Lauren Gautreau

Food was delicious, but the highlight of our entire experience was the service and fantastic conversation with our server/bartender Kaitlyn. From the moment we were sat, we felt so welcome and taken care of. Kaitlyn was and always is incredibly attentive and friendly. I love how she takes the time to chat with us, offering a personalized experience that makes/made our night feel really special. For dinner, we started with the red fish chowder and ended with the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and macaroni for the sides. Both dishes were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were fantastic. While the restaurant itself is beautiful and the food is great, it was the exceptional service that will have us coming back again and again. If you're looking for a top-notch dining experience with friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun service, consider asking for Kaitlyn. You won't be disappointed!!

Arielle Allen

Tasty tasty! Exceptional service. Pricy but well worth it. The specials were great. In particular the rib on cilantro rice was so delicious. Also enjoyed the bone marrow and ceviche apps. The sweet potato chips-so good! Recommended for sure.

Robert Dorsey

This is was such a perfect dinner spot! The food was mind blowing, the atmosphere is chic, and the staff were all so incredibly helpful! My favorite appetizer was the blue crab dip, their pork chop is out of this world and one of their most popular items for a good reason! I would suggest calling ahead to make a reservation to ensure you have a table when you arrive, but 10/10! We will absolutely be back to this one!

+8

Kimberly De Los Santos

We have tried to dine here multiple times but due to various reasons, it just never worked out. BUT today was the day!!! The service was outstanding. Helpful without being overly pushy. I went for the chicken, other half went with the pork chop and we shared the brussel sprouts. Everything was so delicious! Just to give you a clue: I don’t typically like pork but I tried a bite and I would definitely order the pork here! I can’t wait to come back and try some other entrees (and dessert)!!!

Chelsea D

My sister and I were passing through Johnson City when we landed on this gem. From the atmosphere, to the food, we truly enjoyed our time here. We also had a chance to talk with Chef Bryan and different people on staff. Everyone was super nice! My sister had the scallops, which were amazing, and I had the pork chop. We also shared some of the crispy Brussel sprouts which were amazing. I recommend this place as we hope to go back one day. It was truly a great evening.

Tres Davis

Bryan's on 290 should be a "must eat" when you are in Johnson City (or near it). We have been twice, and the service has been spot-on both times. The food is excellent, and their Lemon Tart is worth the calories. This is one of the very few restaurants in the Highland Lakes area that will start you off with an amuse bouche. In this case it was an unbelievably tasty salmon pate. We started our meal with East Coast Oysters and Steamed Mussels. Both were fresh and delicious. Four our entrees I had Jumbo Grilled Shrimp on Grits, they were amazing. My husband had their Smoked Prime Pork Chop, also excellent. Both times we have eaten here our meals were superb and, as a bonus, their patio is dog friendly!

+3

Hannah Martinez

Stopped by late one night after looking at Christmas lights. We were just looking for something simple but this was the only place open and I'm glad it was. This was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The atmosphere is cozy and the food absolutely amazing. The prices were higher than we expected but it was reflected in the quality of the food. Every bite we took was incredible with every dish seasoned and cooked just right. The staff were friendly offering recommendations for food and wine, and checking in regularly. It was a good experience I'll never forget, and we agreed we still go back until we try every dish on that menu. If You're in the area or don't mind a drive from Austin to Johnson City, definitely stop in.

+5

Priscilla Cruz

Amazing food. We came to eat here for lunch after a hike, it hit the spot for sure. We meet the chef Jason, he was really nice. Service was excellent very personable. The pork belly pineapple rice is awesome, I would drive all the way from San Antonio to eat here.

Taylor

Bryans On 290 offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly service and tasty food. Portions are generous, and the menu has a good variety. While wait times can be a bit long during busy hours, the overall experience is enjoyable and worth the visit.

