Ronin Restaurant

Review №1

Rating: 5

This is a precious restaurant with unique and homey vibes and delightful dishes. In particular the red snapper and chicken fried steak are to die for. The snapper was one of the best fish preparations I have had, and certainly one of the best this far inland. The grits and veggies served with the snapper were exceptional. They were creamy without losing their shape, snap, or integrity. The chicken fried steak was wonderful. Its a huge portion but so delicious its hard not to finish (and kind of hard to share, I had to beg for a second bite!). Really excellent ambiance and food. Service was a bit slow, but they were busy. A few more servers would help, but the meal didnt lose any quality because of the busy evening. Parking: Massive amounts of parking. On weekdays there is no issue finding a well-lit and nearby spot.

Date: 5 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 2

6:45pm reservation and no one took our order until almost 7:20pm including drinks. a lot of sitting waiting for any service. food arrived cold (seasoned gulf shrimp - not very flavorful either) and before our wine. we had to ask if our wine was coming or not. great concept but over priced for what we experienced. lost interest in their moonlight dinner due to this terrible experience. should ve gone to republic or porters.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Highly recommended. I love this place. The atmosphere, service, appetizers, entree, drinks and dessert were amazing.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

The whole experience was great. The cheeseburger, steak and elotes were amazing. 10/10. We live in Arizona and were visiting and now we re bummed we don t have a ronin back home!

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Beautiful, historical restaurant. Very nice wait-staff. Very good food. Love the farm to table freshness.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Very interesting menu. Burgers were great I d prefer it cooked more but I don t mind medium temp. Blueberry Joy Cheese bread is really good I suggest you try it. Drinks are good but I don t like sitting this close to people at all, so no real privacy unless there is some seating elsewhere. Server was very very nice, I would come back just for the kindness. Soufflé for dessert was great , also no Tiramisu here.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 2

Had been looking forward to returning to Ronin all week, but unfortunately had an infuriating experience last night. The food took forever to arrive because the restaurant was also serving a large event next door. As a result everything on our plates had gone cold or dry. Nor did anyone come to apologize or check in during our ridiculously long wait for our food. When we mustered up the courage to say something afterwards, the entire issue was barely acknowledged or addressed. We saw several other tables frustrated as well, and also being left in the dark. For the prices they charge and the quality they espouse, Ronin should care enough to shut down the dining room if they will be serving a large event that will result in inferior food and service for regular guests. Or clearly train staff to handle such evenings so that they re not caught unprepared and flustered either. That said, the decor is always lovely and the drinks are always great.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great restaurant and the food is incredible. Service is a bit slow, best to order all dishes at one time because you can t be sure when the waitress will come back around. Overall, one of our favorite places to eat because the food is incredible.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

We ate at Ronin for the first time tonight. The food was amazing. This place is a treasure. Vegetarian options: The menu was limited tonight but there was a great vegetarian option. I had a grilled eggplant and veggie dish.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

My wife and I booked a reservation here for our anniversary. We sat at our table for 15 minutes before being greeted, and once we were finally greeted nothing was said about our wait. A large party was seated after us in the same room and they had drinks before we were even looked at. We wanted a nice experience for our anniversary so we decided to just leave after that. Also a small thing, but in the reservation they asked if we were celebrating anything and we put anniversary. Why are you going to ask about that if you aren t going to do anything about it?

Date: 3 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Ronin was extremely beautiful and we LOVED the history of the building. The owners were very kind and the food was extremely fresh and delicious!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 2

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

The first thing that made an impression was the prices. Truthfully I dont mind paying for good food and environment. I was expecting elevated cooking for the cost. It did not stand up to the cost. I had what was purported to be lamb shank but it was so salty it could have been anything. My sons steak was not special and I have cooked better in my own kitchen. The mashed potatos across the table were all too salty. To be honest the best dishes were the sweet potato and the hamburger. At an average of 60 bucks per person for what tasted like crock pot recipes I dont think well go back unless we hear they have changed their menu. The wait staff were friendly, efficient and professional.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

Came here for a celebratory graduation dinner with a party of 9. Extremely disappointing and the manager didn t even say sorry. ): Got to the restaurant at 5:45 and didn t leave until 8 because the service was so slow. It seemed like our waitress was also bartending, so we didn t get the best service at all. Our drinks took forever to come out and our waitress only checked in every 30 minutes. It took us an hour to put a food order in. To start, the $40 charcuterie boards are enough for 2 people. Not worth the price. My dad s New York Strip was NOT a New York strip and inedible. My brother and sister s burgers were dry and unevenly cooked, fries were soggy. My husband s Wagyu chicken fried steak was extremely tough and borderline inedible. My orange chicken was cheap and comparable to the quality of a mall Chinese food stall and then charged us $35 for it. LOL! Extremely disappointing and EXTREMELY overpriced. They comped us for some drinks and my dad s steak but like I said, didn t even apologize. Do better!!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

