49 Best American Restaurants near Woodway

“Want to thank the General Manager, Margaret Burch, for tracking me down to return a birthday card which included a check accidentally left there by a family member. I appreciated her going that extra mile to do the right thing. We have been to The Brown House Cafe several times over the summer and really enjoy the great service and excellent food. It’s worth the drive from Gatesville for some good home cooking. Thanks, Margaret!“

“Pretty great place with awesome people. The bartenders are amazing and so friendly. I also hear they have a great cook there ;) Definitely recommend!“

“Great burger, always a very good experience.“

“This is one of our favorite restaurants in Waco. Not only is the food amazing the service is always great from the moment you walk in.“

“Best pie in town!!! The Lemon pie is my favorite!“

“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.“

“We had a plant luncheon that involved 3 shifts, and Dos Mundos was willing to accommodate all 3. The food was great, the service we received from planning the event up until actual serving time was top notch! Veronica was great! Highly recommend.“

“Great service and breakfast menu.“

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

“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.“

“They know how to cook the hamburgers. It doesn’t matter if it’s in their truck or restaurant, it will be the best you ever had.“

“From start to finish, this spot was terrific. The shrimp cocktail was huge (8 pieces) which you don't typically get in a shrimp cocktail. The seabass I had was lovely - I was able to sub out the kimchi in my dish (not a fan) for wilted spinach and so much on the menu was gluten free which I 100% appreciate. Also, they brought a special dessert from their cafe downstairs just so I could have a GF Dessert option other than ice cream. But to me, most importantly, our server was delightful and attentive without being in your face (young blond gentleman). As a business owner, I appreciate great customer service!!! Thanks Bertie's for a great evening!!“

“Good food, reasonably priced. You can also order breakfast all day which is a big plus for us!“

“We came in for lunch and BJs Restaurant was great! The smash burger was smashin' and the Santa Fe Salad was crisp and fresh! Will visit again of course!“

“This Cafe is truly a God send. not only do they serve delicious home-cooked Southern meals but they also bring respect and compassion to the table.compassion for all. here we all sit on the same table and eat a meal of our choosing meaning they allow you to choose which meal you would like to from two different already prepared meals then after you are seated a waiter brings you a tray with a variety of different desserts.( choose one), then let me tell you you've never tasted tea this good. so so refreshing. especially on a hot summer day. Refill?? Yes please.this Cafe is built within a house. the living room turned into a dining area, the kitchen was widened, library to the left then around the next corner another room turned into a dining area. upon arrival (depending what time you get there) you wait in line .(please do not block the door) choose your dish then choose your table and enjoy and yes! it's absolutely Free... the interior is very clean, not to crowded and after you are done eating the waiter or waitress will pickup after you and prepare the way for the next guest. the atmosphere here is no different than any upscale 5 star restaurant although I did enjoy my conversation here just a tad bit more. mainly cause they were rooted in kindness with compassion. there are restrooms, it is wheelchair accessible but no wifi and parking is rough but it's definitely worth the small thing we go through. I'm not exactly sure how the book part works ,maybe cause the meatballs in mashed potatoes had me savoring the taste😛 but if you so choose afterwards you can catch a seat on the wrap around porch or benches out back and strike up a great conversation as your food settles. I strongly recommend this Cafe to all who visit Waco remember Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...enjoy“

“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!“

“Had a 5 Napkin mushroom Swiss, the onions spent sometime on the grill*. Tough to get the whole thing in my mouth or keep the patty sliding out. It was a packed burger. Okra side is the way to Go! My Dr said have a good lunch and I did.“

“Staff was attentive and welcoming, great customer service! 🫶🏼 Food and drinks were fresh & delicious! 😋 Loved the laid back vibe & energy 💫 They will see me again for sure! 😎 Definitely recommend! ✨“

“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!“

“Excellent food, good people, fun environment“

“I always feel welcome when I walk in there. Everyone who works there are amazing great fun .“

“One of the coolest spots in downtown Waco; Friendly knowledgeable bartenders, lots of custom ales from dark to hoppy to fruity- locally brewed. If you like beer, this is the place! They have fun activities like Music Bingo, Trivia, Live Music and more! Check out Waco Ale Co!“

“Y’all ASK FOR NATALIE!!!! She is a top tier server! Hands down I love me some hometown food, but amazing serving like that is WHAT WILL KEEP MY FAMILY COMING BACK!!’“

“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!“

“Well I can see why they have such rave reviews. When we showed up the line was almost out the door. That said allot. We decided to stay and get in the reservation list. Not more n 15 minutes pat and we were in the door !I only wish they had more options besides pork for meats but I was so impressed by the biscuits, the service and the price point weren't terrible. Cute little store inside the restaurant. Very tempting. Bring one to my city!!! My daughter and I really enjoyed it here and she is VERY PICKY!! ENJOY Y'ALL.“

“Amazing people and GREAT FOOD 😍“

“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!“

“The food was excellent, and our waitress Kayla was outstanding: friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.“

“they have really good food and great staff and friendly and omg they lemon coffee its amazing try it!!!!“

“Goodness gracious what a great surprise this was. The green beans are OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS. Whole experience was a 10/10 and wish I lived here so I could come back for a quart of those green beans every week lol

The grilled crab cake had a good flavor but not hot (temperature wise) enough for my liking. I would try the fried instead if that’s your thing. The potato bowl with etouffe with fried shrimp was so good and seasoned.

Truly had a great dinner and couldn’t recommend enough!“

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

“Delicious cheese burgers with spicy Cajun fries. Old school burger very good!“

“Best fried shrimp! A must stop for lunch. Lisa was fantastic and very welcoming!! We will be back!! 💯 💯 💯“

“Amazing place! Food, drink, atmosphere and service.....All fantastic!“

“Great live music in an intimate & energetic environment. Good drinks and a variety of food.“

“Awesome little Big,Bar! Friendly, kind, courteous folks, Always fun atmosphere. Stop by have your favorite cocktail, are Beer, they will hook you up.

Parking: Lots of parking. Gravel lot to side, beyond that there's a grassy meadow.“

“they treat me like royalty“

“Just went back today after our previous bad experience. It was great. Ribeye tender and juicy. Owner definitely takes care of his customers if aren’t happy with your experience. We’d definitely recommend it“

“My son and I came by after his baseball tournament to try The Velvet Taco and it did not disappoint! We were so impressed, the service was great and the food was amazing. The protein bowl was delicious, and my son was obsessed with the bacon burger taco. We will definitely be stopping here again sometime on our way home !!“

“Was very pleased”!!! Good food Fast Service 👍“

“While eating, I observed an employee cleaning the dining room. Excellent job, I went up and asked her name...Stephanie..I eat at Cains in Oklahoma..and south texas. This woman took great pride in her work. Please inform the manager.. thank you“

“Their food was amazing! Great place for date night!“

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

“Tried the Philly cheesesteak sandwich from the plaid plate (food truck version of Squirrely’s Tavern) and I must say I was impressed. The sandwich was made fresh and the customer service was impeccable. If you happen to see the Plaid Plate out and about by Camp Fimfo, give it a try; you won’t be disappointed!“

“It was about 11:45 when my family went to eat. We were greeted and seated promptly. The server was training and was really nice. Our orders got to the table in great time and was delicious. Our orders were accurate and both servers brought refills before our glasses were empty. My family and I will return soon.“

“Great place dont understand all these bad reviews on staff Renee is the best and Al at counter is also great .food also is great“

“Ate there today. Wonderful food. The bathrooms were disgustinly filthy. Griffs please clean your restrooms. I want to recommend you to my friends.“

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