I absolutely love coming here for breakfast or lunch. They have a great menu and the food is always delicious. You will always have a great view, whether you dine inside or outside, and like I said, the food is always great, and due to that the prices are a bit higher than what you may be used to when you dine in the city. The upside is the food is always fresh, there will be variations to the menu, and the ambience is amazing. Before or after dining, you can stroll through Spring Creek Garden, which is by far one of my favorite places on earth. Their drinks have just enough to make you feel it, but not make you regret it. I definitely recommend coming out here for brunch, with friends, a date, or by yourself with a good book. The only occasional downside is that service does tend to be a bit on the slower side, we kept running out of water. All in all great place to come when you are not in a hurry. read more

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I made a reservation at 11:30am this morning. I got there at 11:28, I was seated. Then I never was served. My husband and I sat there for 25 minutes and were completely passed over. The table next to us that was seated after we arrived was served water and drinks first. I would avoid this restaurant at all cost. It's not worth it at all. So disappointed and will never return. read more

Honestly from the exterior you don't really know what to expect, as it originated as a garden center, but has expanded to include one of the best eateries Bulverde TX has to offer. Not only is the staff exceptional, but also the food is spectacular! The interior is tasteful with a bar backed by a trickling waterfall. The interior section has an optional open screened area, and there is a quaint patio area with a view of the gorgeous garden center and greenhouse. There is also a small stream to a gazebo with relaxing chairs for a chill time with friends and family. read more

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Great place for a girls' luncheon! Located in the nursery and brunch is served till 330pm Wed- Sunday, dinner Wed- Sat 5-9pm. No reservation needed. We were immediately greeted and seated. There's also a nice patio area with a small water feature, but it was a tad hot to sit outside, so we were seated indoors with a nice view. All the servers were very friendly, you can tell they enjoyed their job. I couldn't decide between the BLT or the Farmhouse salad... I asked our server and he immediately answered without hesitation... the BLT!!!!! So that's what I got... I never thought much of a BLT but this one was pretty good. Sourdough bread and aioli with lots of crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Very satisfying. The arugula salad (without cheese) was simple, but had a nice tasty light vinaigrette and pickled onions. Delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent. Tad pricey for brunch, but they do offer military discount : ) read more

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Today we had brunch, my husband had steak & eggs while I had the French toast. Hands down the best French toast I've ever had. Thick slices, soft, fluffy, infused with flavor in every bite! Steak & eggs were delicious as well. We love Desert Spoon for the high quality, homemade food, but also for the amazing ambiance and attention to detail. The restaurant and grounds are gorgeous. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Restaurant is so clean- they sanitize tables and the chairs after every customer. The music playing in background is not overpowering; it's there but not so loud that you can't have a conversation. It's is just a lovely experience every time. read more

The Desert Spoon - Steak & eggs - Desserts Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

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Service was on point! Appetizers were a 10! We had two dishes, My pozole was different from what I expected, it was tasty but a bit to spicy for my likings, it was a 6 for me, sorry. Though I have been here before for lunch an it was a 10, so I will return again and again, because overall I'm always happy! read more

On a beautiful outing to the hill country my friend decided to treat me to a great view. Butterfly gardens, beautiful water fountain, and a plant nursery. Service is fast and welcoming. You get a taste of the true country hospitality. The food authentic and delicious. I had the wild boar pasta and my friend has a snapper dish. I have to say the fish was a bit strong in taste and but the pasta was cooked al dense and boar bolognese was a delicately balanced to layer upon the palates 4 quadrant. The cocktails were good and they made sure they were able to meet our no alcohol drinks request. Over all I would go back if just for the views read more

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Everything was amazing, avocado toast was amazing, French toast was amazing, salad is all grown on the property, the Tony! Bone in amazing slices of ham with eggs, toast and potato wedges! This place is a must try secret close to San Antonio: Ask for Manny as ur server! He's amazing read more

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Spot on service every time. Been coming out at least once a month since the opening last year. Food, drinks & service are phenomenal each time. The atmosphere is upscale. The space has been beautifully built and there are plenty of places to eat and enjoy the ambiance. So happy that the owners have made such a beautiful commitment to our community! read more

I love this place! The food is so good and the atmosphere is very nice too. We love going here. The only problem and why I gave 4 stars is that the flies were horrible. The little fan helped a bit, but they were everywhere. I think next time I will sit inside. But even then I noticed there were flies in there too. The service is very good. But something has to be done about all the flies. Maybe one of those fans when you open the door that blows the flies out before they can come into the restaurant. Other than that the food and service is wonderful! read more

