food is worth every penny! read more

The food is amazing here. Everything is taste fresh and delicious. The Devils on Horseback are something I would have regularly and the chicken and waffles are perfect. That add an extra little buffalo syrup mix that is different and exciting. The chicken is deboned and fried ready to cut and eat with each savory bite. And don't forget the great dinning music. Every time I've come in the mood and atmosphere is set perfectly for a relaxing enjoyable experience. read more

Settles Grill - Devils on Horseback - Comfort Food Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

I had the blackened salmon and it was amazing! Their green beans are probably the best I've tasted. Oh, and the bridle sprouts!! You've gotta try them. Staff are friendly, service was quick, and the food was excellent. I went twice when I was there and had the same thing lol. read more

Great service, good food, creative but expensive mixed drinks. Stick with the house wine with a wide variety that will pair well with any of the main courses on the menu. read more

When traveling from Austin to Santa Fe, this is our midway point. We enjoy the extensive menu, specifically the chef and wedge salads that we can order by the half or full order. Their chef specialties are excellent is we are staying the night - blackened salmon or chicken fried steak. Don't miss the homemade biscuits for breakfast! read more

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Stopped for breakfast on a Saturday morning while passing through. The food was fine, they have a small menu but just fine. The service was terrible. Stood at the hostess desk for 10 solid minutes while the people working there stared. When finally greeted I asked for a booth, which required "getting set up" , even though only 3 or the 10ish booths were occupied. From there things were ok but slow. Can't imagine how bad it would be if it were busy. In any case the place is a disorganized mess. read more

I discovered Settles Grill after attending service at Family Faith Center and wanted to grab a bite before returning to Odessa. I knew I was in the right place because it had what I would consider "an aroma pleasing to the Lord". The fried Brussel sprouts were of the highest quality and paired perfectly with both the honey lime glaze and blue cheese crumbles. I prayed and asked the Lord to bless the hand that made it and may it be a nourishment to my body. The entree that followed was the Steak Frites. An immaculate NY Strip that would be a worthy burnt offering to the Lord in Biblical times paired with hand cut fries baptized in herbs and truffle oil. read more

Probably the best restaurant in Big Spring. The steak was disappointing - not great quality meat and not prepared to the temp ordered. The sides were pretty good and the cocktails were great. Service was super friendly although a bit rushed (as was the pace of the meal). read more

I had the chicken fried steak and cheesecake for dessert and it was too good ! Service was wonderful as well!

Great steak!! Wine is reasonable. Food in general is very good. Portions are generous. We love this place and eat here every time we're in Big Spring. read more

Omg this place!! Had to wander around and check out the hotel. Amazing history and beautifully redone. Now to the food... hamburger steak with green beans and mashed tators was 4 star. A little salty. Turkey/avocado club... 5 stars. Tasty, big portion.. the fries were some of the best ever!! Would definitely eat here again read more

Traveling through, we stopped for Saturday Brunch. Service with Jaime was excellent and our food was delicious! We had French Toast and and Omelet. The meals were large and very tasty. What a beautiful period hotel, too! I hope to have the chance to stay someday. read more

We were in Big Spring for a week for our granddaughter's birthday. It was also our anniversary week so for lunch we went to Settles Grill. We got there at noon and we were the only ones there. It is a beautiful historic building. They gave us the menu and it was a brunch menu with mostly breakfast items. We told the server that we had hoped to have a special lunch since it was our anniversary. She said that we could have the chicken fried steak even though it was not on the menu. My wife got that and it was delicious. I got the cesar salad with brisket. It was melt in your mouth good. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Settles Grill. They also were doing a great job with Covid safety. Everyone was wearing masks and tables were separated by more than 6 feet. I almost forgot to mention that they gave us a free dessert. A simple bowl of vanilla ice cream with a cherry on top. It was the best ice cream. read more

Wow! Food tasted as good as it is plated. We had chicken fried steak, western omelette, and burger. All of us were very happy and full. Definitely will be going back on our next visit to Big Spring. read more

Settles Grill - Best Chicken Fried Steak! - Comfort Food Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

We had settles grill yesterday for dinner the hotel is beautiful! Our waitress Mytee (sure I spelled that wrong) was very polite said she had just started but gave excellent service! We started with the fried raviolis and fried pickle spears (my daughter LOVED them) served with a Tabasco dressing which was fantastic. We all got our own dishes and all ate every bit! Food is a little pricey but good food in big springs is sometimes hard to find. I will definitely be back! read more

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Best food food in town. A little pricy but not inappropriate for service and quantity. Absolutely beautiful and stunning hotel and pool. Lots for brass and old wood decor. Modern bar. Lots of meeting rooms and sitting areas with era appropriate furniture. What a little gem! Ate there twice when passing through town. Will come back and possibly stay in hotel suite. Thank you! read more

First time to visit Settles ever.. was last week. Had the nicest waitress, Jessica who made us feel so welcome and made us laugh. so nice that we came back a few days later only to learned that she had quit. Bummer. Service the second time was just horrible. Bartender had such an attitude we will not be coming back. High hopes, big fail. Note: The food was really good. Compliments to the Cook & the kitchen, the one Star belongs to them. I was going to write a review after the first visit, glad I waited -- I would've had to recant. read more