30 restaurant menus in New Braunfels, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"The Envy will haunt your dreams.
As someone who grew up in New Braunfels but currently doesn't live there, Cravings stands out in my mind as truly..."
Sam Guerrero
"Cute decor. Very, very friendly staff. Excellent food and cookies! Live in SA but definitely include Cravings on our go to list whenever in..."
Brenda Black
"The food is always delicious there, it's been awhile since I'd stopped by. I usually dine in, the service is great and a relaxing place to get down a..."
Gabriel Tristan
"😁 Dana met me at the register where they take your order. I was a tad late for breakfast so I asked Dana what she recommended and she completely..."
way Rad Brad b-rad
"My favorite sammich shop! The Reuben is awesome. I love their pasta salad as..."
Francene Larrabee #relocatenb
"Ode To Sandwiches.
It's a simple place with simple foods that are delicious. The place is family run and features small tables with wooden chairs and..."
"The restaurant's farmhouse ambience creates a feeling that you are eating a home cooked meal. These homey dishes have been expertly elevated and far..."
KC Alvarado
"Ordered the hamburger and it was full of so much flavor! Cranberry Mimosa was nice and refreshing. Will definitely be..."
Pamela P
"The reason we spent so much we had 2 appetizers and Mamosa's and 2 plates.
The deviled eggs are the best I've ever had. Maple bacon pickled red..."
Eloy Sevilla
"Great patio and most importantly, dog friendly. Matthew was the best and we had a wonderful evening. Highly recommend the Raeburn Chardonnay, Fried..."
Kelly Anderson
"Sitting outside had great views. Chicken Fries Steak and eggs made a great brunch experience. Would love to come back and try their Sunday evening..."
Kyle Kutter
"Went with the family for Sunday fried chicken dinner and it was delicious! Started with the simple, refreshing salad and then I ate the chicken..."
Ian Perez
"Everything we ordered was amazing!
The chili was fantastic!
The chicken fried chicken was huge!
The farm pasta was great!
The shrimp & grits were..."
"This has got to be one of the best fast food brands! They are friendly, fast and delicious. I really like this location because the owner and..."
Monique Lasseter
"My pleasure! We had a wonderful meal there Chick-fil-A sandwiches with waffle fries. Even though it was late our service was..."
Coach Ed Nasis
"Freaking love Chick-fil-A, definitely recommend to download the app to get points and get free stuff. It's really easy to aquire the points as well,..."
Reginimeanie
"It is amazing and the BEST food in the world and we went threw the drive thru and was SUPER..."
Blake Erickson
"Great service! We had several rewards that we planned on using and there was no hassle whatsoever. The drive through employees were wonderful and..."
Em Custard
"The young lady who took my order was very knowledgeable and helpful, I don't eat here much and asked for suggestions and she helped me decide and..."
"Stumbled on this place and so glad we did. Amazing food... amazing service and the atmosphere so is cute!!! Megan, our server and I'm sure I'm..."
Jennifer Mendez
"My wife and I tried their omelets and they were delicious! Our server Christina is the best! Very nice and professional. Their slogan should be,..."
Phillip Stradlin
"I've been here a handful of times and have never once been disappointed with the service or the food. They are kind and attentive, as well as..."
Zach Mathey
"Great service and great food. Food tasted good and was hot. The server was professional and I'm a big stickler about clean tables and everything was..."
Koyán Patt
"Delicious homemade food and friendly service. It was our 1st time and we had our dog with us so we elected to sit outside. The waiter was super nice..."
Landra Celestial
"I had a delicious breakfast plate in mid afternoon. My omlet was prepared perfectly, bacon and hash browns were extra crispy as I ask for and the..."
Cathy Griffin
"Avery catered my sister’s bachelorette trip for breakfast one morning and it was absolutely AMAZING! He is one of the kindest men I’ve ever met...."
"Ate there a fee times this week while on vacation. Pretty good bfast place. Was the grandsons favorite spot for bfast. Food was good, coffee..."
Bob Sliva
"My teen kids and i had breakfast here for the first time. The Migas were some of the best i've had. My kids were pleased with the country fried..."
Robert
"Buttermilk cafe is best in town for variety in breakfast. The shrimp and grits are excellent and the Benedict is a good choice to. On the weekend..."
