This is a must stop in bandera! The drinks were amazing! My husband and I shared the chicken friend steak with a few extra sides. Great portions and the chicken fried steak was great! If you love cherry limeade, try the cherry lemonade bar drink!

This place is legit !! Super duper good and fresh !!! Cilantro Tequila lime chicken , all I can say is wow !! The pecan crusted chicken , superb with lots of flavor !! Chicken fried chicken was good. Great portions !! Affordable prices!! Keeps you coming back !

Our first time here and we be coming back several times

It's a very nice rustic looking place. The food is great, I tried the salmon which was excellent although my husband wasn't as impressed with the chicken fried steak he ordered. Still overall I enjoyed my visit. Oh and the service was excellent as well.

We love eating here. We always have a good time and the food is wonderful. So festive

Bandera has a surprisingly good food scene, and this is one more of our favorites. The fried mushrooms are fantastic, and the specialty pecan crusted chicken is out of this world! It has a slightly longer preparation time, but it is WELL worth it! We've always had good service and enjoyed the friendly ambiance. Definitely recommend!

Only had appetizers... wings and onion rings... delicious! Wonderful waitress, turning 21 next day, gave her $21 tip in honor of special birthday. Motorcycle rally in town. Crowded but great food and service!

We drove over from Houston today to stay the night here and go hiking at Lost Maples tomorrow. This place was a recommendation by our hotel front desk lady. We had the Wisconsin cheese curds for an appetizer, the Smelter burger (lots of jalapeños) and the mushroom/swiss burger for entrees. All of it was fantastic. Then we topped it off with a piece of pumpkin cake, which was also excellent. Our server was a sweet young lady who took good care of us. We will definitely be back!

I had the vegetarian pasta and garlic bread. It was wonderful ! I also recommend the pecan crusted chicken and the french dip sandwich. Kinda loud in there though.

The food was excellent we had the chips and queso for an appetizer and we also had their thin crispy onion straws as a appetizer too!! Nobody makes the thin onion straws anymore btw I think they should make those an appetizer for dinner we ordered chicken fried steak, chicken tenders and the shmelt burger everything was delicious and you may think I’m crazy but I don’t care but if you get the queso and you still have some left over I HIGHLY RECOMMEND dumping the cheese on the mashed potato’s and mixing it in the mashed potatoes we’re already good but now they are 10x better everything was freshly made and it was great service 10/10 would go back

Delicious food and nice atmosphere. Service is friendly and quick. We totally recommend stopping there for lunch or dinner.

Order the Ribeye and it was FANTASTIC, very tasty, and it was just like I ordered it. The mix vegetables were phenomenal. I will definitely be coming back with other friends and family. The staff was superb with the order and providing us drinks (water and Palmer drinks) great job. I did not get the notion of no pitchers on the tables. When is hot outside I would like a pitcher of water, tea, etc that way the waitress doesn't have bee going back and forth, but I can order and get a bucket of beers. Oh!! Well.

Phenomenal food, great brew selection, staff was awesome. Asked for rare on my burger and actually got rare which a lotta places won't do. Big shout out to Dave who was awesome and def is a great asset. Really knows his stuff!

We enjoyed the lunch portion chicken fried steak with made from scratch mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. Wife enjoyed chicken breast and waffles. Service was excellent and friendly. This restaurant will definitely be in our regular rotation.

Come to the Forge! Fun specials and many beers on tap. One of the best Chefs Salads ever. They have the perfect chili with a level of warmth that makes you want to order another bowl!

I've been to many local restaurants in Texas, but nothing compares to Tj's. The pecan crusted chicken melts in your mouth, the mashed potatoes are fresh, oh the coleslaw, that is by far the best I've ever had. Is a hidden gem in Bandera. Hubby not only ordered the liver and onions, but he also ordered the meat loaf. I tried the liver, super delish. Oh my and the Service superb!! Had to order the pecan cheesecake and the bread pudding to go.

Probably the best meat loaf ever! It was tender and had great flavor. BBQ sauce was on the sweet side but still very good. The blueberry cheesecake is excellent as well. I can also say the grilled chicken breast is moist, tender and flavorful also. If you are looking for a great hometown restaurant in Bandera Texas, stop in.

I will definitely be coming back here. The food was excellent with plenty of variety for any taste. The service was perfect, not too attentive and no waiting for anything. The waitress was even knowledgable about which menu items were gluten free! Some prices were a little high, but here you get what you pay for and I regret nothing.

