Great food and cocktails. Nice outside with music on weekends. One of the best dive bars. read more

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Nice little bar with a big outside courtyard. They do have live music but it's hard to tell that when you're driving by. Right at the intersection of 306 and 281. Order your beers and food at the bar and enjoy the locals in the pool tables. Bathrooms are outside so don't be surprised about that. The food is pretty decent but I have had better and I guess it just depends on who's cooking it..... read more

When I tell you if you ever are in Spring Branch, TX. You need to come here. My boyfriend and I was staying in the area. As we are road tripping thru Texas. The whole place is nice. They have a stage there where the band was playing some great tunes. But the reason why this place is amazing! I order 7 piece wings. When I tell you the wings had the perfect amount of crisp. The buffalo sauce was not over powering. My god it was good. We order mozzarella stick. Man was those baby fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside and soft and gooey in the inside. My boyfriend order a burger he ate that burger up. We order four drinks and the pour was perfect. So if you ever find yourself passing by. Make this a stop it has a lot of charm. I loved it. read more

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Went here for lunch today.This is a cool place that has live music and a separate parking area for motorcycles. I ordered the Reuben and it tasted delicious. read more

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Megan is a great bartender. Friendly and outgoing. So service was great. The food was good and served promptly. This is NOT a fancy place but friendly and good for the neighborhood. Has a spacious beer garden that allows them to expand services with an outdoor bar and stage for live entertainment several nights a week read more

Do not go to the shad tree , as I order few beers and some appetizers, I caught the bartender grab her nasty hands in our food and eat while carrying the food to us , how damn disgusting read more

One of our favorite local places. Close to home. Food is always great. Live music and really good drinks.

Awesome old-fashioned burger in casual picnic table atmosphere. my mental adjustment. Yes!

The opening after Covid19, they made it feel comfortably like nothing was wrong! Live music and good bar food, but best of all is the staff is just personable as can be. The guy that's been there for years by far outshines and is nice to men and women of all ages and it's awesome to see him treat everyone like they are welcome and just there to ensure a good time for everyone! read more

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Because not everything can be work and visiting restaurants, there comes a time when, due to the stress of work, we deserves a drink, a beer or a good whiskey to slow down the revolutions. If so, I invite you to this place. I certainly had a great time with my wife and also was comfortable . I consider that the treatment was very good considering that in our situation, because we are Puerto Ricans, we normally begin to communicate in Spanish and we had experienced seeing how the employees or bartenders take our bodies out or just try not to get close to us, but Here in this place my wife and I feel extremely comfortable. And thanks to Jeremiah for that last shot he gave us to try. I hope to return soon to bring you more anecdotes and especially photos. Also the fried mushrooms are good read more

Not family friendly and food was meh I don't think we will be going back...also very expensive for what the food is

My parents actually go every Friday but I've been a few times. I love Shade Tree! It's mainly an outdoor place. They have live bands (that are usually very good) burgers and other Texas faves with their own little twist. Full bar of course. It's the kind of place you take your closest friends and hang out until closing on a warm night. If you go during the winter they do have some indoor seating and they keep it warm. It's definitely best during fair weather. It's not fancy at all, and it's a place you will find both bikers and cowboys mingling with locals of all sorts. read more

Gave this place a last chance today. Not impressed with the cook, JoJo. My burger was burned and dry. First time they forgot the bleu cheese on my bison, really ? What's a Bison without the bleu cheese ? read more

I'm a big fan of this place. Their burgers are always a good choice and the pickle fries are the perfect snack! Since we don't live in the area, we often stop here before or after a river trip for a beer and a bite. It never disappoints. They often have live music and there is always plenty of seating. There are also several fans in the outdoor areas so it's still comfortable on a hot day. read more

We love this place! My girlfriend & I needed a cold beer on our way to a fun 3day gal pal weekend in Johnson City. The bartender was easy on the eyes & very friendly & accommodating. The beer was super cold - my litmus test for a good saloon. Great start to a great weekend! read more

Shade Tree Saloon & Grill - Shade Tree Saloon cute bartender & ice cold beer! - American Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

Love this place.. outdoor was a delightful experience. Not to mention the entertainment Ruben V playing..

