The Dam Grill

Love this place ... totally cool dive bar .. delicious cold beer and amazing hamburgers... very…read moretasty. Had an awesome patio that looks out towards the Lake Buchanan dam... great view. Awesome service ... I will definitely be back .. such a cool place

My friend and I stopped by after hiking at Inks Lake State Park and it was definitely an oasis for…read morefolks in the area! It is very much a dive bar with ample beer selection and a simple menu. We got the mozzarella sticks and burgers, which were very affordable and generous in size. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a dive bar in the area.

Just another view if the bar.

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Binnie Boys Burgers

5.0(14 reviews)

8.7 mi

We loved our lunch at Bonnie Boys Burgers. The restaurant is in the hill country. It's a great…read moredestination lunch spot on our your way to the lake. Or a nice drive for a great burger. The ladies behind the counter were so sweet. Nice indoor space with a large tv. The fried fish was delicious. My kids even asked to bring their leftovers home ! The burgers were soOo good. The Star of today's show was the spicy chicken sandwich though! Perfectly cooked. A chipotle sauce, pickles, perfection... Can't wait to go back.

Tonite was our first visit and it didn't disappoint. The burgers were massive and delicious. Fries…read moreand onion rings were crispy and very tasty. The staff was very friendly and got the order spot on. Can't wait to try some of their other offerings. Definitely worth the drive, it will be well worth it, I promise. The double meat burgers are a real treat.

Menu, order area

Kids cheeseburger and fries

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Boat Town Burger Bar

3.6(200 reviews)

6.1 mi

This place has it all! Lakeside dining, air conditioned dining, live music, consistently good food…read moreand quick waitstaff. There is a food counter where you order sodas and food and a bar counter where you order all your alcoholic bevs. We've been coming here for years and have tried many things on the menu. We landed on 2-3 fave things we get every time. The order is never incorrect and there are no misses with the meals they turn out. Love their consistency. Recently we were turned on to the shrimp basket...so yummy! The pics of our baskets didn't do the size of the shrimp justice, so had to take one of our take home box. They are HUGE butterflied shrimp with a nice, light batter. Not a fan of their tartar sauce, but other than that, so yummy. My shrimp basket was on a bed of fries and my husband substituted onion rings for his fries. You can sub any sides. It's a hot spot for locals and visitors!

Cool spot on lake LBJ with plenty of dock space to pull up your boat and grab something to eat…read more Good atmosphere, they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights during the summer. It's got a nice covered patio as well as a good amount of outdoor seating on picnic tables, indoor seating and a good sized bar area. You order at the counter at this place and then grab your food when your buzzer goes off. Pretty standard bar menu. I can't remember the name of the burger I ordered but it had grilled jalapeños and a large onion ring on it. Burger was good sized and decent but my only complaint was it was overcooked. Fries had some kind of seasoning and were really good. Nice combination of atmosphere, convenience, and half way decent food. It's worth stopping in.

Order counter

Shrimp basket with onion rings substitute

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Hoover's Valley Cafe

4.3(71 reviews)

4.5 mi

Absolutely awesome. It was $5.95 burger night but would have paid $20 for a burger that good…read more Allison was our server. Charming with an infectious, cherry personality.Please support this local favorite. Now owned by the son of the original owners. Fred & Lou Wells.

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.

Outside

Complimentary pinto beans

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Loaded baked potato & daily soup: chicken and dumplings

Hooper's

3.4(129 reviews)

5.3 mi

One of our favorite spots when in Kingsland. Such a great ambiance and you literally cannot go…read morewrong with any of their food options. My personal breakfast favorite is the shrimp and grits!! The service is always amazing and don't forget to swing by upstairs for a special little Chain saw massacre treat!

This is such an iconic horror movie house, so we decided to make a small detour on our way to…read moreFredericksburg to check it out. As horror fans, it was definitely a fun bucket-list stop. Unfortunately, the experience started off a little rough. We waited quite a while to be seated while several staff members walked past us. Eventually, someone asked what we needed, even though the sign clearly said to wait for the hostess. We were told to wait a little longer before finally being seated. Thankfully, our waitress completely turned the experience around. She was friendly, attentive, and efficient. She brought our drinks out quickly, took our order right away, and made us feel welcome. We each ordered two tacos, and they were delicious! They're much bigger than they look, so if you're not very hungry, one taco is probably enough. After our meal, we asked if we could explore the upstairs area, and our server happily said yes and encouraged us to look around the restaurant at all of the unique horror memorabilia and decorations. Overall, I'm glad we made the stop because it was a fun experience and crossed a bucket-list destination off our list. While I'm not sure I'd come back just for the food, I'd definitely recommend visiting if you're a horror fan or passing through the area.

The metal door is back with wallpaper!!!

Oats & Granola

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Wakepoint LBJ

3.0(69 reviews)

5.6 mi

This is a really great place .. sits right on the water with boat slips for you to pull in and get…read moregas or something great to eat while you're out on LBJ ... you can park and eat and enjoy the great view and the food from either their 3 story building or the downstairs area ... great little sand pit area with great food .. this had a great layout .., will definitely be back

Fun place and great service! We'll be back! Great views!! #wakepointthespot #foodbloggerfrom SAread more

Ribeye steak

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Watermelon Marg $12

Hoover Valley Country Store

3.4(18 reviews)

4.5 mi

My friend who lived in Marble Falls had been raving about this place after her first visit here…read more She claimed this place has the best catfish platter. When we visited her this was the 1st place on our list. The restaurant is right next to convenience store next door. The place is quaint and cozy. I loved the plaid table cloth and decorative coke signage. I ordered the catfish plate and it came with either hush puppies or french fries. The batter was rather bland, which was unusual per my friend's comment. She also found out that the usual chef was not working at that time. Overall, the service was alright, and the place was clean. The food could be better for our visit.