First visit to Bandera. TJs was a perfect place to end our day. I made reservations online and our table was ready even when we arrived a little early. Also, reserved table was in one of the best dining room spots. Salad bar was filled with fresh veggies and multiple salad dressing choices which tasted home made. I wish the salad bowls were a little bigger. I ordered the Cordon Blue and it meet expectations of previous reviews. The breading was very light, chicken tender to only use a fork, and the sauce with fresh mushrooms was not too heavy. Hubby ordered liver and onions (not a common restaurant menu item, but always available here). It was the best he has eaten in years- “tastes like mom’s”. Also, fork tender with rich homemade gravy. We had great service, fast and friendly. A gal celebrating her birthday was serenaded by a waiter opera singer!! That made our visit extra special. A lot of locals dining which also means quality is consistent.

Traveling back to South Dakota from the Rio Grande Valley. I'm looking forward to stopping next fall. Great food and friendly service. Great beer selection while we waited.

Great Day Bartender I forgot his name, Excellent food we will be back

Well cooked and full of flavour Rib Eye Steak with very friendly service and really good sized portions. One friend had a fried chicken dish that was crispy but still juicy. Good selection of beers too. Our order of coffee with milk was a little funny with the milk coming as a glass of it(probably my accent 😄).

+3

Loved visiting TJ’s! I went based on the ribeye reviews and pecan cheesecake and that’s exactly what I had. The steak was tasty and cooked a perfect medium rare. The loaded sweet potato and the green beans were also cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The pecan cheesecake was to die for! Absolutely phenomenal! I sat on the outside patio for over 3 hours with my dog and enjoyed every minute of it. I will definitely come back next time I’m in town.

Thank you so much, miss Lisa for all you help and Guide us into you menu.. And owners for this wonderful experience. .this beautiful corner of Bandera, Texas. You have to come and try pork shops 🤤 and Pecan crushed chicken, One of the best items I've never had. 🥰 The atmosphere and the kindness of the employees make this place magical. I'm Invite🇨🇱 everybody in Texas to come and try it. You'll be amazed.🤩

+5

Found this place driving through town and we're very delightfully pleased with it. We had a Japanese steak the name of which escapes me now--one of the best we've ever had.

Came after several recommendations from the locals and was not disappointed. Walked in and was immediately greeted & seated as there were a few open tables. Pretty large dining area with probably 20-30 tables downstairs. There is an upstairs, but believe it's the coffee house. Started off with a few drinks and the Onion Rings and Fried Mushrooms. Both were very good and large portions. The onion rings were nice large cuts of onions with a light crispy breading. The breading was enough to give it a crunch, but not too much to overtake the onion taste. The mushrooms were a big hit, even with those who don't like mushrooms. Similar to the onion rings, the breading was light to give it a nice crunch, but still taste the mushrooms. The mushrooms had a nice meaty taste. The cocktail drinks had a natural fruit taste without being too sweet or strong. Have all the typical fruit flavored margaritas, but also some of their own mixes. As far as the food, ordered everything from the steak, chicken fried ribeye, chicken fried steak, stuffed avocado, bacon marmalade burger, baked potato, meatloaf, stuffed ravioli, loaded mashed potatoes, etc... The menu has a wide range of food options, so there's something for everyone. All the food came out in a short period of time and all timed together. The dinner portions were also large enough to share. Everyone spoke highly of their dishes and stated would definitely order again. Finished off the meals with the pecan cheesecake and chocolate cake. Both were really good, but I especially enjoyed the pecan cheesecake. It was the best of both worlds if you like pecan pie and cheesecake. Both flavors were complementary to each other and you got that taste with every bite. This restaurant was recommended by the locals and I see why. Nice American comfort food in a nice rustic setting.

+6

We had dinner here while in town for the weekend. One of the best burgers(Anvil) I’ve had. The service and atmosphere was great. Glad we stopped in.

Wow... 5/5 will come here again! Everything from the fries to the menu choices to the service was amazing! Had the pecan crusted chicken with pecan cream sauce and it was fork tender and delicious! Didn't try any special coffees this time, but the hot caramel macchiato was a perfect compliment to my meal!

Service and food was Great! Will keep coming back

Staff is very friendly and attentive. I got the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Excellent. The bread pudding was to die for. My wife isn't into bread pudding, but she ate half of it. Definitely, coming back.

+1

Food was great!! Our server Kendall was a delight, very knowledgeable and took exceptional care of us! best service so far on our weekend trip!! The food was soooo good!!! The broccoli was seasoned soo good. All of it soo good!!

The food was amazing. Service was great. We had the pork chop with green beans and sweet potatoes and chicken cordon bleu with the same sides. The fried pickles were a great appetizer.

