Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
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OPEN NOW - Closes at 9:00pm

1287 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River, this spectacular restaurant nestled under the shade of towering oak trees has been the perfect getaway for a unique casual dining experience for thirty years. Located in the historic district of Gruene just beneath the famous Gruene water tower, we opened in 1977, serving steaks and hamburgers from a tiny kitchen in the corner of the building. Our menu still features thick steaks and large hamburgers, but the restaurant also serves up popular South Texas fare like chicken fried steak, fried catfish, grilled chicken, enormous sandwiches, fresh fish and special dishes like tomatillo chicken and bronzed catfish. Fudge pie, the enormous strawberry shortcake and our signature Jack Daniel's Pecan Pie are famous desserts. A full bar with a good wine list and fresh squeezed lime margaritas are also big hits.Situated on a bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River, this spectacular restaurant nestled under the shade of towering oak trees has been the perfect getaway for a unique casual dining experience for thirty years. Located in the historic district of Gruene just beneath the famous Gruene water tower, we opened in 1977, serving steaks and hamburgers from a tiny kitchen in the corner of the building. Our menu still features thick steaks and large hamburgers, but the restaurant also serves up popular South Texas fare like chicken fried steak, fried catfish, grilled chicken, enormous sandwiches, fresh fish and special dishes like tomatillo chicken and bronzed catfish. Fudge pie, the enormous strawberry shortcake and our signature Jack Daniel's Pecan Pie are famous desserts. A full bar with a good wine list and fresh squeezed lime margaritas are also big hits.

Reviews

J.o. H.

07/13/2015

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Great food and atmosphere. There's a long wait but it's well worth it. Just a little FYI it's the second largest restaurant in Texas.

Ron D.

10/01/2014

Provided by YPmobile

Save your money

As someone who is currently an employee I just want to warn people about this establishment. Bring your own silverware; it disgusts me how much food and grime there is stuck on the silverware and how insignificant of an effort dishwashers make to make sure they are clean and ready for use. The food is improperly handled; I don't even think I have enough room on here to begin to describe how awful the fish is handled by kitchen workers. Kitchen staff hardly ever wear gloves and they are not mandated to wear nets or shave their beards so every once in a while we will find long strings of hair in some of the dishes we serve, but of course since managers don't want patrons complaining over "long waits" we simply pull it out and put it out for people to eat. Now doesn't that sound delicious? If that isn't bad enough I have to search through cups to find one that doesn't have soap in it or seeds from lemons. The repugnance of the food is hid behind layers of sauce, glazing, or garnishes and if you try to complain, well then all you'll get is a disgustingly "fresh" dish to replace the already disgusting dish in front of you. I will be placing in my two weeks soon for I cannot continue to watch people risk their health for something not even worth the plate it was served in.

Angela S.

06/16/2014

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Love this place. Live music outside most weekends. Friendly staff. The ribs are fantastic and all the desserts are great! Maybe a bit of a wait some nights but go, grab a cold beer or iced tea, and enjoy the outside patio and music. No reason to rush.

tktran23

01/07/2009

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excellent food and service!!!

The food was awesome! The steak was mouth watering, the blackended fish was so flavorful, the potato salad was to die for!!! Everything was DELICIOUS. Definitely would refer and return with family and friends. Thank you for an enjoyable dinner!

dizzy14u

01/14/2008

Provided by YP.com

The Best

The Gristmill not only has a great atmosphere, but great food too. Whenever I have company visit from out of town the Gristmill is on the list of to do's. The staff is always friendly and the entire menu is delicious.