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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering - Steakhouse in Waco, Texas

George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering

4.5 (4862 reviews)

1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706

American restaurant
Bar

About George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering - steak house in Waco, Texas

Old-school operation offering hearty American fare & drinks in a TV-equipped space.

Customer Review Summary

George's Restaurant Bar & Catering offers a welcoming atmosphere with attentive service. Waitstaff, especially Anna, received high praise for their efficiency and friendliness. The food quality is generally good, with standout items like onion rings, cornbread, and chicken fried steak. While some dishes, like the macaroni and cheese and grilled tilapia, received mixed reviews, most customers were satisfied with their meals overall. The restaurant is busy, especially on game days, but that adds to its vibrant vibe. Parking can be challenging, but it's manageable. Many customers expressed a desire to return, indicating a positive dining experience overall.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Halal food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
3382
4
957
3
283
2
96
1
144
Based on 4862 reviews

Madison Knight

2 months ago

The 1 and only issue we had was my sister said there were 2 of us and for reasons unknown, she assumed the people who came in behind us were with us. The waitress once told there were 2 of us put the extra menus and silverware away. It wasn't loud, but it wasn't quite as it was pretty busy. The waitress we did get was awesome. She wasn't a nuisance always up under you, nor was she inattentive. She was perfect. Always ready to offer refills. I was a little weary of trying to hamburger steak as unlike the picture, which was taken after I made it how I wanted. It comes with grilled onions layered on top. With ketchup, I didn't taste any of the onions. The Mac and cheese I was not a fan of. It was too Gooey. Sticking to the roof of your mouth and nothing else, type Gooey. It was way too much for my taste. The mashed potatoes were said to be garlic, but it's so mild you don't even know it's there. The rolls were given before the meal after you ordered. My sister loved the Sweet Potato Fries. My sister had the grilled tilapia and I tried a bite it was way too slimy for me. She admitted it was and that fish isn't normally slimy like that. Otherwise, it was an excellent meal. If we ever go back to Waco again, this will definitely be the place to eat. We had planned on breakfast, but by the time we got there, it was lunchtime.

Tamera Gray

4 months ago

The parking is not very good, but possible. Once you get in the atmosphere is very welcoming. Our waitress was amazing and very attentive to us as well as 2 large groups. Major kudos. The food was pretty good!!!! The onion rings were phenomenal! The cornbread has whole corn and jalapeños inside and was so moist! We will be back. My only regret was not coming sooner.

Jake Hewitt

4 months ago

George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering is a great spot to watch sports, have a beer, and get some grub. The chicken tenders and fries were great and the sides are really good. The place was quite busy which makes sense for college football Saturdays. The shrimp wrapped in bacon kept coming by and I’ll be ordering that next time.

jared dornak

4 months ago

We came here for dinner and let me tell you, the atmosphere was unparalleled. I was very impressed with the vibe and the unique place that this is. The chicken fried steak is fantastic and the drinks are large! They have great prices, nice staff, and so many TVs for sports. I would definitely recommend this for someone who wants a unique Waco place to eat.

Chris Martin

6 months ago

We stopped on the way to Austin on a whim and were really glad we did. Our server was Anna and she greeted is quickly and got our order right away. We had the Buffalo chicken sandwich and the Broccoli and grilled chicken baked potato. Both were fantastic and came out pretty fast. We'll definitely have to try George's on our next trip down 35!

Tanzira Najnin

1 year ago

We went there on a Thursday night and had around 15 minutes of wait time. The server was nice. We ordered their fried mushroom for appetizer. It was very crunchy from the outside and soft inside. The portion is pretty good. It came it with ranch. Then we ordered their chicken fried steak and mixed fajita plate. We ordered 8oz steak and it was huge! 4oz would be more than enough I believe. The fajita plate was good too. But next time I would order beef fajita only because the beef was so good! We took their onion rings on top of the fajita and obviously couldn’t finish it. Oh, forgot to mention about their bread and butter that was served before the entree. The bread is very good as well. Super soft and very tasty. I would recommend trying their food if you’re in the area.

Raymond Rutherford

4 weeks ago

Awesome customer service!! Especially for a large group. Will definitely recommend to my company to keep using.

Howard Harris

9 months ago

We had exceptional service tonight, our waitress was bright and sort and on the fly with our food and drinks. Our cups never went empty and the food was all very delicious. The potato skins were hot and cooked to perfection. The grilled shrimp and Coconut shrimp was marvelously done. I ordered the seafood feast and the only slight complaint I have is on the size of the catfish filet and they could have been slightly crispier.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 6:30 AM–12 AM
Monday 6:30 AM–12 AM
Saturday 6:30 AM–12 AM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 6:30 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–12 AM

Price Range

$10–20