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- CCorrieSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHalley, our waitress, was excellent. Our evening was everything we hoped for. Food was prepared perfectly and the ambience set the stage for a superb dining experience.More infoTillie's- Dripping SpringsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Dripping Springs•4.5
- SSamaraAustin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoSecond time here at Aba, and it was just as wonderful as the first! Sandra was our server and she took fantastic care of us. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the food is amazing, but highly recommend the sweet potato spread! The entire restaurant is beautiful, but I love sitting outside here.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- IDIngridDAustin •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing experience good quality of the food and attention 👌More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- SSharinAustin •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThey have changed the menu and it was awesome. Presentation also very nice.More infoWaterfront Grill - Horseshoe Bay ResortPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Horseshoe Bay•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerKansas City / Kansas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 3, 2025The Lonestar Cheesesteak was fantastic. David was a great waiter. More infoOld 290 Brewery & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Johnson City•4.6
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Discover Texas Hill Country
Just west of San Antonio, Texas Hill Country features ethnic and casual eateries, both of which can be quite elegant. Check out sophisticated restaurants adjoining area resorts that serve classic American, traditional Southwestern, and farm-to-fork entrees. If you're into sustainability, Texas Hill Country restaurants are happy to oblige with plenty of seasonal, locally sourced menu options. Besides chowing down on Tex-Mex favorites and sipping margaritas in a relaxed eatery, you can also partake of familiar American dishes in a popular karaoke bar. If you've worked up a good appetite playing golf or hiking in area parks, be sure to fill up with some Texas barbecue. If you're looking for something on the ethnic side, try out the bento boxes and small plates at a local Japanese eatery.
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