Fiancé and I were looking for a good place to eat just because we’re not originally from here. We rented an Airbnb not too far from the location and thought it would be a great place to eat! WE WERE NOT WRONG! First, we got an amazing welcome once we walked in.. host made sure we was token care of and went on head and sat us down. Our server Mr.David is one of the BEST I’ve ever been served to, he was so knowledgeable with everything and even gave us recommendations of what they’re known for and of the best of the best! Keep in mind, not one time he didn’t check on us, passed by us and told us his life story and jokes. The alcohol drinks were AMAZING!! Sea hogs appetizer is to DIE FOR! Yes, they only come in 4 but they are definitely worth it. One of Mr.David recommendations was the cordon chicken bleu.. now this was so delicious ( it was so mouthwatering) from the chicken being moist to the two sides I had was fried okra and loaded sweet potato. The loaded sweet potato was so soft and sweet, skin was just easily peeling off. Another was, (if I spelled this wrong.. I’m sorry lol) the Akuchie burger lol it was reallly good especially with it being well done because most places cook the meat too long and it gives off that dry, tough feel. Lastly, the dessert OMG I believe it was the caramel pecan cheesecake and that was soo goooood it melted right on your tongue. Overall, the bad reviews are not what you think they are. I recommend you going for yourself and giving it a try. Thank you so much! We will definitely be back!!

I been eating here since I moved to this town a few months ago. The food is the best I had since I was a kid. Also the staff are very respectful and good workers.

From the moment we walked in it was great! Great ambiance, excellent, knowledgeable server, Kendall, and great food. Kendall was able to recommend some good choices and was super attentive! Highly recommend the Cobbs Salad! You will Not be disappointed.

Overall, such a fun experience. We happened to attend during trivia night and it was a blast. The food was so yummy, I got the pecan crusted chicken - highly recommend.

Outstanding classic Western dishes, great atmosphere, great service. Not overpriced, for once.

This place is awesome! Wide selection of food at a reasonable price. Great staff to take care of you and unique atmosphere. Highly recommend them!

I had ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp. The Maverick Steak Mash/okra Humming bird cake. The gravy that they put on the mashed potatoes was amazing. It was definitely an old school skillet style gravy. It was so amazing that I asked for some to go. Food is excellent. Downside was they charged $7.50 for very small slice (portion) of cake. For the price I was expecting to be able to share. Service was excellent by Jeremy.

First pic meatloaf, real mashed potatoes and cole slaw. Second pic Salisbury steak, real mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. Food so good we ate here 3 days in a row! Last time had fish & chips but didn't get pic.

New to the area; it was our first time there and Rebecca was great!!! Highly recommend the chicken fried chicken! Only complaint was that the chocolate red velvet cake was pretty dry, but everything else was yummy. Friendly staff, good food, and it was nice to sit out on the front porch/deck.

Four of us ate here 3 times during our stay as it was really that good. Each time the staff was friendly and helpful. Food was enjoyable, fresh and presented well. Portions were ample. On Fridays they have an all-you-eat fish plate. Generous portions of tasty breaded fish served with cold slaw and fries. We were big guys and none of us could finish the plate enough to ask for seconds. They have outdoor seating for those with pets and fir those that smoke. Typical southern hospitality and cooking. Totally enjoyable experience.

Every time we dine here the staff is always friendly and greet you with a smile. Great customer service from the host, to the bartender to the wait staff. Food is also delicious. Home style comfort food and homemade cooking. We tried the chicken fried rib eye and the pecan crusted chicken. Tender, flavorful, and filling. Big portions so we had leftovers to relive the meal the next day. We don't come to Bandera often but we enjoy eating here when we do. We intend to return.

+5

Tried this place on our weekend trip, definitely a must stop place! We came back for a 2nd time during our 3 day trip to Bandera. You must try the mozzarella sticks, house made!! Delicious!

You will never be disappointed going to Tj's. Consistently good food and service. It is our "go to" when we want to go into town and have a delicious, hot meal. Lots of options from steaks, chicken, seafood, great appetizers, freshly cooked vegetables, and great service. Our favorites include the smothered pork chop, country fried steak, and seafood. Just about every Friday, Tj's has an all you can eat fried fish deal for (currently) $19.99 which includes all the fixin's. They also have daily lunch and dinner specials, a soup of the day, etc.

Joe Garza

Absolutely loved our experience at Old Forge Restaurant in Bandera! The service was outstanding—our waiter was incredibly attentive, making sure we had everything we needed and checking in at just the right moments. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was just as impressive. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great service and a memorable dining experience!

