January 23, 20196 yr Going to be there for a weekend coming up (Creekhaven Inn). Any recs for nice, foodyish restaurants?
January 23, 20196 yr Leaning Pear is always solid. If you don't mind a bit of a drive, head to Tillie's at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs. Awesome venue and unique food. Service is still working out the kinks, but is getting better every time we go there. Two years ago, I would've said Jobell Cafe & Bistro on RR12 just north of town. We loved that place. Not sure if it was new ownership, change in management or what, but we went a few months ago and it was literally one of the worst all-around dining experiences I've ever had. Flippant service, cold food, shitty music. I felt like we were eating re-heated Sysco at a shitty Chili's.
January 23, 20196 yr I don't know what the fuck a "foodyish restaurant" is, and I'm pretty sure I don't want to know. But the Bachmans have taken over Wimberley Cafe, and that dude can cook and she's a fucking real-life superhero, so they deserve a shout out.
January 23, 20196 yr Author 11 minutes ago, Beau Vine said: "foodyish restaurant" I don't want barbeque or local comfort food. Want a good wine list a few interesting protein takes and some interesting veggies.
January 23, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, Spaulding Smails said: Leaning Pear is always solid. If you don't mind a bit of a drive, head to Tillie's at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs. Awesome venue and unique food. Service is still working out the kinks, but is getting better every time we go there. Two years ago, I would've said Jobell Cafe & Bistro on RR12 just north of town. We loved that place. Not sure if it was new ownership, change in management or what, but we went a few months ago and it was literally one of the worst all-around dining experiences I've ever had. Flippant service, cold food, shitty music. I felt like we were eating re-heated Sysco at a shitty Chili's. Wow. I went to Jobell this weekend and had a wonderful experience. I have been there on an off night, but never experienced something like you described. I believe you. I'm just surprised. The owner is the same. This may not fit what you're looking for, but Community is a favorite. I've also heard good things about Blair House. https://communitybeergarden.com/
January 23, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, tigol said: Wow. I went to Jobell this weekend and had a wonderful experience. I have been there on an off night, but never experienced something like you described. I believe you. I'm just surprised. The owner is the same. This may not fit what you're looking for, but Community is a favorite. I've also heard good things about Blair House. https://communitybeergarden.com/ Community probably doesn't have enough "interesting protein takes." Service also frequently sucks. I think Blair House is probably what he's looking for.
January 23, 20196 yr 10 hours ago, tigol said: Wow. I went to Jobell this weekend and had a wonderful experience. I have been there on an off night, but never experienced something like you described. I believe you. I'm just surprised. The owner is the same. Interesting. I guess we need to give it another shot. The experience that time was literally so bad, it seemed to be indicative of a fundamental shift. I guess I shouldn't have been so judgmental.
January 23, 20196 yr 14 hours ago, tantric superman said: I don't want barbeque or local comfort food. Want a good wine list a few interesting protein takes and some interesting veggies. Based on the updated feedback from @tigol and your comment, Jobell may be worth a shot. As would Tillie's. I'd suggest a reservation at either of those if you choose that route.
January 23, 20196 yr Author Based on the above wife would probably like ambiance of Tillie's or Jobell for dinner, and Pear, Community or Wimberley Cafe for lunch. Blaire House looks good but looks like you are hooked into whatever they are cooking that day. Holding a reservation at Tillie's.
January 24, 20196 yr Would love to hear more Wimberley recs in general. In the process of buying a house there, so will be frequenting way more often.
January 24, 20196 yr I hear they have a kickass Johnny Carino's Edited January 24, 20196 yr by ztejas obv being a smartass. @hollywood jealous. Wimberley is great.
February 3, 20196 yr On 1/24/2019 at 10:35 AM, Hollywood said: Would love to hear more Wimberley recs in general. In the process of buying a house there, so will be frequenting way more often. Most of the restaurants here really suck. It's kind of baffling.
February 10, 20196 yr Author Tillie's was top notch. Thanks for the rec. About 30 minutes form Wimberley proper and in Dripping Springs. Service was great - felt like no kinks at all.
February 18, 20196 yr On February 9, 2019 at 11:22 PM, tantric superman said: Tillie's was top notch. Thanks for the rec. About 30 minutes form Wimberley proper and in Dripping Springs. Service was great - felt like no kinks at all. That's good to hear. They seem to be hitting their stride. Glad you enjoyed it.
