Duane Lamb
Great food! Great Texas wines. My wife and I shared a house salad which was quite big and delicious. She ordered the halibut and I ordered the fried shrimp. We were both very happy with our meals. The halibut was not overcooked like most places overcooked fish which we were really grateful for. Chef Steve and host Emily and their entire staff are fantastic! They also have Texas wines. We ordered the Mourvedre from William Chris which we highly recommend.
… moreMarlene willis
We had such an enjoyable meal. Three of us ordered the Surf and Turf. The filet was cooked perfectly medium rare with just the right seasonings. The shrimp were delicious, tender and not overcooked at all. Ambiance was lovely with impeccable service. We make an annual trip to Blanco and already plan to come to Chess Club Steak House next year, if not before. Thank you for a delightful time.
… moreChow Down Dude TX
Stopped in while passing through Blanco, Texas on 281. Keep hearing about how good it is, so of course the intrigue got the best of us. I was wanting a traditional eggs and meat breakfast, but our server said the Chicken Fried Steak was “Award Winning”…….so I HAD to try it!! Lol. I added a Blueberry Pancake as well.
He did also said we should try a sample of everything to see how good it all is.
My wife got the Chess Club Breakfast plate and added French Toast.
Chicken Fried Steak Plate 7/10 – the homemade gravy was the star here. The CFS was good, but not the best. It did have a good breading but could have been cooked slightly longer as it had no crispness to it. The seasoning was lacking a little as well. It was a slightly thicker cut of meat and tender, so that was a plus. The gravy had a great flavor profile just like my family makes. The eggs and bacon were done up right and enjoyable. The potatoes were very good.
Blueberry Pancake 7/10 – light and fluffy with just enough density to make it hearty. The blueberries were plentiful but not overwhelming.
Chess Club Breakfast Plate 8/10 – the eggs were supposed to be over medium (yellow runny but the white cooked) and they were a little overdone. The flavor was still good though. The sausage patties tasted fresh and flavorful.
French Toast 5/10 – thick bread but not much flavor. Maybe more cinnamon needed? The syrup was cold not warm.
Service 9/10 – the entire staff was extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. Kudos y’all.
Atmosphere 8/10 – nice cozy, country cafe in a quaint little Hill Country town.
Overall 8/10 – definitely suggest this place. Everyone that told us about the Chess Club Cafe was spot on.
… moreBob Allen
This is a much-needed addition to the area with a slight upscale steakhouse. They have done it right. The food was great, and the service was tops, and prices were in line with what was delivered to the table.
Will definitely return
… moreT Hackworth
Service was good. The play was packed. The food was ok. They chicken fried chicken could have had more seasoning. The California club chicken wrap was on the dry side. Chips were a little on the stale side. I would go back to try something else.
… moreJeffrey Collins
Donna was our server and she was sooooo sweet! The food was incredible but the SERVICE was out of this world and that makes all the difference. We started with the biscuits and gravy, our friends had waffles, chicken & waffles, and an omelet. They all loved their dishes. There was a wait so try to show up a little early to put your name down. They don’t take phone reservations. It is worth the wait. They have awards for being the best in the area… I believe it. This is a stop you should make if your in the area.
… moreMelissa Fleming
Best place to eat here so far! We had breakfast here on our last day. Large portions and the food was delicious. I had bacon eggs over medium, potatoes (home fries) and toast. The BREAD is homemade and so very good. Our waitress/cashier was very sweet and answered my questions about the history of the place. We’re definitely coming here for lunch next time we come to Blanco TX. P.S. I started eating before I thought of taking a photo because it looked so good.
… moreJanet Miertschin
Food is fabulous! Loved everting we ate plus the wines were amazing! It’s a comfortable and intimate setting for a delicious meal with friends or your special one. We will definitely be back.
… moreJuliane White
First time here, and I’m glad I made the trip. We had the breakfast combo plate and the quiche plate. Everything was delicious and hot. We arrived at 8am, and within 30 minutes, the place was packed. The service was great as well!
… moreBrigitte Reyna
This restaurant has been here for a looong time and it’s well known by locals.
The first thing you’ll notice as soon as you get in is all the homemade pastries they offer. The pudding bread is pretty good.
Honestly the food looks amazing and my friend told me the omelets anda pancakes are the best!! She’s being coming here for over 5 years
Unfortunately they don’t offer vegan options or many vegetarian ones. You need to create them when you order. Also, when they provide syrup they come is plastic little packages. That sucks.
The staff is very friendly and the place is clean.
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