I rarely review restaurants but I could not have been more pleased with my experience at the Pharm Restaurant. Simply put the service was wonderful and the food was amazing. My girlfriend had a ribeye steak sandwich which she loved and my Grilled chicken sandwich was outstanding. The sweet potato fries were epic and the desserts looked incredible. The only problem was we were too full from the big lunch portions to order one. You could tell they really care about what they serve and it shows. This was by far the best meal of our weekend trip which included some overpriced fancy restaurants in Dallas. I would highly recommend the Pharm Restaurant to anybody traveling between Houston and Dallas. We would have gone out of our way to stop by on the way back if they were not closed on Sundays. read more

I enjoyed their small chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, ice tea. The service was great and very pleasant. They have really good napkins (thick ones so you don't have to have several). It is reasonably price. I will come back when in the area. read more

The Pharm Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, Texas

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My boyfriends parents have some land in Palestine and we stopped by there for dinner one night and when I say this is restaurant is in my top 5 favorite places I have ever gone to, I mean it. The food is phenomenal (literally zero complaints) and the staff is extremely friendly. I had the small (10-12 ounce) ribeye steak and it was delicious. A steak is good when you can cut it with just a fork and completely abandon all of your favorite toppings (onions, mushrooms, Gorgonzola, etc). Mac and cheese was amazing and the crawfish queso was definitely something to remember. We will definitely be coming back read more

First impression upon entering the Pharm was two fold. It was kind of a dump and it smelled of overcooked deep fryer oil. Overall I'd say the food was OK but not spectacular and the service was likewise. My chicken fried steak was tough and the breading had mostly fallen off when it was served. The mashed potatoes were real and the onion rings were hand made and the best part of the meal. My dessert, blueberry bread pudding was also quite good. But overall, this restaurant wasn't worth going out of the way for. read more

I found this place on our way from Dallas to Houston. There's very few options and it looked like this was the best non fast-food place we could find in our time range. Our server was very nice and attentive, but the food was just okay. My boyfriend was brave enough to try the calf fries (aka mountain oysters) which he said were fine, but would probably not order again. My fried okra was okay, but definitely not the best I've had. On the plus side they do have a full bar if you need a cool drink. read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a while after seeing the write-up in Texas Monthly, but had not had the chance until today. Now I am kicking myself for not going sooner! The food was awesome. I had the Angus steak sandwich with onion rings and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The onions and mushrooms I added made it perfect with s little A-1 steak sauce. Onion rings were homemade and delicious. My wife had the chicken breast sandwich and French fries which were both delicious according to her and I had to concur after stealing a bite of her chicken sandwich. The service was exemplary. I recommend asking for Nikki she was as sweet as she could be and her service was as good as the food. This is now a must stop For my wife and I. Try it. You can thank me later. :-) read more

Stopped at the Pharm on the way to Dallas--the perfect place to stop for a quick bite if you're on 45 headed north. Service was fast and friendly and the food is good quality. I had the crispy chicken salad with jalapeño ranch. The ranch seemed homemade and was spicy and delicious! The salad was crispy and the vegetables were fresh. My boyfriend got the chicken fried steak wit hush puppies and fries. The fries were homemade and not your typical fry cut--really thick and flavorful. Definitely will stop here again! read more

Stopped here for a late lunch on our way home from a week in San Antonio. I had the steak sandwich on jalapeño bread(amazing), my son had the chicken fried steak(the smaller portion-there are 2 sizes)he raved about how delicious it was, my husband had the daily special(fried fish/shrimp combo, w/fries)he loved it! All in all a great unpredictable lunch stop in the tiny town of Buffalo. Thank you and we will be back the next time we are driving through! Stop here--you will not be disappointed :) read more

Came for lunch on our trip to Galveston. Small town, restaurant is not far off the highway. The Yelp reviews were good so we gave it a shot. It was Fantastic!! I had a grilled chicken sandwich. It had cheese and grilled onions and mushrooms. What made it special was the bun. The jalapeño bun was a Star! My hubs had fish and shrimp. He was pleased with his. They have a ton of sides to choose from and varying homemade desserts. I will definitely stop again when we cruise by. read more

Mom and pop restaurant with delicious food. The fried green tomatoes & chicken fried steak were great & the sweet tea was fresh and perfect Texas sweet tea-and I'm picky about sweet tea. The drinking cups are huge & I didn't need a refill at all. Lots of good southern comfort food & friendly waitstaff. read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Service was pleasant.will be back .

