[Suzuki Joe]

There is parking all around the courthouse, but I am not sure what it would take to "block off" some spots. I can look into it if there is interest.

As for restaurants within walking distance, 2 come to mind.

Courthouse cafe is catty corner across the street. Brand new bar and grill type place, and you could see the cars from the restaurant (provided they were parked on the south side of the courthouse). I would say they are good, but not in the same league as were we were last week.

An older restaurant is called 1879 Chisolm trail. It is directly across the street from the courthouse (also south side). Been a long time since I ate there, but think along the line of Mom & Pop restaurant. Nothing fancy, but very (stereo)typical Texas fare.

I believe the Rogers Hotel (also a historic landmark, and thought to be the first building built in Waxahachie) has a restaurant, but I am not sure.

Walking distance, but not really within sight of the cars is the College Street Pub. The name says it all, and the food is pretty good.

I am sure there is more, and if there is interest, I would be happy to by your "man on the ground" to do the research.