Restaurants in Brenham
Best Restaurants
Beer Gardens • $
Barbecue • $
“I've tried every BBQ place in town and this place is hands down the best. mouth watering slap your mama good. which explains why they sell out so fast. I recommend getting there right when they open because they really do sell out quick.”
Bistros • $$
“What a delicious treasure this is. EVERYTHING we ordered was cooked to perfection. I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan which was out-of-this-world (a specialty?); grilled garlic bread; cabaret Sauvignon, garlic spinach; and their freshly made teramisu with AMAZING coffee! We left no crumbs behind. The ambiance was quaint and romantic. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. We even had a personal visit with owners Chef Brian and Gretchen Brossa to make sure we loved every bite! I can’t think of enough good things to say. What a premier dining experience you have right here in Brenham, Texas. I give them 10 Stars out of 10: Clean bathrooms, professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful and comfortable furnishings, relaxing atmosphere (sitting out on the porch while sipping my beverage), and best of all … my priority in selecting any dining experience … is every table is adorned with fresh linens. I can’t wait to come back for lunch!”
Bar • $
“10/10 definitely recommend! The atmosphere of this place is fun, creative and safe!
The staff are all so friendly and informative. The drinks and the jello shots all tasted amazing.”
Wine Bar • $
“My wife and I always have a good time here. The service is awesome everytime. The restrooms are clean. The live music is always good. The snack options are good and made in-house fresh.”
Barbecue • $$
“Wow! We had sliced brisket sandwiches for lunch today (Brenham location) and they were by far the best we’ve ever had anywhere! Don’t know why anyone would put bbq sauce on it! Even the potato salad was excellent! There was a line when we got there but I expect that with any good restaurant. We have tried bbq in all parts of TX and this was by far THE BEST! We’ll be back!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Burgers • $
“I had the best burger I’ve ever had last night! I give this place a 10/10!”
Mexican • $
“These are some of the best tacos I think I've ever had. I keep going back! Not to mention the customer service is phenomenal. Can't recommend enough.”
Cafe • $
“We have been known to enjoy delicious, home cooked lunches at Santa Fe & SP Cafe as often as 3 times a week. We have never been disappointed.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Great place to take your family very informative and you can see how they make the ice cream. Took my boys there on our way from Waco and they loved it. We tried their different flavors of ice cream for a dollar. Great way to better understand how Blue Bell is such an icon to the Texas. They also have a separate building where you can see their history overall a fun place to experience. They also have their blue bell hats don’t forget to grab those.”
Bistros • $$
“What a delicious treasure this is. EVERYTHING we ordered was cooked to perfection. I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan which was out-of-this-world (a specialty?); grilled garlic bread; cabaret Sauvignon, garlic spinach; and their freshly made teramisu with AMAZING coffee! We left no crumbs behind. The ambiance was quaint and romantic. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. We even had a personal visit with owners Chef Brian and Gretchen Brossa to make sure we loved every bite! I can’t think of enough good things to say. What a premier dining experience you have right here in Brenham, Texas. I give them 10 Stars out of 10: Clean bathrooms, professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful and comfortable furnishings, relaxing atmosphere (sitting out on the porch while sipping my beverage), and best of all … my priority in selecting any dining experience … is every table is adorned with fresh linens. I can’t wait to come back for lunch!”
Bakery • $
“Coming from Austin and heading to Houston, great place for breakfast, everyone was so polite and friendly, Highly recommended. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Barbecue • $$
“Wow! We had sliced brisket sandwiches for lunch today (Brenham location) and they were by far the best we’ve ever had anywhere! Don’t know why anyone would put bbq sauce on it! Even the potato salad was excellent! There was a line when we got there but I expect that with any good restaurant. We have tried bbq in all parts of TX and this was by far THE BEST! We’ll be back!”
Mexican • $
“These are some of the best tacos I think I've ever had. I keep going back! Not to mention the customer service is phenomenal. Can't recommend enough.”
