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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.

Fried Antelope
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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Napa Flats Bistro - Crispy Brussels

Napa Flats Bistro

4.4(139 reviews)
102.2 mi

This evening, we decided to find a place to eat on our way home from Aggie Town. We looked online,…read morechecked out the menu, and decided to give this place a try. We made it just in time because there was no wait and the restaurant wasn't crowded yet. We were greeted by Connor, who was a pleasure to have as our server. He made great recommendations and gave us his honest opinions about the food and drinks, which we really appreciated. I had the citrus chicken, while my family ordered the mushroom ravioli and spaghetti. Everything was delicious, and the fresh-squeezed lemonade was wonderful! I also tried a lavender mocktail. It was okay, although I think it may have tasted better as a cocktail. By the time we were ready to leave, there was a wait, so we were glad we arrived when we did. There is also plenty of outdoor seating if you prefer to dine outside. We really enjoyed the flavorful dishes, the friendly service, and the overall experience. We'll definitely be back again!

Ate here for the first time. We ordered the Tony's Bow Tie pasta, Pepperoni Artisan pizza, Melted…read moreRaclette, Palo Alto Dip, Crispy Brussels, Escargot, Citrus Chicken, and the Beef Bourguignon. Nothing special with the escargot, but it was still delicious. The crispy brussel sprouts were good, but the balsamic glaze through my family off lol, but I still loved it. Nothing special about the pepperoni pizza at all. The melted Raclette was really fancy and delicious. They came out with melted cheese and scraped it onto our bread and prosciutto. Palo Alto dip was weird, but pretty good too. I don't think I've ever eaten anything like that. The bow tie pasta was ok. The Citrus Chicken and Beef Bourguigon were very tasty and flavorful. Overall, a bit pricey, but the food portions were generous and the quality on some of these dishes were worth it. The staff here were fast and friendly. Lots of tables to dine at to include outside in a tent, buuut it's summer so indoor sounds better lol. Lots of parking as well.

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Napa Flats Bistro - French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Napa Flats Bistro - Outside seating

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Outside seating

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou - SANDWICH AU FROMAGE RACLETTE

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou

4.4(812 reviews)
61.9 mi•Tobin Hill
•$$$

"Don't ask me silly questions / I won't play silly games / I'm just a simple choo choo train / And…read moreI'll always be the same. / I only want to race along / Beneath the bright blue sky / And be a happy choo choo train / Until the day I die." -- Stephen King, The Dark Tower This was our second business trip related visit to this Pearl located restaurant and it was as good as we remembered. This time though we are indoors instead of outside and it was almost like being in Paris...almost ;-) At first we were isolated by ourselves but the inside filled up shortly after we were seated. The wine list has an excellent selection of wine but they were out of my chosen Bordeaux. The owner offered us a deal on my slightly more expensive second choice and it was a lovely Merlot based blend made by the Cheval Blanc folks. They do not have beef Bourgogne à la carte, we loved it the last time we ate here so we both just got steak and frites. I had the amazing puff pastry lobster bisque, we also ordered escargot, and the steak and frites were perfectly prepared. Highly recommended for those who want a little bit of Paris in a cool redeveloped part of San Antonio!!

We were there for my mother-in-law's birthday…read more Obviously, the melted Swiss cheese on bread was perfect. My wife's steak was perfectly cooked. She ordered from the "Restaurant Week" menu and enjoyed each course (the creme brulee was the right consistency). My m-i-l's Branzino was cooked perfectly, and her birthday profiteroles left her smiling. I went simple with their cheeseburger and fries, and French Onion soup as a side, and was not disappointed. The burger was cooked to my liking (rare to medium rare). Their aioli makes simple fries a classy experience. The soup was cheesy, savory, and nice and hot. Our server, Marc, did an excellent job, even though we all ended up feeling a little overwhelmed by our options. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Our server was very attentive, and the ambiance was perfect. Drinks were made well, and I was able to order off-menu for my go-to cocktail, a manhattan.

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Brasserie Mon Chou Chou - Mom's Birthday Lunch

Mom's Birthday Lunch

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou - Ketchup and garlic aioli

Ketchup and garlic aioli

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou - FRENCH PINK FAIRY

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FRENCH PINK FAIRY

Blue Dahlia Bistro - Egg Salad Tartine - my favorite of the tartines I've tried!

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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Blue Dahlia Bistro - Entrance

Entrance

Blue Dahlia Bistro - Savory Crepes

Savory Crepes

Blue Dahlia Bistro - Out Front!

