Viteks BBQ - (Near Waco, TX)

Dj Randol We decided to skip the kitchen chaos this year and try Kona Grill for Thanksgiving dinner. Best decision we made all month. From the moment we walked in, everything clicked. The host team was warm and welcoming (zero trace of the holiday rush stress you’d expect), and our server was flat-out excellent: attentive without hovering, genuinely enthusiastic about the specials, and timed everything perfectly. The vibe inside was upscale yet relaxed (sleek modern décor, soft lighting, chill music); festive enough for the holiday but never cheesy. The special Thanksgiving menu was way more creative than the usual turkey-and-stuffing suspects. The star was the Macadamia Nut Turkey: tender roasted turkey breast coated in a crunchy macadamia crust, served with a light passion fruit glaze that sounds wild but absolutely works. It’s the perfect blend of island flair and holiday comfort. The ribs (yes, ribs on Thanksgiving) were fall-off-the-bone perfect, glazed in that signature Kona BBQ sauce with just the right sweet-smoky balance. Sides were on point too: creamy mashed potatoes, crisp green beans, and a killer pineapple jalapeño cornbread stuffing that I’m still thinking about. Portions were generous, cocktails were strong (the spiced pumpkin margarita was dangerously good), and the dessert menu tempted us hard, but we were happily stuffed. Kona Grill turned what could have been just a convenient holiday meal into a legit dining highlight. If you want excellent service, creative food that still feels festive, and a beautiful environment that makes the holiday feel special without the dishes afterward, book it next year. We’re already

lance allen Had an awesome dinner at Cooper’s Landing! We started with the Bang Bang Shrimp—crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of spice. For mains, we had the Shrimp & 4 Cheese Tortellini (so rich and delicious) and the Seafood Salad (super fresh and tasty). The service was excellent—friendly and attentive—and the atmosphere was really comfortable and inviting. Definitely a spot I’d come back to and recommend to others.

Mauge Great food! Came here by chance, and it was totally worth it. Our dishes were really good, the service was amazing and there was even someone singing. The best part, prices were very affordable. Highly recommend! (Nevermind the single piece of chicken on my dish, it came without chicken and my husband gave me a piece of his own dish hahha)

J Jones We pass by this place every time we drive from Houston to Austin to visit family and we always say we need to stop here. We finally did and we were not disappointed! I got the ribeye, the wife got the filet. Well be back,

Sarah Brown We sat outside for dinner this evening. The ambiance was beautiful. Yatish was our server, he made key recommendations, and was very kind and attentive. The chicken tikki masala was tasty- We will be back!

Justin Self We had an excellent time. Chloe, our server, was very attentive, thoughtful, professional, and conversational. Good atmosphere; heat food. The elegant dessert presentation was a nice touch!