For several years, I have been the person responsible for cooking the family Thanksgiving dinner…read more Although it is not a task that I dislike, it does take some energy to get it on the table. Fortunately, if it can be considered fortunate, I had a total reverse shoulder replacement surgery a week before Thanksgiving this year. That gave me a "get out of kitchen" pass. We decided that Thanksgiving would be held at my son's house in New Braunfels. He and his wife have an 11.5 month old baby, so it's easier to do it there anyway. To simplify things, they shopped around, looking for a ready to serve, prepared Thanksgiving dinner. They selected the Black Whale because it was the most affordable, and they had heard good things about the place. The dinner package came with a turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, greenbean casserole, and a pumpkin or pecan pie. They chose the pecan pie. When my daughter-in-law went to pick up the meal, the Black Whale had also thrown in a loaf of bread and a small loaf of cranberry cornbread. Altogether, they more than gave us our money's worth for this meal. Everything about the meal was good. The turkey was moist, juicy, and flavorful. I don't know how they cooked it or how they prepared it before cooking, but it definitely had flavor throughout. The dressing came in a little round foil pan and looked like some kind of rolls. It was absolutely delicious! It had a little bit of turkey meat in it that gave it a great mouth feel. But the seasoning was what really made it great. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and delicious, even though they were a little runnier than I like. The gravy over all of it was very good. I am not a very big fan of green bean casserole. I liked it back in the day when it first started showing up. But, after so many decades, I'm kind of over it. This was really delicious. It had lots of extra flavors in it. I'm pretty sure they used bits of ham. Since I am a boomer, the green beans could've been cooked a little bit more. My generation likes them cooked to death. I really don't remember my mother using fresh green beans for anything back in the day. I wish they had given us a much larger loaf of the cranberry cornbread. It was amazing. I had never tried a cornbread with fruit in it before. This was moist, sweet, and tart at the same time. The pecan pie was very good. I only wish I had had some whipped topping or vanilla ice cream to put on it. It could've been homemade. I don't think there's really much they could have done to make this a better Thanksgiving feast. Our family was very happy with it. Kudos to the Black Whale for a job well done!

Food here I don't really grab much food, but their wings are pretty good. Service is always great…read morebehind the bar. This is the old new Braunfels and a lot of people love their service that they bring to the table. Ambience is like a cheers bar. Everybody will know your name eventually

Jude was of great service. Everytime I saw him he was searching for empty glasses. Overall service…read morewas 10/10 from Jude.

What a great find...... We stopped here after spending a couple of hours at a local park, we wanted…read morean appetizer and cold beer. Maps lead us to a close by brewery but we didnt like any of the beers after sampling them, so we searched yelp and found this place. My husband and I ordered beers off there menu which had a decent selection, and we ordered a couple of appetizers to snack on, everything was great. Service, drinks and food were all 5 star, my son was home from college and liked the atmosphere that much that he has applied for a summer job here this year haha. We will be back

Delicious after a day at the river - ambiance was quiet, not sure if it's because of it being…read moreSunday or not. Service was amazing because bartender was willing to make me a drink not on their menu.

We arrived early to listen to Escape Plan, the live band playing that evening. It took a few…read moreminutes for the waitress to notice us but she was smiling and friendly. I had a Tipsy Blond (named for the Brewery's cat who I saw peeking out the window!) The beer was good and flavorful. I especially like that the menu includes the IBU value for each beer as I prefer beers with little bitterness. After I ordered beer, I flipped the menu over to discover many more cocktail and wine options! We had Rueben's, turkey burger or the regular burger and we all enjoyed the food. My tots were sprinkled with a peppery seasoning that gave them a bit of kick and they were very crispy. I'd suggest them over the fries which were not as crisp. The outdoor seating was cooled by a nice breeze. There is a small indoor bar. The main entrance is on the side street but is also accessible from Castell Ave. I can see enjoying another evening here!

We came by for Valentine's Day and had their flight. All the beer was good and flavorful. The…read morepickle beer was great, if you love pickles it's the one for you. The service was great as well - there are obviously regulars who go, which is a testament to their culture and service. It was nice inside and my boyfriend and I sat and played some games together- it was very chill. We look forward to returning.

This was a great little stop on our day out in New Braunfels…read more We were able to taste everything on tap, plus the bartender gave us samples of their beers that were in bottles. I enjoyed all the beers, especially the pickle sour and the Belgian Tripel. Definitely check this place out!

Such a fun place right outside the gate of Randolph AFB! We stopped in randomly one Friday night to…read moregrab a bite to eat and had our baby with us, so we decided to sit out on the patio. There was a musician singing and playing guitar, and he was really good, which made the atmosphere even better. The drinks were great and the food was even better. We ordered wings and a pizza and really enjoyed both. It also felt very family-friendly. There's a small play area just off the outside deck, and several kids were down there playing, which was nice to see. The highchairs can be a little hard to spot, but they do have them inside near the restrooms. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll definitely be coming back!

