I'm not sure why this place is listed with $$$$. It's not experience at all, maybe $$ is more…read moreappropriate. We accidentally came here on a road trip and arrived hangry. Food came out super fast and we were so happy we stumbled in. Obviously a locals hang out and they do run out of things, as we arrived in the later side of lunch ie cole slaw, but they substituted a salad, which was fine. I would say the catfish was a huge hit and the grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful. I'm kinda weird about hush puppies, they're not my thing. As they can often be dry and under seasoned, but I couldn't stop eating these ones! We'd love to stumble in another time!

I love destination restaurants. I like going to restaurants that are a 15 to 30 minute drive from…read moremy house. You get to talk and catch up on the drive there, have a great meal and relax for a bit, then try not to fall asleep on the drive home. What a perfect evening! DVB is about 20 miles from home. Perfect. They have a nice big dining room with a/c, or step outside when it's not too hot. Two large covered patios, both facing the covered stage for live music on weekends. Yes! Also lots of uncovered picnic tables for looking up at the stars. Check Facebook for music dates and times. Now the food. I've only tried the chicken fried steak, several times, cause I like it! Onion rings were really good. For dessert, definitely the buttermilk bars. I've tried 3 different flavors and all were so good! I talked with the owners when it wasn't quite so busy, and they really enjoy what their doing. Nice people. So, pick a night when there is some live music and come on out to the country. You'll be glad you did. See you there!

We went to Abilene for a night and stopped at The Taylor County Taphouse since this place was…read morerecommended by locals on various social media. Ambiance: Bar/pub vibes - heavy wood decor. Casual. We sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing! He was funny and attentive despite being very busy! Service: The restaurant was so busy with diners even at 8:30 PM on a Saturday evening. I did not expect it to be this busy in my head. My husband and I sat at the bar since that was open seating and there were no sit down tables available inside or on the patio. The restaurant will add you to the waitlist if you'd like! Food: My husband and I shared the deviled eggs appetizer, and "the burger" with grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. The deviled wggs (satan's huevos) were good, and spicy because we chose the "hellfire" option. The burger was huge! I'm glad my husband I split it because there was no way I'd finish that burger on my own! We both left content and not stuffed.

My wife and I came here on a Saturday early afternoon. We were sat and handed brunch menus which…read moredidn't have the Philly cheese steak on it. We looked at the menu online prior to coming and knew that we both wanted to try the cheese steak, so this was a bit of a bummer. They waitress who was very attentive told us that we can't order from the full menu for another 30 minutes so we decided to wait rather than leave. Listen, I get it the idea of having a different menu for brunch, but why not post it on your website and state the specific times for each menu? Also, what difference does 30 minutes make? They couldn't fire up the grill 30 minutes early? It wasn't very busy. Anyways, now for the good part: When we were finally allowed to order our sandwiches they were absolutely amazing. The steak was high quality and the gooey cheese had a ton of flavor. What wasn't amazing however was the bill. $20 for a sandwich and a small portion of fries in Abilene is absolute insanity. What's even crazier is we were charged extra for a side of ranch! I understand you get what you pay for, and there's no arguing the quality of the sandwich was top notch, but at the end of the day it's still just a sandwich. If you're good with dropping nearly $60 (including tip) on lunch, then this is your spot. For me, I'll take my business elsewhere.

Came here for an anniversary lunch and it was a great experience. The service and ambiance were…read moreamazing. They even had a " happy anniversary" placard set out and gave us complimentary champagne. Joshua was our waiter and he was extremely friendly and very helpful. We had the calamari and cactus for an appetizer, the cowboy club and chopped salad for our entrees, and the almond praline dessert. All of the food and beverages were great. I also had an espresso martini and it was amazing, best I've ever had. Definitely a great establishment & will be back.