Wonderful food and an awesome wait staff! The steaks were so tender you could cut them with a fork. Will definitely come back again.

Nope .. not again .. Perhaps their menus to Big and they need to cut back and focus on a few good things. Loaded mash potatoes ? Potatoes in a Styrofoam cup with a bit of cheese bacon and green onions. Very dry. Chicken fried steak was nothing I thought it would be. Very disappointing. Looked forward to this great advertised food n nope .. read more

This place is a gem. We drive from Tyler to The Woodlands often and have always been at a loss of where to eat along the way. The whole family loved everything we ordered. The rolls were amazing, the vegetables were prepared properly, and the entrees were excellent Will absolutely come back read more

Club Sandwich this club taste homemade! Everything was delicious! Worth the stop!! The fried potatoes/French fries were off the hook.

It is as good as you are going to get in the middle of no where Texas. We stopped on our drive back home. Not wanting fast food but a sit down meal this is all we could find. It wasn't the fastest service but again why would it be. These people are not in a hurry here. Everything was a tad too salty for my taste. Portion size for what you pay is good. Service was friendly but not fast. Had a TV in the one area and was able to catch up on a little college football. It has a full bar as well. We were on a long drive so didn't part take. I would say lay off the salt or the salted butter you are using to cook and I would give five stars. Beware the onion rings are huge. read more

I meet with friends at this restaurant every couple of months because it is a halfway point between where we live. We have met there several times. We normally get their steaks, because they are tender, juicy, and tasty. Only once a number of months ago was the steak not cooked to our liking, and the waitress took care of the problem immediately by replacing the steak with one cooked to what we wanted. The staff is friendly. This is a nice place to visit for dinner. read more

What a great place. Food is super hot and fresh. Catfish was delicious. Grilled shrimp were delicious. Owner is fantastic, really cares about quality and goes above and beyond. Can't recommend this place enough. Ask for the Scoot special read more

First time here, good food and friendly atmosphere. We will be back. Hamburgers and chicken fried steak are really good!

A little jewel in Buffalo, Tx. I had a taco salad with more ground beef than I could eat and my husband had their Farmers salad loaded with crispy fried chicken. They also brought hot rolls and cinnamon butter when we sat down. Everything was very hot and fresh and the service was efficient and courteous. We will definitely put this on our return list and try one of their delicious sounding steaks. We've been back a couple of times since I originally posted this review and have been just as pleased with menu and service. They always have chalkboard daily specials to try also read more

The food is decent and plentiful. Ribeye steak and chicken fried steak are both a little bland. Servers are very friendly and attentive. My only gripe is that the above mentioned meals with unsweetened tea come to around $30 dollars or more, which feels significantly overpriced for the quality. read more

The Pharm Restaurant - Decorations and ambiance. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, Texas

Stopped off on our way South based on Yelp reviews & y'all weren't wrong! Our waitress, Jennifer, was polite and always had a smile. The fried pickle order was huge - like a whole jar of pickles - and oh were they amazing! For entrees we had the smoked sausage platter & grilled chicken. Both were great & all sides hit the spot. Great, fun & welcoming atmosphere and awesome service! read more

Excellent greens, beans, rolls and honey butter. Didn't try the CFS but it looked good too. Polite and friendly service. Much better than Sam's down the road in Fairfield. Best place I've found for the trip between Dallas and Houston. read more

Excellent service and excellent food! The rolls are to die for and the chicken and dumplings are just like my grandmama's! Don't forget to try the cobblers! read more

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Met a friend here for lunch based on Yelp reviews. Was not disappointed, the food was delicious!!!

