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We have been waiting to try Old City Hall and it was worth the wait. I went to make reservations on Tuesday and the weekend was already pretty full. Just be advised to plan early for optimal dinner hours. The tuna tartare was delicious and such a generous portion, you could have it as an entree. The spicy rigatoni was smooth and the sausage was excellent. We also had the short ribs, which were very good. We will be back to visit the bar because it was beautiful. The servers were very attentive and friendly. Already looking forward to returning to the Old City Hall.
We decided to try this place for our 30th anniversary dinner. We had the pigs in a blanket for appetizers and the filet and salmon for our meals. They were okay, but not amazing. We have had much better elsewhere. On the positive side, our drinks were very good, the service was outstanding and the ambiance was impressive. It's one of the few times we have been in New Braunfels for our anniversary dinner. This rating would be closer to 4 stars if able to do so. We will definitely go back to try some of the other entrees and get some drinks.
The steak frite has a great Smokey taste that isn't overpowering and it's very nice. The manhattan was good! Our waitress was very kind and we celebrated a birthday! Inside is beautiful!
Tip #1: make a reservation This place was slammed! Fortunately, we snagged a table near the bar. Our waitress was excellent. We had dinner here on our anniversary wrekend and it was better than we expected. The short rib fell apart with a fork. It looks super dark because of the sauce they use, but don't be fooled, it was cooked perfectly. The slaw was fresh and it was soggy; it was crispy as it should be. The mustard dipping sauce was nice. My wife's steak was cooked medium rare and was very good. The soft serve ice cream is definitely unique and worth a try!
Tried this place for the 1st time and it did NOT disappoint! The ambiance was rich, dark wood , dark green leather booths, and beautiful artwork on the walls. It was definitely not a quiet restaurant, but not crazy loud. Our server Zoe was wonderful! So knowledgable, always a smile and very attentive. The food and drinks were amazing. My husband was thrilled to drink the "hard to find" draft- Chimay beer, and I had their own twist on a Cosmo! We split the Focaccia bread w whipped ricotta & honey. Then foe our mains, I ordered the Peppercorn Filet which was delicious, husband had the Ribeye-a generous portion- which a portion went home with us. We split the Pistachio Pesto Pasta- and wow! A unique & delicious twist on pesto. Definitely a thumbs up!! Overall, a wonderful evening from beginning to end. Pricey? Yes! But well worth it for a special occasion!
Service amazing, parking easy, food was sooo good only thing that we ordered that did not wow us was the bolognese. It needed something to break up the sauce but everything that we ordered wowed us. The dessert was good but it needed flavor. Thank you for the awesome experience can't wait to come back
My wife tried to make Mother's Day reservations here a month in advance, but couldn't get us in. We opted to go on the Saturday before instead. There were five of us including my infant grandson. We were led to a very nice table in a very nice room to the left of the entry. This was our first time here, so we were a little generous with our order. For apps, we had pigs in a blanket, pork belly, and focaccia. All of them were very good. We were hoping the baby would enjoy the pigs in a blanket for his meal. He didn't like them. I thought they were good, but the shining star (actually of the whole meal) was the pork belly. Everyone liked it, even my unusually picky wife. My son and his wife had burgers, which they really enjoyed. My wife had the steak frites. She loved the steak, but is not a fan of ridiculously skinny fries. I had short ribs. They were amazing. I really liked the way the smokiness was so well done. For a side, I had scalloped potatoes. For me, that was the only failure of the day. They looked delicious, but the potatoes were still a little too firm for my tastes, and the flavor was lacking. In their defence, the scalloped potatoes my mom made probably ruined me for any others. For dessert, we all split the chocolate cake and tira misu. I thought they were really good, but my wife didn't think the actual cake was a little dry. My taste was not. Besides, the icing was so so good, it really didn't matter to me. The cocktails here are wonderful. I wasn't driving, so I actually had three of them. They were the Beretta, the Yuzu Whiskey Sour, and another one that was a coffee flavored dessert cocktail. The dessert one was the best of the bunch. The service here is very good. They had a team of servers assisting our main server. They kept coming and swopping out our wet cocktails napkins. Mine weren't even wet. They also kept bringing my wife another glass of tea. She was a little miffed when they took her half full perfectly sweetened glass every time. This is definitely a place we would go to for special event dinners. It is a bit pricey for every day.
