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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Central Texas

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Central Texas? 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!


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Christopher's World Grille
4.9
4.9 (3184)
$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
PJVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely fantastic!!! Karen and team were marvelous!! Food was great as always! Thank you!!!
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Key Lime Tarte
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Bleu Filet
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Blackened Ribeye
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The Republic Steakhouse
4.9
4.9 (2413)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
College Station
About the restaurant
The only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant in College Station, The Republic Steakhouse is known as the best fine dining steakhouse in central Texas. The Republic specializes in steak and seafood with a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, stunning handcrafted cocktails, and one of the largest whiskey selections in Texas. Impeccable service along with timeless steakhouse decor, The Republic is a steakhouse at its finest.
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Bryan
Dined 4 days ago
Always an excellent visit. Stunning interior appointments. Numerous dining rooms keep it intimate and quiet. Wait staff all trained well and very knowledgeable of their offerings. It continues to be our special place for important celebrations.
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Creole Shrimp & Grits
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Chicken Fried Filet Mignon
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Texas Fried Shrimp
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Primrose Path Wine Bar
4.9
4.9 (645)
$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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SandieVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Great venue for 5 friends to share dinner. Waiter was knowledgeable and professional.
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Casa Do Brasil - College Station
4.8
4.8 (2401)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
College Station
About the restaurant
Casa do Brasil is an upscale Brazilian Steakhouse in South College Station serving fire-roasted cuts of USDA Prime Aged Beef, Chicken, Lamb, and Pork served tableside by our Gaucho Chefs. Our Salad Bar features over 50 seasonal dishes, including fresh vegetables, homemade salads, cured meats, imported cheeses, seafood, soup, and more!

Visit our Bar & Patio for Happy Hour specials and a la carte entrée dining. And every Sunday, we offer an unlimited brunch that is family-friendly!

We offer private dining space, catering, and butcher cuts to go through our online ordering system. Visit our website to enquire about private event space or catering.
Top review
Lisa
Dined 4 days ago
My husband and I were celebrating our 41st anniversary and although I’m on monjaro  and thus can’t eat very much food I felt that the quality of the meal farther past any concerns I had there. The weight stuff was great the cocktail my husband ordered was delicious and they were overall very accommodating.
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Salad Bar
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Popular dish
Filet Mignon
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Popular dish
USDA Prime Aged Filet Mignon
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Casa Mangiare
4.8
4.8 (520)
$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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Tim
Dined 4 days ago
Very attentive staff. A leisurely experience much like dining in Europe. Food was excellent.
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8oz Prime Filet Mignon
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Spaghetti Lobster
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Experience
Christmas Eve Feast
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Luigi's Patio Ristorante
4.7
4.7 (1478)
$30 and under
Italian
College Station
About the restaurant
A family legacy brings you the most authentic Italian dining experience in the BCS. With nightly live music, a select Wine and Cocktail list, friendly yet polished service, and your favorite made-from-scratch recipes, you'll be sure to come savor the moment with us time and time again.
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HaroldVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Enjoyed brunch today at our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Again, another great visit and meal.
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Calamari
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Messina Hof Estate Winery
4.6
4.6 (1003)
$31 to $50
American
Bryan
About the restaurant
Dine by the vines!

Located on the Messina Hof Winery Estate, The Vintage House offers dining with particular attention to fresh Vineyard Cuisine. Each and every dish incorporates one of our award-winning wines. Linger over quiet conversation in the romantic Barrel Room or looking out upon our vineyards. Savor a wide variety of appetizers, salads, and entrees, all designed with wine in mind.

Located Lakeside on the Messina Hof Estate, our Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers an array of light bites, wine tastings, Tour experiences, and more! Soak in the sunshine on our Lakeside deck or catch up with friends over wine slushies in our Tasting Room.

Recognized by Sante" Magazine for our high standards of quality in Fine Dining and Wine Hospitality and rated one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in America by Open Table.

Vintage House Restaurant - *For parties of 6 or more an automatic gratuity will be added*
Tasting Room Reservations taken
Top review
JulieVIP
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We love the Vintage House. I am sad it took us so long to discover it! The food, wine, and desserts are amazing. The service is always top notch. It is quiet and quaint - such a wonderful atmosphere.
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Grilled Ribeye
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Steak Salad
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Caprese Salad
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Porters Dining + Bar
4.6
4.6 (1257)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
College Station
About the restaurant
Porters Dining & Butcher features a wood-fired grill and premium cuts of meat, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. Enjoy a drink at the bar or on the patio. Porters is open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Private Dining available contact: portersdiningbutcher@gmail.com
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AllysonVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Service staff was wonderful and attentive to detail. Cocktails were perfect as were salads and sides. The salmon was wonderful but the filet was dry. This was not mentioned to the staff as the restaurant was slammed with banquet business and wasn’t important. We would return on a less busy night.
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Alexander's Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
4.6
4.6 (915)
$30 and under
American
Salado
About the restaurant
Alexander's Craft Cocktails and Kitchen was named after the distillery located on the grounds from 1861-1865, which washed away in a flood (historic marker located between the restaurant & The Manor).

The newly renovated main bar is located on 1st floor, and opens onto expansive wrap-around, creekside porches. Just a few steps down from the porches is an open deck situated beneath gracious Live Oak canopies.

The warm aubergine & copper walls of the third floor lounge contrast the amazing art representation from local galleries. The stunning view of Salado Creek as well as the grounds of the neighboring estate provide the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite beverage. Patrons choose from a variety of entree selections, appetizers, and adult beverages.
Top review
Cody
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Server was very knowledgeable with the menu. The food was fantastic! The family had a few cocktails as well. Nice vibe in a 1890s style home.
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One Thirty Five Prime
4.4
4.4 (693)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Waco
About the restaurant
For over a decade One Thirty Five Prime has been a place for fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Our commitment is to serve the finest beef, seafood, and farm-to-table produce.
Top review
Gannon
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible service, amazing food, knowledgeable and attentive staff, beautiful location and interior, One Thirty Five is the number one place for fine-dining in the Waco area. Christopher, the Bar Manager, was wonderfully knowledgeable of their wine and pairings, and personally curated a dinner and its pairings for me and my girlfriend’s date. Truly, it was an amazing experience all around and made for a very special night. I would HIGHLY recommend One Thirty Five to anyone who is looking for the perfect place to impress your significant other, or who are looking for the best upscale dining in Waco. Thank you so much One Thirty Five for an unforgettable evening!
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Pecan Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
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Key Lime Pie
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