Stephanie was our server and she was awesome! She recommended the balsamic dressing for the salad and it was so good. I got the Akaushi steak with a baked potato, it was delicious. Will definitely return when I’m in Bandera again.

raul quiroz jr

Exceptional is how I would describe this establishment. The service kind and friendly and on point. The food is absolutely delicious and if Texas is what you’re looking for in a location tj’s did it !

Lori Sowers

Ate there twice during our vacation. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Overall food was really good, other than some overcooked fried shrimp. The fried fish on the same plate was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. It was also highly recommended by the locals.

S

Excellent food! The steak was one of the best I have had in a long time. They even managed to make the steamed broccoli extremely tasty, a feat in itself. The macaroni was a little too buttery tasting, but I still ate every bit of it!

Caleb Razvillas

I had the chicken cordon bleu and its was some of the best I have had. My sister got fish nuggets and she said they were pretty tasty. My brother said the fish was good. The crazy mac and cheese was said to be delicious. Our waiter was nice and was on top of our drinks. The bathrooms are big and clean. On days with live music it can get pretty loud in there but otherwise its not too loud.

+1

SJBTohru

Came here on a whim for our 10 yr anniversary after a sunset horse backing riding event. Taylor, Jamie and staff made the night special and the food was delicious

A Freeman

It had been a couple of years since our last visit, and with a local volleyball game nearby, we decided to stop back in, and we’re so glad we did! The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was exactly as we remembered: warm, comfortable, and inviting. Our server, Jackson, truly stood out. He was patient, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive without ever being overbearing. His timing was perfect, his demeanor welcoming, and the small touch of calling out a “thank you and goodnight” as we left made the experience feel extra personal. Highly recommend this restaurant.. it continues to be one of our favorites!

The country fries steak was marvelous. OMGOSH mashed potatoes and good green beans. Fork tender steak. Shrimp was good, but very garlic forward. Beer selection is very good.

Jennifer Dewar

TJs Old Forge had incredible food - the burger was one of the best I’ve had in awhile! Our server, Sarah, was very attentive and kind. Loved the atmosphere as well! Glad we stopped in for lunch on NYE!

Omar Flores

The food is so well priced and worth every penny. Not only is it delicious, it's served up by the friendliest wait staff in the region. The beer is cold and the cocktails are done to perfection.

Ganesh Shenoy

Stopped by for a late lunch after a hike at the Lost Maples. This place certainly did not disappoint. The burgers were great and of the perfect portion.

+3

Nice place shared with Cowgirl Coffee upstairs. Reasonable prices. My burger was good. The Pecan Cheese Cake was excellent.

This was such a wonderful find on our visit to Bandera! I have an unusual and severe food allergy. Not only did the waitress go over and above to find out what I could safely eat the chef prepared a special dish and side for me. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and the atmosphere family oriented and welcoming.

Went in around 4pm and was seated right away. The server was attentive, professional, and very polite. We ordered the 14oz Angus Ribeye with a baked sweet potato and fried okra. None of it was disappointing. We left with full stomachs and desert to go. The restrooms and dining area were extremely clean and an awesome variety of music was playing.

Wow!! double Wow!!! Amazing food, amazing flavor, amazing service. Jamie was amazing and attentive. I ordered the chicken francese it was so full, full of flavor. The mixed veggie were cooked perfectly welled seasoned, the chicken with a white wine garlic sauce was magnificent... my friends had the Meatloaf, and steak. Everything was delicious 😋. So looking forward to my next visit. Oh one more thing g beer was ice cold. If you go ask to set in Jamie's area. I so wish I would of taken photos but once I tasted it I couldn't stop long ti get a photo.

Sgt Overlander

As a resident of Bandera, I've eaten here at least 30 times, and I've NEVER been disappointed with the food or the service! Today was no different. First off, my server Chelsea was AWESOME! She was friendly and very attentive. Despite being in a "boot" with a fractured foot, my girl was still hustling and going above and beyond with mine, and all of her other assigned tables. Second, my catfish plate was fresh, piping hot, and delicious (it always is!). I really love the green beans here too. They're not those dull green, canned green beans you get in a lot of restaurants. They are always fresh and well seasoned here. In my opinion, this is one of the top two restaurants in all of Bandera. Merry Christmas, everyone! ☃️🎄

Donald Peck

Great food with Great service. I had a French Dip Sandwich meal and my wife had Tequila Shrimp. We also ordered the breaded mushrooms as an appetizer. The breaded mushrooms were the best I have had in years. Friendly staff and clean facility.

