If you love to go out to eat, here is a free directory of food and drink information and links for you.  Scroll down to see restaurants, bars and nightclubs, wineries, and more.  (Please note that I do not include Austin and San Antonio in the free listings for the Hill Country Scene.)


Gourmet Restaurants
August E's - A mixture of elegant Texas Hill Country with sophisticated European touches.  The marriage of exceptional service and extraordinary cuisine.  The blend of a peaceful setting and the perfect meal.  Fredericksburg.
Austin's - The Restaurant at Rose Hill Manor -- A Texas bed, breakfast, and gourmet restaurant in the heart of the Texas Hill Country wineries.  Fredericksburg.
Comanche Trace - Hill Country views set Comanche Trace apart when it comes to dining.  The Vista Room features incredible views and signature dishes using regional game, fresh seafood, exciting chicken dishes, and, of course, Texas steaks with flair, by Executive Chef Randall Sansom.  Choose from our robust wine menu to compliment your meal.  Kerrville.
Cotton Gin Restaurant & Lodging - Invites you into another world... a world of water ponds and herb gardens, windmills, log cabin lodging, and unparalleled Texas Hill Country dining.  Located in Fredericksburg.
Cowboy Steak House - From the moment you step in, you'll learn why this is such a legend with its mesquite-broiling grill right out front.  Kerrville.
Crossroads Saloon, Dance Hall, & Steakhouse - Their historic building was originally built in 1913 and features an amazing saloon and dance hall that is home to some of the best late night entertainment you will find anywhere.  The full bar and dance floor just feet from the stage, create an up close and personal setting for enjoying great live music.  Fredericksburg.  11/11
Restaurant in the Garden of Herbs & Flowers - At the Fredericksburg Herb Farm.  We take pride in preparing gourmet herbal meals that not only satisfy but are an adventure in dining.  Fredericksburg.
Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock - Troisi's Italian Ristorante - Enjoy the inspiring view from our open-air rooftop bar.  Relax with a glass of one of our fine wines and a sampling of hors d'oeuvres.  As the sun sinks in the big Texas sky, your hostess and chef, Rebecca Trois, tends to the details of a 9-course meal prepared from market fresh seasonal harvest, and you are escorted to your table inside Troisi's Italian Ristorante where true culinary sensations await.  Fredericksburg.

