If you're planning a visit, make sure to arrive early! While parking is sufficient, it can get limited as everyone arrives for the day. The location boasts a spacious picnic area equipped with grills and tethers for your furry friends. You'll find plumbing for restrooms in the picnic area, along with portable toilets at the entrances to most trails. The water is stunningly clear, allowing you to spot everything from dinosaur footprints to seashells. The trails are clean and well-maintained, with connections that let you choose between long treks or shorter loops. Most trails are shaded, providing a welcome break from the sun. That said, it does get quite hot, so be sure to bring extra water and layers for sun protection. There’s also a charming little store that offers all the essentials. Overall, this place is fantastic for everyone, from seasoned hikers to toddlers just looking to splash around in the water.

It was so peaceful once we walked down to the river. I wish the signage was a little better. The dinosaur tracks in the river are just really neat to see and think about. It was a pretty warm day, but the river was so nice and cool. My husband road his bike around some of the trails. He liked it.

It's a nice place to cool off in the water. I took my shoes off and walked across the slippery rocks to see the dinosaur tracks. I was amazed at how big they were! They offer life jackets to use for safety in the swimming area, too. It's a very clean park that offers several hiking trails, horseback riding, and picnic areas. They also have a fun souvenir store. I can wait to go again.

We were driving through Glen Rose, Texas, and noticed several dinosaur statues and signs around town. Curious, we asked Siri why—and learned about Dinosaur Valley State Park. We decided to take the short 10-mile detour, and it was absolutely worth it! The river area is beautiful, and the dinosaur tracks are fascinating to see up close. The trails to the tracks were well marked, and parking was plentiful and convenient. All of the track sites were within a couple hundred yards of the parking areas, making them easy to reach.

We love coming here. There are some easy hikes and some hard. The river is peaceful and relaxing, and warm enough to play in. The dinosaur footprints are pretty visible and really cool!

As a child my parents took me here, so I knew I had to take my kids as well. We stopped by the little “merch” shop (that’s my kids call it), and I got them some t shirts. I would highly recommend bringing swim clothes for the kids and yourself, so they can swim close to the Dino tracks. There was a high amount of algae today, so certain areas of the Dino tracks were not that visible. Other than that we had a great time in the creek / river.

Lovely place. Drive was worth it. Dino footprints are located in an area called Ballroom something. It's all under water. Take water shoes, water runs knee high in the summer. You'll have to cross the river. Glen Rose is a bit of a corny town. Dino statues are everywhere Clever idea! Nice picnic area to eat at. Bathrooms are decent. Best to go during the week. It will take less time to arrive. Tickets are purchased by time slots.

🦖Family Fun Day, in Glen Rose TX @Dinosaur World with My Daughter and 5 grandchildren who love everything Dinosaurs, until my 3yr old grandson got the opportunity to see them up close and in person, and he was sure that they were going to eat him 🙂🤨😂. As terrible as that sounds, we had a great time. He cried on the way in, and cried when we left because he wants to go back again 🤷🏽👌🏾✨. They have a splash park, an animated museum, a train 🚂 ride, a dinosaur trail that makes for a great learning experience, and exercise, a nice pond with fish and turtles that I'm sure you can feed, and from the looks of it, they fish and turtle knew that we could feed them as well, as you can see in the video the minute we walked up, they all came to the surface. There was so much to see, that we will definitely be going back again 🦕.

Listen , i give nothing but honest reviews so take a second and read what I have to say about this place. This place is great for your first time going, but if you live in the area and go more than once, hoping that just maybe they will come up with some more exciting ideas instead of some worn painted slightly damaged dinosaurs then you would have spent waaaayy to much money yet again and will be highly disappointed unfortunately. Although I will say, we went recently sept 9th 2025 for my son's birthday and they did have a little water park for the kids to cool off in after the short circle walk looking at the dinosaurs, oh! And they did have a pterodactyl in the museum area, a squeaky one displayed lol! I dont know if this is government funded , which would make sense for how poorly its ran. Customer service is way below average , they are worried about you stepping over the stupid ropes so you dont touch the idiotic skeletons laying all over the place smh. Do you remember the movie "land of the lost" with will Ferrell when he goes to that run down "amusement park" and he goes to another dimension? Well this place and its employees are not far off, all I was missing was his tachyon amplifier and i was set lmao! Go once but never again , in my opinion, its not worth the 100's of dollars you will spend on the tickets, train ride, gift shop and everything else they will try and charge you for .

If you like dinosaurs, you will absolutely love this place! They have life-size dinosaurs, you can walk among, an animatronic museum, a dig sight, a park and a gift shop. Its so much fun for kids of all ages! Adult kids too!

Took my 3 year old and he loved it. My only complaint is it's pretty pricey for what it is and general admission doesn't pay for some of the activities, like the train ride or fossil dig. The dinosaurs were the best we've seen at similar attractions. For general admission and the train ride it was $86 for two adults and one child. If we lived closer I think the annual pass would be a better deal.

Over priced general admission, you have to pay extra per person for a train ride, a dig and some other activity. We payed nearly $100 for 3 adults and 2 children. The splash pad is a makeshift 15x15 area with water sprinklers and an electric cord right next to it supplying electricity to some fans on the other side of the sidewalk. The dinosaur information plaques on the trail are half erased. The playground has half of its jungle gym closed off. You're probably better off going half a mile down the road to the State Park.

