Accolades

The reviews are in, and DiamondBack's is a perennial winner! Since opening our doors in 1996, our reputation as one of the finest dining establishments in Texas has continued to grow locally, regionally and nationally. We are honored to be held in such high regard by those who have acknowledged the excellence that DiamondBack's brings to the table.

2015

TOM HORAN'S:
Texas Top Ten Steakhouse

WINE SPECTATOR:
Award of Excellence

LOCALSLOVEUS.COM:
• Best: Unique Dining Experience
• Best: Fine Dining

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue

2014

TOM HORAN'S:
Texas Top Ten Steakhouse

WINE SPECTATOR:
Award of Excellence

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor
• Best Local Dessert
• Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
• Best Appetizers (honorable mention)
• Best Atmosphere (honorable mention)
• Best Downtown Restaurant (honorable mention)
• Best Date Night (honorable mention)
• Best Service (honorable mention)
• Best Steak (honorable mention)
• Best Cocktail Bar (honorable mention)
• Best Happy Hour (honorable mention)

2013

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor
• Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue

WINE SPECTATOR:
Award of Excellence

TRIPADVISOR:
Award of Excellence

TOM HORAN'S:
Texas Top Ten Steakhouse

LOCALSLOVEUS.COM:
• Best: Fine Dining
• Best: Steaks
• Best: Unique Dining Experience
• Loved: Desserts
• Loved: Seafood
• Loved: Cocktail Lounge

2012

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor
• Best Steak

WINE SPECTATOR:
Award of Excellence

2011

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor
• Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
• Best Appetizers
• Best Atmosphere
• Best Date Night
• Best Service
• Best Happy Hour

2010

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor
• Best Appetizers
• Best Atmosphere

2009

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor
• Best Atmosphere
• Best Date Night

WINE SPECTATOR:
Award of Excellence

2008

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor

WINE SPECTATOR:
Award of Excellence

2007

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Desserts
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor

2006

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor

2005

WACOAN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF WACO:
• Best Place to Impress a Visitor

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