The Grace Miller, "Gracies" - Bastrop (TX)

5 /5 TheCherry RVLife: We were hungry and in downtown Bastrop poring over reviews. Gracies caught our eye, not only for the overwhelming positive reviews, but also for the great atmosphere. We were not disappointed. It was a beautiful and abnormally warm winter afternoon, which made for a perfect lunch on the patio. Service was prompt and super friendly. We split a spinach salad as an appetizer. We liked it a lot - good amount of diced purple onion and bacon to add some flavor and crunch. The dressing is a little thin, but dont let that turn you off. It doesnt overwhelm the salad itself. The chicken fried steak was truly good - the steak was tender and the breading was crunchy and tasty. Good gravy. The french fries were better than most places. Kinda disappointed with the green beans - under seasoned and uninspired - they really needed a dash of salt and bacon fat. The strip steak was cooked exactly to order, which we appreciated. The garlic mashed potatoes were good, but seemed more like a casserole. The broccoli could have benefited from some red pepper flakes, butter, and lemon juice. Prices were reasonable. The kitchen was efficient at getting the food out quickly and all hot on the plate.

5 /5 Stella Hilario: We were starving after kayaking the river for over 3 hrs and Gracie’s was a recommendation given to us. We ordered mozarella sticks, chicken strips, catfish, chicken fried chicken and the rooster. All the food was perfectly crispy and delicious. And it came out pretty fast. This place will not disappoint you, a must try!

5 /5 Elizabeth Fowler: If I could give it more stars, I would. I was stuck in Bastrop longer than I expected, and decided to try this place on a whim. I was drawn in by how it looked—just like someone’s home—and I was pleasantly surprised to find the atmosphere just as warm and peaceful as it appeared. I would go there to do homework and eat dinner, and the waitresses were always so kind. The food was delicious—very Southern, very comforting—and the sweet tea was absolute perfection: not too sweet, not unsweetened, just right. To anyone who gets to experience that atmosphere: take a chance and people-watch. That little street is so quiet, green, and peaceful. This restaurant was one of the few places that truly made me feel homesick—in the best way. It reminded me of sitting on my mom’s front porch.

5 /5 Christie Williams: This place is a classic best place to eat with fresh foods and homemade desserts. Indoor, outdoor seating with live music times. Just the BEST with prices good as well.

1 /5 Bella V: So many things wrong with our first and last time eating here: Multiple people came in after us and received their food before us and subsequently paid and left before us. The chicken fried steak was not even close to being the best I’ve ever had and actually one of the worst. 50% of the portion was over fried breading and the rest was a very tough to chew piece of meat, can confirm the same on chicken fried chicken as well. The piece of chicken was grizzle mostly. The sides were cold (mashed potatoes and macaroni). The macaroni was very greasy and not good. I originally was going to order dessert but after how bad the food was that was enough for me to not waste anymore money. When you wait so long for your food and it comes out wrong and cold it’s just a terrible experience.