Restaurants in Nacogdoches

“Thursday steak night!!! 💖”

“Walking into Republic Steakhouse near Texas A&M, the first thing that becomes clear is that this place understands what a real steakhouse experience is supposed to feel like. Coming from New York, where a steakhouse is measured not only by the quality of the meat but by the authority of the room, the confidence of the service, and the rhythm of the entire table, the standard is high. Places like Blackstone in Melville and Peter Luger in Brooklyn and Great Neck set that expectation. Republic earns mention in that company because the dinner is not simply strong on food. It is elevated by service, and Kayla is at the center of that. What most people do not realize walking in is that Republic is not a franchise or a corporate concept. It is owner operated by Wade Barkman, a Texas A&M graduate and Culinary Institute of America trained chef who spent six years at Wynn Las Vegas before opening Republic in 2007. He researched classic American steakhouse design going back to the 1880s and built the room around elements like quad Hollywood booths that used to appear in supper clubs through the 1940s. It is the only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant in College Station, holds a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, and carries one of the largest whiskey selections in the state of Texas. Those are not casual distinctions. They set the floor for the experience before a single plate arrives. But credentials only matter if the execution matches. On this visit, it does, and the reason starts with Kayla. From the beginning, Kayla does what the best servers do. She does not simply take an order. She guides the experience. She brings offers at the right moment, shares inside knowledge, and reads the table with confidence. That matters because in a serious steakhouse, great service is not decoration. It is part of the meal itself. The strongest restaurants in New York understand that, and on this visit Kayla delivers that same kind of command. The meal opens with the grilled shrimp in balsamic, a first appetizer that sets the tone with balance and control. Refined without trying too hard, flavorful without being heavy, and restrained, which is one of the harder things for a restaurant to get right. Then the second appetizer arrives, and this is where Kayla's value becomes even more obvious. The off menu Wagyu flat iron, paired with a choice from the quad steak sauces, is exactly the kind of inside track that turns a very good dinner into an exceptional one. That recommendation does not happen by accident. It comes from a server who knows the menu beyond the printed page, understands what creates a memorable table, and is confident enough to offer something special. Republic is known for that kind of loyalty building. Their filet mignon tartare has built such a devoted following over the years that removing it from the menu would cause a real problem. That tells you the kitchen is not just executing. It is creating loyalty, one dish at a time. And when a server like Kayla knows how to connect a guest to that level of the menu, the experience deepens immediately. The primary entrée, the 8 ounce smoked brandy aged filet mignon, carries the meal exactly where it needs to go. This is the kind of dish a serious steakhouse has to get right because the filet exposes everything. There is no place to hide. When it works, it tells you the house knows what it is doing. My son's 16 ounce ribeye brings the counterpoint. Richer, fuller, more traditional in its steakhouse presence. Together the two cuts create a complete table. One leans toward precision and elegance, the other toward power and satisfaction. That balance matters, especially when judging a steakhouse against New York expectations. Even the smaller details feel more deliberate because of the service around them. The real sugar house sodas add personality to the table and keep it from feeling generic. Then comes the Balvenie 16 Year French Oak, 52 Dufftown, 95.2 proof, served as a double and recommended by Kayla to be sipped slowly with the meal. That is one of the def”

“they had an awesome band”

“We really enjoyed our visit! Naca Valleys pizza was so good along with their desserts and of course the wine!! Everything was made with fresh ingredients which you don't see very often.The atmosphere was amazing, perfect weather and even better music! We will definitely be returning.”

“Nine Flags Bar in Nacogdoches is a hidden gem with a fantastic atmosphere and an impressive drink selection. Whether you’re looking for a classic cocktail or one of their infused specialty drinks, you’re in for a treat. The best way to unwind? Grab a drink and relax by the pool—it’s the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy the evening. A must-visit for locals and visitors alike!”

“I love to shop at Kroger's but today I bought 12 donuts and they all tasted rock hard like they were day old donuts and so I paid 8.99 for not good donuts”

“I love your food but I can never catch you open and today Saturday 12:30 you're closed I don't understand why can you please open”

“Por fin encontre comida como en Mexico. Me gustaron las gorditas recien echas y los condimentos muy bien. Recomiendo especialmente para ir a comer alli pq se disfruta mas la comida recien salida de la cocina. Ustedes tendra la ultima palabra si deciden ir personalmente....chaooo”

“Ramona did an amazing job sculpting our ice creams today.
I had a sweet cream with almonds and my mother-in-law had an amaretto with almonds!
So yummy!”

“Omg first of all this place has the best cookies I’ve ever had. The customer service was outstanding and helped me when needed! Shout out specifically to the guy with the beard and purple hat! I went in and got a six pack and those cookies were warm and soft. I will definitely be coming back next time for the icecream! And for more cookies!”

