One of the only food options in town. Open for lunch and…read moredinner. Old steakhouse feel and seating. Dark tables and booths. Old pictures line the walls. Chicken fried steak was nicely made with homemade mashed potatoes. Gravy was smooth but lacking flavor. Husbands rib eye was juicy with the typical chunk of fat on the tip. Service was slow because of the large families dining.

Wow. The reviews don't lie. Quick friendly service, cold beer, steaming hot faquitas, yummy broiled…read moretrout.

I generally think of Menard as a "speed trap" with lots of traffic enforcement so I try to get…read morethrough town as fast as legally possible. However, on this trip my companion was hungry and we stopped at Lazy Ladle for lunch. It appeared to be a locals favorite place and I could see why. The service was friendly, the food was prepared well and served promptly. The 1/2 sandwich (a BLT) and/or 1/2 salad or soup of the day was perfect. Not too much. The burger hot and juicy. Nothing fancy, just a small diner in town.

Our road trip from Fort Worth to the Hill Country brought us to Menard around lunch time. We…read moredecided to give the Lazy Ladle a try. It's a cute restaurant and decorated nicely. Definitely has the feel of the local favorites place to come for a good meal. We decided on the fried pickles because the reviews were pretty solid. Didn't let us down. Liked that they were the full length pickle spear. Good taste and liked their ranch. I picked the Black & Blue burger with chips. Presentation wise it looked really good. The chips were ok but slightly stale. The burger was good and impressed it had fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The patty was thick but defiantly not homemade and didn't have a lot of taste was very dense. Homemade patties are essential to a great burger. This was a nice place and good stop for some good diner food.

Don't miss Jacoby's. Good food, nice people, clean as a pin. Definitely worth a very short road…read moreoff the highway between Brady and Eden.

Woohoo! What a fantastic "find"! From the minute you walk in to the minute you leave, you're…read moretreated like family. We were greeted right away, seated, & had drink orders taken right away. We started with a 1/2 order of onion rings. Yes, my pic shows a 1/2 order! Totally crispy & delicious! I ordered the daily special (fried fish) & my husband had hamburger steak. The fish, hush puppies, & okra were perfectly fried. The Cole slaw was creamy & definitely homemade. My hubby loved his hamburger steak, gravy, & grilled veggies. Everything was cooked just right & tasted homemade. My lunch ended with a cupcake. Gotta love that! Lots of locals were eating lunch here. That's always a good sign. Super cute "farm" decor.

Amazing food and service and the ambiance was so relaxing!!…read moreI would highly recommend. Never expected this in Coleman. Very nice surprise.

The service was amazing, the staff was super friendly and very attentive to us and other customers…read more For this 5/5! The ambiance is a bit of a mixed experience. The restaurant itself is nice, the decoration seems a bit odd but overall matches the atmosphere of the whole place. The restroom is what felt a bit disappointing, it's shared with the restaurant next door which is totally fine, but none of both stalls had functioning paper towel dispensers and both were also kind of messy. For a restaurant that aspires to give this high end image, they really need to work on details like this. 3/5. The food was good, I liked it and I think the portions were good too, however they felt a bit overpriced for what they offered, but that's only a matter of perspective, I guess. Like I said, the flavor was good. 4/5.

Started off with a warm greeting from Shauna who also provided us with excellent service. The…read moreatmosphere was RUSTIC and truly Texan - a place where everyone knows your name. We came on a Friday and it was lively - people ready to have a good time and a great meal. I had the KC steak for one, which turned out to be a generous portion of NY Strip; excellently prepared to a medium rare. My wife had the steak salad. Again a generous portion of steak served atop a wonderful array of fresh greens and vegetables. We finished with the Red Velvet cake which tasted homemade. We will be back.

Nice spot to stop and eat while traveling on this side of Texas. Currently on a family trip and had…read morean inconvenience but had to stop to eat. Glad we came here, food was good, restaurant was cozy and staff were friendly and helpful. Would come back next time we're in town. 10/10

This place is the definition of small-town hospitality meets serious steakhouse…read more From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've stepped into a West Texas cousin's house... the cousin who can actually cook. The staff is friendly in that genuine, "How's your mama doing?" kind of way, and the service is as smooth as mesquite-smoked butter. The steaks? Listen. These folks know what they're doing. Perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly the way you asked, and big enough to make you question if you need lunch tomorrow. The sides are classic, comforting, and will absolutely ruin your ability to pretend you're "eating light." And don't skip the extras, whether it's an appetizer, a cold drink, a scooner or beer or dessert, everything tastes like someone back there cares way too much, in the best way. If you're anywhere near Ballinger, do yourself a favor and top in, loosen your belt, and enjoy one of the best meals in West Texas

Good food, but outstanding service. I had a 36-ouce…read moreporterhouse with a unique style of seasoning. Lowake apparently seasons its steaks AFTER cooking, rather than before. This way, the seasoning doesn't drip into the fire. My steak was good -- medium rare and well-seasoned. The staff, however, was the real highlight here. Every staff member was very friendly and very helpful. I'd be happy to go back.

