My wife & I visited Granite House on a recent Fredericksburg anniversary trip on the recommendation…read morefrom our Airbnb host and had a great visit. Overall, 1 of our favorite food stops on this trip! Our order consisted of 1 order of bang bang shrimp, 1 spinach & artichoke dip appetizer, a shared seared salmon dish (not pictured), 1 blackberry margarita (not pictured), & 1 blueberry mule (not pictured). For me, the best part of our order was the bang bang shrimp. If I get to go back I'll just order 2 of those & call it good! The spinach & artichoke appetizer was good, but offered a pretty standard flavor profile. The seared salmon was the best salmon dish I've tasted in a long time, paring nicely with the mashed potatoes & roasted veggies that came with it. Both cocktails were amazing, but my wife said the blackberry margarita was fantastic. The most negative thing about GH was extremely limited indoor seating availability & the lack of reservations, but now you've been warned. It was a short trip for us, but we will be back to GH on our next visit to Fredericksburg for sure.

This place has a home feel to it. I ordered a chicken plate that had a creamy dense sauce. It was…read moredelicious. I took a picture. The person that went with me had beef. But the chef did not cooked the meat medium rare. It was well done and it was still delicious . The Manager provided a compensation for the error. The Chef might have had an off day.. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I was too full to order desert. I will go back and try the banana foster. The table next to is ordered it. The desert was enough for 2 people to share. The establishment is beautifully decorated. I recommend this place.

Our friends are Stone House wine club members and we always try to tag along as we love their…read morewines. Stone House sits high above Lake Travis and provides beautiful views as you sip their Texas wines. Here you can enjoy their Australian or Napa inspired wines either in their AC cooled lounges or residing in one of their Adirondack chairs and enjoying the view. One of our Favs is the 2019 Angela's Wish Barossa Valley. This a Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz red blend. This is a very complex wine with a strong tannin finish. I love a good Malbec and their 2022 Malbec Napa Valley is good err great. It pours dark ruby red with an oak finish. Stone house offers wine tastings, a chef's five course pairing, and a deep dive wine master class. They do have weekend grilling, themed dinners, and a very interesting menu to accompany your wine. Do check out their website for their menu and event calendar. Reservations are highly recommended for a weekend visit

Beautiful landscape...maybe make front entrance to actual building more than just a door, haha…read more We love Carole and Carolyn. They make recommendations and know what we like. The Australian wine is superb and the food is interesting with nice tastes. We joined our first day there. Love that you get a nice pour each time you attend with your membership. Love it and very convenient from Austin or Marble Falls. They have a lakefront that is very nice to relax at. Bring your dogs but you don't see kids running all around. Makes for a nice relaxing afternoon. Thanks for the warm welcome every time. Try them...it's very nice.

Amazing happy hour…read more All day Sunday!! $6 drinks - we tried the Rosa Luna cocktail - delicious!! Loved this Also pomme frites and escargot both on happy hour menu We loved both - super good and we would get this again!! We sat at the bar but the booths are really cute Decor and building is definitely antique Service was great - bartenders are always available

Cool downtown French spot - great cocktails and drink selections! I think I like the drinks better…read morethan the food here, but they have a lot of good classic French fare on the menu. Food: Came here specifically to try bouillabaisse since it's pretty much the only restaurant in Austin that makes it. Large portion of seafood and very filling from the bread! The soup was a bit salty, but probably expected from the seafood. Also ordered the quail dish - this one was a bit underwhelming, decent but nothing special about it. I would say the drinks are really nice here - they have a large variety of absinthe and comes with a very cool water drip vessel. Service: Great service - came to check in often and offered some good insight into the different absinthe drinks. Vibe: Dark and moody - a bit on the rustic/industrial side but still a nice place for a date or a group. We could hear some music playing from the venues nearby which added to the ambiance.

