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Stopped by to try this place out and was not disappointed! Food was amazing! I had the 6hr braised beef short ribs, Mac and cheese with the Jalapeño and cheese grits and guajillo molasses shellac. My wife had the Atlantic salmon filet grilled over wood with honey- chili glaze along with the creamed corn and spinach. My ribs were so tender falling apart and was really tasty and went well with the Jalapeño and cheese grits. The mac and cheese was good and cheesy. Everything delicious! My wife's grilled salmon was good as well with a nice grill flavor and went well with the creamed corn and spinach. Service was great and on the spot. Nice atmosphere, with nice aroma of smoked meats filling the air. Food to table time was good. This is definitely worth the stop! Its a little bit pricey, but a good treat yourself ounce and a while place. Was a good experience.
My husband and I went to Whiskey Ridge on a whim since we live nearby, and we were pleasantly surprised. The place was packed, and since we didn't have a reservation, we waited about 30 minutes; but we were able to grab a drink at the bar while we waited, which made it easy. What we ordered: Deviled Eggs w/ Fried Oysters - Tasty with a great crunch from the oysters, and not too heavy Jumbo Shrimp Entree - Lightly fried and crisp, served with a nice horseradish dip and a refreshing coleslaw Salmon Entree - Delicious glaze and cooked perfectly Overall, great food, a good vibe, and a solid experience. Highly recommend making a reservation, and we'll definitely be coming back!
What an amazing addition to the area! My husband and I visited last Sunday, and we had such a wonderful experience. The ambience was warm and inviting, and the service was exceptional from beginning to end. The Sunday brunch was buffet-style, and every dish we tried was delicious--there wasn't a single item we didn't enjoy. The servers were all very sweet and attentive, always available for refills or anything we needed. Whiskey Ridge is truly a fantastic place to enjoy brunch with family. I highly recommend it. I'm already excited to return for dinner and try their evening menu. Parking was plentiful, and the bathrooms were immaculately clean with beautiful design and decor. The entire restaurant is thoughtfully and beautifully put together. I can't wait to come back!
This place is huge. We snagged a spot at the bar on a Saturday late afternoon to watch some college football. They were packed but service was fast and friendly. My husband got an Old fashioned and I opted for a Dirty martini. Both tasted great. Started with a cup of gumbo, perfect amount of spice for me and good chunks of meat throughout. I could have eaten a bowl of it as my meal. Ordered the Chicken fired ribeye and the Halibut special. The halibut was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the perfect portion size. My husband liked the chicken fried steak- it wasn't too overly breaded and it took up the entire plate! Overall had a wonderful experience at Whiskey Ridge and added it to our places to eat when we are out that way for day trips.
New Celebration Station! Took our mom here last night to celebrate her birthday. This place is incredible! Upscale yet not pretentious and high quality menu without breaking the bank. The bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp were colossal and the peach, bacon, horseradish jam was a sweet, hot delight. The chicken fried chicken on a bed of mash potatoes was crispy with just the right amount of breading, though the gravy was a bit on the spicy side. The Driftwood Cobb salad was HUGE and every bite provided a nice mix of all the fun ingredients with no bite just pure lettuce. Now, let's talk about the dessert brought out for the birthday girl. Apple-Berry Cobbler topped with ice cream was huge and seemed to come right from the oven. Perfection. Our server, Trey, was delightful. Very personable and attentive service. We will ask for him next time we dine.
Great ambiance and excellent service made this a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food was just okay and didn't quite stand out, the overall vibe and service still made it a nice place to visit.
What a beautiful place in the Hill Country! So glad to have Whiskey Ridge in the neighborhood. We sat at the bar and these workers are busting their butts back there. The drinks were made well and in a pretty decent amount of time. We placed our order for apps, and unfortunately the kitchen sent the apps and meal out together so we had them take the main course back and we enjoyed our apps and then they brought the pork chop out. The oysters were delicious (according to my husband, I don't know eat them). I had the Wimberley Salad and it was incredible!! Sooooo good! My husband had the fried pork chop and it was delicious. We definitely will be back!