“Love this place! Food is excellent! Customer service is excellent. Always fresh and not precooked!! If you haven’t tried this place I greatly urge you to check them out!!!”

“They was fast and friendly. Food was prepared properly and to order, tasted great. 😋 Wish I'd got more of the peppers 🌶 thou. 😉”

“The brisket is amazing and the Pig Apple Sandwich was delicious too!”

“Tonight my wife and I one of Napoli's 18"XL pizza came with 9 toppings. It was the best eating. You want a great place to eat order online or go to Napoli's Italian restaurant. The food and the service are great. Thank You Napoli's”

“Went Sunday for coffee and spoke with 3 different employees. Each one of them were so kind and friendly! So refreshing to get good customer service these days. The coffee and breakfast sandwich were great also. We love Java Jacks!”

“Really good 😊 went there for my Birthday, first timer there, there food was excellent I will be going back again :) thank you”

“Dilly Dally is such a gem. The atmosphere is warm and inviting without trying too hard, and it just feels like a place people actually care about. The decor is adorable, the staff makes you feel genuinely welcome the second you walk in, and there's something about it that makes you want to stay way longer than you planned. The outdoor playground is a bonus if you have kids. Nacogdoches needed this place and I'm so glad it exists.”

“i love this place it's so delicious ! such quality food and friendly service 😁 !”

“clay and sam gave excellent service. friendly, highly recommended.”

“Love the spot! Nice inside! Food is great! Good value and great service!”

“They are awesome friendly people”

“chicken fried steak, fried pickles, an the mountain of onion rings !!!”

“THE absolute best burgers anywhere. Great food, great service, friendly staff. Also great butcher shop.”

“Great Texas Tea, Great Staff, & Great Owners!👍🏻👍🏻 10/10”

“The food is great every time i get a plate .. they never disappoint”

“Brandon was awesome at the drive thru, super friendly and funny, great recommendations!”

“1st city cafe is one of our go-tos in Nacogdoches when we treat ourselves to a meal out. There are some really excellent dishes like the Gruene Enchiladas, and the bread pudding is absolutely delicious. My only complaint food-wise is that it's a little on the heavy side. Sometimes I'm in the mood for that, but sometimes not. I would like to see them continue to innovate with some healthier options- more varied salads, fish, etc. (The coffee is ok. I have always thought they could up their coffee game.) Overall, always a pleasant experience and though nothing too outside-the-box, it is hipper than most of what you will find in this area. It is extremely clean and service is always really friendly, and they've got good drinks!”

“EVERYTIME Ive been here it’s been fantastic experience. The donuts are so great and taste delicious every time and they have Friendliest staff! 10 out of 10 recommend!!”

“I love University Coffee House and highly recommend it for all ages!”

“A lot of fun and great service!”

“We had an amazing lunch at El Taco Salsa!! Wonderful tacos, the gordita was delicious! The rice and beans were perfect. And we loved the churros! Will be back!”

“We recently visited and had the pleasure of having Mason Brittain as our server. Mason was the absolute best!!! He was very attentive and accommodating to our large party.”

“ASM meals are so yummy and honestly a life saver for me. I haven’t purchased a meal that I haven’t enjoyed. Great prices and made with care. These meals keep me going on my healthy lifestyle. Fresh with no preservatives!!! My kids steal bites and the hubby eats them too. I think I’m most grateful for these meals on the busy nights. If you haven’t tried ASM meals you are definitely missing out! I can’t wait to try the low carbs desserts she’s been cooking up this week!! 💕🤤”

“The service, food is the best….very tasty…fresh tortillas. I will for sure let all my friends”

“We go there regularly. The breakfast servings are excellent and the lunch menu is varied, great-tasting, and affordable.”

“Super good. Have you come give it a try!!!”

“Best tacos in town. Meat melts in your mouth. Have you tried the pineapple 🍍 salsa!? Fire! 🔥 Been coming here for years and never disappoints!”

“I have been eating here for years and I am always pleased! This is the freshest and best sushi in town!”

“The Service and the food was awesome!!😋❤️”

“Salad, BLT Club, and lots more”

“Awesome place!!! Super friendly! Great atmosphere!! 🤎🤍🩶”

“It was so nice to sit outside and eat a great breakfast!”

“Food is delicious 🤤 10/10 💕”

“Amazing tacos!!!! Best customer service! 10 outta 10 recommend!”

“Roma’s is our favorite dining experience in Nacogdoches. The food is fabulous. The ambience is beautiful. The service couldn’t be better and the owners couldn’t be sweeter. We absolutely love this place and recommend it highly. You will not be disappointed.”