Bakery • $
“I've been a customer for a long time and love everything I have tried! My absolute favorite is the red velvet pudding! Today I was craving cheesecake and wow, how have I missed it! I got the biscotti cheesecake and it was amazing! A huge piece, rich but not too, so good!!!! Of course I got some pudding for tomorrow! This place is a must try!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The French onion sandwich and Muffaletta was awesome! my husband and I shared both and weren't disappointed!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Wine Bar Brenham is the best place to come out and hang out chill have some amazing wine some local beer and meet new friends, play some games listen to some local talent you can’t go wrong”
Bar • $
“This is a great place. They were having a Halloween party and everyone was so cool.”
Cafe • $
“Stopped on our way back home, and so glad we did. My partner and I ordered breakfast. It was absolutely delicious! Quick service, very attentive waiter, and we only waited about 10 mins for our food. The pancakes were huge, hash brown nice and crunchy, and the sausage, just right. My partner got the chicken and biscuits which he absolutely loved. If we are ever around the area again, we’ll definitely be returning!”
Mexican • $
“By far most authentic food in the area!!! If you order the carne asada fries you will not be disappointed!! Add a serving of queso dip for an out of this world taste bud experience!!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The French onion sandwich and Muffaletta was awesome! my husband and I shared both and weren't disappointed!”
Cafe • $
“A long-awaited trip to The Tilted Windmill proved satisfying and interesting. The building is worth the trip...beautiful bar! Our order was taken by Charlie, who let us know she had made her mom's turkey and dumplings (with added peppercorns). That proved too much to resist and we weren't disappointed. I also enjoyed the White Wolf coffee, a huge mug that included shots of white chocolate mocha and Irish cream. Yum!!
Charlie was a delight and she definitely catered to customers, working to keep this establishment's clientele satisfied and happy. You would have thought she was the owner! Matthew, who served our food and cleared tables (and maybe even fulfilled orders), was also very friendly and helpful. In addition, they have about 100 varieties of tea! If you're considering, definitely try The Tilted Windmill. Allow plenty of time because this place is busy, and you'll want to take time to study the tea menu.”
Wine Bar • $$
“Wine Bar Brenham is the best place to come out and hang out chill have some amazing wine some local beer and meet new friends, play some games listen to some local talent you can’t go wrong”
Takeout Restaurants
Cafe • $
“We have been known to enjoy delicious, home cooked lunches at Santa Fe & SP Cafe as often as 3 times a week. We have never been disappointed.”
“A long-awaited trip to The Tilted Windmill proved satisfying and interesting. The building is worth the trip...beautiful bar! Our order was taken by Charlie, who let us know she had made her mom's turkey and dumplings (with added peppercorns). That proved too much to resist and we weren't disappointed. I also enjoyed the White Wolf coffee, a huge mug that included shots of white chocolate mocha and Irish cream. Yum!!
Charlie was a delight and she definitely catered to customers, working to keep this establishment's clientele satisfied and happy. You would have thought she was the owner! Matthew, who served our food and cleared tables (and maybe even fulfilled orders), was also very friendly and helpful. In addition, they have about 100 varieties of tea! If you're considering, definitely try The Tilted Windmill. Allow plenty of time because this place is busy, and you'll want to take time to study the tea menu.”
Brewery • $
“None of the beers we tasted disappointed! Good body, flavors, cool names, looked amazing in the glass and tasted great. That says a lot! The interior and exterior spaces to enjoy your visit are inviting; even a play ground for the kiddos. Your dog can enjoy the outdoor spaces with you too. Music on weekends and darts! Food truck in residence! Thanks Miya for your excellent service!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“My rating is for the fairly good snowcones and the variety of Bluebell ice cream flavors offered. I'd been going there a lot since we enjoy the snowcones and ice cream. But the kids, especially one Hispanic female worker, in particular, started being very rude. She is the main reason I don't like going here anymore. I tried to get her to stop and explain that I wasn't complaining, but she kept being insistent. Then, she makes a derogatory comment about me to one of the other boys, and they both laugh. And now that's the case every time I visit here, just unprofessional and unbecoming of a popular little spot in our little town. Other than that, this is not a bad place at all. They have tons of other selling items that are cute to window shop for.”
Smokehouse • $
“The food at this restaurant is very good to the point I eat there at least once a week and unlike other restaurants in Brenham I have never had to send food back or gotten ill from eating at Pioneer. I do want to address some of the complaints about the wait staff. He believes in giving all people no matter the age a chance at a job sometimes its that persons first job and like all jobs we just start out at we fail sometimes. So applause to Mark for giving people a start everyone has to start somewhere so give the kids a break!”
