Sidecar Tasting Room

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Cute spot, 2nd location for Bell Springs. Whoever decorated this place has a high attention to detail. Wallpaper patterns, dark woods, pretty bar top. I had their rose wine and it was really good, very fruity. The bartender was a very kind and helpful lady, very knowledgeable. read more

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My team had our holiday party here. It's a bit hard to find the place and the place to turn into the parking area. The place is made to resemble a prohibition era bar and has a rustic yet cozy atmosphere with hip music playing in the background. The host and staff were friendly. Our party had 2 large charcuterie boards. They tasted alright but I wish there was a bit more flavor (as I've tasted other charcuterie boards before) and that there were more crackers and baguette pieces for all the cheeses and such. Some of us ordered the Street Tacos from the menu. These tacos had green chili chicken that were garnished with pickled red onion and cilantro. They were pretty good and the price was very reasonable for them. We also ordered the Tomato and Goat Cheese. This was whipped goat cheese with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and some herbs. The spread tasted alright but was a bit pricey for the small plate. There was a bit of confusion with ordering and the bill but the hosts were nice and we got the situation straightened out. My coworkers also enjoyed some of the wines there too. We all had a great time and it was an interesting experience. read more

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Elaine M.

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Such a cute little spot! Great service and live music. If you're debating about stopping, just stop! read more

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This spot is a small hidden gem in Dripping Springs, it was our first visit to this place. It was a beautiful Sunday so we decided to see what this place was all about. It's beautifully decorated on the inside with lovely decor. It has outdoor seating in the back and on the front porch. The wine was lovely and decently priced. Ana is very sweet the service was awesome. We will back maybe for a night time date. read more

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Melissa C.

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Went today with friends. Had the red wine flight...rose', montepulciano and the Tempranillo...liked them all but not enough to buy. Had the meat and cheese plate...yum. Ann (sommelier) was sweet and knowledgeable. Flagship winery is Big Springs winery (which we visited today as well) BUY LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL read more

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Had a great time at Sidecar. Stopped in for lunch and a flight of wines as our first stop in Dripping and really enjoyed the setup. Lunch is from a food truck (trailer) on site. My group tasted reds and whites and all were very tasty. Food was good - had burgers and they were good quality. Setup was nice with covered tables outdoors or an indoor option. I didn't check out the brewery onsite but did see some guys partaking in the brews. I would not hesitate to return. read more

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Top of the hill on the wines! This place rocks and yes I would recommend. They also have beer. They have a small food menu with homemade empanadas and cheese trays . If you have a sweet tooth they have chocolate bars that pair well with wine. So check this place as a must do! We love it. read more

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The service is great at this establishment! Great atmosphere, great people working there, and there are often artists who come sing/play the piano there. Oh, and they have wine! I would highly recommend. read more

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Nate P.

Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate it.

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Susan M.

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Amazing wine and employees are always friendly . Love hanging out and enjoying the different wines and beers available

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Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate it!

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Michelle M.

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Nice atmosphere. Great food truck with charcuterie boards. Lots of local wines on tap! I would definitely go back.

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We came through Dripping Springs on the way to Fredericksburg and, after visiting Hamilton Pool, came here for a cold craft beer. Sidecar did not disappoint. Bell Springs Brewing Co is three years old and owned by the winery. I can say that the beer was exceptional. The vibe is cool and the outdoor area is beautiful under the live oaks. They were serving nine craft brews and, although they did not offer flights, I tasted several and highly recommend a visit. We will come again! read more

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Lacy B.

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This place is so cute!!! Amazing service. Delicious empanadas. Love the rosè! We sat outside under the oak trees and enjoyed the scenery. Perfect first stop of our bachelorette weekend! read more

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Jules A.

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This little place is amazing!! A very welcoming and clean environment and have a nice selection of wines. Also the cheese and meat platter is so good!! We stopped by on our way to Dallas. You definitely have to check it out! read more

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Tracy M.

