Several newcomers to Aggieland for a conference. Where should we take them for dinner?

I am assuming you want to go somewhere different than from what your group can get back in their hometowns. A few questions to help get you good responses from the board:

What kind of atmosphere / price point - (fancy,casual, etc.)
How big of a group?
Where are the people from?

I like taking people from up north or way out west to Fargo's, All the Kings Men, or Remnant of Nawlins.

For big groups and upscale, I like Casa do Brazil (not unique, but really good).

3 people from Lubbockall Tech fans. Casual+. Price point in the $-$$$ range. Just looking for something unique without being mainstream, any-town TX.

Kings men sounds good for that. Great whiskey selection also.

Just tried the Bavarian Brauhaus in downtown Bryan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and dinner.

Thank you, Koko Chingo for the suggestion and the article links. That's seems perfect. KidDoc, your mention of the whiskeys is right on for the crowd I'm asking about. tmaggies reminds me that downtown Bryan is really the place to be. I've lived here for for almost 20 years, but rarely venture out. I think these suggestions are just what I needed to show these folks a good time.

Take them out to Top of the Hill on OSR. It's a hole in the wall place, but they'll be amazed how good the burgers are.

madeye03 said:

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Several newcomers to Aggieland for a conference. Where should we take them for dinner?

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After eating in downtown at one of the many unique and amazing places, take them down to 5-knocks to finish out the night. If you haven't been it is a really neat place.

The standard answers apply, in order from most casual > most "fancy."

• First Watch
• Napa Flats
• Amico Nave
• Paolo's Italian Kitchen
• Cafe Eccell
• Luigi's
• Madden's Casual Gourmet
• Casa do Brasil
• Porter's
• Brazos - Proper Texas Kitchen
• Christopher's
• Republic Steakhouse
• Veritas

All the King's Men and 5 Knocks for the win

AggieBarstool said:

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The standard answers apply, in order from most casual > most "fancy."

• Amico Nave
• Paolo's Italian Kitchen
• Cafe Eccell
• Luigi's
• Madden's Casual Gourmet
• Christopher's
• Republic Steakhouse
• Veritas

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These days, based on where people are taking seminar speakers, add Porter's in Century Square, the Brazilian place, and the Brazos Proper Texas Kitchen to the bottom part of the list.

For the Brazos Proper Texas Kitchen, people may not realize there's a parking garage where Cain Hall used to be that's something like a $2 flat rate. The only time I was there I parked in the Kyle Field lot off Wellborn.

edit to add: The few Yelpers seem to hate the Brazos Proper Texas Kitchen. I've only been once and wouldn't be as harsh as they are, it's fair to say that I wouldn't pick them over the Republic or Veritas or some of the others on the previous list. The location is definitely unique though.

Heh. Totally spazzed on Porters and the Brazilian steakhouse. Never heard of the 3rd one.

Good list, but I would never place Veritas above The Republic in terms of "fancy". But that's just me.

75AG said:

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Good list, but I would never place Veritas above The Republic in terms of "fancy". But that's just me.

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In terms of decor, Republic is fancier. In terms of food, Veritas wins.

Napa Flats

Agree to disagree on that one

nought said:

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75AG said:

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Good list, but I would never place Veritas above The Republic in terms of "fancy". But that's just me.

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In terms of decor, Republic is fancier. In terms of food, Veritas wins.

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I agree with this.

But both are excellent- as is Christopher's and Porter's. We are lucky to have excellent higher end places in a town this size.

Yeah, quality of food was what I was going for.

Ronin in Downtown Bryan is a pretty cool spot if you are looking for a place on the weekend

All of the above are good places
I would add Koppe Bridge as well to go with the aura of BCS

Wicked Good Ag said:

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All of the above are good places
I would add Koppe Bridge as well to go with the aura of BCS

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Hamburgers just ok and if you love Vietnamese produced catfish be sure to sample that.

AggiePirate said:

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Hot Dogs Etc. hands down.

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The hot dog sundae is a great finish to any meal.

I really like Poppy at Cent Sq

I have been informed Koppe Bridge no longer serves the Vietnamese catfish to their customers. Myself and others are satisfied you no longer are misleading your customers with an inferior product. I am sure the Catfish Farmers of America are pleased too. Thank you Koppe Bridge.......

Note to self: Never try and serve Vietnamese catfish to tmaggies...