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    Old City Hall

    4.0 (66 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Birthday ‍
    Ruth S.

    Visited here for an early birthday celebration. The restaurant is new, and had a lot of excitement around it. The restoration is beautiful. From the moment we arrived, the hostess and staff acknowledged that we were celebrating a birthday, and our server, Ava, did as well. There were also several celebrations happening around us, with desserts coming out with candles, so it definitely felt like a place where special occasions are recognized. The only miss was when our dessert came out without a candle. It may seem small, but when you're paying $$$$$ for a meal those little details stand out, especially for a birthday celebration. We mentioned it to a manager in a black jacket with a ponytail after dinner and he was kind and appreciated the feedback. He explained that the team is young and still a work in progress, and that he would make sure the staff is more mindful moving forward. I appreciated the response, though I do wish there had been a little more acknowledgment of ownership for the missed moment itself. Something as simple as "We'll make it right next time" would have gone a long way. That said, the restaurant has a lot of potential and hope they continue tightening up those small celebration details as they grow.

    Hope A.

    What a fun and delicious experience! Highly recommend Old City Hall. The service is top notch. The restaurant is very classy and high end. The food.....absolutely outstanding. One thing to take into account...it's a very busy place and I highly recommend getting reservations!!

    Drinks at the bar
    Eduardo R.

    Definitely recommend for drinks and a light dessert Great ambiance Excellent service Well priced Very enjoyable experience

    Lauren G.

    We came for lunch in a glumly day.Check in was filled with questions. But just about all the dishes impressed us. The artichokes were different. Out of the two more salad dishes we ordered the chicken and schnitzel was a favorite. I would have loved to try one of the two sundaes for dessert. The menu has a little of everything. Casual and upscale. There were a few things I'd like to come back for. Especially their happy hour for martinis and pigs in a blanket! I will say the lunch and dinner Menu is basically the same I wish there were more brunch options! But great service and delicious food. I'm glad they were able to repurpose the old city hall.

    Jessica N.

    Wow, I was blown away!! Came in on a Friday night and was lucky to get it. Had a short wait, but was able to order drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. The place is super fun and sexy. I particularly enjoyed the photos of all the "mayors" portrayed in films throughout the years. The food was amazing, with massive portions. I absolutely will come back. We had the bread service, which I highly recommend. The peppered stake and pasta was also delicious.

    Outside
    Anna Grace M.

    I was highly impressed with this restaurant!! Especially considering that it's new! I walked in without a reservation intending to sit at the bar and was able to find one seat immediately! In the future I would definitely recommend making a reservation! The vibes are immaculate and it's upscale without feeling snobby if that makes sense. I ordered the focaccia and it was truly amazing!!! Afterwards I ordered the steak frites and they were impeccable. PERFECTLY cooked and sliced like butter. A lot of people have been saying they weren't impressed by the sauce but I really really liked it. The fries were also excellent. I wish I had the room for dessert because the sundaes that came out of the kitchen looked incredible. I'm very excited to come back again and try other entrees! Highly recommend

    Steak frites
    Mariah W.

    If you're looking for a beautiful new spot to try in New Braunfels, this place is definitely worth checking out. The interior is gorgeous, the bar alone is stunning and the whole restaurant has a really inviting atmosphere. We started with the lemon drop martini and it was one of the best I've had. It had this amazing lemon-meringue style foam on top that made it feel extra special. The espresso martini was also really smooth and well balanced. For food we ordered the focaccia with whipped ricotta, bolognese, steak frites, and salmon. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked really well. The focaccia and ricotta were such a great starter. We finished with the tiramisu and the miso salted caramel sundae, which were both delicious. Overall, such a great experience, great drinks, great food, and a really beautiful space. I'd definitely come back.

    Patio dining
    Wendy J.

    This is our new go to in New Braunfels. We love that they take reservations and highly suggest that you plan ahead by making a reservation. You can choose between inside or patio dining. We have enjoyed both. If you choose patio dining, you will be happy to see that they have made every effort to make you comfortable (cover, heaters, fans) year round. The staff has been trained to a level of excellence rarely found. Kudos to management and the staff. We've found the food follows similar level of excellence. Our favorite appetizer is the focaccia and whipped ricotta. The whipped ricotta has honey and chili oil infused with chili flakes. The flavors are a wonderful blend. For entrees I recommend the bolognese, pistachio pesto trumpets or the mayors cheese burger. All were yummy BUT, the bolognese was the best we've ever had. Try it and see for yourself :)) The drinks are exemplary, too. We tried the lemon drop & frozen g&t.