J Lynn

I have got to say. This place was wonderful for myself and my family! Stephanie our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we need. As for the food greatly portioned. My son got the chicken strips and there was plenty left over. The chicken fried chicken was so tender and juicy, and the breading wasn’t thick and hard it was light and crunchy. It really hit the spot! My boys were happy! To the cooks keep doing what your doing! Servers keep up the beautiful smiles and service. The owners great job we will definitely be back. Thanks also for having the Cowboys game on!! Quick note the alcohol beverages were good and greatly priced. Blueberry pina colada’s yummy and a first for me.

aubz

Food was great , had the country fried chicken and it was phenomenal. All the sides were fantastic as well. We didn’t have many options on where to eat on the strip, almost everything was closed but glad we found TJ’s

Shane Lanford

What a great little gem! The food was oustanding and the service was the best you could ask for. The lunch specials are an insane value.I can't wait to go back for dinner.

pirates of the “Lena” Caribbean

I am definitely a repeat customer of the forage, they have the best chicken fried chicken loaded baked potato and I always get the spinach all of the wait staff are super nice and attentive I never have to want for anything. Thanks Forge I will always choose yall as a matter of fact I am eating my leftovers right now for breakfast. Yummy 😋

Bill Gierisch

Ashley was our server. She's great. We always ask to sit in her section when we eat here. She never let's our drink glasses get empty and she's very friendly. The food is great too. Smothered pork chops, steaks, and the daily specials are delicious. I highly recommend this place.

Manuel Rangel

We were at a job site and this was the closest place we could find to eat. We stopped for lunch. The food and service was great. We debated on going back for dinner and even lunch the following day.

Absolutely love TJ's! We come every Thursday as a big group for delicious food and super fun trivia! I recommend trying them out when you visit!

Absolutely love TJ's! We come every Thursday as a big group for delicious food and super fun trivia! I recommend trying them out when you visit!

Great spot in Bandera. Friendly staff and clean bathrooms are usually my first observations which this place nails. The food outstanding and the waitress was very patient and informative with her…

Great spot in Bandera. Friendly staff and clean bathrooms are usually my first observations which this place nails. The food outstanding and the waitress was very patient and informative with her…

Went here when visiting the area. Casual spot but the food and service were delicious. The Akaushi ribeye steak was outstanding! They cooked it perfectly and it was an excellent cut. Great value …

Went here when visiting the area. Casual spot but the food and service were delicious. The Akaushi ribeye steak was outstanding! They cooked it perfectly and it was an excellent cut. Great value fo…

Great service great food!! Fish was yummy and my husband's chicken was cooked wonderfully.

Great service great food!! Fish was yummy and my husband's chicken was cooked wonderfully.

Amazing food and great service. Pecan chicken and burgers were outstanding. We also had cheesecake and it was incredible

Great food, service and atmosphere. Free trivia every Thursday night at 6:00. Come joins us.

Cool atmosphere, Old Building! Service and food were great! Plenty of Seating and outdoor as well! Waiter was attentive!

My 12 ounce steak was perfectly cooked, and very tender! \nThank you to our server Kathy. \nShe fast , attentive, and assured that our meal was perfect! Thank you for the great experience. We're lu…

yum yum yum\nTJs is the bomb!!!\nAnd OMG That trivia guy\nGreat staff\nGreat food.\nWveryone should check this place .\nIts worth the wait

Always delicious. Great prime rib. Wonderful chicken fried steak. Salads are fresh. I have always enjoyed my meals whether we ordered out or dined in. Clean and authentic ambience. I highly recomme…

Alyssia was super! Very kind and personable. We had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and cream gravy and it was amazing. Also had the bread pudding. Perfect, just like Mom used to make. …

Alyssia was super! Very kind and personable. We had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and cream gravy and it was amazing. Also had the bread pudding. Perfect, just like Mom used to …

Our food was delicious, but the best part of our experience was our waiter, Michael. He was super kind, efficient, and even helped clean up a mess I made, with a smile! The Lemon Caper Pasta was f…

Our food was delicious, but the best part of our experience was our waiter, Michael. He was super kind, efficient, and even helped clean up a mess I made, with a smile! The Lemon Caper Pasta was f…

It was a to-go order through the Toast app. The food was delicious. The potatoes were creamy, the green beans were perfectly seasoned, and the chicken was tender enough to cut with my fork. It w…

Service is excellent...steak is over the top!! Yes it is pricey but it is good meat cooked perfectly. Salads are cold and fresh. This is a gem.