This place was awesome! We stumble upon it on our way back to Austin. It was not planned, but we will most definitely plan a trip here to look at the fossil trails.

We had a good time! The grounds are well-kept and workers are kind. They had it decorated for Halloween. Overall it was a good experience. I do think it’s expensive for what it is. It’s close to the price of an amusement park ticket.

So happy to see a dinosaur museum that talked about the Bible. I learned more from talking with the man Terry that does the kids' short class than walking around because my kids would barely let me look. The Noah's ark was so neat, and the things that they are doing there is amazing. Wish there was a walking path to the big dinos to talk pictures.

Attempted to visit while stopping at the nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park. Unfortunately, it is not open on Tuesdays, when we were there. I have been to the Creation Museum in Kentucky, and this appears to be smaller than that museum, from the building size. I hope that it is making a great impact on people.

This was a huge blessing to my family!!! We visited family in Waco and took the trip to see the dinosaur footprint fossils and stopped at CEM first. We spent about 2 hours here and barely scratched the surface of the amounts on information contained in this museum. It's a blessing they thoughtfully placed it just before the Dinosaur State Park. This will boost your faith in Christ and expose a non-believer to new thoughts.

Overall good experience. Creation from a Christian perspective and about as systematically scientific fact based as non religious archeological museums.

My wife and I was expecting a real museum. But this it not a museum. It is an exhibit of mixed real and fantasy things. Not evidence based explanations. So visit here if you want to be somewhat entertained by the non-fact based explanations or find a real museum somewhere else.

I definitely recommend this place to everyone, they gave a very detailed and entertaining fossil presentation. They also have a great selection of books and the friendliest staff to help you with anything

Great little museum! There is a lot to see with some unique and historical items. Very awesome to see and hear about scientific evidence proving creation. One of the scientists was sweet and talked to us about their current experiments and projects. Worth stopping if you have the time!!

I’m not exactly sure what has happened with this place but we go here quite often and it has steadily gone downhill. Today we were quickly seated and quickly given our drinks and quickly were able to give our food order but then it took 40 minutes for a simple omelette and club sandwich to be brought to our table. The omelette was room temperature and then our waiter disappeared until he brought the check. Two other couples in the restaurant were furious with the same service and one of those couples got up and left because it took so long for their food to be brought out. It’s really sad, we love this place, but we definitely will not be back near as often if at all.

We got to go to the Big Cup Eatery on the day we left Oakdale RV Park which lays claim to having the biggest biscuits in Texas. Well, how could I not try one of those? I ordered the Southern Plate which incorporates said gigantic biscuit and I can attest to the sheer size of this thing. The dish includes two eggs, hash browns and country sausage gravy in a big pile of carbohydrates. And I freaking loved it. The flavor was good enough that I didn’t salt it which is saying something. My better half had the Quesadilla burger which was about $10 and is a big burger in a tortilla. She ordered hers with seasoned fries on the side. Also very good. The service was friendly and prompt and the food arrived in a timely fashion. I thought the place was clean and friendly and the prices were really fair for all the food we got. Overall two thumbs up on Big Cup Eatery. Yum-o!

Was seated almost immediately when I arrived for lunch with a friend. Service was pleasant and quick. I had fried catfish with french fries and the catfish was VERY GOOD! The meal included two fillets and a generous portion of fries that were tasty. My friend had shrimp tacos which he enjoyed and our total bill was $28 but with both only had water. The atmosphere was fine, nothing upscale but very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend

Stopped in to try and find something new for breakfast (and anything actually open on Sunday morning). Drove 40 minutes to try it out, and it was worth it. Friendly staff, clean tables, quiet enough to talk. Blueberry pancakes were very tasty, and actually cooked all the way through. Batter tasted like it was homemade. Eggs tasted like they were farm fresh. Egg enchiladas were very good. I was not sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. I just wish there had been some spicy salsa or some cremosa. Breakfast taco was huge. Much larger than I was expected. Very tasty. Again, it just needed some spicy salsa or cremosa. Definitely a place to come back too.

Everything was fantastic. The food was excellent, and the service was great. I recommend trying the green sauce.

Food was good, service was great, food came out fast! Prices were good as well! Cute little restaurant. I recommend stopping by and trying out the place.

Big Cup Eatery is one of those hometown gems you just have to love! Their homestyle meatloaf special is amazing — my wife absolutely loves it, and we make a point to stop in whenever it’s on the menu. The food always tastes fresh and homemade, and the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming every time. When they have that meatloaf special, do yourself a favor and go try it — you won’t regret it!

It was the last performance of the spring season and it was absolutely amazing. First, the weather was perfect. Second, the show was a variety of acting, singing, and ballet of sort. It was top notch from start to finish. We will definitely be back for the Christmas show. Lastly a big Thank You to everyone responsible for putting it together. Jesus Lives!!!

What a show. This was the first time seeing a LIVE professional show about Jesus. The actors were amazing, singing, choreography, creative story telling. We especially loved the back stage passes to see how they make the show happen from props, to animals and even a chance to be on this huge stage. The food was great. The craft booths decorated like we were back 2000 years. We bought two paintings, hand carved navity that has a music box too. The staff were warm, they greeted everyone, and were full of energy. I was so glad we came as a family to create this memory. You don't want to miss out!!!