D. Lee
"Gold star breakfast in Gruene! Pancakes had great flavor and biscuits like pillows in gravy. Tasty vittles and great..."
Towanda The Food Eater
"Be prepared to wait 30-45 mins for a table. In my view worth the wait. Food is prepared well and cooked to order. Try local specialties. Migas as..."
Tim Morgan
"Breakfast Like it Should Be. The facility is updated, clean and spacious.The employees are very knowledgeable concerning the menu. They greet..."
NoBodySpecial
"Perfect spot for breakfast with friends. The "build your own" breakfast option is a great way to get what you really love in the AM. Service was..."
Gary Kirkham
"Best in town. The Buttermilk Café was amazing. We had breakfast on Sunday morning and my snobbish traditional food self was in heaven. Real maple..."
Melissa_j_clay
"One of the best kept secrets of the Gruene/New Braunfels area. Their breakfast and lunch offerings are amazing. Some of the best breakfast I have had..."
Brent Rudewick
"We had the Herb Roasted Chicken and Catfish. We thought our dishes were..."
Gini
"Great Comfort Food! The chicken and dumplings, meatloaf and country ham were amazing and the sides were terrific too. Can't wait to dine here again..."
Anthony Hernandez
"Went on a whim. Saturday was my first trip to the Buttermilk Cafe. I was looking for somewhere new to try for my birthday. I had the small..."
Janelle
"Wonderful!!!. Sunday breakfast was exceptional. The pancakes were so tasty and the bacon was very crisp. Our waitress was extremely busy, but we..."
Laurenlc
"Delicious. My girlfriend and I have been here twice together, and we always fine it easy to share an app (the fried tomatoes and home made ranch are..."
Adrienne
"Coming from the mouth of a picky eater; The broken yolk sandwich was delicious. Egg, cheese & applewood bacon with lettuce & tomato, on sourdough...."
Pilar Burkett
"Very nice as usual was greeted by the owner. Was about a 5 minute wait, promptly the waitress took our drink order and brought out those and..."
H.H. Kraft
"Great food. Excellent food, perfectly seasoned! Cornbread and biscuits were delicious. Everything the six of us had tasted homemade. Wish there was a..."
Mollie Hammonds
"Bit Pricey, But Great Food. Man I read all the negative reviews and was really shocked. My experience was A+. I had lunch w/ a friend and it was..."
Rhall
"Great Place to Eat!. We have eaten at Buttermilk Cafe on several occasions. The food has been consistently great as well as the service. I have taken..."
Ginger
"YUMMY! The food is awesome! the nachos are incredible, a meal by itself & the pork chops were so juicy! I can hardly wait to go..."
Lorib
"I almost did not come because of the reviews below, but I'm glad I did! The sangria was fantastic! My fiancé had the cheeseburger & I had the small..."
Jessy K
"I've been here twice. Once was before the pandemic and once was recent. Both experiences were great. The place is small but cute. I like all the..."
Nicoleigh DeArman
"This restaurant takes normal Cafe food to another level. We started our meal with fried green tomatoes. They were crispy on the outside and tender..."
Maggie's Walker
"We are here around 8:30 am on a Wednesday. Called on our way to get on the waitlist as I’d seen that suggested from others. This particular day and..."
Susie Lepping
"A delightful and charming breakfast place with amazing food and outstanding service.
The portions are large and share-able and delicious.
I highly..."
Bonnie Ponce
"The Coastal Breakfast with the Lobster Sauce was excellent! Highly reccomend. The deconstructed fruit parfait was nice. Also had fried green..."
Kennethy French
"Wonderful place with friendly atmosphere and very tasty food. Avocado toast and fried green tomatoes were absolutely amazing. Fresh and crispy toast..."
Olga Wiley
"Food was absolutely amazing! Great service, and relaxing atmosphere! We will definitely be coming..."
Jason Barth REALTOR
"WOW!! You know when you eat something and your eyes roll back and you think, “I can die happy now”? No? Just me? Oh..😅 well let me just say,..."
"If you are looking for a very special restaurant with wonderful food, excellent Texas ambience, great view of the river, look no further. When I want..."
Beverly Albrecht
"Friendly staff, very good food, and a cool atmosphere. My wife and I both had the chicken fried steak with gravy - I had the fries on the side and..."
