Red Herring Restaurant & Bar Menu

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Step into Red Herring, Downtown Waco’s premier dining destination, where historic brick meets an exotic Art Deco vibe. We feature a chef-curated Coastal Mediterranean menu showcasing fresh seafood, a raw bar with seasonally dressed oysters, handmade pastas, and Waco's only wood-fired cooking—all perfectly paired with an elite wine list and scratch-made cocktails. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night dinner, enjoying Sunday brunch, or soaking in our exclusive lounge atmosphere with live performances, we guarantee an unforgettable visit. Secure your table and stay awhile.

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A view of the grand entrance at Red Herring Restaurant with a crystal chandelier
A view of the Red Herring Restaurant in a large vintage industrial style building with exposed pipes on the ceiling, warm lighting, and soft plant acccents on the columns. There is a large dining room with Leather booths and u-shaped Tables and art
A view of the grand piano overlooking the raw bar in Red Herring's Cocktail Lounge
A view of the Red Herring tables with a leather booth the Red Herring Chef's line is in the background
A skillet of Dutch baby pancake topped with mixed berries and a dollop of whipped cream, on a green napkin.

Sunday Brunch Returns

Sunday Mezze is more than just brunch—it’s a curated midday escape. Join us every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM for a spread of small and medium plates designed to be shared, featuring our "Million Dollar" 10-hour bacon, Cinnamon Roll Focaccia, and Dutch Baby Pancakes. For something heartier, dive into our Sourdough Focaccia Benedict or the Pork Belly Polenta, all while enjoying $5 mimosas that are flowing all afternoon.

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BRUNCH

Join us for Sunday Mezze from 11 AM to 2 PM for a curated brunch experience featuring $5 mimosas and shared plates meant for savoring, like our "Million Dollar" bacon and Sourdough Focaccia Benedict. It’s the perfect midday escape, where bold Mediterranean flavors meet the relaxed Sunday rhythm of downtown Waco.

Small Sharable Plates

Mixed Greens

Whipped Goat Cheese - Dates - Apple - Prosciutto

Million Dollar Bacon

10hr Bacon - Brown Sugar - Za’atar

Dutch Baby Pancake

Whipped Ricotta - Fresh Berries - Drizzled Honey

Crispy Potatoes

Sicilian Pesto - Garlic Aioli

Cinnamon Roll Focaccia

Golden raisin - Cream Cheese Forsting

Crispy Hashbrowns

Hollandaise

Labneh Parfait

House Granola - Seasonal Fruit

Hummus & Crudite

Medium Plates

Sourdough Focaccia Benedict

Soft Egg - Calabrian Hollandaise - Crispy Prosciutto - Green Salad

Pork Belly Polenta

10hr Pork Belly - Cacio e Polenta - Soft Egg - Sicilian Pesto

Crab Cake Benedict

Soft Egg - Calabrian Hollandaise - Green Salad

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Herbed Chicken - Orzo Salad - Carlic Sauce - House Pickles - Hummus

Steak & Potato Hash

Soft Egg - Shug

The Red Herring Dutch Baby Pancake served in a cast iron dish with fresh strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. The pan is sitting on top of a green napkin.
A brunch dish featuring a poached egg and hollandaise sauce with micro greens on top served on a white vintage plate with red scrolling elements and details, on top of a black marble table.
A brunch hash served in a cast iron pot on a green napkin. It features crispy potatoes and steak with a poached egg and red onions. There's green garnishes. Its on top of a black marble table.
A delicious brunch plate on a vintage china plate with red flowers and scrolling lines, The plate features bacon and a poached egg with microgreens on top and cracked pepper.

DInner

Experience a masterful dinner service where bold Coastal Mediterranean flavors take center stage. Savor a curated menu featuring a meticulously sourced Raw Bar, shareable tapas-style plates, handmade pastas, and wood-fired mains—all designed for an evening that unfolds naturally.

