Blaine's Restaurant & Wine Shoppe — Restaurant in Waco

5 Stars — Incredible Value, Beautiful Atmosphere, and Outstanding Food

One of the best dining experiences in Central Texas—especially for the price ($$–$$$). We came for a birthday dinner and were blown away by the quality, creativity, and care in every dish.

The tomato and focaccia salad was exceptional—juicy heirloom tomatoes paired with crispy, olive oil–soaked focaccia, fresh pesto, shaved cheese, and just the right drizzle of balsamic. Bursting with flavor and beautifully plated. The sweet corn gnocchi was a standout: tender gnocchi in a creamy corn sauce topped with crispy shallots, popcorn, and prosciutto—unexpected and absolutely delicious.

And the burger? Outstanding. Served on a buttery brioche bun, it was thick, juicy, and perfectly balanced. The fries were hand-cut, crispy, and served with a bright, herbed aioli that tied everything together.

The atmosphere is stylish yet relaxed: checkerboard floors, soft lighting, string lights overhead, and a well-stocked bar that feels both modern and nostalgic. Even the restroom design reflects the same level of care and charm.

Attentive service, a thoughtful wine list, and a menu that far exceeds what you’d expect at this price point. This place is a hidden gem—and an easy favorite. We’ll...

The husband and I popped into Blaine’s for a mid-week dinner date night and boy did we leave RAVING over this new Waco Wine Shoppe!!

The current special on Wednesday’s is a sheet pan pizza and full bottle of wine for $45, which we happily indulged in. The pizza was on a focaccia crust, and topped with the freshest sliced pepperoni and homemade marinara. This was easily one of the best Pizza’s we’ve ever eaten (I have traveled to Italy 3 times up to now).

In addition to the wine and pizza, we also ordered the Triple-Cooked Fries which came with a Dijon dipping sauce … fantastic, 10/10. We ended our meal with a slice of the Chocolate Silk Pie … one of the best chocolate pies I’ve ever had the pleasure to consume, 10/10 ten times over.

Overall this new spot is an 11/10, bringing a new elevated dining experience to Waco! While the menu is not overwhelming with too many choices, there are just enough to provide a solid variety of different options to be a crowd-pleaser, all within more than reasonable prices. Blaine’s also offers a phenomenal selection of different wines to pair perfectly with any pallet.

Definitely a new locally owned bistro that deserves all the praise and support, and we can’t wait to visit...

I absolutely loved my dining experience at Chef Blaine’s! I’ve been wanting to go & so glad that I did! I couldnt decide what to order because everything looked so interesting and delicious. You can tell the menu was carefully considered, and I can’t wait to work my way through it. For our 1st time there, We ordered the Tues special of Fish & Chips- best I’ve ever had! The fries are big and triple fried so extra crunchy on the outside and hot on the inside. And the fish had a delicious batter and flakey white fish on the inside. We also got the burger which was perfect with bacon annd melted cheese, and the greek salad with chicken. I ordered the house white, which was only $8 and amazing. And, the service was perfect. One of my favorite parts of our 1st experience was not only the food, but the friendly neighborhood vibe. We saw several people we knew & Blaine came out to greet his guests and talk to them. I highly recommend Blaine’s, and can’t wait to go back soon. I hear they also have deliciously paired wine dinners and some upcoming live music too. You’ll want to make this charming neighborhood spot, your regular spot-...