Cool little winery, nice grounds. Very friendly staff. Nice selection of wines. Nice selection of…read moregifts, t/shirts .

Exploring Austin's Hill Country was one of the best decisions we made when visiting friends in…read moreTexas. There was not enough time to go on a wine tour, so I had to figure out which winery to visit. I wasn't familiar with the area and randomly chose Driftwood Estates, which was a surprising highlight of the weekend! Was this real life?! Was I dreaming?! Standing on top of the hill, I was in deep admiration of the panoramic, gorgeous, and breathtaking views! It made me forget about busy city life and I only wanted to appreciate the beauty of nature and all its glory on such a perfect day (while sipping on a glass of wine)! I really did feel like I was in another world - filled with serenity, solitude and relaxation! We did a tasting and enjoyed the reds, which were more on the dry side, but I didn't mind because I prefer dry red wines. I definitely recommend the Sangiovese and Alamo Red. The bar area was a little crowded that day, so we didn't get to interact too much with the staff to learn more about their other wine offerings. There is a store next to the bar area. You can buy cute wine themed souvenirs for family and friends back home. They also have a small cafe - you can get some light bites and head outside, find your perfect cozy spot, and enjoy those breathtaking views! (Caution: There is plenty of parking at the winery, but please be careful and drive slow because of the bumpy gravel road).

Came here for a date night from Kyle. Twice I went to the bar to place an order and it felt like I…read morewas being ignored. The food was okay, queso nachos weren't great, but the burger and fries were good. I asked the servers basic questions and they didn't know the answers to them. We went to throw axes and that was fun. The system had lots of games and was easy to work. It was not in the axe throwing section so just be prepared. Not sure we'll be back!

If you come here for the first time and don't know exactly how things work the owner will refer to…read moreyou as "ignorant". We had never been axe throwing before. Walked in to a bar on the left side and an axe throwing room on the right. Lots of children running around playing. The lights were turned off in the axe throwing room so we weren't sure what was going on and thought maybe there were certain times for axe throwing. So we walked back into the main entrance hoping to see an employee to guide us. All we saw was one bartender. So we walked over to the bar. Bartender gave us eye contact several times but never said anything. Just gave us a weird vibe like its only for locals or something. So we left.

It was beautiful Hill country day the day after Christmas. Clear blue skies and a beautiful 76…read moredegrees. Great company and of course great wine. MY go to is the Sangiovese Reserve.

Every time we pop into the bistro we are so happy we did. Deviled eggs, crab cakes and Thai chicken…read morenoodles. So delish we got all of them.

Salt Lick BBQ never disappoints. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was perfect, and our…read morewaiter Major made the experience even better with friendly, attentive service. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Ask for Major, he will get you squared away!!! Top Notch service!!

Excellent experience, we reserved a room for a celebration, Collier and Carmen were amazing.read more

Stunning experience…read more This place has to be some of the best food my wife and I have EVER had. We came here to celebrate our anniversary recently after a close friend recommended it. Normally when I hear Italian I think of American Italian - heavy, one note, and leaves you feeling terrible after. Trattoria Lisina was none of those things. First, the location is beautiful. The entire restaurant is surrounded by Texas hill country beauty. The restaurant balances class and cozy in a way hard to explain. The wait staff is excellent and knowledgeable on the menu. Even the small details like their uniforms were excellent. The food is hard to describe. My wife spent an hour post dinner discussing how incredible it was. Every dish we tried was perfection. The fried elements were crisp. The raw elements melted in your mouth like butter. The entrees were executed in a way I've never had pasta! We will absolutely make this our "special place" for life occasions moving forward.

Located in Driftwood, which is a pretty drive on its own , worth it just for the scenery. Heads up:…read moremake reservations if you're going on a weekend, we went at 6pm on a Saturday and the place was already packed. The menu has a ton of great options. We started with salads, crab cake, and some focaccia bread that honestly disappeared in about two minutes, soft, warm, exactly what you want before a big meal. For mains we ordered several dishes: the mezzanine ravioli (hands down the winner, don't skip this one), spaghetti and meatballs, and the spaghetti bolognese. All solid, but that ravioli stuck with me. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert. The gelato is fantastic, and the classic chocolate cake with salted caramel is the kind of thing you end up fighting over the last bite of. Overall, great spot, and the service is excellent!!!

Jodi gave us the absolute best wine tour from start to finish! From the moment she picked us up to…read morethe drop-off, everything was seamless and so much fun. We booked a private tour and had full control of the music, so we were able to jam out and enjoy the ride together. Jodi went above and beyond by providing cold water and a beautiful, delicious charcuterie board during our second stop. All of our tastings were included in the package, and at every winery we visited it felt like we were VIPs. Everyone knew Jodi, and the wine pours started right away when we arrived! She kept us perfectly on schedule while still letting us relax and enjoy the experience. Jodi also doubled as our group photographer and captured some great snapshots from our trip. She truly made our girls trip so memorable and fun. Thank you, Jodi! We love you and will definitely be back!

We loved this spot so much we went back two days in a row. Everything we ordered was great…read more Sitting outside was much nicer than indoors. The tables inside are pretty close together.