This place does farm to table right. Might be the best burger I ve ever had. Candied bacon, grilled onions, bread and butter pickle spear. No detail is left unattended to. The craft cocktail menu is the stuff of legends. The staff is friendly, attentive, knowledgeable in short fitting everything else that is Ronin. Go out of your way to make a stop here and you won t be disappointed.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Amazing restaurant in Bryan. The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is perfect and the service is excellent. Great for a date or family dinner.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 1

Sad. Food was not farm to table. Where out of several things burger was garbage, fires cold they gave a free desert which was terrible.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 1

Bread and the chicken fried steak were decent per reviews. The rest was inedible or not available. I do not recommend. They boast of farm to table but just not put together well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Very nice beautiful place. The menu is seasonal and the food was delicious.I cant wait to come back and try something else. I had the chicken fried steak, potatoes and greens. Tender, well seasoned and delicious. The cocktails were also tasty. The server we had was ok. The one serving the table next to us did a fantastic job. We over heard him explaining the menu in great detail for them. Hope we get him next time. For sure give this place a try!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The food was great. The farm bread was amazing. The chicken fried steak and gravy are definitely a must try! Good atmosphere, the tables are a little tight but it was Valentines Day when we dined here, so that is understandable. Our waiter was a little inattentive but again, it was Valentine s Day, so I guess it s to be expected. Overall, great experience. We will be back.. super excited to see how the menu changes with the seasons. Be sure and give Ronin a try if you have not. You will not be disappointed.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

I ve been to ronin a few times before this is the first time the food was just ok at best the portions were much much smaller than previous time - the shrimp pasta was laughable (legit the size of an appetizer) - we had to order another main. Even the roasted chicken has been reduced to basically a chicken leg. Not sure what happened but def sad as this was a go to spot for me :(

Date: 8 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Every time I go there the food is so yummy and drinks are amazing! Always a good time! 100% recommend!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Many of us had a really bitter vegetable in several of our dishes. I think it was a turnip but it was just so bitter. No one in our party was able to enjoy the taste and ruined many of our entrees. The steak was good but felt it was too expensive for the ounce size. Staff was nice and was trying to be accommodating for our large party on a busy night,

Date: 9 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

After wanting to come here for dinner for a while, coming here and eating was a letdown. We had oysters, a dessert, and a couple drinks here. The dessert we got with succotash left much to be desired. The drinks were alright but very overpriced for what they were, and the oysters were pretty good but strongly tasting of spinach. It was a disappointment.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

The service was wonderful-kind,generous, the atmosphere lovely-rustic and homey, the food left for wanting- mediocre and burnt

Date: 9 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Food so good you gotta vocalize your satisfaction with every bite.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

We walked in with great expectations and waited 30 minutes for anyone to come to our table. I had to go to the hostess to ask for a server. We went ahead and ordered our drinks, appetizers and meal, since we had so long to look at the menu, Then waited another 30 minutes for our drinks and then another 20 after that for our food. Luckily the food was delicious, but the wait time was extreme and very frustrating.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

What a find here in BCS! This is what youd expect in a larger market. Beautiful interior, excellent spirits program, top notch food. Do not miss if you are visiting BCS. If you live here...like us, put it on your rotation!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

A bustling, fine dining experience, Ronin offers delicious, high quality cuisine with an effort to provide local farm to table options when available. It was extremely busy the evening we visited, and despite having a reservation, the hostess lost us in the chaos of the evening. We waited 50 minutes for a waitress to take our order. Despite the long wait, we had a wonderful time and the food turned out perfectly. Due to the extended wait, we were offered a complimentary dessert, which was appreciated. We may not have had the best experience for such a fine dining establishment, but we had a wonderful evening regardless. Reservations highly recommended.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 3

Service was great, the food came out cold and pretty bland.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

It is not the first time I come to Ronin, but this time was a bit disappointing experience. I ordered the lamb ragout, which was tasty, but the papardele was too thick and hard. The raclette starter has too much apple jam on it. I have been already in the restaurant and it was great.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Best cheese plate ever!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

The cheese was amazing! I was so impressed!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Ronin s house salad and cheese boards are perfect for any event! Definite Crowd pleaser!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Ronin donated for a Clink event and we were so happy with the salad!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Loved the cheese boards and garden salads!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Food and drinks were absolutely amazing, but honestly the simple deliciousness of the bread and salted butter was so good. It got exactly what I wanted that I didnt even know I wanted. Definitely check it out.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

Date: 11 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Lovely location in the old Ice House. Nicely decorated. Staff were professional friendly and efficient. The food was fresh, well prepped and tasty

