Bar & Restaurant in Downtown Waco

A modern hotel bar with a long white-topped island, wooden stools, shelving stocked with bottles, and a wall-mounted TV in a bright, open space. The bar area is lit warmly.

A modern hotel bar with a large white island, wooden stools, tall shelves of bottles, ambient lighting, and a bright lounge area in the background.

A modern office lounge/dining area with brown armchairs, round tables, large windows, and an open kitchenette in the back.

A modern lounge with a curved bar, dark chairs, small round white tables, and large windows offering a sunny city view.

A stylish outdoor dining area with glass walls, modern chairs, a small table set with wine, two glasses, and a plate of appetizers, ready for a sunset meal.

A plate of steak and fries topped with creamy green sauce, chopped herbs, peppers, and cucumber slices, finished with lime wedges.

Cheesy bruschetta with grilled bread, crisp bacon-style meat, arugula, blackberries, and a dollop of relish on a blue plate.

A pink cocktail in a coupe glass, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs, sitting against a dark background.

Bar + Restaurant in Waco

Crafted for Connection

Discover a casually sophisticated dining experience infused with Waco’s local charm. From artful cocktails to chef-curated dishes, AC Bar + Kitchen offers a welcoming urban restaurant + bar experience designed to linger + gather + savor. Whether you are joining us for lunch, dinner, late night, or moments well spent with friends, colleagues, or someone special, you will find your comfortable seat here with us.

Enjoy elevated American dining menus from Executive Chef Carlos Martinez, voted 2026's Best Chef in Waco by Waco Tribune-Herald's Readers' Choice. Located street-level inside AC Hotel Downtown Waco and open to the public.

A plate with fried fish, french fries, lemon wedges, and a side of tartar sauce; a hand squeezes a lemon over the fish.

A gin and tonic glass with ice, lime wedge, a star anise garnish, and a yellow straw, set on a bright outdoor table.

A bowl of roasted potatoes topped with colorful pickled cabbage and carrot slaw, served with a fork on a blue placemat.

A person holding a cocktail glass with a pale drink and a small garnish, ready to sip, in a close-up shot of a stylish bar setting.

Join Us

Lunch + Happy Hour + Dinner + Late Night

Sunday - Thursday | 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Enjoy crafted food + drinks from midday well into the night.

Breakfast

Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday - Sunday | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

For Breakfast, please join us in AC Kitchen, also open to the public.

A sliced steak with rich brown gravy, sautéed mushrooms/onions, and chopped parsley on a white plate.

An outdoor patio lounge area with chairs, a table, wine and snacks, and large glass doors beside a brick wall, ending the sentence.

Happenings

Featured Events

AC Bar + Kitchen also offers a seasonal outdoor patio to dine al fresco and enjoy time together while taking in the sights of downtown Waco. Spark conversations over shareables + sips.

Visit our Happenings page to stay in the know on special events, holiday experiences, and featured events in the hotel’s Skyline Ballroom overlooking Magnolia Market at The Silos.

See Happenings

Gather

Celebrate Your Way

Whether an elevated dinner, a lively gathering, a birthday bash, a family gathering, entertaining clients, or any other special event, we offer great spaces, great menus, and flexible indoor and outdoor options.

As part of AC Hotel Waco Downtown, inquire about Full and Partial Buyouts across our various event space options:

Private Events