cate miller
My boyfriend and I had a lovely date night at The Dean! It felt like we had the whole place to ourselves, which other than a few people at the bar, we really did! It made it super romantic and overall was an awesome experience. That said, I wish the seats around us had been filled. This place was awesome and deserves to be hopping at dinner time! Don’t let the fact that it’s in a hotel turn you away. The atmosphere was awesome, the decorations were fun and on theme, the food was delicious and came out perfectly, and the staff were all friendly and attentive. Special shout out to our lovely server Cameron (I hope I got that right?!!) and Jordan who checked in a extended a warm welcome. We will definitely be back:-)
… moreJarrek Hartsell
Overall it is a good dinner spot. The food was pretty tasty. Maybe some room for improvement but a solid 8/10. The decor and design is great and exactly what you’d expect from a restaurant called “The Dean”. The cocktails were pretty solid as well. Definitely worth trying if you are looking for a place to try nearby or staying at the Hilton.
… moreBohdanna Khmilevska
Great experience overall. The service was excellent—Sarah was attentive and always made sure we had everything we needed. The food was very good, especially the pork belly, which alone is worth coming back for. The atmosphere was amazing; the only small note is that the R&B/ Hip hop music didn’t quite match the vibe. Still, a wonderful spot and we’d definitely return.
… moreCody Lindsey (CCL)
First time at The Dean, looking for a birthday dinner spot — two low-key adults, years of trying restaurants hither and yon, happy with a Michelin star or a Happy Meal, as long as it’s done well. As soon as we walked in, the attention to detail was everywhere. Thoughtful decor and furniture, leaning into the cheeky “academic” theme but subtly. Surprising ambience, you’d never guess you’re in a hotel. Manager Jordan showed us around (including the speakeasy…shhhh…), made us feel instantly welcome, and he checked on us at the end of the evening. Our server, Sarah, had a big smile and great info, attentive but never pushy. Enjoyed a few cocktails, dipped into the extensive wine and whiskey list a bit. But the food is always the decider, right? Spoiler alert: everything was fantastic. This is a steakhouse menu, single sheet, not trying to be fancy or razzle-dazzle you with wacky variations or twenty pages of menu options, allowing the kitchen to really emphasize depth of flavor, seasoning, detail. The short rib fries were rich and balanced, the tuna fresh and bright. Basic sides like mashed potatoes easily held their own and more. The sauces were textbook examples of the skill, and that’s hard to do. Desserts kept the quality going (as we found out later; took those to go on account of being royally stuffed). All well and good, but the steaks: hooo, boy. This is Texas, so one best bring it. Didn’t even get the most expensive cuts, and my wife and I were astonished. Perfect sear, cooked exactly to requested temp, and (sounds like a cliché, but trust me) in the case of the filet barely needed a knife, it was so tender. There are several very reliable, well-established beef slinging joints in this town who should be nervous. I hope it wasn’t just a particularly good day for the meat supplier (and the kitchen staff, and the servers, and the bartender, and everyone else) — but we will surely be back to find out. Happy birthday, indeed.
… moreCarson Paul Walker
Sara and Jordan were absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious, everything was cooked to perfection, and let’s not forget that the service was absolutely immaculate. Make sure to take a special trip to the Hilton College Station and dine at the Dean and ensure that you ask for Sarah as a waitress. I definitely will be back again, and this was absolutely a fine dining exquisite experience!
… moreMeredith Mitchell
My friends and I came here for my birthday and had an amazing time! I almost forgot we were in College Station! The place is beautiful and has such a nice vibe and ambience. The design of the place is so nice. The service was great. Our server, Jordan, was very attentive but not overbearing, he was friendly and did an amazing job. The food was good. I had the short ribs with mashed potatoes and it was tender with nice flavor. The drinks were great- very light and refreshing, not too sweet (The Fame and Fire and Bee’s Knees with Tequila). I was a little underwhelmed by the fries but I did enjoy the crab cake!
… moreJake Hewitt
The Dean restaurant and bar inside the Hilton College Station was a great atmosphere and Leah, the bartender was a great conversationalist. I got their take on a Naked and Famous and it was really good. I didn’t stick around for dinner but the food looked and smelled nice.
… moreKaty Filsell
This was one of the most phenomenal restaurants
I have been to! We went for my friend’s 21st birthday and received nothing less than VIP treatment the entire time we were there. Jordan and Leah were incredibly attentive the entire time, going above and beyond to make sure my friend’s birthday was memorable. The food was delicious, both dessert and main courses (shout out Gary!) and they even let us stay later to take some photos. I will definitely be returning and recommending this place every chance I get!
… moreYolanda Berryhill
Our waiter, Jordan, was great—very polite, attentive, and moved with a real sense of urgency. The service made the entire dinner experience delightful. I ordered the Far and Fire cocktail and it was excellent, and my friend really enjoyed the Bee’s Knees. I also had the salmon, which was very flavorful. Overall, it was a delightful meal and a wonderful dining experience.
… moreIsland Man
The inside is very nice. A glass ceiling open to the sky!
Real metal utensils, cloth napkins, ceramic plates and glass drink water.
My waitress Sarah was perfect, just the right amount of attention with a friendly cool attitude. I ordered the Dean Burger with no bun. Kind of boring when you see the other items on the menu but a burger just sounded good tonight.
They have numerous delicious sounding entrees I will have to try next time I stay at the hotel.
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