Uptown Blanco Restaurant

Moved to Blanco 8 months ago. COVId had things still kinda weird but as things got back to normal we were glad to finally get a chance to come into eat. I was angry with myself that we hadn’t come in sooner. The crab cakes were the best I have ever had and I’ve had them all over the US. Not too much stuffing filler and plenty of moist crab bites with a beautiful sauce. I had the chicken fried steak because I saw in the reviews how so wine wise really liked it. Wow, also one of the best I have ever had. Perfect juicy bites from a delicate cut of beef. No grizzle! The gravy, mashed potato’s and asparagus were excellent. My wife had the Caesar salad with a piece of salmon added. She really liked it, I tried some and wasn’t as fond but still good. We followed up with the Crème Brûlée with blueberries which was delicious but could have been a bit bigger. Put me total bill less tip was $125 with a bottle of wine. We’ll be back for sure!

Unimposing facade leads into a lovely dining area. You cannot park directly out front, so parking is available wherever you find it. We were seated promptly and received excellent service. Lunch menu includes salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and entrees like chicken fried steak. Beer and wine choices are numerous. I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich plate, which was scrumptious. Others enjoyed the crab cakes and grilled shrimp appetizers. Rave reviews for them both. We enjoyed our meals so much we went out of our way to tell the manager...! Dessert is available. Prices are very reasonable and we would love to return for dinner.

We held our rehearsal dinner at Uptown Blanco in the spring and it was wonderful! They have a private area that is perfect for events. My husband and I met with the manager and the chef prior to our date to discuss the menu. He was great at communicatiion to make the event run smoothly and meet our needs. All of our entrees, appetizers, and desserts were delicious. I especially loved the BBQ shrimp and the bacon-wrapped meatloaf was a hit. Great selection of beer and wine. The servers were professional and courteous. My family felt welcome and were treated like special guests. Overall incredible experience!

Love this restaurant. Good quality ingredients. Love the ambiance. The architecture is just terrific!!! Go look CLOSELY at the large framed "artwork" on the far wall from the entrance. Priceless. So glad it was salvaged, valued and displayed in the manner it is done. Great staff. Know by name by our 2nd visit. Had lunch here too. Just be forewarned that due to staff shortages all over, it impacts them as well. We went at "off hours" so timely service was not an issue. Be patient, kind and understanding. We're thinking of coming here for our anniversary. We'll definitely make reservations, if we do. Just a heads-up. What a fantastic building and grounds. Highly recommend a stroll. There's a jail from the 1800s that can be seen in the courtyard, from the back window. Also a beautiful, beautiful mosaic fountain can be seen from that same window. The details, the care and concern for maintaining it's history is to be HIGHLY commended. I'm looking forward to attending one of the performing arts events so I can peek into the ballroom upstairs, as well.

The spinach Swiss omelet with added mushrooms and onions is perfection ($10.40 comes hashbrowns and toast)! The scrumptious pancakes (a vanilla muffin) were huge and fluffy. The waitress Valen was perfection in assisting someone in my group with celiac. The building inside immaculate with old word charm. It was a highlight to enjoy this gem.

Restaurant Recently Re-opened* Such a beautiful, historic building! We thoroughly enjoyed our Valentine's day lunch here. From the moment you step in the door, it's a great experience. We were greeted with hospitality that you don't always see anymore. The gentleman was excited about the building and was a pleasure to speak with about the plans for this Arts complex as well as his menu recommendations. We enjoyed the Duck Confit Egg Rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce, the Rueben sandwich and the Muffuletta. Each sandwich comes with your choice of Sweet potato, zucchini, regular fries or a petite salad. We had a very pleasant waiter and the server that brought the food was just as nice. I definitely look forward to seeing the theater re-open for performances and this beautiful center to be a vibrant spot in this sweet little town. A strange side note but worth mentioning... The bathrooms are definitely worth looking at. They are so unique!