We first visited Whiskey Ridge on Mother's Day for their AYCE Brunch buffet for only $28.95. This was apparently their second time putting it on and WOW you never would have known! AYCE brunch can be challenging to put on, but they did such an incredible job keeping the food stocked and hot, PLUS the variety and quality of all their dishes they make was next level! From their shrimp and grits, chicken dumplings, crispy fried chicken and biscuits, house made Chorizo, fluffy brioche cinnamon rolls, nacho and yogurt bar the options were endless. Our server Melanie was super attentive and kind making sure waters were filled and drinks were flowing. After experiencing brunch we had to go back for dinner and happy hour and the theme of incredible food, service, and southern hospitality continued with our server Sydney. They have specials like $9 1/2 dozen gulf oysters, $10 calamari, stuffed avocado and others apps along with great drink specials like $5 frozen margaritas (which are strong), $4 16oz Karbach draft beers. While the deviled eggs topped with crispy fried oysters weren't on happy hour, they are a NEED in your life!! We stayed for dinner and dessert and still... WOW! They have a 10oz chicken fried ribeye topped with their gravy that they make from their short rib drippings. We're already eyeballing what to get next time we go! They have a rotating cobbler which was also phenomenal! We had an Apple strawberry one and loved the chew on the apples perfectly spiced and topped with a double churn ice cream which apparently helps the ice cream last longer (aka doesn't melt as quick) We honestly loved them so much we want to move closer so we can be regulars! If you haven't checked them out they are 1000000% worth the drive and calories!
Good service, good food, definitely try if you are in the Driftwood area. We forgot to take a picture of the calamari... it was really delicious... much different than most places but was very good.
Been wanting to try Whiskey Ridge as we live nearby. Born and raised Driftwood, Tx folks. Biggest hang up is this country bumpkin skips dinner about 99 percent of the year. Finally, open at 11am on Sundays. Book a 1:15pm reservation and stroll in. Website says Brunch coming soon. Wrong, it's here and there is no access to the regular menu till 3:00pm. BTW, your hours are wrong on Yelp too. Cue the rarely spectacular brunch buffet for $28.95. I mean, Elmar Prambs is still at the Four Seasons and not in your kitchen. Whiskey Ridge delivered some nice bites and some duds. The Gumbo had genuine Louisiana flavor and texture; delicious dark roux that complimented the plentiful ingredients. Equal praise for the Shrimp and Grits. Nice texture with more Shrimp than I expected in a buffet setting. Rancher's Breakfast (Migas with Brisket) also had great flavor; Deviled Eggs too. The sausage was ok but my patty picked out of the middle of the pile was cold. Regretful looking overcooked bacon. I was told by the buffet attendee that they had completely ran out of biscuits. This is 2.5 hours into service so that was a let down. Then, two biscuits magically appeared at our table. I went back the buffet line and grabbed some gravy and a little butter. Didn't know what to expect as it wasn't exactly cream or brown. Perhaps a play on "Red Eye" and while I initially liked the taste it got bothersome to my palette quickly. Left 1.5 biscuits to be bussed away. GF and I like the flavor of the Chicken and Dumplings but wished the broth was a little thicker. Worst transgression served to us brunch guinea pigs was the mostly raw Cinnamon Rolls. Neighboring table and ours picked apart some crunchy bits but left the rest. Most comical part after looking at the buffet offering and deciding to dine we sat and waited for service. My phone is ringing to tell me our table is now ready. Oh that's great! Ma'am, please turn around and direct your attention to me talking to you from the table you sat us at. Good but not great.
Such a wonderful experience! Peaceful view of the cows from the back patio. The place was packed but it didn't feel like it. Not cheap, but large portions and great food! Our server was also wonderful! 5 stars!
