Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in College Station / Bryan

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in College Station / Bryan? 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!

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.

Top review

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

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.

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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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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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Popular dish

8oz Prime Filet Mignon

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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Popular dish

Calamari

1860 Italia

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.

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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Popular dish

BLT Salad

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

4.6

4.6 (138)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Bryan

About the restaurant

Join us for a culinary journey through Spain at Elia Cafe Tapas Bar. Our delectable tapas, paella, sangria, and mouthwatering dishes will transport you to the heart of Spain. Enjoy a glass of wine from our distinctive wine selection to bring out the flavors in every bite. Located in the beautiful Old Bryan Marketplace, Downtown Bryan's historic building dating back to 1910, the warm ambiance and relaxed elegance of our restaurant will have you feeling right at home. And, to make your experience even more special, we offer live music every weekend. Come for the food, stay for the music, and leave with unforgettable memories.

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DebbieVIP

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Great menu items! First time trying this restaurant while traveling. So many great choices.

Campfire at The Stella

4.5

4.5 (342)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bryan

About the restaurant

Embracing the best seasonal ingredients of Central Texas in a warm and inviting dining atmosphere. All paired with crafted cocktails, local brews and a thoughtful wine list. As we embrace the seasonal ingredients, our menus will change with best produce available.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Avery

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Food was fantastic as always! Bar service was a little slow and maybe would have enjoyed if there were a few outdoor heaters scattered around the patio. However Brittany, our server, was AMAZING!! She made for a memorable evening!!

Porters Dining + Bar

4.5

4.5 (1282)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

College Station

About the restaurant

Porters Dining & Butcher features a wood-fired grill and premium cuts of meat, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. Enjoy a drink at the bar or on the patio. Porters is open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Private Dining available contact: portersdiningbutcher@gmail.com

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Great place to celebrate a birthday. Service was great and food was great.

The Dean

4.5

4.5 (22)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bryan

About the restaurant

Our journey began with a vision to blend traditional pan European continental cuisine with innovative techniques, resulting in dishes that delight the senses and ignite the palate.

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Virginia

Dined 6 days ago

The Dean & the new menu is great! Logan was an exceptional waiter with our seven guests. He was attentive and kind. The food was tasty and seasoned well. We enjoyed the night!

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