Rooftop on the Square

The food can be hit or miss but the service never misses, it's always really good. But compared to…read morelocations between austin and San antonio, if you're craving a good wing it won't disappoint.

food was good but we had a 2 year old a 3 year old a 10 year old and 3 adults. so they charged us…read morethe automatic tip. I would have tipped more if they hadn't done that.

Side area and buffalo Buffalo Chicken Salad

Waffles fries and cheese

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Huge unsweetened ice tea - love it because I don't have to wait on a server for refills!

The Taproom

3.9(471 reviews)

Awesome place that's been around forever- burgers are to die for and you can taste the care put…read moreinto the food ! A lot of the food is made in house like the catfish, wings and sauces. I also love the rewards system I get free dessert all the time lol

Still amazing. Their beer selection never lets you down and their holiday specials make it a novel…read moreexperience while still keeping their classic, burger & brew dive vibe. The service is still on point and food is perfect.

Draft Wall

The Works

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Yellow rose beer

Sean Patrick's Irish Pub + Texas Grub

3.2(201 reviews)

The kids wanted to take me out for Mother's Day and we needed a dog friendly location. The day was…read moreperfect for sitting outside, the staff were great. They even brought us a picture of ice water and makeshift bowl for our dog! I stuck to my fish and chips and my daughter had the paddy melt which was really good. My son had a Reuben but you couldn't taste the corn beef due to a ton of sauerkraut. He had to take some off. Anyone wanted true Irish pub food should check them out.

We ordered the mini pitcher of domestic and were served with 2 dirty pint glasses. One had a little…read morered/strawberry stuff inside the glass. Gross. We did get pints that looked clean but had water spots. We drank our line star that was not that cold. Needless to say, we didn't want to eat there based on cleanliness. The bathrooms are not great either. Good luck.

Mushroom Cheeseburger is good

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Beer menu

The Porch

3.3(31 reviews)

This used to be a fun an unique spot in San Marcos to hang out and grab a drink. But it has issues…read more Let me first start out with the good. The staff is FANTASTIC and very friendly. The bartenders are lead by the awesome Rene(i hope i'm spelling that right) and Miguel. I haven't learned the names of the others yet but I have never had an issue with any of them and they are always so polite. You can drink at the bar and even order food from the Taproom. Now for the bad or what needs to improve. The Porch used to have a nice outside 'porch' area with nice chairs and even porch swings. That I always felt was the selling point of this place as when sitting outside i would constantly hear passers by comment on the swings and even come in to sit on them. These have been replaced by very cheap metal chairs most of which are broken now and for some reason an elevated table with barstools which isn't in the porch motif. The interior used to have nice comfortable couches and chairs but pool tables have replaced those. Its fine I mean business change with new owners but it lost a little of what it was. I would be fine with all of that, except the outdoor chairs, if it wasn't so hot inside. The AC barely works if at all and half of the fans do not work so there is no air circulation and in Texas during the summer you want a nice cool place to relax. They need to fix the fans, cool off the interior and put some fans on the exterior. In the spring time, fall and winter its a great place to hang out, but until they fix the summer issues, I can't say. It is better than when they tried to be a disco club during the pandemic lol.

It was 100 degrees and needed a place to hangout and have a nice cold drink. This place is a bar…read moreand has that western appeal mixed with a sports pub. You can sit facing the street, inside with both a street view and TVs, or in the back where there are more TVs but a bit darker. The bar is smack in the middle with a cool circular projection screen above it. I ordered a Deep Eddy Grapefruit with Sprite and watched the FIFA World Cup. The bartender was cool. It is definitely a cool bar with great drinks.

Blah... Where's the Texas beers?

Bar

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Tarbox & Brown

4.2(40 reviews)

4.4 mi

Tarbox & Brown at Kissing Tree is one of the true standouts in San Marcos. Although Kissing Tree…read moreis a 55+ community, the restaurant itself is open to all -- and thank goodness, because the food and service are simply too good to keep behind any gate. The kitchen consistently turns out high‑quality dishes made with fresh ingredients, and you can taste the care in every bite. The chef has clearly built a knowledgeable, confident staff who deliver a smooth, top‑tier dining experience from start to finish. I've eaten here many times, and nothing anywhere has matched their "Par 3" plate -- chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad served on crisp lettuce. Simple, fresh, and absolutely unmatched. The staff is always pleasant, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. They're not afraid to tell you what they personally enjoy, which makes the whole experience feel warm and authentic. San Marcos is incredibly fortunate to have Tarbox & Brown. In the two years I've been a regular, they've only continued to raise the bar -- and that says everything.