Absolutely uplifting! From the amphitheater under the beautiful Texas stars to the stars on stage with a cast of 160, it's a performance must see! The musical score, sets, vocalists, special effects were as good as any Broadway show! But most of all, the life story message of salvation of Jesus Christ unfolded seamlessly before your eyes, leaving you feeling like you actually walk with Jesus.

What an amazing time! This is truly texas hidden gem. Sadly, no one knows what will become of it next year. After thirty three years of production next year is uncertain. So go out and enjoy it. This one last time if you haven't enjoyed it yet. This was the first for us And I wish we had Known about this years ago. The everlasting impression that me and my family will take with us. The story of the potter's clay was one that Gid used to speak to my heart. What an amazing time!

For those that like live theatre and don’t want to drive all the way to Branson to see the sight and sound productions need not go any further than Glen Rose. It is about 1.5 hours from north Dallas. Parking is free! And the show was amazing! We had eaten prior to arriving but snacks and food are available on site. I also saw many people bring in food or small picnic baskets. It is wheelchair accessible and they even have some chairs onsite for those that have a hard time negotiating stairs. When the lights go out, on a clear sky, you’re surrounded by stars. It was so beautiful! If you haven’t had a chance to check out one of their shows, do yourself a favor and get tickets! It’s a great experience!

Had a fantastic time. Yes, it was cold, just prepare for it. Took friends with us. The pageantry was outstanding. Can't wait for the Easter one.

Stage presentation with songs and dancing depicting ministry of Jesus the Christ through the eyes of Bartholomew.

Arrived at 10:17pm on a Saturday night. Waited at the drive through speaker for 3 min and no one answered. The lights inside and out were still on. Drove up to the window and got someone’s attention. They said they were closed. I said that the sign on their window says that they were open until 1030 and she said it was wrong. Would not let us order ice cream. The front of the store also said 1030 as well as Google. Horrible customer service. Sonic got our business instead.

i absolutely love the dairy queen in glen rose. it’s always clean and great food. i normally don’t ever enjoy dinner here, just a lunch or evening food (meaning never past 8pm), but being pregnant makes you eat at super weird times. my husband ordered the smaller blizzard, which the worker replied a mini, and my husband said great. we also order a chicken strip basket and i ordered a taco salad with chicken. the taco salad is my go to. the wait was 20 minutes in total (weird, ive never waited this long especially with little cars parked and no one behind us in the drive), they have us pull around the front to wait. while waiting, 3 young girl workers are laughing it up in the parking lot, which irritates me a little because why were we waiting so long when there were definitely able bodies to help. we receive our food with no blizzard. we ask for it and he said it wasn’t on the receipt. waited 5 minutes for them to find the receipt. the blizzard was never added and we would have to go through the drive again to reorder after the gentlemen on the speaker already confirmed we wanted a mini blizzard… said no thanks and went on with our night. while eating my food, i noticed that there was no beans on the bottom (they usually coat the taco shell in beans and add the fixings on top). NOPE. just HARD chunks of beans scooped on top of the lettuce, almost in the shape of a spoon. super gross.

They are not changing out the oil in their fryer. Purchased steak fingers & fries to go. Food was rancid and we had to throw it out. Unfortunately I ate one steak finger and a few fries. I had cramps and nausea for 2days. I won’t be able to eat DQ for a long time if ever. We stop here about 6 times a year and have seen food quality decline but I can say with confidence they have hit bottom.

This Dairy Queen is definitely a Texas classic. Very much a hometown establishment. I used to take my nail adult sons here when they were small children before or after we would go exploring the dinosaur Valley State park and the Paluxy river. It always has the vibe of a popular gathering place for people in Glen Rose. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is always very friendly. Plus, if you want to blow any diet, you may be on completely out of the water, you can always get some of their frozen treats out of the freezeron a hot summers day.

I have not experienced a pleasant fast food in a very long time. This experience was absolutely amazing. The food was fresh and delicious thw staff was so very friendly thank you for the wonderful experience today!!

The problem with this DQ once served some great Tacos. The Tacos served on this visit. Where smaller with less meat,lettuce and three diced pieces of a tomato and 5 grated pieces of cheese. Off my list!

A very nice Dairy Queen in the best spot for access coming from the river, Dinosaur Valley SP or Fossil Rim. Great place to get a refreshing snack.

Bottom line will always be food. Brisket was dry and flavorless. You could taste smoke only. The BBQ sauce was not good. Maybe it was a bad day but the most prominent parts of any BBQ joint were not good at all. The smoked Mac and cheese had zero smoke. It was an over priced ($4.95) small side of regular Mac and cheese. Now the ribs were decent. Not a ton of flavor but very tender and pulled off bone properly. To the owner, check your sauce. Something was in there and it's ok to season up brisket.

Have to say I was disappointed. This place was highly recommended. First - very friendly staff& really cool atmosphere. Plenty of seating with tvs indoor & out. However, I ordered the brisket tacos & smoked Mac & cheese. The m&c was fine. The brisket tacos were very dry. If it wasn’t for the bbq sauce- I would not have eaten them. So I can recommend this place - but that’s only my opinion.

Our experience in this restaurant was amazing!!!! Very friendly staff and very delicious food. We were in the outdoor area and the live music was a bonus.