Great food, friendly service, and fantastic music! Erik Smith was a great singer songwriter and we will for sure be back!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Huge open air bar, fantastic karaoke, incredible staff, very welcoming crowd. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with was perfectly cooked and freshly seasoned. My grilled cheese critic of a daughter devoured hers. When I realized my other daughter's chicken tender basket came with white gravy, I ended up eating half of it. This place is everything you want in a local bar and I cannot recommend it highly enough!! read more

We moved out to Spring Branch back in 2018 and Shade Tree was one of the first places we checked out and love it! My husband LOVES their beef tacos!!! My favorite is the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. read more

I guess they have all the business they need because when our family of five stopped by and sat ourselves at a table, they ignored us for ten minutes until we decided to leave and just eat at home. The place was almost empty so it wasn't like they were overwhelmed with customers. The waitress clearly saw us but decided to continue chatting with her friend instead of giving us the time of day. Will not be back. Update 3/7/2017 Okay, so we actually went back. This time it was a much better experience. Nice atmosphere, attentive waitress, and really good burgers. Glad we gave it a second chance. read more

Cut me off after spending more than $80 (plus $20 tip)...sure, cover your ass...I get it. Not a problem. But...Refusing to give me MY change from a $20 for two bottles of beer that I bought for some new friends...UN-FREAKING-BELIEVABLE! I can't believe a Texas establishment treated anyone, let alone a military vet, like this! Shameful. Stay away from these people!! Management...WTF!?! BTW...I used to love this place. read more

Love their chicken tacos, so good and the chix is fresh grilled with a great seasoning. Been here many times. Ask for them with grilled peppers and onions. read more

Cool place. Beer is BEYOND AWFUL!!!! Completely fat. Just not good. Drive additional 20 minutes and go to Rough Diamond. read more

OK so I really wanted to like this place. But we got there at 5:30 on a Saturday night... it was busy, so when my husband went to the bar to place a food order, we expected we would have a wait ahead of us. An hour and a half later, still no food. Meanwhile, patrons who'd arrived much, much after us had already received theirs. My husband finally went to ask (neither of us like to be a PITA to wait staff) and they played it off like they were just busy. Then another waitress admitted that they had a crew swap, and asked what he'd ordered (presumably to put the order in again). It still took another hour before we got our meal... I honestly have no idea what happened or why it took so long because no one bothered to apologize or offer any additional explanations. What frustrated me is that the waitresses walked by our table multiple times, seeing that we had the order number placard in the table, and not one offered to check on our meal. All in all it was a super frustrating experience... and I was so hangry (yes, hungry + angry = hangry) I couldn't even post this review until I had calmed down (and sobered up... remember, write drunk, edit sober). The place is really cool though, tons of biker paraphernalia everywhere, outdoor seating with plenty of fans. The parking lot is dirt so don't bring your freshly washed black car here like I did. read more

Great bar abd excellent food. Enjoy the music or make new friends, either way it is worth the stop.

We stopped by for lunch around 12:30 pm on Friday. This was perhaps the worst dining experience we have every had. The service was slow and the waitress was unfriendly. She was more interested in a conversation she was having with a guy at the bar rather than taking care of customers. Unfortunately the food was worse that the service. I paid $40 for an experience that I would not wish on anyone. read more

Menu board on the wall says $13.50 for the dry, gross axis burger. Receipt says $15.00 for the meh thing. 5 bucks for 1/2 an order of sweet potato fries. Grilled chicken sandwiche was ok. Service was fine, but the beer selection was also meh. Probably won't be back. read more

A friendly and laid back place that welcomes the friendly and laid back biker. After going to Luckenbach for decades, and then being told that they "don't want bikers", I stopped at Shade Tree. Only a few steps north of Spring Branch, I can be there in 10 minutes!......A cool place! Oh!....and if you are a Guinness fan like me, they have a close copy on tap! read more

This place is amazing. The food is great. The service is great. The beer is awesome. You couldn't ask for a better place to hang out. Everyone is friendly. There is a stage for live performances and a really cool wood burning heater that keeps the place nice and warm in the winter. There are pool tables that people take advantage of and televisions and enough seating for everyone. I have had about 4 burgers to date and each one was delicious. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. read more

Super friendly bartender and laid back vibe. Great chicken sandwich and Philly cheesesteak. Excellent selection of beers and interesting home brews on tap. Fun place to hang out with a local vibe. Full bar, too. read more

Shade Tree Saloon & Grill - Great selection of beer on tap and bottles. - American Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

