This place is amazing!! The atmosphere is so fun and it's the perfect place for any event! The owner is the sweetest person and the staff is amazing. So so homy and the prices are great! AND it's Dog friendly!! 10/10 will come back and keep in mind next time I'm in Austin! read more

This is a bit of a strange review to write. The beer is good. The atmosphere is cool. The food was better than ok, but not a 4 or 5 star. The two cooks in the open kitchen is what struck me as strange. I love the concept, but, watching them, I quickly realized why kitchens are hidden. The lady in the kitchen was different. I was ok with the entire thing, until there was a weird hair on the side of my salad bowl. I didn't notice until halfway through my salad. I choose not to complain due to the fact that my food was being prepared. Then. Then. As I walked to the restroom, I watched the lady cook take a nibble of the food at the prep station. I wanted to leave, but hubby said to give it a chance. My tacos and his shrimp tacos were NOT terrible. They were tasty. I'm just still a bit in awe over the entire "interesting " experience. read more

Can never go wrong with these guys. Their food and drinks are the best. Their Moscow Mule's are my favorite. Their staff is always on point and welcoming. Local favorite spot. read more

This restaurant has become my new favorite. The kale salad with Salmon is amazing. I love the flights. Service is fantastic.

My husband and I went for date night. It had just got done raining and management made sure we could get a table on the patio. Lucky for us we had a family move down for us so we can sit at the bar! We had great service and great drinks!! I had the Asian Chopped Salad which was really good! I can't wait to go back! read more

Update: one of the owners reached out to me, very kind and professional. I realize they are new and will have their bumps and hurdles in the beginning... we will definitely try again. Great outdoor tables... would go for a beer or glass of wine on a rare occasion. Not all that impressed. Not a great beer selection... they do love their IPA's... food over priced for what it is and quantity, not a lot to choose from, dessert was crazy expensive and not good. Needs a comfy, maybe woman's personal touch... I hope they do well and improve. read more

Super nice people. Great selection of beers local and national. Food is excellent Mac and cheese and steak skewers are very good. flavors not over powering. read more

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My wife took me here for Father's Day. After reading their reviews online...I was ready to stop in for a cold beer and some good food. The service was friendly, but as other reviewers stated...a little "energetic" with the constant trips to your table (better more than none, I guess). The establishment was very clean and inviting and the beer was very good. Unfortunately, I could not comment on the actual food, since we arrived at 2:50 and were told that the kitchen closed in 10 minutes. I noticed it was all brunch menu items and was in the mood for a bigger meal, so we ordered the House Chips instead. The chips were seasoned, but cold and clumped together...so you constantly had to break large clumps apart. They weren't really that good, but maybe just because they were cold. I was really looking forward to my visit here, so I was disappointed that it ended with a beer and cold House Chips. I was given a Father's Day card, that was signed by everyone there...so that was nice. Like I said, the service is definitely not lacking. I hope to return and try some different beer and the actual food selection. Definitely worth checking out. I'll update my review once I have more experience here. read more

Great service, live music, and food! Also...and there is no close second...the best beer menu in Lakeway + Bee Cave. We're very lucky to have Hops and Thyme in our neighborhood! read more

This is a hidden gem in Lakeway. Really good food options and large burgers. Good beer selection. There is a nice shaded outdoor patio and it is pet friendly. The service is really good, they work hard to make you feel welcome. Sitting indoors can be a bit smoky due to the kitchen proximity but we usually sit outside. read more

Pretty good beer selection for lighter beers, not so great for stouts and porters. Perhaps the selection rotates in the winter towards heavier brews? Food is both small and mediocre for the cost. If we went back, we certainly wouldn't eat there. read more

We just discovered this hidden treasure! We're always searching for restaurants that offer beautiful outdoor seating, great food, friendly people, reasonable prices, an open bar, and this place had it all AND had wonderful live music! Our server even introduced me to a new, locally made vodka which was great. My salmon was beautifully prepared, the vegetables were fresh and flavorful, my son & husband raved about their cheeseburgers, the bread tasted bakery-fresh, and the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the high quality! We're so excited to have found Hops & Thyme! read more

This place is the best. Adults only. Leave your kids at home so the rest of us can enjoy it. Thank you.

