5 Restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX That Serve Alcohol
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown, Waco, Texas, where Google lists alcohol as an available attribute. It suits diners who want a drink with their meal or who are planning a group dinner. Businesses are ranked by Google rating, and 15 qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry includes listed hours, price range and address, plus themes that reviewers mention. Google attributes can change, so check a business's listing before visiting to confirm its service and hours.
#1
Baris
★ 4.6 (2,311 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$10–20 per person
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Baris on North Valley Mills Drive is an Italian restaurant rated 4.6 from 2,311 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. It is closed on Mondays and open most other days from 11 am. Google lists table service, dine-in, delivery, catering, dessert and alcohol. Reviewers mention homemade bread, fried cheese, shrimp and chicken Alfredo, and a classic red sauce menu that includes pizza, calzone and spaghetti and meatballs. One reviewer found the takeout spaghetti and meatballs disappointing.
Best for: Classic Italian dinners and catering
- Address
- 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
★ 4.6 (1,080 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante on Woodway Drive is rated 4.6 from 1,080 reviews, in the $20 to $60 price range. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, a great wine list, great cocktails, happy-hour drinks and beer. Hours run from 11 am to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with weekday lunch and dinner sittings and Sunday closed. Reviewers mention food made from scratch that they consider worth the cost, though one found the French onion soup underdone. One mentions the owner visiting tables.
Best for: Upscale Italian dinners and wine
- Address
- 6500 Woodway Dr Ste 121, Waco, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm
#3
Southern Roots Brewing Co.
★ 4.6 (933 Google reviews)Brewpub$10–20 per person
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Southern Roots Brewing Co. on North 8th Street is a brewpub rated 4.6 from 933 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. Google lists a great beer selection, live music, quiz night, bar games, arcade games, food at the bar and wine. It opens at 11:30 am on most days and at noon on Sundays. Reviewers mention a dog-friendly patio, mini pizzas, a varied beer list and fast service, though one reviewer found the pizza and wings disappointing.
Best for: Brewpub with patio and live music
- Address
- 219 N 8th St, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–11 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 11:30 am–11 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–10 pm
#4
Jakes Texas Tea House
★ 4.5 (1,469 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Jakes Texas Tea House on Austin Avenue is rated 4.5 from 1,469 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. Google identifies it as veteran-owned and women-owned, and lists beer, cocktails, live music and great dessert. Hours end between 2 and 3 pm, and it is closed on Mondays. Reviewers say a Saturday visit around noon was easy to walk into despite a line, and one describes the homemade-style cooking as delicious.
Best for: Lunch with beer and live music
- Address
- 613 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–3 pm; Sun 11 am–2 pm; Thu 11 am–2:30 pm; Tue 11 am–2:30 pm; Wed 11 am–2:30 pm
#5
MOROSO Italian Ristorante
★ 4.5 (1,232 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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MOROSO Italian Ristorante on Bosque Boulevard is rated 4.5 from 1,232 reviews and does not list a price range. Google attributes include great cocktails, a wine list, spirits, beer and small plates. Lunch and dinner are offered Tuesday to Friday, Saturday is dinner only, and Sunday and Monday are closed. Reviewers mention toasted bread, chicken piccata and chicken parmesan. Some mention waiting about 15 minutes for a reservation.
Best for: Wine and cocktails with Italian dinners
- Address
- 4700 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Baris, Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante, Jakes Texas Tea House and MOROSO Italian Ristorante take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Baris ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 2,311 reviews. Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante is second at 4.6 from 1,080 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Baris, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Baris $10–20; Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante $20–60; Southern Roots Brewing Co. $10–20; Jakes Texas Tea House $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Baris, Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante, Southern Roots Brewing Co., Jakes Texas Tea House and MOROSO Italian Ristorante.
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