A diverse menu (with some great options for sharing!), delicious drinks, and such a beautiful setting with incredible hospitality. For lunch, my all time favorite is the fireside panini (I could eat this everyday), but a close second is the chopped sandwich. For dinner, I loved the red fish, burger, fries, and roasted carrots! There is something for everyone and you cannot go wrong. Not to mention the staff makes you feel like family, remembered my name after meeting me once and made sure we loved everything! read more

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An oasis in the hill country of Texas. A little piece of heaven, were you can enjoy the finer things in life. Great food and drink with eye quenching views. The staff is warm and accommodating. Without a doubt one of they best in this neck of the woods. A hidden gem, a blessing from on high. I hope to visit again. read more

What a beautiful spot! Came here for brunch with my girlfriends. We had the Bagel + Lox, The crescent sandwich, and the French toasts. All were delish and then indulged in some beverages! Already booked a reservation for dinner next week! read more

Our group of 8 dined here for lunch on the outdoor patio on a busy Saturday. Our server Joey was efficient friendly and fast. Our food was great, the atmosphere is beautiful! This is a hidden gem not visible from the highway and is situated on a beautiful property. We'll be back again. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! Perfect vibe for a girls day brunch or a nice dinner. Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food and great quality. Service was great! Our waiter was Eric, and he was fantastic and very attentive. Honestly best place in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area! Bagel and Lox was so fresh and the bagel is made in house. Crossaint sandwich was to die for!!! Will be back! read more

Food was beyond amazing, my co-worker and I were quickly seated and the service was top notch. I enjoyed sitting outside the scenery was a nice touch to a wonderful meal. I would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

The Desert Spoon - Fish tacos - Desserts Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

Beautiful property! Food and service was excellent! Highly recommend! Can't wait to return!

The wife and I met our daughter and fiancé here on a Monday evening for dinner. A new restaurant on the Spring Creek Gardens property. Fun fact... Desert Spoon is not only the name of the restaurant but also a plant native to the Texas Hill Country (who knew?). The decor is an eclectic combination of hill country rock, vertical ship lap wall panels, and ceramic green subway tile on the bar. Of course being a nursery, there are fresh and beautifully arranged flowers on every table. Several tables inside or if you prefer outside under a covered patio area giving the option to enjoy the rare mild spring climate in Texas. Large windows provide a spectacular view of the grounds and sunset. The dining area is really nicely done and very comfortable. The owners Trever and her husband Merritt (two young Aggie entrepreneurs) stopped by the table and chatted with us briefly. Wylie, our waiter and pleasant young man with a southern accent, took our drink order. Old Fashion for me and the 404 (gin or vodka based) cocktail for the wife. The menu is a la carte. Entres can be pared with "sharables" which are sides for the table. I ordered the lamb shank, the wife red fish, daughter 1/2 roasted chicken, and her to be...the smash burger and fries. The meals were delivered to the table in short order and after snaping a few pics for you Yelpers and thanking the good Lord, we partook. We each tried a bit of the other's meal and I must say, the wife scored with the red fish. My lamb shank was a close second. Unfortunately, the carrots were not available so we only ordered the broccoli for the table. I wish we would have ordered two sides but maybe next time. The wife, not a avid seafood person surprised me by ordering the red fish. She enjoyed every bite and I didn't get my usual portion of leftovers when she finishes. Everyone enjoyed the meal and a good time was had by all. My daughters beau picked up the tab so I enjoyed it more than usual. If you are in looking for a spot to treat that special person to a special place, this is it. Bon Appetit Yelpers. read more

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The ambiance is incredible. You have the garden nursery and boutique for a view with amazing cocktails and brunch. A must-do! read more

The Desert Spoon - Desserts Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

The Desert Spoon is a unique and peaceful place to eat. Service A+ BEST BLT Ever! Bring your Green Thumb. read more

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Wow. This place was amazing. Our family enjoyed everything about it. The service was incredible and polite. The decor is stunning with lots of fresh flowers and plants! Most importantly, the food was amazing. We had the Mother's Day brunch pasta with Parmesan, pancetta, and peas, the duck breast with risotto, French toast, and the burger. We loved it all and would definitely come back. read more

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Showed up on a Monday evening when the schedule showed open. Walked in through an unlocked door for them to tell us they were closed. Frustrating to go out of the way in a night that they were supposed to be open and not. read more

Beautiful garden setting. Fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. Polite friendly serving staff. Not shy with ingredients. Refreshing break from the grits, gravy and deep fried breakfasts. read more

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Highly recommend this hill country gem. Beautiful location. Delicious food. Amazing service! read more

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What an amazing restaurant! The food and drinks were perfect. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. The staff was so extremely friendly. We could have stayed all night! Very pleased with this new restaurant. The music and decor were fantastic. read more

