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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Central Texas

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Central Texas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Christopher's World Grille

4.9

4.9 (3215)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

College Station

About the restaurant

Set in a 115 year old Texas Ranch House, just 2 miles from Kyle Field, Christopher’s World Grille is the most nationally and locally awarded restaurant in Central Texas including Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the USA, AAA Four Diamond Award, and Open Table Diner’s Choice Awards. In an elegant New Orleans atmosphere, Certified Executive Chef, Christopher Lampo offers a menu of prime steaks, fresh seafoods and pastas. His signature dish is the House Filet with creamed spinach, fried potatoes, béarnaise sauce, crawfish tails, and Port Wine Sauce. Elegant outdoor dining with a wrap-around porch and covered Terrace with cozy fire pits. Highlights include Fresh Seafood, Great Steaks, Charcuterie Boards, Blackened Shrimp Fondue, Almond Crusted Brie, Spicy Shrimp Bisque, French, Italian, Louisiana and Latin American-inspired menu, Craft Cocktails and a Distinctive Wine List. Private Rooms Available.

Top review

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Mitch

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience for a group of 7 4 with Birthdays easy conversations and service was excellent.

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Blackened Ribeye

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The Republic Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2476)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

College Station

About the restaurant

The only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant in College Station, The Republic Steakhouse is known as the best fine dining steakhouse in central Texas. The Republic specializes in steak and seafood with a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, stunning handcrafted cocktails, and one of the largest whiskey selections in Texas. Impeccable service along with timeless steakhouse decor, The Republic is a steakhouse at its finest.

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KyleVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Love this place. Everything was excellent. Will be back

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Creole Shrimp & Grits

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Chicken Fried Filet Mignon

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Texas Fried Shrimp

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Primrose Path Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (666)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

College Station

About the restaurant

From the executive chef & owner of The Republic Steakhouse, Primrose Path is a Spanish & Italian style restaurant specializing in tapas, wine, & cocktails. Stunning industrial-chic decor and a lively courtyard patio scene with impeccable service is accompanied by some of the finest and most innovative food & cocktails in the region.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Love this place!! Chorizo & hot honey pizza is to die for

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Gate 12 Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (1235)

$31 to $50

American

College Station

About the restaurant

Gate 12 Bar & Grill is the sister restaurant to J. Cody’s Steaks and BBQ. It is a full service steakhouse with a few pasta dishes, seafood plates and chicken offerings and a full bar to round out the menu. There is a private dining room for events of approximately 50 or less.

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AnnetteB

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food, atmosphere, waiter and wait staff!!!

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4.7

4.7 (5088)

$30 and under

American

Waco

About the restaurant

Magnolia Table offers seasonal, nostalgic dishes made to nourish. Our menu includes both new recipes and family favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you come to savor a meal, or shop around the Take Away + Market, remember you’re always welcome at our table.

Magnolia Table is an 8-minute drive from the Silos property.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

It was great! The cutest decor and very friendly staff!

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Jo's Buttermilk Biscuits with Strawberry Butter

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Breakfast Sandwich

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Luigi's Patio Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1502)

$30 and under

Italian

College Station

About the restaurant

A family legacy brings you the most authentic Italian dining experience in the BCS. With nightly live music, a select Wine and Cocktail list, friendly yet polished service, and your favorite made-from-scratch recipes, you'll be sure to come savor the moment with us time and time again.

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FTWdinerKLJones

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Always a delight to go to Luigi’s! The food is consistently delicious and the service is great! The wine list is decidedly one of the best in the BCS area. We keep coming back and we’re never disappointed! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience!

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4.7

4.7 (1076)

$31 to $50

Italian

College Station

About the restaurant

Choose from one of our specialty pizzas or select your own ingredients. Our Italian restaurant is a dine in or takeout with a choice farm fresh ingredient menu serving the Navasota, Bryan, College Station area.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always great food at 1860! We will be back again and again.

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Casa Do Brasil - College Station

4.8

4.8 (2446)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

College Station

About the restaurant

Casa do Brasil is an upscale Brazilian Steakhouse in South College Station serving fire-roasted cuts of USDA Prime Aged Beef, Chicken, Lamb, and Pork served tableside by our Gaucho Chefs. Our Salad Bar features over 50 seasonal dishes, including fresh vegetables, homemade salads, cured meats, imported cheeses, seafood, soup, and more!

Visit our Bar & Patio for Happy Hour specials and a la carte entrée dining. And every Sunday, we offer an unlimited brunch that is family-friendly!

We offer private dining space, catering, and butcher cuts to go through our online ordering system. Visit our website to enquire about private event space or catering.

Top review

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SLYCK

Dined 2 days ago

Another wonderful “CASA experience!” Delicious buffet of delicacies, best calamari in town! And my all time favorite…. the most tender succulent seasoned chicken hearts ever‼️‼️. so thrilled they still serve them🥰

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Flaming Cheesecake

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4.8

4.8 (589)

$31 to $50

Italian

College Station

About the restaurant

We pride ourselves on our commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Our team brings together the freshest and finest ingredients to craft a menu showcasing Italy's rich and diverse flavors. From handmade pasta dishes to succulent seafood and mouthwatering grilled meats, each plate is a masterpiece that tantalizes the senses and satisfies even the most discerning palate.

Our extensive wine list features a carefully curated selection of Italian wines, ranging from well-known classics to hidden gems from small, family-owned vineyards. Our sommeliers are on hand to guide you through the choices, ensuring a perfect pairing that enhances your dining experience.

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Gary

Dined 3 days ago

Great atmosphere, outstanding service, unique and interesting menu. Our food was prepared perfectly and presented beautifully. We had an excellent experience at Casa Mangiare and will certainly return. Very nice restaurant.

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8oz Prime Filet Mignon

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Spaghetti Lobster

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Truffle Wine Dinner

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Alexander's Craft Cocktails & Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (931)

$30 and under

American

Salado

About the restaurant

Alexander's Craft Cocktails and Kitchen was named after the distillery located on the grounds from 1861-1865, which washed away in a flood (historic marker located between the restaurant & The Manor).

The newly renovated main bar is located on 1st floor, and opens onto expansive wrap-around, creekside porches. Just a few steps down from the porches is an open deck situated beneath gracious Live Oak canopies.

The warm aubergine & copper walls of the third floor lounge contrast the amazing art representation from local galleries. The stunning view of Salado Creek as well as the grounds of the neighboring estate provide the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite beverage. Patrons choose from a variety of entree selections, appetizers, and adult beverages.

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Michael

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Nice experience We enjoyed our meal and the staff was fantastic

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