12 Gage

We had a fantastic meal. The food was well prepared, artfully flavored and overall superb. The atmosphere and decor were unique and inviting. The reason I only give it 3 stars is because of the service, beginning with a less than pleasant host with poor communication skills. The server was friendly, however, she brought the main course while we were finishing the appetizer. That happens, but please clear the plates when it is finished. Also, we should not have to ask for water refills. When glasses are clearly empty, please offer more.

We tried the 12 Gage Restaurant for my wife’s 60th Birthday. Good service and very nice decor. The starters were ok and would rate as average. Salad was mainly lettuce with few if any other ingredients. However, The entrees were absolutely terrible. The pork chop was burned beyond recognition along with the cabbage? The meat was as tough as boot leather and could hardly be cut with a sharp steak knife. The second order was slightly less burned but even tougher to cut. My sea bass was the opposite. The outside was seared but the inside was badly undercooked. We skipped the birthday desert and left early. The decor and history is no substitute for basic cooking skills and serving quality cuts. We have traveled the world and eaten in hundreds of restaurants. This is by far the worst two entrees we have ever been served.

Ordered a bowl of soup and the oyster nachos. This alone a meal would not make, but my and aunt and her friend both ordered the strip steak and they were more than willing to share their portions with me. The steak was amazing. I’m reminded of the difference it makes eating steak in a state with so many cattle ranchers. The oyster nachos were four perfect fried oysters, each atop a corn chip with aioli. For dessert we ordered a creme brûlée and a Mexican brownie with ice cream. Excellent! And the coffee was among the best I’ve had in my life! (Beans from a local roaster in Marfa, Big Bend Coffee Roasters).

09/13/21 My sister and I came to stay at the Gage Hotel and made a reservation to eat dinner at the hotel restaurant. I enjoyed the house margarita which was great and the ribeye which I would rate a 10/10. My sister enjoyed the pork steak and we both rated it an 8/10. The service we had with Holly was excellent and the food was delicious. I definitely would come again.

Went for an anniversary weekend trip to Western Tx and loved our experience at 12 Gage. Our server Michael guided us through the specials and was very helpful when one item was sold out. Loved the meatballs as an appetizer!! Romaine and kale salad was fresh and large enough to share. Grateful for the opportunity to see this part of the country.

Excellent service! Very helpful waiter. I started with the Texas cooler - a cocktail with cucumber vodka, lime juice and topo chico. The waiter also brought to the table some small rolls and corn muffins. We shared the New York Strip and added some mashed potatoes at the waiters suggestion. Everything was delicious! The steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked, with a nice crust. It was more than enough food for two. Add a nice bottle of wine and it’s a great dinner.