Not only was Bandera a great town to visit but the food at Tj's was just outstanding. There is also a Cowboy coffee in the upper level that has great coffee and pastries. For sure we will retur…

We were in Bandera for the solar eclipse. Being in the Cowboy Capital of the World, we wanted to find the best steak in town. Every local we asked recommended the Forge. It did not disappoint! The…

Was recommend by the locals to visit and eat here, we had a short wait for a table but got a drink while waiting. Once seated the staff were very friendly and the vibe and decor was nice. The f…

Oh, my gosh! Food was excellent. We had a ribeye, salmon, and cod. Everything was perfect. Even the sides. Can’t wait to pass through Bandera again.

I had pork chop with sweet potato and rice. It was outstanding! My family had tuna salad and grilled chicken. Very good and tasty as well. This was one of the best restaurants I've been in my rec…

We went in late and waitress was super sweet . Had pecan chicken was so good, husband had cordon blue he loved it! If in town will return!

The margarita flight and cheese sticks were some of the best we’ve ever had! The cheese sticks were lightly breaded but gooey and crunchy. The service was good. We weren’t impressed with the Ashauki beef…would get the regular next time. Burger and fries were very good and the mash with white gravy were good southern style. Good spot if you’re passing through and hungry.

+2

Nice play to stop find dinner after climbing the hills at Lost Maples State Park. Service and food was very good with a fair priced menu. The locally procured Akaushi beef burgers were excellent but I recommend passing on the sweet potato fries.

+2

We called ahead for a reservation & our table was waiting on us when we arrived. Friendly fast service, we were11 ladies and we all wanted separate checks. Our server was super nice in providing this for us and got it all correct. Our food was good and had a nice variety for all our different dietary needs. Steamed fish n veggies to comfort food,and we all enjoyed our food.

The lunch prices at TJ's aren't bad at all. The Wrap It Up - a huge flour tortilla wrap consisting of romaine lettuce, a tasty creamy caesar dressing and your choice of blackened or grilled chicken, or grilled veggies (I chose the grilled veggies). This thing was the size of a large burrito and packed with flavor. $9 and it included really tasty fries (kind of steak fry style) seasoned perfectly with salt, and a bit crispy on the outside but not overcooked as to be crispy and crunchy all the way through - these were REALLY good fries! The Southern Style Meatloaf lunch portion includes a generous serving of their world famous meatloaf smothered in a brown gravy, mashed taters, and green beans all for $8.75. I was told the meatloaf is what this place is known for. Yes, it was VERY tasty, and I would recommend it to anyone, but I wouldn't say it's "to die for." The green beans were good too, but the mashed taters were on the coldish side and seemed to be instant potatoes. Which we were assured they were not. We asked to replace it with a different side, and upon hearing the options, we decided on a side salad from the salad bar. However, they didn't remove the charge for the cold taters that weren't eaten. Instead, I was charged an additional $3.95 for a substitution. Shame on me for not looking closely at my bill. Service = A+ They have beer and a full bar. However, they seemed to be out of a lot of the draft beers. I ordered one, then they came back and told me they were out of it, ordered a second, and the same thing happened. Finally, my third choice was available - YAY beer! The atmosphere is rustic, Texas style - very casual, but clean and fun. It seems to be a good place for steaks, comfort food, seafood, and more. They have plenty of choices for everyone and there's only a handful of places open on Sunday afternoons after 3pm in this town, so stop in if you find yourself in the area.

+1

We sat upstairs. Service was good, not real busy on Saturday night. Prime rib was good. Wifes green bean were very salty for her taste. Had a good select on the salad bar, just small bowls.

Food was amazing, staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the salad bar. Must stop in for good tasting food. We went for lunch/dinner. I loved their margarita flight. Upstairs is coffee and small breakfast meau yet we didn't check that out. 🙃 nice outside porch Upstairs to chill and see the busy town. I gave it a 4 because when we sat down the lady that sat us informed us we may need to hurry because trivia night was gonna start in a hour and half yet she also knew there was 10 of us. We were not rushed yet it was still to a bit off putting.

+6

I’d give this place a 5 star for the quality of the steak and service. However, I couldn’t eat any of the sides besides the salad (they had a salad bar and you could make your own bowl there.) The wild rice was alright but the French fries were inedible to me, dry and old. The Buffalo wings were pretty good. I would still recommend this place but just be mindful to what you order.

First time in 30 years that I have been back in Bandara. Came into this place to eat and wasnt very disappointed in my decision. The sandwich that I had was the roast beef supreme. Their lunch special (which runs until 4 pm) gives you a serving of fries and a spicy pickle on the side was a little bit pricey at 9.50 for being served on sandwich sized wheatberry bread. The roast beef was a decent serving with their cranberry-mayo dressing (which was fantastic with the roast beef and bread) and it was served with a good sized portion of hot fries. This place is definitely worth checking out if you come out this way. The only real complaint was the service which could have been a bit better.