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Justine's Brasserie - Crudo

Justine's Brasserie

3.8(1.4k reviews)
54.0 mi•East Austin
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Went out on a Friday night for a fancier meal with friends. Made reservations for dinner about a…read moreweek in advance. Part of the restaurant felt like a cafe. Part of the restaurant felt like a wedding venue with canopies and white curtains. The food: Branzino - my favorite item. Crispy skin, well seasoned. Nice assembly of roasted vegetables. Duck Confit - pretty crispy skin and tender. Crispy potatoes. Wish they did something with the greens which were unseasoned Crab salad - lightly dressed sliced cucumbers and crab. Topped with some beautiful shavings of radish. Pleasant but in my opinion, not super memorable. Food was good, service was great. We had a good time at Justine's.

Mediocre food, terrible music. This is my wife's favorite…read morerestaurant. Which means I bring her here several times a year and I've done so for the last 14 years. If it were up to me, I would pray for this place to close down. But my wife loves the escargot so here I am writing this review. The inside: LOUD! This is a French restaurant, that plays hardcore, metal, rock, and all kinds of heavy music that does not fit the vibe, clientele, scenery, location, or the food they are serving. This is what happens when you hire Austin hipster kids to run a French restaurant and bar. SoundPrint has measured the sound level of the bar area to 86 dB (classified as Very Loud). For reference, a live rock band playing at a concert is around 90-115 decibels. So, the sound environment is overstimulating and obnoxiously loud for the size of the bar and dining area. The inside is small, the tables are sticky. It's cramped, and it's loud. It sucks. I once got a table for two by the bathrooms, and we couldn't hear each other from 1-2 feet away. Don't dine inside. Get reservations for outside. The patio: This part is hard to review because they change it every 2-4 years. However, this is where you want to go. Ask for a table outside, they usually have heating lamps now. They have I guess what could be called cabanas for small groups of 6 to 8 people that can sit in a covered cabana. This is where you wanna go to get away from the music and to enjoy the food. I remember we came during Covid and they demanded we sit in a big tent out front of the property that used to look very beautiful, but looked like a pest control tent at this point, and it smelled like a strip club. Zero ventilation, smelled like sweat, feet, and perfume to cover it up. Anyways they wanted reservations to be in this tent and they wanted us to be spaced from other people so they had different tables marked off so that nobody could sit there. Everything was very strict. Until about two hours into our evening and they finally gave in and filled up every table regardless. Again, that's what happens when you get kids in charge. They institute useless rules, and then they cave when money walks through the door. I only suffer this place because my wife loves the food. Everything on the menu is absolutely mediocre. I've eaten escargot in many states, cities and locations. It snails, bread, olive oil, and garlic butter. It's nothing special. I usually get the hamburger because anything else on the menu is overpriced mediocrity. At this point, I've probably had everything on the menu. There is nothing worth mentioning. The hamburger is pretty much the safest and least expensive bet if you have to suffer this place like I do.

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Justine's Brasserie - Covered Seating

Covered Seating

Justine's Brasserie - Rather disappointing chocolate mousse. Tasted more like pudding, and topped with store-bought whipped cream from a can.

Rather disappointing chocolate mousse. Tasted more like pudding, and topped with store-bought whipped cream from a can.

Justine's Brasserie - Store Front

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La Boulangerie

La Boulangerie

4.5(456 reviews)
62.4 mi•Downtown
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Croissants were sooooo delicious--I had the ham and cheese, my husband had the egg, bacon and…read morecheese, and both came with a small side of salad. I also had the raisin almond pastry the previous day, which was very good, but twice the size I needed. Love the low key atmosphere, and the French accents some of the staff have.

Ohh La Boulangerie, what can I say but delicious. A cute spot on Broadway in downtown San Antonio…read more Sylvie the owner is originally from Western France and moved close to Paris then came to San Antonio. Their baking ingredients are sourced from France and the recipes are from her and her husband. And they're a local restaurant which I love supporting! We had the Petit Dejuener Deluxe breakfast which includes one pastry (either a croissant, chocolate croissant or bread pudding), a baguette (with either butter, homemade jam or honey), organic fresh eggs made to order or quiche slice, fresh squeezed orange juice and a yogurt with granola and fresh fruit and a black coffee or tea. It's a great option for those unable to decide on what to eat for breakfast. They have sandwiches, individual baked goods, à la carte items and hot and cold drink options as well. Coffee is strong n tasty Quiche is not dry at all Baguette and croissant are fresh baked Homemade jam Fresh squeezed OJ! Makes me happy! And for those in Austin...they opened a second location in Austin West lake area.

