O.S.T. Restaurant

$ • American, Vegetarian

Hours:
311 Main St, Bandera
(830) 796-3836

About O.S.T. Restaurant

O.S.T. Restaurant in Bandera is known for its down-home, friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Operating since 1921, it is the oldest restaurant in town, with a name short for "Old Spanish Trail." The varied menu offers options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with breakfast served all day. Breakfast features gigantic pancakes that taste like cake, hearty breakfast enchiladas, and crispy bacon. The lunch specials and regular menu provide plenty of choices, while the excellent salad bar is always fresh. The staff is very friendly and provides prompt, attentive service, making it a favorite spot for families and visitors alike. The cook, Rosie, receives high praise for her quality dishes. A popular choice on Friday nights is the catfish special, enjoyed in a warm, John Wayne-themed atmosphere. Customers appreciate the outstanding home-cooked style of the food and the great prices, often returning regularly. While the restaurant does not serve alcohol, the overall experience offers a wonderful dining environment with efficient service. Some guests have noted that while breakfast is exceptional, dinner may vary in quality, but the inviting setting and friendly service make it worth a visit.

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O.S.T. Restaurant Reviews

4.6
501 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
75%
4
14%
3
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3%
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.7

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Ate here March 20, 2026. We both agreed that the baked potato was the worst one we'd ever had...it lacked quite a bit being cooked enough. It was also not hot enough to melt the soft butter that was on the table. The waitress never came to see if we needed anything and never asked if the food was okay.

I have fallen in love with OST all over again. While trying one of the newer restaurants in town (new as opposed to the town regulars) I found that no matter how I asked for my steaks to be cooked, medium well, I always got medium rare. What I ordered they never got it right. My steaks were cooked 3 out of 3 times medium rare when I requested medium well. I have since gone back to OST and I'll be dang but, we order close to twice a week from them, and they haven't gotten any of...read full review

We had a great breakfast at OST until we went to use the bathroom and a stranger touched my son, when something was said to her the sister came out yelling at me expecting to not protect my son.
Once leaving the restaurant, Instead of the hostess or whatever she is , coming to me nicely with the problem she came to me with an attitude. WON’T be back but will check out the other restaurants next time. What a great start to my Mother’s Day!
Don’t go there if you don’t...read full review

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 8PM
Tuesday 7AM - 2PM
Wednesday 7AM - 2PM
Thursday 7AM - 8PM
Friday 7AM - 8PM
Saturday 7AM - 8PM
Sunday 7AM - 8PM
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