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Bryan–College Station recommendations?
Posted on 6/5/26 at 8:38 am
Posted on 6/5/26 at 8:38 am
My kid will be going to grad school at A&M starting in August. This is one SEC town I am not very familiar with.
We will be there next weekend looking for housing. Any recommendations on some good casual dining spots in the area would be appreciated.... Thanks!
We will be there next weekend looking for housing. Any recommendations on some good casual dining spots in the area would be appreciated.... Thanks!
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Posted on 6/5/26 at 1:22 pm to Auburntiger
I'm not there a lot and usually in and out for game days. But a few casual places that I know of:
Dixie Chicken - burgers and cheap beer
Chicken Oil Company - same.
Koppe Bridge - burgers and fried platters
Coco Shrimp - ate their last week. Really good shrimp tacos
Wings N More for .......wings
Never been but I've heard Napa Flats is a good place.
Dixie Chicken - burgers and cheap beer
Chicken Oil Company - same.
Koppe Bridge - burgers and fried platters
Coco Shrimp - ate their last week. Really good shrimp tacos
Wings N More for .......wings
Never been but I've heard Napa Flats is a good place.
This post was edited on 6/5/26 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 6/5/26 at 2:03 pm to Auburntiger
Went to Troubador festival there recently. Tried a German place there called Bavarian Brauhaus off of a board recommendation.
Honestly it was not very good and I would not recommend. Sorry can’t help with any other recommendations for the area. I will say that there were a lot of chain restaurants that I have never seen before to pick from.
Honestly it was not very good and I would not recommend. Sorry can’t help with any other recommendations for the area. I will say that there were a lot of chain restaurants that I have never seen before to pick from.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 2:31 pm to MAROON
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MAROON
thanks for the tips!
My kid is planning to be there for the next 5 years, so I guess I am about to learn a lot of Bryan - College Station!
Posted on 6/5/26 at 8:49 pm to Auburntiger
Try Christopher's World Grill, and The Republic steak house. If you are okay with a chain taco place, try Fuego. I did like Napa Flats, but it was not as high end as Christopher's and The Republic.
BTW, I've heard the ESPN and other network commentators for football games talk up both Christopher's and The Republic for meals they had while in to announce a game.
BTW, I've heard the ESPN and other network commentators for football games talk up both Christopher's and The Republic for meals they had while in to announce a game.
This post was edited on 6/5/26 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 6/5/26 at 9:22 pm to Auburntiger
The Republic and Chrostopher’s are both really good. I’ve had many meals at both.
Cafe Capri in downtown Bryan is al little Italian place that’s worth the trip.
Cafe Capri in downtown Bryan is al little Italian place that’s worth the trip.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 2:08 am to Auburntiger
We had a nice time at Gate 12 Bar & Grill. It's situated next to an airport so you can actually sit outside and take in the flights. They also have an original propeller from the Enola Gay on display.
Choi's Restaurant for excellent hole in the wall Korean food.
Good BBQs there too in Rudy's and C&J BBQ.
Choi's Restaurant for excellent hole in the wall Korean food.
Good BBQs there too in Rudy's and C&J BBQ.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 6:18 am to Auburntiger
You said casual, so I'll stick to that.
I'm a fan of Napa Flats. It's where my daughter wants to go every time I offer to take her to dinner, and it's excellent. Try the citrus chicken.
I also really like Cilantro Mexican Grill and Casa Monarca (Mexican) as well as Lamar and Niki's (soul food) in Bryan.
I've tried almost all the other options mentioned as well and don't disagree with any of them.
I'm a fan of Napa Flats. It's where my daughter wants to go every time I offer to take her to dinner, and it's excellent. Try the citrus chicken.
I also really like Cilantro Mexican Grill and Casa Monarca (Mexican) as well as Lamar and Niki's (soul food) in Bryan.
I've tried almost all the other options mentioned as well and don't disagree with any of them.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 7:18 am to Auburntiger
Thanks again for all these recommendations! As I mentioned earlier, I guess I'll have about 5 years or so to try all these places out!
My oldest is heading to College Station for grad school and my youngest is heading to Starkville to start his undergrad. I'm a little more familiar with Starkville, but looking forward to spending time there in the next few years as well...
My oldest is heading to College Station for grad school and my youngest is heading to Starkville to start his undergrad. I'm a little more familiar with Starkville, but looking forward to spending time there in the next few years as well...
Posted on 6/6/26 at 9:01 am to Auburntiger
Just an FYI, if you want a reservation at one of the better restaurants around graduation time, reserve a table around 2 months in advance. Earlier if they let you.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 9:03 am to Auburntiger
We enjoy Marfa Texas Kitchen. Don’t sleep on the burgers at the Dixie Chicken.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 9:32 am to Auburntiger
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about to learn a lot of Bryan
Don't expect a whole lot. Bryan was once a thriving cotton & cattle town in the Brazos Valley with A&M College down the highway in the scrub where the cadets could fire their cannons without killing the neighbors. Now the whole area is Houston urban sprawl west. For a nostalgic experience drive downtown Bryan at 7:00am. Find a place serving breakfast and order a plate of Migcas.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 9:42 am to tonydtigr
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Just an FYI, if you want a reservation at one of the better restaurants around graduation time, reserve a table around 2 months in advance. Earlier if they let you
Thanks for that tip....(Auburn is thr same way in regards to restaurants around graduation)
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:44 pm to Auburntiger
College Station isn't a great food town. Not a food snob so it suits me just fine. That said, if your route traverses I-10/I-12, your options are numerous.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 10:31 pm to AlwysATgr
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College Station isn't a great food town.
College Station is great at selling overpriced shite to aggy.
It is not low cost, but when the eventual graduation rolls around, the restaurant attached to the George is fantastic. I'd prefer a good $20 patty melt over an $80 steak, but I can appreciate game.
Posted on 6/7/26 at 4:47 pm to LemmyLives
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College Station is great at selling overpriced shite to aggy.
Keep this crap on the SECRant, goober.
Posted on 6/7/26 at 9:52 pm to Auburntiger
1775 for legit BBQ
Posted on 6/8/26 at 7:56 pm to Auburntiger
Poche's Seafood Shoppe and Restaurant
3004 Holleman Drive South, College Station, TX 7784
Distant cousin. 3rd or 4th cousin. Johnny Poché is the owner and a son of my fathers 1st cousin. I've never dined there so I can't say if the food is good but it damn sure looks it.
3004 Holleman Drive South, College Station, TX 7784
Distant cousin. 3rd or 4th cousin. Johnny Poché is the owner and a son of my fathers 1st cousin. I've never dined there so I can't say if the food is good but it damn sure looks it.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 6:52 am to pochejp
Poche’s is not good. And your cousin Johnny just got like his fourth DWI arrest. Surely he’s going to jail. I second Marfa’s and Napa Flats for more casual. Republic or Christopher’s for more formal. Cousin Johnny does have a decent Italian restaurant-1860 Italia. Food is good but don’t go there to have a conversation. It’s very loud.
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