Ari Adler
"What a great place to eat! Live music, good drinks, and it overlooks the Guadalupe. I had the chicken salad sandwich was a spin on the original and..."
Cray
"Gristmill River Restaurant offers relaxing indoor and outdoor seating. It’s large and spacious. Much of the outdoor seating offers shaded areas..."
Ron P. (Texas Born)
"Literally one of the prettiest places I’ve ever dined at! Service was amazing, a cohesive staff from greeting, seating and serving. I genuinely..."
Jenna Bowman
"Ordered the beef tips salad medium rare, got it more done--it was still good. My companion had the chicken fried steak with green beans. We shared..."
Gabriela Cadena
"Came across this place by accident and could not have been happier with our lunch. Great margaritas and frozen sangria. The onion rings and Texas..."
"I have been meaning to try this cafe but couldn’t quite get the timing right (open for lunch on weekdays only). It was worth the wait. Gruene..."
Anne-Marie
"Everything was SO good. Their gluten free bread was great.. most are dry / grainy, you wouldn’t even be able to tell the difference from regular..."
Chelsea Garcia
"Atmosphere: Funky, colorful, happy, clean and relaxed. Tucked away from the noise and chaos in Gruene.
Service: Slow on this visit, but it was close..."
Amy Parker
"PLEASE TRY THIS AMAZING CAFÉ. It's located in Gruene Lake Village, very close to the Gruene Historic District. I first discovered this awesome..."
Dara Jamerson
"Sadly came just as they were closing, but got food to go. Charming fresh green interior w friendly staff. Vegan friendly upon adjustment but no..."
Golden Horn
"Love the fresh juices and torta but now I'm in love with the desserts!! Very nice owner Mike. Digging this NB local spot. PS thanks for the kids..."
Heather Ingram
"Bring cash if you love small businesses!! Really enjoyed the grilled sandwich. Also got a salad that I couldn't finish but it kept well in the cooler..."
"A little slow but that’s only because it’s 2 lanes all the way around and it’s always packed. Means it’s good right?!!!
Food great, staff..."
James Bastin
"As always, Chick-fil-A is so pleasant and willing to work with you on your order to make sure you get what you want. I was having trouble redeeming..."
Aaron Gould
"We were hauling a trailer and a young man at the drive thru was nice enough invite us to the curve on the back and he came to us with his iPad and..."
Pat Lopez
"Our family stopped here for dinner on our way home and the service was very quick, the food was great tasting and the employees were super polite and..."
"My daughter brought me here today for lunch and it’s some of the best food I’ve had in a long time! The service was great and the food was fresh..."
Tasha
"Im from Austin TX. I had to drop some family off in Pharr, they had told me about that this place had pretty good lonches. I had lonches to go for my..."
Eli Renteria
"Had an awesome lunch with my husband and son. Food was amazing service was..."
Maria Callahan
"Just gotta try the super tacos! A very unassuming place with amazing..."
Elaine Thompson
"Omg second trip here, best service, fantastic hot good food. I wish I lived closer. 1st time I got the caldo it was fantastic this time I got the..."
"Wow. Just wow. This was such a wonderful experience. When we got to the Cafe, it was not busy and we were immediately seated by friendly staff. We..."
Rachael Bates
"My wife and I visited Old River City Cafe while on vacation. We actually ate here twice, I had the smoked Turkey sweet potato and a salad on my first..."
Wesley Long
"Tried this place recently for the first time... Our waitress was definitely one of the best waitress we have ever had.. soo friendly, helpful,..."
Stacy George
"Went to eat dinner here there chicken fried steak was on point . Was surprise of how well service went . Will be going back to try there breakfast. ..."
josh vargas
"Awesome experience and phenomenal food. Highly recommend stoping by to get a bite to eat. Food cameout fast and was absolutely..."
Daniel Henderson
"My son and I happened upon the Cafe on a trip to pick up some furniture. I ordered the small hicken fried steak with jalapeño corn casserole and a..."
Marcy Puente
"Great service and great food. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it is cute and a nice atmosphere on the inside. The back patio area was..."
"The only bad thing about this restaurant is that there is only one location. If this restaurant came to Houston, it would give the other Mexican..."