Cute little stop across from the winery we were visiting so that we could get some food before the…read morewine. Cute old town feel inside and out. Staff was wonderful and friendly. Had a house salad but out fried catfish rather than chicken due to Lenten Friday and they accommodated. Salad just has greens cherry tomatoes and cheese. The catfish was ok but not what I expected. The table next to us all got hamburgers that looked really good. My friends were ok with their dishes too so it is safe to say three stars. Probably would not come here again but because there wasn't a lot of healthy options.

Love this chicken salad!

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la tequila jalisco

3.2(134 reviews)

5.9 mi

This is our first time ordering from here. Fantastic food first time I got to order pork at Mexican…read morerestaurant. Pork was tender. Pork could use a pork gravy. They also gave us Tajin lime seasoning tasted so good because I can't have anything spicy. We were impressed.

Newly remodeled restaurant. Very nice inside, has a classy appearance. Wait staff was pleasant. The…read morefood came out hot with little waiting. The chips were great. They were light and crispy. The red salsa was pretty good. I did not ask for the green sauce which I would next time. The plates had a good portion size. I got the Gordo plate, came with fajita meat and chorizo, smothered in cheese. It tasted pretty good, but after a while, the chorizo was overpowering. The rice and beans had a great flavor. My wife got the tacos al carbon. She enjoyed her dish, I was allowed to taste it and I agree it was really good. I would and will return. I suggest coming a little early as the parking lot fills up fast.

Inside

Great food

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Crazy Gals

3.2(59 reviews)

4.5 mi

Our group had just got done camping over the weekend and were ready to have a good breakfast…read more I had been craving pancakes and decided to have their 2+2+2: two eggs, two pankcakes and 2 meats. Chose to go with blueberry cakes, over easy eggs and sausage links. While we waited for our food, our cups were refilled timely with good, hot, coffee. Food came out and it was nice and hot. My pancakes were loaded with blueberries so fluffly. My scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly and the sausages were tasty. Food was aplenty and filling. Kept my hunger at bay until grtting home later that afternoon. Great little restaurant in Kingsland. Home cooking and fantastic service.

Food was great, our server Dana was outstanding. Clean environment and reasonably priced.read more

Chicken Fried Steak

Holy jeez large chicken fried steak

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Kids grilled cheese

Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant

4.2(174 reviews)

3.9 mi

Oh my gosh... This place is great! The servings for the lunch specials were really big and we felt…read morethe price was fair considering how much food we got. The weight staff was very nice as well. FYI, bring cash because they do not take credit cards.

See my other review of this awesome gem in Kingsland. I've been back here about 6 times and for the…read morearea, best in class. Again, the reason I gave 4 forks rating is that they really need to get a liquor license to service beer, wine, and especially margaritas. Their food is too good to not have this. And please don't say bring it myself. The other recommendation is that they need a Del Mar Enchiladas and En Mole.

Things to do in Buchanan Dam

Cashier/Checkout

Chips and Red Sacuce

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Larry B.

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2

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12 years ago

I have eaten at many "burger and more" establishments and I've got to admit: this is among the best. The burgers are tender, juicy, and flavored to perfection. The buns are well-chosen for their natural complement to the meat. On a recent trip, I tried the meatloaf on the buffet....just like Mom use to make! The wait staff is friendly and the owners even came out and spent some time with my wife and me. The overall experience was like having an excellent meal with a friend. I live about a 100 miles away but I look forward to getting back to the Dam Grill. read more

Jerry S.

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4

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12 years ago

A group of us stopped by after an early morning fishing trip. We were not the best dressed but we were welcomed and greeted at the door. We all had breakfast and not one us had a bad meal. The pecan caramel pancakes were the bomb. Best I have eaten. We had a few of the "Dam Tacos" and they are almost too big to handle. This place is as close to home food as you will find out in the sticks. Our fishing trip was not that great but the food made the trip worth it. Will for sure go back. Thumbs up..... read more

Chad L.

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2

1

12 years ago

New location is nice! Much bigger but has the same cozy feel as the original and only a block or two down from it. We've been going with a family of six since they opened. Chicken fried chicken is our favorite, and the kids love the burgers! Hint: If you are going after church on Sunday call ahead, this place packs 'em in! read more

Eugene E.

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9

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1 year ago

The Cute little place with good service and good food. Very down home kind of feel with a western theme on the walls. We were greeted right away and our waitress was sweet. The fries needed some seasoning or salt for my taste and my burger was a bit on the dry side but a little ketchup and mayo fixed that up. read more

Kari N.

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12 years ago

What a pleasant surprise. Great hamburgers, fries, and onion rings! Great atmosphere - the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I wouldn't change a thing!! read more

Kim N.

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5

12 years ago

This place moved half mile up the road and lost all their great reviews. Take it from me the food and service are great especially the burgers read more

Laura R.

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3

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11 years ago

Loved the Tex-Mex breakfast AND the Caramel Pecan pancakes. Good Food - Great Service - Will definitely be back! read more

MaryNell W.

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10

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6 years ago

We just missed breakfast, but lunch was good. The service was good and fast. Will come back again!

Tonya C.

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1

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12 years ago

Awesome food and service. Fresh burgers just can't be beat!!!

Rachel P.

Elite 16

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268

16

12 years ago

Just as good, in it's new location!

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