WOW this place is wonderful. The hospitality is over the top they make you feel like you’re eating at a friends house or family. The food was wonderful best brisket I’ve ever had the french fries are hand cut in. The onion rings are freshly made. Everything is fresh, homemade and ready for you to enjoy if you don’t stop here or try it out yourself. You’re missing out on some good Texas, barbecue and, the owner himself was there when we went today and he was just as kind and made me feel like we were Valued customers hard to find that in today’s market thank you so much Mr. Massey for the incredible barbecue, the hospitality and you can Without a doubt will be back probably tomorrow the damn food, so good I’m already craving it as I’m writing this review you got me hooked. Thank you for opening Restaurant with a venue, an area for the kids to play and live music on certain days I’m so glad you chose Glen Rose, Texas ❤️✔️👏🫶🏻

I went yesterday for the first time, amazing! Such a nice hide away with fantastic service and food. Jeff Burns was playing while I was there, it was a great addition to an outstanding place. I had the brisket and onion rings, the onion rings are the best I have ever had: large coated perfectly and perfectly served. I loved the brisket, and ordered a quarter pound, I couldn't eat it all, I brought some home for more deliciousness.

Jalapeño sausage was bland and served cold very slimy texture. Burnt ends weren’t burnt at all, seemed like 4 chunks of fat sliced right off the brisket. Green beans were ok but had hard stalks throughout. Pinto beans had zero flavor. Massey’s Mess (Frito Pie) has no chili just whatever meat you choose. The Philly was lackluster. Draft beers served in plastic mugs 😑 $80 before tip, pretty disappointed overall. Sweet tea was good if you’re into that, but it’s not hard to make that. Food runner took our number after bringing one item out then they couldn’t find our table to serve us for 20mins. Worst jalapeño sausage I’ve ever had. Lastly nothing was served with any BBQ sauce, and I didn’t see any on any tables or near the condiments.

Went to Massey’s Glen Rose today for dinner. My husband ordered chopped brisket, turkey, and bologna with a side of mac and cheese. I had the loaded nachos with pulled pork. Overall we thought everything tasted good. The turkey was our favorite, not dry with good flavor. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The owner, Todd, was there greeting everyone and shaking hands. The Glen Rose hospitality that made me fall in love with this little town. We will definitely be going back again in the future.

Driving through for the state park and wanted some coffee. This ship is excellent! Great dine-in experience, really lovely Latte and breakfast sandwich before a day of hiking. Extremely friendly and helpful staff! Clean interior and restroom. Phenomenal Latte. I’d leave 10-stars if I could! It’s a must!

Glen Rose Coffee Co was our first stop of the day before visiting creatures of the past and wildlife of the present. There is a lovely mural on the side of the building and what seems to be a new logo. Inside is very clean and modern. A nice, cool spot to chill and sip on coffees before or after you Glen Rose adventures. I was able to chat with the owner a little bit and the service was amazing! On top of that, our coffees were delicious and quenched our caffeine needs for the day. I'll definitely be back for more!

My husband and I stopped here on our way home after camping in Dinosaur Valley State Park and our only regret is not stopping sooner. The coffees were perfectly crafted and the breakfast food items (breakfast burrito and croissant breakfast sandwich) were perfectly made. Baristas were super friendly and attentive. Would recommend to everyone passing through

We have been to lots of coffee shops in DFW, Austin, Louisiana etc, but we absolutely fell in love with the unique menu, customer service, and cozy vibe of this Glen Rose Texas Gem. A true definition of Texas hospitality. Make sure to include a space in your itinerary for a quick stop by this coffee shop!

It’s a quaint little coffee shop with amazing coffee. Our group liked all of their drinks and I loved my lavender matcha latte, much better than the chain coffee shops. Must try if you’re in the area!

We came to Glen Rose visiting family. My husband and I got the breakfast burritos, he got the turtle dove blended latte and I got the dark chocolate mocha latte. First off the burritos were amazing. The tots with the egg and salsa, such a great combo! We have been to many coffee shops around the country, and this one is at the top of the list! This is hands down the best mocha I have ever had, no joke. For the blended latte, we always complain that it is a milkshake in a cup but this actually tasted like coffee but had a good balance of sweet. Whenever I visit family again; I will definitely come back!

Great service, amazing food and staff is super kind. Best cinnamon rolls, no other coffee shops can come close. I’m pick AF 🤩. Been here a few times and enjoy it very much.

It was a lot of fun. I got to see animals I've never seen before. My only feedback is make the entrance two lanes or control the traffic coming in because it was horrible. Also there was a lot of missing animals and even if there isn't enough staff just having one engaged staff is a big plus already. The animal exhibit at the far far end was lonely per say, crickets... Lots of good stuff inside. I suppose I can't blame the guy for just sitting at his desk. Overall the tour guides did a great job. Take the bus not your car, it's worth the extra money. Oh can y'all get cushion seats for the tour bus please

This place is definitely worth the drive. A lot of animals and you can feed them all except the rhinos and cheetahs. The giraffe will stick their heads in your car to eat the food so dont have them waiting too long lol. Customer service at the gate was great. Gift shop super expensive. 5 stars!!!!!

Cool place to go with your family, we've been 3 times now and the drive there is almost 2 hours away from home BUT its worth the drive. Id recommend driving your personal car instead of doing the tour bus. Tour bus is uncomfortable and there's rules in place for touching animals etc. Take your personal car thru and experience it at your pace. Tour guides were nice and informative but not worth the extra price for those tickets.

