Chess Club Steakhouse - Blanco (TX)

4 /5 Chow 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.

5 /5 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.

5 /5 Janet 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.

5 /5 Bob 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

5 /5 Marlene 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.