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Serving Texas inspired specialties with a gourmet twist, the Gage Hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers a refined menu that changes seasonally and utilizes high-quality ingredients including locally sourced wild game, beef, fowl and fresh seafood served with vegetables and herbs grown in our own Gage Garden. An extensive wine list, including the hotels private label wine selection, signature cocktails and a variety of delicious house made desserts round out an extraordinary culinary experience that showcases far West Texas dining at its very best.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 102 Northwest 1st st Highway 90w, Marathon, TX 79842
Phone: (432) 386-4205
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Reservations: gagehotel.com
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Reviews
Ari Varona
Made reservations for dinner on Thanksgiving. The service staff was super friendly even on an especially busy night. We made the hour drive from Marfa since everything was closed and I would drive an hour back and forth to eat here again. Highly recommend the fried quail. The cocktails were nice and the ambiance was pleasant with some live music.
… moreMichael
Nice looking restaurant and food was average, but the service was a real disappointment. My wife and I ordered a filet special for 2, we asked if half of the steak could be cooked a bit more (simply slice the steak in half). Our waitress said “I am not even going to ask the chef because he will just yell at me”. So apparently what the chef wants is more important than what the customer wants. Then we were told many of the deserts were sold out so we asked if we could pre order some, which we did. This also didn’t matter because even though we pre ordered our deserts they were given away to someone else. At the end of the night we spent $500 for food that was ok, and service that was terrible.
… moreJessica Kinsey
I loved everything about this restaurant! The food was spectacular, and the service by Keisha was the BEST! We cannot wait to come back again.
… moreClay Vaughan
I wanted to share this thoughtfully and fairly.
Last night I got food poisoning after dining at 12 Gage Restaurant. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans, along with two Texas Old Fashioneds. My wife had the chicken. The service itself was good, and the staff during dinner were kind and attentive.
The harder part was how things were handled afterward. This trip was our anniversary, and getting sick overnight was a real disappointment. When I mentioned the situation to the hotel front desk the next morning while canceling our reservation for that evening, the response was essentially, “That’s terrible,” and nothing more. No follow-up, no acknowledgment, no attempt to make things right.
I’m not writing this out of anger. Things happen. Food safety issues can occur even at good establishments. What mattered most to me was how it was handled afterward, and that part felt lacking.
I genuinely hope management takes this seriously, reviews food safety practices, and empowers their team to respond with more care when guests have an experience like this, especially when it affects a special occasion.
Wishing them all the best and hoping this helps prevent it from happening to someone else.
… moreLast night I got food poisoning after dining at 12 Gage Restaurant. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans, along with two Texas Old Fashioneds. My wife had the chicken. The service itself was good, and the staff during dinner were kind and attentive.
The harder part was how things were handled afterward. This trip was our anniversary, and getting sick overnight was a real disappointment. When I mentioned the situation to the hotel front desk the next morning while canceling our reservation for that evening, the response was essentially, “That’s terrible,” and nothing more. No follow-up, no acknowledgment, no attempt to make things right.
I’m not writing this out of anger. Things happen. Food safety issues can occur even at good establishments. What mattered most to me was how it was handled afterward, and that part felt lacking.
I genuinely hope management takes this seriously, reviews food safety practices, and empowers their team to respond with more care when guests have an experience like this, especially when it affects a special occasion.
Wishing them all the best and hoping this helps prevent it from happening to someone else.
kristie smith
Great fine dining establishment in the middle of nowhere. It is attached to the Gage Hotel. I would suggest reservations in advance, as it is busier than you might think. We had the quail appetizer, which was crispy and juicy, with a great sauce.
We had the filet and the NY strip. Both were cooked perfectly. Tres Leches for dessert, which was the perfect end to the meal.
… moreWe had the filet and the NY strip. Both were cooked perfectly. Tres Leches for dessert, which was the perfect end to the meal.
Kelly Dowe
Excellent restaurant! Top tier food and service. Our waitress Tina was excellent – friendly, prompt, and available without ever interrupting. The foot was outstanding. The fried quail appetizer was delicious, definitely worth a try if you are there. Caesar salad was so fresh. Entrees were very good, and the date sponge (cake) for desert was as good as any desert I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely return the next time I’m in Marathon!
