We expected the same level of food as lunch and dinner, but were highly disappointed for brunch!…read more It was disgusting, disorganized, looked dirty and picked over, many items were needing replenishment so lots of waiting, there was no omelet station or anyone supervising the Buffett room. There were no salads, nor the usual cheese, fruit display that you would find at a typical nice brunch, nor bread and pastry options (only cheap Texas Toast that they were pulling out of a bag.) The butter bowl, yikes! It was disgusting! Denny style grape and Apple jelly by Smuckers was the offering. If you like chips and quest or Mexican breakfast things, then you could find that. There were no desserts. It was like a basic Holiday Inn buffet. Sad.

The group chats were accurate about WR. I'm so impressed by this cute little local joint!…read more We sat on the patio and it was perfect weather. What a gorgeous ambiance. I went for happy hour with another couple but missed it by 30 mins... our wait staff, Mason was very accommodating and attentive. My party shred an app and our sides. My husband and I shared the chicken fried steak, definitely large enough for two. we were all satisfied with the portions and food! Collectively we had: Brisket nachos- must order! Chicken fried steak x2 Creamed corn/spinach Bacon wrapped shrimp -VERY good. Has a hint of horseradish Banana pudding...you must like artificial banana flavors to enjoy this one. Brownie sundae -basic. We each had 2 drinks. The frozen old fashioneds are great! I like the etched ice cubes for non frozen cocktail. Cute little touch. The total was ~$250. Which is very reasonable for 4.

Happy to write this one. Have been going here for years and HCS to a material dip I quality last…read moreyear. So glad to say that they have come all the way back and maybe more. You really can't find a bad choice on the menu.

Here's the thing, this place is packed all the time. Locals love it. They have a pretty good bar…read moremenu, the ambiance is good, but it's good because the staff is fantastic - EVERY TIME! The food is nothing special, and if I'm going to pay today's prices, the food needs to be great and creative. Great place to have. Great place to have a beer Great place to be treated well by staff ...and it's a fine place for food

This is so much more than a "watering hole" -- it's a full‑on venue! We drove up from San Antonio…read moreto Wimberley to see what all the noise was about at Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile, and wow... totally worth the trip. Ecliptic vibes -- check. Drinks on point -- check. Outdoor spaces that actually matter -- check. Music that completes the Hill Country atmosphere -- check. Customer service that makes you feel like a local -- check. Pizza truck on property (OMG) -- check. This turned into a full Hill Country adventure and honestly felt like discovering one of Wimberley's best‑kept secrets. We didn't just stop by a watering hole... we stepped into a whole venue experience. The staff was on their game from start to finish, and even though the four of us weren't locals, they treated us like we were part of the community. Head over to the food truck and thank me later -- seriously. 30 plus years in the hospitality world, hats off owners!

Friendly service at the bar; I was able to get a black and tan. I also had a Caesar salad with…read morecrispy shrimp from the food truck outside. Everything tasted great and we were able to sit outside on the patio with our dog..

I came to Texas to visit family who live nearby in Spring Branch and we decided to take a drive to…read moreWimberly for lunch and to do some shopping. The food here was fresh and delicious ; I was most surprised by the ahi tuna bowl; I was not expecting to find this in Texas. The outdoor seating is great and they offer large picnic tables if you happen to be like us who were a party of 8. They have some comfy adironack chairs under the trees with mister fans and tvs to catch a game.

We always seem to wind up here during our visits to Wimberly. The food is good and the ambiance is…read morenice. Their freaking shrimp are huge and exactly what we were looking for. The staff is pretty nice too

Bar and wine staff are very friendly, letting you have taste before they pour anything. Good…read moreselection of a wide variety of Texas brew craft beers and wines. Bonus is that you might see a llama coming up to feed or cool off! Outdoor seating only, but there is plenty of shade.

The Shady Llama is a great place to go check out! This Beer Garden is located outside of Austin in…read moreHill Country. When we were poking around looking for breweries in the area on Yelp we came across The Shady Llama! This place doesn't make their own beer but they have lots of guest taps for breweries in the surrounding area. It's a good variety of beers to choose from and it looks like there is at least one food truck available sometimes in case you get hungry. The main draw for why we came here was to see the llamas and indeed we dis see some. One of them gave us some attitude and then sauntered off down a hill, taking it's less moody companion with it. They were funny and with the attitude I got and the name of the place I posted the Eminem song "My Name Is" where the lyrics "Slim Shady" get mentioned on Instagram because I thought it was all quite fitting. In addition to seeing the llamas we saw a great view of Hill Country. There was a lot of seating when we were here and could pick pretty much anywhere we wanted to sit. But I'm sure the place can get busy... the location and those llamas are reason enough. Cold beer, moody llamas and beautiful Hill Country... definitely worth the stop!

