We went to The Turtle-the wine bar part of it-on a Friday night. We ordered a bottle of wine and pizza. The wine was great and we actually had the caramelized onion and goat cheese pizza, then decided to also have the margarita pizza.Both were excellent. We loved the crust. Service was excellent. We stayed for awhile and spoke with... more

Dinner at The Turtle was a very enjoyable evening. Food was excellent as well as the service. Highly recommended. more

I've lived in Brownwood for two years and only recently discovered this restaurant because it's a hole in the wall and nobody I know goes there. I don't know who served the person who posted that they are only friendly to the royalty of Brownwood, but you should have complained. My waitress was all smiles, very friendly, and I'm a... more

Locally owned and operated. Owner, while not the chef, has recently attended cooking school in Bologna, Italy. Great location downtown and good choice for romantic occasions. Very quiet and unhurried. Excellent quality food prepared fresh, though a little overpriced. more

Portions way too small for the price. more

* Slow service. * Not too friendly to 'commoners' - must be a doctor or lawyer to get the smiles. * Super expensive for a not so super meal. * Small portions with huge prices. I just have nothing good to say about the Turtle. I love, love, love the Peach Tree in Frederickburg and I thought this would be... more

I drove down to Brownwood after sampling their wares at Taste of Abilene. It's unfair that Abilene doesn't have a restaurant of this quality and little ole Brownwood does. It's totally worth the hour drive. Their honey vanilla gelato is devine. The chef offers a tasting menu so those of us who couldn't make up our minds about what to... more

I was in Brownwood on business and tried just about every restaurant in Brownwood. The Turtle was by far my favorite. The food was incredible and the chef came out to talk with us personally. I had the stuffed chicken and it was amazing. Try the gelato - its amazing too! This restaurant's food was on par with some of... more

This place is amazing! Try the Rib Eye! you won't belive your tatebuds! But wait! Save room for DESERT! cause they make the best ice cream, gelato, whatever, IT'S THE BEST! My favorite is the Salmon. Yes, I eat there at least twice per week, when we're in town on business. absoultly 5 stars,, no wait,,, SIX stars! Thanks guys!.... more