We went today on Father's day for lunch, they told us at the door it will take 45 minutes for the food and we didn't mind the wait. We ordered corn bread, two chicken waffle and two bruschetta burrata and two kids chicken and fries . We waited two hours finally the waitress brought just the kids meals after half an hour she came back to tell us the waffle machine broke down and if it is ok to bring pancake instead , so we said ok. Ten minutes later she brought the food The bruschetta bread was so greasy and oily had nothing to do with their website photo the tomato was soggy . The pancake was burned and cold and so was the chicken . The corn bread was greasy and the oil was dripping we couldn't eat it . This is all after two hours of wait and to be honest they were not that busy . I don't know why it took so long . it was a complete waste of time and money. I feel so bad for spending this occasion at this place. Will never go back and I don't recommend it at all. read more

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This place has everything for everyone, without being 'too much'. Best selection of beers, wines and cocktails that I've found in Lakeway (better than the Grove for sure). The menu is just right - you can get a great charcuterie board alongside a great burger or gazapcho and salmon. They have cozy outdoor seating (under oak trees) and a nice indoor space with a great bar center piece. If they had so-so service I'd keep coming back - but NO - they have GREAT SERVICE. It's the cherry on top! BONUS - my wife accidentally lost her wedding band through the boards on the deck. Our server (Nico, the spelunker!) crawled the full length of the deck (50 ft?) to retrieve the ring. He's our hero. Thank you Hops & Thyme - we will see you soon! read more

Came here for dinner tonight (Saturday January 4). It was only around 6pm and they'd run out of bruscetta. Then we had to wait over an hour for our entree. Hopefully this was a one off bad evening. read more

Great service and lovely patio. All staff were wearing masks and our server Eric was very kind and attentive. Fries and beer selection were excellent. read more

Stopped in with hubby without kids for an adult night out while traveling. Nothing disappointing about this great find on Yelp. Hubby enjoyed the wide selection of beers to choose from, thank you Ross for your suggestions. Now for the food... off the hook! We learned the executive chef, Nathan, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America; near and dear to us as we live close to it. From the charred carrots to the steak skewers, to the shrimp and grits ... everything was fresh and delicious. We will be visiting Austin again and will absolutely make Hops & Thyme a must for dinner. read more

Pleasantly surprised. Who'd have thought that a 'strip mall' restaurant would be so great! From the wine and beer selection to the very eclectic menu, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Kudos to Chef Nate! He had a moment to visit our table and introduce himself. He created the menu, the recipes and insists on only the freshest ingredients from his suppliers. His attention to every detail and his passion for cooking comes through in the food - quality and taste. Both Chef Nate's kitchen staff and Ross's front of house staff truly care about the customer experience. Congratulations Trent on hiring the best team. read more

First time in March and exceeded expectations. I had the black fried rice and PHP electric jellyfish IPA. I'd highly recommend to anyone that enjoys excellent food in a local (not chain) restaurant. read more

A nice neighborhood restaurant. We had great drinks and dinner outside. We visited during the Covid reopenings and the menu seemed to be different then their normal menu, but it was nice to sit outside at a restaurant! Tomato soup was a little salty, but the rest was good. read more

I wanted to check this place out with a buddy of mine. Their mushroom soup was excellent but their lamb sandwich was like eating a salt stick. Comes with fries. My buddy had an Italian sandwich with chips.. We had ice tea no booze and place is way overpriced 70 bucks for lunch for two ridiculous read more

Tonight was not the best experience. We wanted to sit outside, but the musician was so loud with a shrill voice that we had to move inside because our eardrums couldn't stand the pitch of the music. Certainly not what I'd call dinner music. Inside was rather Smokey from the open kitchen grill. The food was average and a bit on the pricey side for what it was. We've been here many times in the past, but this was not an experience we care to repeat. read more

A very eclectic, yet fun and delicious menu. Trent the owner is very nice and has provided the city of Lakeway with a very unique and tasty restaurant experience. I had the Mac and cheese, the chili,and the bruschetta and everything was delicious as well as fresh. Not much of a drinker but I did like the beer I had. If you are looking for a tasty, unique, and wonderful culinary experience, then Hops and Thyme is the perfect place. Thanks Trent for giving us such a gem of a place to eat at. read more

Food was fresh and delicious, cocktails tasted handcrafted (not too sugary) and staff were super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. Thank you!! read more

We had high hopes for Hops and Thyme but unfortunately we were very disappointed. The service was terrible and the food was mediocre. Our waiter left us without water most of the meal. He forgot the dressing for our salads and when we reminded him, he didn't bring us the dressing. Til we were already 1/2 through the meal. We are currently on the way to H‑E‑B to get more food because we were so unsatisfied with this meal. read more