I visited Desert Door on my bachelor party as part of an Nola tour company tour and really loved…read moreit. The cocktails were outstanding, the environment sitting outside was great, and the service was terrific. No one from my party had tried sotol before and our server Stacey was so helpful and friendly walking us through it and making great recommendations. We all had a really terrific time, I loved the drinks and would definitely go back.

Such a fun vibe here for a nice afternoon. The flight of cocktails is so unique to be able to try…read moresome different options. Live music on the patio was a nice touch. We will be back for sure!

Let my start by saying not all of the photos for Thurman's mansion are truly this event space…read more This is the building with the large front lawn and large columns. It has a semi large ballroom that would easily house 125. The floors are a nice terra-cotta tile and this space has large windows. On the right hand side there are a few windows with stained glass. Check the photo I posted they are very lovely. At the very end of the room is a distinctive wooden bar. The wood is stained dark and it has an aged look to it. There are double doors that lead to the 1st floor patio. This area is a very nice space for cocktails, I would date say you could get 50 to 75 people out there. Beyond the patio are red brick stairs that lead to the large lawn. The large lawn is where you can play lawn games and or hold a ceremony. I will be honest you can hear some of the traffic on the main road. I am sure that would be less noticeable if soft music was playing.the next thing I noticed about this place is that the upstairs are dedicated to the wedding party. There is a suite for the bride and the groom both with their own bathroom. There is also an elevator and a sitting area outside of the suites where a quick meal might be had. All and all I think this is a cute venue. It's an attractive property and all the chartering is handled by Salt Lick.

Hand me a parasol, lace up my corset and find me a Mr. Darcy--this place was from another time!!…read more *contented sigh, I was fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding held out at Thurman's Mansion this past weekend. What a beautiful venue!! I had never even heard of it until I got the invitation. Thurman's Mansion is part of the Salt Lick Family--located just East of the Salt Lick on 1826. Gorgeous iron gates pique the curiousity of drivers and beckon guests in. The venue is a large mansion overlooking well manicured grounds and vineyards. The view of the mansion from the back is just breathtaking. A huge porch covers the back of the building--dramatic pillars hold up a second story balcony. Wide steps lead up from the grounds to the back doors of the reception hallf/main room. I saw the mansion on two different days in two very different ways--Friday afternoon for the rehearsal, I saw it set up for an outdoor wedding. The sun shining down, bride practicing her walk from the sweeping steps of the mansion down to the corner of the lawn where the trellace waited, people lining the stone walls around the perimeter of the lawn watching the practice. I felt like I stepped into a Jane Austen movie--my friend had planned a glorious outdoor wedding on the grounds. Much to her dismay, God and the torrential downpours decided that it would be better to have the ceremony indoors. Rather than ceremony outside and reception inside, both ceremony and reception were inside. The staff had set up about 40 chairs where the dance floor would have been. Double doors were open at the back of the small seating area allowing the pitter-pattering of the rain outside as the background music while they exchanged vows. The reception was a seated dinner for about 150 guests. Salt lick does catering--very fun to have the family style dinner Texas Style w/ cobbler as dessert. A nice alternative to the traditional wedding scene. The porch was a great place for conversation and mingling--they had the bar and some hors d'eouvres set up out there while the guests waited for pictures to be taken. The rain let up for exactly an hour--enough time for outdoor pictures! I honestly think that my friend got the best of both worlds...a unique, beautiful, romantic and intimate indoor wedding ceremony complete with rain and tears. Then outdoor pictures overlooking the vineyards with the mist hovering over the land. I swear I could hear Mr. Darcy beckoning to me while I watched from the porch... My hat goes off to you, Thurman's Mansion. You successfully transported me to another time. Bravo.

Great stuff! We stopped here on our way back into the city and it was busy but were able to get a…read morewithin a few minutes. Breakfast options were good and portions were worth it! I had the french toast and oatmeal. Decently priced and service was good. I would recommend this spot if you're in the area and looking for good brunch.

Cozy environment and friendly service. I had a beer and Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes…read moreand Green Beans. Really good comfort food.

I went on a Friday night with a group of 5 or 6 couples. It was very busy so I was surprised we…read morewere able to get such a big table. Everything was good. I think everyone enjoyed their meals. I took some pics of mine (the ahi tuna) and those sitting near me. Service was good. My only complaint is that there was only one bathroom for the whole restaurant (literally one single bathroom, not one for men and one for women). There was always a line of 1-2 people waiting outside the door, including restaurant staff. There really should be another bathroom.

Given the precarious state of restaurants in Dripping Springs Tx, i hesitate to post a negative,…read morebut seriously my experience tonight at Homespun was shockingly bad. We have been there dozens of times and mostlty it was OK, Tonight was the exception. A rather grumpy waiter was displaying obvious signs that he had somewhere else he wanted to be. I orderes a strip steak against my better judgement that steaks are best left to competent restaurants., At any rate i orderes it with fries rather than mashed (no health related commentary please. 20 min later the plate appeared with , Yes you guessed it , no mashed. The person that delivered was shocked that there were no fries, but promised to rectify immediately. Spoiler alert the fries never arrived. The steak was strip with the fat content of a ribeye, which i occasionally order for the flavoe, So what i got was strip with a lot of fat and gristle without the flavor, LOL At 37$ such a bargain! So the topper was when the check arrived we were told that was had to tip ans total BEFORE they ran the card. Now I may be just a poor hillbilly but I find that weird. Oh well, Dring Springs