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“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.“
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“Really good 😊 went there for my Birthday, first timer there, there food was excellent I will be going back again :) thank you“
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“They are awesome friendly people“
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“chicken fried steak, fried pickles, an the mountain of onion rings !!!“
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“A lot of fun and great service!“
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“I don't have a Taco Case where I live and have always wanted to try it. We were headed home after a cruise and stopped here. The staff were all super nice, the service was fast and the food was amazing!! Definitely will be a stop for us on our way to and from the cruise ports!“
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“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“
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“THE absolute best burgers anywhere. Great food, great service, friendly staff. Also great butcher shop.“
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“We go there regularly. The breakfast servings are excellent and the lunch menu is varied, great-tasting, and affordable.“
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“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!“
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“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“
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“The food was soo delicious! Wonderful service! Highly recommend this restaurant, can’t wait to go back! Great drinks too!!“
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“Super good. Have you come give it a try!!!“
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“Food is delicious 🤤 10/10 💕“
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“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!“
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“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.“
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“Very good service from start to finish“
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“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!“
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“I don't really want to leave a bad review but I was disappointed during my most recent visit. We went about 8pm, they close at 10pm. I don't eat seafood and it's a seafood buffet but they have other food, unfortunately I had about 4 items to choose from that wasn't completely dried out and past edible. I ate what I could tipped and left. Very nice people, good selection if you like seafood. One whole line was scorched, just close that line at a certain time and make it known before people sit that you're running a limited buffet.“
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“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“