Great relaxed brunch location with some outstanding mixed drinks and cocktails to enhance the…read moremorning festivities or continue the celebration. Best visited by couples in love, fun groups of friendly people and folks looking to relax and enjoy a great hill country vibe out on the patio too.

We had such a relaxing and beautiful stay from start to finish. It truly had everything you could…read moreneed for a comfortable getaway. The room was cozy and thoughtfully set up with a mini fridge (perfect for storing leftovers), a coffee and tea station, and an incredibly comfortable bed that made it hard to leave in the mornings. The bar and brunch alone are worth the visit. Everything we tried was amazing, but the stuffed French toast completely stole the show, hands down the best French toast I've ever had. We also ordered the tostadas, biscuits and gravy, and avocado toast, and every dish was full of flavor and beautifully done. The mimosas were just as impressive; I tried the guava mimosa for the first time and it was so refreshing and delicious. To top it all off, the atmosphere is absolutely perfect. Sometimes they have live music, and you can also head out back to relax by the fire, which really adds to the overall experience. It's peaceful, charming, and feels like the perfect escape. This is truly one of the best places to stay in Wimberley, and we can't wait to come back.

Vista brewing is a nice spot in Driftwood to come and hang! I came out here for father's day with…read moremy parents which happened to be during the World Cup. They had it playing on the TVs inside and the place was PACKED -- I'm sure both for the World Cup and father's day. They also had a live band playing in the afternoon outside; it was hot to be out there but the music coming into the covered area was still really nice. Of course it's a little pricey for what you get (both the beer and the food), and they sell out of things which is why I took off a star since the one thing I came to try was actually sold out that day sadly... but the schnitzel hot dog I had wasn't bad. Overall you come here for the ambiance and music, anyway. I'm sure they do beer tasting/tours, but we didn't sign up for that. They also have a very large gravel lot that fits everyone fine -- we got a parking spot within a few mins of arriving despite how busy it was.

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!

This place is great! We came 2 days in a row and every drink and the hummus appetizer was great!read more

This spot is one of many wineries in the Hill County, and it's worth a visit if ever in the area…read more Nice wine selection, chill outdoor seating and pleasant staff.

We are participating in Barks for Beer again this year, and the fun thing about it is that it takes…read moreus to a couple of breweries that we haven't been to. Loan Man Mountain Brewing is on the list this year, wow! What a nice place. It's not a secret either because this Wimberley spot was busy. Between their win and their brews, good atmosphere and great music what more could you ask for. I had a stout and my wife had a West Coast IPA, both were great. I'm a connoisseur of fine Bavarian Pretzels, oh and this one was fine! The cheese and mustard were perfect and the pretzel was warm and crispy. We will definitely be back, beautiful day to be out enjoying places like Lone Man Mountain Brewing.

What a beautiful location with plenty of seating. They've got options for non-beer lovers and…read moreflight options for those who have trouble making a decision. I got the pomegranate red lager which was light and slightly fruity. My sister was able to get a delicious sweet white wine. A lovely addition to our Barks for Beers tour. They also have a food truck on site with pizza. All in all I think this is a beautiful venue with friendly service

I came to Wimberley with my friends for a girls trip. We stopped in social for some frozen drinks…read moresince there was a heat wave. Both days we came by, I got a frozen sangria/frose swirl. Two of my friends got the sangria on the rocks, and it is much (MUCH) stronger. I noticed they had light bites, and though the menu doesn't specify, the worker told me they try to have some gluten-free options. She also gave us several recommendations for where we could eat. I wish I remembered her name because she was so incredibly helpful! We will absolutely be back!!

Made a quick pit stop here to check out the area and so glad that we decided to. It is super cute…read moreinside and tastefully decorated with plenty of seating. There is also an upstairs area with additional seating. You order at the front and they will bring out your drinks/food to you. Laura was extremely sweet and helpful! We all ended up ordering wine flights, which comes with your choice of any four wines. All the ones that I tried were so good and paired perfectly with the charcuterie board that we ordered. You can tell Laura takes her time to make the charcuterie boards as beautiful and presentable as possible! We thoroughly enjoyed our stop here and will definitely be stopping by here again when I am back in the area next!