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Red Herring

An upscale dining and cocktail venue located within the luxury boutique Hotel Herringbone, Red Herring features Waco's first raw bar and chef's table alongside a Mediterranean-inspired menu and live piano lounge performances.

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What is Red Herring known for?

Red Herring is an upscale dining and cocktail venue that serves as Waco's first raw bar and chef's table. It is also known for its Coastal Mediterranean-inspired menu, craft cocktails, and live piano lounge performances.

What are the hours for Red Herring?

Dinner hours are Sunday through Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Additionally, there is a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and happy hour on Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What kind of food does Red Herring serve?

The venue serves a Coastal Mediterranean-inspired menu with tapas-style dishes, including oysters on the half shell, house-made sourdough focaccia, and duck confit with red harissa and hummus. The menu is influenced by North Africa, southern Italy, and the Middle East.

Where is Red Herring located?

Red Herring is located at 319 S. 4th St. in Waco, Texas.

Does Red Herring have live music?

Yes, Red Herring features live piano lounge performances in a grand setting with soaring ceilings and historic brick walls.

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What to know

Red Herring is a sprawling 6,000-square-foot restaurant, bar, and piano lounge situated within the luxury boutique Hotel Herringbone in downtown Waco. The space is characterized by its grand, stylish setting, featuring soaring ceilings and historic brick walls. The venue is part of a unique development by Lucky Find Hospitality that transformed a former shipping container space into a luxury hotel. As the city's inaugural raw bar and chef's table, Red Herring offers a Coastal Mediterranean-inspired menu. The culinary offerings are influenced by the flavors of North Africa, southern Italy, and the Middle East, featuring tapas-style dishes such as oysters on the half shell, hamachi aquachile, and squid ink bucatini with red shrimp. Other notable items include octopus and chorizo, as well as duck confit with red harissa and hummus. The atmosphere is designed for an upscale experience, blending craft cocktails and a curated wine list with the elegance of live piano lounge performances. Whether visiting for a formal dinner, a casual happy hour, or a Sunday brunch featuring mimosas, the venue positions itself as one of the most unique dining experiences in the city.

Visitor tips

  • Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nearby context

Located at 319 S. 4th St. in downtown Waco, Red Herring is the centerpiece of the Hotel Herringbone development, which reimagined a former shipping container space into a luxury boutique hotel featuring 21 suites and rooms.

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