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Gonzales Bistro

4.5 (23 reviews)
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Mark W.

Who would think that Gonzales would have such a tony restaurant? We made the 36 mile drive from Seguin to try this new restaurant and found it punching well above its weight. The photo attached gives a hint of the ambiance, but there is also a bar that adds to it. We sat there waiting for our table and had Pisco Sours that transported us back to Peru. Any bar that offers Pisco is a winner in my book. As I often say, you can bet the food will be good if the bread is good, and that held true here also. We had focaccia with prosciutto baked in, dipped in olive oil followed by splitting a steak that was excellent. Gonzales is rich in early Texas history, so dinner at the Bistro followed by an overnight at a historic B&B would be just what the doctor ordered.

Kombu marinated waygu.
Susan B.

Wow! Who would of thought...a classy menu with such bold expoding flavors and plating to the T! Great ambiance and Service.

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Aaron A.

What an incredibly cool little place! I was immediately struck by the ambiance when walking in. The decor is perfect in that it pays the utmost respect the history of the location while still making it chic. Exposed unpainted wood beams, original brick, and old floors with chipped paint contrast perfectly against the deep red walls, row of couches, and black and white photos. The combination of natural light from the street, smooth jazz, and modern fixtures is perfect in the same way. Though relatively new, the restaurant feels long established, without being at all campy or dank. Service was excellent. I was greeted quickly. Both the hostess and my waitress were well spoken and friendly. My glass was always full. The menu is not what you'd expect in a small town. I reviewed it and liked everything I saw, so my only instructions to the waitress were to surprise me with anything but steak and bring a glass of the recommended wine pairing. I was rewarded with a generous serving of fried antelope and decadent mashed potatoes with a perfect glass of Cabernet. I would never have ordered it for myself because I've heard that antelope is terrible, but to my surprise, it was phenomenal. Almost bougie chicken fried steak, but that description insults the sophisticated flavor and the presentation. The mashed potatoes were thick, plentiful, and laced with garlic. Delicious. For dessert, I chose the pears. Fantastic! You must try this dish. I won't bother trying to describe dessert because I can do it no justice. The wordsmith yields to the chef! I don't know what else to say, except that this is the sort of place you drive to the next town-- or the next state for. This is the first time I recall visiting Gonzales, but will not be the last, if for no other reason than THE Bistro.

Poached eggs - swapped the bacon for vegetables
Tina M.

I don't know why chef Parind Vora decided to open his classy bistro in Gonzales but I'm so grateful he did! I went tonight to celebrate my birthday and everything was amazing! A good blend of casual and upscale, Gonzales Bistro is located right in downtown Gonzales, a few steps away from Texas Heroes Square. The restaurant's subdued ambiance creates an atmosphere of intimacy and comfort. This is the type of bistro I would expect to see in my hometown of Quebec City, in Montreal, or perhaps New York City. It is a wonderful anomaly to find such an old timey, classical bistro formula in a southern town like Gonzales. Everything we ordered was amazing, from the drinks to the tasty appetizers, the desserts, French press coffee and loose leaf oolong tea. The buffalo cauliflower, the perfectly charred brussel sprouts and the petite shrimp cheesy dip were all perfectly delicious. My husband reports that the lobster bisque and the escargots he ordered and devoured were also fabulous. Prices are not cheap but the food is amazing, so it doesn't sting at all to spend a few extra dollars for a meal that is truly memorable and well put together. The staff was attentive, kind, and very professional. Gonzales Bistro encourages making a reservation before showing up so don't hesitate to use their website to do so before you show up. There are many tables but even on a quiet and slow Wednesday night at least half the room was filled up. I sincerely hope locals support this business as I want to keep enjoying this bistro and its amazing menu! I look forward to my next visit already...

Wagyu beef over grits
Kirsten A.

Great place for drinks and dinner. Excellent wine selections and a wide variety of cocktails. Enough to choose from on the menu without being overwhelming. Great addition to the Gonzales community!