Wow this place is hard to get reservations to. And I can see why. After trying for months we finally got one for a date we liked. Mainly by planning FAR ahead. Pro tip: There were a LOT of empty tables. I think they don't allow reservations for all of them, so just show up. The place was pretty full and they had a lot of wait staff hustling. We had a fabulous waiter who took the exact right pace. Great views and it was spring so the temperature was a rare pleasant one to have all the doors, windows, etc wide open to catch the breeze. We started out with Margarita's which were very well done. We added the deviled eggs with fried oysters. I have a huge weakness for them whenever I see them on the menu. And fortunately, they were the BEST I've ever had. For the entree I had a complete miss. I rarely eat steak out, but I went for the NY Strip. I ordered it medium and it was WAY under done. Never, ever in my life will I ever send a steak back. That's either a sign of a rookie or just a pretentious chief that's going to under cook it their way. Neither of which will ever ensure it gets to what you ordered. I was a waiter. It immediately gets over-cooked and I'm not going there. I'll just score that to: great place, won't order that again. Perhaps it didn't help that it was gristly. I was just grumpy about my protein or maybe because it didn't have a chance to break down in the heat.... I'll shut up now. The sides were very good. We went with the mashed potatoes and creamed corn & spinach. Both were just very well done. My date went with the sauteed flounder. One of my favorite fishes and it was perfect. Perhaps I just had buyers remorse, but no, it was legit a great entree. Definitely going to return and try out more of the menu. Maybe next time I'll just show up.
So we had 2 couples drive out for early dinner from Cedar Park, TX. We stopped at Deep Eddy to have a drink, and got to Whiskey Ridge about 2pm. The atmosphere is absolutely awesome. Great Central Texas feel, and high class but not stuffy. High end Ranch if you will, ha. The drinks to start came quick and were top notch. I took a pic of the Peach Be With You Whiskey drink, centex peach, it's sweet, but a cool drink, the XX's and Ranch Water and Margarita were top notch. Appetizers we had Deviled Eggs w/ Fried Oyster and Bacon....they disappeared before I could get a pic of more than 1. I'm a big Deviled Egg and also Oyster...never had them together...they were off the chart good. We also had the Poblano Ranch Chicken salad stuffed Avocado. I didn't think they could beat the Deviled Eggs....but this was a close...for the ladies they liked this better...it was crazy good. The couple with us went with the raw oysters and shrimp cocktail for dinner. I had an oyster....and the shrimp were gulf, HUGE and very, very good. My wife and I split the Texas Peach chicken sandwich. It was off the chart good....but you need to like some horseradish taste. The jam has it...and I'm a huge fan, the wife loved it as well. We split it, it was huge. We also got the Bone Marrow & Barbacoa Stuffing. Looks like giant croutons, and the flavor....I cannot describe. Don't know who thought of this...but it was about as good a side as you can get. We took a drink out on the patio by the fire after we ate, wasn't too cold out yet or anything, but the cool feel there was just....Texas. It's a little bit of a drive....but beyond worth it. Most likely we'll do a weekend near Wimberly, or Air B&B by this place, and a day in Wimberly and back here for dinner and there is another cool Cat Bar next door they suggest too. If you're from Texas, this is High End Texas. We didn't eat heavy like Steaks today, but I'll have the Bone In Ribeye in the future. Everything we had was top notch. If you're not from Texas.....I'd go and learn what high end Texas dinner looks like, ha. Staff was very good, our server got caught doing something, and immediately the others came over for that time and didn't miss a beat until she made it back. Well Run....Well organized, and service was 5 Start for sure. Got a hat....has Whiskey and a Longhorn...couple of my favorite things, ha.
4 months ago
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Katie Y.
