Easy drive to get to this picturesque spot and into the one and only Sotol distillery in the US…read moreOur group really enjoyed our tour by the warm, knowledgeable and energetic Kate :) and we all loved the taste of sotol This tour was recommended to me, and I am now recommending it to everyone for a group, a date, or an out of town visitor.

Such a fun vibe here for a nice afternoon. The flight of cocktails is so unique to be able to try…read moresome different options. Live music on the patio was a nice touch. We will be back for sure!

I love love a good dry wine ans honey yes this was the place tuday! It's after the weekend crowds…read moreans I pretty much have the place to myself ... so a wine tasting, lunch next door which was delicious and the afternoon sitting on deck with a class of sirah... chilling! My kind of day! Check this place out you will be happy you did!

I didn't have too high expectations about these wines, but let me tell you that their Seventh son…read moreVineyards Tempranillo 2020 is quite good. Pricey, but we need to support Texas wineries. The service at Salt Lick Cellars is outstanding, the sweet and very knowledgeable lady that took care of me was also an excepcional sales woman who knew all the details of the company, the vineyards and their wines. They have a really nice patio and...really nice BBQ just next door. If you are a Texan, or visiting Texas, this (and their BBQ restaurant next door) is one of those must to see and try places.

Vista is one of my favorite local-ish breweries. Day tripping to Dripping Springs for good…read morebreweries and wineries is such a fun thing to do. So, if there's a place I like, I'm gonna go again and again. Vista is one of those places. I like their approach to beer making. They are vigilantly local when it comes to ingredients and offerings. The brewery/restaurant sits on over 20 acres in hill country. Large, clean, and modern interior with large outdoor seating areas and patio setups. Picnic tables, fire pits, etc. The food is good, gang. Love the grilled sausage board and the cheese board (all local cheese). Soft pretzel & cheese also super good. Lots of other items in the menu that look incredible. Sunday brunch too. Farm to table. The pours...oh, the pours. Excellent beers! I love the black pilsner (Dark Skies), the chocolate notes come through in such an aromatic and roasty manner. The pale ale (Driftwood Pale Ale) is the perfect summer pour. It's light, crisp, and refreshing. In addition to the regular pours, they've got a lot of seasonal offerings too. They also serve wine/wine cocktails and n/an options. Spending a day in hill country? Vista makes for a nice stop!

My family and I went to Vista Brewing for dinner. We drove there, parked, and walked in. There are…read moreplenty of places to park. It's a very spacious indoor and outdoor restaurant with lots of seating and places to explore. As we walked in I noticed that it's very bright with a lot of windows. You order at the counter. When we walked up to the counter the menu was on the bar top. We looked at the menu and placed our order with the man working behind the counter. He was really cool and answered our questions. After ordering he gave us a number and told us to seat ourselves. After figuring out where we wanted to sit we went to the water station and grabbed some water. We looked around inside at the decor and talked while we waited for our order. We started with two sharables and each ordered the burgers of our choice. Unfortunately when they started bringing out our food they made an error in how it was made. We told them, the took the wrong order back, and after awhile they brought us everything and apologized for the error. Our sharables were the Grilled Chimichurri Avacado which comes with a half avocado, corn, and tortilla chips, and the Hummus Board which comes with hummus, veggies, and pitas. Both of these sharables were tasty in different ways. The Grilled Chimichurri Avacado was delicious. You could taste all of the delicious flavors and the tortilla chips were strong enough to hold a mix of the ingredients. The Hummus Board was also very tasty. The Hummus was garlic flavored and the veggies were fresh and crisp. The pitas were warm and soft. For my main dish I ordered the Driftwood Cheeseburger. It comes with a beef patty, bacon jam, onions, pickles, sauce, and cheese. I opted for no cheese. The burger meat was really good. You could taste the Smokey flavor from the grill on the meat. The bacon jam was sweet but not overly sweet and gave the burger a sweet and savory flavor. The pickles added texture to the burger. It was a really good burger. I ordered my burger with a side of kettle chips which were nice and crispy. Overall it was a great place to visit. The service was good, the atmosphere was spacious, nice and bright, and the food was fresh and delicious.

Picturesque! Cheers from Tuscany !…read more Bravo! This restaurant was well worth the drive. Trattoria felt like an escape to Tuscany. The outside and inside is a knod to Tuscany. I enjoyed my time here. Don't forget to get some gelato on your way out. The service was spectacular and the waiter was so knowledgeable about the menu . Now, let's get into what I ate. Appetizers: Bread- I'm not sure what the proper name for the bread is, but it was so good. The bread was like a warm hug. It had a welcoming taste. I can't even explain it fully. The texture was phenomenal. It was like a cornbread and a roll put together. Artichoke fritters- This dish surprised me. I didn't expect to like it so much. It was fried to perfection and flavorful. I honestly didn't need the sauce . Meatballs- The meatballs were the best I've had in my life. They were covered in a well prepared sauce. Entrée: Snapper with pesto pasta- My snapper was very flavorful. The only downfall of the snapper was the size. For the price, I expected a whole snapper. The pasta was good, but I'm not a huge fan of pasta. I also ordered brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were cooked very well. Dessert: Biscoff and almond gelato - This was a perfect ending to to a wonderful meal. The gelato flavors change often. I will definitely go again!