This was our first time here. We arrived on the later side of the evening (8:30 pm) and were a…read morelittle surprised to learn that the kitchen closes at 9pm. We had planned to have a few drinks before grabbing dinner but we didn't plan the timing correctly. No biggie...regardless, the food was pretty solid! Both the kimchi fries and dumplings offered a unique taste that sit differently than most other places. It was a pleasant different though. The fries were great and the dumplings complimented the drinks! My partner had a Moscato and I chose a beer flight. Overall the vibe was good. We just missed out on some live music as they were just wrapping up their set. Nevertheless, we will be better prepared next time!

The food was amazing, even the house salad and dressing! We…read morewill be return customers!

Was looking for a place to get some good pizza in the New Braunfels area, and one came to mind…read more Calahan's Pub and Pizza came up and I'm so glad it did, it was exactly what I wanted. But first, depending on what is going on in downtown, parking can be tricky to find. Upon entering the establishment you find a pretty good amount of seating. A kinda of bar feeling but still welcoming for families. You have the option to sit in the main room or the side room with a pool table to enjoy. As you choose your meal you go to the counter and let them know what you'll have to eat. The personnel at the counter are extremely helpful and considerate, answer any questions you might have about the food you are thinking about. They give you a number that you place on your table, and as they bring you your meal again that cordial attitude is on display. After being treated kindly, the next thing is the food. And to be honest the food was brought out and going on the first appearance was very pleasing. Now the taste, I first ordered the "Housemade Dough Bites" at first thought I didn't think it was going to be worth it. But I was completely wrong, these bites were delicious, crunchy and very flavorful and the dipping sauce brought out the taste of the bites. The next item was some chicken wings in a medium sauce with ranch dressing and some celery sticks, they too tasted great, good amount of meat and flavor. The last thing was the star of the meal, the pizza. I got the "Butcher's Block" specialty pizza, and it didn't disappoint, the different meats and the sauce was excellent. This is by far one of my favorites. So if you're looking for a good pizza place, you can't go wrong with "Calahan's".

Liam was very attentive to every question I had and ensured I had a great experience…read more Recommended some amazing food! Firecracker shrimp was 11/10 and the Philly sandwhich was well worth it. This sports bar has every tv you need for the best games showing. Atmosphere is exactly what you expect from a place like this. Would be nice to see Liam as a bartender to show off his skills!

if you're looking for fine dining you've come to the wrong spot. it's bar food so you really can't…read moreexpect much, but there's always lil things that can make for a better food experience. bbq sliders - generous with the meat but incredibly dry and under seasoned. curly fries - meh... nothing special. michiladas - the worst one i think i've ever had. not enough mix, spice or flavor. fried pickles - seasoned well, but not the best I've ever had. service was greatly appreciated. i was with a group of 10 and our waitress did a good job with efficiency and effort getting all of our orders. great place to come catch a game.

Another business gave us this rec and we are so glad we stopped by! The peach beer was crazy. It…read moreended on a spicy note. If you like spice, try that beer! The peanut butter beer was also good. The bartender was nice and explained the difference between a few beers. The outdoor rock band was shredding on the guitar. We didn't get to try the pizza on site, but wouldn't hesitate if we went back. It looked delish! There are two different bars you can visit. One has mores wines and the other has more beer.

What the do well: This place brews the most amazing…read moreselection of beers , honestly it's mind blowing the selection they have and the execution is perfection. There's tons of room here to move around if you want a quiet place or want to listen to the music. What they need to work on: The food is hit or miss, they do waaaay too many things, they can't keep up with ordering ingredients and are constantly out of certain things. They have a disastrous menu of random billboards and papers taped to walls which feels like a scavenger hunt when you order. The food they brought out tonight was a mixture of cold food and hot food that they informed us was missing a few ingredients so they just gave it to us without them and took 45 minutes to get to us. Music is a hit or miss, the guy we listened to tonight we couldn't understand a word he said while he sang or when he was talking between songs. Overall, come here to drink some good craft beer, gamble at rather the music is tolerable and have plenty of time if you want to order food.

First time at Mozie's for dinner and loved the menu choices!! Our table of six all got…read moresomething different and everyone enjoyed their plates! I had the anticuchos pasta plate and it was amazing. Meat was seasoned and cooked very well. The pasta was light and refreshing. Our server was friendly and efficient! I wish I knew her name to call her out. It was loud in the dining room and a little crowded. Knowing that going in, it's not horrible. Will definitely be back!!

The service was great and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the meatballs! They were…read morescrumptious We also had the guacamole and jalapeño pimento cheese that came with the freshest chips we've had the pleasure of tasting in a long time! The meatballs came with a slice of sourdough maybe not sure but toasted and extra crunchy so I paired it with my pimento and it was really tasty. It was very just and too loud for me but that's a good thing for their business!

Great atmosphere, good music, great time bowling! Come early so you can get a lane or make a…read morereservation.

came in on a saturday night with a pretty big group of people and we were still able to find…read moreseating. DJ was on point playing the latest and greatest as well as some good throwbacks. we did spot a white woman singing a song that had the N word in it. now, i get it. it's a song.... but c'mon. let's be respectful and read the room. my gf initially went up to her to tell her she was uncomfortable with her saying it - and the woman was completely defensive and negated any wrong-doing. sounds bout white. just know what kind of place you're walking into. we ordered about 3 shots x 3 drinks and it can out to like $50 which is super fair.