Dun Bar East Restaurant — Restaurant in San Angelo

I'll preface by stating that I'm a HUGE advocate for local businesses. I also tend to bias food over service & presentation for restaurants that I review.

I was recommended to come here by 2 different people from San Angelo while in town. It was boasted as a place "where the locals go" for great home cooked food at great prices.

The establishment itself is a time capsule of a local diner from the late 60s to 70s. Wood panel walls, concrete floors that previously had tiling, and overpainted popcorn ceilings. Red faux leather chairs and benches are coupled with wood formica tabletops. If you remember everything from your youth being brown, then this will be a quaint dose of nostalgia in a busy modern world.

The service was good, and I promptly received my chicken fried steak plate that I ordered off of the daily special menu. Unfortunately, this is where the trip down memory lane ends.

Now, on to the brass tax: the food. I don't judge by looks, EVER. Like I said, I judge by taste. For a near $20 meal before tip, I have to be brutally honest. I can only describe my meal in one word: bland

The slightly charred rolls, soggy breaded chicken fried steak, and the accompanying corn & beans all lacked flavor. The cream gravy didn't do anything to add a savory pop to the dish. The only saving grace was the ice-box pineapple fruit salad that was brought out post meal.

All of the other pieces were coming together for a great, local institution dining experience. However the flavor and quality of the meal itself make this puzzle frustrating to not be able...

Nostalgic!!!! Visited for the first time for lunch on June 8th after hearing about this place for years. We were immediately seated and attended. Service was so quick. We ordered that day’s special and when that delicious array of food was set before us in its wonderful, hearty simplicity, I was immediately transported back to the 1970’s and felt like I was visiting my grandma’s house. The decor, the meal, the ambience……I kept feeling like I needed to light a cigarette and listen to some vintage country music. I honestly wouldn’t have been surprised to see my late grandpa walk in from his barn or fields for his midday meal. It also reminded me of taking road trips back in the day when motels where you stayed had great on site restaurants. I can see why this place is so revered by so many. The homemade rolls were divine and the pies looked amazing. It’s truly a time capsule treasure and I hope it never changes. Location- 5 to 8 min east of downtown San Angelo. Parking was level and ample. Staff was friendly. Don’t miss...

The food we had was good yes, no doubt. The device is good, prices decent. The menu for breakfast is not big in my opinion but it does have the basic staples. Portions are pretty good also but nothing special. The grilled chops I got were well seasoned and not fatty. Hash browns were nice a crispy as I like them. Can't swap out toast for anything else but biscuits which kinda sucks if flour is what your avoiding. I did not try the house gravy that comes with every entree so can't speak on that. My fiance'got the pancakes and they looked good, smelled good and we're pretty big also. She loved the bacon and her eggs as well, super fresh tasting she said. For a busy veterans days morning about 930 am they were busy but nothing crazy either. Kept up well. No military discounts are offered here. They do take cards or cash here now as well. I want to go back for lunch and dinner next time and see what else they have for those meals as I hear...