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    Gonzales Bistro

    4.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Ambiance enhanced by black and white photos of stars of the past.
    Mark W.

    Who would think that Gonzales would have such a tony restaurant? We made the 36 mile drive from Seguin to try this new restaurant and found it punching well above its weight. The photo attached gives a hint of the ambiance, but there is also a bar that adds to it. We sat there waiting for our table and had Pisco Sours that transported us back to Peru. Any bar that offers Pisco is a winner in my book. As I often say, you can bet the food will be good if the bread is good, and that held true here also. We had focaccia with prosciutto baked in, dipped in olive oil followed by splitting a steak that was excellent. Gonzales is rich in early Texas history, so dinner at the Bistro followed by an overnight at a historic B&B would be just what the doctor ordered.

    Kombu marinated waygu.
    Susan B.

    Wow! Who would of thought...a classy menu with such bold expoding flavors and plating to the T! Great ambiance and Service.

    Fried Antelope
    Aaron A.

    What an incredibly cool little place! I was immediately struck by the ambiance when walking in. The decor is perfect in that it pays the utmost respect the history of the location while still making it chic. Exposed unpainted wood beams, original brick, and old floors with chipped paint contrast perfectly against the deep red walls, row of couches, and black and white photos. The combination of natural light from the street, smooth jazz, and modern fixtures is perfect in the same way. Though relatively new, the restaurant feels long established, without being at all campy or dank. Service was excellent. I was greeted quickly. Both the hostess and my waitress were well spoken and friendly. My glass was always full. The menu is not what you'd expect in a small town. I reviewed it and liked everything I saw, so my only instructions to the waitress were to surprise me with anything but steak and bring a glass of the recommended wine pairing. I was rewarded with a generous serving of fried antelope and decadent mashed potatoes with a perfect glass of Cabernet. I would never have ordered it for myself because I've heard that antelope is terrible, but to my surprise, it was phenomenal. Almost bougie chicken fried steak, but that description insults the sophisticated flavor and the presentation. The mashed potatoes were thick, plentiful, and laced with garlic. Delicious. For dessert, I chose the pears. Fantastic! You must try this dish. I won't bother trying to describe dessert because I can do it no justice. The wordsmith yields to the chef! I don't know what else to say, except that this is the sort of place you drive to the next town-- or the next state for. This is the first time I recall visiting Gonzales, but will not be the last, if for no other reason than THE Bistro.

    Poached eggs - swapped the bacon for vegetables
    Tina M.

    I don't know why chef Parind Vora decided to open his classy bistro in Gonzales but I'm so grateful he did! I went tonight to celebrate my birthday and everything was amazing! A good blend of casual and upscale, Gonzales Bistro is located right in downtown Gonzales, a few steps away from Texas Heroes Square. The restaurant's subdued ambiance creates an atmosphere of intimacy and comfort. This is the type of bistro I would expect to see in my hometown of Quebec City, in Montreal, or perhaps New York City. It is a wonderful anomaly to find such an old timey, classical bistro formula in a southern town like Gonzales. Everything we ordered was amazing, from the drinks to the tasty appetizers, the desserts, French press coffee and loose leaf oolong tea. The buffalo cauliflower, the perfectly charred brussel sprouts and the petite shrimp cheesy dip were all perfectly delicious. My husband reports that the lobster bisque and the escargots he ordered and devoured were also fabulous. Prices are not cheap but the food is amazing, so it doesn't sting at all to spend a few extra dollars for a meal that is truly memorable and well put together. The staff was attentive, kind, and very professional. Gonzales Bistro encourages making a reservation before showing up so don't hesitate to use their website to do so before you show up. There are many tables but even on a quiet and slow Wednesday night at least half the room was filled up. I sincerely hope locals support this business as I want to keep enjoying this bistro and its amazing menu! I look forward to my next visit already...

    Evelyn C.

    Gonzales is a small town with many local favorite restaurants. The new Gonzales Bistro is a great addition. The food is different from your normal small town fare, including meats and seafood from other parts of the world. Tonight's dinner of Hawaiian red snapper, shrimp and PEI mussels in a wonderful wine sauce did not disappoint! It is a little pricier than most of our venues, but the experience is worth the price.

    Wagyu beef over grits
    Kirsten A.

    Great place for drinks and dinner. Excellent wine selections and a wide variety of cocktails. Enough to choose from on the menu without being overwhelming. Great addition to the Gonzales community!

    The restaurant serve's amazing Tamahulk steak. Very attentive wait staff and drinks and apps are amazing. Definitely recommend!

