My wife and I decided on a bit of whim to have dinner at Diamondback's this past Monday evening…read more Overall, a pleasant experience. My wife had the ribeye and I had the prime rib. As has become almost standard in any steakhouse these days, her ribeye was not medium well as she asked, closer to a Pleistocene dining experience than in a very upscale restaurant in a technologically advanced civilization. Seems like they could have got that right. The prime rib was excellent, perfectly cooked and served with a particularly superb version of horse radish sauce. The vegetable sides were asparagus with Hollandaise and baked spinach. These are "family" servings that we shared between us. The spinach was excellent; the asparagus was a touch on the al dente side and the Hollandaise thin and flat, could have used a discernable bit of flavor. Meal - we'll go with a solid B plus, and a properly prepared ribeye would have elevated that. Service -the young lady that greeted us was clearly evaluating our somewhat casual attire (no shorts, no T-shirts, crocs or flip-flops, just nothing fancy) and had all of the warmth and welcoming charm of a Minnesota winter. The waiter was efficient and pleasant, but again as is a modern affectation, a bit overly familiar. We enjoy good service, but we're not going to become pen pals.

Came here with my sisters expecting a great dining experience and left completely disappointed…read more Hostesses were fake and borderline condescending right from the start. We kept it simple with apps and drinks, and even that was a letdown. The calamari came out lukewarm with zero flavor. Crab cakes were also barely warm (they tasted okay, but still shouldn't be served like that). The worst part was the lobster bisque--bland, lukewarm, and honestly tasted like canned soup with a few pieces of "lobster" thrown in. No flavor at all. We didn't complain, but the manager came over after noticing it wasn't touched and said the chef was "trying something different"... it didn't work. Even a guest next to us overheard and said the quality has gone downhill--she had sent hers back too. The only good thing was the drinks--dirty vodka martinis were solid. Overall, not worth the price. We won't be back.

Red Herring was an excellent dining experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and…read moreinviting perfect for a date night, but also great for a group dinner or business meeting. The menu is simple, thoughtfully curated, and everything we ordered was executed beautifully. I had the steak, served over a bed of perfectly cooked bell peppers and onions. It was flavorful and cooked exactly right. My mom ordered the whole fish and cleaned her plate, which says it all. My son chose the handmade pasta, and it was outstanding. The meat to sauce ratio was spot on, and he finished every bite. We started with the Caesar salad, and it was honestly one of the best I've had. The unique nut mix added an unexpected crunch and took it to another level. We wrapped up the meal with the mousse dessert, and I highly recommend saving room for it. it was the perfect ending. Every plate at our table came back empty. Great food, excellent execution, and a wonderful atmosphere and service. We'll definitely be back.

I think Red Herring is a very pretty restaurant with a very nice ambience. That is where the…read morepositive comments end. We had a 6:45 reservation and we arrived an hour early to have a drink in the bar and the hostess told us that she would let us know if a table in the bar became available before our reservation time. I checked with her once because we noticed a few tables had been empty the entire hour we were there and she said that she still did not have anything available because they were reserved for reservations. No one ever showed up and she ended up seating us at one of the tables that had been empty the entire time and she seated us 10 minutes after our reservation time! The food was OK but the portion size for the price was not good. They were out of iced tea and potatoes by 7 o'clock. I ended up sending my gnocchi back because it was absolutely terrible. My husband ordered a martini and was charged 50 cents for an extra olive and, ironically, he only received one olive on the toothpick. The service was terrible and the bartender was very unfriendly, and we would never go back!

The restaurant was great. Our server was spectacular I never had to search for her to get what I…read moreneeded next she was prompt and checked on us regularly. I was definitely impressed by the ambiance. First restaurant I've been in where they lit a candle in front of us. 10/10 will definitely go back.

We happened to be in Waco to meet up with family on my birthday. I looked up restaurants and…read morePignetti's had great reviews, plus we love italian food. The restaurant is beautiful. You dont realize how nice it is from the outside. Such a great ambiance. We sat at the bar and our bartender was excellent. The owner even stopped by to make dure we were happy. The food was so so good. If you go, be sure to geg the lasagna egg rolls. I could have made s meal out of them! The scallops in my gorgonzola pasta dish were perfectly cooked and a nice size. My husband loved his chicken parmesan. If you are in Waco, definitely come here for a meal!!!

Always a great time at Barnett's!! Great atmosphere, drinks, and food! Staff are friendly and…read moreattentive!