Was super fun and animals were great, graffes were fabulous feeding them by hand was great experience. Could have better advertised all the stuff that you can do at the halfway point, the petting area and tortoises were a bit of from the main area but once found great to see. Didn't bring proper footwear for the hikes but if we go back would do the hikes as well.

Awesome! Amazing! So much fun! I laughed so hard I cried. We did the self drive tour. It took almost 3 hours, with a break in the middle. Watch out for the Ostrich at the entrance he’s not afraid to get his own food from your bag.

We love going to Fossil Rim! We have been coming here for over 5 yrs and have been members for many years. It's so peaceful and a lovely getaway. The animals are so precious and friendly. I love seeing all of them. Going earlier in the day is best because the animals start to take a nap closer to closing time. We have seen lots of giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, deers, water bucks, turkeys, goats, turtles, salamanders, rhinos, emus, ostriches, and so many more animals. They have a gift shop, restaurant, & nature center when you're about halfway through the park. I would highly recommend going to Fossil Rim if you love animals.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is an absolute must-visit! 🦒🐐 From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience for the kids and adults alike. The drive-through safari was incredible — getting up close to giraffes, zebras, and so many other animals was pure magic. The kids were in awe the entire time, especially when feeding the animals right from the car. The petting zoo was another highlight — goats, pig,turtles and other friendly critters kept the little ones smiling from ear to ear. Everything was well-maintained, staff were friendly, and the animals looked healthy and happy. If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and interactive day with the family, Fossil Rim is the place to go. The kids are already asking when we can come back!

Picked this place by chance and am so glad we did! Went in for lunch and had the chicken salad sandwich, with the fries. I opted to upgrade to the truffle fries with aioli! So worth it! Wait staff was polite, and well trained. Provided us information on the specials of the day! One of the best chicken salads I have had! Great job with this place. It is located in the old McPherson house near downtown. Parking was random, but close! Definitely worth your time to stop by!

Four of us went on a Saturday at around 12:30. I realize this is a busy time, but parking is pretty horrendous. It’s a gravel parking lot with lots of really rough areas and you have to kind of end up parking on the grass, because there’s no street parking available. We had gone down for a festival, and our relatives came from Oklahoma as well. The house is charming and the wraparound porch would be fun to sit on, but there were no tables available at all at that time of day. We were seated by the door, which wasn’t bad, And our waiter was very courteous. However, the wait for food was at least 40 minutes after we ordered. That seems a little bit long even with a busy Saturday. I ordered catfish which I expected to be excellent and it was a good piece of fish, and crispy, but the batter was way too salty. The tartar sauce tasted like mayo, just mayo. The coleslaw was blah. I would not eat either of those again. French fries were good. The guys had hamburgers and both loved them. They also enjoyed the fries. The other female at our table had the special, which was a shrimp salad with five pieces of shrimp. She enjoyed it. She also had a mimosa, which was pretty good. So, the main stars off are for the horrible wait, the not so great parking, and the food not being up to par from what you would expect when a restaurant says it’s a four-star restaurant. We would go back, but perhaps at a less busy time. And for those who do not know, they are closed between two and five, so be sure and plan accordingly. Hope this helps someone.😎

Today was our first visit and what a great place! Ariana was our server and she was awesome! She was friendly, explained all the specials and checked on us often. She was a true joy with excellent customer service. We had the blue cheese burgers and fries. They were delicious! Made perfectly! Ariana made a very good drink as well. The atmosphere is wonderful, soft lighting and soft jazz music. We hope to come back again very soon. I would suggest reservations on the weekend since they have limited seating.

What an unexpected surprise! I was traveling through the area and stumbled across this gem. I was instantly in love when I walked in due to the casual elegance of the place, which was only surpassed by the food. Having lived in NYC for 30 years I have had some amazing food. This place ranked right up there with the best of them. Good, clean simple food full of flavor but not over done. Our server, Sherry, was also terrific. She was very friendly and fun and seemed to enjoy serving us. This restaurant is perfect. I wish I could take it with me.

This was a relatively nice place to stop. We sat on the patio and even though it was a warm day, it really wasn’t bad at all, apart from the flies🪰. We liked the atmosphere here, and our server Lucy was very friendly. The place is very homey. The food wasn’t the best, and the steaks we had weren’t really seasoned. The mashed potatoes were delicious but the veggies were just ok. The portion for the price was just ok as well. There aren’t many options for kiddos, so if you have kiddos, keep that in mind (I think it was just grilled cheese, corn dog, or penne pasta). All in all, it was mid for us.

Loved this atmosphere! Unfortunately the food, not so much. The steaks are frozen, the mashed potatoes boxed, the vegetables undercooked. I was really excited to try this place and expected so much more with the food. At $35 for a steak, I didn't expect it to be frozen, I expected fresh. Saddened that I could have made the same dish at home. However, I loved the vibe, the atmosphere, the service, it made the trip well worth it.

An oasis! Great service, pleasant staff, sat on the porch, perfect. Wasn't crazy about the squash ravioli, however. Came soaked in olive oil... didn't sit well with me at all. A friend ordered the same... same thoughts about the dish. We'll give it another try, however, as it may have been that one item we didn't care for. The experience makes me want to visit again.