Food is ok, not great. Most appetizer options are seafood so we didn't order one. We ordered a ribeye and tenderloin. The ribeye was very chewy, seemed like a low quality. Tenderloin was tender but not much taste. Dessert was really good - chocolatr creme brulee. Wouldn't have been a bad experience if it wasnt for the staff and the bar area. I made reservations but we were sat in the corner of the bar. The walls and window coverings are so cheap looking. And the bartender was so obnoxious. She was so loud and complained and gossiped the whole time, ruining our intimate date night.

Tanice Palacios

I wanted to like this place. First, we were seated opposite the kitchen, so it was noisy. My friend and I had the lamb osso bucco. We agreed neither of us would order again, it was too fatty. Our other friend had the pork chop which was a good choice. We had to ask our waiter to bring the bottle of wine we ordered, which he brought after our food was delivered. The wine was overpriced ($100 for a $40 bottle of wine). I had to ask the waiter to bring the check, and then ask him to pick up my card for payment. Overall, I was disappointed.

James

We discovered this place as a recommendation from friends. It's a nice place with a great atmosphere. It was easy to get a reservation on a Friday evening, although I'm not sure we needed one and they have parking adjacent to the restaurant. So, to start with, we were taken to a table in the very back of the restaurant. It seemed odd since in the bar area, which was bright with sunlight, some nice music playing and other people but not full. Then there was what maybe is the main dining area with some other people. But we were taken to a dark area of the restaurant where there were no people and it was almost like they wanted to keep us out of view of other people? It was just me and my daughter and we were dressed nicely so this seemed quite rude and we had to ask to be seated somewhere not so secluded. I don't understand why the need to put us as far away from every other patron. The menu isn't large but everything on it sounded so appetizing... we actually tried several of the starters. We had the Steamed Mussels, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Iceberg w/bacon and Gorgonzola and the Scallop & Blue Crab Dip. Okay the short answer is the Brussels Sprouts win hands down; but next time I would order then without the smoked pork belly. The iceberg with gorgonzola I would pass on. Nothing beats a traditional wedge salad with real bleu cheese. The "house made bacon" was too big of chunks and should should have been cooked more thoroughly but simply I just wouldn't recommend. The steamed mussels we are mixed on; they were cooked well and the sauce was good. But the mussels were the smallest mussels I have ever had. The Scallop & Blue Crab dip was good and while the toasted bread they served it with was good, it would have been so much better with the grilled bread that comes with the mussels. Please be aware, these appetizers are on the smaller side. Great for two people... but more than two people, you will want to order double or additional appetizers. For our main courses, we ordered the Seared Salmon which is served atop a spinach salad and has a soy lime dressing. We also had the 14oz ribeye with garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes. The salmon looked amazing... but just looked. The salmon itself was cooked to perfection... but the soy lime dressing is incredibly salty and just took away from the flavor of the salmon. As for it being a soy lime... I can't say I could taste much lime. But again, very salty. For the ribeye, it was okay. For the price, I was expecting a much more flavorful piece of meat. It was cooked as ordered and it certainly was tasty, but I wouldn't go on to say it was a great piece of meat or that I would order it again. For the mashed potatoes... very disappointing. Never tasted any garlic and while I'm sure they are not, they almost tasted like something from a box. It's staggering to me because mashed potatoes are so easy to make. These are not fluffy mashed potatoes but almost runny which is why I compare them to mashed potatoes from a box (just see the photo). For an additional side, we had the "Spicy Green Beans". Green beans they were... spicy they were not. To give it a full try, we even had dessert; We had the chocolate crème brûlée and strawberry shortcake. The 'chocolate crème brûlée was simply just chocolate pudding. I make an amazing crème brûlée and again, this was just chocolate pudding. The 'cake' in the strawberry shortcake was quite hard and not moist. Again, quite a surprise. Making a simple yellow cake is so easy. Last, the wine menu was also disappointing. There was one selection for a white wine by the glass and just a few reds. They have an assortment of wines but nothing on the list that stood out. It was a nice experience, but not a place I would go out of my way to try. We will probably go back at some point just to try again, but for now we will check out some other establishments.

+5