February 18, 20196 yr On 2/9/2019 at 11:22 PM, tantric superman said: Tillie's was top notch. Thanks for the rec. About 30 minutes form Wimberley proper and in Dripping Springs. Service was great - felt like no kinks at all. Went to Valentines dinner there. It was fucking amazing and the service was top notch as well.
February 19, 20196 yr I asked someone not too long ago that lived there what the best restaurant in Wimberley was, he said everybody drives to the Hays City Store/Cafe, which doesn’t surprise me. Not really Wimberley but close enough I guess.
February 19, 20196 yr 19 hours ago, fluff said: I asked someone not too long ago that lived there what the best restaurant in Wimberley was, he said everybody drives to the Hays City Store/Cafe, which doesn’t surprise me. Not really Wimberley but close enough I guess. Hays City Store is one of our favorites for sure. Just not really "fine dining". Travis and Tamara took a gamble on that place. They have worked their asses off and they are killing it. Could not be happier for them. If you haven't made the drive out there, I'd highly recommend doing so on a nice spring evening. Awesome burgers. Great CFS. Good daily specials. And ice cold beer.
February 19, 20196 yr Don't know the HCS owners but have a mutual friend who is in real estate and mentioned they were considering or may have bought the tract of land behind them. Will be interesting to see what they do with that if true. After they expanded to put the bar and outdoor area in I don't think I've been back in the original building. Good selection of beers and consistent food/service every time we've been. Nice days can be crowded but hey, grab a drink and chill , people watch and such.
February 20, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, Mr.Hovis said: Don't know the HCS owners but have a mutual friend who is in real estate and mentioned they were considering or may have bought the tract of land behind them. Will be interesting to see what they do with that if true. After they expanded to put the bar and outdoor area in I don't think I've been back in the original building. Good selection of beers and consistent food/service every time we've been. Nice days can be crowded but hey, grab a drink and chill , people watch and such. We lived across the street from Travis and Tamara a few years ago when they went through the process of buying the old convenience store from the previous owners (other friends of ours as well). I don't think they ever thought it would blow up like it has. I can't tell you how happy I am for them. Like I said above, just truly good people that really work their asses off. I know they were talking about trying to buy the property you mentioned, so I really hope they were able to pull it off. That place could become even more of a mecca for daytrippers, motorcyclists and the like with more room to spread out and better parking.
February 20, 20196 yr Check out the Jesse Stratton Band when they play a gig there. Jesse's a Wimberley native son, super nice guy, and great musician.
February 20, 20196 yr 35 minutes ago, NorthLoop said: I've heard there is a legit Pizza Hut there. I'm literally eating it right fucking now, so don't judge me. Yeah, and HCS is good food and good people.
February 20, 20196 yr So was it determined that Leaning Pear is the best/most reliable nice restaurant in Winberley proper then? I need closure , and not to thread jack but would like to hear more recs for far SW Austin along Hwy.290 west to Dripping Springs and surrounding area. I'm hoping for a good beer/food venue to take over that big ass Trudy's that shut down.
February 20, 20196 yr Yeah, as far as Wimberly proper you aren't gonna have much good stuff to eat. Leaning Pear is about as good as it gets.
February 22, 20196 yr On 2/18/2019 at 4:29 PM, immamac said: Went to Valentines dinner there. It was fucking amazing and the service was top notch as well. pics no worky.(for me at least)
October 12, 20223 yr Anybody know the best place to watch the game this weekend in the area? Going to be in town for a wedding.
October 12, 20223 yr 59 minutes ago, Da Fino said: Anybody know the best place to watch the game this weekend in the area? Going to be in town for a wedding. Hays City Store Hildees Milddleton All 3 are not sports bars. Plenty of TV's, but you may have to request a channel change.
October 12, 20223 yr 59 minutes ago, tigol said: For the OP, this place is great! https://supperclubstx.com/ I can't speak to this, although we had a longer conversation about it with a local over a year ago. We were in Wimberley this past weekend, and saw it was open and looked pretty cool. But our initial understanding was that it was literally a club you had to join.
October 12, 20223 yr I can't speak to this, although we had a longer conversation about it with a local over a year ago. We were in Wimberley this past weekend, and saw it was open and looked pretty cool. But our initial understanding was that it was literally a club you had to join. You don’t have to be a member. Anyone can make a reservation. Members get special perks and get together once a week for cocktail hour. I considered it, but we decided not to join because we don’t eat out that frequently.
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