Explore Belton Dining

Renowned Texas barbecue spot featured on Food Network, offering mesquite-smoked meats, Tex-Mex sides, and live music.

Family-owned BBQ joint (Texas Monthly Top 50) serving smoked brisket, ribs, and scratch sides (plus breakfast tacos and kolaches).

Family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant chain.

Locally owned spot blending Mexican and seafood cuisine – known for seafood fajitas, ceviche, fish tacos.

Upscale dining experience along Salado Creek. Features chef-crafted New American cuisine and craft cocktails.

Downtown microbrewery and brewpub serving house-made craft beers and a gastropub food menu.

Locally-owned fine Italian restaurant offering authentic pastas, wood-fired pizzas, steaks, and an extensive wine list.

Family-operated Mexican restaurant serving classic Tex-Mex dishes.

Texas-style cantina inspired by Big Bend, serving Tex-Mex classics and cocktails.

Contemporary Italian-American steakhouse featuring premium steaks, Italian-inspired pastas, and craft cocktails.

Award-winning craft brewery with large Temple taproom and kitchen. Offers house beers and pub menu.

Legendary steak and barbecue roadhouse featuring mesquite-grilled steaks, central TX BBQ, and live music.

Longstanding local Chinese restaurant offering Cantonese/Sichuan dishes, lunch specials, and a popular buffet.

Downtown bakery and lunch café offering scratch-made baked goods, soups, sandwiches, and salads.

Casual offshoot of Inn on the Creek serving comfort food, drinks, and live music.

Top brunch spot known for handcrafted Liège waffles (sweet and savory) and scratch-made breakfast plates.

Destination wood-fired pizza restaurant on a large outdoor property. Known for Neapolitan-style pizzas, craft brews, live music.

Drive-up coffee trailer offering quick service gourmet coffee, lattes, and house-baked pastries.

Longtime Temple BBQ fixture known for mesquite-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage. On-site meat market.

Lakefront restaurant on Lake Belton serving seafood and Southern comfort food with indoor dining and a large patio overlooking the water.

Farm-to-fork take on Tex-Mex and interior Mexican cuisine (street tacos, empanadas, ceviche).

Quaint café on the Salado boardwalk serving homestyle comfort foods and daily specials since 1994.

Trendy downtown cantina blending Mexican and Texan flavors – street tacos, brisket nachos, craft cocktails.

Cozy independent coffee shop offering gourmet espresso drinks, teas, plus light bites and pastries.

Iconic country meat market and café serving Czech kolaches, house-made sausages, burgers, and daily plate lunches.

Fine-dining restaurant in a restored 1860s home specializing in premium steaks, chops, and elevated Southern dishes.

Iconic restaurant serving classic Southern comfort food since 1943. Famous for hush puppies and strawberry kiss dessert.

Family-owned Korean restaurant (also serving some sushi) offering bulgogi, bibimbap, japchae, and Korean BBQ.

Bright farm-to-table cafe and bakery known for gourmet breakfasts, brunch, and lunch using local ingredients.

Temple institution (since 1955) known for its classic diner vibes, charcoal-grilled burgers, and chicken-fried steak.

Historic country store-turned-restaurant/dance hall offering chicken-fried steak, burgers, barbecue, and live music.

Upscale downtown steakhouse serving hand-cut prime steaks, fresh Gulf seafood, and fine wines.

Salado’s microbrewery and beer garden along Salado Creek. Family-friendly taproom with craft beers, food trucks, live music.

Local winery’s tasting room and wine shop offering tastes, glasses, cheese plates.

Boutique winery and tasting room offering Texas wines in an intimate space on Main Street.

Chic wine and cocktail bar in a historic 1859 building offering craft cocktails, curated wines, and small bites.

Faith-based local coffee shop offering espresso drinks, Italian sodas, and baked goods in downtown.

Cozy, family-run Italian bistro serving classic pastas, pizzas, and Italian entrées.

Traditional Mexican restaurant with Tex-Mex favorites, from fajitas to enchiladas, plus margaritas.

Unique coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night. Serves organic coffee, pastries, craft cocktails, wine, live music.

Gourmet cheesesteak food truck usually parked off I-35. Serves authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks and loaded fries.

Cozy wine bar and retail shop featuring wines, craft beers, wine flights, and small bites.

Popular local sports bar & grill famous for its Buffalo-style wings, pizzas, and pub fare.

Locally-owned coffee house near Baylor Scott & White, offering hand-crafted espresso drinks, teas, and homemade treats.

Local sports bar and pizzeria offering hand-tossed pizzas, flavorful wings, and cold beer. Plenty of TVs.

Upscale yet rustic Texas cuisine tavern by Nolan Creek, known for steaks, burgers, and Southern comfort fare in a historic cotton gin building.

Retro diner by the old train depot, offering classic American breakfast and lunch fare in a nostalgic setting.

Enduring family-run café known for scratch-made pies, cakes, breads, and hearty country breakfast/lunch plates.

Casual Asian restaurant specializing in sushi rolls and Japanese cuisine, with some Chinese and Thai dishes.

Independent Japanese hibachi grill and sushi restaurant offering tableside cooking shows and full sushi menu.

Local mini-chain of authentic taquerias offering a wide variety of Mexican dishes. Popular for breakfast burritos.

Hip downtown eatery serving artisanal wood-fired pizzas, Italian small plates, and craft beer.

Quirky local coffee shop inside Temple Mall offering creative lattes, smoothies, pastries, and Death Wish Coffee.

Downtown coffee shop that roasts its own beans. Serves specialty coffees, teas, pastries, and light cafe meals.

Humble taqueria known for authentic Mexican street tacos, burritos, gorditas, breakfast tacos, and menudo.

Local Mexican restaurant featuring Jalisco-style cooking. Large menu including tacos, parrilladas, seafood, breakfast.

Small, relaxed Thai eatery serving favorites like pad thai, green curry, tom yum soup.

Temple’s only full-service Indian restaurant, offering a lunch buffet and dinner menu of North Indian cuisine.

Small regional Tex-Mex chain serving sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, and margaritas.

Local coffee house known for creative lattes and flavored coffees. Serves breakfast items, smoothies, and pastries.

Convenient pit-stop eatery (inside gas station) known for its BBQ sandwiches and country breakfast biscuits.

Japanese hibachi grill and sushi bar offering tableside teppanyaki cooking and a full sushi menu.

Independently-owned pizzeria serving New York-style pizza (whole pies and slices), hot subs, and salads.

Modern Thai eatery serving authentic Thai curries, noodles, and stir-fries made from family recipes.