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This is my second time back this week! Manny was our server both times and he sure knows how to do his job! I ordered the caprese avocado toast. It was so yum! The place is nicely decorated but the echo was hard on my hearing aids! Overall it was a fabulous time! read more

Great food and amazing atmosphere!! We came here for Sunday brunch and were very impressed with the beautiful scenery. This place is amazing for kids to run around while you eat your meal in PEACE. Would highly recommend! read more

My Asparagus salad consisted of a small amount of asparagus atop a sauce with a cold fried egg on top.Disappointing. A very very loud place--- couldn't wait to leave. read more

First time and what a treat! First day of Fall menu and it was all excellent. More on each plate - schnitzel, New York strip and the salmon salad. Natalie, our server was incredible, helping us move from patio to inside and recommending wine. She truly made the evening exceptional. Highly recommended. read more

I'll start off that the food was excellent! Service was great however the owner, Merritt, was not friendly. We had a celebratory lunch with family and were cut off at 2/3 drinks a person personally by the owner. We were a lively but respectable bunch and were not causing any trouble nor were we intoxicated. On a separate occasion, our family members visited a second time for brunch. After their meal they went over to the wine tasting area at the gift shop and were asked if drinks were consumed and purchased at the restaurant which the response was "yes". They proceeded to not sell them wine cards. So if you like good food, great servers but limited to how many alcoholic beverages you consume then check this place out. I'm not sure if there was a reason for the strict guidelines or if they just like to implement that policy. Personally we will not be dining here any more. read more

Spring salad with added shrimp. Not bibb lettuce but entire leaves of romaine difficult to cut up on tiny plate. Shrimp were semi raw.. not cooked to pink! No place to put olive pits but on table. Ranch dressing too thick to pour over salad. No bread or crackers offered! My friend's chicken salad sandwich was not cut through into two portions.. so mayo all over her hands..too much mayo. Pretty place, but flys were also a problem today. Waiter Manny was friendly & good. read more

This place is visually stunning! However, their rendition of a "caramel macchiato" is simply outrageous in terms of price. This is a photo of my $7 coffee before I took a sip. I'm having second thoughts about whether I would return. read more

The Desert Spoon - Desserts Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

The chef is incredible. The staff has been nothing but kind and helpful. I've enjoyed breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. I'm particularly excited about them offering really good gluten free buns! I rarely get to have a really good pulled pork sandwich!! Having cocktails on the patio is just...amazing. I love their attention to health and wellness with the lack of seed oils and the farm fresh ingredients. This has been such a welcomed addition to the area and I'm excited to continue enjoying the beautiful ambiance and delicious food. read more

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The food and service were amazing! I recommend sitting in patio area it is serene and has a beautiful view of the gardens.

Burger advertised as "Wild Game" meat. Nope. It was beef, and a frozen patty at that. I ordered my burger medium rare and our server said, "it only comes in one temp" Da fuq? $17 (no fries) with a paltry salad that was not even dressed. Do better. To the average diner that doesn't know the difference, I'm sure they won't notice, but don't insult my intelligence. Why do all the female servers and older female bartender look so miserable. Try to smile and at least pretend you like working in the hospitality business. The grounds are beautiful, but the food was miss. 5/10 would not bang again. read more

As a northern gal from the PNW in Washington, this spot stood out to me because it reminded me of home. The beautiful scenery offers both enjoyment and a sense of being surrounded by nature. I'll make it a point to visit this destination every time I come to Texas. I truly appreciate everyone behind the scenes who is making this happen, giving back to the community, and showing their passion for sustainability. The Cactus Spoon is a gem with its creative and thoughtful dishes! Thank you all for your hard work. Keep believing in and loving what you do! read more

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The atmosphere was very relaxing and peaceful. Went for dinner and ordered the wagyu burger. It was very small and the plate was mostly covered with fries. They should be ashamed to charge $18 for a tiny burger. My husband had the scallops. They were good but nothing fantastic. However, the olive cake we had for dessert was phenomenal. Would go back to try out their brunch but probably won't go back for dinner again. read more

Our server Wylie was absolutely incredible. This is our second time eating here, and the second time we've had him!! He's so kind, funny, and just all around amazing. The French toast is out of this world delicious!! A must try. read more

The Desert Spoon is an amazing place! The food is exceptional, and the owners are what make The Desert Spoon what it is. The chef is talented, and the service is wonderful. We loved the hummus, quail, redfish, and dessert! We are so grateful for this truly 5 Star experience in Spring Branch, Texas! read more

I never thought a garden center would be an ideal place to spend a social afternoon but it was! Great cocktails; we definitely want to come back for dinner! read more