Trying to find a place for after graduation.
Thanks!

Diamondbacks used to take reservations and 135 Prime as well. Not sure you will get reservations for either on short notice.

nein51 said:

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Diamondbacks used to take reservations and 135 Prime as well. Not sure you will get reservations for either on short notice.

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These are your two options and reservations are usually pretty full on a normal Friday/Saturday let alone graduation weekend. Might be able to get in early or late. Both also have bar areas that are open seating so you could try that route.

loanbear said:

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nein51 said:

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Diamondbacks used to take reservations and 135 Prime as well. Not sure you will get reservations for either on short notice.

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These are your two options and reservations are usually pretty full on a normal Friday/Saturday let alone graduation weekend. Might be able to get in early or late. Both also have bar areas that are open seating so you could try that route.

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I'm coming in for the spring game and last night I made reservations at Diamondbacks for tomorrow night. It appeared to be wide open based on the times available, so on a normal Saturday night it doesn't seem to be too difficult to get a reservation there.

Usually I can get into I35 or DBacks day of if I call once they open early afternoon. Even on Valentine's Day I forgot to make them so we just showed up and found a table in bar area around 6.

Moroso's is a good backup plan if Diamondbacks or 135 Prime fall through.

Trying to accommodate grandparents as well. This could be "fun". :/
May be driving to Salado.....

Thanks everyone!

MamaBtn said:

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Trying to accommodate grandparents as well. This could be "fun". :/
May be driving to Salado.....

Thanks everyone!

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The Range in Salado, or try Pignetti's (Italian) or Cheeves (steak) in Temple.

LRA Bear said:

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MamaBtn said:

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Trying to accommodate grandparents as well. This could be "fun". :/
May be driving to Salado.....

Thanks everyone!

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The Range in Salado, or try Pignetti's (Italian) or Cheeves (steak) in Temple.

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Honestly this is what I would do. Cheeves is far superior to both 135 and Diamondbacks, and it won't be affected by BU graduation at all. Of course, the downside is the 45 minute drive, but that's not too bad.

If you're really just looking for a spot, but not "fine" dining, there is actually a ton of seating at Poppa Rollos. If your party is big enough they might let you reserve a table, like in the upstairs section or the side "secret" room (I've said too much already).

Diamondback's is my favorite, however 1424 is a solid backup too.

Maybe "far superior" is a bit much. I like Cheeves better than 135 and DBacks. The service and food is better imo.

And Moroso is the best restaurant in Waco hands down. It's hard to get a spot even on a weeknight (basically the only place in town that's like that other than Chuy's sometimes), but you should be able to call ahead the night of and get your name on the list. Someone said they now do "day of" reservations. Not saying that's wrong, but that's news to me, and we go there a lot.

MamaBtn said:

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Trying to accommodate grandparents as well. This could be "fun". :/
May be driving to Salado.....

Thanks everyone!

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Salado has had lots of closures because of I35 rebuild. Be sure you don't assume.

Stagecoach food was never special to me, but the longtimers thought it was the place. A month ago I drove thru coming back from Austin airport and it was shuttered.

covadad said:

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loanbear said:

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nein51 said:

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Diamondbacks used to take reservations and 135 Prime as well. Not sure you will get reservations for either on short notice.

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These are your two options and reservations are usually pretty full on a normal Friday/Saturday let alone graduation weekend. Might be able to get in early or late. Both also have bar areas that are open seating so you could try that route.

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I'm coming in for the spring game and last night I made reservations at Diamondbacks for tomorrow night. It appeared to be wide open based on the times available, so on a normal Saturday night it doesn't seem to be too difficult to get a reservation there.

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I rarely eat at Diamondbacks, so that would not surprise me. I think 135prime is much better so we always eat there. Depends on preferences and location. I like 1424 but don't think it is close to 135prime in terms of food. Morosos is good and always packed if you are looking for pizza. Wish we had a few more unique upscale options in Waco, but we are limited in that regard.

Moroso has recently added some more pasta dishes for what it's worth, so it's becoming more than just pizza.

GoldenBear03 said:

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Diamondback's is my favorite, however 1424 is a solid backup too.

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Interesting.......I would put 135 Prime way above those two.

You folks are great and very helpful. Wish I had put you on the task of recruiting my second daughter!!!
Down to one week to go and she can't make the OBVIOUS correct choice! afraid it's too familiar....

We went to Diamondbacks the other weekend and I was very underwhelmed. The desserts were impressive but everything else was meh.

Portofino's on Austin Ave will take reservations. Awesome Italian. Sergio's on Austin Ave is also very good. Open only on weekends. Owned by the guy who owned El Siete Mare back in the day. Mexican seafood. Really good place. You can typically get right in.

BaylorGuy314 said:

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Moroso's is a good backup plan if Diamondbacks or 135 Prime fall through.

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If Moroso's is packed, put your name on the wait list and go next door to Hemmingway's. Small hole in the wall "pub" style bar with a boat load of craft beer. Moroso's will text you when your table is ready.

MamaBtn said:

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You folks are great and very helpful. Wish I had put you on the task of recruiting my second daughter!!!
Down to one week to go and she can't make the OBVIOUS correct choice! afraid it's too familiar....

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What is she choosing between?

Makes me gag to type it- UTKnoxville and Baylor.
She's had her heart set on Baylor since she was a sophomore. Now, she's over thinking.

Is the Ly-Le Pho Vietnam Buffet still open?

BayNavFreak said:

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Moroso is another option. It's a new Italian restaurant and probably he best Italian food in Waco. They import all their ingredients from Italy and the prices are not as crazy as Diamondbacks (not sure about 135 Prime). The wait time is always ridiculous but they take 'day of' reservations.

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Moroso's is outstanding, but it is primarily a pizzeria with some very good appetizers and salads. Yes, it has some sandwiches and a couple of special pasta dishes, but I would still classify it as a pizzeria and not as a true Italian restaurant. That said, the pizza is close to the way it is in Italy and it's one of my favorite places to go. The full Italian restaurants in Waco are mediocre at best. Pignetti's in Temple is a better full restaurant than anything in Waco if you want nicer than pizza.

Gold Tron said:

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Is the Ly-Le Pho Vietnam Buffet still open?

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Nope, but part of the family runs the Clay Pot.

CammoTX said:

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We went to Diamondbacks the other weekend and I was very underwhelmed. The desserts were impressive but everything else was meh.

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Yeah, this.

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GoldenBear03 said:

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Diamondback's is my favorite, however 1424 is a solid backup too.

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Interesting.......I would put 135 Prime way above those two.

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I would too. No comparison. I enjoy 1424, especially sitting on the patio, but for a really nice meal 135 Prime does it way better. It's easier to get into now with the large new outdoor seating area.

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Gold Tron said:

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Is the Ly-Le Pho Vietnam Buffet still open?

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Nope, but part of the family runs the Clay Pot.

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That's right. I forgot. Have you been? Any good? With the scheduled work on I-35 I wonder if it will get taken under eminent domain.

Gold Tron said:

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forza orsi said:

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Gold Tron said:

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Is the Ly-Le Pho Vietnam Buffet still open?

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Nope, but part of the family runs the Clay Pot.

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That's right. I forgot. Have you been? Any good? With the scheduled work on I-35 I wonder if it will get taken under eminent domain.

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Theyre moving downtown, between Barnett's and Truelove.

Crash Davis said:

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Graduation weekend is nuts...especially spring graduation. That is why whenever I am invited to a graduation dinner I selflessly volunteer to skip the ceremony and go save a table at George's.

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You are exactly the type of friend I strive to be.