Hooper's is one of the most unique restaurant experiences I've ever had!…read more It's inside the restored Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) house from the movie, and walking up to it feels so unreal. Once you're inside, you can explore a lot of the house and it blew me away how much you're able to walk around and see. There's art everywhere, tons of movie memorabilia, and it kinda feels like a Texas Chainsaw museum that just happens to serve food, which is pretty awesome. The theme isn't subtle either (in the best way). One area had a bar with a severed head behind it! There are so many little details, displays and photo moments that other horror fans are going to be obsessed with too! Even the menu is fun, with stuff like the Chicken Slaughter sandwich and the Hitchhiker's grilled chicken. I know it's cheesy, but I love it, especially when the whole place is packed with memorabilia. Food was pretty good too. The experience is definitely the main event, but the food held its own as a bar and grill, and mixing that with how cool the place is made it feel like a full stop, not just a novelty visit. Service was fine but not super standout. There were only a couple staff members actively helping people while others were cleaning up, and everyone was nice enough, just not really "above and beyond." Our food also took a while for a burger and a turkey sandwich, but honestly those are my only real complaints, and I'm only even mentioning it because I'm also here to talk about the food. It was great regardless of the wait. Upstairs has a few more Leatherface items plus some gory/spooky decor, and there's a cool little location map where you can stick a pin in to indicate how far you've visited from! They also have a creepy skin looking guest book to sign, which is such a perfect touch. One real warning though: it's an old house. In Texas, Prepare for the heat, and I mean that seriously. If you want to explore outside too, come ready. I had a UV-blocking umbrella and a face mister and I was still feeling it. Sunglasses for the grounds are a must too. Also, there's a kitty living on the porch named Tuxie, and he's a precious little buddy who loves attention. Make sure you say hi. If you're a horror movie fan or you just love weird, memorable places you'll be talking about after, this one is absolutely worth it.

I cannot say enough good about this place. It's a little bit of a hike from Austin. However I'm…read morenoticing here everything is 2 hours from where you want to be. Anyway this is the house from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What better repurpose than a bar and restaurant. They have merch for sale at a little half bar in the next room. All the shirts are hanging in the hall when you first come in. A bunch of cool designs. Only issue was my friend is a small and they don't sell smalls. I guess it's the whole everything is bigger in Texas. He was able to get a poster though. There was a 30 minute wait but it flew by. You can walk all around the property and also go upstairs to see some life size mannequins of family members. It was such a cool experience. Staff is super nice and accommodating. So finally we get to the food. Delicious. I got the chicken slaughter sandwich. It was huge. We also got the artichoke dip that was kinda thick like cream cheese. We got fried zucchini that was delicious. You get tons of food. This place is an absolute must see if you're in the area.

I had the Hamburger with mashed potatoes, corn and gravy. Delicious Will be back. My husband had a…read morecheeseburger and said it was great.

Where do you want to eat? I don't know. IDK Backyard Grill ....Heard we have a new place to eat in…read moreKingsland (June '25) so we went for lunch today. Two of us had bacon cheeseburgers and I tried the Philly cheesesteak special. All were happy with what we ordered and the prices were reasonable. Picnic tables and working AC highlight this small older building on Hwy 1431 in the main part of Kingsland. Used to be an antique store where I purchased lots of handmade quilts over the years and probably makes a better little restaurant. We'll come back to try something else. It's nice to have some other options than the ubiquitous Mexican food options on 1431. Wish these folks success.

We went on an off time, so there really wasn't anyone there. I've passed by several times, but…read morethey always looked closed so we didn't stop. It may be because their windows are tinted and the open sign is tiny from the street. They have a large dining area and a good sized patio seating where they have live music. They have a small cooler with a few beer and white claw selections. Our food was done pretty quickly, so not sure if it was premade...we got our meals to go. We wanted wings...the menu is a little confusing. You get your choice of sauce that the wings are tossed in, then you choose ranch or bleu cheese for dipping. My husband got the buffalo sauce and I tried the pineapple sauce. They were both very good. We also got a loaded baked potato and it was yummy. We will definitely be back.

Potatoes done right. What a dining experience! Clean, hospitable and the meal was one to remember.read more

Excellent sandwiches! It's a hidden gem we found while staying in Kingsland!!! We had club…read moresandwiches and BLT!!

