24 Best American Restaurants in Bryan

“Listen. If you are in BCS and don’t eat here. It’s a crime. Seriously the best fried chicken I have had in the 35 years since my Great Grandmother passed. One bite and time fell away and I was a kid at Gma’s house. There is a reason it’s called soul food.“

“Delicious chicken 🐔 fried chicken & the freshest baked potato you can eat. Yummy 😋 to my tummy #Burp Great service from the two young ladies at the counter . She is full as a tick 😊“

“Got the Texas Smoker Potato and the my ma got the 3 piece Chicken tenders, naked with a side of cream gravy.

The Texas Smoker was hefty and had a good sauce to potato ratio. Even though it looks absolutely drenched, once you fork a bit of brisket, Colby Jack, rib tips, and potato it turns out perfect.

Be careful of the rib tips, they still have small pieces of cartilage running through them as you would expect.

The chicken strips reminded my ma of DQ strips from the early 2000's. She was plenty happy with it for the price.

There's a small patio area to the right of the order window with bench tables. 3 tables that can comfortably fit 3 people on either side.“

“Excellent service by our waiter even though it was his first day.“

“We had dinner at the Messina Hof restaurant in College Station recently, and honestly, it was an easy five-star experience. The atmosphere was great, but the food and the service were really what made the night stand out.

We started off with a Caesar salad, which was super fresh, crisp, and had just the right amount of dressing. For our mains, we went with the salmon and the pasta. Both dishes came out perfectly cooked and were absolutely delicious. The real highlight of the meal, though, was the Zinfandel we ordered. It was amazing and paired incredibly well with everything we ate—I highly recommend grabbing a glass or a bottle if you go.

A huge shoutout to our server, Ashlyn, who really took the experience to the next level. She was so friendly, perfectly attentive without hovering, and just made sure we had a great time all night. Between the fantastic food, the great wine, and Ashlyn’s top-notch service, we couldn't have asked for a better dinner. We will definitely be back!“

“My wife and I ate here tonight 12/29/2025. We were greeted immediately upon entering and were seated quickly. Our waitress was Lauren who was at our table after being seated. She provided excellent service and is very knowledgeable of the menu, and made great recommendations for our meal. We both had the 10 ounce sirloin steaks that were grilled to perfection. Lauren checked on us routinely to make sure we had everything we needed. Thanks again for a great dinner !!!“

“Best burger joint in town. Hands down.“

“I stopped by for a Cobb Salad after a bike ride and a walk, and I found it to be more than wonderful!“

“Hannah was the sweetest bar tender. Had great recommendation. Enjoyed my Lemon Drop“

“great breakfast, even at night!“

“Never disappoints! My husband and I have been going here since we were 18 & 19. Hoping they bring back their weekday lunch hours, even if it’s not everyday.“

“A great place to relax after a stressful day at work. The food is great. The only complaint is they didn't serve frozen drinks. The staff were very friendly.“

“the place looks great. the snuffy combo did not disappoint. service was quick even though there was a steady stream of diners. congrats on a successful re-opening.“

“I went to this place for the first time because it has been highly recommended to me. And I am happy to see that all the good things people say about this place are true. Good atmosphere, good service, great food. Highly recommended.“

“Great Place! we come almost every Thursday!“

“Used to eat at the downtown location of Madden's Casual Gourmet pretty regularly. I almost always ate the Cheese Sandwich with creamy basil soup. Back then, the plate was complimented with some fruit (a few white grapes & a few other berries). I ate that 90% of the time I chose to eat there, though there were other menu items I'd order, too. Today, I was expecting the same sandwich, same presentation, same soup, same fruit. Not so. Though the sandwich was crispy, which I like, it was also quite oily on the surfaces. The soup was okay, though darker than previously, perhaps less cream, but that was okay. On trips to Madden's in downtown Bryan, my sandwich never fell apart. The ingredients within the 2 slices of bread were secured to the inside, but today, bits of bacon were falling out left & right. There was a good crunch when biting into the sandwich sections, but I had to retrieve the bacon bits that fell out to enjoy them. I didn't think the Avocado was as good either. It was mushy, with dark spots in places. In the past, the avocado was applied smoothly as one would apply peanut butter to toast....where it doesn't fall off. I didn't want to give you a terrible rating, but somehow I was pretty certain whomever prepared my meal needs additional training to bring that sandwich up to the Madden sandwich I was used to.
On a better note, my girlfriend loved her Madden's salad with the cooked pear segments & chicken. She thought it was excellent. Thanks.“

“Delicious! Definitely going back!“

“Great food. Their to go sides and pies for holidays are to die for !“

“Had a great time on my birthday discount. And had a great atmosphere where I could spend time with my son and my mom and dad“

“This…this is how chili dogs should be done! Nothing fancy, no existential deconstruction fusion mess….just good dogs, a slice of cheese with some quality chili on a bun that barely holds it all. Well done! I might come back to College Station just to come here again.“

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“Home-cooked, home style, in a place that feels like home.
Comfort food to the max. Friendly staff that will greet with and stay smiling.
Very cabin-chic but booths and chairs are comfortable.
Plenty of room to walk around tables so you won't feel cramped.
Bathrooms were extremely clean during a very busy lunch time.“

“Friendly service and fresh baked potato & chicken fried steak“

“Great Customer Service, The staff was slammed with customers after Texas A&M University Commences. The staff were Friendly and Gave great attention to each customer. Food was Hot and very good.“