    Entrance
    Shelby E.

    Gorgeous moody aesthetic, delicious food & prompt friendly service! Will definitely be back!

    Focaccia appetizer and Mexican martini
    Grace W.

    The atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous, upscale but not too serious. The staff was very attentive and helpful! Our group tried the Mexican martini, espresso martini & cosmo. All were delicious and very cold! For food we tried the focaccia and pigs in a blanket. Great sizes & very shareable. For dinner we had the salmon and it was perfect! This will be our new favorite go to! Also the pistachio ice cream was surprisingly delicious!

    Pistachio and olive oil sundae
    Kristi M.

    Hubby and I came here night two post opening and although they had a soft launch prior, I was impressed with their entire operation considering it was only day two. I feel like this place is exactly what new Braunfels needed. It is a really nice blend of upscale and warm, but not pretentious. You could easily dress up to come here or wear something a little more casual. The decor is really well done and fits the Old City Hall almost cigar lounge vibe with the green leather seating, warm wood panels and soft lighting. The bar inside has room for around 20 and there are high tables as well. Just outside the bar they have a nice outdoor patio area with a wood burning fireplace and plenty of heaters to enjoy during the cooler months. There were two ladies standing at the entrance to greet us and open the door as we came in. Upon entering you're immediately at the host stand. My one real complaint about this place is that it is very loud in there, just talking to the hostess was tough to hear her. We were seated immediately and greeted by nice young lady who took care of us all evening. Drinks were a Mexican Martini which was very well done and the Yuzu Whiskey Sour which was also excellent! We enjoyed the pigs in a blanket appetizer which came with a Dijon mustard and black garlic ketchup, which was an absolutely perfect pairing. The pastry seemed like some kind of choux and was golden brown and slightly toasted. We ordered the peppercorn filet for dinner which came with onion rings and also ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni. The steak, although a bit undercooked to our liking was incredibly tender and flavorful. The peppercorn was not overdone and the au poivre cream sauce that came with it really added to the dish. We often don't end up using much if any accompanying sauces because they can overwhelm from the dish or ruin it if not done right but this was perfectly complimented and really enhanced the flavors. The onion rings, while good came out cold, the waitress offered to replace them, but we weren't worried about it. We both had one each, weren't going to eat anymore and I believe it's just a timing issue there and I'm sure it will resolve as staff gets more familiar. My Spicy Vodka pasta was well seasoned and perfectly al dente. It says it's a for the table dish though it's pretty small, and if ordering as a "meal" having an accompanying roll or bread would have been nice. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake which was a huge slice and very rich. I asked for a small scoop of ice cream on the side just to help cut through some of the richness. We also ordered one of their specialty sundaes that had olive oil and pistachios on it. I was skeptical, but it was pretty good. Overall, I'm really glad this place is here. We really enjoyed our experience and all of the food was delicious. I believe the pricing is on point although on the higher end, I think it reflects the restaurant well. We are looking forward to returning.

    Lorin B.

    I could write a whole review about the ambiance and decor of this restaurant, from the moment I walked up outside the curb appeal and everything about the inside was stunning. Our server was so sweet & attentive + all the support servers she brought over to assist on different things as well. The food was good, but I would not say great? I think that it's a new restaurant with some kinks to work out in that department, but overall enjoyed my time!

    Interior
    Dani W.

    I cant wait to go back. Service was wonderful. Staff really enjoyed details. The food was delicious. My husband needed an upscale casual date night and this delivered. Ambiance wonderful. Burger was delicious, i ordered the steak rare. This chef understood how to make a rare steak. I would prefer they add a mashed Potatoes with the peppercorn sauce to break up density, but thats okay. Onion rings were good not ball park good but good. We also ordered two appetizers caeser salad and the pork belly. The martini menu was also clever. I had an italian and a Mr Bleu. Both very good although i prefer the Mr Bleu. Dessert was also delicious and the perfect finish to our meal. Booth designs were well placed for a date night.

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