The food is always excellent and the apple pie we had was the best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colleen English
Amazing quaint little place! Food was amazing as was the service! I highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potstickers
Flavia Coria
This place is amazing! I’m from Argentina and I had the Argentine Beef Empanadas….they were soooo good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Mark Daniel
There was not a large lunch crowd, but it took a very long time (45 minutes or so) from the time we arrived until our food was served. The brussels sprouts were very good (and I generally do not care for that veggie), my wife's Reuben was fantastic. My fried cod, at $19 for two pieces, was so greasy I got nauseous and couldn't finish it. I'm sure the other dishes are fine or even great. So if you have the time, and you avoid the fried fish, you will probably enjoy the experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Daniel Canales
This is the best bar for a top quality experience. Treat yourself to a dinner and cocktail that you deserve!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Hoffman
My wife and I enjoyed every part of our experience! The service was wonderful, the atmosphere was great and the food was exceptional!! Highly recommended!! Shiann was a delight!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Pastry
Kneesee P.
We stopped in Brownwood for a weekend and stumbled across this gem. The food is delicious! Service was great. Quaint dining room that has a classy flair, but casual is comfortable It's one of three Turtle "food boutiques." I don't know what they serve on the dinner menu, but the lunch options are not your typical sandwich deli items. The ham and Brie with fig was delicious!! The portion size was generous and if you're a fan of pickles, the pickle spear is a large quarter dill spear and it was so good! You can also enjoy their adjoining gelateria and wine bar.
James Dicken
Business stop one evening for dinner. Local. High quality food and great taste. Great attention to detail on every dish I saw served at the table. Give it a shot, won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlotte Garrett
We love dining here. I think it’s a rare gem that is often overlooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vivian Wolf
The Turtle has the best, chef made food in town. It is not fast food so don’t expect a Chili’s type speedy meal. Everything is freshly made. The grilled chicken salad is my favorite. My husband loves to order a few apps. The cheeseburger potstickers are so good and so are the empanadas. Their pasta is all homemade and it really delish. I’m also a big fan of the Lindsey thin smashed cheeseburger. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prime Rib Sandwich, Great Hamburger, Empanadas
We were in Brownwood for business and needed a lunch spot that was quiet and relaxed plus good food. This is exactly what The Turtle Restaurant provides. Right on the front door it tells you that it is "Slow, Fresh, Food" The three days we went there we had the same server, the only one there, and she was taking care of everyone. Yes it took extra time to get drinks and our order taken but we were prepared for it and the wait is worth it. We tried the Fried Duck Bacon and Corn Wontons and the Truffled Parmesan Fries for appetizers and they were both delicious. I had the Lindsey Burger the first day and the Hot Ham and Brie with Fig the next two days because it was so good. Meals come with house made Tornadoes which are spiraled potatoes deep fried on a stick. They are great! The restaurant also has a Gelateria and a Enoteca attached. It was chilly while there so we didn't try the gelato and we never did make it back for dinner service but we did see the menu and it looked really good. Plus they have a very extensive wine list. I can't recommend this place enough!
Laquita Dettman
What a wonderful dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious. A delightful surprise.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn Walker
Would give 10 stars if possible! Very nice surprise in Brownwood for dinner on a business trip. I had the sourdough and dipping oil which was so good. The Chorizo Cappeletti was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! And then topped off with turtle cheesecake. I’m not a big chocolate fan and this was perfect. Not too rich. Will definitely come back next time in Brownwood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonas Stockton
Food was super fantastic. The waitress was very kind and helpful. Definitely worth the wait, but be warned the food took awhile. It'd be nice if they played something other than elevator music. We had 8 different meals and everything was really good, nothing was left on the plates when we were done. They deserve the 4.5 stars they have, if not more, great job guys.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Cuban Roasted Pork Black Beans Fired Yucca Cuban Roll, Prime Rib Sandwich, Gelato, Great Hamburger
Kevin Ritz
This is the first time we tried the Turtle, wow, I regret not going there sooner! Our food was perfectly prepared, tasted wonderfuland had great plate appeal. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend trying this if you appreciate a relaxed atmosphere and a nice dining experience. Don't miss the GELATO, mmmmm.