I think this restaurant has a spectacular menu for being in Lakeway. Not many breweries can offer up farm table fresh fixings and healthy options. I especially dig the pasta carbonara and pork belly fried rice. The food can be salty at times but that doesn't bother me! The outdoor patio great, and offers an accommodating area for both rambunctious toddlers and pets. My only complaint is the thick smell of food cooking that looms over the seating area. So it's best to go when the weather is nice. Service can be hit-in-miss, but the owners make up for it by being very attentive to customers. read more

Okay honey, if you're going to set a table in Texas WITHOUT salt and pepper, you had better be able to bring it. Well, Hops and Thyme definitely brought it! The food we ordered was flavorful and well thought out. The seared goat cheese polenta was fluffy and (lightly) sweet, it went great with the seared salmon and roasted veg. They have a suprisingly large selection of draft beer and bottles of wine - the staff was very knowledgeable and made great suggestions in this arena too. We don't live out here but I would be happy to pop back in the next time we venture to Lakeway. It was a little too chilly to sit outside, but just a heads up, they DO have heaters outside and dogs are totally welcome. C'mon! read more

A friend of mine recommended this place to me and even though it was a bit of a drive, it was so worth it. I had the most amazing soup and salad! Like something sent straight from heaven into my mouth. The chef here definitely knows what he's doing. The restaurant was clean and had a chill atmosphere. My grandma who literally has the craziest diet ever even found great options! We will definitely be back. read more

Delicious food, great music, fantastic beer choices. So happy to have a place like this in town!

Stopped in for a late lunch and a beer. Excellent selection of craft beers and an impressive wine selection. Menu is quite interesting with limited selection. I had the Mac and Cheese and my server suggested bacon as an addition. Good choice. Nice place to grab a beer. read more

Went here to have a few drinks with some out of town guests on Sunday. Always enjoyed the nice selection of beers, and now they have a full bar. Really enjoy the comfortable outside patio. Vonda provided us with excellent service during our stay. I would highly recommend this place. read more

The staff were very friendly. The fried cornbread was outstanding and the cheeseburger (adding bacon) was one the best I've had. Great selection of beers too. I will be back! read more

Been here twice when meeting with business partners in Lakeway. Super friendly staff. Delicious eats. Tasty wines and brews.

First time to eat lunch & it was fantastic! Ari is very attentive server & makes you feel like family! I ordered the 44 Farms steak tacos & my husband had the fried chicken sandwich. Both meals were delicious and made with the freshest ingredients. Ari was so kind as to give us a chocolate peanut butter granache slice for dessert Ross and his crew really go the extra mile to make your dining experience wonderful. You need to stop in when you're in the area! read more

Food was 3.5, if it wasn't all served cold, maybe it would be a 4.5 stars. Most dishes the flavor was great (shrimp and grits, Mac and cheese, kale salad) a few were lacking in flavor (beef short ribs) and some were way too salty and soupy (pork belly fried rice). Atmosphere outside was a 4! Not the most beautiful, but overall nice and tree covered! Service started at a 5 and then quickly went down to a 2. Friendly (even brought toys for our toddler) and apps + drinks came very quick. It took over an hour for our first dish to arrive (place is was empty when we arrived at 5pm and still was only about 7 tables total during this entire ordeal) and probably another 10 minutes for a majority of the table to arrive. They did not bring out an entire entree for one of our family members. They took the last entree off the check and brought complimentary pie due to the oversight. We could we they were struggling, otherwise I would have probably complained a little more about the cold food. I would have appreciate if the waitstaff was more forthcoming and owned why there were so many issues with the food coming out so piecemeal. We will maybe come back in a few months if the reviews go up on the service component. read more

My husband and I LOVE this place and have been there a number of times. Even during the Corona Virus pandemic, they offer a varied menu. This is one of the few restaurants that I have liked every thing I've ordered. The same goes for my husband. Aside from the delicious food, the outdoor patio is amazing. It is large with a canopy of trains of trees that keep you cook and gives a feeling that I'm on vacation. This restaurant is a hidden gem. read more

Hops & Thyme - Beer Gardens Near Me - Lakeway, Texas

Food was bland- their recommended dish. And the other time we were there the wait for our food was insane-like over an hour

The food here is so good. I'm not a beer drinker, but I will go back just for the cuisine. Very nice wait staff too.

Best place in Lakeway period! Love this place Braised Short Ribs, the BURGER, the crispy Brussel Sprouts, the fries! Seriously amazing. I haven't even mentioned the beer or wine selections yet.....oh and top it off with the lemon bars or a bite size portion of salted Carmel deliciousness! Done and done read more