Absolutely lit, bartenders are amazing The drinks?…read moreConsistently amazing. Whether it's a craft cocktail, a classic done right, or something off the specials menu, we've never been disappointed. The attention to detail and balance in the flavors shows real skill behind the bar. Whether we're starting the night or ending it here, we always have a blast. The bartenders hustle, the drinks are strong (and actually affordable), and the people-watching? Top tier.

10/10 recommend if you're visiting Austin. Bottle service, hookah & bar service is top tier.read more

We went on a raining evening which be careful of the line outside. We had a group of us which took…read morea bit longer to get in of course. I had cash on me so I went ahead and paid since the group primarily didn't. That's where it started to go downhill. You are supposed to get a cash discount which I handed the girl the money and the number expecting change back. Nope. Not even when I brought it up. Instead she just looked at me like what the heck when I asked for my change. It wasn't worth the hassle so I moved on. The indoor service was had to get to the bar with folks wanting to hang out there but way too crowded for that. There is only two bathrooms in there so be ready to stand in line if you need to go. Overall though good selection of music with wide variety of folks.

Stopped here for a Bachelorette trip! On the just bar side we were taken care of by Ricky, we LOVED…read moreRicky!! He even came to the karaoke side after and sang for us! The entire staff on the karaoke side was AMAZING we had the best time ever. Danielle (who we found out was the owner) bought us a round of Jello shots because she loved our vibes. We had such an amazing time that we came back the next night (tonight). We had the same experience if I could give more than 5 stars I would. This is the place I'd be a regular at if I was local. Come here with friends and have a blast and tip your servers!!! RICKY RICKY RICKY

Had an amazing date night. 725 had low lighting with a songstress singing both her own songs and…read morecovers that day. The menu offered caviar, and the various flavors that emerged from the other dishes complemented the taste of each dish. The drinks were also well-done. The only thing that didn't make this a five is that we were seated in an obstructed space where we could not see the singer and were pushed into the corner. I believe they were trying to use all the space they could to bring in guests but the seating chart seemed to be reviewed by someone who was still learning.

We ordered an espresso martini, French 75, and wagyu and lobster with caviar. We went for the…read moremonthly comedy night and it was so much fun!! The bartenders are amazing and it was a very quaint and cute part of the Fairmont Hotel. We will definitely return.

This bar is located in the Firehouse Hostel. In fact, it's a speakeasy hidden behind a sliding…read morebookshelf right in the lobby. It's rightfully named as the building was once an actual firehouse that was built in 1885. Like all good speakeasies, it's got dim lighting that accentuates the building's rustic, 1800s era architecture. Hip and cool interior design with vintage furnishings and accessories. It's cozy and comfortable. This popular spot gets busy and it's easy to see why. The hip decor and good service mixed with excellent drinks makes it apparent why they're so popular. They offer frozen cocktails (my fave) that often change. The craft cocktails are spectacular. The bar menu offers a variety of beer as well. In addition, they do an incredible mocktail and offer different varieties. If you're going for a cocktail, the daiquiri and paper plane are perfection.

I always enjoy going to Firehouse Lounge. I love the speakeasy feel and the hidden entrance. The…read morebartenders are always friendly and they make great drinks. The prices are more than reasonable. And the best part is the live music and vibes. They always bring great artists that bring energy and fun. This is easily one of my favorite spots in Austin.

This is my go-to spot for an after-dinner nightcap or a relaxed place to meet for drinks and…read moreconversation. The service has consistently been exceptional, and I particularly appreciate their impressive bourbon and whiskey selection. Over the years, I've visited for everything from informal business discussions to evenings spent with close friends. The intimate lighting, softly glowing candlelight, and thoughtfully curated ambiance create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Combined with a moderate noise level that allows for comfortable conversation, it's an ideal setting for both meaningful catch-ups and professional engagements.

Wow! Let's start with the well-trained staff and exceptional hospitality. Add in the well-curated…read moreholdings in this collection and this is a must-visit. Note: they are located in the lower level, with little to no signage so just walk down the stairs with confidence and open the door. Follow their socials to learn about events, including tastings.