Tiffany Roanapur
"Great atmosphere. Great food. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the queso as an appetizer. For dinner we ordered the Jefe plate, mixed..."
Eloy Castaneda Jr
"Came during lunch. Lunch menu size chicken fajitas and red snapper tacos. 2 waters with brisket queso dip = $51.
The red snapper tacos were a..."
Reuben Cupit
"All I can say is WOW!!! The food was absolutely amazing. The wagyu beef cachete was very, very delicious. The chips and salsa were very good. The..."
Eli Narvaez
"Been wanting to come here for a while and I am happy I did!!! The Mexican Martini and Ranch Water were on point! I am vegetarian so my choices are..."
Rox
"Upscale Mexican restaurant! Great ambience, very spacious, nice waiters. It was very busy this evening but we were seated immediately. The food..."
"The food was delicious! The photo attached was my friend's Tortilla Soup. It looked so good, I had to take a picture of it! All of us enjoyed what we..."
Cassidy Turner
"Large portions of great food, served by gracious staff. Apparently family-owned and run, which I really appreciate. Thanks y'all, we'll keep coming..."
Richele Brooks
"This place is really casual. The people are very friendly. I'm pretty sure it's a family run business. You can call an order in, you can do the drive..."
Jimmy Allen
"One of my fav locations for delicious Mexican food. Great ambiance & decor. Next time I'll be back with my..."
"First time going and had a wonderful experience. We got our drinks and food quickly and also were able to play..."
Hondo P
"This was our FIRST time and it is a great place on the weekend for Kid's Birthday parties, family fun days, or any other event. On weekends you can..."
STRYKEN the Band
"This place was a lot of fun. They had games and bowling along with a bar, tables and a stage for live music! The atmosphere and staff were wonderful...."
Melissa Angel
"Great place to grab a bite to eat, bowl, see a local Texas Band and get some amazing service. The bartenders are fantastic. Uour drink will never be..."
Michael Gantt
"The first thing that stands out from our visit was the great customer service. Our waitress Sydney was amazing. Herself along with other staff..."
Willie Ruiz
"DT social has changed since I last visited. Still same great atmosphere. Our server asked what goes in a 7 & 7 ... and my wife got something in a..."
"This place continues to offer some of the best cajun seafood in the area. almost as good as New Orleans. The atmosphere, the drinks, and the..."
Couch Potato Critic
"Food was amazing and building is beautiful. I had some oysters and the shrimp brochette. Staff is strange. Just acts akward, fake, and annoyed...."
Crystal Moscot
"Best oysters in town. The waiting staff is great and in formative and the food speaks for itself. This will continue to be my favorite restaurant in..."
Henrypawlins
"Great for Business Lunch. The gumbo was excellent. Great place for lunch and not too crowded. They had many things on the menu that looked really..."
Foodie
"Great place!. Great atmosphere, service, & food! My husband & I rather enjoyed it. I wouldn't get the crab cake slider again, it wasn't a very good..."
Lizzie
"Best sangria ever! Seafood fondue and crispy bread was very good and cheesy, lots of seafood. Had the Chilean sea bass with crab fried rice, fish was..."
Monica
"Favorite!. Having grown up in Florida, have always been a fan of good seafood. McAdoo's has never diasappointed, whether fried or grilled entrees...."
Eric
"Would recommend. Every visit I have had has been positive. I was surprised to see so many negative reviews. I typically get their cajun enchiladas,..."
Erin
"Enjoyed Happy Hour with Postmaster Drinks. The fried shrimp and fried green tomatoes topped with shrimp were excellent. The spicy catfish was pretty..."
John Lee Sang
"Sunday br .... errr .... lunch. Had heard some great things about McAdoo's Sunday brunch so headed over there today after church to give it a try ......"
Bob
"Go Here. If you like seafood and more cajun flavors you will like McAdoo's. They do seafood and do it very..."
Jordan
"Thumbs up!. We are always glad to get a chance to eat here. The staff is cordial and knowledgeable, the daily specials are great. The bar is one of..."
Ssqueen960
"Good, but loud. Only been one time. Food was good, waitress was okay, atmoshpere was okay. Little loud. Gumbo not like true Louisiana or southeast..."
P
"Worth every penny. Pricey, but worth it. The food is fresh & filling and their drinks are great as well. This is a favorite place of mine for special..."
