Outstanding! The food, service, and atmosphere are all top notch. What a hidden treasure in…read moreBlanco. Standouts were the fried cheese curd appetizer and homemade Rueben Pastrami sandwich. The sandwich is stacked high and the flavor is spot on. Service was excellent!

Blanco has some wonderful dining options! Seated out on the porch overlooking the river at the…read moregolden hour is a must! Our young waitress was attentive and the food was great! I ordered the chicken piccata and the portion was enough for me to have lunch leftovers the next day. The spinach artichoke dip appetizer was delicious. They can run out of some menu items (we got the last artichoke dip of the day), so have some patience and flexibility when ordering. I do wish the tables for 2 were slightly bigger, since it can get pretty cramped with drinks, apps, and entrees, and all the utensil caddy & condiments, but we made it work.

Real Ale Brewing is a huge place! The tap room is upstairs and you can walk out on the balcony…read moreand see the canning and kegging operations. They are mainly a brewery with some spirits (no ciders unfortunately.) My husband tried a couple different beers and liked them all. My margarita was a bit too strong (just personal preference!) There's a big outdoor seating area with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. There was a band playing tonight but unfortunately they only played for about an hour They have a wooed fired pizza building out front and boy was it good!!

Visited Real Ale Brewing Company on Sunday evening and fell in love! They really have a great area…read morefor entertaining, live music, yard games, craft beer, and pizza from the Oh My Pizza Pie food truck. We enjoyed our drinks from upstairs... A craft beer, a ranch water, and a Mexican Cola. We took our drinks down to the pizza food truck and ordered the garlic arugula, the pesto, and a cheese pizza. They are 10" wood fired in an 1000° pizza oven. All 3 tasted incredible with fresh ingredients and a tasty crust. I uploaded to QR code for ordering online (pre-order and eat on the grounds or take it to-go). My new favorite pizza spot! Follow Real Ale on social media for upcoming events!

Nice big convenience store in a small town. Great place to stop, especially for an ice cold…read morefountain beverage. Dr Pepper zero being my go to. Clean bathrooms large parking lot, lots of gas pumps, all the things you need.

3/22/26 Great stop at the Stripes on 281 while traveling in our Class A motorhome with our Jeep in…read moretow. The layout made it easy to get in and out, with enough space to navigate a larger rig without stress. Quick stop for fuel and essentials, and everything was clean and well stocked. Definitely a convenient and reliable stop when traveling through the area.

Google would make me shorten my review because i could go on for hours about how amazing this place…read moreis. I am obsessed now. We were only driving through and decided to stop and get random hotel. I had low expectations being in blanco and the star level of the hotel. HOWEVER, it's freaking amazing. I am very picky with my hotels, i stay in them 4 nights a week for 26 years,l every week. I usually stay in 4-5 star giant chain hotels like Hilton etc. I've had some bad stays with low star level hotels and fear the pictures and reviews are old or just wrong. I didn't even read the reviews for this place, i decided not to even look at pics, since i was driving through anyway i would just stop and see for myself. Well i didn't even make it past the front desk before i decided it was amazing and i was staying here for sure. The front desk gorgeous bombshell was super nice and took care of us super fast. We were in our room in minutes. I walk in the room and it is immaculate. Cutest rooms I've stayed in. The country rustic vibe. The barn door for a bathroom door. The giant couch. The living room and bedroom separate. Best part is the bed, it's SUPER COMFY, SOFT, really high off the ground which is good for me as a 6'1" man. The rooms were a little warm when we came in but after turning on both ac units it's nice and cool in here now. Shower and bathroom is gorgeous, water pressure was awesome, that's a big plus. I also walked around the building taking pics of everything for my reviews and loved the place even more. The deer heads all over the walls. I love taxidermy as my home is full of them also. My favorite part was the carpet that looks like Axis deer all down the halls. The courtyard in middle of the building is perfect for letting your dogs off the leash to run around and play on the fake turf grass. From the outside of the building you would never thing this place is as amazing as it is. I'm super impressed and i dont impress easily. Great job to the owner/owners who did this place right. This place should be marked as a 3.5-4 star at the least.

Why. Gem of a place! Very comfortable hotel . Had drinks and some bites after a wedding . Was…read moregreat. Definitely would stay there again.

Hubby and I came here for Thursday lunch. We were immediately greeting by the super friendly…read morehostess and seated immediately. Everyone was very friendly and well, we got drinks quickly. There was a very large party in the restaurant and a few other couples. We ordered the pick two option with hubby getting a 1/2 Caesar salad and 1/2 club sandwich, I got half cup of French onion soup and 1/2 chicken salad on a croissant. Even though it seemed simple enough we waited right at an hour for the food, assuming due to the large party I think the chef brought our food out himself and apologized for the wait. I thought that was nice. Hubby said his sandwich was okay, it was very messy with avocado on it and the salad was good. My chicken salad croissant was absolutely delicious. The croissant was perfectly buttered and toasted enough that it held together well and was flaky and not over done. The chicken salad was the best I've had in a long time! The French onion soup was nice and light and simple. Perfect for an afternoon lunch.