Definitely recommend for drinks and a light dessert Great ambiance Excellent service Well priced Very enjoyable experience
Stopped in to sample their happy hour offerings. We shared the pigs in blankets for a bite - they come with 2 dipping sauces. We also enjoyed a side of broccolini. The man had a classic and Mexican martini. I enjoyed a lemon drop and espresso. All were delicious. We will be back to have a meal soon.
We enjoyed Old City Hall's food. The portions were decent, although not enough to share between two diners. I had a beer on tap, and it was cold, and satisfying. Service was exceptional. Prices seemed high, $75. With tip...no appetizers, and a shared entree.
Visited Old City Hall, during a busy Saturday afternoon, for a birthday celebration. Parking was a real challenge, as the main street and surrounding roads were closed for a downtown concert and farmers market. Turning a former City Hall building into a restaurant is a nice way to keep the downtown charm of years past while adding a cool place to enjoy. Overall, it has a great vibe and atmosphere for a special occasion, or a date night with your plus 2. We started with two nice choices for appetizers, the pork belly and the focaccia. My favorite part was dipping the focaccia & bread into the pork belly sauce and then chasing it with the pork. The chicken schnitzel as a main entree was good enough to enjoy when accompanied by the mustard sauce otherwise, it was a little plain. Service was friendly, on point, and did not skip a single opportunity to fill our drinks. No celebration is complete without dessert and the Carmel pretzel sundae was not only creamy and delicious, but undoubtedly the hero of the day. It reminded me of my childhood, chasing down the ice cream truck to buy a chocolate dipped bar, sprinkled with nuts and served on a popsicle stick.
Wow, I was blown away!! Came in on a Friday night and was lucky to get it. Had a short wait, but was able to order drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. The place is super fun and sexy. I particularly enjoyed the photos of all the "mayors" portrayed in films throughout the years. The food was amazing, with massive portions. I absolutely will come back. We had the bread service, which I highly recommend. The peppered stake and pasta was also delicious.
What an amazing find in New Braunfels. The classy look, feel, service of a 5 star restaurant with the warmth and home town friendliness of a stand alone establishment. I enjoyed every minute of my date night here a week ago, so much that I came back tonight and got a drink and some ice cream to go. The only thing I didn't like was the sauce on my steak frites and I would of liked maybe a house made hollandaise sauce to go with the fries instead of plain mayo and catchup but other than that, this place is really good. You have to check them out!!!!
Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the attentive and friendly service, beautiful atmosphere and decor, and creative cocktails and martinis.
