I miss Bonanza and Ponderosa……think they are still around someplace, but not here. We went a lot in the 60’s and 70’s.

I’d go to Perry’s or Del Frisco’s for sure, if Waco had one. And a good seafood place would be great. The good stuff isn’t in Waco. The 135 Steakhose was pretty good, but after eating in all those top drawer places in Houston, by comparison, the 135 was expensive but not impressive.

If Waco just had a Trulucks and a Pappadeaux, I’d be happy. But, Waco is growing fast, if traffic is an indication, so maybe the next level of civilization will show up.

We have these in Midland:
Outback-awful, everything and anything is bad from here. You have to not like food to eat at this place and pay money for it.

Texas Roadhouse- steaks are like shoe leather every time. I ask for medium rare at all steak houses. I always get a medium well to well done from this place. They can never get a steak right. The other food items are ok. Part of TR problem is the steaks are so thin imo. I have made them aware of this and was advised to let them know when I come in and the manager will cook the steak to my liking. Pass. If you have to know I'm coming in to get my steak right that one time means little to me as getting it right all the time.

Saltgrass-been through several management teams in the last few yrs. They were awful for a while. We had them within the last yr and they were OK. Not enough to wooo me in needing to go back soon.

Longhorn-consistent, good service, good drinks, steaks seasoned and COOKED TO ORDER. If we are going out to chain steak house this is it for us in Midland. The rest of the menu is pretty good as well.