When a steak restaurant is half empty at 6:30pm on a Saturday, you know something is up. But there…read morewe were anyway. Our server was friendly and attentive, so that's a plus. The cocktails were good but pricey at $16+. I had the 14 oz ribeye. Might as well have been at Texas Roadhouse - it was a nondescript hunk of meat, drowning in far too much salt and seasoning. The loaded baked potato was good. But the meal was absolutely not worth $64. The rest of our party had the prime rib special, grilled salmon and grilled mahi. All were good, none of them were great. So in all it was a serviceable meal, but definitely not special and definitely overpriced for the quality. Unlikely to return.

This is the 3rd time we have been here and it was very good!…read more My wife had the grilled pork chop and it was superb!!!!!! I wish I could cook a pork chop this good. I am sure the brining is part of their secret. Best grilled pork chop I have ever had. I had the all you can eat catfish special. It was thin and crispy. I prefer thicker cut, but I did eat 2 orders. The people working there are super friendly! Try the grilled pork chop and I believe you will love it.

Railhead truly impressed me. The menu offered an impressive selection, and I went with the Wagyu NY…read moreStrip, accompanied by loaded mashed potatoes, bacon green beans, and a side salad. Everything was delicious. I only wish the steak were a bit thicker, but it was still excellent. Not sure if the staff was unusually busy or if that's typical--they were friendly but a little less attentive than I'd hoped. The atmosphere that night had a lively bar vibe, which was fun, though I'm not sure if that's the usual scene since I wasn't a local. All in all, it was a great evening. I'd definitely return when I'm in the area.

The food here is always amazing. Sometimes the wait can be a little long, but it's worth it. I…read morehighly recommend the corn nuggets with ranch!

For the last couple of years, Grumps has been just another burger joint to me. But I keep noticing…read morethat the parking lot is always packed. So we ventured in yesterday. It was packed but we found a table. She warned us that they were so busy that the food would be slow. She was right, but that's OK. My Swiss mushroom burger was so good! The spicy fries with jalapeño ketchup were awesome! I don't drink much soda, but they have Dublin Root Beer, which I love! My two refills added way too many calories! If your not on the clock, they do have beer and margaritas. Oh, and don't forget the free peanuts while you wait on your food. Winner! So, I guess Grumps is back in our rotation, at least for a while.

Food is consistently good. Always clean! Employees are…read moreconsistently pleasant , polite, and professional. This is no joke. This is a well run business. There only two decent restaurants in Abilene that I feel will not make me sick and the food, employees, are consistently cooked and good. They understand what eating out is about.

After scouring the downtown area in full blown adventure mode my co worker and I worked up an…read moreappetite. I will say our food was excellent. We shared the loaded fries and each got a salad. My shrimp salad was SO GOOD! Our server was having a bad day. She could not hold anything and dropped several things, and the restaurant was very crowded so We think she was just really overwhelmed. It was difficult to get drink refills and condiments. Neat photographs and history throughout the restaurant.

The Great American Grill is a secret. Inside the Hilton Garden Inn, I guess it is aimed at the…read morehotel guests only. They do not advertise or do anything to let you know they are there. Open evenings only, there is a bar with a great happy hour and the restaurant. Glenda and I and the 2 people at the bar were the only customers. A very limited menu allows you to pick from a few entrees and burgers and sandwiches. We both got the nightly special, smothered chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. It was actually very good. The chef came out to check on us which was a nice touch. Too full for dessert. If your just looking for something different in Abilene's endless supply of mostly boring restaurants, come give this place a try.

The staff make sure you are well taken care of as soon as you seat yourself. This restaurant is…read morelocated inside the Hilton which sets a comforting, quiet, atmosphere. Date night would be great here! Everything we ordered was goooooooood!!! Fruit bowl for kids plate & they asked which fruits he preferred! The sweet tea was made fresh & perfect! Don't forget to take a look at the staff's titles (name tags), it'll make your day!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff stopped in for a easy Sunday morning and enjoyed hood food and…read moredrinks

It was super loud inside so we sat outside. No worries, it was nice and our waitress was attentive…read moreand friendly. Food was very mediocre 1 batch of fries was obviously the last of a batch, the other was not done (still cold in the middle). The onion rings were the same. Main courses were fine, just average though