We came here looking for a restaurant for our family dinner after hiking at dinosaur state park. Everyone loved their dinners! We started with fried pickles, you can tell the pickles were made from high qaulity cucumbers, they were thick cut and a little spicy. The kids had Chicken Tenders and Corn dog, my wife had the Chicken Pita and I had a Patty Melt. All the food was fresh and the service was great! We even treated ourselves to a brownie with a scoop of ice cream. I highly recommend this stop! Easy parking and clean bathrooms too.

Over all the whole experience was great. Our burger tasted good, but I wish there was some seasoning on the meat and the bun wasn’t strong enough for the weight of the burger. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly and attentive. No complaints. The fried pickles were hot and delicious and the ranch was especially good - thick and creamy. PS - It did take some time for the food to arrive but as the sign says, this is not a fast food restaurant. Please be patient, it is worth it!

Went on Mothers Day after so many people saying it's a great place. Great maybe if you just got out of the Pen. after doing a life sentence. Even then I don't know. We were the 1st people in, they sit you without silverware, no big deal until you get your coffee, and have to wait for the server to come back to ask for a spoon to stir it. The server got my Mothers order wrong and then argued with her. The fries were oily and greasy, the Phili cheese steak literally was the size of a hot dog bun and flavorless without ranch. The best thing was the onion rings but they're literally a dollar piece, 10 bucks 10 onion rings.

Food was great but prices charged on bill where high than listed on the menu. (See pictures) Also they up charged for just about everything. $1 for 1000 island dressing for a salad? $1 for jalapeño toast, $5 for onion rings with a meal instead of fries? This would be fine if mention, owner/manager claimed new prices went effect Friday and new menus will be printed Monday. Today is Sunday.

I always have high expectations when it's a restaurant with the biggest SELLING POINT is their pickles. Went in and was NOT disappointed. There food combos are what I didn't think I needed. And Of Course the fried pickles that they say are a must try Are Absolutely a MUST TRY!! Amazing place will have to go again the next time I'm going through

I eat here every chance I get. My favorite is the grilled chicken sandwich. It’s always juicy and tender. The fresh cut fries are amazing! We have always had wonderful service and the facility is very clean.

Great burgers! Our group had several different burgers and the chicken fry. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Service was top notch. It was a very slow night for them.

Order when you walk in! It takes a while to get your food, but it's good! I had the Buddy Holly on sourdough, and my kids only had the pb&j. But no one left anything on their plate. Super cute shop with stools and a couple of tables. Lots of old times, candy and toys and clothes, and so much more to look at while you wait. A wonderful stop to eat and refresh after a hot morning at Big Rocks Park!

Absolutely loved this adorable old fashioned ice cream and trinket shop! It's so cute and the homemade waffle cones were incredible! The lady that was working was wonderful (deserves a raise for sure). She was so nice and had excellent customer service skills! Sat there much longer than I had originally planned and just chatted with her. Will definitely stop by next time we come to town! Side note - If you're reading this, you're doing a good job, Mama! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! ❤️

An old 1950s style shop playing music from the 50s and 60s, A sweet elder couple, runs the shop. The ice cream was off the chart good, The toys in the shop are cool, saw some candy I have not seen in 30 years there. Overall sweet atmosphere, 27$ for a banana split, 2 scoop ice cream cup, 1 banana pudding shake medium and one harmonica and one bottle water. I thought the price was reasonable. Everything was clean, neatly priced and I can see some unique Christmas ideas here too.

Friendly, ice cream(blue bell) and homemade sodas, also gift shop. We had 4 icecreams with toppings, a homemade root beer soda and toffee candy. $25.parking downtown Glen Rose. My scoop of ice cream was larger, just forgot to take pic before I started eatting.

Loved this ice cream parlor! I felt like I had traveled back into time with the way everything was set up. I absolutely loved the Dr. pepper float! It was so delicious and probably the best floats I have tasted in a very long time. If you’re ever visiting Glenrose this place should be on your list!

My son and I had a fantastic time here! There were so many options at the soda fountain to choose from. The staff explained everything thoroughly and encouraged us to take our time to make a great choice. They were enjoyable to talk to and incredibly kind to my son. The ice cream was delicious, and I also found a Father’s Day gift for my husband while we were there. It has a great vibe, and I can't wait to come back!

Wonderful quaint ice cream and novelty shop in historic Glen Rose, Texas. Took grandkids in fir ice cream treat and they made the boys feel super special. Daughter bought a jar of spicy pickles and went back for more the next day. Not just a sweets shop. ALL kinds of novelty items to shop for.

Our family visited Glen Rose because the kids were eager to check out the Dinosaur Park, and of course, they were craving pizza. After some searching, we stumbled upon La Vita Pizzeria. The place itself has some charm—an old Coke factory with a bit of history behind it, which gave it character. We placed our order and were served some rolls to start. We were hungry and couldn’t wait to dive into the meal. However, our youngest noticed something in the bread and asked us to take it off. Upon closer inspection, we were horrified to find a fly baked right into the roll. 🤢 We immediately called the waitress over and showed her. She took the bread back to the kitchen, and about 10 minutes later, she brought us a fresh batch. At that point, we were ready to walk out, but the kids were still really excited for their pizza and they were hungry, so we decided to stay. Sadly, the food didn’t get any better. My wife ordered the shrimp Florentine , but what arrived looked more like tomato soup with some pasta and shrimp floating in it. As for the Stromboli I ordered, it was bland and lacked flavor, with barely any sausage inside. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend this place. There are plenty of other spots to try in Glen Rose.