+3

Great staff, good food, the chicken cordon bleu is handmade and delicious. The kids enjoyed it. My wife's chicken fried steak was excellent. Only problem we had were the locals eyeballing us because we were seated where they were going to have trivia night but that's not our fault we were paying customers and that's where they sat us. Definitely worth stopping in and trying!

Jei Filipino

From a long hike we stopped by at this restaurant where even it’s already 2PM they were still busy - so we had an impression that it’s good. We ordered Pecan Crusted Chicken and Chicken Sandwich and it was a big portion for its amount. And yes it was so good! The service was enough nothing special. The place was neat and pretty spacious. They have outside and indoor sitting - a bar, salad bar, and more. They offers breakfast to dinner which includes coffee and pastries. Based on my friend who loves coffee - the coffee was really good. We glad we stopped by here and able to fill our empty stomach of this good food.

+2

Nice restaurant. Wife had grilled shrimp stated was just OK (tasted like they were pan seared vs grilled as advertised). \n I had a cup of chili (of course no bean in Texas) that was excellent! \nChi…

Nice restaurant. Wife had grilled shrimp stated was just OK (tasted like they were pan seared vs grilled as advertised). \n I had a cup of chili (of course no bean in Texas) that was excellent! \…

As of late, the food quality is going downhill. Daily specials used to be a treat but now they seem to be a way of getting rid of leftovers. Tonight's special was chicken lasagna that tasted like u…

We showed up early and sat in their very clean dining room, talked and then ordered when they opened. The wait staff was very nice and friendly and the food was fantastic. Try their dessert too! De…

Restaurant was very crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Seated promptly but server was overloaded by a big table so service slower than I would like. After ordering our food came after a decent wait. Ou…

Restaurant was very crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Seated promptly but server was overloaded by a big table so service slower than I would like. After ordering our food came after a decent wait. …

The food is okay, the minus is the coleslaw we ordered tasted old. Our server was great. I would try an other place when we visit Bandera town next time.

It was okay. Nice people. Busy atmosphere. I might be back if I'm in the area. Food was just okay. My chicken burger didn't have anything on it besides a little lettuce. Have to add your own sauces. Chicken was good. Sweet potatoe fries were good. Their fried mushrooms were probably the best I've ever had.

We stopped by for some dessert on our way to San Antonio. The place has a good vibe and seemed family friendly. We got the pecan cheesecake and triple chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was average and the cheesecake a little better than average. The portions were pretty small for $8-10 per slice. Wouldn’t recommend the dessert but maybe the food is better?

I ordered sirloin. They were out. I then ordered a pork chop with a loaded baked potato and a salad. Don't get me started on field greens for a salad, but...the meal I was served was inedible. My potato was not cooked all the way and the pork chop was NOT A PORK CHOP! It was some kind of pork formed patty. I saw our waitress tell the manager our complaints, but she chose to continue sitting at the bar instead of addressing the issue. We've eaten here before and had great food. (I have zero complaints about the service or the restaurant itself. But I came for FOOD.)

The service needs improvement! The waitress was flirting with someone and dropped my pick up order on the floor then laughed about it so I had to wait for remaking it!\nNothing was offered not even…

Food was good, service was good. The problem, I took our visiting family to dinner the night before Thanksgiving. My daughter and granddaughter ordered sodas with their meal. The sodas came in a …

food was good, service was good. The problem, I took our visiting family to dinner the night before Thanksgiving. My daughter and granddaughter ordered sodas with their meal. The sodas came in …

Food was good, service was good. The problem, I took our visiting family to dinner the night before Thanksgiving. My daughter and granddaughter ordered sodas with their meal. The sodas came in …

We were a group of 8. Some of us received cold food after a long wait. I wonder if it was sitting on a counter waiting to be picked up. The ones who ordered large salads said they were just “o…

The food is ok. Much better than most. Have not found a “bad” place to eat in Bandera! Nothing stands out as excellent. The coffee shop upstairs provided excellent coffee.

The server was either new or very poorly trained. Twice the syrup was out of two different cokes. The sweet tea just had sugar put in it cold, so wasn't dissolved. Poor move for a Texas restaurant. The French Dip and brisket sandwiches were good, but no bbq sauce on the brisket so server had to go get that. Did not fill drinks in timely manner. The avocado chicken salad was great.

Planned my trip for over two years and was so tempted to try Akaushi Steak. The bartender was very attentive and pleasant. The sides were great, tasty, and flavorful. Steak... I took a bite, and it tasted like decomposing flesh, thought, it might be Akaushi beef. An hour later, I got massive gastrointestinal issues. The place is great as well as the service. Trust your gut if something doesn't taste right.

