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

Such an amazing place Cody and his staff have always taken care of me one day. I had a hard day got…read morethere forgot my wallet and I was going through something. The young lady basically gave me a free hamburger. Said it was on the house. I started to cry she was such amazing. Cody wasn't even there I don't think and they all made a decision of giving me a free meal which was amazing so I am ever indebted to Cody's and one of always preface that this place is unbelievable the food the menu flawless, the price point flawless, and the service flawless...and I forgot to take pics!!! They do have a happy hour that amazing too!!! Also the Ambiance was amazing!

We went for Valentine's Day and will definitely be back! All of our food was delicious& our waiter…read morewas super cool.

Love this restaurant! Setting and building are so interesting and charming!…read more The fried oysters are one of their specialties and were delicious! Service was great too! Then shops were fun, great art studio and fun clothing store!

This is one of my favorite restaurants The food is always…read moredelicious. I've yet to have any dish that's been served to me that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. Plus the staff has always been nice

What a great property. We had an amazing time and really enjoyed the clean glamping experience. The…read morecottages are awesome with a wide variety of options to choose from, including larger deluxe suites and poolside cabins. The indoor pool house area with the bar and seating space was a really nice touch, and the views of the river were beautiful. There's also a large pool and a great splash pad-style area for kids, which makes it perfect for families. It's conveniently located not too far from downtown New Braunfels, but still gives you that quiet, quaint, bucolic getaway feel. Definitely a place we would stay at again.

Tried Fork and Spoon for the first time today for breakfast with a friend. I've heard lots of…read moregood things and the menu is extensive, so I looked forward to a great breakfast. And I'll say right up front, the food was very good. From a short stack of pancakes (still huge) with a side of sausage links to the avocado toast with eggs and a side of bacon, the food was very good quality and flavor. What was disappointing was that the service was lacking. The hostess wasn't busy as we walked in but seemed preoccupied with wiping menus instead of acknowledging our party. We finally said "hello" and then were acknowledged and seated but no real greeting or enthusiasm. Similar behavior from our waitress. No niceties, just "do you want something to drink". When our coffee was delivered we asked for water and they were promptly delivered without any words but no straws. Maybe water isn't automatic here and maybe straws aren't either? Later, I flagged down the waitress to ask for straws and we got 4 straws --- for 2 persons ... ok. Again the food was great but my coffee cup sat empty from early on, needing a refill and I finally had to ask for it. I hope this isn't the norm.. and it wasn't terrible, but for such good food, you'd hope the service would match.

If you happen to be in San Marcos, don't sleep in the root cellar. Adorable and delicious!…read more It was so busy when we got there but the bar had empty seats. We were going to order a drink and wait for a table, but after visiting with the bartender a bit, we decided to stay right where we were and eat at the bar. My friend ordered the Bloody Mary, which she loved, and I got an espresso drink bc I needed coffee and alcohol! It was amazing. I'm from Louisiana so I'm usually unsure of ordering Cajun and creole dishes from places outside of my home state. But these shrimp and grits did not disappoint! I wanted to lick the bowl. And my friend's chicken and waffles looked so good. The portions were more than enough and worth every bit. And the atmosphere? Charming and adorable. If I happen to be back in San Marcos, I'll be going back

First time finding this gem! My wife and I were looking for breakfast after church and found that…read morethis spot is open early (7 AM on Sunday). It has a quaint dining room with a comfortable and nostalgic feel. We were fortunate to be waited on by René, a delightful young lady with a great morning personality and great sense of humor. Highly recommend the Hill Country Breakfast, which includes a jalapeño gravy (very mild) and is like home cooking I grew up with.

All aboard!! Imagine it is 1950s New Braunfels, before the time of arugula, before dijon mustard,…read moreeven well before someone added bacon to burgers (A&W 1963). This is that burger. A 1950s burger is a 3 star burger, but that's all an Average Joe ever needed. What gives this another star is Union Station Diners dedication to the American Veteran. The Dude Abides.

This is a pretty affordable breakfast spot, and our waiter was kind and attentive, making sure we…read morehad everything we needed throughout the meal. I also noticed that they seem to have a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign for a local breakfast place. It was myself, my husband, and his parents dining together, and we all ordered the Country Fried Steak. In my personal opinion, it was comparable to something you might get at a chain like Denny's or IHOP. When it comes to country fried steak, I personally prefer cubed steak that has a bit more texture and isn't overly tender or didn't have burger patty texture -- this one reminded me more of a patty. The gravy lacked a bit of flavor for my taste, and we ended up seasoning it ourselves. It didn't come across as homemade. I also wish the hash browns had been crispier on top. That said, the restaurant itself is very cute, and I loved the antique décor. It has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that adds to the overall dining experience.

