Where to Eat During Aggie Gameday Weekend

Fuel your Aggie gameday weekend at some of Bryan’s best restaurants.

When Texas A&M football takes center stage, Bryan’s dining scene shines alongside it. From Friday night dinners and gameday eats to weekend brunches and specialty coffees, these restaurants and coffee shops know how to keep fans fed and energized.

Where to Eat: Dinner

Where to Eat: Brunch

Coffee Shops

Where to Eat Before the Game

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER FAVORITES

meal of burger fries and beers on table at Carney's bar restaurant in Bryan Texas

Grab a burger and a beer and enjoy the game on a 225" LED TV at Carney's!

Carney's Pub & Grill

Serving as the local watering hole for decades, “Carney’s” is a must-try spot on any trip to Aggieland. Located in Bryan’s up-and-coming Midtown area – just minutes from Texas A&M University's Main Campus – this pub serves a variety of craft beers on tap, mixed drinks, melt-in-your-mouth steak quesadillas, tasty tacos, large salads, and more.

They also have a 225" LED TV on their patio, perfect for watching other football games on Friday nights. We're serious, Carney’s is a must on any game day weekend in Aggieland!

Location: 3410 S College Ave.
Hours: Hours Vary — Check website for details
Can't-Miss: BBQ Burger

Experience an Aggie tradition at the newly reopened Chicken Oil Co.

Chicken Oil Co.

The Dixie Chicken's sister restaurant, Chicken Oil Co., is a community favorite with a patio and spacious inside seating area. This Aggieland staple has been around since 1977, serving up burgers, salads, chicken fried steaks and their famous Tijuana fries.

In 2022, Chicken Oil Co. closed due to a fire that destroyed the interior of the historic restaurant. The infamous tables and posters were saved, but the animal head mounts that decorated the walls were lost in the fire. All of the new mounts around the restaurant were donated by the community when Chicken Oil Co. reopened in 2025.

Location: 3600 S College Ave.
Hours: Friday-Saturday, 11AM-10PM | Sunday, 11AM-3PM | Monday-Thursday, 11AM-10PM
Must-Try: Pickle Chips & Tijuana Fries

Shipwreck Grill

Located in Midtown, "The Ship" is known for its fresh oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, fish baskets, and burgers. Shipwreck Grill has great drinks, draft beer, and a large patio if your group needs to spread out a bit.

Location: 203 East Villa Maria Road
Hours: Open daily, hours vary — Check website for details
Don't Miss: Crab Cakes

Enjoy an elevated atmosphere and quality sushi at Kanji.

Kanji Sushi

Enjoy an elevated dining experience at Kanji Sushi, where Chef Tai and his team combine creativity with authenticity in the art of sushi-making.

Here, you’ll find sushi that’s both traditional and inventive — all of it made with the freshest ingredients, featuring fish flown in from around the globe.

Location: 4115 Lake Atlas Dr
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 4:30 PM-9:30 PM
Must-Try Dish: Chef Tai's Signature Spicy Tuna Roll

Christopher's World Grille

Experience world-class dining at award-winning Chef Christopher Lampo's restaurant, Christopher's World Grille. Located inside an 100-year-old Texas ranch house, Christopher's is well-known for it's mouthwatering steak and seafood dishes.

Location: 5001 Boonville Rd.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 4 PM-9 PM
Don't Miss: Christopher's House Filet

MORE GREAT OPTIONS

Margie's Bar & Grill — Classic burgers that have been a local favorite since 1924
Bavarian Brauhaus — Authentic german food in a historic setting
Longhorn Steakhouse — Platter-sized Chicken Fried Steak with ample seating for large groups
Frida's Mexican Kitchen — Mexican food with a modern twist

BEST GAMEDAY BRUNCH IN BRYAN, TX

Campfire at The Stella Hotel offers a delicious brunch!

Campfire

Where southern hospitality meets authentic Texas cuisine, Campfire inside The Stella Hotel serves brunch and drinks that are worth waking up for. You’ll be greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of smoke & seasonings, and you won’t be disappointed by their delicious offerings made fresh with the best ingredients found in Central Texas.

Location: 4100 Lake Atlas Drive
Hours: Daily Brunch, 7 AM - 2 PM
Must-Try: Their Shrimp & Grits Bowl or Shareable Bar Bites

3rd On Main Kitchen

Another fast, casual restaurant in downtown, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner but especially known for their knock-out brunch is 3rd on Main!

We're talking pulled pork & queso breakfast tacos, cornbread pancakes smothered in syrup, bacon jam fries, and so much more brunchy goodness. Try to get there early, because this place is known to have a line out the door!

Location: 201 South Main Street
Hours: Open Daily, Hours Vary — Check website for details
Must-Try: The Texas-shaped waffle!

People eating pizza and drinking mimosas during brunch at RX Pizza in Historic Downtown Bryan Texas

Rx Pizza is known for their incredible breakfast pizzas!

Rx Pizza & Bar

Located in the historic James Pharmacy building, Rx Pizza & Bar has a drool-worthy brunch menu complete with "Sunrise Tots," "Rx Beignets," and of course carafes of mimosas! Their brunch menu is available Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Location: 200 W 26th St.
Hours: Brunch served Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM - 3 PM
Must-Try: The Figgy Piggy pizza

Don't worry, there are plenty more places in Bryan that cater to brunch lovers. Check out our full list of Bryan brunch spots here!

WHERE TO GET COFFEE BEFORE THE GAME

Polite Coffee Roasters at The Kyle House

Home to Polite Coffee Co., this 1800s Victorian home was once the residence of Edwin Kyle, the namesake of Texas A&M’s legendary football stadium.

Featuring barista-inspired coffees, spacious seating, and tasty assorted pastries, this shop will have you bright-eyed and ready for the game! You can even order your coffee ahead of time.

Location: 800 South Bryan Avenue
Hours: Open Daily, 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Exterior of Polite Coffee, local coffee shop that took over the Kyle House in Bryan-College Station Texas

The historic Kyle House is one of the oldest houses in Aggieland!

Harvest Coffee Bar

Serving specialty coffee and a gourmet menu, this local favorite features handmade from scratch pastries with fresh, natural ingredients.

Exposed brick walls and warm lighting, combined with picturesque views of Main Street through the front window create a cozy atmosphere unlike any other in Bryan-College Station. See Harvest Coffee Bar’s menu here.

Location: 101 North Main Street
Hours: Open Daily, 7:00AM - 8:00PM