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    Delicious! ! Just might be the best place to eat in Gonzales. I am no doubt coming back:

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    This is a wonderful little gem in Gonzales, not the norm. Great food great wine and a super cool building

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    Napa Flats Bistro - Crispy Brussels

    Napa Flats Bistro

    4.5(136 reviews)
    102.2 mi

    This evening, we decided to find a place to eat on our way home from Aggie Town. We looked online,…read morechecked out the menu, and decided to give this place a try. We made it just in time because there was no wait and the restaurant wasn't crowded yet. We were greeted by Connor, who was a pleasure to have as our server. He made great recommendations and gave us his honest opinions about the food and drinks, which we really appreciated. I had the citrus chicken, while my family ordered the mushroom ravioli and spaghetti. Everything was delicious, and the fresh-squeezed lemonade was wonderful! I also tried a lavender mocktail. It was okay, although I think it may have tasted better as a cocktail. By the time we were ready to leave, there was a wait, so we were glad we arrived when we did. There is also plenty of outdoor seating if you prefer to dine outside. We really enjoyed the flavorful dishes, the friendly service, and the overall experience. We'll definitely be back again!

    Ate here for the first time. We ordered the Tony's Bow Tie pasta, Pepperoni Artisan pizza, Melted…read moreRaclette, Palo Alto Dip, Crispy Brussels, Escargot, Citrus Chicken, and the Beef Bourguignon. Nothing special with the escargot, but it was still delicious. The crispy brussel sprouts were good, but the balsamic glaze through my family off lol, but I still loved it. Nothing special about the pepperoni pizza at all. The melted Raclette was really fancy and delicious. They came out with melted cheese and scraped it onto our bread and prosciutto. Palo Alto dip was weird, but pretty good too. I don't think I've ever eaten anything like that. The bow tie pasta was ok. The Citrus Chicken and Beef Bourguigon were very tasty and flavorful. Overall, a bit pricey, but the food portions were generous and the quality on some of these dishes were worth it. The staff here were fast and friendly. Lots of tables to dine at to include outside in a tent, buuut it's summer so indoor sounds better lol. Lots of parking as well.

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    Justine's Brasserie - Crudo

    Justine's Brasserie

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    54.0 miEast Austin
    $$$

    Justine's has been on my list for far too long, so I finally made a reservation and went in with…read morepretty high expectations. There's an empty lot next door for parking as well as some street parking, but both are pretty limited and hard to come by. If you can Uber, I recommend it. The outdoor tent setup is really pretty and feels like a romantic date night and the main dining experience, while the inside is much more basic, but air conditioned. We were seated indoors which was good since it had just rained and the weather was quite muggy. Our unfriendly waiter (so French) came over right away to take drink orders. Our group consisted of one beer drinker, one cocktail sipper, one soda guzzler and one water drinker. The drinks were very good. For appetizers we started with the grilled octopus and escargots, both of which were delicious and the stars of the meal. For entrees two of us ordered the steak frites, also ordered bolognese, and côte de porc. Nothing was bad at all, but nothing really stood out either. For dessert we tried the crème brûlée and chocolate ganache, which were fine to finish the meal. If you go, definitely get the grilled Spanish octopus, that was the standout dish for me. For a party of four, our bill came out to $360 plus the tip. I'm glad I finally tried it, but with the higher prices and kind of average food, I don't feel a strong urge to come back anytime soon. Maybe in good weather I would uber over for some drinks and great appetizers.

    Five words. OBSCENELY OVERPRICED AND ABSOLUTE SLOP…read more AVOID THIS PLACE!!! My rating is a NEGATIVE 10, however that choice is not available. Sam L. is correct in his review. It bears repeating. OBSCENELY OVERPRICED AND ABSOLUTE SLOP. I went there for my birthday, and I need a redo of my birthday. I cannot comprehend how ANYONE could rate this as not poison. I was sick during the night from this food. It was just awful. The only good item was the fresh baguette that was served with the escargots. The escargots were flavourless and obscenely overpriced. I requested salt. It did little to redeem them. I had the absurdly overpriced duck - $45. It was flavourless, dry as a bone, miniscule in size, served with frisée (awful), and an overabundance of roasted potatoes. $45 for this is a crime. I would not serve this to a starving stray dog. The plate was clearly designed to extract maximum profit for a tiny strip of dry duck. The fat on the duck was equivalent to to the minimal amount of protein. My dinner companion and I ordered pomme frites as a side. We imagined that it would be a reasonably sized side plate. They brought a TUB. It was a serving bowl size. We commented about this and the staff say that they like to 'make sure that people are fed'. I certainly appreciate the sentiment, but oh my, not THIS place. I had the special desert. Nope. It was an abysmal failure. It was supposed to be a coconut rice pudding with mango sauce. It was served with a flavourless piece of millefeuille on top. Pointless. The rice pudding and mango sauce were pre-cooking school level. Again I revisit the pricing on this. Criminal. I was out with a friend who was kind and generous enough to take me out for my birthday, so I put on a brave face. This place should shut down immediately. It is a revolting excuse for food. Actual excellent french food can be found in NY for FAR less than these prices. I will cook a french meal (satisfying and delicious) for any person who disagrees. This place is a trashcan. PLEASE I beg of you, do NOT waste your money! Stay home and cook, or take me up on my offer.