Absolutely delicious, fantastic food! A friend and I met for brunch and the service was amazing! We…read moreeach had the strawberry champagne margarita and it was so delicious, not over sweet, a packed a punch! We intended to have 2 each but had to stick with one in order to function afterwards. I had the CFC Biscuit Benedict and you can customize it with spicy chicken or hot honey. I got the hot honey and it was perfect! It was so delicious I don't leave a morsel behind. My friend and I shared the salted caramel brownie for my birthday, and that was also delicious. I can't wait to come back here and this says a lot since I'm not big of fried chicken. Theirs is fried to perfection (soft on the inside and just crunchy enough on the outside). You're seriously missing out!

I have been to this restaurant several times before and it has always been one of my favorites. The…read moredrinks were amazing and the food was consistently great. Last night I finally brought my husband to try it after hyping it up for so long, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Things have definitely changed. I was really looking forward to the chicken fried chicken, only to find out they were completely out of mashed potatoes. For a place known for chicken, that was surprising. So I ended up just sharing some of my husband's meal and our appetizer. The cornbread has always been something I rave about, especially with their hot honey. This time it came out dry, and the hot honey had no heat at all. It just was not the same. My husband's fried chicken was honestly the worst part. It was burnt, with a layer of black under the breading, and tasted like it had been overcooked to the point of being charred. There is no way the kitchen did not see how dark it was before serving it. That said, his sides were still great, so at least part of the meal was enjoyable. Our friend's chicken sandwich was not terrible, but it did not taste fresh like it used to. It felt more like something frozen and heavily breaded instead of the quality we had experienced before. One positive was the service. Our server was wonderful, and the rest of the staff was kind and attentive as well. I accidentally spilled my drink right after it arrived, and they were quick and gracious to replace it even though it was completely my fault. That was very much appreciated. The other issue that really took away from the experience was the atmosphere. Halfway through our meal, a large group of adults sat in the courtyard and had their children sit separately at a table right next to us, while their parents remained in another section of the patio. The kids were clearly having fun and playing games, which is great, but they were also very loud and screaming just a foot away from our table while their parents enjoyed quiet drinks elsewhere. There were completely open sections of the patio farther away where they could have sat, so it was frustrating that they were placed right next to the only other table of adults trying to enjoy a night out. It ended up being very disruptive and took away from what we had hoped would be a relaxing evening. Overall, I was really disappointed. This used to be a place I highly recommended, but after this visit it feels like the quality and attention to detail have slipped. I truly hope they can get back to what made them so great before.

I wanted to go somewhere nice for my girlfriend and my anniversary. I wanted fine-ish dining, and…read moresomewhere with a nice outdoor patio since I knew the weather would be nice. The Gruene Door did not disappoint! The drinks, appetizers, salad and main courses were all phenomenal with no exceptions. As someone with decades of food service experience, it's rare that I don't have something that I would change. But the service and food were both fantastic. The music was lively but not overbearing and the patio was calm. Our waiter was attentive, but not overly so; so we felt our needs were met without being hovered over. If I were to suggest anything, it might be nice to have candles on the tables, and maybe even a fire in the outdoor fireplace even though it wouldn't have needed for heat; just ambiance. Also the windows are tinted so darkly that initially I was afraid the restaurant was closed, so maybe consider an illuminated open sign facing the main road. But this place was great! We'll be back!

