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.

Been on my bucket list for awhile. Let's explain here; middle of nowhere feed store that eventually…read morebecame a flourishing community hub. Gas station, cafe, and feed store. Sounds like small town Texas doesn't it? It's rare that I take the car club into an unexplored restaurant. But, there was confidence. Yelp profile? Not so much; but a recent feature on a Texas centric TV show called the Daytripper. Enough for me to take a chance on Jacoby's. Said family also has an east Austin eatery but I don't dine after five. High time I lead some cars out to Melvin, Texas. Left Bee Cave and took every curvy road I could because sports cars. Took longer to arrive than taking straight roads but we're now sitting down in the cafe. Uhhh, where are the steaks from your own private heard? Dinner menus delivered to the table. You can't stop staring at the desserts at the end of the bar. Onion rings were amazing. Don't think artful or presentation here folks; think squirt bottle of ranch. Still need more but saving for the main course. Steak was delivered and the GF cut off her personal hunk. First thoughts is to compare the dining adventure with Hilltop Cafe and Johnny Nicholas at Hilltop Cafe. If you build it they will come. I think the term "home made" is used WAY too much these days. Jacoby's nails this category. Simply prepared great steak, veggies, salad, and desserts. Staffers even protected the desserts with wrap in between servings. It was good to walk in and dine; locals dressed to a "T" because this is a special occasion restaurant for them. I bought a hat. First time in forever I'm wearing supporting carb. Great place!

Real friendly service. Food was great. Always changing their menu so you can expect something new…read moreevery time you go. Really liked the grilled chicken sandwich with spicy honey sauce.

Food and service was excellent!!! If we ever come San…read moreAngelo we would stop for some home cooked food.

First time customers. We ordered 2 burgers with fries , sweet tea and soda. You walk in and order…read moreat counter. Made to order.Burger comes with just meat and bun. Mayo/ mustard/ ketchup are on the table. Then you can go up to veggie bar and dress your burger. Lettuce ,tomato ,onion ,jalapeño & pickles . Burger was really good. Fries are hand cut and fresh. Sweet tea was perfect. Will definitely stop in again . Friendly guy , clean dining room . Decorated honoring "The Duke" . Nice place. Only drawback is you will smell like grease when you leave.

Stopped because it said burgers but what you NEED is the catfish! Never had a breading with so…read moremuch punchy flavor. Epic meal on the way through town. Fast and piping hot. Kind man behind the counter. Clean tables and restroom.

Great stop for a solid burger and friendly service with a small town feel. Tried the burger of the…read moremonth which reminded me of a "fat Elvis" with the peanut butter, pickles and habenero jam. You can get a choice of different buns which is cool. I was looking forward to the onion rings and they did not disappoint. I enjoy that type of breading and I think they used red onions instead of white. Got the recommended queso and it was tasty as well. Not sure how long this place has been around but barely saw the sign outside. Hope they are able to to stick around awhile and cater to travelers passing through. Will definitely stop by if I'm in the area and want a bite to eat.

Could not have asked for a better burger! I don't know how to explain it but that meat..not fatty…read morebut pure Texas beef. Meaty and the bun and condiments topped it off. So glad we stopped here! We were greeted right off the bat. It was nice to have a Texas welcome.

Got burgers to go and they were amazing! We will for sure be…read moregetting them again and we love the late night hours too.

I so enjoyed this place. Rustic decor is welcoming. Staff is friendly and the salad bar is…read morefantastic. I tried the burger and loaded baked potato. Everything was good.

Stopped here on my way across Texas. First, let me just say how nice it is to have a non-fast food…read moreplace to stop rest and get some food. cons: Month immediately, the first person you meet is the person who takes your order and she was sour as a lemon. Absolutely no customer service, no greeting, no smile. We all have bad days but you could tell this was just who she is... Maybe make her in charge of cleaning things and not dealing with the customers? (the same person could care less when the couple next to me received their order backwards. The woman couldn't eat spicy foods and her burger was covered with spicy items. She took it up to the woman taking orders and the woman refused to do anything. Wow.) The restrooms, wood sides along booths, pickle table and the condiments/tables need a serious cleaning - there is grossness abounding. I didn't see one person busing or cleaning in the restaurant - and it shows! Gross. The fries could've been great if they were crispy but they were all super soggy. FRY FAIL! Onions: you can leave them thick for the onion rings but if you're putting a slice of onion on my burger you better slice it thin. Nobody needs a huge half inch thick slice of onion in the middle of a burger. PRO: The burger was cooked to perfection. At least they got that right, which is why I gave them three stars - nothing else I experienced in this restaurant deserved any stars. The owner/manager are lazy at best cause they obviously don't care about the customer experience.

Overall - it was good but wouldn't vhoose to go on my own but wouldn't argue if a group of people…read morewanted to go. Burger was good but not extraordinary. Onion rings were lightly battered and really good, though I like a thinker onion. Service was just ok. Since I had never been there before i didn't understand how the ordering and pick up process worked and no one explained it to me. The restaurant was clean and just a basic wooden table atmosphere. We ate outside and it definitely could have been a little cleaner outside but the inside was fine.