I've been here twice and my steak was overcooked. I asked for medium rare and I received medium - both visits. Not happy with the amount of money I spend for a steak cooked improperly.

We stopped here because my wife had a good experience recently while out with a friend. She ordered the same thing she had last time (the French dip) and I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna and Avocado Salad. The Tuna has a good reputation for this place based on comments and the waitress. What I got was frankly....inedible. The look of it was unappetizing and clearly had not been seared. It had the edges cooked or heated or warmed, but the center was mushy and bland. There was no flavor and a terrible texture. I typically like a nice quick sear on a tuna steak browning the sesame seeds and giving a firmness to the meat while maintaining a raw center. You need some type of glaze, sauce, oil, or butter to get a good sear here and it really seemed like it was just warmed up on skillet. I actually took a bite after pouring the citrus dressing over the fish and salad and had to send it back to be cooked more thinking that that might improve the bland and mushy fish.... it did not help. I've ordered and made Ahi Tuna steaks MANY times over the years and I have never had a worse cut of Tuna in my life. Additionally the dressing provided nothing at all to the salad. This was the Avocado/Tuna salad and the amount of avocado was also really disappointing. I did not take more than 1 more bite of the fish to accept that this was awful and I totally lost my appetite. My wife's French Dip was also lackluster. She only finished 1 half of the sandwich because she was starving. It was not the experience she had last time, thus we stopped here, but I will not be giving this place another chance. The staff was really nice from the moment we walked in, they wiped down the outside tables, and were genuinely fairly friendly. They did try to help and offered me to order something else, but like I said my appetite was totally ruined. In the end paying 50 bucks for some of the most disappointing food really ruined my morning hahhahaha. I do hope that this restaurant is better than this because it has decent ratings, but it was seriously inedible and again I will never be coming back to risk such high levels of disappointment.

James Herman

7:00 reservations, thought it was kinda funny to have a reservation in Bandera, cause ,well, it’s Bandera. Been going through this town for 35yrs. A lovely lil town with a hunting problem. I-10 was shut down going into San Antonio, and Boerne was shutting down at 3 o’clock for some festival. Needed a place for a birthday dinner, the Forge fit the bill. Plenty of options for the hypo-gamy and the Akashi ribeye had my attention from the jump. Reservation appear to be a function not utilized often , however, we were sad, almost immediately. I do love live music and we enjoyed their selections, conversation during dinner he was impossible though. When the entertainment took break and stop playing music, it took a couple a minute for everybody to stop yelling to talk to each other. It was hilarious. Please explain to the completely tatted blonde server that it is inappropriate to walk up to their table and tell them “we need to get the order in, we have a 35 person party upstair and the kitchen is closing. That cost you drinks for the evening, clumpy fettuccine Alfredo and blue steak was the reason was the reason we didn’t order desert. Hope not to go back.

First time here at the Forge.\nHistoric restaurant/bar,and helpful servers.\nHowever,the Rib-Eye steak I had was terrible.\nNo flavor,no taste,no good.\nNot coming back,period.

First time here at the Forge.\nHistoric restaurant/bar,and helpful servers.\nHowever,the Rib-Eye Steak I had was terrible.\nNo flavor,no taste,no good.\nNot coming back,period.

First time here at the Forge.\nHistoric restaurant/bar,and helpful servers.\nHowever,the rib-Eye steak I had was terrible.\nNo flavor,no taste,no good.\nNot coming back,period.

The food was good but the wait time to forever!!!!!!\nThe service was terrible it took at least 2 hours for food.

No No Nope...Got there 5 mins before they started serving breakfast. We were seated right away but had to wait to get our drink order and get menus. Then we were the only ones in there and still had to wait 20 mins to get our order. Ranchero Plate was awful. Ordered my eggs over easy and they were so runny the plate was covered in uncooked egg whites. Refried beans are canned. Husband said omlette was alright but didn't like the pancake batter added to his eggs and he expected a hot biscuit and it was cold.

3 To Go orders Very disappointed today. 1- Pecan Crested Chicken (very rubbery) couldn't eat it. 2 - Fried Shrimp (over fried to the max) 3 - Grilled chicken (overcooked, rubbery) I'm been there several times and ordered to go many times. This was a waste of money spent of $55 So disappointed, 😵‍💫

It's 80 degrees in the dining room. Your staff and patrons are sweating. Also, only one refill on a soda? What a joke. We spend a lot of money here, but will NOT be back until the sofa refill policy goes back to what it was. Sad!