Cute lil restaurant, food was ok but to forever to come out and staff wasn’t really friendly or informative of there menu

We love supporting local, but this one is hard to support. Such a missed opportunity by the current owners! Definitely needs a face lift and some pride! Where are the owners ? Flies , dirty tables, dirty floors etc. the kids working just need a role model they were trying! This place could be a landmark if the food was better and cleaner! Until this place learns self care, Go to pinstripes!

We have been here before but tonight was not a good experience. Table and chairs not clean, a/c not on or not working, and flies. Poor service, only one waitress. Food slow to serve, salads, and food over cooked or had been sitting a while. Waitress never came back and when we tried to get her attention she said to wait. No check delivered, we had to go to the counter. Would like a better experience for the square, unfortunately this is not it. Hopefully they will improve and update.

The pizza was great, and the garlic rolls were delicious. Unfortunately, the service wasn’t the best. It seemed like they might have been short-staffed because we waited quite a while for our drinks. I even had to go up to get a refill myself. We also had to ask for the check instead of it being brought to us, which made it take longer to leave.

The nasty restaurants I've ever been too. They had fruit Flys everywhere and tge floors looked like they haven't been cleaned in years. The food is ok, but the place is so dirty you can't enjoy anything

Good Italian food, waited a bit to get service and order taken. The food was good.

Brisket was way too lean and dry. Pulled pork was better and the pork ribs were good. The fried okra tasted like it had been cooked twice and was overcooked. Potato salad was good as were the sweet potato fries.

I've been gling here for the past 4 years..Great stop, cool venue, nice staff.... I had the baked potato loaded, with sliced brisket... They gave me slices from the point, which produced good texture, moisture and bark... A very solid BBQ spot.... If you want to be impressed, stay away from the sides, just get the brisket and ribs [not the sausage]

Uh, hello kinda hidden gem! I'm a coffee person, but now, I might be more serious about texas bbq & brisket. This was advertised at Fossil Rim and I was definitely hungry! Read reviews and landed in the parking lot pretty quickly. We went at an off-peak time so there was no wait. This isn't counter service. We immediately sat at out table and got to ordering and our food was served quickly after that. The reviews weren't wrong! The brisket was juicy! I appreciate that I got to choose if I wanted marbled or lean. Our waitress was amazing and friendly and I can't wait to return!

Excellent BBQ! I was hoping to find some nice Texas BBQ while visiting. Open since 1966! Portions are as great as the price. I had the "child size bbq plate" for like $10 and it was a nice size unch! The ribs were so satisfying. The staff were so nice. It was very busy about 1:30p on a Saturday but worth it.

Yummy, Delicious food. Very Good atmosphere. Staffs are friendly and very good service.

We spent $55 for our ribs and brisket to come out cold and dry. It tasted like it was made yesterday and microwaved. Even the bone was cold, so it was definitely in the fridge. The server was very friendly and attentive.

The food is great. They may focus on BBQ but they don't ignore the quality on the side dishes. Don't pass on dessert. In fact I would go just for the desserts.

Our stay at Inn on the River was just what we needed. The location is superb, right on the river (hence, the name), and the ambience was perfect. Pam's cooking was just right, and the attentiveness and hospitality of the rest of the staff that we encountered were great, especially Ryman and Ursa! The room looked out on the garden and was so peaceful, with all of the amenities that we needed. The only reason we gave it 4 stars is that it was rather small, as is to be expected in this case. We can't wait to return for another visit.

Stayed here in March for a retreat and I am completely plant based (vegan) and the owner made sure I had amazing meals. I was told they regularly serve vegans and have these items available for non organized events. The rooms were nice and the location was amazing and most importantly calm and relaxing. I would take regular walks along the river and enjoy the scenery. Traveling with my dietary restrictions is difficult and usually bland. The food here was some of the best plant based food I have had in the US. She took it as a challenge to make me amazing items. The service here was top notch.

We had a wonderful time staying at this B&B! Everything from the location, the rooms, the service, the food at the tavern, the views, was perfect. We got the suite with two rooms and it was plenty of space for four people and two dogs. Which they were also very accommodating of; I appreciate how welcoming they are of pets as this eases the hurdles and anxiety of traveling with them. Overall a great experience, a beautiful spot, and I will definitely recommend and come back!

We had a one night stay and really enjoyed the property! We had lunch at the tavern it was excellent. So close to all to do in town great shopping. We also enjoyed evening drinks in the tavern and a nice breakfast at the inn the next morning. Room was clean and cute service was excellent and property beautiful! Will definetely go again!

It was a great place. For a quiet weekend. The staff was very friendly. The location is very pretty. And walking distance to the square. It is a boutique hotel. Our room did not have a tv and that was a good thing. Snyder's tavern, It's located on the property and has excellent food and an extensive menu. You can have drinks and look out over the river.

We had a nice relaxing stay at Inn on the River, cozy comfy bed, great food at Snyder's, a sweet dog to pet, beautiful trees to relax under, quiet and pleasant! We were also glad there weren't TV's in the rooms or the lobby. We were more engaged with other patrons and the owner by not watching the tube and had some great conversations!