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Great little place to go taste and snack! We had a flight of the white and red and they were great. We had one of each of the empanadas and all three were so good! I'm not sure where they get those things but they are amazing. My favorite was the bbq one. They also have games you can play. Would be a good place for a date! read more

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Jeanette D.

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Pretty good wine tasting. We did the red wine tasting. My favorite wine was the Tranquillo wine. $15 for 3 wines which is a little weak for wine tasting but the cool ambience made the trip worth it and the portions weren't weak. read more

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Mallory Y.

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Absolutely great place to stop by if you are in the Dripping Springs area. The service was top-notch and the decor is really eclectic! They have wine flight options or you can enjoy a glass if you chose. The server was incredibly knowledgeable and had great recommendations for everyone in our group. She let us try what we wanted before committing to our drink of choice. I ended up going to wine cocktail called the Texas Kiri and it fresh rosemary in it which I though was a nice touch! They also have live music outside and plenty of areas to sit and enjoy listening to it. Definitely try this place out! read more

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Cory Jo M.

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Super cool environment and beautiful decor! The vibe here was awesome! The wine was okay. I like sweet wine and the wine flight was dry so I didn't enjoy it like a wished I would've. read more

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Briana N.

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Talk about southern hospitality. So we came here from a airbnb in dripping springs. It was a little far for an Uber to pick us up, but we got one. So we are there enjoying wine glasses, wine flights, food, the atmosphere. Everything about this place is so cute and amazing. But trying to get an Uber home seemed unlikely. Everyone kept cancelling on us and the bartender Ann or Annie (plus the last two customers) kept telling us that we were not gonna walk the 2 miles home. Annie made sure that we stayed till she closed and literally DROVE US BACK TO THE AIR BNB!!!. She was the sweetest thing and didn't even want to take any money from us. We had a back and forth of take it, no keep it, take it!! Haha I'm 80% sure I got the money in her cupholder before I left but I was the tipsy one so who knows haha. I really hope I did because driving us back to our Airbnb was above and beyond. read more

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Noel R.

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Great local beer and wine selections. Enjoyed the personalized service and grew at wine and beer options.

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We were in town for another winery quarterly wine pick up party. That winery no longer allows you to open your bottles of wine at the party or allow dogs. As such, it wasn't a great day. We decided to go some place else. We showed up around 4pm on a Sunday and had the entire place to ourselves. It is so cute. I love the decorations and the vibe. We did the wine tasting which is $7 or waved if you buy a bottle of wine. Megan was wonderful. She was full of information and funny. We had such a wonderful time we decided to join Bell Springs wine club. Three bottles a quarter. No sign up fee. They have a wine pick up party that allows you to bring your dogs. 20% discount the first year and the discount increases every year you are a member. Free wine tasting for you and four people either at Side Car or the winery itself. You also get to pick which three bottles you want. We signed up on the spot. What is NOT to like! We enjoyed many of their wines but really it was Megan. She made us feel so welcomed and was so friendly. Bell Spring treat her right, she is a HUGE asset to you. We can't wait to attend our first wine pick up party. Hope to make it to first Thursday soon and hang out at the Side Car. If we lived in Dripping Springs this would be a weekly stop for us. What a great place in this sleepy town. We are so glad to part of their wine club and excited for the many cool events moving forward. This should be a place to stop if you are in Dripping Springs. read more

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Tiffany Y.

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Visiting from California and we wanted to go wine tasting and this was a winery nearby so we decided to give it a try. No regrets! Anne was very welcoming and friendly. She also gave us information on other wineries/breweries/distilleries to try. I had the $15 flight of reds and she also gave me an extra cup of red wine, Needy B*tch, I ended up buying a bottle! I finally found a great bottle of red that I actually enjoy, sad that I can't get it shipped to me in California. Drippin' Sweet is also great, bought a bottle as well. Love the descriptions given to the wines it made them sound all delicious. And they were! (According to all the ones I tried). read more

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Jenni S.