This is a delicious diner nestled into a Granite Shoals neighborhood. It is attached to a…read moreconvenience store so there is plenty of parking. There is seating inside and outside. We split the Philly Cheese Steak and it was delicious. It was made to order along with the fries. They also have a massive assortment of hot sauces (they will help you pick the best one for your palate) to add to any meal. The guys working there are so nice and gave some excellent recommendations. We will definitely be back!

This is really a great place. A little bit on the expensive side, but quality food and drinks. The…read morebartenders were very professional and the staff that circulates through the restaurant were very attentive. This is more or less self-serve. You walk up and place your order and they hand you a pager ,staff is moving through the restaurant to make sure you have everything you need when you go get your food and bring it back to your table. No matter where you sit, you have a water view. Just a really nice place. Be sure to try their massive hand, breaded onion rings. The best I've ever had.

Came back for the Queen of Hearts event and it was a lot of fun! Sadly, one of our blue tickets was…read moreoff by 1 number, so we didn't win, but we had a great time! Tried the Burger Bar food this time too and it was decent. My chicken salad wrap and fries were good. Large portions. We also had a burger (really thick patty) and a club sandwich with tomato basil soup. The bread is too thick on the club (had to take the middle piece out) and it had way too much mayo, but it was still good. Had a few vodka cherry limeades and sat out of the patio to catch the sunset. There were a lot of people there for the event, so it was fun. Next time we come, we're going to give the pizza place a try, as we heard great reviews!

My brother and I have been riding our motorcycles all over the Texas hill country and we happened…read moreto find this cool little bar out near the Lake Buchanan dam. Motorcycle parking right up front, great views from the covered patio area in the back, and ice cold beer. They also have TV's, a pool table or two, lots of bar seating, nice restrooms and a very friendly bartender. We needed a snack and the fried mushrooms that would normally be about $11.99 at any restaurant/bar in closer to the city were priced attractively at about $6 and served piping hot. We will definitely be back on a day when we have more time to hang out and enjoy the nice weather at this cool indoor/outdoor bar.

This was a nice find on our way back from Inks Lake. It has all the makings of a dive bar…read more Everybody knows everybody, great music playing, and shuffleboard. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The burgers are soooo good and massive. They make them fresh everyday and even weigh them. So when they say 1/2 pound burger, you're getting a 1/2 pound burger. Everything is reasonably priced and just a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

The staff here were welcoming & friendly. The building is…read moreconnected to a convenient store but don't let that discourage you from eating here. The restaurant was kept clean and comfy. We had bacon cheese burger and curly fries and a loaded baked potato & daily soup which was chicken & dumplings. I loved the chicken & dumplings. Hubs enjoyed the burger; the bun was soft and the patty was flavorful. We tried the chocolate & coconut pies. Even though they aren't homemade they were very tasty.

Rolled in with a group of 12 on a Friday at 11:30 and we were seated right away--major bonus…read morepoints. Service was fast, friendly, and on top of things the whole time. The burgers? Out of this world--juicy, messy, and totally worth it. Shrimp basket and catfish were also winners. The only letdown was the chicken salad... two random kinds of cheese and a flavor that just didn't work for me. Overall, a great spot I'll definitely return to--but next time, it's burgers and seafood all the way!

One of our absolute favorite places to eat when we come out this way. Food is always fresh, well…read morecooked and delicious. We have eaten here about 10 times and never had anything but wonderful food. I love fried okra and they have the best!

Always a quick low budget breakfast that satisfies my hunger before hitting the lake. TDG makes…read moreone of the best biscuits! The one egg breakfast is enough for me but I always add a side of sausage gravy, because why not. The staff is always friendly and on top of refilling coffee. We stop by here everything we hit up Lake Buchanan. They also have daily specials and when in season, they have crawfish!

Great bbq! We grabbed chopped and sliced brisket sandwiches & sausage link. Delicious! The potato…read moresalad and slaw were good. Service is always good. I only wish they were open at dinner time!

Brisket and beans had no taste. And could tell the brisket wasn't smoked gave more of a baked…read morefeeling to it. Def not the ATX bbq I'm used too.

Love this place. The food is so good and the staff is so friendly. We look forwards to eating here…read moremore often.

I lead out a dinner drive to this place last month with 20 people in their little British cars. We…read moregave them 3 day notice of our intent. They were ready for us when we arrived with long table to accommodate all of us. Meals were great. And no problems dealing with a large group. The fact they had plenty of parking for us was also a plus. Highly recommend La Tequila for largerp groups like this.