KT
"Good but overpriced. I have been there at least four times. All the food is really good (I recommend the coconut shrimp appetizer) but it's a bit..."
Sc
"What a wonderful surprise! Great food, prices and excellent service. I'll make it a point to stop here when coming through..."
Rekoj
"Yummmmm. We live in NB and LOVE seafood..We are so happy that NB finally got a great seafood restaurant...love the oysters and the seafood fondue...i..."
Mandy
"Wonderful Meal - Superb Service. Lunched today with 3 members of my family at McAdoos. Found the map and some reviews on the internet and was..."
Gracebarfield1
"Great Oysters. I love going to mcaddos for the oyster - couldnt be more..."
Lilly
"Tasty & inventive food. Fair value. Not happy that they won't serve the yummy bar appetizers in the dining..."
Devon
"Excellent seafood, service, and atmosphere. McAdoo's is built in the old New Braunfels post office, but you wouldn't know it once you were inside...."
Jimmie
"A magnificent meal. We stopped into McAdoo's on a Monday night after an afternoon of tubing. Despite it's upscale atmosphere we were perfectly..."
Leighton Crumpton
"Awesome food and atmosphere. What the owners have done with the old post office is simply amazing. Loved..."
Randy Tate
"McAdoo's - love it. We visit New Braunfels a couple times a year and recently stumbled across McAdoo's Seafood Company and I'm so glad we did. The..."
Suz
"Absolutely excellent. Great atmosphere. And the food was to die for. Appetizer, entree, and dessert. Drinks were..."
Cheri Wood
"Very nice decor in the old Post Office building. Excellent service and great seafood. We tried the seafood platter and it's the best we've had in..."
Al E. N. Lampoon
"McAdoos is consistent with well prepared food, great service and top quality fresh ingredients. My favorites are the seafood salad, Cajun enchiladas..."
Mike W
"Its a little pricey but the food is really good. A nice place to take a date or the family or even for business. Good..."
Rex Soards
"The oysters are so good.
Gulf
Irish point
Salted rock
Cape cod
All fresh and so good.
Seafood platter is always delicious, fried fish,fried oysters,..."
Gloria Mutschlechner
"Great food and staff. I knowingly went in with a cayenne allergy and the staff was great. Our server checked with the kithen to make sure no cross..."
Bridget Hylton
"Beautiful restaurant. Great happy hour. Wonderful drinks n appetizers. Loved it...."
"Great local spot, asked them for the most popular iced coffee drink & the caramel monkey-atto was delicious! My husband ordered the lavender lemonade..."
Callie Andersen
"I love having Crosswalk as one of my favorite local spots to grab a Rosemary Vanilla Latte - hot or cold, and a pastry on days I work in town!..."
Christy Meaux
"The build your own breakfast sandwich was fresh and delicious. I went with a croissant, bacon, egg, tomato, spinach, and basil aioli. We like the..."
Ashli Kurian
"What a lovely local establishment nestled in the heart of downtown. I love the scenic views from the patio. Love coming here and working or reading..."
Wendi Sanford Green
"love historical places period but with their service and quality coffees and foods it was just next level . Iced americano with almond milk and..."
R H
"I really like the atmosphere, cozy place n nice people. Food and price was..."
Arash D
"Need a place with wifi and found this lovely place. The customer service was great and I asked for a recommendation on a good drink and I was not..."
Ana Barrera
"They have a wonderful drink selection everything from coffee, tea to lemonade. They also have gluten free pastries available. Their gluten free..."
"We ventured into this small town on our way to S. Padre and what a treat! First of all, the little downtown area the restaurant is in was so cute!..."
Myra Hernandez
"Great place to eat after being out on the river. Portions are big, salsa is great, everything is flavorful. Big cups to quench your thirst. Great..."
Elizabeth Gallardo
"The food is delicious
Good waitress
Breakfast till 2 pm on a Saturday
The flour tortillas are really..."
"We were looking to get something small in a local spot. We’re glad we found this little gem! The staff was very friendly and inviting. We..."
Yvette Dizon-Gist
"This is a must stop is you are in the area for breakfast! Start with the cinnamon roll with pecans, but be sure to have someone to share it with. I..."
Tracy Haugen
"We tried this for breakfast this morning. I had one of the most tender chicken fried steaks. The gravy was tasty along with a side of grits,..."