This place is amazing very impressed with the environment and food. I ordered the grilled chicken with green beans and turnip greens!! The service was great!! We will eat here again. read more

The Pharm Restaurant - Amazing food mine is almost gone!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, Texas

Wow! So glad we found this gem of a place to eat lunch. Nothing fancy from the outside but the food was amazing. Saw the reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Not too far off I-45. Very friendly staff and great service. Complimentary rolls and cinnamon butter were wonderful. Good size portions and very reasonable prices. I would definitely come back next time I drive through town. read more

The Pharm Restaurant - Yummy lunch! - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, Texas

We were meeting between Houston and Dallas Yelp really scored. This restaurant was a perfect home cooking experience. The service was so friendly and fast, and never rushed us. I had the Saturday special. It was fish and shrimp and was enough for two of us. All of us enjoyed our food. I recommend this place. Oh I really wanted desert, but had no room. read more

This place is delicious! The steaks are cooked to perfection. Best I've ever had. Don't forget to top things off with the banana pudding -- also a must have!!! read more

This place was seriously delicious. We stopped in Buffalo on the way home to Houston from Dallas. The prices were reasonable and the portions were HUGE. Plus the cinnamon butter they give you for the rolls are basically frosting. We will definitely come back here on our next trip through Buffalo. read more

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Two vegetarians traveling through the middle of Texas came in, had a full meal, beer, and left with plenty of food for another meal, for under $30. Our waitress was friendly and happy to help us to come up with veggie options. We had a sandwich with all the veggies on a jalepeno cornbread bun, a nice house salad, fried okra, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac n cheese, hush puppies, and some shiner bock. The atmosphere of the restaurant was jovial, with lots of local decorations, and many laughing customers. It was a great place to stop on our roadtrip. read more

The fam stopped here for dinner on our way back home from Houston. You can tell this is a favorite spot for the locals! The menu offers comfort, country-style food. They serve wonderful rolls and cinnamon butter! We stopped by on a Friday night and they had two guys playing guitar and singing. We tried the cheeseburger, fried fish, sausage plate and chicken strips. I'm not sure if we will be back that way anytime soon, but if so we will definitely go back! read more

Really well made comfort food. The chicken fried steak was breaded nicely, the gravy a fine balance with the mashed potatoes. I had the sausage with sweet tater on the side. The cinnamon butter made it even better, but it would have been good with just plain butter too. The rolls are a plus and the cobbler CRUSHED it! (I prefer the blackberry over the peach). Looking forward to a repeat visit, thinking about just ordering sides as they appear to stand out. Affable and alert service to boot! read more

What a enjoyable place to eat. We visited the Pharm 3 times this week and couldn't have been happier with the food and service everytime. Custom ordered steak if you ask. Full bar. Great service. read more

The Pharm Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, Texas

Found this place on accident as a 1/2 way point between myself and my sister's house. The best sweet potato fries I have ever had. Food and service are excellent. Look forward to stopping there every chance we get. The Pharm Special drink is awesome, if you don't have to drive. read more

The food here was really good, fresh, waitstaff friendly, the food was delivered in good time, it was clean, and full of what seemed to be happy customers. This is a nice stop between Dallas and Houston. (We had the BLT in blueberry bread and loved it.) read more

Mediocher food for some rude managers overrated just make the 20 min drive to Fairfield or centerville for better food

They still have IT!!!! We returned for our annual Polar Express trip, and we were treated once again to the Pharm. Such awesome customer service and the food...INCREDIBLE!!!!! Thank you so much read more

Drive a mile off the freeway for an outstanding meal in a very friendly, delicious local restaurant! We were driving from Dallas to Houston and wanted to avoid all the monotonous road food chains. We saw the Pharm and decided to try it. Where we pleased! Super friendly staff in a cozy setting. The menu featured all the usual small town diner fare--chicken fried steak, hamburger steak, chef salad--but also tilapia and salmon. I had a steak, with okra and greens. The veggies were very fresh and plentiful and the steak nicely cooked. They came with outstanding fresh and very soft dinner rolls and all the other trimmings. We squeezed back into our car refreshed and happy we took a refreshing break from the road. read more

This is one of the best restaurants my wife &I have ever eaten at. My wife ordered the steak and it was cooked to perfection. I had the BBQ sausage which tasted soon marvelous. We talked with Ernie, the owner and meat chef and had a pleasant time . Located about 100 miles south of Dallas, TX, this jewel of an eating establishment is worth the trip read more