Christine, We’re very sorry our brunch was such a disappointment,…
The group chats were accurate about WR. I'm so impressed by this cute little local joint! We sat on the patio and it was perfect weather. What a gorgeous ambiance. I went for happy hour with another couple but missed it by 30 mins... our wait staff, Mason was very accommodating and attentive. My party shred an app and our sides. My husband and I shared the chicken fried steak, definitely large enough for two. we were all satisfied with the portions and food! Collectively we had: Brisket nachos- must order! Chicken fried steak x2 Creamed corn/spinach Bacon wrapped shrimp -VERY good. Has a hint of horseradish Banana pudding...you must like artificial banana flavors to enjoy this one. Brownie sundae -basic. We each had 2 drinks. The frozen old fashioneds are great! I like the etched ice cubes for non frozen cocktail. Cute little touch. The total was ~$250. Which is very reasonable for 4. read more
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Charli, What a great review, thank you! We’re so glad the group chats…
6 months ago
My husband and I returned to Whiskey Ridge for lunch. We drove up, parked, and walked in. We waited for a few minutes before a friendly host came to greet us and seat us. The restaurant has a lot of seating inside, at the bar, and outside. It has a really nice view of the hill country. After being seated we waited awhile and enjoyed conversation and the view. Our waiter was very busy but came over and introduced himself while apologizing and saying that he would return to take our drink order and bring menus. When he returned we ordered our waters. He eventually brought us our drinks and took our order. Despite the delay our waiter was very friendly, checked in on us regularly, and did a really good job the entire time. We decided to share a few items. We ordered the Wagyu Brisket Nachos which comes with brisket, cheese, jalapenos, refried beans, topped with pico de gallo. The nachos were tasty. The chips were thick and able to hold the ingredients. They had a little too much pico but all of the combined ingredients were good. We also shared creamed corn and spinach. This was delicious. The corn had pieces of cobbed corn and spinach spread throughout. This is one of my favorite creamed corn because of the taste and texture. My husband ordered the Texas Peach which is a handheld sandwich that comes with fried chicken, horseradish jam, pickles, and slaw. He enjoyed it. I tried it and we agreed that the chicken was the star of this dish. It was a good size with a crispy exterior and tender interior. I ordered the Whiskey Ridge Steak Burger cooked Medium which is a handheld burger that has grilled meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. This burger was delicious. It was cooked perfectly and you could taste the grill in the meat. The other ingredients added some taste and texture. Overall Whiskey Ridge was a great place to visit. The outdoor atmosphere and scenery is beautiful. The service was great and the food was delicious. read more
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Marissa, Thank you so much for returning to Whiskey Ridge and for…
Stopped by to try this place out and was not disappointed! Food was amazing! I had the 6hr braised beef short ribs, Mac and cheese with the Jalapeño and cheese grits and guajillo molasses shellac. My wife had the Atlantic salmon filet grilled over wood with honey- chili glaze along with the creamed corn and spinach. My ribs were so tender falling apart and was really tasty and went well with the Jalapeño and cheese grits. The mac and cheese was good and cheesy. Everything delicious! My wife's grilled salmon was good as well with a nice grill flavor and went well with the creamed corn and spinach. Service was great and on the spot. Nice atmosphere, with nice aroma of smoked meats filling the air. Food to table time was good. This is definitely worth the stop! Its a little bit pricey, but a good treat yourself ounce and a while place. Was a good experience. read more
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Joe, Thank you so much for stopping in and giving us a try! We’re…
My husband and I went to Whiskey Ridge on a whim since we live nearby, and we were pleasantly surprised. The place was packed, and since we didn't have a reservation, we waited about 30 minutes; but we were able to grab a drink at the bar while we waited, which made it easy. What we ordered: Deviled Eggs w/ Fried Oysters - Tasty with a great crunch from the oysters, and not too heavy Jumbo Shrimp Entree - Lightly fried and crisp, served with a nice horseradish dip and a refreshing coleslaw Salmon Entree - Delicious glaze and cooked perfectly Overall, great food, a good vibe, and a solid experience. Highly recommend making a reservation, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more