Date: 11 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 1

the worst hostess I ve ever experienced We were super excited to try Ronin. We had a group of 16 and were out to celebrate several birthdays in our family, 14/16 drove over 2 hours to celebrate with us. Anyways, the hostess seemed to have an agenda to ruin the night from the start. I really cannot even put into words how condescending she was. We brought in a small cake to mark the occasion and the way she came down and shamed my mother with a how dare you attitude . We don t allow that Her presentation was all off. Then she circled back a few minutes after we were seated to let us know we don t allow outside cakes, but we ll make an exception by adding a $50 cake cutting fee AND I m going to make note of this in your permanent file The way I about spit out my water in shock, like who are you?? The high school principal who caught me without a hall pass?? We were ready to drop some $$$ (on a dinner at a place that didn t look particularly busy for a Saturday night) but she spoiled that for the restaurant. So go ahead, please write in my file because we won t be back. The food was subpar for the price and my order was wrong. The waiters tried to salvage her berating my sweet-as-can-be mother. They never came to cut the cake despite the trouble and fee , and 40% automatic gratuity charge. This restaurant will not survive in our small town being greeted that way and at those prices. If I wanted lashings before my dinner, I can get better food for less elsewhere.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

The appetizers is where it s at! We had the watermelon salad, the oysters, the jalapeño cheese toast, and the jalapeño poppers. The entrees were good but nothing compared to the appetizer. Overall we had a good experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

The most cozy ambience of all time! Food was incredible! Staff was top notch! Kid-friendliness: Chicken fried steak with fries! Food : 5/5 |

Date: 11 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Excellent food excellent service!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

I came here for the first time 2 weeks ago and again tonight. Food and drinks are incredible!

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

Went for dinner at 7pm with a group of 10. We sat and ordered drinks and appetizers and that was fine. Once we ordered dinner we waited for over an hour and a half for our meal to be plated and brought out.

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

This place was close by so we tried it out without a reservation. Was not the best experience. Multiple tables were empty but we did not get seated for 40 minutes. Once seated it took well over an hour to get our food even though the place was nearly empty. The food was average at best. Cool atmosphere otherwise I would have given it a 2.

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Really great food. Service was a bit slow, but not horrible. The concept of farm to table really resonates with me. Their Bloody Marys are awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

We came here for my spouses birthday. We were both very excited to try it out. We made reservations and were promptly seated. Although there was plenty of seating available, they put us at a table 2 ft away from another table that talked the whole time and detracted from the romantic evening that we were trying to attain. We started with the Raclette Toast and were very pleased with it. I got the Maine Diver Scallops and my spouse got the Wagyu Fried Chicken. Scallops were phenomenal and would get them again. Everything about the fried steak, though, was mediocre at best. It was pretty bland, as was the mashed potatoes. No salt, pepper, or butter added to anything. Probably wont be coming back anytime soon.

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 3

Okay, this place was really expensive for very mediocre food. My husband got the chicken fried steak and it really didn t have much flavor and his sides were cold. He said he could see the pass-through from his seat and a lot of meals were sitting ready to go for a while before they were taken to the table. Beers were room temp. My food and drinks were good but definitely overpriced. I do not mind dropping money on food, but if I m going to spend a lot on one meal, I expect to get my money s worth. For the amount of money spent, we could have eaten at Christopher s World Grille or Primrose Path and had much better food/experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Our meal was amazing, our server Helen was so attentive and she made our great evening even better. The 19 year old pastry chef has found his calling! This was our second time at Ronin and look forward to going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Food unremarkable. Had to be returned to the kitchen. Kitchen staff needs training in serving hot dishes.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 2

Bad experience with my food.

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Over rated and over priced! The service and food were both sub par but included a bill of $468.00 for 4 adults and 2 kids!

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

Overpriced and underwhelming! We made reservations to kick off first Friday. The happy hour drink specials were half-priced spirits and cocktails. Sounds good, but the drinks were simply not very good. My margarita was so sour that I couldn t taste the tequila or Cointreau. We ordered the cheese board with charcuterie over $40 the resulting product had far more board than cheese and the $8 charcuterie consisted of six, thin slices of meat three each of salami and chorizo. The tempura veggies were okay, but nothing to rave about. All-in-all, a very poor showing that pretty much guarantees that we won t be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

The server was extremely helpful. She made great suggestions. The food was wonderful! Great place for a special occasion.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 2

Summary - The food wasnt impressive and the service was intermittent at best. We had a reservation for a party of six and were seated at a nice table in front of the bar. We then realized the very busy bartender was also our waiter. He did okay initially but was just too busy to bartend and wait on our table. At one point another waitress came over and said she would be taking over our table only to never be seen again. All and all it was very disappointing for the price and expectations. Ill skip on reviewing the food other to say that it wasnt great.

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Excellent farm to table option

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Expensive. But the food is good.

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

Oh man where do I start? First, I was really excited to eat there! We sat outside on the patio, it was dirty as hell. I still was ready to cocktail and eat. Ordered the shrimp ceviche with the suggested paired cocktail. My friend asked if the Brazos water taste was included in the price! It was not so great. The suggested cocktail arrived about 15 minutes after the ceviche, which did in fact taste like the Brazos. I dont need a server to cater to me, I go to eat with peeps I know, but honestly we begged for a check, like 4x...Boo.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Incredible atmosphere, great service and the fresh farm food blows every other restaurant in the area out of the water.