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Super cute little place in drippings springs, but I wasn't a huge fan of the wine. Sad, because I really wanted to love it. Maybe next years harvest will be better! read more

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Paige M.

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LOVED the atmosphere! Such a cute place and great dry whites. The girl working there had a wonderful personality. She was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. If I'm just hanging out, looking for a nice place to chill with a glass, this will be it! read more

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Tanna L.

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My friend and I were looking for a bar to hang out at. We came across Sidecar. Everyone is so friendly and enjoy the time we spent here.

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Being in the Industry, it was a pleasant surprise to visit the Sidecar Tasting Room! Claire was an awesome Host, knowledgeable about the wines, and gave great info on recommendations. Clean and tasteful Wine Bar and I enjoyed the Red Flight! Took a few bottles home to enjoy! read more

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Steven A.

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Great experience for a weekend visit by friends from out of town. They had a great selection of delicious wines as well as live indie folk music. Will definitely come back and would recommend! read more

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Cassie M.

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Fun place!! Love the live music, great vibe to it! Excellent wines and reasonable prices! Go there! Spend an hour or two or four! read more

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Marilyn M.

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Great ambiance, really good wines! We did the tasting and bought a bottle to take home! Hide gem in Dripping Springs! read more

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Nate P.

Thanks for coming by and we appreciate the kind words!

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Madison S.

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Super fun, quiet and simple! Beautiful place inside and outside!! Worth the trip!! Delicious wine, great server/employees!! Will come back for sure! read more

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Aaron M.

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Great atmosphere and wonderful selection of wines. Don't let the road it's one stop you from enjoying this spot.

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Nate P.

Aaron, thank you for the nice review. We appreciate it!

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Nina H.

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The building itself and the interior are so cute. Kind of romantic and dimly lit, in an old timey, country way. The wine tasting itself was not that impressive. I really didn't care for the Sauvignon Blanc and the other dry white I tasted, the Sangiovese red was fine, and the Tempranillo was pretty good. But I didn't buy any of the bottles to take home because I really wasn't that impressed by the wine itself. If I was in the area or lived nearby, I'd stop by to enjoy a drink in the cute atmosphere, but for wine tasting or wine buying, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit here or recommend it to a friend. read more

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We have been wine club members with the Bell Springs Winery for years, and always love to visit the winery. Sidecar offers a different, cozy feel with all the same great wine! Their is a variety of wine and drinks, so there is something for everyone. The staff members are great, and we always have a great time. Highly Recommend! read more

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Ryan P.

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This was the first tasting room we ever visited when we moved here and it has been our "go to" spot ever since. We love the atmosphere and the friendly people who work there. Really feels welcoming every time we walk in. The wine is phenomenal too!! read more

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I adore this wine and winery. The Sidecar is an adorable little venue to have a glass with friends. Ask for Liz, she is an amazingly sweet soul that will steer your tasting according to your likes. But, whatever you do, do not bring your under 21 child. They will unapologetically kick you out. You're not even allowed to sit outside with your child and have a a glass and enjoy. I understand that you can make the rules that you want for your own business. But, if you're in the middle of an extremely family friendly town and your the only one to exclude children, it doesn't bode well with most potential patrons. read more

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This place has a great selection and wonderful staff. Claire (taller with blonde hair) is absolutely fabulous. She really gets to know the clients. Also very knowledgeable. I recommend the Needy Bitch red wine. read more

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This was the perfect stop off while driving through. They had good wine, good service and great ambiance. We would definitely recommend to anyone driving through Dripping Springs. read more

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Wooohoooo who did the decor on this place!!! I want to live in this adorable 1950 speak easy type.... we love it! Sidecar has fantastic snacks for paring and an inviting outdoor patio. Not a bad word to say other than kids not allowed make this place both awesome and irritating. We tote our child with us everywhere and having drinks and snacks happens to be one place we want to experience as a family. read more

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Lynn M.