What an amazing addition to the area! My husband and I visited last Sunday, and we had such a wonderful experience. The ambience was warm and inviting, and the service was exceptional from beginning to end. The Sunday brunch was buffet-style, and every dish we tried was delicious--there wasn't a single item we didn't enjoy. The servers were all very sweet and attentive, always available for refills or anything we needed. Whiskey Ridge is truly a fantastic place to enjoy brunch with family. I highly recommend it. I'm already excited to return for dinner and try their evening menu. Parking was plentiful, and the bathrooms were immaculately clean with beautiful design and decor. The entire restaurant is thoughtfully and beautifully put together. I can't wait to come back! read more
This place is huge. We snagged a spot at the bar on a Saturday late afternoon to watch some college football. They were packed but service was fast and friendly. My husband got an Old fashioned and I opted for a Dirty martini. Both tasted great. Started with a cup of gumbo, perfect amount of spice for me and good chunks of meat throughout. I could have eaten a bowl of it as my meal. Ordered the Chicken fired ribeye and the Halibut special. The halibut was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the perfect portion size. My husband liked the chicken fried steak- it wasn't too overly breaded and it took up the entire plate! Overall had a wonderful experience at Whiskey Ridge and added it to our places to eat when we are out that way for day trips. read more
New Celebration Station! Took our mom here last night to celebrate her birthday. This place is incredible! Upscale yet not pretentious and high quality menu without breaking the bank. The bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp were colossal and the peach, bacon, horseradish jam was a sweet, hot delight. The chicken fried chicken on a bed of mash potatoes was crispy with just the right amount of breading, though the gravy was a bit on the spicy side. The Driftwood Cobb salad was HUGE and every bite provided a nice mix of all the fun ingredients with no bite just pure lettuce. Now, let's talk about the dessert brought out for the birthday girl. Apple-Berry Cobbler topped with ice cream was huge and seemed to come right from the oven. Perfection. Our server, Trey, was delightful. Very personable and attentive service. We will ask for him next time we dine. read more
7 months ago
Great ambiance and excellent service made this a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food was just okay and didn't quite stand out, the overall vibe and service still made it a nice place to visit. read more
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Samantha, hank you for visiting Whiskey Ridge and for sharing all the…
What a beautiful place in the Hill Country! So glad to have Whiskey Ridge in the neighborhood. We sat at the bar and these workers are busting their butts back there. The drinks were made well and in a pretty decent amount of time. We placed our order for apps, and unfortunately the kitchen sent the apps and meal out together so we had them take the main course back and we enjoyed our apps and then they brought the pork chop out. The oysters were delicious (according to my husband, I don't know eat them). I had the Wimberley Salad and it was incredible!! Sooooo good! My husband had the fried pork chop and it was delicious. We definitely will be back! read more
1 year ago
We first visited Whiskey Ridge on Mother's Day for their AYCE Brunch buffet for only $28.95. This was apparently their second time putting it on and WOW you never would have known! AYCE brunch can be challenging to put on, but they did such an incredible job keeping the food stocked and hot, PLUS the variety and quality of all their dishes they make was next level! From their shrimp and grits, chicken dumplings, crispy fried chicken and biscuits, house made Chorizo, fluffy brioche cinnamon rolls, nacho and yogurt bar the options were endless. Our server Melanie was super attentive and kind making sure waters were filled and drinks were flowing. After experiencing brunch we had to go back for dinner and happy hour and the theme of incredible food, service, and southern hospitality continued with our server Sydney. They have specials like $9 1/2 dozen gulf oysters, $10 calamari, stuffed avocado and others apps along with great drink specials like $5 frozen margaritas (which are strong), $4 16oz Karbach draft beers. While the deviled eggs topped with crispy fried oysters weren't on happy hour, they are a NEED in your life!! We stayed for dinner and dessert and still... WOW! They have a 10oz chicken fried ribeye topped with their gravy that they make from their short rib drippings. We're already eyeballing what to get next time we go! They have a rotating cobbler which was also phenomenal! We had an Apple strawberry one and loved the chew on the apples perfectly spiced and topped with a double churn ice cream which apparently helps the ice cream last longer (aka doesn't melt as quick) We honestly loved them so much we want to move closer so we can be regulars! If you haven't checked them out they are 1000000% worth the drive and calories! read more
1 year ago
Good service, good food, definitely try if you are in the Driftwood area. We forgot to take a picture of the calamari... it was really delicious... much different than most places but was very good. read more