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2 months ago
27 days ago
From the moment you walk up the steps you are transported to another time. The restaurant gives an old time feeling to it that is just so swanky! You are immediately greeted by a wonderful host and sat down and provided the best service in town! The waitress was amazing and made great suggestions. The drink menu is extensive and sure to please all in the party. Also had non alcoholic options as well. The dinner menu was amazing and had so much from burgers to pork to steak! The food was all delicious! The tartar was fantastic and the whipped ricotta was amazing. We could have stopped there and had an amazing meal with those. We ended up getting steak and fries and chicken schnitzel! Highly recommend both! The restaurant has parking but you may have to park further as it is a tiny lot. Definitely recommend a reservation on weekends. The attire isn't super strict. read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
We have been waiting to try Old City Hall and it was worth the wait. I went to make reservations on Tuesday and the weekend was already pretty full. Just be advised to plan early for optimal dinner hours. The tuna tartare was delicious and such a generous portion, you could have it as an entree. The spicy rigatoni was smooth and the sausage was excellent. We also had the short ribs, which were very good. We will be back to visit the bar because it was beautiful. The servers were very attentive and friendly. Already looking forward to returning to the Old City Hall. read more
We decided to try this place for our 30th anniversary dinner. We had the pigs in a blanket for appetizers and the filet and salmon for our meals. They were okay, but not amazing. We have had much better elsewhere. On the positive side, our drinks were very good, the service was outstanding and the ambiance was impressive. It's one of the few times we have been in New Braunfels for our anniversary dinner. This rating would be closer to 4 stars if able to do so. We will definitely go back to try some of the other entrees and get some drinks. read more
3 months ago
Tip #1: make a reservation This place was slammed! Fortunately, we snagged a table near the bar. Our waitress was excellent. We had dinner here on our anniversary wrekend and it was better than we expected. The short rib fell apart with a fork. It looks super dark because of the sauce they use, but don't be fooled, it was cooked perfectly. The slaw was fresh and it was soggy; it was crispy as it should be. The mustard dipping sauce was nice. My wife's steak was cooked medium rare and was very good. The soft serve ice cream is definitely unique and worth a try! read more
Tried this place for the 1st time and it did NOT disappoint! The ambiance was rich, dark wood , dark green leather booths, and beautiful artwork on the walls. It was definitely not a quiet restaurant, but not crazy loud. Our server Zoe was wonderful! So knowledgable, always a smile and very attentive. The food and drinks were amazing. My husband was thrilled to drink the "hard to find" draft- Chimay beer, and I had their own twist on a Cosmo! We split the Focaccia bread w whipped ricotta & honey. Then foe our mains, I ordered the Peppercorn Filet which was delicious, husband had the Ribeye-a generous portion- which a portion went home with us. We split the Pistachio Pesto Pasta- and wow! A unique & delicious twist on pesto. Definitely a thumbs up!! Overall, a wonderful evening from beginning to end. Pricey? Yes! But well worth it for a special occasion! read more
Service amazing, parking easy, food was sooo good only thing that we ordered that did not wow us was the bolognese. It needed something to break up the sauce but everything that we ordered wowed us. The dessert was good but it needed flavor. Thank you for the awesome experience can't wait to come back read more
My wife tried to make Mother's Day reservations here a month in advance, but couldn't get us in. We opted to go on the Saturday before instead. There were five of us including my infant grandson. We were led to a very nice table in a very nice room to the left of the entry. This was our first time here, so we were a little generous with our order. For apps, we had pigs in a blanket, pork belly, and focaccia. All of them were very good. We were hoping the baby would enjoy the pigs in a blanket for his meal. He didn't like them. I thought they were good, but the shining star (actually of the whole meal) was the pork belly. Everyone liked it, even my unusually picky wife. My son and his wife had burgers, which they really enjoyed. My wife had the steak frites. She loved the steak, but is not a fan of ridiculously skinny fries. I had short ribs. They were amazing. I really liked the way the smokiness was so well done. For a side, I had scalloped potatoes. For me, that was the only failure of the day. They looked delicious, but the potatoes were still a little too firm for my tastes, and the flavor was lacking. In their defence, the scalloped potatoes my mom made probably ruined me for any others. For dessert, we all split the chocolate cake and tira misu. I thought they were really good, but my wife didn't think the actual cake was a little dry. My taste was not. Besides, the icing was so so good, it really didn't matter to me. The cocktails here are wonderful. I wasn't driving, so I actually had three of them. They were the Beretta, the Yuzu Whiskey Sour, and another one that was a coffee flavored dessert cocktail. The dessert one was the best of the bunch. The service here is very good. They had a team of servers assisting our main server. They kept coming and swopping out our wet cocktails napkins. Mine weren't even wet. They also kept bringing my wife another glass of tea. She was a little miffed when they took her half full perfectly sweetened glass every time. This is definitely a place we would go to for special event dinners. It is a bit pricey for every day. read more
6 months ago
Definitely recommend for drinks and a light dessert Great ambiance Excellent service Well priced Very enjoyable experience read more
Stopped in to sample their happy hour offerings. We shared the pigs in blankets for a bite - they come with 2 dipping sauces. We also enjoyed a side of broccolini. The man had a classic and Mexican martini. I enjoyed a lemon drop and espresso. All were delicious. We will be back to have a meal soon. read more
3 months ago
We enjoyed Old City Hall's food. The portions were decent, although not enough to share between two diners. I had a beer on tap, and it was cold, and satisfying. Service was exceptional. Prices seemed high, $75. With tip...no appetizers, and a shared entree. read more
Visited Old City Hall, during a busy Saturday afternoon, for a birthday celebration. Parking was a real challenge, as the main street and surrounding roads were closed for a downtown concert and farmers market. Turning a former City Hall building into a restaurant is a nice way to keep the downtown charm of years past while adding a cool place to enjoy. Overall, it has a great vibe and atmosphere for a special occasion, or a date night with your plus 2. We started with two nice choices for appetizers, the pork belly and the focaccia. My favorite part was dipping the focaccia & bread into the pork belly sauce and then chasing it with the pork. The chicken schnitzel as a main entree was good enough to enjoy when accompanied by the mustard sauce otherwise, it was a little plain. Service was friendly, on point, and did not skip a single opportunity to fill our drinks. No celebration is complete without dessert and the Carmel pretzel sundae was not only creamy and delicious, but undoubtedly the hero of the day. It reminded me of my childhood, chasing down the ice cream truck to buy a chocolate dipped bar, sprinkled with nuts and served on a popsicle stick. read more
8 months ago
Wow, I was blown away!! Came in on a Friday night and was lucky to get it. Had a short wait, but was able to order drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. The place is super fun and sexy. I particularly enjoyed the photos of all the "mayors" portrayed in films throughout the years. The food was amazing, with massive portions. I absolutely will come back. We had the bread service, which I highly recommend. The peppered stake and pasta was also delicious. read more
8 days ago
What an amazing find in New Braunfels. The classy look, feel, service of a 5 star restaurant with the warmth and home town friendliness of a stand alone establishment. I enjoyed every minute of my date night here a week ago, so much that I came back tonight and got a drink and some ice cream to go. The only thing I didn't like was the sauce on my steak frites and I would of liked maybe a house made hollandaise sauce to go with the fries instead of plain mayo and catchup but other than that, this place is really good. You have to check them out!!!! read more
8 months ago
I was highly impressed with this restaurant!! Especially considering that it's new! I walked in without a reservation intending to sit at the bar and was able to find one seat immediately! In the future I would definitely recommend making a reservation! The vibes are immaculate and it's upscale without feeling snobby if that makes sense. I ordered the focaccia and it was truly amazing!!! Afterwards I ordered the steak frites and they were impeccable. PERFECTLY cooked and sliced like butter. A lot of people have been saying they weren't impressed by the sauce but I really really liked it. The fries were also excellent. I wish I had the room for dessert because the sundaes that came out of the kitchen looked incredible. I'm very excited to come back again and try other entrees! Highly recommend read more
If you're looking for a beautiful new spot to try in New Braunfels, this place is definitely worth checking out. The interior is gorgeous, the bar alone is stunning and the whole restaurant has a really inviting atmosphere. We started with the lemon drop martini and it was one of the best I've had. It had this amazing lemon-meringue style foam on top that made it feel extra special. The espresso martini was also really smooth and well balanced. For food we ordered the focaccia with whipped ricotta, bolognese, steak frites, and salmon. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked really well. The focaccia and ricotta were such a great starter. We finished with the tiramisu and the miso salted caramel sundae, which were both delicious. Overall, such a great experience, great drinks, great food, and a really beautiful space. I'd definitely come back. read more