My favorite dish at Uptown Blanco is the Pescado a la Plancha. It's one of the best seafood dishes…read moreI've ever had anywhere. It's light, healthy, and above all absolutely delicious. For me, the trifecta of culinary greatness is achieved when a dish is delicious, healthy, and set at a reasonable price, and Uptown certainly excels at this. Highly recommend: 11 out of 10.

We had fun here. To be honest the parking is kinda bad, but we did go on a Sunday afternoon and…read morethat's on us. We really only stopped in for the beer. The beer menu is just wrong. Just tell your server what you are looking for. They had a Heff listed, but it was out. They had another on tap. Very good, not a lot a lot of cloves. I liked It very much. Very family friendly atmosphere. Inside and outside seating is available.

We liked this place. The buns!!! we shared a burger and a chicken sandwich. We preferred the…read moreburger. We also had regular fries and sweet potato fries, and both were really good. We also did get the fried pickles. We would not get those again. The service was good. The ambience was great. Definitely a place to take the guys with all their different beers on tap. Oh, and the tea was good!!

This is a small park right in the town of Blanco. We had a FHU site in the first / 50amp loop…read more Backing up wasn't a problem except for the tress across from the site. The branches are low and extend into the roadway. I had to pull them back while my husband backed into the site. They could have scratched the side of the coach if we hadn't done that. We asked camp staff to trim those back, but they never came. Pulling out of the site into the road had to be done carefully as well. Just enough room to miss those branches. Maybe we need to start carrying loppers :) Also beware of the fire ants this time of year and lots of mosquitoes. Poor water pressure. We actually didn't even have water at times (mostly during the weekend when the park was full) You can swim/float on the river right in the park. The town is small but you can walk or ride your bike there. If you go left when entering the state park, the roadway will take you to a city park. You can ride into town from there so you don't have to cross busy Hwy 281.

Blanco State Park (@blancostatepark) is a hidden gem in the Texas Hill Country, offering a peaceful…read moreriverside escape that feels both scenic and relaxing. Nestled along about a mile stretch of the Blanco River, this relatively small park delivers big on charm, making it perfect for a day trip or a quiet weekend outdoors. One of the standout features of the park is the low-water dam and walkway, which creates calm pools on one side and gentle flowing water on the other. Walking across it gives you beautiful panoramic views of the river, just like in your photos--calm water, limestone edges, and plenty of space to take it all in. The setting feels very serene, especially with the surrounding trees and open sky. The river itself is the heart of the park. Whether you're swimming, fishing, or just sitting by the water, it's a relaxing experience. The water is usually calm and shallow in areas, making it great for families, while deeper sections are perfect for swimming or paddling. Wildlife is another highlight--you'll often spot birds, turtles, and even ducks or geese hanging around the shoreline, adding to the natural vibe. The mix of cypress trees, limestone banks, and clear water really gives it that classic Hill Country feel. Beyond the water, the park has easy walking trails and shaded paths, ideal for a casual hike. These aren't intense hikes, but they're perfect for a laid-back stroll through nature. Picnic areas and campsites are scattered throughout, making it easy to spend a full day here or even stay overnight. Blanco State Park is not the biggest or most dramatic park in Texas, but that's exactly its appeal. It's calm, scenic, and easy to enjoy--perfect for relaxing by the water, taking photos, or just disconnecting for a while. If you're looking for a peaceful outdoor spot with beautiful river views and a laid-back atmosphere, this park definitely delivers.

There is no world in which this is a $180 night hotel. Spartan. Dirty. Stains in furniture that…read morelooked like lube. Gross.

A very nice and clean hotel with spacious rooms/hallways. The hotel's best attribute is its staff…read more The manager Krista went out of her way on multiple occasions to ensure our stay was a great experience. Every single employee that we came in contact with was super friendly/helpful and they were always smiling. There is a pool onsite and the water was crystal clear. The hot breakfast was your basic eggs, sausage and potato's and there was a selection of cereals, Chobani yogurt and bread/pastries. Coffee is available 24 hours a day and bottled water was free. Lastly, there is a well stocked full bar available inside the hotel.

The renovations are almost done and we had the opportunity to stay in a brand new room that was…read moresuper cute, clean, fresh but with a wifi issue. We were quickly offered another brand new room and it was smooth sailing from there. Love the styles of the rooms.....Feels new with a nice country vibe.....Service was very friendly and helpful and we would definitely stay again.

Thank you Blanco inn for making our wedding beautiful at the Casablanca. What seem to be a bad…read moresituation with previous venue canceling at the last moment Blanco inn saved our wedding day and was more beautiful than what we could imagine. Thank you guys again for everything.

Beautiful RV park in the river. Clean well maintained. Easy access. Quiet. A few full time RV's…read moreparked. An enclosed dog park would be very nice addition.

Though I had a brief visit, I think they have a great atmosphere. love to revisit the experience…read moresoon.