2 months ago
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Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience! We’re so…
Been wanting to try Whiskey Ridge as we live nearby. Born and raised Driftwood, Tx folks. Biggest hang up is this country bumpkin skips dinner about 99 percent of the year. Finally, open at 11am on Sundays. Book a 1:15pm reservation and stroll in. Website says Brunch coming soon. Wrong, it's here and there is no access to the regular menu till 3:00pm. BTW, your hours are wrong on Yelp too. Cue the rarely spectacular brunch buffet for $28.95. I mean, Elmar Prambs is still at the Four Seasons and not in your kitchen. Whiskey Ridge delivered some nice bites and some duds. The Gumbo had genuine Louisiana flavor and texture; delicious dark roux that complimented the plentiful ingredients. Equal praise for the Shrimp and Grits. Nice texture with more Shrimp than I expected in a buffet setting. Rancher's Breakfast (Migas with Brisket) also had great flavor; Deviled Eggs too. The sausage was ok but my patty picked out of the middle of the pile was cold. Regretful looking overcooked bacon. I was told by the buffet attendee that they had completely ran out of biscuits. This is 2.5 hours into service so that was a let down. Then, two biscuits magically appeared at our table. I went back the buffet line and grabbed some gravy and a little butter. Didn't know what to expect as it wasn't exactly cream or brown. Perhaps a play on "Red Eye" and while I initially liked the taste it got bothersome to my palette quickly. Left 1.5 biscuits to be bussed away. GF and I like the flavor of the Chicken and Dumplings but wished the broth was a little thicker. Worst transgression served to us brunch guinea pigs was the mostly raw Cinnamon Rolls. Neighboring table and ours picked apart some crunchy bits but left the rest. Most comical part after looking at the buffet offering and deciding to dine we sat and waited for service. My phone is ringing to tell me our table is now ready. Oh that's great! Ma'am, please turn around and direct your attention to me talking to you from the table you sat us at. Good but not great. read more
5 months ago
Such a wonderful experience! Peaceful view of the cows from the back patio. The place was packed but it didn't feel like it. Not cheap, but large portions and great food! Our server was also wonderful! 5 stars! read more
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Jennifer, Thank you for the 5 stars and for sharing such great…
Wow this place is hard to get reservations to. And I can see why. After trying for months we finally got one for a date we liked. Mainly by planning FAR ahead. Pro tip: There were a LOT of empty tables. I think they don't allow reservations for all of them, so just show up. The place was pretty full and they had a lot of wait staff hustling. We had a fabulous waiter who took the exact right pace. Great views and it was spring so the temperature was a rare pleasant one to have all the doors, windows, etc wide open to catch the breeze. We started out with Margarita's which were very well done. We added the deviled eggs with fried oysters. I have a huge weakness for them whenever I see them on the menu. And fortunately, they were the BEST I've ever had. For the entree I had a complete miss. I rarely eat steak out, but I went for the NY Strip. I ordered it medium and it was WAY under done. Never, ever in my life will I ever send a steak back. That's either a sign of a rookie or just a pretentious chief that's going to under cook it their way. Neither of which will ever ensure it gets to what you ordered. I was a waiter. It immediately gets over-cooked and I'm not going there. I'll just score that to: great place, won't order that again. Perhaps it didn't help that it was gristly. I was just grumpy about my protein or maybe because it didn't have a chance to break down in the heat.... I'll shut up now. The sides were very good. We went with the mashed potatoes and creamed corn & spinach. Both were just very well done. My date went with the sauteed flounder. One of my favorite fishes and it was perfect. Perhaps I just had buyers remorse, but no, it was legit a great entree. Definitely going to return and try out more of the menu. Maybe next time I'll just show up. read more
