Hooper's is one of the most unique restaurant experiences I've ever had! It's inside the restored Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) house from the movie, and walking up to it feels so unreal. Once you're inside, you can explore a lot of the house and it blew me away how much you're able to walk around and see. There's art everywhere, tons of movie memorabilia, and it kinda feels like a Texas Chainsaw museum that just happens to serve food, which is pretty awesome. The theme isn't subtle either (in the best way). One area had a bar with a severed head behind it! There are so many little details, displays and photo moments that other horror fans are going to be obsessed with too! Even the menu is fun, with stuff like the Chicken Slaughter sandwich and the Hitchhiker's grilled chicken. I know it's cheesy, but I love it, especially when the whole place is packed with memorabilia. Food was pretty good too. The experience is definitely the main event, but the food held its own as a bar and grill, and mixing that with how cool the place is made it feel like a full stop, not just a novelty visit. Service was fine but not super standout. There were only a couple staff members actively helping people while others were cleaning up, and everyone was nice enough, just not really "above and beyond." Our food also took a while for a burger and a turkey sandwich, but honestly those are my only real complaints, and I'm only even mentioning it because I'm also here to talk about the food. It was great regardless of the wait. Upstairs has a few more Leatherface items plus some gory/spooky decor, and there's a cool little location map where you can stick a pin in to indicate how far you've visited from! They also have a creepy skin looking guest book to sign, which is such a perfect touch. One real warning though: it's an old house. In Texas, Prepare for the heat, and I mean that seriously. If you want to explore outside too, come ready. I had a UV-blocking umbrella and a face mister and I was still feeling it. Sunglasses for the grounds are a must too. Also, there's a kitty living on the porch named Tuxie, and he's a precious little buddy who loves attention. Make sure you say hi. If you're a horror movie fan or you just love weird, memorable places you'll be talking about after, this one is absolutely worth it. read more

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I cannot say enough good about this place. It's a little bit of a hike from Austin. However I'm noticing here everything is 2 hours from where you want to be. Anyway this is the house from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What better repurpose than a bar and restaurant. They have merch for sale at a little half bar in the next room. All the shirts are hanging in the hall when you first come in. A bunch of cool designs. Only issue was my friend is a small and they don't sell smalls. I guess it's the whole everything is bigger in Texas. He was able to get a poster though. There was a 30 minute wait but it flew by. You can walk all around the property and also go upstairs to see some life size mannequins of family members. It was such a cool experience. Staff is super nice and accommodating. So finally we get to the food. Delicious. I got the chicken slaughter sandwich. It was huge. We also got the artichoke dip that was kinda thick like cream cheese. We got fried zucchini that was delicious. You get tons of food. This place is an absolute must see if you're in the area. read more

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Saw this very cute area all lit up while driving at night, so we decided to check it out the following day. The sign said it was open but the front door was locked so I had to go through the sports bar area. Walked to the coffee room and stood there for quite a while and no one ever showed up. The entire time I was on the premises, not one person acknowledged me or my family to see if we needed help or to be seated. We ended up leaving and going to (I believe it was called) Pelican Coffee, which was fantastic. Sad to be disappointed in this place, because it looked cute! read more

I go here every Sunday for the steak & eggs and it's always delicious and cooked to perfection. A wonderful Texas spot. The house is the one from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It's a scratch kitchen. read more

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All right, I was so excited to come to this place. I had heard how cool it was and I'm a huge horror fanatic so to know that I was in the actual house from the Texas chainsaw massacre was awesome. When you first walk in, you have a bar area which is really cool and then the two dining areas which are really nice as well. The host was really nice and let us pick our seats in whichever dining area. Our waitress Lisa was just the sweetest person in the world. She was very attentive and even gave us a breakdown on the history of the house and told us how good the food was, which she was totally correct. We got the turkey club sandwich, which was on multigrain bread and was so delicious. All the ingredients on it tasted so fresh. We also got the fried mushrooms, which let me tell you are to die for they were battered and so good. I could eat those every day. And the ranch they came with tasted almost homemade I didn't ask if it was, but it was so good. We also got the corn chowder soup, which had chicken in it, and that was the cup, which is still big and very tasty. They had a cocktail list and some good wine and let me tell you it was very well priced and they do a very good pour. Overall, great experience at this house. Definitely southern cooking, which was delicious. And really cool just to be able to experience and see everything. You were allowed to go upstairs and see all the pop-ups of the horror movie which is great. Definitely add this stuff to your list or just make the drive out for it. It is worth it. read more