Dear Cattle Drive Cafe,…read more I need to know who made the life altering decision to get rid of the special sauce for the willow nuggets. That sauce wasn't just a condiment it was a lifestyle. A masterpiece. The reason many of us ordered the nuggets in the first place. The nuggets are still good, but without the sauce, it's like biscuits without gravy, sweet tea without sugar, or Texas without football. Please do the right thing. Bring back the special sauce and restore peace to Coleman. Sincerely, A deeply disappointed willow nugget enthusiast

Excellent lunch! Seated right away. Looked busy on a holiday weekend but service was outstanding…read more Lots of families eating together and our server Josie was super friendly. Ordered the BLATT (BLT plus turkey and avocado) and it was cooked perfectly and had tons of bacon. Hamburger steak and hand cut fries plus onion rings were all delicious. Josie even made me a tea to go. Don't miss this gem in happening, renovated and thriving downtown Coleman, Texas.

The food was served hot by a friendly waitress. The atmosphere was homey and had the local ambience…read morefeel.

We used to eat here years ago but then never seemed to be here at meal time until tonight. We both…read morehad cheese enchiladas & they were delicious. We are going to have to plan our trips so we come through here at meal time so we can eat here again. Food & service were both really good.

Elegant dining in Fredericksburg. Located on Main Street a little bit off the beaten path, this is…read morea great dining establishment unlike many of the others in town. They encourage more Formal which is refreshing in a town where most restaurants invite casual. We were on time for our reservation, but waited a few minutes in their small waiting area. The hostess/manager had a bit of a school principal attitude, but overall was pleasant. We were seated in a small room amongst several other tables, but still felt intimate. The lighting is a bit on the dark side, but the candles bring out a great atmosphere. A violinist and cello created a romantic feeling (Enchanted Rock Orchestra Strolling Duo). We started with cocktails, which were crafted beautifully. The menu has old classics as well as innovative ones. For the appetizers, we had the focaccia bread which was delicious as well as the stuffed mushrooms which were delicately made and quite tasty. The wine list is short but encompasses Old world and New World wines. My wife had a Bordeaux while I had a Tuscany blend. Both delicious. For our entrées, we shared the filet mignon with peppercorn sauce with candied brussels sprouts and hand whipped mashed potatoes as sides. The food was surprisingly delicious, well presented and portioned. We truly enjoyed our entrées. For dessert we had the bananas foster cheesecake. Unique, not too sweet, delicious ending. If you come to Fredericksburg, definitely try this restaurant. You will enjoy the experience, the ambience and most definitely the food.

Friendly, attentive staff, but the food was lackluster and their reservation process would keep me…read morefrom visiting again. - Ordered the 10 oz Wagyu steak special for $120 and it was a bland, neutral flavor. Wagyu should taste highly flavorful! - Mashed potatoes were authentic, yet also bland and lacked flavor. - Great cocktails and wine options. - Very limited space inside. It's difficult to walk to the bar or bathroom without running into multiple people, so if you prefer spacious areas, lookup pics of this place first! - Charging around $20 per person to book a reservation (refunded at check-in) and being unable to change a reservation the day before, even when the restaurant still shows availability, is ridiculous. I've visited tiny islands where the locals truly depend on tourism for every dollar of their livelihood, so you can't tell me this restaurant needs to charge for reservations to survive. I've never experienced this anywhere as a frequent traveler! - I respect their strict NO ball caps policy, but it was odd that my husband and I had a large naked Marilyn Monroe portrait on the wall for our main view. That's not exactly classy either!

If you have a hankering for classic Texas comfort food, Isaack's delivers!…read moreThe cozy dining room with its wood paneling makes you nostalgic for the house of your youth (yes, I'm Gen X). Your eyes do not deceive you... the salad bar is a clawfoot bathtub, and offers classic fresh fare. The comfort food is plentiful... chicken fried steak, burgers, chicken fried chicken, fried zucchini, onion rings... you get the idea. The service is friendly, efficient and the folks make you feel right at home. Save room for the pie... cheers!

Stopped in Junction TX bc there's a Best Western. I used Yelp to find this place and asked the…read moreclerk at the desk about it. James said he loved Isaack's! Local TExas place. Clean and comfortable. Heidi was an attentive server and friendly. My wife and I shared the Fried Catfish w onion rings. It was DELICIOUS!