“Let me start with The food was absolutely delicious!!!! Highly recommend!! I took my babygirl to eat after we toured SFA.. so just 2 of us!! BUT As for The waitress… she chose to click her own tip on card reader, which was $11.86. As I handed her a $20bill for her tip. She chose not to tell me she had already chosen one and was rude when I asked for the $11.86 back! I felt that was VERY VERY rude and dishonest! I’ve always tipped well and cash in their pocket! So sad people take advantage of people! Sam’s check your staff!!!”

“I get Taco Casa once a week for my family. I can honestly say their customer service is a 10 out of 10. Kylee (the cashier) is always so personable and genuinely friendly, I truly feel like she cares about her customers! Also, the food is always fresh, hot, and delicious.”

“We love this place. Our family has been eating here for along time. Several years ago I said I will never eat sushi. Then I was introduced to the Crunch Roll (which still is the best) and my life was changed forever. Now I have tried everything on the menu and have many favorites. The staff and Linda are best people you will meet. 10/10”

“They are the only place I go to in nac! And always coming up with awesome creations! Love it here!!”

“Had a great experience eating here today!! The staff was so friendly, and it was storming when we went. We were going to wait the rain out and one of the workers came to the car and offered to walk us inside with an umbrella!! 100/10 service right off the bat! Our crawfish came out fast, and was so delicious! Added a little bit of dry seasoning and that sealed the deal for us! Will be making this our regular Tuesday spot!!”

“Let me tell you about this place......
- The food is phenomenal! Homemade and plenty to choose from! Incredibly delicious, just like grandma used to make!
- The service is very heartwarming, just like grandma made you feel even you were a kid!

I definitely can't wait to go back!”

“su comida deliciosa autentica y bien Caliente Fresca recien hecha”

“We went to CC’s last week and both ordered the Chicken Fried Steak. I made mine into 2 meals 😂 I got the fried squash & zucchini as sides. We will be back!”

“Small little family run Mexican food.Amazing! Chicken quesadilla and smothered burrito are amazing.Would like more avocado with quesadilla and sour cream or nacho cheese sauce would be great too. But amazing food all around.Old tire shop”

“Layne's is the absolute best! We don't ever go to that other place anymore because they don't even compare! Layne's has the BEST lemonade, the BEST chicken, and the BEST customer service. Thank you for offering an assortment of sauces. My favorite is the gravy. Yummmmy!”

“I like the kombuchas that she carries. Also she makes soup. Try the dill pickle soup when she makes it you taste buds will thank you.”

“I want to thank the gal on the stool stacking the cups close to the drive through window. Your hinee is spectacular! Even the cross dressing man working the window couldn't dampen the mood!”

“I absolutely love the food here! The different taste and blends of the fruits and flavors are so yummy! Their fruit is fresh and you can see into the kitchen where they wrap the fruit individually as well! Very clean place and friendly staff! The owner is so kind and very informative of their items!! The toasted snack rolls are so good!! 😋 thank you for a wonderful experience and the samples to try! Above and beyond 5 stars!!”

“Love this place ❤️ Such an awesome kid friendly place!!”

“The food was soo delicious! Wonderful service! Highly recommend this restaurant, can’t wait to go back! Great drinks too!!”

“Porque es muy buena comida y rápida”

“The Yeti burger 🍔 the best burger ever had! Better then $100 hamburger in Manhattan New York! Fantastic!”

“(Translated by Google) economical and excellent service to the public and above all delicious(Original)economico y exelente servicio al publico y sobre todo riquisimo”

“The best Ice Cream and Paletas My favorite Nieve de Limón with chamoy and Tajin”

“Amazing sweets and drinks!!!”

“Best Vietnamese food you can get without having to drive all the way to Houston. The pho and sandwiches were amazing. Wish this place was more known, the owner deserves even more business.”

“The main courses were excellent!!!!! We ordered the House Lomein and Shrimp Lomein and they were both big portions and tasted great . The only issue was the Crab Rangoons . They were Incredibly sweet . And we couldn’t enjoy them . But everything else was amazing and I look forward to going there again . Everything was fresh and flavorful.”

“Delicious, well priced, and good service! I get so excited about coming here!”

“Wonderful dining experience. Food was hot and fresh. Server Anna was so sweet, hostess Novalee was very attentive and helpful, over at ‘to go’ Ashlyn was a delight to see and speak to. Didn’t catch the bartenders name but my margarita was on point just like I requested it. Can’t wait to come back! My fav spot here!”

“Great doughnuts this is the nicest place and service is great their doughnuts are decorated so cute and reasonable .if u haven't been u need to go love this place”

“their chicken tenders and fries are the best. and I like the potato wedges”

“Always fast! Always clean! Always helpful! Definitely recommend!”

