stopped for breakfast on our way back to the Valley.. The…read moreservice was joyful, quick and accurate. enjoyed the meal and the ambience. local watering hole

Found on Yelp. Dropped in for breakfast on a Saturday in March. Mid morning, not very busy…read more Quick service, friendly, good communication. Ordered a couple of different breakfast with lots of items so we could try them all. Standouts were the pancakes. They just need real Maple syrup and they would be fantastic! (Hint- I'll pay extra for real maple syrup). Grits were very good. Sausage and home fried potato's were good. Scrambled Eggs were ok, a bit overdone for me. She like the country style ham. Biscuits and sausage gravy were ok... Needed more sausage, more spice. I'd go back for sure.

Brandon you were awesome at making sure we were taken care of at all times!…read more This place is amazing, the vibe, the ambiance, the drinks, the food, the service omg!! Beyond my expectations!!!! If you are passing by or visiting close by?? Make the drive and spend time here even for drinks and possibly a game or 2?? The tuna tostadas were delicious!! The salsa Macha!! Whatttt I can't believe the flavor smokiness and not spicy but just perfection!!! The loaded beef nachos are a best option too!!! The drinks!!! The jarrito paloma omg all of it!! Was great

This place is such a vibe! Everything is just so clean and sparkly inside. It has a very fun retro,…read moreyet homey aesthetic. They have four lanes for bowling and two pool tables. Lots of space to hangout and have some drinks, including a couple indoor tables to din at. They have a nice bar top to sit at with a full bar. My friends from Lockhart and I decided to stop in on a late Friday morning. We were hoping to get there for their breakfast, we missed it by 15 minutes (they stop serving breakfast by 11). We still ended up getting some food and a couple drinks. I ordered their loaded nachos and a ginger grant with was a whiskey mule. The boys ordered a couple modelos and some tacos. Food was really good, great price. Enjoyed my drink as well. The day we went it was really quiet inside, but I can imagine it being a very happening spot on the weekends and late night!

Amazing with vegan food selections. Great service. Nice staff. Good location in Lockhart. A good…read moreSunday brunch spot

Tried out Commerce Cafe in Lockhart and had a really solid experience overall. The roasted airline…read morechicken breast was absolutely amazing--perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The glazed carrots had a light maple taste that paired really well with the dish. The temperature in the restaurant was perfect, which made the whole experience even more comfortable. Service was spot on too--Anna took great care of us and was incredibly patient as we shared stories and even offered a few decor suggestions. She was attentive without being overbearing. The music was great and set at just the right volume, which made it easy to relax, enjoy the meal and hear the conversation. That said, the decor could use a bit of improvement. No offense to the artist, but the prints felt a little odd and too small for the wall space. The overall layout of the restaurant could also be better--it didn't feel as cohesive as the food and service deserved. Also, the hardwood seats could use some padding for both the back and bottom to make longer visits more comfortable. All in all, definitely worth checking out for the food and atmosphere, with just a few areas that could be elevated.

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!

My family and I went to Vista Brewing for dinner. We drove there, parked, and walked in. There are…read moreplenty of places to park. It's a very spacious indoor and outdoor restaurant with lots of seating and places to explore. As we walked in I noticed that it's very bright with a lot of windows. You order at the counter. When we walked up to the counter the menu was on the bar top. We looked at the menu and placed our order with the man working behind the counter. He was really cool and answered our questions. After ordering he gave us a number and told us to seat ourselves. After figuring out where we wanted to sit we went to the water station and grabbed some water. We looked around inside at the decor and talked while we waited for our order. We started with two sharables and each ordered the burgers of our choice. Unfortunately when they started bringing out our food they made an error in how it was made. We told them, the took the wrong order back, and after awhile they brought us everything and apologized for the error. Our sharables were the Grilled Chimichurri Avacado which comes with a half avocado, corn, and tortilla chips, and the Hummus Board which comes with hummus, veggies, and pitas. Both of these sharables were tasty in different ways. The Grilled Chimichurri Avacado was delicious. You could taste all of the delicious flavors and the tortilla chips were strong enough to hold a mix of the ingredients. The Hummus Board was also very tasty. The Hummus was garlic flavored and the veggies were fresh and crisp. The pitas were warm and soft. For my main dish I ordered the Driftwood Cheeseburger. It comes with a beef patty, bacon jam, onions, pickles, sauce, and cheese. I opted for no cheese. The burger meat was really good. You could taste the Smokey flavor from the grill on the meat. The bacon jam was sweet but not overly sweet and gave the burger a sweet and savory flavor. The pickles added texture to the burger. It was a really good burger. I ordered my burger with a side of kettle chips which were nice and crispy. Overall it was a great place to visit. The service was good, the atmosphere was spacious, nice and bright, and the food was fresh and delicious.

Great Food and Great Service! Accommodating to lots of…read morepeople or just a few I like this old style country place!

Very slow service - which would have been fine if the food was good but it was not. The staff was…read morevery friendly and apologized for the slow service so I'm not knocking them. I'm fairly certain everything is from frozen. There was a weird herb taste to everything...maybe rosemary? The steaks looked like they had fake grill marks on them and mine was a little tough. No "flame kissed" taste. Actually very little beef taste. I literally ate 3 bites but that weird herb taste was so off-putting that I took it home to "fix" it because at nearly $40 I wanted to try to salvage it. Same odd taste in the macaroni and cheese. It's a taste like you find in frozen diet dinners. I didn't even bother taking the Mac/cheese home. My husband had the chicken fried steak and it was okay. He finished it. I tried a piece and it had a hint of that same weird taste to me. No bread or rolls were served with the food. The iced tea was good. The back quiet room was nice. We won't go back and we're glad we didn't take guests for our first visit.

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!

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.

I was stoked to hear that Taproom has vegan options. Their fried okra is delicious and they offer…read morevegan cheese and vegan ranch . Sounds good right? Well the last two times I ordered I received regular ranch instead of Vegan ranch. Yesterday when I got my black bean burger there were pieces of bacon on it . Now I understand this is the risk you take with ordering at places like this, but a grill separator is not expensive. Nor is it a big ask to use a separate spatula. I was so grossed out I threw my entire meal away. Now I'm not even sure the okra batter is vegan like I was told. Im glad I'm vegan by choice and not for health reasons, because I'm sure this meal would have made me sick. I didn't even eat pork prior to becoming vegan. To find it in my food lets me know this place doesn't care about taking steps to avoid cross contamination. So I will not be returning.

The shrimp and sausage were amazing. The service was outstanding. The ambience was pretty cool.read more

Living in a small town that's full of BBQ and Mexican food, this spot is a nice change. They offer…read moreplenty of options on the menu, even for those not a fan of seafood. And, everything tastes fresh! The service was absolutely top notch when we were there. Was quite busy and a tad noisy but not bad. Cute little spot with plenty of seating inside, as well as an outdoor patio. If ya like seafood, give it a shot!