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    Hooper's

    3.4 (126 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    HOOPER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Breakfast!
    David K.

    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.

    Lucy V.

    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.

    Amber S.

    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.

    Elaine Q.

    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.

    Big bird sandwich
    Anne P.

    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.

    Outside tables
    Jen H.

    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.

    Sabine F.

    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.

    Banana bread
    Peggy B.

    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.

    Chicken Fried Steak, Brisket Hash, Pancakes, Steak and Eggs, and more
    Michelle Y.

    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.

    Hooper's - house in TCM movie
    Richie U.

    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.

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

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

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

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

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