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

I m a college student and I always love coming to Ronin for date night or special occasions. The dinner experience is unmatched for the area, and their alcohol selection is as good as anything you could find in Austin or better Kid-friendliness: I often see them giving cute kiddo high-chairs if parents request them. And their kids dish is always popular, chicken fried steak bites with mashed potatoes, ketchup and gravy!

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Servings were small. I had shrimp and grits. There were six shrimp ..delicious but small. There was maybe 1/2 cup of grits. The grits were really bland and no seasoning on the table. $34.. pretty proud of a mediocre dish. The wait staff was VERY good. The atmosphere and restaurant was gorgeous. Theres a lot of seating space but bathrooms accommodate only one person. I waited 10 minutes.. two ladies cycled through ladies room while I waited..I checked the door handle several times to make sure I wasnt mistaken. Turned out there was an employee in the bathroom. Not cool with a restaurant full of patrons. I wont be back. Im not one to leave bad reviews.. I leave honest reviews. Christophers World is similar in price but blows a place like Ronin away. Hence , with other options that offer a much better experience.. I have no reason to go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

We celebrated a loved ones birthday during our visit. Every bite and every sip was incredible! The ambiance is perfect. We cant wait to go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

I love the atmosphere!! The chicken fried steak with all the fixings was incredible. The watermelon Marg. was the best one I have ever had. The bartenders and wait staff are so nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places in college station/ Bryan to dine. My friends took me there for my birthday dinner. There menu changes seasonally we tried the new roasted sunchoke salad, which was delicious, and sesame chicken. Amazing complex flavors with thoughtfulness on how to elevate simple ingredients, definitely a place to try if you are foodie. Service is top notch southern treatment with the warm and elegant atmosphere to match. One of our party has Celiacs and they are always very careful and accommodating to his allergy.

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

It was a great experience dining here with my husband along with my son and his girlfriend. I chose the Wagyu Chicken Fried Steak, which was a huge, delicious-tasting portion and came with the most yummy greens and mashed potatoes. Everyone at our table was happy with the food. Elliott was our waiter, and he was eager to please and very well informed about the food, the building, and how to serve.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

It was okay

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

This is such a neat place! Great atmosphere and excellent food! The perfect place to celebrate a special birthday -- and will certainly be back for other special events.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 2

We were in the area and wanted to celebrate our anniversary so I made a reservation. We arrived and they sat us promptly but our server never came to our table until we asked for one. Yet, other parties that arrived after we did were attended to immediately. We missed happy hour and when I asked if we would get a discount being that it wasn t our fault that no one took our order, the server said she would ask. We did get the discount but we learned about it when we saw the check. The server was very dismissive and not engaging at all. Not sure if this is the norm but we went there because we had seen really good reviews. Not the anniversary dinner we were expecting. The food was good. We ordered the chicken fried steak and blackened shrimp pasta and esquites.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 1

Went there with a group of 10, including 4 younger kids, for brunch for a special occasion. This wasnt our first time there with a large group, so we expected a positive experience like the other times - especially considering that its a very expensive restaurant. We were so disappointed. First the condescending waiter brought us the wrong hors doeuvres, and then it took them an hour from ordering to bring our food while our kids went through the snacks I had brought and got hungrier and hungrier. My mother was paying, and when she complained to the manager, the manager angrily comped the meal. Unfortunately, this special occasion celebration was still ruined, and theyve still lost our business...which is so sad because theyre the only farm to table restaurant in town. Especially do not recommend this restaurant for kids. For the most part, the food and drinks are still very good, so you might enjoy this restaurant if you like delicious food and are not in a hurry or have low standards for service.

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

This has been our go to date spot, however last night was quite disappointing. We had a reservation to celebrate our anniversary. It seemed they had some mix up and took awhile for us to be seated. Multiple tables were then sat around us and waited on immediately. I finally had to go to the front to ask about a waiter (sat for 20 minutes with nobody coming by). Our waiter finally came and he seemed extremely inexperienced and slow. Ended up being a very long dinner which was not ideal considering we had our baby with us. Food was still great and came at a normal speed once we finally ordered though. Not the anniversary date we were hoping for.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 2

Thr special event was a bust. It was not well setup and actors did not really act. The food was ok, but even though special requests were made what was delivered was not targeted but rather thrown together. Overall it wasnot worth the money( way too expensive)

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 3

We waiting over 2hours for our food. Flies everywhere and food was way over cooked. Do not waste your day. Drinks good that is it!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 2

Spent $102 for 2 entrees and an appetizer (no drinks), definitely wasn t worth the price, the food took 45 minutes because they had a big party going on (which they didn t mention when making the reservation by phone). The waitresses was friendly but we wouldn t come back. There are better restaurants in town for this $.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