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Excellent! Wonderful visit. Amazing. We had a bit of a hiccup when we first arrived as we asked if there were other tables other than when you first walk in and they said either share a table with someone or go outside so we were just about to leave and my daughter happen to walk around the corner and saw another dining room and another lady told her we could sit there. So just so y'all know when you first walk in that's not the only place to sit. Now moving onto the service, Jessica was absolutely delightful. She was super friendly. That is everything we needed. Our food was amazing and our drinks were kept full. She offered dessert. Of course we took some home and that was pretty good too. This place is just really unique and a lot of fun. We were able to sit and talk and just relax and there was no rush. We really appreciate it. read more

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The service was great, and the staff was very friendly. We visited on a weekday morning and made a reservation since we were coming from out of town and weren't sure how busy it would be. The restaurant was clean and quiet, which made for a relaxing breakfast. After we finished eating, they even allowed us to explore the house. The food was fresh and delicious, and we really enjoyed our experience overall. read more

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Food is great. We love breakfast but the only reason I didn't give a five star is because the coffee was entirely too strong. That is just not for me. We love going here anytime we are in Kingsland. read more

I get that it's summer and a busy time, but to wait for 30 minutes to even be greeted by a waitress while everyone around us was greeted kinda sucked. Felt really unseen and unheard. Took an additional 15 minutes to get drinks and order, at this point we were all over it, but stuck it out, we were hungry. Should have left, everything was very under whelming - dry chicken, no seasoning, missing the cilantro ranch & jalapeños on the big bird. Mushrooms were alright, you can tell it was forgotten and rushed. This wasn't my first time here it's my second and I was so happy with my first visit, we made it a point to come back. I don't think I'll make the journey again. read more

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A solid spot for some good grub! We got fried pickles to start, which were delicious! There are fried jalapeños mixed into the pickles, which I personally loved. The jalapeños added just enough heat and complimented the pickles well. I got the grilled shrimp po boy, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Seasoning was great, and the shrimp to bread ratio was good. Service was fair--water wasn't refilled, but the food came out quickly. I loved sitting outside because the ambiance was lovely. read more

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Very interesting place where they filmed chainsaw massacre. They have a restaurant and a bar. When we arrived the restaurant was closed so we sat down for a drink. read more

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I was scared upon arrival because I happened on this place by chance, and when I realized where I was....yikes! (Read their backstory and you'll see why! - It's the house where the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre was filmed!) But, I was gonna die anyway....of starvation so I went for it! And, spoiler alert, I survived and left plenty full to boot. Don't go here if you are looking for a huge selection of beer on tap or the best margarita you've ever had. But, your favorite bottles are available and there was a full bar. Burgers, meatloaf, pastas-there's options on the menu. I had the BLT which comes topped with melted whiye cheese and avacado on it. Yummy! Easily splittable if you also get an extra side. Fries that come with can be swapped out so I went with grilled asparagus and it was great. Bartender gave me some lemon wedges to use for an extra shot of flavor. I wasn't dining alone so we also tried the fried mushrooms as an app (really really really fried but ok) and added the mac 'n cheese side - a creamy bargain at only $5. There's a nice big porch or indoor dining and there's a big lawn for lawn games or letting kiddos run before dinner. Its a big ole white house with forest green trim on a quiet street with big shady trees all around. Other than a toy chainsaw on the bar and some movie posters here and there, nothing at all to keep you from stopping in for a pleasant bite to eat. read more

Definitely built as a touristy type movie -decorated restaurant inside a lovely old farm house with the Antler Inn next door and Junction Prime and IDK Backyard Grill, and Kingsland Coffee. Not sure if all these are owned by the same but it is a venue for sure. Now to Hoopers restaurant. Named after Tobe Hooper director of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, there are a variety of rooms. First service is VERY SLOW. So come with lots of patience in mind and best not to have any fixed schedule. Restaurant is clean and well furnished. They have an expansive menu. The regular coffee is very nice. The latte is very good once you get it. Takes a while and you might have to ask about it to remind them. They have a bar area where they also serve food. Nice, but kinda "echoy" so opt for an individual table if available. Picture your grandma's house with every room for dining + Chainsaw pics. It is interesting to see. Now to the food, Hubby got the country Benedict served with cheese grits. He said "very tasty" I got the "spicy" chicken (not spicy at all) and biscuit with gravy and eggs. I had to add salt and pepper to just about everything but it looked great. The banana nut bread was okay a bit dry and the edges were way over browned see pics. So would I come back? Hummm not sure really. I think their wait staff is either overwhelmed even when not full or they are very new to this. Not sure. They were pleasant but just so very discombobulated. They also never checked on us. Had to go up to the bar or find a person to help with coffee etc. So saddly they for now they get a 2.5 stars. The place has so much potential I really hated to go with a 2.5 so I will round up to 3. But burnt bread, very little seasoning, the really bad service and voices bouncing off the walls such you have to yell at the person opposite you is just where we landed. Wishing the owners the best and hopeful they can make a few needed improvements. Again such potential. read more