I held very high expectations for this establishment, because of all the amazing reviews. But after…read morefurther consideration I definitely should have lowered my expectations.... My daughter had projectile vomiting because of these greasy french fries!!!! The service was poor and lacked pronouncing my pronouns correctly, my table had a singular stick of butter melted onto the seat that my poor daughter was sitting after vomiting; the ambiance of the restaurant was gross, disturbing, and weirdly quiet..... Jojo I hope you learn from this bobo experience! #dobetter

Ok! Don't be deceived by how the outside of this restaurant looks because it is hands-down…read moredelicious! First of all, let me just say that Dawn, the owner, and her son, Curtis (the chef) have a totally charming place inside and I had one of the best burgers EVER! I wasn't super hungry, so I ordered the child's size hamburger and fries, and it was just right! They even added all the fixin's for me! Plus! You know when you have a hankerin' for a cold Dr. Pepper on ice? Well, this one was a PERFECT mix of the syrup and fizz! My husband had the patty melt on rye (comes with mozzarella instead of Swiss) and he said it was A+, too. Btw, Dawn named the restaurant JoJo's because of her pet monkey of the same name, and his picture is everywhere. Plus I had the joy of talking to 6 year old Emily about mermaids. If I ever pass through El Dorado again, I will definitely stop here again. Home cooking at it's yummiest!

We had a great lunch at Summerland Public House today! Our server, Kristen, was so attentive and…read morekind. Owner/Chef, Luke, also stopped and chatted with us for a while, as well. What a friendly, down to earth guy! Last but certainly not least...THE FOOD! The burger and chicken sandwich were absolutely delicious! The fries and salad with ginger sesame dressing were also great! We will definitely be back when passing through town again. What a hidden gem in Menard...don't pass this local restaurant by!

What an unexpected treasure! We dropped in after a long driving day, all a little grumpy and tired…read more From the smash burgers to the fries to the salad to the wings to the gourmet pizza, everything was a hit. We left Summerland our bodies nourished, and our spirits lifted. An especial thank you to Kerry for her warmth, friendliness and recommendations!!

Ballinger, Texas…read more Stopped at this cute sandwich shop on my way to San Antonio. It's a quarter after noon and we had to wait to get a table. Seems like the hotspot in town. Love the American flag on the brick wall on the interior of the restaurant. The restaurant has high ornate ceilings. There are two booths in the main dining room by the windows and many tables with chairs. This is a very old building with lots of original detail. The bathroom is just one toilet, which all genders share. It is not handicap accessible and very small. The stairs that lead to the top floor are full of dust. I would suggest occasionally cleaning them so that they are not dirty to look at while dining. The napkins are dispensed by a napkin holder on the table. Drinks are served in oversize plastic cups while some people have Styrofoam cups. The cutlery is real with a mixture of glass dishes and red plastic baskets with red and white checkered paper. Multiple sandwich choices with choice of bread. They offer hamburgers, daily specials such as quiche, catfish, and salads. Every plate comes with chips, pickle and a homemade cookie. I ordered the Waldorf chicken sandwich. It is made with chicken breast, grapes, apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. I also chose the oatmeal raisin cookie. My husband ordered today's special, which is chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll. They aren't sure if it is still available at 12:30 in the afternoon so he ordered a hamburger as a back up. It took quite some time for us to receive our food. From the time that we sat to the time, our food was received was more than 45 minutes. Three tables walked in after us, and they were all served food before us. The waitress came over and told us we were next as she saw we were perplexed. I enjoyed the Waldorf chicken salad with squaw bread. My disappointment was potato chips had a few large ones on top and as soon as I ate, those, the rest were tiny pieces that were broken. My husband was not able to get the special of the day. Being so early in the day, it was odd to see they had run out. So the burger was served. Tasted fine, but again the potato chips were nothing but small pieces underneath the larger few on top. Had to ask for silverware. Never received a refill on my drink. In fact, the waitstaff only came by only two times after we ordered. Once to tell us, our food would be coming up and then when it was delivered. Overall, I was pleased with the way my food tasted. I understand. They were very busy for lunch hour on a Tuesday afternoon however, perhaps more than two people should be waiting the tables for the whole restaurant. This inconvenience to me having to wait for something that I should have taken no more than 15 minutes, cuts severely into my reading. Another frustration is that they charge 4% if you use your credit card to pay. I own a business and the max that one is charged from the credit card 2.8% to 3%. Why did they fail in need to charge more? Overall, I would give this place 4.3 stars. I would come back to this restaurant. However, I would come in earlier in the day so that I could get the special that they offer as well as more timely service.

The burgers are amazing, so juicy and a proper presentation, the onion rings are cooked to…read moreperfection and the fries are like nothing before. The service is amazing, older ladies with a very tender voice and loving. A very quiet and calm space perfect ambiance I must say, I would definitely recommend everyone to give this place a shot. You also get free cookies with your meal and the prices are very low.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse is outstanding!…read more The 16-ounce ribeye was excellent. The beef quality was superb--thick-cut, tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned without overpowering its natural flavor. While the edges were cooked slightly beyond medium due to the uneven cut, that's a very minor critique. The grilled asparagus was delicious, and the green chile hominy was absolutely amazing. Overall, I would give Perini Ranch Steakhouse a 98 out of 100. The food, atmosphere, and quality were exceptional, making it one of the best of the steakhouses I've experienced.

Underwhelmed. For…read moreall the glowing reviews, the food was just ok. My husband and I shared a house salad, burger, and strawberry shortcake. We took the onions and cucumbers off our salad due to dietary issues and that left us with lettuce, mushrooms, and dressing. Our burger was the best part. It was cooked well, and the bun was soft. The strawberry shortcake was disappointing. The fruit was stewed and the biscuits were hard with just room temp heavy cream to offset the temperature of the fruit. For ambiance, it was nothing to write home about. Very busy and very loud, but it was a Saturday evening so that was to be expected. What I didn't expect was the lack of air conditioning in July. It was over 100 degrees that day, and it was cooler outside. Unacceptable for Texas in July when you're seating tables 3' from each other. Our server was good. She was attentive, and kept our water glasses filled. We may try again once the weather cools down.