All around fantastic dining experience. The outstanding service was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The farm fresh food was absolutely delicious. The tempura fried vegetables were delightfully tender & flavorful. The short rib & house made pasta was cooked & seasoned to perfection. The pulled pork tacos were fantastic. The rustic brick building with exposed beams helped to create very pleasant ambiance. Im already looking forward to our next dinner at Ronin. Update October 2022: The service and cuisine are still excellent. The staff was very prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. The Jerk quail, grilled eggplant, and blackened shrimp alfredo were all absolutely delicious. The Raclette toast and Esquites were delicious appetizers. The chai ice cream dessert was very good. The local Oktoberfest beer from Blackwater Draw Brewery was a fantastic beverage to wash it all down. The bright, spacious dining area with a view of the food being prepared in the kitchen provided a great ambience.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

A delightful place for brunch! Friendly staff, good food...per the waiter, the menu changes daily based on the freshest food available from their farm and other local producers. The entrees were a bit pricey, but there was a range of different tastes and values. We dined outside and the patio was ADA acccessible. The benches move and accommodate larger bottoms easily and sturdily.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 2

Limited entrees and 2/5 were not recommended by the server. The skirt steak came with 2 lonely pieces of roasted okra, a few potatoes, and the steak portion was very small. The chicken fried steak was served with a large portion of potatoes and vegetables. The pompano was good, if you are willing to eat the fish served whole. Cocktails were good. Dessert options were not particularly inviting and the one we picked left much to be desired. We ordered 2 ice cream/peach desserts to share as a table of 5, but when they were delivered, both were served in different sized bowls - one small and the other medium - no extra plates offered. The servers were pleasant but nobody working in the restaurant was friendly. Maybe it was an off night but it was a disappointment for our family when we had been hearing great things about Ronin.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

The ambiance is absolutely wonderful and service was exceptional. The value for what we paid was NOT acceptable. The fact that we were charged $17 a glass for the recommended pairing of sauvignon blanc and they gave us 3-4 ounce pours???? Absolutely ridiculous. Also, the shrimp and grits were terrible. The texture was off putting and the flavors weren t good I have has lots of shrimp and grits and this was by far the least appetizing and it cost over $34 for the little bowl serving the shrimp over your mashed potatoes would have been a way better option. We would recommend the farmhouse salad and the bread for appetizers, although expensive, they were tasty. It makes me sad that such a cute venue doesn t back up their prices with better quality and learned my lesson not asking how much the per class cost was for wine and how many ounces it included. We just assumed it would be reasonable. Disappointed.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Made my first visit a few weeks back. Impressive. Very well-stocked bar and wine cellar. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and professional to a fault, very motivated to make their diners experience very enjoyable. A rich Añejo Tequila helped, but Cookies and Milk as a dessert was a small stroke of genius, and made my night...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Had brunch today. Shrimp and grits. Very tasty

Date: 2 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

The perfect choice for a nice dinner downtown. Good food, drinks and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

A new favorite spot! The food and drinks were amazing! The drinks are handcrafted infusing flavors from the garden. The charturie board was excellent with unique cheeses. The tempura vegetable was lightly battered. I ordered the Pompano fish dish which was light and creamy. So good! My husband ordered the steak. It was perfection! My son ordered the chicken fried steak. I didn t try it but I know it was good because his plate was empty. We will be back! Btw, the service was outstanding thanks to Kyler!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Perfect spot for a date night or to bring your family. Love the rotating seasonal menu and the freshness of every dish. An overwhelming cocktail list as well, which is great. We love this spot and come often! Always excellent servers as well.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 2

Bad experience. Waited almost 2 hours for food. Ordered tacos and was told no longer available due to large party. Our waiter, Greg was sympathetic and tried to make up for chaotic night. No manager came over to apologise or speak to us about wait. Would not recommend or visit again unfortunately.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Ronins is one of my favorite restaurants in the Bryan/College Station area! The food is fresh, prepared with care, and beautifully seasoned. The cocktail menu is unique and delicious. The owners are very sweet people too! The restaurant has a great vibe and a cozy set-up. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Ronin is beautiful and the perfect place for a special occasion. We came for my birthday and had a delicious meal that was beautifully crafted and original. The chicken friend steak was by far the best I ve ever had, definitely recommend and will be coming back soon!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

We had the best time here last night. The food was creative and tasty. I love the story of this place. They grow many products on their farm that they cook here. The wine list is extensive and great. Such a great vibe. Abby the bartender was great and split our dinner without even being asked to do so which made it so much easier for my husband and I to share. We will be back when we are in the area.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

There were 5 in our party. Our waiter Kyler was amazing, personable, and conscientious about our table! The starters were delicious cooked with perfection and flavors were spot on! The breading on the veggie starter was light and airy and had great flavor. Entrees were outstanding with chicken fried steak mashed potatoes and slaw all cooked impeccably. The shrimp and grits were not what I was expecting in A good way. The beet green salad and pickled onions were divine. Prices were spot on, highly likely that we will return!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

