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    The Shady Llama

    4.7 (145 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Gardens
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Signage about the shady llamas.
    Maria P.

    What a special find! I can't recommend this place enough. We came really early on a Saturday morning and went on the guided hike of the property. They have an assortment of the Texas native plants labeled along the walk. It was a fairly easy walk. Some of it required good shoes because it is the Hill Country, of course. We didn't see the miniature donkeys or the llamas while we were walking, but they were all back in the pen near the bar and the seating area. So they gave us some feed to give the llamas. Everyone was just so friendly and kind. They put a great deal of thought into every aspect of the Shady Llama. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have many different seating areas, all of which have a nice view over the hills - nice breezy location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have different food trucks, but they also have some snacks, like a charcuterie box. They have a variety of different drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They allow you to bring your own food, but not your own drinks. They have a variety of events, like craft nights. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have hammocks! Heaven. Just heaven[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I can't wait to go back.

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    Tracy S.

    Great beer selection. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kid and dog friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very fun to feed the Llamas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fire ring and plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Leah L.

    If I lived near Wimberley I would visit more often just for the joy of petting and feeding these wonderful creatures frequently. I've always loved llamas. The staff were super friendly. Abby was so sweet and made our visit that much nicer! Be sure and ask for food for the llamas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone in the family had fun out here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After spending time interacting with the llamas we just hung out and played board games, they have a bunch to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Extremely family friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Affordable. Cute merch, I bought a sticker for my water bottle because that's what I do. Next time we are out this way I will pop back in.

    Linnea K.

    Love Love Love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful setting, great beer selection and bartender was knowledgeable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a food truck, but we did not eat so can't comment on that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't miss the sunset here![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Deanna J.

    Food truck had great, reasonably priced options. I had the Vietnamese Rice Bowl for $13, and a wanted a whole other one! Carl was amazing. I'm not a beer drinker, but he was super friendly, and educated me on my options and I loved them all. It was such a vibe, and I was happy that I was able to bring my kid with me to get him out of the house.

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    Diana G.

    This was the first place we checked out when we arrived to our Wimberley weekend trip. We stopped by to enjoy a few drinks and maybe get some food. They have beer on tap, sangria and wine. Wine prices are a little steep. Stick with beer. The area is nice. It's spacious. Lots of room to spread out. There's plenty of seating. Children and dog friendly. They have llamas, but sometimes you won't be able to see them. Their property is large and they roam the property. You will definitely see a beautiful sunset from the property. They do have a few food trucks for food. Parking is available on site. Restrooms are available and clean. All seating is outside.

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    Heather W.

    Mark your calendar for a visit to the Shady Llama! This is a wonderful family owned beer garden that offers a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a beautiful sunset, feed a llama, or watch the donkeys meander up the hillside. They don't make any of their beer, cider, or wine - but their rotation is always from Texas companies and the staff are very knowledgeable! I don't usually think about this place for a wine night it feels more "masculine, college causal, or kids playing" depending on when you visit. But next time I will try some wine and pick a spot to enjoy a romantic sunset. It would be nice to have a kid free wine night with some nice music. Trivia is on Thursday nights - the manager is very nice and does a good job but imho it could be more interactive and entertaining. It is your standard "read the questions kind of thing" and I think themed trivia is much more fun! With daylight savings trivia is now at 7:00 pm so it makes it a little easier to get there after work. There are 2 food trucks on site but it would be nice to have different food trucks rotate through or have the bar offer a variety of snacks. Definitely check IG for updates about music, hours, etc - but they do not answer questions from social media. And they don't really post updates to their website that often. Parking is Extremely limited on the weekends so be prepared. If the lot is full go down the road a couple of minutes to Ghost Note Brewing - they are a family owned beer garden as well but have much more parking. Very different styles but both are great and worth the trip! I would say the major drawback is they close very early. Just when the temp's finally cool off it is time to go! Please show your support for them to stay open later so we can enjoy the hill country breezes and not feel rushed. It would be nice to be able to schedule a "feeding" with the animals bc I have been a dozen times and have never gotten to give them a snack! The bathrooms are very clean but on busy days you might get stuck with a porta potty if you can't wait Overall a very relaxing atmosphere and something good is always on tap! I highly recommend the City Orchard ciders. Let me know what you enjoy most about your visit. Cheers

    My fiance enjoying the hammock with our dog Eli
    Josh P.

    We decided to checkout the shady llama yesterday after meeting for drinks in downtown Wimberley. It was nice to get away from the crowds and traffic and I really enjoyed our time at the llama. They have a huge fenced area past the seating area where the llamas roam as well as a fenced in kids play area near the parking lot. As someone who doesn't have kids, I appreciated not hearing screaming children during our visit. They have about a half dozen fire pits with chairs surrounding them and also a bunch of picnic tables with canopies. I'm not sure there is a better sunset spot in the area and we definitely enjoying watching it. For drinks, they have a solid selection of craft beer, as well as wine and recent made mulled wine, which was our favorite since it was a tad chilly out in the shade. They have different food truck options and we got the banh mi. It was good and overall the food was decent but likely not worth the visit on its own.

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    We were greeted with a warm, welcoming smile by our hostess, Autumn, who seated us outside with a…read morebeautiful view of Cypress Creek. Live music in the background set the perfect ambience for the evening. Our server, Matt, made the whole experience -- no AI could have crafted a more perfect waiter. From start to finish, he was spot-on: his wine suggestions, his appetizer recommendation, and the wine pairing he chose for our main course were all perfect. It was disappointing to learn that the next day would be his last with the restaurant -- he was truly an asset. We'll be back next month, though whoever serves us next has a lot to live up to. The food itself was outstanding too -- perfectly seared shrimp and grits with sweet corn and blistered tomatoes, fried green tomatoes topped with crab and avocado, and a hearty steak sandwich with crispy fries. Every dish was as memorable as the service.

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    Banana foster bread pudding was tasty but likely try something else next time.
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    4.0
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    Let me begin that we are not from Wimberley. We do travel here at least 3 times a year. Three years…read moreago we stumbled onto Longleaf for our Anniversary. It was amazing! We were so impressed we spoke with the Owner and the Chef. We went back for the following New Year's Eve. The food was undercooked and service was horrible. We found out the Chef was not there. We took it as an "Oh well, we will try again!" Two years later we made reservations for our anniversary last night. The restaurant was packed. We were given a 2 top table in the corner where fir some reason the air conditioner was blowing directly on us! By the way it was 49 degrees outside. We mentioned this to our waitress who replied with a shrug. We ordered. I ordered the strawberry feta salad and the off menu appetizer. My husband ordered the lasagna with a salad. My salad was superb! The appetizer that I was having as my entree and my husband's meal finally came out. His dinner was plated horribly!! The lasagna was warm ( not hot) and the salad was in the plate so when he added dressing it ran into the lasagna. My crawfish crab cake was a joke. It literally had two pieces of chopped crawfish in it. The main dish was the tomatoes and basil for $26. Never did our waitress say that the appetizer was quite small and I probably should not order it as a small entree. Oh well, we have learned. Obviously the restaurant stays busy and I congratulate them on what is being done right!

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