My birthday travel plans fell through so I stayed local and reserved a 1:00 table online, craving…read morethe salmon/polenta/spinach plate. Table for 1, Occasion: 70th Birthday, and really looking forward to it since I skipped breakfast. The food was on point, as expected, BUT: The service from waitress LB went from dismal to downright baddd, from start to finish. It took her several minutes to approach my table. Her appearance matched her skills. Like she had just got out of bed, a real mess. She had poor communication skills, very loud, rushed, abrupt. Not a shred of finesse, which does not match the vibe of this nice restaurant. The lunch crowd was gone, there were 1, 2, then 3 tables filled in a large room that had ~10+ empty tables. But this poor thing ran frantically around and from room to room like it was a packed Saturday night. And there was a second waiter also assigned to our room. As I waited patiently for my lunch plate, she never once checked in. I wondered if they served bread, crackers, anything. I finally asked another waiter who said he'd tell her to get me their homemade bread. Waited some more, never spoke with her as she zipped by my table doing I have no idea what. She finally brought my lunch plate and still no bread arrived. Well into my entree, she arrived with one small square of delicious bread and butter explaining she had to toast it. Never saw her again throughout my meal. Finished, waited ~10 minutes, and she finally brought the check. Asked me if I wanted to see the dessert menu. I said no thanks. Is it ME? Or when a restaurant KNOWS it's a birthday, don't they at least offer a comped dessert?? Even Dairy Queen offers a small free treat. I worked at DQ in high school, and can confirm that LB wouldn't cut it there. I gave her a gift card and she disappeared for a long while. Returned with my card balance, then loudly asked if I wanted to pay her tip off the gift card. I said yes. LB: "How much?" (Loud) Me: "20%". (I gritted my teeth when I said that because had we not been announcing all this I would have left her maybe $5. She looked at my ticket and loudly said, "I guess that is about $11.63. Is that okay?" I quietly replied okay. She grabbed my card again then had to go get a manager to help her figure out how to charge the card for only tip. Meanwhile, the couple at the table heard everything and when she left the room they gave me a look of empathy and we all shook our heads. LB FINALLY returned and wished me a happy birthday. Bless her heart. How in the world does a nice, reputable restaurant let a server get away with all this? All the restaurant's expense, labor, and best intentions fly out the window when one server is low performance. I will return to The Gruene Door, but only on the condition that I'll be assigned another waiter.

Wow! Food, service, view! A few tips-…read more 1. Parking is free but can be challenging on holidays, weekends Unpaved lots make heels difficult to walk 2. Inside seating does not mean air conditioning. It's still open air and hot 3. Chairs are hard bring a cushion for your back Lots of rooms for private gatherings

What a nice experience this place was. Was greeted with great friendly service and we got to sit…read moreoutside on the side where the river flows enjoying nice view and fresh air. Food options were great , todays faves : Chicken spinach salad Grist burger and fries Breaded catfish meal Their chips and salsa are to die for Definitely a place to come back to

Ordered takeout but service was awesome…read more I arrived too early for my order but the kind staff told the kitchen to fire my order and it came out faster than I imagined. I had the burger of the month (cool concept) which happened to be the "the tres hombres" which had the perfect kick w/ those fried jalapeños And the bacon was so crispy!!!! Wife had the bacon mushroom swiss burger which was also good cause it had lots of mushrooms + onions. Tots as an option is chef's kiss. We were def impressed w/ this place. The decor and vibes are very nice, so we def plan on coming back and dining in Grain of salt- parking is a bit hard. So be prepared!

I don't know why we had not tried this place as it is on my list of places to try. However, that…read morechanged this week, and I'm glad it did. Now that tourist season is over, New Braunfels is back on my areas to eat list. We decided that we would try this on a weekday night. We used one of apps for driving directions to get to this place. That turned out to be the only bad thing about this trip. For whatever reason, it took us on a very circuitous route. If I had known that it was located across the street from Pat's Place, I could have driven straight to it. When we finally arrived, I was not sure it was open. Also, signage was poor, so we didn't see it right away. When we did get into the parking lot, parking was easy, and we were able to get next to the entrance. We walked in and were greeted immediately by the young lady behind the counter. She was very friendly, and finding out it was our first time, she explained the entire process for us. Seeing they had Hatch Chili for the Down the Hatch burger, I knew what I had to have (Have you had Hatch Chili on your burger? Once you try it, you will never go back to typical burgers). My wife ordered the classic burger fixed just like she likes it. We also ordered an order of fries. Our food was made fresh and delivered quickly. The lady that brought our food to the table turned out to be the manager, and she was so nice. In fact, she even gave us a free ice cream for dessert:) Our food was piping hot and made just as we ordered. I took one bite and said I'll definitely be coming back. My wife loved her food too. In addition to the burgers being great, I have to say that the fries might have been the best I've ever had. Seriously! They were just crisp enough, hot, fresh, seasoned well, and nongreasy. After finishing our meal, we went to try the ice cream. The young lady working the ice cream stand was so friendly. She explained how they make their own ice cream and wanted us to try as many samples as we wanted. We decided on the salted caramel as it was so good:) She also told us that they had another location in Gruene, and that we should try it when visiting. Will I return? Definitely - the folks were really friendly, the food was great, and the ice cream for dessert was fantastic.