The staff here was just as amazing as the food. I will definitely make the trip to eat here every time Im in town.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

Although serving size is little smaller than I like, but the food was amazing I am changing review as I came here with my sister and she ordered initially chicken steak, which when was served was beef and she is allergic. She then ordered salmon and was served raw fish. I in both visits ordered salmonnand both times it was good. But for her she got raw salmon. I am never coming again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Good service, ambience and potatoes. As certain family members say its not a meal without potatoes.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

I had a wonderful time at Ronin for my birthday. They have a non-alcoholic drink menu that had way more options than you d expect, which was perfect my younger sisters. Our server Chelsea was outstanding and polite, she knew the drinks and the menu very well and wasn t thrown by all of our questions. Ronin has a one of a kind atmosphere and story behind what they are doing here in Bryan. A restaurant that strives for quality above all else. We will definitely be coming back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Ronin is great for a special occasion or treat! The food was well-prepared and fresh and the atmosphere was unique! We loved the lavendar souffle as well (but Ronin, if you read this, the souffle needs to come with at least two butter sized scoops of ice cream not just one!) One negative: the wine list just looks like a way to show off however much money you have, particularly when their beer and liquor menu were at a much more palatable price point. Ronin should throw in a few more reasonable house wines by the glass to avoid insulting their customers.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

A hidden gem. Not sure how much traffic they generate in a currently redeveloping historic area of Bryan, but its only a matter of time before they explode. Fresh, subtle, and refined, from the apps to the wine/beer to the dinner and dessert.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Lindsey was amazing! We loved everything about our experience this evening!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Wow. Farm to Table food. Amazingly crafted cocktails. A real sense of community among the staff. We could not have asked for a better experience. Run, don t walk, to Ronin if you find yourself in Bryan.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Ronin has a local rep fire great food and its deserved. Gourmet chicken fried steak? Yes! Its accordingly pricey, which is fair, although drinks are overpriced and the inside ambiance is lacking. Cool hanging tables, but its very noisy even at half occupancy.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

we made a reservation for a weekday evening and got seated right away. chelsea was our wonderful server and also made our drinks, which i told her to just surprise us with since we couldn t choose. she knew so much about all the makings behind the dishes and drinks. everything was superbly tasty and the atmosphere was awesome.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Good food good wine good place to be any day

Date: 2 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Awesome!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

Food was good. I HATED the fact I was expected to scan some code with my phone. This is Terrible PR. Mine didnt work. So I asked for a paper version. They went looking for one, needless to say there wasnt one. So the waitress gave me an iPad. I dont like anything Apple if was impossible to use as it went off. So I had to resort to my phone. I eventually found the website, which interestingly was poor. I made a selection and turned off my phone. Shortly after the waitress came around. As fate would have it, my selection was unavailable. So as there were no menus and my phone was off I chose something another person in my group was getting; fortunately that turned out well. Then when I came to eat, being crammed at the end of the row, I had to battle with the suspension cables hold up the tables. That was my second bad experience. So all told. I will not come back nor recommend this place unless I am invited to come with a pleasant group of people.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

The ambiance, food, and staff were great. I would go there again when Im in the area. This place is a gem!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Amazing ambience, good food (pricey) and great selection of drinks. Had a good time with friends here. We had to, however, wait for 15-20mins even with prior reservation.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious from start to finish. Fresh. Inventive. Local. Surprising cocktails, stunning decor, and a million reasons to come back for more. Best scallops I ve ever tasted. And, that lavender/citrus cookie has my heart!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Like

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 3

It was okay, limited menu and no steak or chicken the night we went.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

I love the Farm house atmosphere. And love the food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Big fan of Ronin. The capirinha is not to be missed. Highly recommend both chicken dishes and poppers on the bar snacks. The scallops are decent but not my favorite on the menu. Has plenty of outdoor seating for large groups. Everything is very cute and clean. Staff is super friendly and helpful. A must try! Update 11/22/21: Do not love brunch here. Way too expensive unless you re dying for a very unique brunch menu in BCS. Certainly there is no more of a unique brunch menu that I ve seen in town, but you pay for it. If I were them, I would try a more normal menu selection, e.g. biscuits and gravy. The biscuit that came with my shrimp and grits was delicious!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

We had very nice lunch at Ronin today! We had beignets and fried veggies to start with. Then their chicken fried steak! So good! Very pleasant, personable and quick service in a very relaxed atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 3

Ok so the food is terrific! Why the two less stars then? The servers had us wait until 845 for an 830 table. (What s really the point of a reservation?) when we got there at 815. We ordered a couple drinks and I wanted a specific vodka in my drink that was discussed in one of the beverage classes at Ronin itself. So I went in and asked for it. The bartender told me they were out and couldn t make it for me - I could literally see the very bottle sitting behind her on the bar and checked to make sure it was the very one. The food was beautiful and so was the ambience. I was there for a special occasion and the treatment we received sort of dulled the moment. One tip - go here for the food but if it s a special day, don t bother to take your business here since level of service varies. For a place that s priced at this price point - I wish people at Ronin made a little bit of an effort to be nicer so you got the experience one expected while at a nice place. Having said all this - go at a less busy time for best service experience and get the scallops and soufflé! Best items on the menu for me. Always beautifully made.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

