For a dining experience that truly takes off, 12th Gate Bar & Grill in College Station, Texas, offers a unique and memorable setting that's a must-see for anyone visiting Aggieland. Located right at the airport on George Bush Dr W, this isn't just a restaurant you stumble upon; it's a destination, giving you incredible runway views of planes taxiing and taking off right before your eyes. I recently tried their Chicken Fried Steak plate. While it was certainly okay and hit the spot, it wasn't the best I've had in Texas, perhaps not quite soaring to the heights of some other local favorites. However, the food takes a backseat to the absolute highlight here: the location. Watching the aircraft against the College Station sky provides a unique and even romantic backdrop, making it perfect for a special date night or a team dinner. The atmosphere is genuinely engaging, offering a fantastic and unique dining experience that goes beyond just the meal itself. The fantastic service and the sheer novelty of the airport setting truly elevate 12th Gate Bar & Grill into a standout spot in the Brazos Valley. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a truly different place to enjoy a meal with an unbeatable view, 12th Gate Bar & Grill is definitely worth the visit. From Texas with -april

Had heard about Gate 12 from many friends and the unique experience it provides as a restaurant near the runway. Arrived around 1pm on a Saturday so it was relatively cleared out and we sat without wait or reservation. Servers were very helpful as one brought water, another bread+dip, and our main server took our meal orders. Was one of the most delightful Alfredo pastas I’ve had in some time. Finished it off with a key lime pie and left extremely satisfied.

Great service from a very friendly staff (Helen & Austin, lunch. Jackson, dinnerI ate here on two occasions while working a broke corporate jet. Lunch was the Mahi Tacos, great flavor and huge portions. Dinner the next day was the Stroganoff, another great dish. If I’m ever down that way again, I’ll definitely stop by.

We came to Gate 12 during a work trip, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations! From now on, this will be our go-to restaurant anytime we’re in College Station. The atmosphere was unique and inviting—we were seated right by the windows and had the best view of planes taxiing, taking off, and landing. Our waiter, Alex, was fantastic! We had such a great conversation with him, and his service made our experience even better. The food was delicious—perfectly cooked fettuccine and crispy chicken fried steak, both flavorful, and we finished with crème brûlée for dessert.

Jackson was the best! Our waiter was kind, clear, helpful and had great curly hair!! Seriously though he was so professional and knew his stuff and gave us space to enjoy our date night, but new window step in and check on us. The food was excellent. We both got burgers with sweet potato fries, which are extremely tasty! My only pet peeve is it was very loud and echoey. They probably need to do something about the sound. The bread was not very good and neither was the corn. Just as a heads up if you are looking forward to some quality French baguette bread, look elsewhere. Also it was really hard to get here we had to take multiple U-turns due to construction. Perhaps they can have a better sign on how to get here.

This was my first time going to Gate 12 and I found my experience to be pleasant! Our server was friendly and our bartender was knowledgeable and helpful!! Funny enough this was also my first time having Salmon and it was delicious! I loved the apricot glaze. I would definitely come here again to experience the drinks from our bartender

Enjoyed lunch at Gate 12. The service and atmosphere were perfect. The meat on my quesadilla was a bit bland but my colleagues seemed to enjoy their meals.

The food was phenomenal it was on the pricer side however I think it was well worth it. I got the chicken basal pesto pasta 10/10 would recommend. We came in during peak lunch hour and the service was still quick and there wasn’t much of wait. Definitely will be back to try other menu items.

This pizza was bomb! I bought it through UberEATS and it got here in a decent matter of time! happy customer!

At an event in Jonesboro's Lee Park where there were very few dining options within walking distance. Disregard the exterior and check this little place out! I had a really good submarine with very friendly service. Seating is rather limited.