Lauren is Awesome. Great service. Great prices. Best place to watch world cup. Come by.read more

We popped into Cafe Homestead to get out of the Texas heat, and I swear Hosanna deserves a…read moreshout-out of her own. She was absolutely fantastic. Genuinely one of the friendliest, happiest servers I've had in ages. She kept our glasses full, checked in at just the right times, and somehow made the whole place feel even more welcoming. To top it all off, the head chef actually came out and served our food himself, which was such a cool touch and made the whole experience feel even more personal. You don't see that very often, and it really says something about the people there. The food was brilliant as always, but honestly Hosanna was the highlight. Between her amazing service and the chef coming out to serve us, it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time.

My family and I absolutely love cafe homestead! My extended…read morefamily meets often in Waco & this is one of our favorite places to go. The grounds are beautiful & there are fun stores that are all walking distance from this restaurant. The building is absolutely stunning and is beautiful to look at. The staff is extremely kind. The food is absolutely incredible. We love the appetizers, specially the smashed potato's. My husband says the chicken fried steak is the best he has ever had. Great place to come with a big party or have a great family dinner!

First time here. Amazing service and atmosphere. Rena was our waitress and she did a great job…read more We had a very large party and we waited for nothing. She made sure we were all taken care of. I had "The George" burger. Lots of flavors on this huge burger. Definitely a must stop when you're in Waco, Texas.

Strike 3, garbage! 1. Got irder wring on chicken soecial and…read moredud nit care! 2. Ordered entree w rings instead of fries and asked if ok to substitute. Git a full size order if rings ORIVE, not portion! Server did NOT care!!! 3. Got worst breakfast ever!! Wrong irder, got Big breakfast with grits, but got I soevial w less meat, no biscuits, less one egg, then she charged full price fir grits on side!! Grits old and they just turned over so gross thick crust on bottom and muddle, pancakes tasted gross n were burned on top n bottom AND mushy in middle, eggs not scrambled but hard n chopped! Told server n she did not care!!!!! F 'them Called 4 times n no answer!!!! Truly disgusting that locals like this garbage!!! For 40 years eat out w family everyday!!! Never experienced such garbage food n service!!! Went to Bubbas 33 after to est.

I highly recommend this place - we met some friends here and I was skeptical given some of the…read more(old) negative reviews, but do not worry - this place has it down pat now! First, it's beautiful inside. Darker walls. Eclectic art. There's no cookie-cutter stuff here. Every wall, every facade is nice to look at and you forget you're in an outdoor shopping plaza in Texas, which is hard to do around here! Second, service was great - no complaints there. A younger server named Jennifer I think saw to us and she was great - checked in, was prompt and pleasant. Third - food was GREAT! We all LOVED everything! Some old review said their mac and cheese was "the worst ever" while others have said the best - It's THE BEST! Very, very good! I had a filet which was a little different than others I've had which was excellent; most filets are a tight piece of meat but this was one was looser (I know that's weird to say) but whatever - it was delicious and I highly recommend it. Drinks were great. Their smoked old fashioned was worth it and the wines were great too. We don't live near here but would go back again if we are in the area for sure. Little worried about this particular shopping area as I saw two other restaurants with CLOSED permanently signs on them. Let's hope this place lasts!

Buckle of for a longer review because this place was astonishing, a real culinary experience…read more We arrived an hour early for our reservation so we had drinks at the bar and it was just transportive. The energy and decor of the bar and restaurant is just classic and lovely. You really can feel the love and dedication that went into the design of the restaurant. I loved the marble/ natural stone tops of the cocktail tables and the leather seats. Such elegance without making someone feel out of place. The wine menu is spectacular and I found a favorite at a very agreeable price. A wonderful job in selecting the wines. Jordan was our server when we were seated and we highly appreciated her dedication and attention to our service and experience. I really appreciate that she didn't rush us to order mains until after we had more time and overall her easiness in conversation was very relatable and we enjoyed getting to know her. Now the food, A+++ honestly the best appetizers I've had in a while with the right balance of flavor and spice! Both the dumplings and crispy rice were standouts on their own. The main filet dish and sides were all equally excellent. The streak was charred a little in the outside, which I love, with perfect medium temperature inside. Honestly spectacular. Dessert was just as wonderful and we finished every bite. This restaurant is wonderful and I hope you come back and experience it again. Such a great job!

Great attentive service. We had some cold beers with our meal. And for the appetizer we had half…read moreorder of onion rings super yummy and fresh. We had some delicious burgers. My husband got the smash bacon burger which was very tasty. And the patriot burger was very good. My dad got the mushroom cheese burger and added jalapeños. My mom had the classic cheeseburger which she loved. Everyone loved their burgers. It was a great way to spend family time.

If you're looking for some good food while watching football, baseball or whatever sport event is…read morehappening this is the spot for you. My dinner choice was the Bacon Cheeseburger with loaded fries (cheese & bacon). Food was beyond perfect and very filling. Trust me if you are looking for a place with some lively vibe then this is the place for you. Waitstaff is very helpful when it comes to food and drink options so don't hold back on the questions.