Raw Bar

Hamachi Crudo

Citrus - Truffle - Oregano

Seasonally Dressed Oysters

Tangerine Calabrian Chile Water - Chive Oil

Red Fish Aguachile

“The Greek Way” Cucumber - Red Onion - Seeded Lavash

Salads & Mezze

Caesar Salad

Parmesan - Lemon - Pangratatto

Mixed Greens

Goat Cheese - Dates - Prosciutto - Apples

Mezze Board

Hummus - Muhammara Cauliflower - Babaganoush - House Pickles - Pita

Woodfired Skewers

Chicken Thigh

Herbed Yogurt Marinade - House Pickles

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Date Caramel - Sumac Red Onion

Harissa Ribeye

Carrot Hot Sauce - Sumac Red Onion - Za’atar

Sharable Small Plates

Sourdough Focaccia

Whipped Olive Oil Butter

Grilled Cauliflower

Ras el Hanout - Golden Raisins - Marcona Almonds - Labneh

Wagyu Meatballs

Wagyu Beef - Pork - Ricotta - Corey’s Red Sauce - Pecorino

Crispy Potatoes

Sicilian Pesto - Garlic Emulsion

Crab Cake

Jumbo Lump Crab - Schug - Lemon

Gnocchi alla Vodka

Vodka Sauce - Stracciatella - Basil

Duck Hummus

Confit Duck - Muhammara - Humma - Pita - Sumac Red Onion

Roasted Beets

Harissa Honey - Whipped Feta - Pistachio

Suppli Al Ragu

Crispy Fried Risotto - Mozzarella - Beef Ragu

Wood-Fired Texas Redfish

Shwarma Spiced Butter - Charred Lemon

Handmade Pastas

Mac E Cacio

Lumache - Lira Rossa Asiago

Carbonara

Parmesan - Pancetta - Egg Yolk Bucatini

Seafood alla Chitarra

Squid Ink Chitarra - Chorizo - Shrimp - Pangrattato - Chives

Beef Ragu

Pecorino - Saffron Casarecce - Basil

Large Plates

Duroc Porkchop

Muhammara - Garlic Sauce - Orzo Salad

Wagyu Short Rib

Cacio Polenta - Schug

Offerings by Chefs: Corey McEntyre, Joel Garza & Katy Cotner | Service by: Chris Henderson & Hayden Smith

A hand squeezing a fresh lemon on top of the hand-shucked oysters at Red Herring's Raw Bar
A hand wrapping up and pulling fresh squid ink pasta around a fork over the bowl.
A line up of chef prepared dishes at Red Herring Restaurant with pastas, small plates and a grilled wood-fired fish
A view of a chef prepared dish on a green plate with a salad in the background
A view of the dishes on the table at Red Herring Restaurant surrounded by the leather booth seating and the industrial pipes and vintage brick at Red Herring's Cocktail bar.
A pink cocktail with edible pink and yellow flowers floating on top, there's a pasta dish in the background and two other small plates in the background

Red Herring Menus

From daily pours to a sweet finale—we’ve curated a few extra ways to experience Red Herring. Explore our downloadable menus. Explore our Dinner, Brunch, Happy Hour, Cocktail, Dessert, and To-Go menus below to find the perfect pairing for your visit or your journey home.

Dinner Menu
To-Go Menu
Dessert Menu
BRUNCH MENU
Happy Hour Menu
Cocktail Menu
Brunch Cocktails

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Located in the heart of downtown—just steps from the Magnolia Silos, Baylor University, and the Convention Center—the legend of Red Herring lives inside Hotel Herringbone, Waco’s premier boutique hotel destination. Follow an unforgettable dinner with a wander through the Hotel’s retail shops or enjoy a nightcap at Lucky Buck’s the hotel’s rooftop bar.

 

Reservations

Claim your table to guarantee your spot for an upscale Coastal Mediterranean dinner or weekend brunch, and let the rest of the night unfold naturally. Reservations not required but highly encouraged.

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HOURS & LOCATION

Location:

319 S. 4th, Waco, TX 76701

Phone:

(254) 342-2221

Hours:

Sunday: 11 am-2 pm (Sunday Brunch) & 5 pm-10 pm

Monday-Wednesday: 5 pm-10 pm

Thursday- Saturday: 5 pm-11 pm

Happy Hour: Daily 5 pm-6 pm

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

An overhead shot of a dish from Red Herring Restaurant
A close up of fresh shucked oysters and a hand drizzling lemon juice on top. The oysters are served over ice.
A hand grabbing fresh shucked oysters on ice, with a lemon next to it
A plate of handmade pastas with fresh ground Parmesan cheese and basil on top.
A shot of the hand-made squid ink pasta on Red Herring's menu
An image of a pink cocktail with a pink and yellow flower floating on top. The hand is holding the cocktail and there is a marble and black and white table in the back

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