Service was fantastic. We actually ended up eating in the bar area, but the menu we ordered from was for the 12 Gage Restaurant. I had 2 crab cakes that were mediocre at best. Actually, they were probably the worst crab cakes I ever had. My husband had the chicken fried steak. He was not pleased with it either. We split a salad. The food was extremely overpriced. For the two meals and 2 drinks we paid over $100.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Patrick Kennedy
Amazing food and really nice place to have a meal with a close friend or romantic date. Awesome west Texas food options, I had the Nalgai and would highly recommend the cocktails come from the buffalo bar and are really solid. The fried quail appetizer was also spot on. It’s definitely pricey but I think the quality of the food and uniqueness justifies the price. Server was extremely kind and helpful. Definitely get a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kristie smith
Great fine dining establishment in the middle of nowhere. It is attached to the Gage Hotel. I would suggest reservations in advance, as it is busier than you might think. We had the quail appetizer, which was crispy and juicy, with a great sauce. We had the filet and the NY strip. Both were cooked perfectly. Tres Leches for dessert, which was the perfect end to the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N Preiss
We stayed at the Gage Hotel which was amazing and ate at the 12 Gage restaurant two nights. The food in my opinion was great. Great flavor and very nice presentation. The portions were good and the flavor and seasoning was delicious. We have never been dissatisfied when we eat here. We had their steaks, the chicken which was juicy and flavorful and crab cakes , the tomatoes and burata, the Caesar salad …… again everything delicious !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alan Heintzelman
We ate at this hotel/restaurant while staying the evening. The selections had been changed from what was shown online which wasn't a pleasant surprise, but we made do of it and both ordered steaks. We asked for them to be cooked medium and they were cooked closer to rare, but they were still tasty. Our waitress was really attentive and nice. The biggest issue with this restaurant is that everything is just over-priced. I am not sure if they feel they are the only game in town or they can set their price based on the uniqueness of the hotel. The two of us spent nearly $150 for dinner without drinks or desert. The next night we spent half that price within the Big Bend Park and the meal was just as good if not better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Allen Peloquin
Staff was attentive. Food was excellent. Love the patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arturo Ramirez
Would most definitely recommend. Its out there hidden but worth it all. We were very satisfied with our service music was on point not too loud not too low. 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JAMES NICKELL
Loved it. Great bar, great service people, very, very good food. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Yury G
Not a lot dining options in the Alpine / Marathon area, but 12 Gages Bar could well have been a star even among the more populated cities. Bar is a relatively small area attached to the restaurant. It has rustic, log house feel. The loaded nachos (which we spied arriving to the next table) were one of the best nachos in our lives. Service is very friendly and courteous. Worth a 30 min drive from Alpine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad
cyndy mccrossen
It ain’t easy to run a great, fine dining establishment in a small town. It seems locals and visitors alike are ready to support this one. Make sure and get your weekend reservations! Well focused menu with each dish impeccably prepared and presented. Crisp, whole headed lettuces make the salads standout. Perfectly prepared fish special and rotisserie chicken. Hard working staff getting their hustle on! Well done, Chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Caesar Salad, Crab Cakes, Roasted Half Chicken
Lovely place run by lovely people. Food is exquisite - fine dining in the truest sense right here in West Texas. Every menu item is worth trying and authentic to the core. We come every holiday season and it is a visit we look forward to all year!
Guests are generally friendly and from all over the world. Only unfortunate issue is that some parents encourage their kids to roam the gorgeous space like wild buffalo, twirling around the heaters, invading tables, and personal spaces.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin James
Great experience tonight, server Robert was very friendly and funny. Chicken fried steak was out of this world. Got a great passion fruit chocolate cake also, it was so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Bennett
Awesome spot! Filet was great. Cool ambiance and vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April Plank Stephens
This hotel far exceeded our expectations, everything from the remarkable staff to the detail of the hotel itself, the bar, outside areas, and ambience. Even the little things like the quality of the rooms (mattress, blankets, decor) even the bathroom sink and shower is beautiful! The food we ordered from the bar was delicious (crab cakes were scrumptious) and cocktails top-notch. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We talked about being on a road trip and the staff gave us some awesome pointers and suggestions, and the hotel guests sitting beside us joined in the conversation and we talked about the history of the hotel and things to do in the area for 2 hours! What an amazing experience. Thank you to the owners for making such an incredible investment and to those (staff) who make it successful. I certainly hope we find our way back here someday! Anyone who gives it less than 5 stars probably can’t be made happy anyway. This is an absolute gem.
