Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the College Station area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the College Station area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the College Station area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#23. Freebirds World Burrito
- Rating: 3.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Earl Rudder Fwy College Station, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#22. Atami Steak & Sushi
- Rating: 3.0/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 University Drive East Ste 200 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
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#21. Saltgrass Steak House
- Rating: 3.1/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4330 State Highway 6 South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
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#20. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 3.2/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1520 Harvey Road College Station, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, American, Brewpubs
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#19. Salata
- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1907 Texas Ave. South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Wraps
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#18. Tanaka Ramen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Texas Ave. South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles, Tapas/Small Plates
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#17. Campfire Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4100 Lake Atlas Drive Bryan, Texas
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Hullabaloo Diner
- Rating: 3.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15045 Farm To Market Road Ste 2154 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Diners
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#15. Shipwreck Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 East Villa Maria Road Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
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#14. Luigi's Patio Ristorante
- Rating: 3.6/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3975 Texas 6 Frontage Road Ste 100 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Fish Daddy's Seafood Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1611 University Drive East College Station, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Azure Fusion Bistro & Sake
- Rating: 3.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3975 State Hwy 6 South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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#11. Porters Dining + Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 180 Century Square Drive Ste 120 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Ronin
- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 North Main Bryan, Texas
- Categories: New American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Nam Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Nagle St. College Station, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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#8. Napa Flats Wood Fired Kitchen - College Station
- Rating: 4.0/5 (901 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 Texas Ave. South College Station, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Gelato, Wine Bars
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#7. Taz Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2416 Texas Ave. South Suite#a College Station, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Bars
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#6. The Vintage House at Messina Hof
- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4545 Old Reliance Road Messina Hof Winery Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#5. The Republic
- Rating: 4.2/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 701 University Drive East Ste 406 College Station, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Christopher's World Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5001 Boonville Road Bryan, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, New American
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#3. 40 Tempura Japanese Fusion Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2551 Texas Ave. South Ste D College Station, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#2. Primrose Path
- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 701 University Drive East College Station, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars
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#1. Casa Do Brasil
- Rating: 4.6/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1665 Greens Prairie Road College Station, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
