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    Homemade bread and marmalade butter

    We were sat early and treated like royalty by Deedee - thank you so much for the great meal and fantastic hospitality - we will be back.

    Gluten free Mexican chocolate torte

    Wow, glamming at it's best. Canyon of the Eagles camping and 5 star dining. Wild boar is a must, specials are amazing. Gluten free options too. We had a wonderful meal and will def be back!Flourless Chocolate Torte

    Labor Day Buffet
    Jessie H.

    "It's like we we were already in a fancy restaurant, and then, literally, they started treating me like The King." -Jack Age 9 Had a great stay and a great experience at the restaurant with Sandy and Brice, both very professional and kind. See you again soon!

    Almost there

    Arrive at 7pm. They close at 8 (on Sunday when I went), and the sun sets right around 8z I visited The Overlook last weekend by myself in hopes of finding a really good spot to replace On the Rocks, which has closed recently. I wasn't disappointed, and I will be eating here more often. Now to the review, the good and the needs work. This was my first time here. I drove out because I called on a Sunday and they didn't answer, but Google said they should be open. So 30 mins later I'm driving up the long driveway. Signs weren't super helpful inside the park (it's situated inside the park), but I quickly figured it out. When I arrived I had to walk in a little ways as it's a part of a park/resort with cabins and a gift shop area. Once I got inside I ended up meeting Steven (awesome guy will explain shortly). The place was mostly empty except for a few larger parties inside. The outside is why I came, so regardless of the heat I went outside. Steven explained he was he bartender and that everyone had called in... it was just him and the cook. I told him I was totally fine and just get me whenever. Regardless of the workload I still think he handled me better than 75% of the wait staff I've encounter, which include a lot of higher end Landry's staff. So I was completely normal when the food came out 30 or so mins later. So the service was on point, what about everything else? The Food: *House Salad w/ a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette - The dressing was a bit thick, but it was a decent salad. I would have liked to see it thinned our slightly, and maybe not as sweet. *Ribeye Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn on the Cob - This is where I am going to critique. The steak butter was what seemed like Chipotle Lime, which didn't really sit well on the steak. The steak really just needed to be salted, peppered slightly, and I definitely think they should up the game on their cuts (precut with a butcher), and then salted, marinated if needed, and then cooked properly with a standard plain steak butter on the side (not on the steak). The mashed potatoes were in need of garlic or salt, and they really needed more mashing. The corn I wasn't interested in on the cob. If it had been husk grilled and then cut off in sheets that would be been interesting. I paired it with a Jacobs Creek Shiraz (can't go wrong w that, but I would have liked some possible recommendations considering he was the bartender). Dessert I just needed a pallet cleanser from the steak butter... so Vanilla Bean Scoop and I was good. I'll definitely go more often now, but I wanted to try everything exactly the way it was prepped. I will just modify based on what I want and the bar will go way up because of that. Updated 8/12 I waited a few Sunday's and came back at the same time since it had been a rough week. I asked for the same meal, but I changed up the requests on how the dish was prepared. The result was night and day. I'm glad I made the adjustments, and I still have some critiques, but the overall dish was greatly improved. So into the meal. What stayed the same, and what changed to make such a drastic difference. House Salad - Swapped to a Ranch Dressing (I had no idea the Ranch would be house made... awesome.) Ribeye Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and a Welcome Change - I omitted the regular steak butter completely, asked them to season it w salt and pepper properly with regular butter slightly melted on the side. Add the extra char to the top, and I asked for medium. (The steak definitely had flavor, but still wasn't salted and rested enough. The add of salt and pepper with regular butter was enough to do the job of calling it the best steak in Burnet. I still have to add that the cuts, the seasoning, and the tenderizing needed work. I really wish they would pick up a Filet or a NY Strip. They would definitely handle better in the kitchen.) (The Mashed Potatoes were much more towards a whipped, which was at least 50% better. Some Garlic would have added some flavor, but I was good with it.) (The Welcome Change - A vegetable slaw that was slightly al dente, which added a nice texture to the savory smoked flavor profile. This was my favorite part of the dish and I could have just eaten a bowl of it.) Dessert - A Key Lime Cheesecake with what seemed like White Chocolate and Raspberry Purée. I finished it all... and I was happy about it . The Wine: A California Cabernet from Grayson Cellars. I let it warm up and it went well with the steak. The Shiraz would have been a little much. Updated 8/18 I went back... and ended up on the 14th/Wednesday. I had the same House Salad with the House Ranch (perfect). I think they prepped it differently (tomatoes were mixed green/red which gave it an alternating flavor from ripe to a little less sweet, which worked well). Grilled Chicken, with Seasoned Veggies - This was spot on. The base on the chicken and how the finish was handled add

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    Shockingly good food and super friendly wait staff. Prices are fair given how remote the place is. Amazing views.