Came here for lunch on the weekend & it was the perfect place to sit out on the covered patio! You…read moreorder at the counter & then the food is dropped off to you, which is nice. Everything came out timely & the portion sizes were good. I got the French dip grilled cheese which was ok however I wish there was more cheese in it. Besides that everything was great, would recommend!

Indoor Seating

Tasty Eats

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Indoor seating & Bar

54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

3.8(443 reviews)

1.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Gluten-free friendly

Added ourselves to the waitlist before heading over, rolled in at 9:50 pm fully expecting…read morelate‑night chaos... and instead got seated so fast I barely had time to close the app. Points for efficiency. The staff was on it the whole time--attentive without hovering, and our waitress actually seemed to like her job (rare these days). Place was clean, too, which again... late night. Impressive. We did the Dinner for Two for $40 because I love a deal that doesn't feel like a deal, and this one delivered. Appetizer, two entrées, dessert--no weird upcharges, no "that's not included" surprises. I got the chicken with vegetables and pasta, plus garlic bread and a salad. Everything tasted way better than a $40 bundle has any right to. The other entrée was a burger and fries--simple, hot, and legitimately delicious. For the app, we grabbed the cheese bites (both cheddar and mozzarella) and honestly, I could've eaten a bucket of them. Dessert was a giant slice of cheesecake that looked like it belonged in a display case and tasted even better. Overall? Shockingly great experience. Fast, clean, delicious, and an actually good value. If every late‑night dinner went this smoothly, I'd never cook again.

Was brought here by a friend for my birthday. Id never been here and it was nice. The server was…read morefriendly and polite. The food was really good as well. I got crab cakes. Usually crab cakes from restaurants are too bready and that's not the case here. Its predominantly crab which i enjoyed. They also aren't dry. Id come to this place again in a heartbeat!

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SYT Sport Bar

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

Nice new pool place that opened up in San Marcos! The tables are sweet. Don't forget to get some…read moreThai food. They own the Thai food restaurant next-door very good as well.!

Railyard Bar & Grill

3.3(251 reviews)

Table for 7 ,walked right in and sat immediately. Only 2 other tables taken. Waiter did an awesome…read morejob, thank you Jonathan! We ordered so much food and were not disappointed! Chorizo queso with salsa and chips,Parmesan fries-crispy and Chicken flautas. So good! Ceasar salad had crispy and fresh lettuce but was not cold. Then a bacon cheeseburger, crispy bacon cooked to perfection, not dry at all. Grilled cheese, the cheese melted well. A hickory burger, meat cooked medium and was perfect. Then a frito pie burger. Chile tasted homemade, so Delicious. Finally a classic burger. This is a must stop for some good food and great atmosphere!!!

They were out of a lot of basic Menu items. The server was hardly helpful or very friendly. I asked…read moreabout specials for the day and they wouldn't honor what they had online.A lot of the appetizers were the same price as burgers or a dollar or two off. To me it was high. Maybe that's just the prices closer to campus? We did enjoy playing pool. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Texas state game that was on.

My cigar.

Great appetizers!

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No dp :(

Twin Peaks

3.3(149 reviews)

1.0 mi

Second time I've had Marlene and she was amazing, if you want speedy service and a sweet waitress…read morerequest her!!!

Stopped by TP for some food and beer and was greeted and served by Konstance. Hands down the best…read moreserver I've had since going there. Her skill as a server was match by her energy, AWESOME. It was a pleasure to have here as my server. An added was so is drop dead gorgeous.

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Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard

3.9(770 reviews)

0.3 mi

Food, Service, and the Vibe were all great. I wish I would've taken some pictures while I was…read morethere. Highly recommend. A bit of the pricey side but still worth it in my opinion.

I came here for my graduation dinner, and overall the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, though I do…read moreagree with my family that the lighting was much too dark. The food portions were surprisingly small for the price -- honestly small enough for a toddler. However, i prefer the Graduate plate and I will say the mashed potatoes were incredible and probably the best I've had anywhere but the pot chop tasted like turkey and had no flavor. Unfortunately, the service was the biggest disappointment. Our waiter never really welcomed us or made us feel appreciated as guests, especially for such an important occasion with a party of 13. As the graduate and guest of honor, I felt completely ignored the entire night, which especially upset my mother. He mainly interacted with only one family member the entire evening and came across as cold and uninterested. I understand he may have had a broken wrist or was having a difficult day, but it still felt disrespectful and lacking basic hospitality. I might consider returning someday to try the regular menu instead of the preset graduation menu, but I definitely would not want the same waiter again.