Mexican • $
“Everything is delicious, especially that California Burrito with the green sauce. Don't hesitate to stop by!”
Mexican • $
“The best Mexican restaurant in Brenham; great food and service and good people.”
Seafood • $
“Nice place to eat after a long day rippin' lips on the lake ! The grub is good and the staff are too !!”
American • $$
“Great food and service. We sat at the bar and loved our experience. The smoked bacon mac n cheese is a must. We were visiting from out of town for one night and decided to try it after looking at reviews. Great vibe. If we lived there we would be regulars.”
Barbecue • $
“We travel all over Texas 8 months out of the year from January-September. We try barbecue from TX Monthly’s Top rated barbecues. We recently ate at Black’s and they had NOTHING on HEB’s Bbq and sides. Texas monthly needs to drop in at HEB in Brenham. They will be pleasantly surprised.”
Brewery • $
“None of the beers we tasted disappointed! Good body, flavors, cool names, looked amazing in the glass and tasted great. That says a lot! The interior and exterior spaces to enjoy your visit are inviting; even a play ground for the kiddos. Your dog can enjoy the outdoor spaces with you too. Music on weekends and darts! Food truck in residence! Thanks Miya for your excellent service!”
Smokehouse • $
“The food at this restaurant is very good to the point I eat there at least once a week and unlike other restaurants in Brenham I have never had to send food back or gotten ill from eating at Pioneer. I do want to address some of the complaints about the wait staff. He believes in giving all people no matter the age a chance at a job sometimes its that persons first job and like all jobs we just start out at we fail sometimes. So applause to Mark for giving people a start everyone has to start somewhere so give the kids a break!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Beer Gardens • $
“Thank you HSF Biergarten for letting us host our baby fiesta there! Weather was a bit questionable so they let us take over the inside! Great service, great drinks and a great band! We will definitely be back, baby in tow!”
Bar • $
“Classic car club destination spot! Highly recommend to the classic car community and their supporters.”
Bar • $$
“Most definitely the best food I’ve had in Brenham! The Mahi burger is to die for…and the service was great as well.”
Bar • $
“They have a food truck it is amazing and the staff is amazing always cold beer and good atmosphere outside seating where you can take your kids during the day if you want to eat I recommend going there”
Bar • $$
“Comida y ambiente maravilloso. Buen lugar para disfrutar con amigos y familia”
Mexican • $
“Excellent food! I had the chicken poblano plate with grilled vegetables and it was delish! The service was excellent and the server even gave us a complimentary cup of the most amazing soup. Please eat here so it’s still here when I return to Houston!”
Coffee & Tea • $
“Earlywine Breakfast Blend whole bean is one of the best coffees I've ever had. I hope you continue to produce it for a long time!”
Mexican • $
“I moved from Houston and really missed the food, so I’m so happy Las Palmas is here. I had a torta and we also ordered some tacos de carne desebrada. It was all so good. I’ve also had their fruit drinks and snacks, and they were all delicious.”
American • $
“None of the beers we tasted disappointed! Good body, flavors, cool names, looked amazing in the glass and tasted great. That says a lot! The interior and exterior spaces to enjoy your visit are inviting; even a play ground for the kiddos. Your dog can enjoy the outdoor spaces with you too. Music on weekends and darts! Food truck in residence! Thanks Miya for your excellent service!”
Tex-Mex • $
“Kudos to our server and to the chef! Great burgers and Salads!”
American • $
“My wife and I live in Ar and was visiting our son in Hockley. We ate lunch at Lone star 11-30-24. The food and service was amazing. We will be back to visit our son again soon, We will be back to eat.”
Bar & Grill • $
“Comfortable atmosphere. Cold beer, friendly service and good music”
Bar • $
“This is a great place. They were having a Halloween party and everyone was so cool.”
Bar • $
“Classic car club destination spot! Highly recommend to the classic car community and their supporters.”
Cheap Eats
Wine Bar • $
“My wife and I always have a good time here. The service is awesome everytime. The restrooms are clean. The live music is always good. The snack options are good and made in-house fresh.”