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I took my husband and father to brunch 12/28/25, and the grounds of the building were unkept. The waitress which has been there forever was polite. Her service was ok until she brought us our food and could not hold back her smokers cough. Gross me out. We ordered breakfast and its really hard to mess up breakfast, but the plate i had , did not have any flavor and the english muffin was soggy. My dads biscuits were burned and my husband had the carnitas which were so dry he could not eat them. It was a total waste of $65.00. The only good thing about it was being able to visit with my dad and the glass of water. And i didn't even get asked if I needed a refill. This is definitely a place where they get 1st time visitors due to the story behind the house. I do not recommend read more

Good down home cooking with a good variety menu. Nice cocktail and wine selections and a friendly server in a relaxed, family atmosphere. This one is a repeater for us. read more

No. No. No. The only positive about this restaurant is in the beauty of the house and the fried pickles. The boudin balls were plain and lacked flavor. Took 45 minutes to receive any drinks and over an hour for food with only 3 tables full. Food was average. The negatives out weigh the positives, although the restaurant is a movie classic scene, the restaurant is lackluster. read more

What a rip off...36. for the blackened rib eye steak, and it was not fit to eat. Service was ok Young kid .

GREAT FOOD. GREAT SERVICE. If you find yourself in Kingsland, this is a must-stop place for brunch. My friends and I were seated very quickly as walk-ins. We ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, Brisket Hash, Steak and Eggs, and Pancakes with Strawberries. I must say, the chicken fried steak here might just be the best I've ever had. It was super thick and seasoned well. The brisket hash was super filling and had so much brisket and potatoes! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the pancakes came with fresh strawberries. They quite literally do not skimp out on the serving size here. You will leave with a full stomach and leftovers. The service was just as stellar as the food. We came here simply because I'm a big movie buff and wanted to check out the house that was in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but boy was I delighted by the food and service. read more

Hooper's - Chicken Fried Steak, Brisket Hash, Pancakes, Steak and Eggs, and more - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

The food was very below any kind of great standard Some pulled It was cold in a bowl with some out of the bag potatoes with two fried eggs on top wow what a disappointment for $16. The bloody Mary drink was a glass of tomato juice with so much hot sauce in it that you couldn't enjoy the drink with two owls and a piece of okra very disappointing for $10 many more inviting places to eat in Kingsland area read more

Hooper's is located on King Ct off RM 1431 in Kingsland, which took me a little over an hour's drive from Austin. After watching the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie and playing the TCM game, this was a place we definitely wanted to check out in person. Although the location of the building has been moved from the filming location, the building is still the same. They've done a great job cleaning up the place after the Sawyers left! There's four main indoor eating areas with one being the bar area as well as an outdoor patio area. The bar and host counter are the only areas that have movie memorabilia, with the bar having the most items. Hooper's has a pretty good menu selection with breakfast, lunch, and dinner items as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and the food is really good! The entire staff was very friendly and patient while we looked around to take it all in. Although it's about an hour drive from Austin, it's definitely worth the trip for the memorabilia and food! Soo glad we made a trip to Hooper's to see the TCM house. read more

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We had a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm. No wait time. Our horror fan friend from out of town wanted to check it. Service is decent. Look at my egg Benedict. lol. No comment... most of our entrees came with a huge load of fried potatoes. by the time we finished lunch it was 2:02pm and ask if we can go look around unfortunately I was told that it was close at 2pm. I wished someone would have informed up or maybe some sign they certain areas are close. The 1 star review is mainly for the food. read more

Beautiful exterior and landscaping! Such a lovely place and experience. Well worth a day road trip! Fun menu with a good variety! My eggs were great, they have honey for the tea, and the husband had lots of jokes about the meat being locally sourced! (Movie reference!) Great service, good people, good food, fun decor! read more

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Food, service & ambiance were wonderful. Definitely will go back! I had the grilled chicken sandwich & it was cooked to Perfection read more

Great place for food or to just hang out and have a few drinks. Friendly waitstaff. I've been going there for the last two years and have always had a great experience. read more

AVOID the place!! It was the absolute worst! An hour and 45 minutes to get food after we ordered. Horrible service. Dirty tables everywhere. We were seated in a very crowded room at a table that hadn't even been wiped down. So nasty! The restrooms were gross too.. The food was very expensive & mediocre at best. The manager came over an HOUR after we ordered & told my husband they didn't serve what he ordered at dinner time. But it was on the dinner menu.. She wasn't apologetic at all. Like zero. Just told him to order something else. What a nightmare! Literally go anywhere but here!! read more

Dishes are not as described on the menu. The tortilla soup had no tortillas. The pulled pork sandwich was supposed to come with slaw but had very little of it, though you get a mountain of fries. I think people come here not for the food but for the Texas Chainsaw ambience, which doesn't seem that appetizing to me. read more

I have always had good food and service at Hooper's. Prices seem a tad high but so do everyone elses.