Evelyn C.

Gonzales is a small town with many local favorite restaurants. The new Gonzales Bistro is a great addition. The food is different from your normal small town fare, including meats and seafood from other parts of the world. Tonight's dinner of Hawaiian red snapper, shrimp and PEI mussels in a wonderful wine sauce did not disappoint! It is a little pricier than most of our venues, but the experience is worth the price.

The restaurant serve's amazing Tamahulk steak. Very attentive wait staff and drinks and apps are amazing. Definitely recommend!

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Delicious! ! Just might be the best place to eat in Gonzales. I am no doubt coming back:

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This is a wonderful little gem in Gonzales, not the norm. Great food great wine and a super cool building

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Blue Dahlia Bistro

4.3(325 reviews)
39.3 mi
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Okay, this is my first review ever posting, so I might be a little harsh critic after just moving…read moreform L.A. where we have great food. It's been difficult finding good restaurants in TX. I had been seeing high ratings for Blue Daliah Bistro and my husband and I decided to give it a try for breakfast. The place is somewhat quaint, the server was attentive. As we were looking at the menu we didn't see much for good harty breakfast, mostly lots of sweets. We ended sharing the croissants with gravy and adding a couple of eggs, it was good but nothing special. We also decided to share their waffle with fruit, neither one of us cared for them at all. They were not hot, they were dipped in some kind of sugar coating, and with the syrup it was a sugar overload. In addition the butter that came with the waffles were hard and cold, I would not recommend them at all. I like hot waffles, hot butter and syrup. We paid over $50 including the tip, we both that it was a little pricey for what you got.

10/10 - Blue dahlia is one of my favorites. I was so sad when the Austin location closed. I…read morerecently moved out near San Marcos and when I realized this little gem was there, it's become my go to brunch spot. The open face sandwiches are delicious. They also make an incredible waffle on the brunch menu! They staff is kind, friendly, and fast! The vibe is European bistro in a historic Texas building. I love the exposed brick and local art hung around the room. Highly recommend trying this place out if you are in the area!

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4.4(246 reviews)
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Rose Gose
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La Boulangerie
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I struggled here because I'd like to give them 3 1/2 stars not 3 however 4 was not happening and…read moreIt's not that they didn't have a good intent, and there was some good food on the table but this restaurant needs to pay more attention to the preparation as in cooking. The owner and staff were very good. It is unfortunate that there's so much construction going on around this restaurant. I think it limits how many folks come here French onion soup tasty good base and cheese Mussels MEH, very gritty and the sauce seems like an afterthought, no herbs or flavor to speak of. They could not tell you where the mussels came from had no clue just said from a bag. Ratatouille good probably one of the best dishes on the table Brussel sprouts really good Carrots excellent Potatoes Dauphinoise one of my favorite dishes. The sauce was broken, the potatoes, heavy and gummy some were still hard as in in cooked. Greasy Beef Bourguignon a classic and prepared well, the carrots were especially delicious duck breast a l'orange one of my favorite dishes meant to be served medium rare. I'm sorry to report it was so overcooked it was like eating and organ meat and hard to chew we had to send back. The sauce was delicious but what they did to Duck was unacceptable Wine list comprehensive the sparkling rose. He was excellent. I have a glass. Considering the quality of the food, I would definitely mark this place is overpriced, but there is a glimmer of hope if they can organize the kitchen

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Westlake Wine Bar - You can book a private table in the cellar

You can book a private table in the cellar

Westlake Wine Bar - Main Dining Area

Main Dining Area

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4.0(650 reviews)
62.6 mi•Downtown, Southtown
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Maverick Texas Brasserie - The architectural details at the bar at Maverick are just as well crafted as the cocktails being served.

The architectural details at the bar at Maverick are just as well crafted as the cocktails being served.

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Enjoy our rotating menu of hand crafted desserts from our kitchen.

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