10 Best Bar & Grill in Waco

“1 - Excellent food…fried pickles appetizer gone in 60 seconds; burgers were awesome; tater tots add beyond yummy…and stay crispy enough for next day breakfast ( because they give you a portion that you WILL have another meal) 2 - Speedy, friendly customer service…very attentive staff….we tipped well over the standard 20% because it was so good! 3 - beautiful, lively atmosphere…air coolers for outdoor eating, which we chose despite the heat/humidity Most importantly, I was an out of tower and this was my last meal with local family before flying out the next morning. Dumb a** me left my wallet at the restaurant and didn’t realize until getting ready to leave for the airport at 0830. We stopped by the restaurant to see if it was still in the outdoor eating area…nope. Luckily, ran into the contractor doing some work…he called the owner, the owner confirmed it was in the office safe. After hearing I needed to make the AM flight to DFW for connection to home, he dispatched an employee to go in on a planned closed day to get my wallet. This kindness allowed me to make my flight…what he didn’t know is this act of kindness was critical because I had a new job in-person interview scheduled for the next day. Forever grateful. THAT is customer service. Thank you so much! Tells a lot about the culture and dedication to customers. Keep up the awesome work…I will be back. Promise to keep better accountability of my wallet!“

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

“Stopped in for a cocktail today! Great drinks and the bartender was a doll“

“Love this place. Sunday brunch is always so good!“

“No BBQ, out of half the menu and $12 for a frozen, overcooked, hamburger patty on a bun with no condiments.“

“$2 beer on Thursday any beer“

“We have stayed here several times and it’s always a pleasure.“

“Oakley’s is one of my favorite spots in Waco. Great food, cold drinks, and a vibe that’s perfect after a long day. The wings and hog balls are a must-try. Staff is always friendly and the dance floor is a nice bonus. Whether it’s brunch, late night, or just drinks with friends — Oakley’s never disappoints. Highly recommend!“

“We’ve hosted Waco Babes Book Club at Cricket’s multiple times over the years, and it has become one of our go-to spots for a reason! Finding a place that can comfortably handle a large group of 50+ women, month after month, is no easy task, and Cricket’s has continued to welcome us.

The staff has always been kind and accommodating to our lively group, the food is consistently great, and the space works so well for our book club nights. We especially appreciate having a reliable place we know we can count on for larger gatherings.

Thank you for being a long-term home for so many of our chaotic, book-filled evenings.“

“this is THE bar to visit in Waco. the entire bar staff is super cool and makes excellent drinks and security is phenomenal, everyone really goes the extra mile to make this place a safe space for everyone.

if you’re looking to do some karaoke, play pool, get down on the dance floor, or chill with friends over a cocktail, this dive bar literally has it all.
i have been coming to this bar for 4 years now and i can wholeheartedly say if you’re going anywhere else, you are totally missing out!

shout out to the True Love crew, you guys make this bar the heart of Waco. <3“