Mexican • $
“Brenham's Best Mexican cuisine right here! I have never had anything that wasn't hot, fresh and delicious!”
Mexican • $
“I had stopped here and ordered some Popusas! They were amazing and my wife loved the burrito. Definitely recommend this place if you are driving by or in the area. The gentlemen was also very friendly.”
Pizza • $
“My favorite pizza place in town. I have dined in, done the buffet, and ordered to-go, always a good experience. The food is delicious and prices are reasonable for the quality and portion size. The employees are always friendly and attentive.”
Mexican • $
“Table for 4, and immediately was waited on. It was Saturday night, about 6:30... Happy chatter going on. We so enjoyed being there. Our first time, and not our last. The Chile Rellenos were fabulous, bot cheese and meat... This is going to be our go to place!!!!! Heartfelt thanks to everyone there!”
Chicken • $
“New resident from Los Angeles diving by L. A. Chicken Shack. In Brenham Texas. Meisha, the very pleasant host, gave us the warmest friendly greeting. ? And satisfied the curiosity of," Are they from L.A." Meisha was more than happen to give us the history of L.A. Chicken Shack. They are from Louisiana. Not what L. and the A. stands for. U wanna know, go to L.A. Chicken Shack to find for yourself. Meisha will be waiting for you with a Big Ole' SMILE? The”
Bar • $
“This is such a friendly and welcoming place. Mike and his wife are super friendly. Everyone there made my wife and me feel right at home. We will be going back there whenever our trucking adventures take us thru Brenham , Tx.”
Chicken • $
“Very good, fresh, bread pudding, good variety. Nice staff, very clean.”
Steak House • $
“My daughter and I popped in for lunch and had one of the best Mushroom grilled onion burgers ever. There were patrons at the bar, but everyone was pretty chill. The inside of this old building is really cool and makes for some great ambiance. No disrepect, but you have to visit Jet Set chocalatiers next door after.”
Mexican • $
“Great place to eat with your family after church!”
Vietnamese • $
“Amazing food! And customer service! Highly recommend eating here.”
Pizza • $
“Crew were on point and very attentive as you wouldnt expect during the holidays. They made my evening better and I appreciate the hustle and attention to detail!!”
Seafood • $
“Had lunch today and got the best service in town. Ordered a burger, fried rice, and the boudin balls. Didnt catch the servers name but she was wonderful.”
Diner • $
“New manager with 20 plus years,taking care business to get the store back together enjoyed our meal thanks”
Hamburger • $
“This is my second time going here in about five years. I love this place. I will go here again next time I’m visiting family. They were out of buns so they replaced it with Texas toast, which is fine.”
Bar • $$
“Most definitely the best food I’ve had in Brenham! The Mahi burger is to die for…and the service was great as well.”
Cafe • $
“Stopped on our way back home, and so glad we did. My partner and I ordered breakfast. It was absolutely delicious! Quick service, very attentive waiter, and we only waited about 10 mins for our food. The pancakes were huge, hash brown nice and crunchy, and the sausage, just right. My partner got the chicken and biscuits which he absolutely loved. If we are ever around the area again, we’ll definitely be returning!”
Mexican • $
“By far most authentic food in the area!!! If you order the carne asada fries you will not be disappointed!! Add a serving of queso dip for an out of this world taste bud experience!!!”
Mexican • $
“Everything is delicious, especially that California Burrito with the green sauce. Don't hesitate to stop by!”
Mexican • $
“The best Mexican restaurant in Brenham; great food and service and good people.”
Bar • $
“They have a food truck it is amazing and the staff is amazing always cold beer and good atmosphere outside seating where you can take your kids during the day if you want to eat I recommend going there”
Seafood • $
“Nice place to eat after a long day rippin' lips on the lake ! The grub is good and the staff are too !!”
Latest Reviews
Barbecue • $$
“Wow! We had sliced brisket sandwiches for lunch today (Brenham location) and they were by far the best we’ve ever had anywhere! Don’t know why anyone would put bbq sauce on it! Even the potato salad was excellent! There was a line when we got there but I expect that with any good restaurant. We have tried bbq in all parts of TX and this was by far THE BEST! We’ll be back!”