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This place is great. The inside is small and intimate. The outside is perfect for a gathering group of friends. I had the dripping white wine and it was fabulous. read more

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Went here last week. Great wine selection. Worth Checking out of your in downtown dripping springs

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501 Old Fitzhugh Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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(512) 607-4544
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Hours

What time does Sidecar Tasting Room open?

Sidecar Tasting Room opens at 1:00 PM on Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Sidecar Tasting Room close?

Sidecar Tasting Room is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Sidecar Tasting Room closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday and Sunday.Sidecar Tasting Room closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu, Sun 1:00 PM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sidecar Tasting Room take Bitcoin?

No, Sidecar Tasting Room does not take Bitcoin.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room take credit cards?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have catering options?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room does have catering options.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have a drive thru?

No, Sidecar Tasting Room does not have a drive thru.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have a happy hour?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has a happy hour.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room serve alcohol?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Services

Is Sidecar Tasting Room by appointment only?

No, Sidecar Tasting Room is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sidecar Tasting Room allow dogs?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room allows dogs.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have TVs?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have bike parking?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has bike parking.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has outdoor seating options.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have parking?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sidecar Tasting Room wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room allows outdoor smoking.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have free WiFi?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Who doesn't love a great glass of wine or draft beer? Sidecar Tasting Room was created as a second tasting room for Bell Springs Winery & Brewery and to pay tribute to the prohibition era. Located in the heart of the historic downtown of Dripping Springs, Texas, Sidecar occupies an old house on 1/2 an acre on Old Fitzhugh Rd. It offers a cozy inside space and plenty of outdoor patio space, to enjoy great wine & beer, great food, and wonderful live music and entertainment every week. We hope you and your friends will come experience Sidecar and everything it has to offer.

History

Established in 2015.

Sidecar Tasting Room opened in April of 2015.

Review Highlights - Sidecar Tasting Room

“We came through Dripping Springs on the way to Fredericksburg and, after visiting Hamilton Pool, came here for a cold craft beer.”

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Stunning experience…read more This place has to be some of the best food my wife and I have EVER had. We came here to celebrate our anniversary recently after a close friend recommended it. Normally when I hear Italian I think of American Italian - heavy, one note, and leaves you feeling terrible after. Trattoria Lisina was none of those things. First, the location is beautiful. The entire restaurant is surrounded by Texas hill country beauty. The restaurant balances class and cozy in a way hard to explain. The wait staff is excellent and knowledgeable on the menu. Even the small details like their uniforms were excellent. The food is hard to describe. My wife spent an hour post dinner discussing how incredible it was. Every dish we tried was perfection. The fried elements were crisp. The raw elements melted in your mouth like butter. The entrees were executed in a way I've never had pasta! We will absolutely make this our "special place" for life occasions moving forward.

Located in Driftwood, which is a pretty drive on its own , worth it just for the scenery. Heads up:…read moremake reservations if you're going on a weekend, we went at 6pm on a Saturday and the place was already packed. The menu has a ton of great options. We started with salads, crab cake, and some focaccia bread that honestly disappeared in about two minutes, soft, warm, exactly what you want before a big meal. For mains we ordered several dishes: the mezzanine ravioli (hands down the winner, don't skip this one), spaghetti and meatballs, and the spaghetti bolognese. All solid, but that ravioli stuck with me. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert. The gelato is fantastic, and the classic chocolate cake with salted caramel is the kind of thing you end up fighting over the last bite of. Overall, great spot, and the service is excellent!!!