I'm awarding 5 stars for our two recent visits. But, there's a point I'd like to make. Yes, this is…read morea dining destination and prices are commensurate with the experience. For most pasta dishes, I'd hit Mandola's in Austin. Save about $10 an entree and some gas money. A few weeks ago I didn't want to venture too far off the ranch. Wife and I ended up at Lisina on Saturday. Calamari to start was crisp and not chewy. Caesar salad followed and was a nice example of the dish. Lisina is also a little skimpy on offering bread refills. We finished with drinks and the panna cotta. Just over $100 for this experience. WELL, the next day I needed to take mom out for her anniversary. Dad has long passed but I always try to do something special. Sunday highlights forthcoming. This time with mom and Rooster along we started with the carpaccio. The presentation really wowed because it looks like red plate until you realize all that color is shaved tenderloin. White plate underneath! The greens, parmesan, and aioli was one of the best I've had. Mom went for the gnocchi; Rooster goes for the Mezzaluna ravioli. This is now Rooster's fave restaurant. I went back to the appetizers section and selected the crab cake. Zero complaints on these dishes. Don't forget mom's wine. Gelato and cake to finish the meal. I think I've dined here once since my 2009 review. Yup, steak pics still accounted for on Yelp. Trattoria Lisina is still going strong in Driftwood. Expect $$$$, this meal was almost $300. Good food ain't cheap folks.

It was beautiful Hill country day the day after Christmas. Clear blue skies and a beautiful 76…read moredegrees. Great company and of course great wine. MY go to is the Sangiovese Reserve.

Every time we pop into the bistro we are so happy we did. Deviled eggs, crab cakes and Thai chicken…read morenoodles. So delish we got all of them.

We've visited this winery twice to try their tasting menu. Both times, the staff have been very…read morekind and helpful and it's been a great experience. We came as part of a larger tour across multiple Driftwood area wineries with reservations for their tastings. They have a set tasting menu and a staff member will guide you through each of the pours with explanations of the flavor profiles. On our last visit it was a mix of whites, reds and a sweet wine at the end. The pours are generous and all their wines have tasted great. You can order some snacks like a charcuterie plate on the side. The space is beautiful and I've heard they have a venue on the estate for hosting parties or weddings. They have a beautiful outdoor garden that makes for gorgeous photos or relaxing outside. Check this spot out on your next Austin area winery tour!

DFW is truly inviting with delicious wines, and the service was awesome as always. Mario, Richard,…read moreCourtney, and the rest of the tasting room staff were attentive, professional, and very knowledgeable about the wines. We will be returning there soon!

Thin Blue Smokery catered our wedding in March 2023, which was held at a venue in Hill Country,…read moreTexas. They were so incredibly easy to work with and the food was outstanding. We heard rave reviews from our guests, especially about the super tender brisket! The taco/nacho bar for the cocktail hour was a hit too! Can't recommend them enough for your catering needs, as well as their meal delivery service, which we recently signed up for. Thank so much team for helping make our wedding perfect!

Girl You Gon' Get It! That's right, you gon' get a kiss from your family and a high five, when you…read morecater in Thin Blue Smokery! Sweet Mama! The BBQ is honey on your lips! Mouth watering, Texas tasting and full of juice and spices, that we refer to in the South as Slap Your Grandma Good Eatin'! The kids will love The Mac & C! You will enjoy all the fixins'! I would recommend Dustin's Thin Blue Smokery with Five Stars! Affordable $$! Look for them at Dripping Springs Founder's Day Cook Off and other local contest! Cheer him on and maybe he will slip you a sample! Now that is Texas Good Eatin! YUM!

Beautiful building, nice ambiance, great wine selections and outstanding service…read more Definitely worth visiting.

Stop 1 on our wing tasting tour. Fall creek vineyards. The was my first time at this winery. We…read moretasted 5 wines - 3 whites and 2 reds. 1. Rousanne 3/5 2. Chardonnay 4/5 3. Sauvignon Blanc 5/5 4.Pinot noir 4/5 5. GSM private Reserve 3/5 Sharla our somolier was very knowledgeable about grape growth, wine composition and wine pairings. Our tasting room was horseshoe shaped, which made visiting very easy. Fall creek had other tasting rooms throughout the winery.. The vibe was super chill.