Chicken • $
“I love their chicken so much I am taking a box back to Colorado as there are no Bush's there. I will enjoy my trip eating their delicious chicken”
Restaurant • $
“The food at this restaurant is very good to the point I eat there at least once a week and unlike other restaurants in Brenham I have never had to send food back or gotten ill from eating at Pioneer. I do want to address some of the complaints about the wait staff. He believes in giving all people no matter the age a chance at a job sometimes its that persons first job and like all jobs we just start out at we fail sometimes. So applause to Mark for giving people a start everyone has to start somewhere so give the kids a break!”
Chicken • $
“New resident from Los Angeles diving by L. A. Chicken Shack. In Brenham Texas. Meisha, the very pleasant host, gave us the warmest friendly greeting. ? And satisfied the curiosity of," Are they from L.A." Meisha was more than happen to give us the history of L.A. Chicken Shack. They are from Louisiana. Not what L. and the A. stands for. U wanna know, go to L.A. Chicken Shack to find for yourself. Meisha will be waiting for you with a Big Ole' SMILE? The”
Mexican • $
“Absolutely one of the best places to eat. The food is all made from scratch. We take family visitors there to eat, and they love the inviting smell when they enter and the delicious food. Not just your ordinary tacos/enchiladas place; this food is authentic.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Bakery • $
“Coming from Austin and heading to Houston, great place for breakfast, everyone was so polite and friendly, Highly recommended. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Great place to take your family very informative and you can see how they make the ice cream. Took my boys there on our way from Waco and they loved it. We tried their different flavors of ice cream for a dollar. Great way to better understand how Blue Bell is such an icon to the Texas. They also have a separate building where you can see their history overall a fun place to experience. They also have their blue bell hats don’t forget to grab those.”
American • $
“My wife and I live in Ar and was visiting our son in Hockley. We ate lunch at Lone star 11-30-24. The food and service was amazing. We will be back to visit our son again soon, We will be back to eat.”
Burgers • $
“Nice people here in Brenham. Out here to see Denver Broncos#14 Courtland Sutton parents ❤️❤️”
Mexican • $
“Great place to eat with your family after church!”
Tex-Mex • $
“Kudos to our server and to the chef! Great burgers and Salads!”
Barbecue • $
“It’s hard to say what is better… the food or the service!! Both are AMAZING! I highly recommend this Texas gem!”
Sports Bar • $
“Karissa was our server for our dine in experience. Everything was outstanding as far as our service and food. Great selection of menu favorites to choose from. Just a great experience overall. Will definitely be returning to try out more menu favorites.”
Mexican • $
“Brenham's Best Mexican cuisine right here! I have never had anything that wasn't hot, fresh and delicious!”
Steak House • $
“My daughter and I popped in for lunch and had one of the best Mushroom grilled onion burgers ever. There were patrons at the bar, but everyone was pretty chill. The inside of this old building is really cool and makes for some great ambiance. No disrepect, but you have to visit Jet Set chocalatiers next door after.”
Seafood • $
“Had lunch today and got the best service in town. Ordered a burger, fried rice, and the boudin balls. Didnt catch the servers name but she was wonderful.”
Fast Food • $
“We approached the Drive-Thru and were immediately greeted by an employee. She was very respectful and accurate on our order. I made a complicated change to my order at the end and she accommodated the order quickly and accurately.
Our drinks were handed to us as soon as we arrived at the window and food was also out quickly.
Very happy with the service here.”
New Restaurants
Bar • $
“10/10 definitely recommend! The atmosphere of this place is fun, creative and safe!
The staff are all so friendly and informative. The drinks and the jello shots all tasted amazing.”
Burgers • $
“I had the best burger I’ve ever had last night! I give this place a 10/10!”
Thai • $
“Thai cowboy has been consistently delicious. I always order shrimp pad Thai and my husband always ordered shrimp fried rice and were both always very pleased. I would give a 10 if I could. Thai Cowboy is our favorite!!”
Bar • $
“Fun atmosphere. Great service. The best pool players around.”
“Thank you HSF Biergarten for letting us host our baby fiesta there! Weather was a bit questionable so they let us take over the inside! Great service, great drinks and a great band! We will definitely be back, baby in tow!”