So we had 2 couples drive out for early dinner from Cedar Park, TX. We stopped at Deep Eddy to have a drink, and got to Whiskey Ridge about 2pm. The atmosphere is absolutely awesome. Great Central Texas feel, and high class but not stuffy. High end Ranch if you will, ha. The drinks to start came quick and were top notch. I took a pic of the Peach Be With You Whiskey drink, centex peach, it's sweet, but a cool drink, the XX's and Ranch Water and Margarita were top notch. Appetizers we had Deviled Eggs w/ Fried Oyster and Bacon....they disappeared before I could get a pic of more than 1. I'm a big Deviled Egg and also Oyster...never had them together...they were off the chart good. We also had the Poblano Ranch Chicken salad stuffed Avocado. I didn't think they could beat the Deviled Eggs....but this was a close...for the ladies they liked this better...it was crazy good. The couple with us went with the raw oysters and shrimp cocktail for dinner. I had an oyster....and the shrimp were gulf, HUGE and very, very good. My wife and I split the Texas Peach chicken sandwich. It was off the chart good....but you need to like some horseradish taste. The jam has it...and I'm a huge fan, the wife loved it as well. We split it, it was huge. We also got the Bone Marrow & Barbacoa Stuffing. Looks like giant croutons, and the flavor....I cannot describe. Don't know who thought of this...but it was about as good a side as you can get. We took a drink out on the patio by the fire after we ate, wasn't too cold out yet or anything, but the cool feel there was just....Texas. It's a little bit of a drive....but beyond worth it. Most likely we'll do a weekend near Wimberly, or Air B&B by this place, and a day in Wimberly and back here for dinner and there is another cool Cat Bar next door they suggest too. If you're from Texas, this is High End Texas. We didn't eat heavy like Steaks today, but I'll have the Bone In Ribeye in the future. Everything we had was top notch. If you're not from Texas.....I'd go and learn what high end Texas dinner looks like, ha. Staff was very good, our server got caught doing something, and immediately the others came over for that time and didn't miss a beat until she made it back. Well Run....Well organized, and service was 5 Start for sure. Got a hat....has Whiskey and a Longhorn...couple of my favorite things, ha. read more
We loved this spot for dinner!! The ambiance is classy indoors and the patio is casual and has beautiful views (especially at sunset). Plus the food and drinks are SO good. The qualify for the price is great. We can in September and the fall decorations were so fun and festive. Our waiter, Mason was so kind, quick and helpful for suggestions. We will definitely be back for date night or their brunch special soon! read more
We visited here for a celebration with good friends. We had a reservation, so we didn't have to wait long to get seated. We shared the crab claws appetizer and an order of fries to start and they were both delicious. I ordered the salmon and a side of slaw. The food tasted great. The wood grilled choices are fairly expensive and do not include any side, not even a starch. My husband also ordered a side of the creamed corn and spinach. They seemed to have hastily hacked off the kernals because the corn still had lots of corn silks. When we ordered dessert, our server didn't warn us that it would take another 30 minutes to arrive or we wouldn't have ordered it. Aside from that, it was a nice restaurant. read more
First of all great interior decoration,lighting and ambiance, but it is on the loud side. It is a great addition to Texas Hill Country and Driftwood. It is a short drive from Austin if you have not been Driftwood you have to go. It is green and serene. Service - Dasha was great she is the reason this review did not get a lower rating. Food - Ahh when we think about price and performance. It doesn't justify unfortunately. For example, Bone in Ribeye 22 ounce was $60 with no sides. It doesn't make sense. If you are trying to be a fancy steak house or charging fancy steak house pricing. Make sure you have a salt like maldon on the table not cheap salt. Steak was cold. It was swimming in a juice. Nachos weee cold as well and it was so heavy on the cheese. If they have happy hour maybe it is worth a shot, but Whiskey Ridge doesn't offer the value what it charges. It is simply too expensive for what it offers in terms of of quality, but it excels with the ambiance. Your call read more
3 months ago
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Katie Y.
Donna, Thank you! Great food and great whiskey is exactly what we’re…
9 months ago
We have been here twice now. First time was July 3rd and second time was Christmas Eve. We agreed that the first visit was much better than the second. Service was good both times but the food quality seemed to have declined. They do have good cocktails. My favorite is Peach Be With You. I got the 8 oz filet both times. I always order them at all restaurants as Medium but both times at WR, it was definitely more rare to the point where it was on the cusp of inedible for my liking. So I think if I were to return, I'd consider ordering it Medium Well even though those words make me cringe in regards to a filet. We've had various sides but our favorite was the mashed potatoes. For dessert, the butterscotch custard was good. The Banana Pudding was huge even with 3 of us sharing it. It was not anything to get excited about and wouldn't order it again. It's very loud inside when they're busy. So we sat outside the second time but the high top tables vs the height of the chairs is terrible. I'm 5'1" and I looked like a kindergartener sitting at the table. It was not comfortable at all and really impacted my experience. read more
3 months ago
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Katie Y.
