High(er)-End

First-class dining in a comfortable environment? We'll take that all day every day. Akaushi beef, premium Wagyu beef. Fresh-caught deep-water seafood. I teach high school, so I've never been able to eat there, but it sounds awesome. Wine Spectator also gave 135 Prime the Award of Excellence in 2016 and 2017.
1201 Hewitt Drive
4:30pm-10pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun

This lovely Rhodesian-inspired bistro offers fresh seafood, beef wellington, beef tenderloin, lamb shank and other delicious entrees and appetizers to go with coffee-infused cocktails.
1424 Washington Avenue
5pm-10pm Tue-Sat; 5pm-9pm Sun; Closed Mon

Nestled inside the Cambria Hotel, the BLVD Steakhouse has your fine dining needs! From steaks to vegetarian dishes to choice craft beer, The BLVD has you covered!
110 South Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd
6am-10:30am, 5-9pm Sun; 6-10:30am, 5-10pm Mon-Thu; 6-10:30am, 5-11pm Fri-Sat

This brand-new upscale experience features chefs all the way from Hell’s Kitchen straight to Waco! Enjoy fine steaks, chops, and fresh seafood at this Woodway location!
13701 Woodway Drive, Bldg 5
4:30pm-10pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun

Whether you want a great steak, fresh seafood and sushi, an intimate spot for your rehearsal dinner, or you just want to split a bottle of wine, or are ready to drop some coin on a Macallan 25, DiamondBack's is the place for you.
217 Mary Avenue
4pm-10pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun

With authentic Mexican recipes from Michoacan, Mexico City, Puebla and Jalisco, Hecho En Waco is changing the game in downtown Waco with a full menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Their margaritas are made with fresh fruit juice, and their mojitos are second-to-none. Sit out on the patio and enjoy your dinner/drinks from the detached bar/restaurant service.
300 South 6th Street
11am-10pm Mon-Thu; 11am-11pm Fri; 9am-11pm Sat; 9am-9pm Sun

This new Japanese steakhouse features food cooked on a Teppanyaki grill, with sushi and sashimi platters available. Top-shelf cocktails are available, as well!
2501 South Jack Kultgen Expressway
11am-2:30pm; 4:30-9:30pm Mon-Thu; 11am-2:30pm, 4:30-10:30pm Fri; 12pm-10:30pm Sat; 12pm-10pm Sun

This steakhouse/burger joint/nacho palace/seafood shop can give you pretty much whatever you want. They have affordable kids specials and a full-service bar full of tongue-in-cheek menu titles. It’s an excellent place to hit up when you want something a little bit off the beaten path.
5102 North 19th Street (Lake Shore and North 19th)
11am-8pm Tue-Thu; 11am-9pm Fri-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon

It used to be called The Elite, Will Johnson, of Centro-Matic fame (don't know music icons Centro-Matic? Shame on you) left me a copy of his new album behind a flower pot on a Saturday morning at The Elite. Then Chip & JoJo, the Patron Saints of Waco, the reason any of us exist, turned it into Magnolia Table, open for breakfast and lunch. They don't take reservations, so you'll just have to get in line like there's Furbies at the end, or something. Try the Avocado Toast if you want to upset The Establishment. While I like to talk crap for no good reason to the detriment of myself and my family, Jo's Buttermilk Biscuits *are* fantastic, and most of their produce and eggs are locally-grown.
2132 South Valley Mills Drive
7am-4pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun

With classic Southern dining and partnerships with local farmers, Milo All Day's menu rotates to suit whatever local produce is the freshest. Milo also features patio dining, so it's a great spot to park it outside and watch Waco go by.
1020 Franklin Avenue
11am-9pm Mon, Thu; 11am-10pm Fri; 9:30am-10pm Sat; 10am-8pm Sun; Closed Tue

Eclectic coastal dining with live entertainment and artisanal cocktails in a historic, art deco-inspired space featuring a raw bar, open kitchen, and Chef's Table experience.
319 South 4th Street
5pm-12am Mon-Sun