Walking into this place was like walking into a family reunion where you’re the ex that nobody wanted to see. We arrived with more than an hour before closing — plenty of time, right? Wrong. The owner (yes, the OWNER, not just a grumpy server having a bad day) greeted us with the kind of hospitality you’d expect at the DMV: “I’m just going to tell you right now, it’s going to take a long time to get your food.” Wow. Thanks, buddy. Nothing makes me want to sit down and hand you my money more than being pre-scolded before I even touch a menu. Forget “Welcome to Inn On The River!” — here it’s “Prepare to suffer.” The vibe screamed, “You’re a burden, please leave.” Honestly, if they hated the idea of customers that much, they should’ve just hung up a sign: CLOSED — But only to people who actually want to eat here. We didn’t even bother staying to test the food. Maybe it’s edible, maybe it’s cardboard. Doesn’t matter — when the first impression is “you’re ruining my night,” the appetite dies faster than a mosquito in winter. If you want to feel unwanted, go visit your in-laws. If you want dinner, go literally anywhere else.

Happy Anniversary, Mr&Mrs Hayes! And this made is complete. Jeni our server was amazing. The bootleger salad was great. Scallops cooked perfect and the sauce, Well lets say they could put that on everything!! Yum! My husband's steak was the melt in your mouth perfect! The potatoes were so light & fluffy. The Gumbo was full of flavor shrimp & sausage, and don't sleep on the bread on the side! Thanks for a great anniversary experience and we will come back when the live music starts up again. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Great cocktails and food in a relaxed yet stylish spot. The bartender is very good and knowledgeable. The bar has a good selection. Food wise, the quail wrapped in bacon is fantastic. Must try. The raw oysters may not be in the regular menu, but the chef was kind to us and served us raw oysters.

We got the steak filet that was perfectly cooked with a wine reduce sauce. It was delicious, but could have cooked longer because it had a strong alcohol taste to it. The scallops were also delicious and cooked perfectly. The drinks were good, server was great, and the lay out was very chill. Definitely recommend this place. It would be better if they had more than 3 steak options since they’re called a steak house.

Great place, we had appetizers. Calamari was perfectly done. BBQ shrimp sauce is delicious. Be back for entrees next time.

We went there on a Saturday night. They were busy, we came in a little early for our reservation, and they already had our table available and waiting on us. From the hostess, to our waiter, Jake, to the manager, they were beyond professional. The food and the presentation were incredible. Can’t wait to go back with another set of friends. Here are the items we ordered, braised short ribs, Mediterranean style Chilean Seabass, and the filet.

Love the amazing cuisine and superb drinks ! The service is above and beyond the norm. Randy served us and tended to our bar needs . He deserves a raise!!

Had the Steak and the Chorizo, bacon, fig appetizer. It was all good my only complaint was that the food was lukewarm at best. I liked the atmosphere and everyone was nice.

Absolutely amazing! On top of the beautiful atmosphere, perfect seating options for any visitor, and wonderful customer service, the soup + salad bar and coffees are the best I’ve ever had. I hope they expand one day. I’d love to have a Grounded Coffee location closer to home! Edit: October of 2023… had their breakfast for the first time and it was as amazing as everything else! They had a gluten free bun which made it possible for me to enjoy a sandwich like everyone else! I APPRECIATE that so much!

This place was great. We went in for a late breakfast, the coffee was amazing, one of the best coffees I've ever had. We also ordered the club sandwich and it was delicious. The place is so cute with beautiful decor and great atmosphere.

So precious inside, with such a kind staff! I’m more of a matcha girlie, and it’s usually the hardest to find; to my very pleasant surprise, they had multiple flavors!! I opted to try my first blueberry matcha, with lavender added (a personal fav to match w matcha)— it’s delicious!! 💜 and Absolutely love the foundation of Grounded being in Scripture, I believe we all could take a bit from Ephesians 3:17🤍 God Bless🫶🏻

Fantastic coffee location. We frequent Glen Rose often enough that I’ve lamented their lack of a solid coffee place, so I was pleased after our visit of Grounded. Plenty of space (not evening including the study areas and meeting rooms outside the main cafe area). Solid coffee drinks with a good menu. Non-coffee drinks will rejoice with there other beverage options, and I love that they have a salad bar at lunch time—would make a great location for working an extended amount of time. Plus you can tell they’ve put a lot of thought and effort into the aesthetics of the location, as well as very professional and personable staff.

Loved this little place so much! So cute, love the Christian vibes, and the espresso was SO good! Best iced latte I’ve ever had. A little pricey (at least to me) but I enjoyed it very much and will try to go once more before we leave town. Highly recommend this local place!

First time coming here and it was great! Got the shark attack energy drink and it’s so good! It even came with little shark gummies 🦈❤️ will definitely come here again if I’m ever in the area 🙂

The employees were nice I will say. The food and coffee might have been some of the worst I’ve gotten from a coffee shop. No exaggeration and I’ve tried a lot. The coffee had more syrup than anything that was a bitter drink- threw it away. The croissant was hard enough to ricochet off the wall and the bacon was so burnt it almost disintegrated before my eyes. Don’t know that I will give this place another try as $20 was in the trash really quick