The food is always excellent and the apple pie we had was the best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing quaint little place! Food was amazing as was the service! I highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potstickers
This place is amazing! I’m from Argentina and I had the Argentine Beef Empanadas….they were soooo good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
There was not a large lunch crowd, but it took a very long time (45 minutes or so) from the time we arrived until our food was served. The brussels sprouts were very good (and I generally do not care for that veggie), my wife's Reuben was fantastic. My fried cod, at $19 for two pieces, was so greasy I got nauseous and couldn't finish it. I'm sure the other dishes are fine or even great. So if you have the time, and you avoid the fried fish, you will probably enjoy the experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
This is the best bar for a top quality experience. Treat yourself to a dinner and cocktail that you deserve!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I enjoyed every part of our experience! The service was wonderful, the atmosphere was great and the food was exceptional!! Highly recommended!! Shiann was a delight!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Pastry
We stopped in Brownwood for a weekend and stumbled across this gem. The food is delicious! Service was great. Quaint dining room that has a classy flair, but casual is comfortable It's one of three Turtle "food boutiques." I don't know what they serve on the dinner menu, but the lunch options are not your typical sandwich deli items. The ham and Brie with fig was delicious!! The portion size was generous and if you're a fan of pickles, the pickle spear is a large quarter dill spear and it was so good! You can also enjoy their adjoining gelateria and wine bar.
Business stop one evening for dinner. Local. High quality food and great taste. Great attention to detail on every dish I saw served at the table. Give it a shot, won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love dining here. I think it’s a rare gem that is often overlooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Turtle has the best, chef made food in town. It is not fast food so don’t expect a Chili’s type speedy meal. Everything is freshly made. The grilled chicken salad is my favorite. My husband loves to order a few apps. The cheeseburger potstickers are so good and so are the empanadas. Their pasta is all homemade and it really delish. I’m also a big fan of the Lindsey thin smashed cheeseburger. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prime Rib Sandwich, Great Hamburger, Empanadas
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We were in Brownwood for business and needed a lunch spot that was quiet and relaxed plus good food. This is exactly what The Turtle Restaurant provides. Right on the front door it tells you that it is "Slow, Fresh, Food" The three days we went there we had the same server, the only one there, and she was taking care of everyone. Yes it took extra time to get drinks and our order taken but we were prepared for it and the wait is worth it. We tried the Fried Duck Bacon and Corn Wontons and the Truffled Parmesan Fries for appetizers and they were both delicious. I had the Lindsey Burger the first day and the Hot Ham and Brie with Fig the next two days because it was so good. Meals come with house made Tornadoes which are spiraled potatoes deep fried on a stick. They are great! The restaurant also has a Gelateria and a Enoteca attached. It was chilly while there so we didn't try the gelato and we never did make it back for dinner service but we did see the menu and it looked really good. Plus they have a very extensive wine list. I can't recommend this place enough!
What a wonderful dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious. A delightful surprise.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would give 10 stars if possible! Very nice surprise in Brownwood for dinner on a business trip. I had the sourdough and dipping oil which was so good. The Chorizo Cappeletti was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! And then topped off with turtle cheesecake. I’m not a big chocolate fan and this was perfect. Not too rich. Will definitely come back next time in Brownwood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was super fantastic. The waitress was very kind and helpful. Definitely worth the wait, but be warned the food took awhile. It'd be nice if they played something other than elevator music. We had 8 different meals and everything was really good, nothing was left on the plates when we were done. They deserve the 4.5 stars they have, if not more, great job guys.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Cuban Roasted Pork Black Beans Fired Yucca Cuban Roll, Prime Rib Sandwich, Gelato, Great Hamburger
This is the first time we tried the Turtle, wow, I regret not going there sooner! Our food was perfectly prepared, tasted wonderfuland had great plate appeal. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend trying this if you appreciate a relaxed atmosphere and a nice dining experience. Don't miss the GELATO, mmmmm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato