We had fried food, which was okay. After seeing the many orders of boiled/steamed seafood coming…read moreout, I wish that was what I ordered. They looked really good! They do have happy hour drinks, but perhaps you have to ask for them. I say that only because I ordered a HH drink, but was charged the regular price. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning.

Wanted to make a update. We noticed the last time that the fish pieces were smaller and didn't seem…read moreworth the price this time. The shrimp was still delicious and we will be back for more. The staff were very pleasant and friendly and got me in and out quickly.

Food was great and very fresh!! Only downside was that the fries where not good at all had no…read moreflavor. There was seasoning but it tasted like nothing. However the seafood boil was great and a very reasonable price!! I would definitely be back again.

We did not get any potatoes with our order and we ordered extra too! very disappointed in that and…read morethe fact that the crab meat wasn't as soft as I thought they would be. However, the flavor and spice was delicious so I definitely would come back, I'd just have to check that my potatoes are in the bag first!

Benjamin gave us great service and the food was amazing. Very good flavor and good prices.read more

2nd time coming and the service and food has been great. Stark was our server and he did a great…read morejob, definitely will be regulars.

We had a large company dinner here with about 35 people. It was a great venue and the food was…read moreexcellent as well as the service. The location is right on the river and atmosphere was excellent. In addition they worked with us on price and drinks and the service was excellent.

I have to wonder how anyone can review 5 stars. Met a friend for lunch. We shared the brisket…read morepoutine appetizer. Teeny tiny. My goodness, the 'beef' gravy tasted like flavored cornstarch, and the cheese curds, well they were melted, hard to find and no well-known 'squeak'. I have had poutine across the US, and Canada, and this is by far the worst tasting, not even close, poutine ever. It was really bad. So disappointed. I then decided to go with the blackened chicken spinach wrap that was very dry chopped chicken with no flavor whatsoever. The chips that came with it tasted weird. If my friend did not insist on paying the bill, I would've sent the food back. The place was busy and probably a hang out for some that may have been there tubing in the river and needed someplace close to eat, or definitely do not know what good food is. Our server didn't seem to know what he was really doing. Definitely will not be going back as this seasoned cook, and retired very successful chef, would not recommend this place if you want good food.

Went there to for a family occasion. Our server Michelle was very friendly and attentive and…read moreprovided great service. The food and atmosphere was really good.

Highly recommend this place. I have visited Saltgrass in…read moreDallas Fort Worth and recently Austin San Antonio new Braunfels and San Marcos. Never disappoints and the food and service is always class A. Great place for friends and family reunions due to great ambiance too.

The crawfish was the best I've had in town! Beware the spicy is super spicy and I'm a fan of spice…read more The sides in the crawfish are just as great as the crawfish itself! Love the atmosphere and love that they have beer towers would definitely recommend.

I hesitate with this review, because then you'll know. You'll know what I know; one of our…read morefavorites in San Marcos. You'll experience the inviting ambience we've enjoyed the minute you step along the courtyard then encounter welcoming and accommodating hostesses. You'll discover the same unique, rich, warm interior we discovered; an elegance to be appreciated, which bows to unpretentious Texas hospitality. You'll again be greeted by a helpful, charming, engaging waitperson. Our latest waitperson was Sami, a delightful young lady who tended to us as if we were her only table. You'll discover a menu with great selections with Chef Monty's personal flair and reasonably priced. If he can free himself, you'll most likely meet Monty, both owner and chef. It's hard to imagine a nicer guy unless it's Kyle, the manager! Palmer's atmosphere is suitable for casual conversation over a meal, for Sunday brunch, an anniversary, or a romantic date night. One of our favorite activities is evenings in the courtyard with wine and appetizers. Also, it's difficult to resist their desserts, by the way! Reservations are accepted on a limited basis, but "call ahead" is always available. There, I've said it. Against my better judgement, you now what I you know. The rest is up to you.

I came here for my graduation dinner, and overall the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, though I do…read moreagree with my family that the lighting was much too dark. The food portions were surprisingly small for the price -- honestly small enough for a toddler. However, i prefer the Graduate plate and I will say the mashed potatoes were incredible and probably the best I've had anywhere but the pot chop tasted like turkey and had no flavor. Unfortunately, the service was the biggest disappointment. Our waiter never really welcomed us or made us feel appreciated as guests, especially for such an important occasion with a party of 13. As the graduate and guest of honor, I felt completely ignored the entire night, which especially upset my mother. He mainly interacted with only one family member the entire evening and came across as cold and uninterested. I understand he may have had a broken wrist or was having a difficult day, but it still felt disrespectful and lacking basic hospitality. I might consider returning someday to try the regular menu instead of the preset graduation menu, but I definitely would not want the same waiter again.

I tried the Let's Do Lunch menu and decided to go with the Grilled Avocado Chicken Sandwich--and…read moreI'm so glad I did! I opted out of the fries and chose the vegetable medley instead, which was absolutely delicious. The sandwich was completely loaded with avocado, pesto sauce, melted cheese, and two perfectly cooked pieces of bacon on a soft, heavenly bun. Every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The cheese was melted just right, and that bacon was cooked to perfection! And let me tell you about the vegetables--zucchini, cauliflower, and broccoli--so good! I would definitely order them again. The service was really good, and of course, you can't go wrong with the atmosphere. I absolutely will be ordering this sandwich again! I highly recommend trying the Lunch Special! Delicious food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere.

So bad. We had 7…read morepeople and most of them said the same thing. Other than the salad which everyone enjoyed. The meals were really bad. Mash potatoes were gummie, fish didn't taste right, biscuit was like a dish sponge, one steak was fatty. Service was ok but I asked for a refill and never got it. For bar food it's fine. For a restaurant it may be one of the worst places I have eaten. I won't be going back.

Don is the only restaurant in San Marcos that is truly one of a kind and perfect. Nothing will ever…read moreneed to change about the place, I will follow Don to the ends of this earth and out into the void. Shoutout Don for the phenomenal food and service. I've come here for many years and I will continue to until it is gone with the wind, replaced by a luxury apartment for students or just otherwise shuttered. Try the fish it's the best Also the NAN BOMB Literally everything on the menu is at least good, but most is exceptional.

like most people, came here after tubing in san marcos! i think a lot of the high reviews are…read moreprobably driven by nostalgia from their UT food truck days - huge portions at an affordable price (exactly why we came since a few of my friends wanted to revisit it...) personally, i thought it was just okay. the katsu pork was pretty dry, especially just eating it with the rice. onsen egg was mid~ didn't really add anything special to the dish. karaage was pretty good tho parking can be tight depending on when you arrive. we got there around 6pm on a saturday and were able to find a parking spot and seating inside. by the time we left both can be a challenge lols

The service was excellent and the food was great…read more I would definitely recommend this place

SERVICE: table side, attentive AMBIANCE: clean, cozy,…read morerelaxing FLAVORS: short ribs (10/10) - it's only 4 slices but they are the best most flavorful short ribs I've had in a while! pork chop (8/10) - SO tender and juicy, but the topping of crunchy peppers with goat cheese and potato puree were discordant even though tasty PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: $$$$ BONUS TIP: parking is $10 and not validated like with Krause.... Hmmm