13 days ago
2 months ago
Outstanding in every way and a beautiful space. Service at the bar and dining room fantastic. Peppercorn Filet was perfectly cooked - awesome. read more
What a fun and delicious experience! Highly recommend Old City Hall. The service is top notch. The restaurant is very classy and high end. The food.....absolutely outstanding. One thing to take into account...it's a very busy place and I highly recommend getting reservations!! read more
18 days ago
We went to dinner for a date night, the ambiance was very cute and the service was just as good. The food was flavorful but for the price we expected better. read more
We came for lunch in a glumly day.Check in was filled with questions. But just about all the dishes impressed us. The artichokes were different. Out of the two more salad dishes we ordered the chicken and schnitzel was a favorite. I would have loved to try one of the two sundaes for dessert. The menu has a little of everything. Casual and upscale. There were a few things I'd like to come back for. Especially their happy hour for martinis and pigs in a blanket! I will say the lunch and dinner Menu is basically the same I wish there were more brunch options! But great service and delicious food. I'm glad they were able to repurpose the old city hall. read more
4 days ago
2 months ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our first dining experience here. We have heard so much about this place and were not disappointed. Service was top notch. Drinks were delivered timely and food as well. The pistachio pasta was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had and the burger was perfectly cooked. The only draw back was the affogato and tiramisu. They were not made entirely how we were used to but not bad either. We look forward to coming back and loved the design and atmosphere as well. read more
This is our new go to in New Braunfels. We love that they take reservations and highly suggest that you plan ahead by making a reservation. You can choose between inside or patio dining. We have enjoyed both. If you choose patio dining, you will be happy to see that they have made every effort to make you comfortable (cover, heaters, fans) year round. The staff has been trained to a level of excellence rarely found. Kudos to management and the staff. We've found the food follows similar level of excellence. Our favorite appetizer is the focaccia and whipped ricotta. The whipped ricotta has honey and chili oil infused with chili flakes. The flavors are a wonderful blend. For entrees I recommend the bolognese, pistachio pesto trumpets or the mayors cheese burger. All were yummy BUT, the bolognese was the best we've ever had. Try it and see for yourself :)) The drinks are exemplary, too. We tried the lemon drop & frozen g&t. read more
6 months ago
Visited here for an early birthday celebration. The restaurant is new, and had a lot of excitement around it. The restoration is beautiful. From the moment we arrived, the hostess and staff acknowledged that we were celebrating a birthday, and our server, Ava, did as well. There were also several celebrations happening around us, with desserts coming out with candles, so it definitely felt like a place where special occasions are recognized. The only miss was when our dessert came out without a candle. It may seem small, but when you're paying $$$$$ for a meal those little details stand out, especially for a birthday celebration. We mentioned it to a manager in a black jacket with a ponytail after dinner and he was kind and appreciated the feedback. He explained that the team is young and still a work in progress, and that he would make sure the staff is more mindful moving forward. I appreciated the response, though I do wish there had been a little more acknowledgment of ownership for the missed moment itself. Something as simple as "We'll make it right next time" would have gone a long way. That said, the restaurant has a lot of potential and hope they continue tightening up those small celebration details as they grow. read more
Hubby and I came here night two post opening and although they had a soft launch prior, I was impressed with their entire operation considering it was only day two. I feel like this place is exactly what new Braunfels needed. It is a really nice blend of upscale and warm, but not pretentious. You could easily dress up to come here or wear something a little more casual. The decor is really well done and fits the Old City Hall almost cigar lounge vibe with the green leather seating, warm wood panels and soft lighting. The bar inside has room for around 20 and there are high tables as well. Just outside the bar they have a nice outdoor patio area with a wood burning fireplace and plenty of heaters to enjoy during the cooler months. There were two ladies standing at the entrance to greet us and open the door as we came in. Upon entering you're immediately at the host stand. My one real complaint about this place is that it is very loud in there, just talking to the hostess was tough to hear her. We were seated immediately and greeted by nice young lady who took care of us all evening. Drinks were a Mexican