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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in College Station / Bryan

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in College Station / Bryan? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Christopher's World Grille restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3191)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
College Station
About the restaurant
Set in a 115 year old Texas Ranch House, just 2 miles from Kyle Field, Christopher’s World Grille is the most nationally and locally awarded restaurant in Central Texas including Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the USA, AAA Four Diamond Award, and Open Table Diner’s Choice Awards. In an elegant New Orleans atmosphere, Certified Executive Chef, Christopher Lampo offers a menu of prime steaks, fresh seafoods and pastas. His signature dish is the House Filet with creamed spinach, fried potatoes, béarnaise sauce, crawfish tails, and Port Wine Sauce. Elegant outdoor dining with a wrap-around porch and covered Terrace with cozy fire pits. Highlights include Fresh Seafood, Great Steaks, Charcuterie Boards, Blackened Shrimp Fondue, Almond Crusted Brie, Spicy Shrimp Bisque, French, Italian, Louisiana and Latin American-inspired menu, Craft Cocktails and a Distinctive Wine List. Private Rooms Available.
Top review
Suzanne
Dined 4 days ago
Always a wonderful experience. Friendly, but professional servers, delicious food served in unique ways. Quiet yet welcoming atmosphere.,
A photo of Primrose Path Wine Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (653)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
College Station
About the restaurant
From the executive chef & owner of The Republic Steakhouse, Primrose Path is a Spanish & Italian style restaurant specializing in tapas, wine, & cocktails. Stunning industrial-chic decor and a lively courtyard patio scene with impeccable service is accompanied by some of the finest and most innovative food & cocktails in the region.
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Cole
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Awesome environment, very knowledgeable staff that explain the menu exceptionally well. Great drinks, food, and good times.
A photo of Gate 12 Bar & Grill restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1194)
$31 to $50
American
College Station
About the restaurant
Gate 12 Bar & Grill is the sister restaurant to J. Cody’s Steaks and BBQ. It is a full service steakhouse with a few pasta dishes, seafood plates and chicken offerings and a full bar to round out the menu. There is a private dining room for events of approximately 50 or less.
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ShelbyVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Great first time here! River was our waiter and was outstanding. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits and the caramel macchiato cheesecake if they have it!
A photo of Red Board Tavern & Table restaurant
4.7
4.7 (201)
$31 to $50
American
College Station
About the restaurant
We're happy to serve the Downtown Navasota Railroad District. Red Board Tavern & Table is led by Executive Chef Craig Schmidt, a Northern Californian who went on to acquire a Culinary Arts Degree from San Joaquin Delta College. Then, Chef Craig added additional degrees in Baking and Pastry at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Chef's many years of expertise has aided in his selection of food pairings for our guests to enjoy.


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KristinVIP
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Enjoyed several times. We love this place! We like that it’s upscale, but not too fancy. We enjoy the atmosphere and the drinks are made well. The staff is friendly and eager to please. Although they are not very busy (I hate that, b/c I really want them to stay in business). It’s a laid back atmosphere, so no rushing through your meal. The menu is limited, but what they do, they do well, and served hot & fresh. The keyboardist on the weekends adds a nice touch! We will certainly be back and encourage everyone to give them a shot.
A photo of Casa Mangiare restaurant
4.7
4.7 (536)
$31 to $50
Italian
College Station
About the restaurant
We pride ourselves on our commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Our team brings together the freshest and finest ingredients to craft a menu showcasing Italy's rich and diverse flavors. From handmade pasta dishes to succulent seafood and mouthwatering grilled meats, each plate is a masterpiece that tantalizes the senses and satisfies even the most discerning palate.

Our extensive wine list features a carefully curated selection of Italian wines, ranging from well-known classics to hidden gems from small, family-owned vineyards. Our sommeliers are on hand to guide you through the choices, ensuring a perfect pairing that enhances your dining experience.

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KayVIP
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
The food was exceptional! We shared a salad, two appetizers and a pasta dish. Every course was delicious and nicely served. They have the best octopus I have ever eaten and I have had octopus dishes in countries around the world. Do yourself a favor and eat at Casa Mangiare!! What a treat to have this delicious food in College Station!
A photo of Ronin restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1395)
$31 to $50
American
College Station
About the restaurant
Ronin features elgant farm cuisine with a constantly evolving menu. Set in the beautiful, newly-renovated historic Ice House on Main in downtown Bryan, our restaurant shares an open-air kitchen with our dining room, floor to ceiling exposed brick, and hand-built, suspension tables made from wood salvaged during renovation.

Our menu is updated daily, based on what we have harvested from our garden during that given week. Our farm is located just seven miles from our restaurant. The climate and changing seasons play a major role in what we serve. It is our intention to always provide a variety of menu options and to accommodate any dietary needs.

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JamieVIP
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
We had a party of 15 there to celebrate my son’s gradu
A photo of Poché's Seafood Shoppe & Restaurant restaurant
4.5
4.5 (111)
$30 and under
Seafood
College Station
About the restaurant
Poche's Seafood Shoppe & Restaurant serves up freshly prepared seafood specialties and retailing fresh seafood in College Station, Texas.
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JoeVIP
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
We lived 10-years in Lake Charles and this place reminded us those small family run restaurants that we loved in SWLA and working east into Abbeville. We enjoyed our meal and will be back.
A photo of Campfire at The Stella restaurant
4.4
4.4 (336)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Bryan
About the restaurant
Embracing the best seasonal ingredients of Central Texas in a warm and inviting dining atmosphere. All paired with crafted cocktails, local brews and a thoughtful wine list. As we embrace the seasonal ingredients, our menus will change with best produce available.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

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walter
Dined 1 day ago
Loved the tortilla soup on a cold night and the red fish was great too. Waiter was attentive. friendly and professional.
A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - College Station restaurant
3.7
3.7 (67)
$30 and under
American
College Station
About the restaurant
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
Top review
Cherry
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Excellent customer service and atmosphere. Server was outstanding.
A photo of Brazos-Proper Texas Kitchen restaurant
3.4
3.4 (248)
$30 and under
Southern
College Station
About the restaurant
Traditional local cooking techniques and flavors are elevated with a modern twist at our property's farmer's table restaurant, Brazos - Proper Texas Kitchen - serving breakfast Saturday and Sunday along with special holiday events. Down-home Texan cooking is on the menu along with comfort food favorites, taking time-honored dishes to new heights. Local foods, wines, beers and spirits are showcased in an atmosphere of gracious Southern hospitality and Texas traditions interpreted in a fashion that fuses past and present.
Top review
YvetteVIP
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
It was a great event. We look forward to the experience next year for the hollidays.
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