Place is nice, food was okay. Wife had a loaded baked potato with chicken but was loaded with salt. I had the wings and fries, and, they were okay too. Wings barely hot and fries the same. Nothing fancy about the menu. Ambiance wasn't too bad. Don't come in expecting a full movie set experience, top floor is just a small decorated area. read more

We have been coming here for years when it was The Grand. My husband plays golf in Kingsland so we always come for brunch. Inside is remodeled and it looks great but I'm a norm and raised Austinite loved it before. The menu has changed slightly. When it was the grand it would take 1-1.5 hour wait for our food after ordering with or without reservation. Hoping that it was going to get better with new ownership. No it's the same. We come on the weekends of course and aware it's super busy. I love the food and service is great but if you are willing to wait I suggest do not come on an empty stomach because you will get HANGRY with the wait. Husband got the spicy chicken and he loved it! I worked a fried chicken place in high school and that batter was made from scratch! I got the country Benedict. Gravy and biscuit were perfect but didn't care for the sausage. Could be that I'm so spoiled because my mom made her breakfast sausage patties from scratch. read more

Hooper's - Spicy chicken biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

My loads potato was cold. My wine cost 17 dollars, and it was terrible. I complained about the potato-- no compensation. Our bill came to 56 dollars for a terrible potato, crappy wine, good fried mushrooms, and a decent chicken sandwich read more

Service was great and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the artichoke dip as a starter. The cowboy cookies & ice cream was so good (forgot to take a photo)! The chicken slaughter sandwich and chainsaw margarita were perfect for lunch! read more

Hooper's - Chicken Slaughter Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

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We had breakfast here. I had the sweet potato hash with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce The potatoes were frozen potatoes and the poached eggs were overcooked. My husband had the country breakfast with potatoes. His potatoes were cut up French fries. My friend had the avocado toast which had guacamole spread on it instead of whole slices of avocado. All the potatoes were frozen fries and chopped up. So sad... read more

Visited July 23rd 2024 If you are a movie buff, this is the stop to go. It's the LITERAL house from 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' like of course I am stopping in to see it. Now I did order food, a chicken sandwich, the fried mushrooms, 2 french fries and 2 drinks. The mushrooms were super crunchy, the fries were amazing, but the chicken sandwich was a bit dry and fell apart rather easily. Outside of the food, I had the most fun exploring the building itself. The waitstaff were very friendly and pointed out that I could go upstairs as I waited for my food. Lets just say the upstairs was super fun, had a lil sign in book and some more paraphernalia. I won't go into details, you should just go see for yourself. The bar had some posters, signed photos, and a signed script hanging up on the wall and I am obessed with the pride Leatherface print that they had. I want one for my own home. read more

Fun place with great food. Enjoyed the ambience and the service. Make sure you watch "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" before you go.

A must stop when you're in Kingsland or driving through on your way to marble falls. We went early on a Friday and there was no wait at all the property is absolutely beautiful and it's a great area to take a stroll after you e had a delicious breakfast or lunch at hoppers. The atmosphere was nice and pleasant and the Cesar salad I had was super fresh with some amazing shrimp topped on it! read more

Hooper's - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

Best southern food that we have had for a while! Fast service and large portions. Tasty fried mushrooms! Clean sit down with a bar and super friendly where we ordered food then explored the house for pictures with leatherface! Lots of parking and good cell service! Worth the drive from ATX area with good roads. read more

Hooper's - Bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kingsland, Texas

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The place was really cool and they have a cute cat that hangs around the outside of the building. The food was okay but it ended up hurting my stomach later. The service was very slow and they don't really smile much. Other than that it was still a pretty cool place. read more

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If you want to visit a classic house with a cool back story Hooper's is it. If you know you know the backstory, I thought it BA to visit it in person rather than a movie screen. Plus my Nephew from Germany thought the same. We didn't get to eat anything due to time constraints but we had a drink at the bar right there. Menu looked good for light eating. My wife and I will go back and make a weekend out of the area. Across from the house is Railroad Cars turned into Airbnb's... read more

Came on Black Friday for Brunch no wait and food was excellent. Wife had the quiche and french toast, best quiche ever. Son had the burger, best fries ever. I had the country breakfast bacon and sausage were good. read more

Hooper's had excellent service and food. Plus it was nice to see a where chainsaw massacre was filmed. #childhood fav.