First off, the oldest local neighborhood beer joint is CASH ONLY (although there is an ATM on…read morepremises)! Secondly, beer, wine and setups, so be ready. And now you're ready to come hang out! The bartenders are here to serve ya (tip well, the prices definitely allow for it)! Here you can sit back with the regulars/locals and enjoy a vast array of cold(!) beers for actually reasonable prices, play pool or shuffleboard, watch sports on the multiple tvs, listen to the juke box, and just enjoy your relax time (bonus: dog friendly patio).

Cold beer! Bring…read morecash! Pay as you go! Stay as long as you can! Old fashion dive bar - Texas hospitality !

We came by for Valentine's Day and had their flight. All the beer was good and flavorful. The…read morepickle beer was great, if you love pickles it's the one for you. The service was great as well - there are obviously regulars who go, which is a testament to their culture and service. It was nice inside and my boyfriend and I sat and played some games together- it was very chill. We look forward to returning.

This was a great little stop on our day out in New Braunfels…read more We were able to taste everything on tap, plus the bartender gave us samples of their beers that were in bottles. I enjoyed all the beers, especially the pickle sour and the Belgian Tripel. Definitely check this place out!

What a great find...... We stopped here after spending a couple of hours at a local park, we wanted…read morean appetizer and cold beer. Maps lead us to a close by brewery but we didnt like any of the beers after sampling them, so we searched yelp and found this place. My husband and I ordered beers off there menu which had a decent selection, and we ordered a couple of appetizers to snack on, everything was great. Service, drinks and food were all 5 star, my son was home from college and liked the atmosphere that much that he has applied for a summer job here this year haha. We will be back

Friendly staff, outdoor seating, ample parking (private lot and street) and delicious burgers! The…read morefreedom rings are very good. The fried green tomatoes were fine but I wouldn't order them again, they had a LOT going on; pimento cheese, several sauces/drizzles, just a lot. Our server was training a new server and they were great, very attentive, until closing time. They were shutting the restaurant down around us, we were the last table and had to ask for our check. It gave us a minute to finish our drinks, which was fine for us, but we knew they wanted to get out of there. All in all very happy with our decision to eat here.

Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I ate here the other day and was thoroughly…read moreimpressed with everything, but especially the service. Keegan was very attentive and thoughtful, and made the whole experience so warm and welcoming. Definitely the best server in town. The food was incredible - the sausage sampler is a great starter with a variety of good flavors, and the venison burger is one of a kind. These also might have been the best fries I've ever had. If you go, try them with the chipotle mayo or garlic aioli sauce (shoutout to Keegan again). The atmosphere is great - open but very comfortable. I loved sitting in the bierhalle. I will definitely be returning.

Last night we decided on a whim to eat out and picked Krause's from my bucket list. When we…read morearrived, they were hosting a ticketed event and the outdoor area was very busy, with the parking lot full. Fortunately, we were still able to get a table in the café without any issue. I'm giving 4 stars mainly due to the service. Our server seemed quite disinterested, and when we asked about the drink menu, it wasn't clear whether he was unfamiliar with it or simply not inclined to go through it with us. Either way, the experience in that area wasn't great. We ordered the Rueben fries, and Texas schnitzel and both were amazing, the food came out fresh and hot and we had zero complaints. The gravy with the schnitzel was so flavorful and the green beans were cooked to perfection. For dessert we ordered the hummingbird cake and wasnt let down by our choice. With better service this would have been a 5 star review for sure.

My husband and I love this place. It's always clean, the bartenders are friendly and the foo and…read moredrinks are great. We love bringing our dog and just relaxing on beautiful days. I was happy to see that they had a few more German beer options available this time (schwarzbeir), and would love to see it year round, or even Octoberfest (hint hint, wink wink). There is definitely something for every taste (beer, wine and coffee).

Such a great spot! Huge outdoor area with plenty of seating and a really relaxed, welcoming vibe…read more It's super pet-friendly and perfect if you want to hang out for a while without feeling rushed. There's lots of space to spread out, and the tree-covered setting makes it feel peaceful and shaded. They have a brewery and winery on site, plus a bakery with sourdough pizza, burgers, and baked goods everything we tried was great. There are also swings and open space for kids to play, and live music adds to the atmosphere. Perfect place to come with friends, family, or dogs and just enjoy the day.