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Finally a new and great eatery out in the driftwood area! Esthetically well put together both inside and outside! Think steakhouse Texas feel minus the crazy price points! Nice ambiance !! Reservations were easy to make! We had attentive service and everything ordered was amazing. Fried ribeye was enough to feed 2! Queso with brisket, oysters were great starters! They have a nice full bar so whole the restaurant has cozy seating, this is a great spot to grab a drink as well! They have a very spacious screened in patio with fireplace and awesome views. Their front patios have also a cozy lounge area with fireplace tables should you have to wait. Definitely a new staple for us here in this area! read more
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Katie Y.
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2 years ago
Enjoyed a Valentine's late lunch at this establishment today. The premises are very large with lots of parking, an outside covered patio that wraps around half of the building and it includes two working log fire pits, a very large square bar that has serving at all four sides and lots of inside seating. The entire establishment is decorated very nice and portrays the area. We had the WR margarita, an old-fashioned and a calamari appetizer. The calamari is served on a bed of rice noodles with an Asian sauce dressing, so tasty and it's huge. We originally planned to have entrées, but with the calamari dish being as large as it was, we elected to have another appetizer, wagu brisket nachos, again another hit. Their menu has many tempting selections and their whiskey offerings are enormous. Finally, but not lastly, our server was Sydney and she couldn't have done a better job. She came by several times to check on us, we had one of our grandchildren with us and we asked for an order of french fries for him so she went into the kitchen and got the fries and brought them out immediately so he would be entertained, that is going beyond the call of duty. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning soon. read more
OK, so if you're looking for a good steak restaurant, you don't have to go into downtown Austin to find one. This hidden gem out in Driftwood, Texas might just be as good as a steak restaurant as you'll find in fancy restaurants. The restaurant isn't as fancy as some of the other ones you see but it's got a great kitchen, it's got great beef, and it is definitely worth Your time to try it out. This restaurant pretty new, so highly recommend that you make reservations before you just head on out. Our waiter, Heath, was very attentive, and he even offered up suggestions as a first time guest. The food came out amazing. We tried the steak filet, grandma's green beans, which is what I'm gonna call them, and had onions and bacon in it, and the double patty burger was amazing. All in all this was a great dining experience. Give it a try. I give it five stars, read more
10 months ago
I called Whiskey Ridge three weeks ago for a small wedding group needing a semi-private area to enjoy dinner. The communication with their events person was beyond excellent and they were all so helpful. We had the patio area set up nicely and separate from the public eye. The heaters kept us nice and toasty. We even arrived a little later than expected and from the moment we arrived, it was perfect. I can't say enough about how enjoyable our experience was. Our group loved the entire dining experience, the ambiance, the food and drinks. Our hostess made sure we knew the bar and kitchen was closing so we could have all we wanted. Thank you, Whiskey Ridge, for one of the most amazing dinners!! read more
We went to Whiskey Ridge for the first time celebrating a birthday. This place has the perfect ambiance of new and modern while keeping a cozy country feel. You can tell they've put effort into making this a place where people want to hang for a nice night out. Their service was excellent, our server was attentive and informative and we never had to wait around for long before he was there to check in on us. Their menu is varied and everyone found something they liked, which is not always the case. I had the salad with goat cheese and it was outstanding. A perfect balance of flavors and the portion was big. Other people in our party shared the pork chop and it was plenty big to share and super tender. We did not have any whiskey so cannot speak to their selection. The prices here are similar to other mid scale steakhouses. I don't have a bad thing to say about this place but I have also only been there once. We plan to visit again! read more
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Whiskey Ridge is a local steak house that sources their beef locally. Overall the food here was really good. Starting with the Oysters which were fresh and the horseradish has a real good kick! Personally I prefer a steak to be cooked with nothing fancy. Here they add a butter on top on serving which is ok but not for me. Either way the New York strip was done as ordered and the filet was great. The best shareable is the mashed potato. The desert - a pecan pie with a dollop of ice cream was surprisingly delicious. The waiter was friendly and very attentive. Although getting a spot for Saturday was impossible the restaurant was wide open on Sunday night. The family style sitting across tables may be nice if you're in a big group. A definite repeat just plan it different. read more
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