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    Crooked Branch

    3.8 (24 reviews)
    ModerateBars
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CROOKED BRANCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Pork Buns
    Alexis H.

    Great place to hangout and wind down for the evening, if you get any of the appetizers I would highly recommend getting the Pork Buns, they are delicious! We ordered more after our first order

    Share Plates

    Great new menu with Asian- Inspired food and drinks! The Hamachi Poke Bowl and Karaage were delicious. Fresh ingredients and authentic flavors! Ask for the Sesame Ginger sauce

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    David F.

    Had a couple of drinks here, the vibe is nice and the drinks are strong. Totally recommend this place, the only drawback, which I find common in most resorts is the service can be slow, but if you go straight to the bartender they will take care of you. If you staying at the resort, give it a try!

    Marc D.

    Crooked Branch is the main bar in the downstairs in the JW Marriott. The service was really good. We spent quite a few evenings grabbing a drink here. The selection is so so. and they ran out of wine on a Saturday evening ??? The drinks are crafted very well and the bartenders know their stuff. The prices are resort pricing. There is a bit of a food selection. Not bad but not great either. Flatbread is really a pizza. the chips are decent. Overall only 3 stars. Ran out of a few staple supplies

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    Sandy K.

    Located at the JW Marriott at the lower floor. The actual bar is large, but the sitting area included several sofas, many tables & chairs and I saw a few pool tables to enjoy. Facing the back side opposite of the bar you'll find a stage area and a dance area. That evening included a country western duet that were quite talented. The high ceilings, tall fireplaces are impressive and grand which make the acoustics sound great. We enjoyed a few beverages and music before dinner. The Crooked Branch is a great place to people watch and the band that evening played late into the night.

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    Andrew H.

    The perfect place to have drinks and appetizers at the Hill Country JW Marriott... When you walk into the hotel head down the stairs to the Crooked Branch and find a place to hang out. They have more than enough seating inside or outside if the weather is nice. Great beers on tap and check out the cocktails also. The Hummus plate is probably my favorite and the guacamole is always good. Staff is always friendly.

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    William E.

    Very nice atmosphere, walk outside and sit by the fireplace and look at the waterfall. Great place to get your 2 free welcome drinks.

    Tara H.

    Came here with my boyfriend on a weekday afternoon. It wasn't very busy at all. Generally, the service was okay. It actually took awhile for our server to take our drink order and food order. There was also a moment where I was still eating our appetizer and the waiter took it away without asking. Typically, a server really should ask if you're done before clearing your plate for you. The food was really good. We got their pretzels, flatbread pizza, and a salad. Also, their cocktails were good as well. After our lunch, we walked around outside a bit. The hotel has very pretty grounds and is worth going to enjoy.

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    Jordan at the bar was absolutely amazing! His customer service was . He truly went above and beyond - made the experience!!! Ask for him

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    Very nice atmosphere, walk outside and sit by the fireplace and look at the waterfall.

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    Spent the day at the JW in one of their lovely cabanas which was the perfect spot to be poolside…read morewith shade for these triple digit Texas summers! We had amazing service throughout and I was particularly impressed with the good and drink from Rivertop! We had the mahi fish tacos and they were simple but perfect - they made the Mahi the star with it being grilled with minimal dressings and perfect flavor! They were delicious! Also had the chips, salsa and guac which definitely packed some heat! Portions were huge and there was a lot that ended up going home with us! Great selection of drinks too and perfect service throughout ! It made for a perfect day, food and service! Will absolutely repeat!

    Having a gluten allergy, I was a bit concerned about lunch while lounging by the pool. I was set on…read morethe shrimp tacos, with hopes the kitchen could use corn instead of flour tortillas. Nancy, our server, assured me that could happen. Their shrimp are plump, and the tacos were amazing. I didn't even get sick. They do not have a separate frier for the fries, though - so proceed with caution there. My husband (who can have all the gluten in the world) had the bratwurst, and he said it was very good and quite satisfying. I also mixed the pina colada with the strawberry daiquiri, and it was divine. Nancy provided impeccable poolside service. She ensured we had ample water to drink, and she went over any possible issues with cross contamination when discussing the menu options. We can't wait to return!

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