The Gristmill Restaurant is not only a restaurant, but a true landmark of Gruene, housed in a historic cotton gin right under the Gruene water tower. Stone walls with weathered bricks and wooden beams are paired with modern light fixtures to create a historic-meets-contemporary aesthetic that's hard to replicate.
From “small” onion rings that could feed a whole family to chicken fried steak and strawberry shortcake, the menu is authentically Texan. Crisp salads and juicy burgers are offered, too. On a nice day, be sure to request a seat on the wooden deck or on the multi-level outdoor patio.
The Gristmill River Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There are extended hours in the summer, so check their website for more information. Because this is a popular spot, you might have to wait for a table. (Enjoying a margarita in the outdoor beer garden makes the wait fly by!)
The Gristmill River Restaurant
1287 Gruene Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-0684
www.gristmillrestaurant.com
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