Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Lake Waco

"Based at the traditional craft village at the Homestead Heritage, Café Homestead is a long-standing restaurant that serves farm-fresh fare prepared using sustainable, organic ingredients sourced from the surrounding farming communities. The deli serves a market-driven menu of farm-to-fork fare such as homemade soups and salads, gourmet sandwiches, hearty burgers, and homestyle sides, and one-of-a-kind desserts with Mediterranean and Texan influences. The village is also home to craft shops, a gift barn, and a model homestead and offers scenic hayrides to the property’s scenic overlook."

"I read about this place on Yelp & then checked the website out. Modern-fresh webpage mentioning the locally sourced American cuisine. (Locally sourced, I like…”more"

"From Business: Cafe Homestead serves deliciously healthful food in the unique setting of a traditional craft village in our sustainable, organic farming community."

"My favorite thing about Barnett’s is their $8 mimosa pitcher!. It is such a good deal, and they have amazing eggs benedict and breakfast tacos to match. Plus, Barnett’s is always throwing themed brunches – which are super tasty too!"

"A true Texas public house in the heart of downtown Waco specializing in rare whiskey, cocktails, and excellent food. Barnett's Public House strives to offer the best product in a comfortable atmosphere everyone can call home."

"Take southern comfort food and add some bold flavor updates, and you’ve got Milo All Day. This farm-to-table spot with seasonal menus doesn’t cut corners. Everything is made from scratch, down to the jams and sauces."

"Nature-lovers should spend some time at Lake Waco Wetlands, which is an area that was created when Lake Taco was raised to lessen the impact that this would have. There is an on-site research and education center where visitors can learn about the plant, animal, and insect species that live in the wetlands. Visitors can also wander around various aspects of the 180-acre park to see the plants, animals, and insects for themselves."

"Located along the Brazos River in Waco, Brazos Park East offers fishing docks, disc golf, horseshoe pits and picnic areas. A scenic, paved trail is available for walking, running and biking."

"Boulevard, Brazos Park east, a popular festival location, features many amenities, including river access with beautiful views of Waco’s chalk bluffs, covered pavilions, and horseshoe pits."

"My favorite thing about Barnett’s is their $8 mimosa pitcher!. It is such a good deal, and they have amazing eggs benedict and breakfast tacos to match. Plus, Barnett’s is always throwing themed brunches – which are super tasty too!"

"A true Texas public house in the heart of downtown Waco specializing in rare whiskey, cocktails, and excellent food. Barnett's Public House strives to offer the best product in a comfortable atmosphere everyone can call home."

"Last but not least is The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, known for its 27’ x 15’ outdoor stage. So much fun for a night out, The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill has fire pits, cornhole pits, washer pits, outdoor billiards, and a 40-foot outdoor screen. If that isn’t enough to draw you in, enjoy their frozen drink station and shareable foods like fried pickle spears and cluckers (breaded chicken strips)."