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    Justine's Brasserie - Rather disappointing chocolate mousse. Tasted more like pudding, and topped with store-bought whipped cream from a can.

    Rather disappointing chocolate mousse. Tasted more like pudding, and topped with store-bought whipped cream from a can.

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    La Frite Belgian Bistro

    La Frite Belgian Bistro

    4.3(719 reviews)
    62.5 miDowntown, Lavaca, Southtown
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Don't let the outside--or even the inside--fool you. La Frite Belgian Bistro may not look like…read moreanything fancy at first glance, but sometimes the best dining experiences come from the places you least expect. Normally, when you walk into a restaurant during peak dinner hours, around 5:30 PM, and see only two other customers, you might start questioning whether you made a mistake. Well, not this time! When I walked in, there was no hostess waiting to seat me. You simply find a table that's available and make yourself comfortable. Fortunately, that wasn't exactly difficult this time around--the place was practically empty. La Frite offers a daily prix fixe menu for around $43, and I decided to give it a try. It started with a carrot soup. Now, let me be clear: I hate carrots! But somehow, this was one of the best soups I've ever had. Creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly delicious. If you can make someone who hates carrots enjoy carrot soup, you're doing something right! For my entrée, I went with the Steak Diane served with frites. Hmm... hmm... hmmm. That's honestly all I can say! The steak was delicious, the sauce was packed with flavor, and the frites were the perfect accompaniment. Dessert was chocolate, and it was just as satisfying as the rest of the meal. Overall, both the food and service exceeded my expectations. This is definitely one of those restaurants where you shouldn't judge the book by its cover. The unassuming atmosphere might make you hesitate when you first walk in, but the kitchen is clearly serious about the food. The only downside for me was the Belgian beer I ordered. It was very good, but definitely on the pricey side. Would I come back? Absolutely. If you're in San Antonio and looking for something different, give La Frite Belgian Bistro a try. Don't let the empty dining room fool you--there's some seriously good food coming out of that kitchen!

    La Frite is a charming Belgian restaurant tucked away in Southtown and perfect for a date night…read more Within walking distance of The Friendly Spot, Hemisfair Park, and other nearby attractions, it's a cozy hidden gem with plenty of character. The daily specials are always worth checking out, but the real stars of the menu are the incredible mussels and frites. The mussels are flavorful and expertly prepared, and the crispy frites make the perfect accompaniment. The intimate atmosphere, attentive service, and authentic Belgian fare create a memorable dining experience every time. If you're looking for a unique spot for a romantic evening or simply want outstanding mussels and frites, La Frite is definitely worth a visit.

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    Saveurs 209

    Saveurs 209

    4.3(42 reviews)
    62.4 miDowntown
    $$$

    Saveurs 209 is one of those places that completely surprises you. From the outside, it's…read moreunassuming, but the moment you step inside, it feels like you've been transported to a charming French pâtisserie. The croissant was everything a croissant should be--beautifully laminated, impossibly flaky, buttery, and so light that it melted away with each bite. But the true star for me was the lemon meringue tart. It was genuinely life-changing, striking the perfect balance between bright citrusy tartness and just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite was thoughtfully crafted. What really sets Saveurs 209 apart is the attention to detail. The pastry flavors feel intentional and refined, never overdone. Even the staff speaking French adds an extra layer of authenticity that adds to the experience. If you're craving delicious pastries, Saveurs 209 is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the display case.

    We saw this place and the website and decided to give it a try for a late lunch and bakery items to…read moretake home. We walked in and stood at the counter making decisions on what to try. A woman with her back to us was counting the till and other stuff. Never acknowledged us or looked up. My wife and I talked back and forth about what we wanted...no acknowledgement from the lady.... I then saw a sign that said no crepes after 2. Being 6 minutes after 2 at that point, I finally said, excuse me, can we still order crepes? Looking up at the clock and then back down said no. They close at 3, but really 2....

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