They have managed to fix up Downtown Waco and bring in new businesses that attract people from in town and out of town. On the restaurant side, Buzzard Billy's, a Cajun restaurant, has a fun atmosphere. Diamond Back's offers a different kind of southwest meal. Newer restaurants include Ninfa's, Burgers and Blues, and Crickets. Ninfa's is more of a restaurant than the other two.
Crickets is a bar that offers all sorts of entertainment, including shuffleboard and pool.
Burgers and Blues is a jazzy restaurant that offers a dance floor. Traveling across the street to the Hilton, one can find a place for ribs-Damon's. Damon's also offers a variety of things to do including four giant screen televisions and video games. Guys will enjoy the addition of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame where they can go and relive memories of the past. That's always the solution.