“This is our neighborhood donut shop and we have enjoyed getting to know the hard working lady who runs thus place. Our favorites are the cinnamon rolls, old fashioned donuts, ham and cheese croissants, plus the kalaches.”

“We went this evening I had two French dips and sweet tea my wife had a roast beef and cheddar with horse Radish it was amazing and the service was great”

“Big shout out to Kate & Neveah! Even tho I was just passing by Yawl made my experience memorable! Enjoyable music & clean establishment. Everything was on point & stocked. ❤💚”

“Our first time to eat there I must say excellent excellent food if you haven’t tried it you need to right across from Kroger’s in Nacogdoches on North street”

“Absolutely love this place !!!! Best drinks ever!!!”

“great food and employees”

“I recommend the waitress Monica Barrera at the IHOP in Panorama City Calif as she gives such great and wonderful service. She asks if everything is ok and always comes back to give refills. This is much appreciated. Best wishes from the original Johnny Blaze, and "may the Blaze be with you."”

“A HUGE thank you to Jalapeño Tree Nacogdoches for saving the day on Saturday, October 4th. We called them in a panic after a catering mix up left our family members wedding with no dinner! We called Jalapeño Tree Nacogdoches and within a hour had a full fajita dinner for 80 people. The staff were so incredibly nice and helped pack everything in our car and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you guys so much for literally saving a wedding!”

“Greatest place ever, best waitstaff and class!!”

“I have gone to this Freddy's location several times with my kids after their ball games! Recently I was diagnosed with some food sensitivity's that have made it hard to eat the same things at the places I like. When I came in this most recent time with my two boys, the manager on duty Sam was incredibly kind and helpful when answering my question. They were very knowledgeable and showed great customer service! We will definitely continue to frequent this location!”

“What's not to love about Chick-fil-A. We tried the deluxe spicy sandwich. Not real spicy but good. Love their waffle fries. Service outstanding. Nosy but place full of happy kids.”

“Real Mexican Food Buffet ❤️😋”

“Fast order, correct, everyrhing I asked for. I drove off before getting my drink and they met me at the door when I came in to get it. Busy day, but nice of them to help me out.”

“Great food I had the whole lotta platter!!! It was very filling I didn’t even finish everything!!!”

“The new Chick-fil-A is wonderful!!!! As always, they are so kind and ready to serve!!! It was a joy to have the back open this morning!”

“Very good service from start to finish”

“I love coming here I always get great service my food comes out quick mop(cook) always comes out and makes sure the food is good! Kate is an amazing bartender! She always gives great service 100/10 would recommend”

“My wife and I just delivered a beautiful baby boy into this crazy world, and the only thing she wanted after was a BMT from Subway. The manager at this location was fantastic on the phone, incredibly professional, and even left us a super sweet note with our sammich. Thank you University Dr Subway manager. You not only made her perfect sandwich, you made our day.”

“Everything was super good. should have 5 stars”

“Don’t argue with the customer, when they say grilled veggies on one it doesn’t mean both! And then cop an attitude! Good news I’ve never seen you there before and with that attitude I won’t see you again!”

“My husband and grandchildren loved the bacon cheeseburgers, today! Service was prompt and friendly!”

“FOOD IS AWESOME, OUTSTANDING VARIETY OF FOODS, AN MICHELADOS ARE SOO VERY VERY GOOD!”

“Great food and great service!”

“Sept 2026 Everything was so good ! Great buffet! Great sushi ! Salad bar and Hibachi grill ! Lots to choose from ! Everything was exceptional! Dining area beautiful ! The whole restaurant just amazing ! ❤ I only give 5 star reviews !”

“The burger was steaming hot and everything tasted fresh. The cashier was not friendly, but not rude. She also handed me my change in a weird angle that made me nearly drop it. But definitely an improvement in quality from other locations I have eaten.”

“Fast, fresh, I was in there maybe 5 minutes on a busy Friday evening. The line moved fast. The ladies were nice, professional and had us all in and out of there quickly.”

“I order DoorDash more often than I probably should, and far too many of my Crunchwrap Supremes have arrived looking like they survived atmospheric reentry.

This time, I called ahead and politely asked if they could make sure it wasn’t burnt. Not only did these ladies take the request seriously, they absolutely delivered. The Crunchwrap was perfect.

It may seem like a small thing, but when someone actually listens and goes the extra mile, it makes a difference. I’m unreasonably happy about this.

Thank you, queens. You restored my faith in Crunchwraps.”

“I love everything about The Barbecue House. The food, the people, the atmosphere....EVERYTHING! My favorite bbq restaurant.”

“Good food :) good customer service too !”