This place caters to bikers, but some old folk locals stop by too. Character: 4****, Pretty good if you don't mind dives. Some live music on some nights and weekends. Service: 3***, It's acceptable, but daytime finds 1 bartender and 1 cook. Temper your expectations. Food: 3***, I got an axis burger, wife got a bacon cheese burger. The patties are a third to half pound but small and thick. There's a lot of extra bun around them. Oh, and they're dry, cooked done throughout. The veggies are all on the side as are a packet of mayo and a small tub of ketchup for the as usual fast food fries. The one plus was the bacon, plenty of it. Value: 2**, $30 for 2 burgers, one fries, and 2 draft beers. Overall: Just 3***, I guess, I'm not impressed with any of it. My second visit in 10+ years and unless there's music I want to hear, we won't be back. read more

The service here sucks. I finally get my food and the useless waitress doesn't even offer to refill my drink

This is the local establishment (for me) that I go to when I need a shot to my overall self-esteem. the ogling - OH MY!!! Restrain yourselves people! It's a FEMALE! You've seen them before. But they're friendly enough (often too much so). And the day drinking? Well, you won't be alone. Food is ok too. read more

The combination of atmosphere, crowd, and food at the Shade Tree basically sums up my love of Texas. I finally stopped here one Saturday afternoon after driving by for years. Let me tell you, I wish I'd stopped at this watering hole sooner! The eclectic blending of country, biker, and home make the atmosphere welcoming, casual, and friendly. Everyone from young to old can find something to appreciate here. The indoor/outdoor vibe is great and made our meal enjoyable in the afternoon sun. The food here is also pretty darn delicious. Axis burger? Bison burger? Bratwurst and kraut?? There's something for everyone and it will not disappoint. Wash down your meal with a cold one followed by a game of shuffleboard and it makes for a great time!! read more

I stopped here with my husband and daughter on a Saturday evening. There was no live music that night which was only slightly disappointing. The service was very friendly and personable. I ordered their IPA that they brew themselves and I did not like it. But IPA is a fickle beverage so I don't hold it against them. I also ate one of the best Reuben's ever. We had a nice time and will return. read more

Shade Tree Saloon & Grill - American Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

What a great experience. I stopped in alone. I was greeted by one of the men that brew the beers. Very impressive. I was given a tour after i expressed my love for craft beers. I loved what i sampled. And bought 4 of the one I enjoyed most. Then out of the blue a friend from high school walked in for the 1st time as well, and i enjoyed there company. I cant wait to return. read more

Shade Tree Saloon & Grill - Yummy craft beer. - American Near Me - Spring Branch, Texas

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Walked in & realized it was a "local bar". The bartender's name is Allie. She is darling & welcomed us with a southern handshake. I am not a beer drinker but I tried their Wildflower Home Brew. It was a unique floral profile of ginger, Texas Honey& Australian & German hops. So good!! The Ruben was really tasty too! We will be back & bring company when they come to visit. read more

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Burger and steak sandwich were very good. Fries were okay. Sodas were VERY watered down. Be aware that this is an outdoor place; shady and reasonably comfortable for a July afternoon, tons of flies, but that's to be expected. Band wasn't anything special. read more

This review is for other bands that might be thinking about playing at this venue. Directions: Finding the place is pretty simple. Directions on the web appear to be accurate. Load-In: Load-in is easy. You can park right beside the stage. There are no steps, ramps or curbs to negotiate. Note that the front of the stage is bordered by wooden posts of random heights up to about 18". You must lift your gear over these. Usually, this is not too much trouble. We leave the larger amp racks and other gear off the stage. Stage: This is definitely one of the more unusual stages. It is fashioned from what appears to be an old semi-trailer with one side cut out. It is carpeted and I believe has been vacuumed once. Be aware that there are hundreds of hungry mosquitos that make their residence here, so bring the Deet. If you also run your stage fans on high, you shouldn't have too much trouble. Once on the stage, electrical service is plentiful. It is unknown whether it is all on a single circuit or not. The stage is fairly roomy, but the floor has several soft spots so try to set up around these. Lighting: The venue has no stage lights to speak of, so you'll want to use your own. The stage ceiling is a bit low, so you may have to set your lights up in front of the stage. Sound System: None. You will need to provide your own. Layout: This venue has a large pavilion in back with the stage at the far end. The pavilion is quite nice - spacious, steel-girder construction with a concrete floor. The audience is directly in front of the stage. Volume: We were able to bring our volume up to what we considered a comfortable level for a classic rock band with no complaints from management. Comfort: The venue is open to the outdoors. It has numerous fans but, of course, no air conditioning or heat. Note that some of the fans have misters, so you will want to be sure to avoid placing any of your gear within range of these. Venue Management: Pleasant and easy to work with. Usually one of the better, more responsive audiences in the area. Always a pleasure to play here. read more

The food here is always good. A small local hangout. Love the grilled chicken sandwiches