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    4.2(158 reviews)
    59.1 mi•Sixth Street District, Downtown

    Probably the best pot pie in town. Very filling. Tons of chicken. Very tasty. The fish and chips…read morewere also very good. The mushy peas were delicious-- had a nice curry flavor. Fries were great too. The peach cobbler was very good-- a ton of fresh fruit. They also have a full coffee bar next door that you order from through your server and your server will bring it to your table. The crab deviled eggs were also good. I like the taste of capers so I really liked them. They are a tad salty if you are watching your sodium. Our server was super friendly and very attentive. Excellent service. The restaurant itself is super cute. I love all the photos on the wall ans the TV screen above the bar that showed different cute messages. This is also 2 min walk from a parking garage on 5th and Brazos if you don't want to deal with parking downtown. Highly recommend!

    It was dead in here on a Monday night. But overall still good service…read more One weird thing was I got charged for my food and overall meal at the beginning when I first ordered it. Even choosing a gratuity before being served felt weird. But the chicken pot pie was what brought us in. So we said yes anyway. Mashed pots were cold on arrival. We shared with the server and he brought new ones. Appreciated that. Fried chicken was way too salty. This was our second time here. The first time we loved it. And it was so packed. This time was a different experience. Not saying I won't ever come back. But it just felt different this time. Pot pie was still flaky and delicious.

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    4.2(83 reviews)
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    Lunch today at The Dam Grill was especially memorable and satisfying…read more It began with an experience that speaks to the true greatness of America. An elderly, mobility challenged couple parked at the front of the restaurant. The wait staff rushed out and assisted them to a table. Don and Barbara are regulars...I talked to them a bit on my way out. The care I saw happen there talks about the heart of America. It's not the politicians that make this country great...It's the people! It's service like this, that goes above and beyond. It's small, neighborly businesses where the customers become family. It's GOOD people that make this country great. ...And good food only makes it that much better! My meal choice for today was the large Chicken Fried Steak, with green beans, mashed potatoes, cream gravy, roll and sweet tea...your quintessential, thoroughly satisfying, Texas style comfort food. The steak portion was BIG! Big enough that I have AT LEAST one more fine meal coming from the leftovers. The mashed potatoes were smooth, drenched in a generous portion of delightful cream gravy. The DG style green beans are unique and were delicious. The roll was fresh and melt in your mouth good. As for the sweet tea... Well... Let's just say that it was just right! The smoke free restaurant is clean and spacious with plenty of seating. The friendly wait staff stays on the move attending to customer's cups of tea, coffee and sodas. The kitchen gets meals out quickly. The table bussers are meticulous and quiet. Outside, the parking lot has plenty of handicapped access spaces and free general parking galore...with lot's of room for rancher's truck's and trailers. I only have one complaint. In my book, breakfasts like theirs should be available all day long. LOL. Dang good stuff! Friday night is all you can eat catfish. When I want catfish, this is my goto. The fish is tender, succulent fillets and the beans and hush puppies are to die for. If You want a truly satisfying meal at a price that won't break your wallet, the The Dam Grill is right where you need to be. Just sayin'.

    Whoever gives the Dam Grill at Lake Buchanan Dam, TX a (1) Star does not know anything about good…read morefood. They must be lying. The food is always plentiful and very good. We drive from Georgetown, TX as often as possible just for the catfish on Fridays. Even when they are extremely busy, the waitstaff will get to you promptly. They have a wonderful group of ladies that work there, and they are so kind and helpful. I will give them five stars every time we eat there. Betty Marks, Georgetown, TX

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    4.5(2k reviews)
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    Sunset Grill is one of the best breakfasts I have had ANYWHERE and I will come here every time I'm…read morein Fredericksburg! I had see it recommended by so many people and I'm happy to report that it lived up to the hype (and still impressed me)! NOTES: - Reservations: no... walk in only - Parking: a few spots on the side of the building but free street parking nearby as well - Closed on Wednesday THE HIGHS: - Our server, Kevin, was PHENOMENAL... he was friendly but fast and efficient! - Coffee was strong and refilled constantly - Food came out quickly and everything was fresh - Not a single bad bite... everything was delicious! THE LOWS: - I wish I had more stomach space to try other items! THE PRICE: An absolute STEAL for how good the food is! - Country Biscuit and Sausage Gravy ($13.50 + $1 for cheese added to scrambled eggs) - Josephine ($13) - Short Stack Pancake ($6) - Biscuit ($2.50) - Side of Grits ($4) The total was $44.50 after tax ($3.30) and a credit card processing fee ($1.20) but before tip. (We also got coffee but weren't charged for it) BEST BITES: - Josephine (biscuit was thick and soft, egg was fried perfectly, brie cheese was creamy and delicious, honey ham added the perfect savory element, and the fig preserves added a nice touch of sweetness) - Pancakes (thick and fluffy... everything you'd want them to be) - Grits (simple but delicious... I've had a lot of grits and these were the perfect texture) THE VERDICT: This was my first visit to Sunset Grill after seeing it recommended by so many people... it was a must-try while in Fredericksburg and it was one of my favorite meals of the trip! The service was fantastic, the prices are affordable, and the food is top-tier for comfort breakfast. I already can't wait to come back and will recommend it to everyone I know visiting Fredericksburg!

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