Seating and wine wrack in the background

Veal Scallopini

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Interior at entrance area

Amici

4.1(135 reviews)

9.5 mi

We went here for the first time and it was amazing it has the ambience of an expensive Italian…read morerestaurant but great prices and service of a high class restaurant. I had spaghetti with meat sauce and it had a flavor that was wonderful. My wife had fettuccine Alfredo with chicken which was great. We shared a Caesar salad that was very crispy and fresh. Topped it with cheese cake that was light and creamy. Service was some of the best ever. We will be back for sure and highly recommended

We've stayed here before and had such a great experience that we were excited to come back --…read moreespecially since this time we brought a friend who had never been. Unfortunately, our experience this time didn't quite live up to the first. We arrived around 4:00 PM and were told the dinner menu didn't start until 5:00 PM, which was completely fine. We decided to order appetizers/salads from the lunch menu instead and wait until 5 to order our meals. All three of us ordered the Cleopatra salad, which was listed at $16 on the lunch menu. We expected it to either be really good or at least a substantial portion for that price. Unfortunately, we all found it overly sweet from the combination of the honey dressing, candied pecans, and cranberries, and there was very little feta. To make matters worse, we later noticed that we were charged $18 per salad, the dinner price, even though we ordered them around 4:20 PM. Paying $54 for three small, appetizer-sized salads with very few toppings was extremely disappointing. We were also told they were out of sangria because they had sold out the night before and hadn't had time to make more. It was a Saturday, so that was another disappointment, especially because we had really enjoyed the sangria during our previous visit. The biggest disappointment, however, was the shrimp scampi. Our waiter was very kind and actually recommended it, so I was looking forward to trying it. I almost never send food back to the kitchen, but this was one of those occasions. The shrimp were plain and steamed with no seasoning, and the pasta appeared to have no sauce or flavor. When I moved the pasta aside, there was a watery yellow liquid at the bottom that tasted very bland. For $29, I expected much more, and this is an Italian place after all. I ended up ordering the Fettuccine Giulio Cesare instead, which was much better and had considerably more flavor. That said, the lasagna and cheesecake are definitely the way to go here -- both were delicious. I just wish the overall menu were more consistent. When prices are on the higher end, you expect the quality and execution of the dishes to be consistent as well. It's frustrating to have some dishes that are absolutely delicious while others feel underwhelming or simply not worth the price. We really wanted to love our return visit as much as the first, so it was disappointing to leave feeling this way. Hopefully some of these things can be addressed, because there is clearly a lot of potential here and some truly great food.

Mozzarella caprese. Wonderful.

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Dog N Bone Pub

4.3(8 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great place to go with friends! The music was fantastic, and I loved that you can enjoy it either…read moreinside or outside. Such a fun atmosphere for a night out!

Relatively small indoor pub space hosting open mic, karaoke and single musician concert nights. Has…read morefriendly regular clientele. Separate outdoor band concert stage on Thursdays (varies), Friday and Saturday, weather permitting. Check the calendar. Toilets are clean. Historic designation means handicap access is limited to back entry. I haven't tried the new food truck yet.

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Front door

Napa Collection

Our first stop for the Wine Lovers Celebration 2026. We arrived just a little after it opened on a…read moreThursday so we were the only customers. We were greeted by a staff member at the door as we were climbing the step and taken to the Speakeasy Tasting Room. I opted for the Red Wine Tasting and my husband opted for the Sweet White Tasting. Service and conversation were good. My husband loved his Sweet Whites. Unfortunately for me, the reds didn't meet my love for BIG BOLD Reds. The red wines were very light and the first 2 too tart for my liking. Everyone has their personal preference. It was definitely worth stopping. Tastings were normally $20 per person and we had purchased Wine Lovers Celebration passport for a couple at $100. If you haven't tried the Texas Wine Passport, it is worth the money.

I had no idea this existed in Johnson City!! Such a beautiful vineyard with a great speakeasy they…read morejust added. It adds a nice layer to the normal vineyard, especially since they have later hours. The flatbread pizza was great. The sommelier was so knowledgeable and helpful. And the best Texas wines I've ever had!

Texas Hills Vineyard

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Sidecar Tasting Room Dripping Springs was amazing . The wine was great and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely be back!

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11 years ago

Fun place to have a glass of wine. Very nicely decorated and comfortable atmosphere. Super nice staff.

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