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La Boulangerie
La Boulangerie

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Come & Crepe It - Healthy omelet literally the name

Come & Crepe It

4.6(84 reviews)
0.0 mi
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BEST EVER - DELICIOUS FOODS ~ EVERYTHING because the chefs and bakery ladies and men. I just ladies…read moreyesterday. But owner was there in front. Great guy and waitress is sweet as candy. Best staff members and down to earth. The real deal. Came in twice because road trip from Tallahassee, Florida and stopped into Gonzales area. It is the cutest place, city/town and lovely restaurant - COME & CREPE IT, Gonzales, TX. If you have not been, I highly recommend. The atmosphere is so calm and lovely style. I went into some shops after and said I just had BLD (I eat once a day but drink ample H20) the combined meal at C&C it was the best ever. Every single person in the different shops, there was 4 shops in total said YES THAT RESTAURANT (= Come and Crepe it) IS FANTASTIC!! It is because have been 2x eating different foods and each time everything tastes high level like 5 stars. I believe the great guy in front was owner and he as the chefs/bakery people as waitress are above and beyond. I thanked them all. I love this restaurants out of many around the world. It has such a good = God feeling of positive energy! They even have a framed poster pick of double decker. I am British and lived in many countries. They also have Noah's ark with the animals and other fun stuff on the shelving unit. Tv with vintage music as video of fun style musicians. Very good to see again. It is an amazing restaurant from the soul. I am telling everybody about it. There is a big parking lots across the street. My service dog was welcomed without hesitation. Locals and others from out of town know this establishment. I think that they should if they could, make lots of these around U.S.A. or get hooked up with airplane co. to make the meals. People on the plane would be in heaven at those high altitudes in the sky with those amazing clouds. Airplane foods are not the greatest. But it COME AND CREPE IT got on board. Wow! People would be flying high. I travel lots around the world and take tons of planes. Sometimes three in one day to get to where I have to get to help the people. Ok, so I had french toast and choc. m.shake with cherry on top in fancy glass which I love. Also, salad. Have to get my greens in and bless all foods as thanking God energy and nourish my body. I am in holistic health business and research all over the world. Love good thorough restaurant businesses. The staff are lovely and kind. Well-spoken and love what they do because it shows through the foods, presentation and beautiful atmosphere. I without a doubt will be back with my service pup. She loved the chicken. The chef prepared especially for pup as she eats well and is 14 yrs young on 25th of this month, Oct. 2026. Yep! ;-) Her vet is in Gonzales as the real deal and very nice man who knows his stuff. Dr. Ryan H. So the businesses in small towns are in my opinion fantastic. I am from small town overseas in Europe and do well and brings me over the world. There are so many great = good people out here and doing proper = being light = we are getting brighter now for a reason. Oh ya, yesterday, I had crepe with salmon, spinach with cream cheese, mshake vanilla tasting and greens = salad, have to have greens. Lovely waitress presented foods in orderly fashion with clean cutlery and napkins with straw for m.shake. The great guy came over and asked if I wanted another drink, I said how about some H20. He smiled and came back with a red tumbler of iced H20. He is always kind and smiling. I believe he is the owner. I found more bright lights in Gonzales, TX. and they are so good as their restaurant = atmosphere and foods. Super-duper clean and happy place to dine for B. L. or Dinner. Best ever and sending goodness to you always Blessings forever and ever!! SKG and my pup, Coco Chanel2 have to respect designer. My little CC has 2 behind her name or for short Coco which means here in Japanese and other stuff in other languages = you drink it in cold weather, but diff. spelling ;-)

The huevos rancheros were terrible. I almost never send food back but it was nothing like I…read moreexpected and smelled like feet when I got it. They used powdered eggs and just goofed everything together on top of the tortillas. The tortillas were so hard you couldn't cut them with a knife. I sent it back and got an omelet instead.

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Come & Crepe It - Historic Gonzales, Tx

Historic Gonzales, Tx

Come & Crepe It - Delicious crepes!

Delicious crepes!

Come & Crepe It - Historic building!

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Historic building!

Saveurs 209

Saveurs 209

4.3(42 reviews)
62.4 mi•Downtown
•$$$

Saveurs 209 is one of those places that completely surprises you. From the outside, it's…read moreunassuming, but the moment you step inside, it feels like you've been transported to a charming French pâtisserie. The croissant was everything a croissant should be--beautifully laminated, impossibly flaky, buttery, and so light that it melted away with each bite. But the true star for me was the lemon meringue tart. It was genuinely life-changing, striking the perfect balance between bright citrusy tartness and just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite was thoughtfully crafted. What really sets Saveurs 209 apart is the attention to detail. The pastry flavors feel intentional and refined, never overdone. Even the staff speaking French adds an extra layer of authenticity that adds to the experience. If you're craving delicious pastries, Saveurs 209 is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the display case.

We saw this place and the website and decided to give it a try for a late lunch and bakery items to…read moretake home. We walked in and stood at the counter making decisions on what to try. A woman with her back to us was counting the till and other stuff. Never acknowledged us or looked up. My wife and I talked back and forth about what we wanted...no acknowledgement from the lady.... I then saw a sign that said no crepes after 2. Being 6 minutes after 2 at that point, I finally said, excuse me, can we still order crepes? Looking up at the clock and then back down said no. They close at 3, but really 2....

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