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Giddings Downtown Restaurant

155 West Austin St., Hwy. 290 West, Giddings, TX 78942
1 979.542.2201
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Ranked #6 of 16 restaurants in Giddings
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- 16 May 2013
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Bastrop, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We were looking for a quick sit down lunch and we found the place. During lunch, they offer a special with 1 entree or 2 entree plate with 2 sides, bread and a drink. It's cafeteria style lunch. The food selection is all comfort food. The portions were generous size. They do offer a menu selection. We look forward visiting... More

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Houston, Texas
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163 reviews 163 reviews
83 restaurant reviews
129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Loved the building as we entered. We were greeted with a smile and sat instantly. It was lunch and all they served was a minimal, but good, Furrs-like option with your choice of 1 meat and 2 veggies and a basic salad. Chicken fried steak was good quality, tender and flavored well. The sweet tea was heaven! We took a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

Super service, wonderful food, steak was so flavorful and tender no sauce needed. The bread pudding was moist with a special spice.

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Bluffton,Tx
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20 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

I have eaten here a few times and each time it was great. The building was built in the 1920's I think,It has high ceilings and the decor is great. There is parking in the back of the building. The service to top notch and the food is the same. They have all you can eat catfish that is made... More

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Giddings, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013 via mobile

Steak night was quite wonderful! As always the sevice was great! Thank you for such a delicious meal. We left with very nothing but full bellies and to go boxes! If you have a chance try the mudslide dessert :)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013 via mobile

First time visit and will definitely return...great hometown feel and quality food...very personable wait staff. Loved it!

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Giddings, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

There's only one way to go for us....lunch buffet. All perfectly cooked home cooking with a soul food flair. I always get liver and onions or meat loaf. I've asked if I can get take outs of their turnip greens. I don't see why people order off the menu. They must not be local.

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Berkeley, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Thurs. and Sat. are "Steak Night" - we split an enormous, perfectly cooked ribeye with sides - excellent mashed potatoes, okay green beans (kinda overcooked, with bacon, southern style) and the dinner salad. Huge portions, good food, excellent value and also excellent service. It's a place where locals come to eat, so it was lively but not noisy. I'd definitely... More

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Dallas, TX
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

I arrived early for dinner at the Giddings Downtown Restaurant after a recommendation from the tourism center. Parking was in the back in a large lot. My waiter was very friendly and helpful and my dinner was delivered surprisingly fast. I started with the one-trip salad bar and ordered the chicken fried steak. Dinner came with two sides and a... More

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