… moreSamuel Brooks
Honest Review
Wow — what a disappointment for a place often called the local “gem.” Or more accurately, the only gem in Marathon.
Caesar Salad
Odd right out of the gate: avocado on a Caesar.
Served slightly room temp, nearly zero croutons, iceberg lettuce only, and mini tomatoes ringed around the edge. Unique, sure — but not in a good way. Dressing was fine, nothing memorable.
Cocktails (Major Miss)
My wife is very particular about margaritas.
The night before, she had two at the White Buffalo Bar — both terrible and unfinished.
Tonight, she spelled it out:
• Patron or 1792
• Agave
• Grand Marnier
• Lime
That’s it. Somehow… they still messed it up. Impressive in the wrong way.
Mains
• Two filets: solid cuts of meat — no complaints there
• Fingerling potatoes: very crispy, very tasty — well done, kitchen
Fish of the Day (Fail)
Salmon.
Except the server forgot to put the order in, then we waited 30+ minutes for it to come out. When it finally arrived, it looked like a frozen, resealed fillet from DG Market in Alpine, and it was overcooked to death.
Kids’ Food
Even the chicken tenders were bad. That’s usually the safest order anywhere — not here.
Bottom Line
For the reputation, pricing, and expectations — this was a letdown.
• Some solid proteins
• Potatoes were the highlight
• Service mistakes
• Weak cocktails
• Inconsistent kitchen execution
When you’re the only “nice” option in town, expectations go up. This didn’t come close to meeting them.
Not a gem. Just the only option.
… moreWow — what a disappointment for a place often called the local “gem.” Or more accurately, the only gem in Marathon.
Caesar Salad
Odd right out of the gate: avocado on a Caesar.
Served slightly room temp, nearly zero croutons, iceberg lettuce only, and mini tomatoes ringed around the edge. Unique, sure — but not in a good way. Dressing was fine, nothing memorable.
Cocktails (Major Miss)
My wife is very particular about margaritas.
The night before, she had two at the White Buffalo Bar — both terrible and unfinished.
Tonight, she spelled it out:
• Patron or 1792
• Agave
• Grand Marnier
• Lime
That’s it. Somehow… they still messed it up. Impressive in the wrong way.
Mains
• Two filets: solid cuts of meat — no complaints there
• Fingerling potatoes: very crispy, very tasty — well done, kitchen
Fish of the Day (Fail)
Salmon.
Except the server forgot to put the order in, then we waited 30+ minutes for it to come out. When it finally arrived, it looked like a frozen, resealed fillet from DG Market in Alpine, and it was overcooked to death.
Kids’ Food
Even the chicken tenders were bad. That’s usually the safest order anywhere — not here.
Bottom Line
For the reputation, pricing, and expectations — this was a letdown.
• Some solid proteins
• Potatoes were the highlight
• Service mistakes
• Weak cocktails
• Inconsistent kitchen execution
When you’re the only “nice” option in town, expectations go up. This didn’t come close to meeting them.
Not a gem. Just the only option.
Jedi Dad
This place is so overrated. After being sat at our table it took at least 10 minutes before we even had a waitress come to our table. I got my cocktail probably 30 minutes after ordering it and it took over an hour to get our food. The Caesar salad was good but the croutons were not. The green beans, mashed potatoes and steak were all cold. The chicken fried steak was just average and the half chicken was dry. My son and wife loved the tres leches and crème brûlée. The service was extremely slow and not that friendly. And the prices for what you get are absolutely ridiculous.
… moreAngela Saa
One of the best dining experiences in Texas. Got a reservation months ago and definitely recommend getting a resy in advance (the weekend I went was the Marathon2Marathon event). Appetizers were yummy. Chicken fried steak was bigger than my face and the jalapeño gravy had a nice kick to it. Comes with a side of veggies and mashed potato underneath the fried steak. Would definitely come again. The patio and restaurant are just so beautiful.
… moreWandering Adventurer
We had a lovely time at the 12 Gage Restaurant. Adrian is a wonderful server. The quail appetizer was good. Steak frites: also good. Rack of lamb was wonderful. I really enjoyed the Texas Old Fashioned and the “dessert” Carajillo. It was quiet and quite pleasant. Of course, it’s just a short walk from The Gage hotel (or any where in Marathon). Pretty sure we will be back.
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