Ordered takeout but service was awesome…read more I arrived too early for my order but the kind staff told the kitchen to fire my order and it came out faster than I imagined. I had the burger of the month (cool concept) which happened to be the "the tres hombres" which had the perfect kick w/ those fried jalapeños And the bacon was so crispy!!!! Wife had the bacon mushroom swiss burger which was also good cause it had lots of mushrooms + onions. Tots as an option is chef's kiss. We were def impressed w/ this place. The decor and vibes are very nice, so we def plan on coming back and dining in Grain of salt- parking is a bit hard. So be prepared!

I don't know why we had not tried this place as it is on my list of places to try. However, that…read morechanged this week, and I'm glad it did. Now that tourist season is over, New Braunfels is back on my areas to eat list. We decided that we would try this on a weekday night. We used one of apps for driving directions to get to this place. That turned out to be the only bad thing about this trip. For whatever reason, it took us on a very circuitous route. If I had known that it was located across the street from Pat's Place, I could have driven straight to it. When we finally arrived, I was not sure it was open. Also, signage was poor, so we didn't see it right away. When we did get into the parking lot, parking was easy, and we were able to get next to the entrance. We walked in and were greeted immediately by the young lady behind the counter. She was very friendly, and finding out it was our first time, she explained the entire process for us. Seeing they had Hatch Chili for the Down the Hatch burger, I knew what I had to have (Have you had Hatch Chili on your burger? Once you try it, you will never go back to typical burgers). My wife ordered the classic burger fixed just like she likes it. We also ordered an order of fries. Our food was made fresh and delivered quickly. The lady that brought our food to the table turned out to be the manager, and she was so nice. In fact, she even gave us a free ice cream for dessert:) Our food was piping hot and made just as we ordered. I took one bite and said I'll definitely be coming back. My wife loved her food too. In addition to the burgers being great, I have to say that the fries might have been the best I've ever had. Seriously! They were just crisp enough, hot, fresh, seasoned well, and nongreasy. After finishing our meal, we went to try the ice cream. The young lady working the ice cream stand was so friendly. She explained how they make their own ice cream and wanted us to try as many samples as we wanted. We decided on the salted caramel as it was so good:) She also told us that they had another location in Gruene, and that we should try it when visiting. Will I return? Definitely - the folks were really friendly, the food was great, and the ice cream for dessert was fantastic.

The Pour House is a cool outdoor venue to just chill with your favorite people and enjoy some good…read moremusic. Plenty of seating options from stools to Adirondack chairs, as well as fire pits for those chilly nights. They don't actually serve food, but there is a food truck outside the entrance. I don't know if it changes, but this truck offered tacos and quesadillas that night. We didn't have any. Drinks are just OK. Beer selection is poor if you're a picky beer drinker. The margaritas are from a machine and a little on the weak side. Since I was the DD, I ordered a soda and it was awful. A lot of bars go cheap and serve off-brand sodas because people will mix them with alcohol and not notice that they aren't the "real deal." I couldn't drink it. It was so bad, I shuddered after every sip - and then I gave up. I ordered a water, and that was just as terrible! I don't know if it's the dispenser gun that carries over the flavors of everything else that comes out of it, or the ice is funky, or what, but I couldn't drink that either. I wish they'd have bottled water or something. Canned soda? Something that will make it enjoyable for everyone, not just the alcohol consumers? Being an occasional DD, there has to be something for me to enjoy, too, since I'm the one who decides how long we'll stay and when we'll leave if it's not good. Service was walk-up to the bar. Still, I give it 4 stars just because the overall vibe is really cool and the band we love was playing that night.

Not much color. Is what it is, I mean, we know it's in New Braunfels. Went on a Wednesday night…read more Ordered a Dos and a margarita. Come up to $13. That wasn't bad. They had a live band this night. Loved that. Soul something. Pretty good set. The place itself was nice. A lot of seating and room to move around. I only wish they had food or some sort of dedicated food truck close by.

My wife and I had an amazing time here on our anniversary. We were so blessed by the staff and the…read moremusic. We will be back FOR SURE!