Tara Gallo
Outstanding menu with many different options based on your preferences. The service is always great and the drinks are fun and different.
Service was fantastic. We actually ended up eating in the bar area, but the menu we ordered from was for the 12 Gage Restaurant. I had 2 crab cakes that were mediocre at best. Actually, they were probably the worst crab cakes I ever had. My husband had the chicken fried steak. He was not pleased with it either. We split a salad. The food was extremely overpriced. For the two meals and 2 drinks we paid over $100.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Amazing food and really nice place to have a meal with a close friend or romantic date. Awesome west Texas food options, I had the Nalgai and would highly recommend the cocktails come from the buffalo bar and are really solid. The fried quail appetizer was also spot on. It’s definitely pricey but I think the quality of the food and uniqueness justifies the price. Server was extremely kind and helpful. Definitely get a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great fine dining establishment in the middle of nowhere. It is attached to the Gage Hotel. I would suggest reservations in advance, as it is busier than you might think. We had the quail appetizer, which was crispy and juicy, with a great sauce.
We had the filet and the NY strip. Both were cooked perfectly. Tres Leches for dessert, which was the perfect end to the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stayed at the Gage Hotel which was amazing and ate at the 12 Gage restaurant two nights. The food in my opinion was great. Great flavor and very nice presentation. The portions were good and the flavor and seasoning was delicious. We have never been dissatisfied when we eat here. We had their steaks, the chicken which was juicy and flavorful and crab cakes , the tomatoes and burata, the Caesar salad …… again everything delicious !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We ate at this hotel/restaurant while staying the evening. The selections had been changed from what was shown online which wasn't a pleasant surprise, but we made do of it and both ordered steaks. We asked for them to be cooked medium and they were cooked closer to rare, but they were still tasty. Our waitress was really attentive and nice.
The biggest issue with this restaurant is that everything is just over-priced. I am not sure if they feel they are the only game in town or they can set their price based on the uniqueness of the hotel. The two of us spent nearly $150 for dinner without drinks or desert. The next night we spent half that price within the Big Bend Park and the meal was just as good if not better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Staff was attentive. Food was excellent. Love the patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would most definitely recommend. Its out there hidden but worth it all. We were very satisfied with our service music was on point not too loud not too low. 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it. Great bar, great service people, very, very good food. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Not a lot dining options in the Alpine / Marathon area, but 12 Gages Bar could well have been a star even among the more populated cities.
Bar is a relatively small area attached to the restaurant. It has rustic, log house feel. The loaded nachos (which we spied arriving to the next table) were one of the best nachos in our lives.
Service is very friendly and courteous. Worth a 30 min drive from Alpine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad
It ain’t easy to run a great, fine dining establishment in a small town. It seems locals and visitors alike are ready to support this one. Make sure and get your weekend reservations! Well focused menu with each dish impeccably prepared and presented. Crisp, whole headed lettuces make the salads standout. Perfectly prepared fish special and rotisserie chicken. Hard working staff getting their hustle on! Well done, Chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Caesar Salad, Crab Cakes, Roasted Half Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely place run by lovely people. Food is exquisite - fine dining in the truest sense right here in West Texas. Every menu item is worth trying and authentic to the core. We come every holiday season and it is a visit we look forward to all year!
Guests are generally friendly and from all over the world. Only unfortunate issue is that some parents encourage their kids to roam the gorgeous space like wild buffalo, twirling around the heaters, invading tables, and personal spaces.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience tonight, server Robert was very friendly and funny. Chicken fried steak was out of this world. Got a great passion fruit chocolate cake also, it was so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome spot! Filet was great. Cool ambiance and vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This hotel far exceeded our expectations, everything from the remarkable staff to the detail of the hotel itself, the bar, outside areas, and ambience. Even the little things like the quality of the rooms (mattress, blankets, decor) even the bathroom sink and shower is beautiful! The food we ordered from the bar was delicious (crab cakes were scrumptious) and cocktails top-notch. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We talked about being on a road trip and the staff gave us some awesome pointers and suggestions, and the hotel guests sitting beside us joined in the conversation and we talked about the history of the hotel and things to do in the area for 2 hours! What an amazing experience. Thank you to the owners for making such an incredible investment and to those (staff) who make it successful. I certainly hope we find our way back here someday! Anyone who gives it less than 5 stars probably can’t be made happy anyway. This is an absolute gem.
Outstanding menu with many different options based on your preferences. The service is always great and the drinks are fun and different.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Squash Steak
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