My daughter and I had brunch there a couple weeks ago. Great food and atmosphere. Bloody Mary s were amazing with fresh tomato juice!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Great ambiance and food was good. Staff very friendly. Drink service was a little slow but overall good experience,kids enjoyed it too.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 3

Confused wait staff with our wine selection and management didnt seem willing to help. The food is fresh and farm to table but the options are lacking. For the $ we have favorites in town that we prefer to this option. Not bad by any means but not top of our list either.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

Oof. Heard great things about Ronin, but it was a let down. Steak was incredibly tough and chewy. Elotes appetizer was burnt on one side and undercooked on another. I enjoyed my chai tea but the gf said her drink had hardly any flavor (Watermelon Sugar) and tasted like grapefruit, not watermelon. Tacos were supposed to have wagyu beef but it was also chewy and tough. Either overcooked, old, or substituted out with sub-par meat. Overall, 9/10 for the ambience, 2/10 for the food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 2

Super disappointing. The food was subpar... burnt eggplant, husband had a salt bomb in the chicken fried steak, friend had a pork taco that was 95% fat... she had to send it back. Friend hates mushrooms but because the menu didnt mention it, her dish had mushrooms. Cocktails are delicious, expensive and take a loooong time but good. Appetizers were good too except the raclette toast was burned and more tomato jam than there was bread, cheese, or the plate needed. It was my birthday dinner and I typed that in the reservation, but the service was so bad and zero acknowledgement of the special occasion. Waiter only came to deliver food and never checked on us. Husband missed beer he ordered and only got it when I brought it to the waiters attention after everyone had their drinks for a while and he waited 5 minutes just to get water. A lot of the staff were just standing around, because the restaurant was not busy that night.. There were at least 5 to 6 either hostesses or servers that were just standing around talking and we would have ordered so many more drinks if someone had just checked on us. Overall its just really lackluster for how much you spend, ambiance is amazing but staff ruin the vibe because they act like they have better things to do, food and drinks taking exorbitant amounts of time to get to you and the service has been hit-or-miss. Hate having to write negative reviews because I want the area to flourish with local businesses... sad to say Ill probably never go back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

My boyfriend and I loved our experience at Ronin! The ambiance, the food, the service- all of it was like a breath of fresh air compared to the overpriced, small portioned experience that masquerades itself as farm-to-table. Ronin felt authentic and our server, Genevieve, was so knowledgeable and personable. Keep it up! We will be back in a heartbeat- and definitely for one of your events at the farm!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Excellent food and locally sourced

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Great outside patio to have a wonderful meal at.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

The dinner place to go to Outstanding food and service a little pricier but worth the $$$$

Date: 3 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Yummy and great service!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

My favorite restaurant is Ronin in Bryan College Station. The food and service are always excellent. When my family comes to town, we always go here. I would say my favorite dish on the menu is the chicken fried steak. The restaurant is locally owned and the food is locally sourced. I love this place!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Ronin is a delightful, quaint farm-to-table restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and impeccable food. They source their food from local farms all around Texas (including Ronin Farm). The porch was super peaceful and there are rocking chairs and porch swings. From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out the doors there is nothing great service. Each dish is spectacular. The chefs just know what they are doing. The food took a while to get out but was so so worth it. To start we got the beignets with peach carmel sauce. They were light and fluffy. Perfect amount of sweetness. For main dishes we got the omelet, fried chicken, french toast, and wagyu tacos. They were all fantastic. So so delicious. The omelet and tacos was so fresh and flavorful. The french toast was perfectly cooked and not soggy or drenched with syrup. All the coffees we ordered were awesome! I really recommend this restaurant for a weekend brunch with friends.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

We had a wonderfully fresh and flavor-filled meal. The atmosphere was fun and festive! Five stars for this find

Date: 3 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Great service by our waitress!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Great food, and even better service. Keep it up.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Nothing to complain about...everything was excellent...drinks, food, service, and a great atmosphere. The live music was great as well.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Many people claim farm to market but the owners live on the farm and the good is awesome. Great bar and feel.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Our experience at Ronin was unparalleled. Our server Kendall was phenomenal at helping us navigate the wide variety of wine, cocktails, and liquors available. We tried new drinks such as a peach mead and fresh watermelon margaritas. Had fantastic Cabernet and Merlot paired with our entrees of chicken fried steak and braised rib pasta. My mom had the fresh lake bass that was so tender and flavorful it melted in your mouth. To finish the night out we had the most fantastic desserts. Sticking with the watermelon theme I had a watermelon soufflé paired with cucumber ice cream which was like eating a cloud of fruity bliss. My parents had the caramel parfait and vegan coconut creme pie ice cream which even though vegan was absolutely to die for. Most of all, our server Kendall, was an absolute joy and made the entire experience for us. If you re looking for good food, good atmosphere, and a sustainable unique culinary experience this place has it. Do me a favor, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. I promise you won t forget it.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 1

