Local Favorites
Our favorite spots
Marfa Texas Kitchen
Century Square is right across from campus and offers a variety of fun restaurants, shopping, and occasional live music. Walk inside the George Hotel for a fun photo op in front of the “Texas Book Wall”.
40 locals recommend
Century Square
175 Century Square DrCentury Square is right across from campus and offers a variety of fun restaurants, shopping, and occasional live music. Walk inside the George Hotel for a fun photo op in front of the “Texas Book Wall”.
This boutique area is right next to the Stella Hotel which includes the restaurant Campfire. Also nearby is the Woodhouse Spa, Kanji Sushi, and the Children’s Museum. The Stella hotel also offers day rate pool passes if you want to hang by their pool over the summer.
7 locals recommend
Lake Walk Town Center
4107 Lake Atlas DrThis boutique area is right next to the Stella Hotel which includes the restaurant Campfire. Also nearby is the Woodhouse Spa, Kanji Sushi, and the Children’s Museum. The Stella hotel also offers day rate pool passes if you want to hang by their pool over the summer.
Check out Gate 12 for a unique dinning experience right by the airport. Smaller groups of 4 or less can offer ask to sit by the windows if you arrive early enough.
Gate 12 Bar & Grill
Check out Gate 12 for a unique dinning experience right by the airport. Smaller groups of 4 or less can offer ask to sit by the windows if you arrive early enough.
Aggieland Staples
Dixie Chicken
307 University DrOldest Bar on Northgate!
Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill
11777 Wellborn RdGreat lunch spot for burgers.
Neat place. Mostly bar food but some brunch offerings depending on the day. Make sure to check their hours or call ahead because on occasion they can be closed.
48 locals recommend
Hullabaloo Diner
15045 Farm to Market Rd 2154Neat place. Mostly bar food but some brunch offerings depending on the day. Make sure to check their hours or call ahead because on occasion they can be closed.
Date Night
Fun steakhouse near campus and close to an open green space with occasional outdoor concerts. After dinner go next door to the George Hotel for a fancy cocktail.
PORTERS Dining + Butcher
180 Century Square DrGreat food and drinks with a lively aka “loud” atmosphere. Make sure to get reservations - this place is super popular right now!
12 locals recommend
1860 Italia
1295 Arrington RoadGreat food and drinks with a lively aka “loud” atmosphere. Make sure to get reservations - this place is super popular right now!
Great spot close by for dinner or even just for drinks and dessert! Typically you can walk in here without a reservation if just 2 people or grab a spot at the bar upstairs.
14 locals recommend
Urban Table
3006 Barron RdGreat spot close by for dinner or even just for drinks and dessert! Typically you can walk in here without a reservation if just 2 people or grab a spot at the bar upstairs.