The Standard on Vaughan - Bertram (TX)

4 /5 BriL: This place is such an unexpected gem in Bertram! We went for our anniversary, and were delightfully surprised with the personal touch of an anniversary card and complimentary dessert. Loved the ambience and decor. It was a little loud as others have said, but not terrible. Excellent cocktails and offered my top shelf spirits! Steak was tender and delicious even though it was slightly over cooked from what I ordered, med. I was really looking forward to the patatoes daphinoise, but they were undercooked and inedible. The carrots were slightly too aldente as well, but tasty. Service was ok, but very slow when tables filled up. Overall, at this price point, I would have expected the food to come out perfectly. Im not sure well return, but it was a lovely, special occasion experience. Maybe it was an off night for the kitchen....

5 /5 JandJ Griffith: The Standard is anything but standard for that part of Texas. Its a unique and very upscale standout from the rest of the choices in and around Bertram. Dishes are prepared with excellence and the selections are quite brilliant. Cocktails are crafted expertly. Their old fashioned is excellent. The restaurant is small but not cozy or "cute". Rather, it has a bold and rich ambiance that enhances the experience. It does get a bit loud when it is crowded thanks to the old school metal ceiling. A minute distraction against all the pluses it had going for it. The filet mignon was extraordinary. We could cut it with a fork. The blueberry salad was refreshing and unique. Sides were great as well. It was one win after another.

5 /5 Jennifer Cvengros: What a hidden gem!!!!!! My husband and I stopped on our way from the lake. We were craving steaks and could not believe this place existed in the tiny town of Bertram. The moment you walk in you’re greeted with friendly smiles and service. The decor great. Now the steaks, were AWESOME!!! I had the Picanha which melted in my mouth. I was impressed from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Our server James was spectacular! Our only regret is we didn’t find this place sooner!!! Kudos Standard on Vaughn and congratulations on celebrating two years and look forward to stopping in many more!

5 /5 Gabriela Dedolph: Every visit to The Standard on Vaughan is a great experience. I always have a good time there! The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the food is consistently excellent. It’s the kind of place you can count on for quality, whether you’re stopping by for a special night or spending time with friends before heading to The Globe Theatre. Highly recommend!

4 /5 Elizabeth Gardner: This is a very beautiful restaurant that was a fun find when camping at the River Ranch County Park. We hadn’t intended to have such a fancy meal during our camping trip but we saw the restaurant and had to try it :) The decor is really beautiful inside and the service is great. The only reason I have a 4 star instead of 5 is that the room is exceptionally loud and it is hard to hear anyone at the table which detracted from the otherwise very intimate atmosphere. I think if they added some decorative rugs or runners it would be perfect. The drinks were excellent - we hadn’t intended an old fashioned and a sparkling wine. The food was very good. We had the Airline Chicken and the Prime Rob. We enjoyed the stuffing that came with the airline chicken the most, it was exceptional. The meats were both very good. I thought the sides we got - mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts - were also good.