Martini which was very well done and the Yuzu Whiskey Sour which was also excellent! We enjoyed the pigs in a blanket appetizer which came with a Dijon mustard and black garlic ketchup, which was an absolutely perfect pairing. The pastry seemed like some kind of choux and was golden brown and slightly toasted. We ordered the peppercorn filet for dinner which came with onion rings and also ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni. The steak, although a bit undercooked to our liking was incredibly tender and flavorful. The peppercorn was not overdone and the au poivre cream sauce that came with it really added to the dish. We often don't end up using much if any accompanying sauces because they can overwhelm from the dish or ruin it if not done right but this was perfectly complimented and really enhanced the flavors. The onion rings, while good came out cold, the waitress offered to replace them, but we weren't worried about it. We both had one each, weren't going to eat anymore and I believe it's just a timing issue there and I'm sure it will resolve as staff gets more familiar. My Spicy Vodka pasta was well seasoned and perfectly al dente. It says it's a for the table dish though it's pretty small, and if ordering as a "meal" having an accompanying roll or bread would have been nice. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake which was a huge slice and very rich. I asked for a small scoop of ice cream on the side just to help cut through some of the richness. We also ordered one of their specialty sundaes that had olive oil and pistachios on it. I was skeptical, but it was pretty good. Overall, I'm really glad this place is here. We really enjoyed our experience and all of the food was delicious. I believe the pricing is on point although on the higher end, I think it reflects the restaurant well. We are looking forward to returning. read more
The atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous, upscale but not too serious. The staff was very attentive and helpful! Our group tried the Mexican martini, espresso martini & cosmo. All were delicious and very cold! For food we tried the focaccia and pigs in a blanket. Great sizes & very shareable. For dinner we had the salmon and it was perfect! This will be our new favorite go to! Also the pistachio ice cream was surprisingly delicious! read more
I could write a whole review about the ambiance and decor of this restaurant, from the moment I walked up outside the curb appeal and everything about the inside was stunning. Our server was so sweet & attentive + all the support servers she brought over to assist on different things as well. The food was good, but I would not say great? I think that it's a new restaurant with some kinks to work out in that department, but overall enjoyed my time! read more
Newly opened so it's very busy and reservations required to ensure you get a table (didn't see anybody waiting so not sure if they do walk ins right now). Best part was the food and service. Hard to go wrong with the menu they've created, but it is small. I found the ambient volume to be rather high likely due to having classic rock music and it fit the vibe but made it hard to chat. Process are on the high side but worth it read more
8 months ago
Great food with right sized portions and yummy drinks especially from the martini section (tried 4). The frozen gin and tonics are delicious and addicting! The beef tartare appetizer was a generous size and quite tasty with just the Rick kick of jalapeno. The pistachio and pesto trumpets was great, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was, definitely exceeded expectations. The miso Salmon was delicious and the sauce is fantastic. The asparagus was cooked perfectly as well. I love when restaurants have affogato and this was a perfect after dinner treat. The apple strudel was also very tasty and again a generous size. The restaurant is quite noisy and be prepared to talk loud during your visit. The bar and patio area is very spacious and well decorated. Our waitress was great and very attentive she made the first visit a great one! Can't wait to come back and try some more items! read more
8 months ago
This is a must-try restaurant! The vibes give Polo Lounge with an ode to Texas. The service was wonderful and quick, and everything tasted fresh and was very reasonably priced. We had the Pig in a Blanket for an appetizer, which featured black garlic ketchup and honey Dijon mustard. Then my husband got the beef short ribs with a mustard BBQ sauce that just fell off the bone. I had the peppercorn filet with au poivre sauce and onion rings. I'm typically a ribeye girl, but this steak was so tender I swear I could've almost cut it with a butter knife. We also shared the scalloped potatoes, which were perfectly creamy and delicious. For dessert, we got the miso caramel and pretzel sundae. I was hesitant to order it at first, but oh my -- it was one of the best desserts I've ever had. If you go, you MUST try the house-made ice cream sundaes! read more
5 months ago
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Are hamburgers made with grass fed organic meat?
When we ate there we specifically asked that question and the answer we got was no. Maybe management or owners can tell you.