This is a very nice, low-key, chill spot that feels upscale when you walk in, but still casual…read moreenough to relax and enjoy yourself. The ambience is really well done. It has a classy, tasteful speakeasy vibe without feeling overdone or pretentious. They also have a private room that would be great for a special group gathering or a more intimate celebration. The grand piano in the room adds a really elegant touch and makes the space feel even more elevated. We went on a Monday night, so it's hard to say what the normal energy is like on a busier evening, but the overall atmosphere was still very pleasant. Service was friendly and attentive, which I appreciated. The only thing I would have loved was a little more creativity or guidance with the cocktails. The space gives the impression that you're about to get a true mixologist-style experience, but the recommendations we received were pretty standard, like Old Fashioneds and martinis. We were hoping for something a little more unique or original, maybe a twist on a Sidecar or an elevated take on a classic Old Fashioned. That said, it's still a beautiful spot with great ambience, pleasant service, and a very nice overall feel. I would definitely go back, especially on a busier night to see the full vibe.

For several years, I have been the person responsible for cooking the family Thanksgiving dinner…read more Although it is not a task that I dislike, it does take some energy to get it on the table. Fortunately, if it can be considered fortunate, I had a total reverse shoulder replacement surgery a week before Thanksgiving this year. That gave me a "get out of kitchen" pass. We decided that Thanksgiving would be held at my son's house in New Braunfels. He and his wife have an 11.5 month old baby, so it's easier to do it there anyway. To simplify things, they shopped around, looking for a ready to serve, prepared Thanksgiving dinner. They selected the Black Whale because it was the most affordable, and they had heard good things about the place. The dinner package came with a turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, greenbean casserole, and a pumpkin or pecan pie. They chose the pecan pie. When my daughter-in-law went to pick up the meal, the Black Whale had also thrown in a loaf of bread and a small loaf of cranberry cornbread. Altogether, they more than gave us our money's worth for this meal. Everything about the meal was good. The turkey was moist, juicy, and flavorful. I don't know how they cooked it or how they prepared it before cooking, but it definitely had flavor throughout. The dressing came in a little round foil pan and looked like some kind of rolls. It was absolutely delicious! It had a little bit of turkey meat in it that gave it a great mouth feel. But the seasoning was what really made it great. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and delicious, even though they were a little runnier than I like. The gravy over all of it was very good. I am not a very big fan of green bean casserole. I liked it back in the day when it first started showing up. But, after so many decades, I'm kind of over it. This was really delicious. It had lots of extra flavors in it. I'm pretty sure they used bits of ham. Since I am a boomer, the green beans could've been cooked a little bit more. My generation likes them cooked to death. I really don't remember my mother using fresh green beans for anything back in the day. I wish they had given us a much larger loaf of the cranberry cornbread. It was amazing. I had never tried a cornbread with fruit in it before. This was moist, sweet, and tart at the same time. The pecan pie was very good. I only wish I had had some whipped topping or vanilla ice cream to put on it. It could've been homemade. I don't think there's really much they could have done to make this a better Thanksgiving feast. Our family was very happy with it. Kudos to the Black Whale for a job well done!

Food here I don't really grab much food, but their wings are pretty good. Service is always great…read morebehind the bar. This is the old new Braunfels and a lot of people love their service that they bring to the table. Ambience is like a cheers bar. Everybody will know your name eventually

Food is always amazing. Service is stellar. We love hitting up Alpine Haus!…read more I would say hands down the best authentic German spot around these parts. Thanks for always filling our bellies & the good times!!

Ach Du lieber ya'll ! In New Braunfels with its German heritage, you would expect a great German…read morerestaurant. Alpine Haus delivers in spaten! For our first time, we had the brie appetizer to start. Wowzers! An entire brie wheel, covered in almonds with beautifully soft marbled bread. It would easily satisfy a party of four. I had an excellent rouladen (exactly like my German grandmother made!!) Delicious!! and hubby had a tasty chicken Rahm Schnitzel (creamy mushroom sauce with chicken) which was devine. Our server was wonderful, friendly and so helpful. Great German ambiance. Small authentic German restaurant. Come hungry, come ready for an awesome treat.