Rosa Longer
"Found it by accident. Best accident I have ever had. Will definitely be going back. Food was great people are friendly and prices are responsible...."
Irma
"On our way out of town, we were craving some breakfast food and a local establishment. This place appeared to work because it ticked the boxes, and..."
Joshua Essary
"This place is so amazing I had to write a review. To start the wait isn’t more than 15 minutes. The hospitality and service is amazing . The food..."
Simone Henderson
"Amazing, amazing, amazing. The food, as my daughter said is "made with LOVE!" From the ham and cheese omelette, pancakes, home fries, burger, or..."
Martin Contreras III
"Really really worth the wait which wasn't as as bad as on would think. The dining area is cozy and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The menu is..."
"Delicious German food but with quite a few people pleaser menu options. Everything was delicious and the portions (especially for the roast chicken)..."
Isaac Ray
"Love it! Love it! Best German spot in the south of the US. Only comparable to Frankenmuth in Michigan. The waitress was super! The beer was huge and..."
Joshua Carrillo
"The Wild Sausage Sampler and Sausage Samplers were both amazing, they are larger than you'd expect, and all taste different from the last. Best..."
Chris young
"Awesome food, great beer, and super friendly staff. What else could you ask for. I started off with a pretzel (I just moved back to TX from Munich in..."
Brian Farmer
"The breakfast was amazing!! My friends & I got the biscuits & gravy with an egg, French toast, banana pancakes & the breakfast sandwich. Everything..."
Courtney Cortez
"Awesome! The meatball was very tasty. The beer was great ($4.00 for a liter) and the schnitzel was so satisfying! Just hitting all the marks for our..."
Matthew Breese
"Live music on weekends, good beer and good food, what more can you ask for. We really liked sausages and Schwine.....something we were not so big..."
Danijel Akrap
"The meatball was delicious, the sauce was perfect, the noodles and all combined made the perfect German meal. Busy, and hot, mid summer, let..."
"A top scene for tasty american food. fell in love with this place from the 1st taste. service is consistently good. prices were appropriate. makes me..."
Melody Jones
"Nice, causal and fun atmosphere! Service was great, and food was brought out in a reasonable time frame. The food is handmade and very well prepared...."
Jeff
"american food at this place - super good. Super place to meet and chat with coworkers. I had a brother come into town and he asked me to go back..."
Diana Little
"One of my favorite spots for tasty American food. Great place to meet and catch up with friends. Fast and courteous service. Prices are..."
Wanda S
"american food at this place - very tasty. Visited at eight, it was not full. Quick and friendly service. Food is like a place in Baltimore I..."
Roy Campbell
"Our first time here for breakfast and it was phenomenal. I had the crab eggs and my wife had the steak and eggs. The homemade biscuit was to die for!..."
Beran Young
"American food, very satisfying. it was so delicious. i've had nothing but enjoyable experiences here and plan to keep visiting. the bill was..."
Roger Flores
"Good food and service. I had chicken fried steak and eggs, really good and my wife had steak and eggs and very good steak, cooked right too. Loved..."
"Went in to treat our son for his birthday, Antrie was our server. She was amazing! She surprised him with an ice cream treat & staff singing him..."
Misuki Nagay
"Unlike other ihop outlets, the staff here are quick and gentle. Attended every customer with full attention. The food is good and the wait time is..."
Sai C
"Made a midnight stop here, against my better judgements, but surprisingly left quite happy. The servers there were funny and kept our drinks full and..."
RYan Cruz
"The food was hot, fresh and tasted very good. The servers were all very friendly and quick to address any needs or requests we had. Would recommend..."
"Ok generally I love Panera.... this is the first time I've had an issue. We rarely eat here because it's fairly pricey, but delish for..."
Gretchyn Lopez
"I love ordering on the app, pulling up and having someone bring my order to me. My new favorite combo is the 1/2 tuna sandwich and cream of chicken..."
"We had great service when we ordered our breakfasts. Our breakfast tacos came on the freshly made tortillas--and they met the Taco Cabana standard. ..."
Heather C.
"What do you do when it's 100 degrees in Texas? Go to Taco Cabanda drive though and get a frozen margaritas and some guacamole and chips! Had the..."
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