Date: 3 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Awesome atmosphere, great staff, and excellent food. All around one of my favorite spots in town.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Amazing atmosphere! Delicious food and best service ever!!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Very good restaurant. They had a great selection of ciders and the scallops were wonderful.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Great food

Date: 3 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Wonderful evening (again) in the Brazos Valleys very own local farm to table restaurant. From the moment you walk into the Ice House on main building that Ronins calls home you are captivated. The decor, the nod to the past as well as the menu that speaks to what is growing (mostly locally) right now you are in for a treat. IF YOU eat vegetarian- ask your wait staff what Brian is cooking. The wagyu tacos and guacamole was yummy- as was the bass. Prepared and seasoned perfectly. The soufflé was beautiful, and delicious- we order the suggested drink pairing too. Live music (tonight was Becka) at the perfect volume which allowed for table conversation and entertainment. A great choice of local eateries. Just go. And order the soufflé too!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Great farm to table with lots of creative food options. Theyre also baby friendly!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Really cool place. Lots of character and well kept. The prices are pretty high for mixed drinks. 13 dollars. Food was well presented but the taste wasnt amazing. We had chicken with kimchee and mushrooms. Cool upbeat environment with some jazz music was nice.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Great time! I recommend visiting this restaurant. I had never been to the college station/Bryan area until recently and I enjoyed this restaurant. It has some nice rustic/classy decor and they had excellent customer service. I only ate a few of the small plates but they were delectable. Also, my friends tried the chicken fried steak and the pasta and were very satisfied. The drinks were good and strong. I recommend it!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 1

Nasty and too expensive.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Ambience, service and food are top notch. If especially you have visitors, this is a must go. Recommend reservation of patio as the interiors can get a little loud.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Very nice. I went and got the CFS (Chiken fried steak). And it was Amaculet. The salad was the watermelon salad and it was also good. The experience was wonderful and the view from the deck was amazing.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

The food was excellent. The staff was great. If you go to Bryan and dont eat here its your loss.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Ronin is exactly what every restaurant should strive to be. Farm fresh, local ingredients, delish dishes, delish cocktails, a great environment, and an even better staff! Ronin is by far the best restaurant in the Bryan-College Station area, and is among my favorite restaurants ever. Cant say enough good things about this place, I would highly recommend to anyone!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great food! Also, now have a full bar!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

You know me: if I cant give a five-star review, I tend not to do it. Small business doesnt need low reviews. The devil, however, is in my details. We went for Mothers Day with a party of 9 reserved three days in advance. This venue is just striking, with its industrial ceilings and brick walls at the end of Main in Old Town Bryan. Those features, while loved by anyone who doesnt need a hearing aid, caused conversation to be difficult for the octogenarians in our group (see the reference to the hearing aid.) The $26 chicken-fried steak was actually worth it, because there was not one morsel of gristle on it. The $18 glass of house wine is a bit extreme for our area. I paid no attention to anything else. Mine was delicious.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Favorite family spot in college station. Cant wait to try a moon dinner!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Food was good but not great for the price. Fresh bread was a tad dry. Portions were a bit on the small part for 3 of our 4 dinners but that would easily been forgiven had the food been memorable. Unfortunately it wasnt. Had food, drinks and dessert and I would struggle to recall anything other than the chicken fried steak(7.5 out of 10) and thats only because someone else had said how good it was. The live music was nice with a guy singing some Willie Nelson, not too loud or obtrusive, and it would probably be a great place to pop in and just get a drink or dessert. We might try it again later.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Comfortable and delicious! Recipes, service and atmosphere are top notch.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Food was delicious. Great attentive staff.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Farm to table dining, food and service on point. Menu constantly evolving...

Date: 3 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

So this farm to table restaurant in an 108-year-old ice house something so unique thats we had to visit. Be sure to read about the history on the website. The simple decor is really impressive especially the floating tables that hang from the ceiling. We made sure to get there before 6:00 p.m. to enjoy the cocktail happy hour. We were not disappointed. They were really good and unique. Defeated self was really excellent. Unfortunately theres not many vegetarian options. Though I could eat the sweet potato croquettes all day. The souffle was amazing. Highly recommend it.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 1

My son was so excited to go to Ronin s New Girl trivia night. No where did the notices on Instagram mention that you had to have a reservation. He and his friend have been preparing for the trivia questions for days. Imagine their disappointment when they were turned away at the door. I wanted him to support a local restaurant and enjoy himself with a fun evening. Failure- due to Ronin s part of not specifying that a reservation was needed. Do better.

Date: 3 years ago