Lounge 93 — Restaurant in Waco

Alright folks, gather 'round the digital campfire, because I'm about to spill the beans on a place that's less a bar and more like a warm, fuzzy hug from your favorite eccentric aunt. Yes, I'm talking about Lounge 93.

Now, I'm a seasoned bar and restaurant enthusiast, seen more cocktail shakers than most folks have seen sunsets. My wife and I, we've been regulars at Lounge 93 for a year and a half. That's right, a year and a half of pure, unadulterated joy. And in that time, we've gone from "those new faces" to "Hey! The usuals!" faster than you can say "last call."

Let's start with the atmosphere. It's like they bottled up all the good vibes from a summer music festival and poured it straight into the walls. You walk in, and boom! Instant mood boost. The live music? Forget background noise, it's a full-on party for your ears. They've got everything from jazz that'll make your soul do a happy dance, to acoustic sets that'll have you swaying like a willow in a gentle breeze.

And the staff? Oh, the staff! These aren't just bartenders and servers; they're your extended family. They remember your name, your drink (even the weird off-menu concoction you invented), and probably your last embarrassing karaoke attempt. They're quick with a joke, a sympathetic ear, and a perfectly poured masterpiece. Honestly, they’re the kind of people you’d want to be stranded on a desert island with, provided they brought the cocktail shaker. Say a warm “Hi” to bartender and therapist Patrick, server and psychic Lacey, and the general manager and cruise director, Rey, among others and they will be your BBFE (Best Buds For Ever)!

Now, let's talk food. Because let's be real, a good bar needs good grub. And Lounge 93 delivers. We’re not talking fancy-schmancy Michelin star stuff, we’re talking comfort food that hits the spot like a perfectly timed punchline. From their legendary burgers to their pizzas and monthly special plates, every bite is a reminder of why we love good, honest food. Plus, the kitchen staff clearly operates on the principle of "more is more," which is a philosophy I can wholeheartedly get behind.

And the patrons! It’s a melting pot of good souls, all there to have a good time. No pretension, no drama, just folks enjoying themselves. You'll find yourself chatting with strangers like you've known them for years, and by the end of the night, you'll be swapping numbers and planning your next visit.

Look, I've seen some reviews from folks who expect a symphony orchestra and a Michelin star dinner for the price of a local watering hole. To those folks, I say, maybe try a museum. For the rest of us who appreciate good music, good food, good drinks, and even better company, Lounge 93 is a treasure.

So, do yourself a favor. Grab a friend, grab your partner, or even grab your slightly eccentric aunt, and head down to Lounge 93. You won't regret it. Just promise me you'll save us a seat at the bar. And maybe, just maybe, you'll become part of the family too. Cheers!

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Yes, we are real...

We loved the atmosphere! The food and drinks were great! Unfortunately, they were out of cinnamon rolls. Hopefully, they will have them next time! Eric and Thomas' music was WONDERFUL! Unfortunately, the service from Haylee was not great at all. We felt like we were bothering her every time we ordered something. Her eye rolls as she turned to walk away did not go unnoticed. We had to wave her down twice to come to our table to order something. We had to ask for silverware and napkins. When we asked to order the cinnamon rolls for dessert at 8:17 p.m., she said she had to check with the kitchen because it takes approximately 30 - 40 minutes to make and the kitchen closed at 9:30 p.m. She said it might be too late to order them. It seemed like plenty of time, so we wanted to order 2. She returned shortly and said they were out of cinnamon rolls. We felt rushed the whole time we were there. It was 9:00 p.m. and she brought us our tickets without asking if we wanted anything else, which we would have ordered another round of drinks if offered. It closed at 10:00 p.m., so we don't know why she was such in a rush to close out our tickets. She did thank us for coming when she gave us our checks. I think that's the most she said to us the whole time we were there. After we paid, she left a few minutes after, so we figured she had somewhere to be. We ended up staying until 10:00 p.m. and enjoyed the rest of the evening. I want to add that Rey (maybe the manager) did stop by our table to ask if we needed anything. Thank you for that! We will be back for a second chance, but will choose a...

I typically don’t leave reviews for businesses unless I am truly blown away; however, this place truly surprised me. I tried to give as much patience as possible to our server and the service in general. I let the server know that it was my first time dining there and asked a few questions. We got the bare minimum responses and she hardly came by our table at all after ordering. The place itself is beautiful and the atmosphere with the live music was great but the lack of service was disappointing. After it all we were ready to cash out, and rather than asking how we were paying she assumed we would pay card. Which when reviewing the ticket, was much higher priced than the menu stated. When we asked about the differing prices we were told that those prices are only if you are paying cash. Which was written in tiny font on the last page of the menu.

When we said, yes we are paying cash but the ticket is showing this price instead, we were met with oh well your energy is a lot right now and I got flustered. From the manager. How can a place like this not only barely serve customers but also give a higher price when checking out without explaining the cash prices on the menu?

I will not be coming back here, first and only time...