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Casual Restaurants
Airport Diner - A classic 1940's diner, located next door to the Hangar Hotel and immediately adjacent to the Gillespie County Airport aircraft parking ramp.  From the booths, you can watch airplanes and other aircraft come and go while enjoying great sandwiches, breakfast all day, and the daily Chef's Blue Plate Specials.  Fredericksburg.
Andy's Steak & Seafood Grille - A tradition since 1957, this local favorite restaurant serves an extensive menu of home style American fare including terrific steaks and fresh seafood.  Fredericksburg.
Annemarie's Alpine Lodge - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant offers casual family dining -- homemade pastries, mouth-watering desserts, specialty buffet nights, a lavish Sunday Brunch, and a daily luncheon buffet, which includes main entrées, soup, sandwich, salad and dessert bar.  Located at Inn of the Hills Resort in Kerrville.
Auslander Biergarten & Restaurant - Popular eating establishment with authentic German cuisine, award-winning steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and homemade desserts featuring live music every weekend.  Fredericksburg.
Billy Gene's Restaurant - On the Guadalupe River, offers a full menu including appetizers, salads, "just for kids," burgers, sandwich platters, and breakfast.  We also provide catering for up to 125 people.  Kerrville.
Blue Bonnet Cafe - Represents a 72 year tradition of outstanding "Home Style" cooking.  Marble Falls.
Branding Iron Restaurant - In the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel is reminiscent of San Francisco during the gold rush.  Eat under the golden chandeliers from our fine menu selection.  Try our breakfast specials for that early morning wake-up or have that romantic dinner in the evening.  Kerrville.
Canyon Grill Ice House - Family style restaurant specializing in Chinese, American, and Mexican food in an authentic Texas roadhouse ambience, also has a full bar in the back and an outdoor patio section.  Live music every Friday and Saturday nights.  Dripping Springs.  2/11
CarteWheels Provisions - Serving lunch Monday through Friday 11am to 2pm.  Sandwiches, salads, wraps, and specials.  830-896-0011.  Kerrville.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Honored to be the best of the best in the barbecue business and home of the original World Famous "Big Chop."  Llano.
Cuvee Wine Market & Bistro - If food and wine are your passions, Cuvée is the place to visit -- whether you're shopping for gourmet ingredients, taking part in our continuing Food and Wine Education series, or simply relaxing with friends in the comfortable Bistro and Wine Bar.  Fredericksburg.
Cypress Creek Cafe - Now in its third decade, CCC has become a bona-fide tradition in the Texas Hill Country; synonymous with great food and atmosphere, friendly service, and live music second to none.  Wimberley.
Denny's Fredericksburg - Offers a casual dining atmosphere and moderately priced meals.  Denny's is best known for its breakfasts served around the clock.  The lunch and dinner menu has a variety of craveable burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other entrées.  Denny's is also popular for the late-night crowd with an emphasis on appetizers and desserts.  Fredericksburg.
Doc's Fish Camp & Grill & Doc's Ice Chest Bar - A casual dining experience with the finest seafood and steaks, plus live music.  Marble Falls.  11/11
Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop & Bent Rim Grill - A comfortable place for motorcycle enthusiasts.  Centered in the best riding area in the Texas Hill Country and gateway to the Three Sisters Loop, Highways 336, 337, and 335.  Not limited to motorcycles, they welcome all tourists, bicyclists, car clubs, etc.  Leakey.
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - In Gruene Historical District, right behind the Legendary Gruene Hall.  New Braunfels.
The Hen House Cafe & Cocky Rooster Bar - At the hatchery, for good home-cooked food and hometown live entertainment, with the only full liquor bar in Comfort.  11/11
Hondo's on Main - Good food and drinks - "Live Texas Music - Friendly People."  Fredericksburg.
The Landing - It's 2-story with amazing decor: beautiful outdoor landscaping, fountains, a huge carp / Koi pond with outdoor seating available (lit up like a Christmas tree), and complete with a piano downstairs.  The food is authentic Italian with a menu that ranges from Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Marsala, Coconut Shrimp, Filet Mignon; sauces (marinara, carbonaro, etc with a variety of pastas), dipping sauces like pesto, and garlic butter for the fresh bread; and with very reasonable prices.  Call for more info at 512-847-1876.  Located on Rt 12 where Poco Rio is in Wimberley.
Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery - Some of the best casual cooking in the Hill Country.  Tarpley (south-west of Bandera).  4/10
Peach Tree Restaurant & Gifts - Freshly prepared food, beautifully presented in a historic German limestone building ­ these are just a couple of reasons why so many visitors have made this one of their traditions since 1972.  Fredericksburg.
Po-Po Family Restaurant - A Texas tradition since 1929.  As you remember it.  Boerne.
Poodies Hilltop Bar & Grill thinks there are NO BAD DAYS.  We cook the best Poodie Burgers in Spicewood and even have our POODIES GRILL MENU online, just so you can call in your order if your running late, or want to pickup "to go."  If you like to dance and have lots of fun, we have live music all through the week.  Spicewood (southeast of Marble Falls).
River City Grille - Great food, friendly people, casual atmosphere, and lakefront location have made this a favorite spot for folks throughout the Highland Lakes area.  Marble Falls.
Salt Lick Barbecue Restaurant - Take a deep breath and inhale the aroma of some of the best BBQ the Hill Country has to offer.  You've found "The Salt Lick" so named by owner Hisako Roberts and her husband, the late Thurman Roberts, because "a Salt Lick is something where all the animals congregate.  There is something good, something essential about it."  Driftwood (northwest of San Marcos).
Silver K Cafe - Join us for a wonderful meal and outstanding Texas Wines.  Travel through the Texas Hill Country enjoying the sights and sounds, and cool your heels with some fine food and drink and Texas music.  Johnson City.
Silver Sage Grille - We're a place where people can gather with friends.  A place where fresh, innovative food is served up with unsurpassed quality and consistency by a passionate staff.  A place still dedicated to keeping our neighbors, friends, and guests happy, in their special little corner of the world.  Enjoy a wonderful American ecclectic menu with Texas and Cajun inspired dishes.  Canyon Lake.  3/11
The Yumm Factory Cafe - Cooks real food just like you wished your mother had done.  Full menu, buffet every day all day, and all you can eat.  Biker friendly.  Dine inside or on a great outside patio.  A Texas Monthly Magazine award winnner.  Catering to any size crowd, any food, anywhere.  RafterTS.com catering also.  Lampasas.  5/11

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Ethnic Restaurants
Casa Loma - Tex-Mex at its best and world famous margaritas.  Wimberley.
Hill Top Cafe Restaurant - Famous for its Cajun and Greek specialties.  Gourmet restaurant and live music venue.  Fredericksburg.
Mamacita's Restaurant & Cantina - Great Mexican food and drinks.  We use the freshest ingredients, and canola oil (no animal fat).  Kerrville, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, and San Marcos.
Schlotzsky's Deli Restaurant - In 1971, a small shop on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas was home to a single, one-of-a-kind sandwich.  The menu was succinct: one delectable sandwich composed of a unique combination of premium meats, cheeses, and marinated black olives served on hot Schlotzsky's sourdough bread.  From humble origins, "The Original" created a passionate customer following.  Stop by for a cup o' joe, an Original, or a low carb wrap -- you may be surprised by what you find.  Kerrville and Marble Falls.

