The Seeker - Modern Texas Cuisine

This Mother’s Day, we had the pleasure of dining at The Seeker in Stephenville, Texas—a culinary gem that’s truly raised the bar for fine dining in this charming town. To top off an already special occasion, we were greeted at the door by none other than Chef Stephan Pyles himself, which made the experience even more memorable. His warm welcome set the tone for what turned out to be a fantastic brunch. For starters, we shared the truffle fries, which came with a surprising and delicious hint of lemon. They were crispy, aromatic, and downright addictive—an upscale take on comfort food. Another unique highlight was the iced tea. This wasn’t your average Southern brew—it was a custom blend from the chef, infused with subtle notes of vanilla and chocolate. It sounds unconventional, but it worked wonderfully. The flavors were smooth and unexpected, making it one of the most memorable sips of the day. The standout dish for me was the fried quail paired with banana pecan waffles—a delightful twist on a Southern classic. The quail was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, and the waffles were rich, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet. I also couldn’t get enough of the blueberry lavender lemonade cocktail. It was refreshing, lightly floral, and beautifully balanced—not too sweet, just right. From the atmosphere to the thoughtfully curated menu, The Seeker offers a refined yet inviting dining experience that’s hard to find in small-town Texas. We’ll definitely be returning— and telling friends and family to do the same. A true standout meal with a personal touch from a legendary chef. Five stars.

We went to The Seeker for brunch. It was Father’s Day but also our 13th wedding anniversary. They made us feel extra special with specially printed menus, just for us. The meal was delightful. The decor was fun and unique with a modern/vintage charm. It was a lovely meal and we were delighted when chef Stephan Pyles stopped by our table to greet us. We will be back!

Absolutely beautiful southwest mid century modern restaurant. Food is artistic, creative, and delicious. Service is excellent. We went on Saturday for dinner and came back again today for brunch because it was so good. See yall again soon!

This was our first, not our last visit to Chef Pyle's restaurant, The Seeker in Stephenville, Texas. We were celebrating our anniversary and it was exceptional, from the custom-made menu to the free dessert. Now it's the in-between that made this place shine. We ordered the cheese board for an appetizer, some made from some local diaries, not sure if all were but it was delicious! A whipped Bleu cheese spread with some delectable brined watermelon, olives, and truffle honey that would taste good on cardboard!! Then, the ribeye... Honestly, I love some good cow! This was the best we have had since moving to the area five years ago. We are big city transplants from the DFW area that houses some of the best steaks around. I mean, it is Texas. I would put Chef Pyle's steak against some of the best in the Metroplex. I do believe you could have cut it with a fork. They do provide a semi-serrated knife but I think the butter knife would have sufficed for this cut of beef. It almost melted in my mouth. Also, must tey the Shiner Bock bread baked in the can, who would have thought about that?? Chef Pyle!! Delicious moist, dense bread that is a must have for bread lovers such as myself. A free dessert to celebrate us? Yes!! Heaven and Hell cake consisted of Angel and Devil's food cake with a chocolate ganache and peanut butter powder. The perfect combo! The Banana Creme Brulee Tostada was my favorite! The crunchy creamy texture would appease any palate! Chef Pyle made us feel special on our anniversary even providing personalized autographs on our custom-made menus. We will return, not just for a special occasion but we love good food and great service! This is a well-oiled machine when it comes to quality and value. Highly recommend! Can't wait to try brunch!

It's fine dining. The food is really good. It's just a bit fancy for us.. I got the quail with a whipped blue cheese, not a fan of the beets. along with a side of polablano Asiago soup, the hubby got a southwest Ceasar salad with a fried chicken breast. fall apart chicken, which was very good.

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary here. I loved how easy it was to make a reservation and the personalized touch of the menu. The place is decorated very nice, but the restaurant is LOUD. I’m talking, yell at your partner loud. If I’m going to spend some money and have a fine dining experience, I would like to not scream across the table. Our waitress even apologized and told us that she felt like she was yelling at us (because she was… she had to). Our appetizers and main entrees were okay. My husband ordered an old fashioned when we were first seated. He didn’t get his drink until right before our dessert. I will say our waitress apologized profusely and even comped our drinks. We just did not enjoy our experience, so we probably will not be back any time soon.

I had the Espresso Martini, and it was hands down the best drink I’ve ever had. My boyfriend opted for a classic martini with a red olive stuffed with blue cheese—a unique and unforgettable touch. We started with the salmon ceviche, and even as a picky eater, I couldn’t find a single thing I didn’t love. The entire experience was exceptional.

Love the mid-century modern look, our server was attentive and informative on the food, and the food itself was delicious and plentiful. We ordered the queso, the spare rib, fried chicken, beer bread, brussel sprouts, potatoes, and mac n cheese. We also had the Heaven and Hell cake for dessert. The food was flavorful, wasn’t dry (always an issue with fried chicken), and overall was just delicious. We loved the sweet and salty range in the food as well. We will be back and I encourage others to try it as well!