From the moment we walked into Elevate, we felt genuinely welcomed. Big smiles, warm greetings, and…read morethey personally walked us to our table--complete with our name already waiting for us. That extra touch set the tone for an incredible evening. The food? Absolutely next level. The crab side appetizer was phenomenal, the steak was cooked to perfection, and the lobster risotto was hands-down mouthwatering. Every bite just kept getting better and better. And dessert... the perfect ending to an already amazing night. Outstanding service, incredible food, and attention to detail that truly makes you feel special. We'll absolutely be back!!

Last week the food was not great, which was a bummer because we've eaten here before and liked it…read more The quality seems to depend on who's running the show that day. What really left a bad taste, though, was the review situation. Some of the glowing reviews feel a little too cozy to be credible. One is from a lady who runs a company the restaurant pays into every year, regularly travels with the owners, and hands them a "best of" award annually. Then a review from the husband. Another review is clearly planted. There was also a negative Google review that was quickly followed by rave reviews from friends.. Convenient timing. If this place is truly as amazing the new reviews state, why the need to rally friends for damage control? And why didn't those people feel inspired to review it before things went south? Something feels off here. The inside-circle energy here is loud and proud.

Great location. Great food. Incredible views of the Texas Hill country in Castroville Texas.read more

Came for happy hour (4-6) and an early dinner. They have redone the place and it looks great…read more Nice bar area. Great view. Fireplace. The bartender was super nice and waiter great. $5 margaritas during HH were very good. A few other drinks on special and a few appetizers. We tried the Texas Heat Bites. Good. They could use a few more apps, especially for HH. We moved to a table for dinner. The wife wanted to try the chicken fried steak, but they were out. What? Do she got the roasted chicken dish. Very good. I tried the schnitzel. Not great, a little gristle. Red cabbage was good. We will come back for HH.

26 Jul 2023 We had…read moremade a reservation for 4pm, because it sounded like you needed a reservation. We got there at 3:50pm, walked in and no one was at the host station. There was a sign to seat yourselves. OK. We sat down and the bartender brought us menus. Us and a group of three were the only customers. Brought us waters. While looking at the menu, a server comes over and asks if we wanted appetizers or go straight to order. Straight to order, please. The husband ordered the brisket pot roast. It came with asparagus and what he thinks was puréed squash. I had the pecan chicken. Panko breaded with pecans and a bourbon sauce. Maple and bourbon were the flavor elements. Came with baked Mac and cheese and sliced slightly charred carrots. This was really good, as was the husbands plate. Warm Sourdough bread and butter is served with the meal. We split a Caesar salad. The salad was OK, the dressing was a little tart and served on the side. I'm taking a slice of chocolate cake to go. As I peek into the bag, it is a generous slice with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Stay tuned. The restaurant is part of the Hillside Resort. Looks like a bunch of rooms. When we were about to leave a group of women came in and sat at the bar. I told the bartender we'd heard about them through Texas Eats. He said 'are they still showing that? That was about six chefs ago!' All righty then. I'd say it's worth a trip to try.

Lovely restaurant located in a local Castroville hotel with beautiful scenic views of rolling green…read morehills. Reservations were made ahead of time for 4 and upon arrival we were were seated right next to the large open windows. Ordered the Berry Patch cocktail- nice and refreshing with a splash of mint leaves. Menu wasn't overwhelming and had a nice assortment of dishes. Starters ordered - pork belly bites and fried Brussels sprouts. Both highly recommend! Dishes ordered- salmon, pork chop, pot roast, and steak. Pork chop and steak were not dry, but juicy with lots of flavor. I loved pot roast growing up , so I had to order it here. Although tasty, texture was a little chewy and tough. Also would have enjoyed a little more helping of vegetable/potato purée underneath the roast. The salmon dish looked fabulous, but was slightly salty. The sweet bun that accompanied each dish were delicious! Service was good. I'd come back to try the pork chop next time around.

Great service, good food and brew selection, fun establishment that hosts a variety of fun events,…read moreand the owner is incredibly kind and generous!

The Rusty Nail is giving "local hangout you wish you found sooner."…read more It's laid-back, unpretentious, and exactly where you go when you just want to relax, have a drink, and mind your business (or not, depending on the night ). The vibe is chill, the crowd is friendly, and it feels like one of those spots where everybody either knows each other--or will by the end of the night. If you're looking for flashy, this isn't it. But if you want good energy, solid drinks, and a place to unwind? You're in the right place.

Little out of our way but, wanted to try it. The atmosphere was a little different from what I'm…read moreused too but, it was fine. Service was great, friendly and fast. We tried a couple of different things and enjoyed all of them. The nachos were good, each chip was covered in toppings but still crunchy. The chulupa was good and was stuffed. The chili taco was unexpected. I had never even heard of this but, really liked it.