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Brothers Bakery - Offers wedding cakes and specialty cakes, fresh baked crusty breads, fine pastries and desserts, gourmet coffee, and an excellent lunch menu.  Brothers Bakery also offers catering with party trays and box lunches.  Marble Falls.
Dogleg Coffeehouse - We are always ready to serve a special cup of hand dripped java.  Our food is made fresh daily and can be taken to go or enjoyed while surfing the web with our free Wi-Fi.  Live music too.   Bandera.  8/10
Fredericksburg Gourmet Coffee & Tea - Offering the 5 best tasting coffees in America.  We use only Class 1 Specialty Grade Arabica gourmet coffee beans.  Your order is packed fresh from the roaster after it is air cooled, and shipped the same day directly to you or someone special.  We also have a wide variety of world famous teas for you to choose from.  Enjoy our coffees, teas, and food on our outdoor patio or inside seating.  Free wireless internet too.  Fredericksburg.
Oma's Cake Kitchen - For cakes that taste as good as they look.  Fredericksburg.
The Pearl - Antiques, crafts, and tea room.  Visit the old original 1893 Pearl hotel.  Johnson City.
Sophie's Choice - Wedding cakes, special occasion cakes, and bed & breakfast deliveries.  Fredericksburg.

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CarteWheels Caterers - Full service caterers and event planners, specializing in up-scale weddings and events.  Kerrville.
Delicious Details Catering - Catering and event planning for any occasion.  Elegant, beautifully decorated buffets, including fine china and flatware.  Formal dinners, service staff, bar services, Continental cuisine, casual menus, free menu planning, and cutting edge presentations.  Fredericksburg.
My Own Chef - We cater bridal lunches, rehearsal dinners, elegant to country casual wedding receptions, wedding and grooms cakes, Sunday brunches, buffet and plated business lunches and dinners, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduation parties.  Fredericksburg.
The Rafter TS Wagon Company (RafterTS.Com) - Is an affiliate of The Yumm Factory Cafe and Catering, and is a Texas Monthly Magazine award winner in Lampasas, Texas.  Rafter TS is a western theme chuck wagon cooking catering specialist.  Lampasas.  5/11

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Genuine Oyster Bar & Dance Hall - "The Pearl of Bastrop" established in 1985, the Genuine Oyster Bar & Dance Hall is housed in a century-old building located in historic downtown Bastrop.  Long a favorite of locals.  This small dance hall has a capacity of 300, providing a more intimate experience.  The dance floor is directly in front of the stage and is made largely from the building's original wood flooring.  Full bar and kitchen.  See their MySpace page here.  Bastrop.
Buc O'Brian's - Proud to serve a variety of exciting mixed drinks, great music, dancing, karaoke, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, and top video games... all kinds of fun.  Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Brewing Company - Old-world charm in historic 1890's rock building.  Stay the night above exceptional restaurant and brewery.  12 bed & brew rooms.  Fredericksburg.
Friendly Bar Bistro - Hill Country wines, beer, and entertainment.  You will find cozy nooks to gather with that special someone, quaint tables on the porch and covered sidewalk, and close-up friendship nearer to the wine bar.  We have regularly scheduled live entertainment which may include country western, jazz, pop tunes, or chamber music; and otherwise a variety of background recorded music, oriented to relaxed, soft, easy listening.  Next to the Courthouse Square in Johnson City.
Hondo's on Main - Good food and drinks - "Live Texas Music - Friendly People."  Fredericksburg.
Phil's Firehouse - (Old Comfort Turn Verein) Is located on the Cypress Creek in a quaint little town in the Hill Country of Texas.  The Comfort Turn Verein, the first regular social club in the community, was organized in 1860 and Phil's Firehouse continues German pioneer pastimes with an original handset 10-pin bowling alley that was added in 1901.  Come join us with the best live Texas music in the Hill Country with red hot musicians every weekend.  Comfort.

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Becker Vineyards - Winery, cellar, B & B, lavender, and gift shop.  Join us by the hearth of an open fire in the winter, or on the porch during the spring and summer overlooking our vineyards and lavender fields.  Stonewall.
Fall Creek Vineyards - European wine-making tradition and California technology with Texas Hill Country soil and climate.  Has received national attention for their award-winning wines.  Tow (northeast of Llano).
Fredericksburg Winery - Has been associated with the Texas wine industry since 1978.  Fredericksburg.
Grape Creek Vineyard - One of Texas' award winning wineries that uses premium quality grapes to make premium quality wine.  Romantic getaway for tours and tastings with a bed and breakfast above the tasting room gift shop.  Stonewall.
Hill Country Wine Tours - The Texas Hill Country is home to 27 wineries and is currently the 2nd most popular wine destination in the U.S.  Hill Country Wine Tours provides safe and comfortable transportation to many of these area wineries.  This is an excellent way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, girl's day out, bachelorette parties, quinceaneras, or any special occasion, in style.  Kerrville.  10/10
Texas Hill Country Wine - Torre di Pietra - Continues a Hill Country family tradition of farming and wine making that date to the late 1800s.  Fredericksburg.

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Crooked Creek Farm - A 6-acre specialty produce grower located in the small community of Jonah, Texas.  Living in the Blackland area, we specialize in herbs, seasonal vegetables, and aquaculture.  We are part of the Micro Eco-Farming Movement.  We cater to chefs with a “Garden Gate to Kitchen Plate” program growing produce requests from local chefs.  We also offer a full professional technical writing service for genealogy charts, as well as photography, research, media kits, and event planning.
The Locals Go Here - Reviews, menus, and directions to West Texas Panhandle restaurants from casual to elegant.  History of Amarillo, Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon, Cadillac Ranch, Old Route 66, and area ranches.

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