19 Best American Restaurants in Waco

“We had the Chef’s Table for our engagement dinner and it was wonderful and well worth it!! Felt like we were at a classy and romantic spot in a big city but it was in Waco!! Thanks to Graham and the whole staff for the hospitality and great service. Would come back again for a special occasion!“

“Omg try the Banana Desert. Holy cow so good. Great food. fun staff. I'll be back.“

“Recently opened in a newly reimagined building, it is a downtown treasure. The feeling is intimate and nostalgic - fulfilling the dreamed intention.

I recommend that you take your time when you visit. Bring your cell phone but only for pictures. Step out of the 21st century and be transported to the time your great grandparents were courting.

Allow yourself to revel in a time of elegance and enjoy each other's company.“

“Have you ever been walking down the street and see a place that looks interesting? This evening my wife and I saw the doors and stepped in. No we didn’t have a reservation and beyond excited to see they had a single open table. I make it a habit to ask the waiter what they recommend and let them plan my meal. Coby led the journey this evening full of excellent choices. I highly recommend this place for a very romantic dinner of conversation with amazing food and even better staff. We will be back!“

“Finally found the time to drive out to try this restaurant and we are so happy we did. Wonderful place, and wonderful folks running it. It’s a little pricey, but that’s because grow all the food that they serve from my understanding. Let me tell you, the food is wonderful. Peach Sweet Tea, table bread, and Corn Fritters are a must try. Family friendly atmosphere. Very clean facility. We will be back.“

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service. I will definitely be returning for the Wagyu Steak Enchiladas (Iron Table Steak Enchiladas).“

“First off the customer service is unbelievably great. We have an ADA wheelchair family member and it was completely accessible. They made space for us with no complaints. Treated us great, made our experience wonderful server, food, hostess. The prices and menu are great variety. Can’t recommend it enough.“

“Definitely had a blast here, the food was fantastic and you couldn’t ask for better service.“

“Awesome waitress. Membership benefits are amazing. We go to BJ’s several times a month.“

“Stopped in last night, best burger by far! The cook even came out to make sure we were happy with the order!! Great service great food!!“

“had dinner with my daughter at Cotton Patch in Waco, Destiny was our waitress. we had the chicken fried steak special and chicken fried chicken sandwich with fries and the sauce. dinner was really good, sweet tea was very refreshing nice and sweet with just a hint of lemon. Destiny was spectacular, very friendly, smiling, and very helpful. answered all our questions. would highly recommend.“

“Everything we had was good except the potato salad is AWFUL“

“Ended up stranded in Waco, totally homeless and feeling absolutely defeated in life and these people were absolutely God sent! The food is absolutely amazing and the people don't treat you less than. I'm not longer homeless and no longer in Waco and still crave the food and the feeling those amazing people provided. Every town should have such a huge blessing of a spot!“

“ordered 2 breakfast burritos this morning. They weren't marked as requested. One wasn't what we ordered and as we were eating there was a hair found in it. so we called and asked for a manager and was put on hold for more than 8 mins. Hung up only to call back and no one ever answered again. Will not be eating there again“

“I finally got a opportunity to try Grady's Grub and it was the best food truck experience I have ever had. The food was absolutely amazing get out there guys and get some you won't be disappointed. Thank you guys at Grady's Grubs keep doing an awesome job!!!!“

“The food is excellent. The menu is varied so that you get different delicious lunch specials daily. The customer service is impeccable as well. Please support this black-owned business. You will be glad you did. 🍽🍴😃“

“Well I'm here to say I've been to places all over this country and I love to eat so somebody had told me about Cheddar's and boy was I disappointed we get in there and there's approximately 7 people in front of us two different families of four and a 3 we were a family of five my wife's birthday of all places and times to make me want to go bad pick so first off go to the bar and order two types of beer two shots for my wife and I the bartender comes back with one type of beer two bottles had to tell him one of them was wrong and he still charged me for correcting the problem he charged me for three bears then after 20 minutes of standing there waiting for a seat I went to the hostess stand I seen throughout the restaurant it's all Booth type seating except there are long tables for five people and more I seen three different places where we could have sat and then watched two separate parties of three and four come in and get seated immediately so as I go to the hostess stand and asked why and how come we can't sit over here the hostess or the waitress that was standing next to the hostess because the hostess was stuttering at where to see usthe waitress says oh no we don't want you to sit there because the table is wobbly I was torbeck at the response of the table is wobbly yeah my family and I walked out and went two blocks to the to the La fiesta and cantina once again they did not disappoint if there was five stars to give out they'd get it Cheddar's disappointing long wait rude people don't know their job I watched busboys clear a table and it took him 10 minutes 1 cup at a time The waitresses walking around people dancing around waiting for food or otherwise I'm not sure people there knew their job never again and the place wasn't even busy it had plenty of seating still 30 minutes and never got a seat had to walk out“

“I had lunch with daughter and granddaughter. It was my second time eating at your establishment. Everything was wonderful. So pleased with the fresh, delicious food. The waitress was so nice and efficient. I'll be back again, and again!“

“Max was our server tonight and he was excellent! It was super busy and sooo loud for some reason, but he was patient, kind, and got everything out perfectly! Austin was also very helpful! Great food and service all around!“