The food was so good! The wait staff were absolutely fantastic and super attentive. I'd highly…read morerecommend checking this place out. You won't be disappointed with the meal. Definitely a great experience overall!

Absolutely a MUST try!!! The atmosphere is great, plenty of seating; inside & out. Bar available…read morewith specials & happy hour. Customer service is outstanding! Lunch specials as well. The double smash burger was absolute fire!! Crust & seasoning! The fries had seasoning and were delicious! The buffalo wings are breaded & full of flavor! This is a gem & for us, worth the drive from Cibolo. We will be back again & again!!!!

The Yard @ 1224 feels like the place you go when you want options and vibes…read more It's giving food truck park energy but upgraded--plenty of space to hang out, eat, and pretend you're just stopping by for a quick bite...then somehow staying way longer than planned. The variety is the real win here. Whether you're craving something savory, sweet, or "I don't even know what I want but I'm hungry," this place has you covered. Great for groups, families, or even a casual solo outing where you just want to sit back and enjoy good food without any pressure. Bonus points for the laid-back atmosphere--it's easy, it's fun, and it just works.

We did the tour. Amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable…read moreand answered all of my questions. The bourbon was great! The only one I didn't really like was the rye. The old bank the distillery is in has been redone very well. This was easily the cleanest working distillery I have ever been in. Great job team Maverick!!

Cool spot We had a function here…read more Was upstairs. Good ol fashion Food is alright not much to choose from Decent amount of seating

Driving north on I-35 and luckily found this spot! Had an amazing and delicious dinner with…read morefantastic service! We were too hungry to take any pictures! Sorry about that! Started with the spinach artichoke dip - creamy, cheesy, and lots of artichokes, spinach, and mushrooms! The chips served with it were fresh, crisp, and had the perfect amount of salt! My husband and I shared our two entrees - the chicken fried pork chop and the pork chop marsala. Both were excellent! The pork was tender and juicy with each dish. And the Marsala sauce was one of the best I've tried! We wish we could have tried more items...but it would be well worth the drive to come back for another visit!

Really frustrating experience tonight…read more We had trouble placing our order online, so we called instead. The phone was answered with "what's up?" Our order was taken at 10:05 PM and we were told it would be ready in about 30 minutes. We arrived around 10:40 PM and the restaurant's open sign was off, chairs were already up, and there were no customers inside, which already seemed odd. When we went in, we were told, "we've been calling you, we were about to eat your food," but we had zero missed calls or voicemails. Then she told us they close at 10 PM. The confusing part is the door, Google, Maps, and online all say Saturday hours are until 11 PM. If they were actually closed, why was our order accepted after 10 PM instead of simply saying they were closed? To top it off, parts of our order were missing as well. Overall, just a very frustrating and unprofessional experience. Clear communication and accurate hours would've avoided this entire situation.

Been here a handful of times- and the food is EXCELLENT each time…read more I got the crispy chicken Sammie, that chicken was HUGE. Crispy & juicy, so yummy. The bread/bun I think is a sourdough bun, sooo good. The onion rings, so yummy & crispy. We were sat right away, and our waitress was kind & attentive. Service was great! Definitely the place to go if you want excellent food & don't want drive in San Antonio! Every time I go, I tell myself that I need go more often. My belly is nice & full. Very happy with my overall experience! It's a nice little restaurant, has that small town vibe but still has stellar food.

This is an AMAZING restaurant! You can't find any place that offeres the large portions and extreme…read morequality for the price like this. Hope your hungry when you arrive. Prepare room for the chocolate brownie dessert, delicious! The little merchandise setup is adorable and offers cups, jewelry and perfect gift ideas for Mothers day. I couldn't resist some of the earrings. As far as the service goes, they have some of the nicest wait staff. They are extremely helpful and friendly. Oh, and Aunt Casey who is only visiting till.... (May or June????) really makes the kids smile. I can't say enough about this place. I highly recommend checking it out especially if you like margaritas. They have a special on them on Mondays and boy are they good! I hear there also have a supply store up the road. We are going to check that out during our next visit.

Love this spot! From the fantastic drinks to the phenomenal bartenders / friends we almost always…read more go every weekend it's the spot to be great vibe , good music and great place to watch sports !! Nice chilling vibe!! Great service!

The bartender Nia was so nice and ensured my drink was perfect. She took such great care of me and…read moreexplained everything to me that I didn't know about. She was knowledgeable as well as ensuring drinks were out in a timely manner even though it was busy. Most bars I don't receive the kind of service she gave me and if I could give 6 stars because the menu was great and the ambience was great for a relaxing night with a fantastic bartender I would!