Alice's Restaurant

Barbecue restaurant · Hays County

Alice's Restaurant

Barbecue restaurant · Hays County

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16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

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Cocktails, beer & hearty Texas-inspired fare for lunch, dinner & brunch in the Hill Country.  

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16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Get directions

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$20–30 · Menu

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+1 512 387 5822
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"The restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling serves Texas dishes like smoked chicken flautas, tacos, barbecue, and meat-studded queso to a boisterous crowd enjoying whiskey flights, cocktails, or beer on the many outdoor picnic tables. It’s a great place to watch the sun set on a nice night. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

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"Alice’s Restaurant will help you through a Treaty Oak experience and make sure the drinks and sun exposure don't wear you out. But rather than just a standard menu of bar bites, the food here is really solid. The focus is mostly on Hill Country barbecue and other Texas comfort foods, like queso, cornbread, and frito pie. Go for the plate special, which you can stack with sides like crispy brussels sprouts and mac and cheese along with your preferred combination of brisket, chicken thighs, turkey, pork, or sausage." - nicolai mccrary, anne cruz

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"Alice’s Restaurant will help you through a Treaty Oak experience and make sure the drinks and sun exposure don't wear you out. But rather than just a standard menu of bar bites, the food here is really solid. The focus is mostly on Hill Country barbecue and other Texas comfort foods, like queso, cornbread, and frito pie. Go for the plate special, which you can stack with sides like crispy brussels sprouts and mac and cheese along with your preferred combination of brisket, chicken thighs, turkey, pork, or sausage." - Anne Cruz

Alice's Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling - Review - Dripping Springs - Austin - The Infatuation
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"Among the Dripping Springs on-site restaurant’s varied menu is a short but smart one, which makes sense given that pitmaster Elias Vidal helped open Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ with his brother, Miguel Vidal. There’s brisket, pork in the form of pulled and spare ribs, and turkey; plus the smoked meats are available in Frito pie, sandwiches, and tacos. It’s also another later-night barbecue option. Takeout and outdoor/indoor dine-in services are available." - Nadia Chaudhury

The Best Barbecue Restaurants in the Texas Hill Country - Eater Austin
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Zach Steinbring

Google
Next to the restaurant was Treaty Oaks indoor bar that made some fabulous cocktails and a few sample flights of their libations. It's absolutely one of the best bourbons I've had from Texas. We enjoyed the atmosphere, and the service was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks being served. The best part since we started our visit in the bar and then went next door to the restaurant is that tabs can carry over to each cashier so no need to be opening & closing tabs along the tour. Alice's menu has items that are so good that you won't need a to-go container. Each dish sounded so good it was hard to make a decision. I know we will be back to try out many more items and look forward to more bourbon samples. Being that most of the area is outdoors I would prepare yourself for whatever the weather is like when you plan to visit. The outdoor band on the old delivery truck is also a very cool touch.

Holly Byrd

Google
This was a nice find. We stopped by because me and my family were in the area for the day. We didn't have drinks and only ordered food. I had the brisket sandwich with chips. The sandwich was good but the chips were... different with a taste I can't place. The mac and cheese was on the dry side for my taste but the queso was amazing. I tasted my husband's potato salad and it tasted like regular cooked potatoes slathered in mayo. It was not to my liking at all. Our waitress Morgan was wonderful and took very good care of us. There is outside seating but it's too hot to sit if you ask me. The inside was nice but very loud. Over all it was a decent place to eat.

Jim Nabholz

Google
On a recent afternoon, while visiting the Treaty Oak complex, we decided to give Alice's restaurant a try, very convenient because it's located at Treaty Oak Distillery. Maddie was our waitress, great service, attentive but not intrusive. We ordered a couple of gin and tonics, one with Yaupon one with No. 9, both were very good! We ordered the wedge salad with chicken and the ribs with green beans on the side. Amazing food! The salad was HUGE, generous portion of chicken, served ice-cold, wonderful ranch dressing on the side. The ribs were fall off the bone, expertly smoked, and outstanding flavor, obviously quality meat. The side of green beans was surreal, fried beans, excellent seasoning, we'd go back just for the green beans! LOL On a side note, the house BBQ sauce is phenomenal! Decent prices too! A very great experience at an awesome place.

A. Hodsden

Google
Awesome time here in the late afternoon hours. We had two waitresses, the second was awesome, answered questions and made recommendations. Sorry to not have gotten her name. We visited three different places like this on our trip on the Fitzhugh strip and this was definitely the favorite. Everything was so fresh! Wish it had been a bit cooler on our trip so we could have enjoyed the outside, or come on a night where we assume there is probably live music because there was a setup for it. Great atmosphere! The bbq sauce was the most unique and best we tasted during our visit, a peppery sweet and tangy sauce, great drinks, the tortilla chips were fantastic, best queso we had (if you don't like it super spicy, ask for not green sauce), my party raved about the tacos (I didn't try them) said they were the best they had had. The guac was fresh and had a nice lime flavor. The strawberry dessert was a nice treat on this hot day. They no longer do beer flights even though it is on the menu, so if that is what you want, just be aware. Also the Lady Bird soda has an artificial sweetener in it, I do wish it had said that on the menu because we had never even heard of this sweetener before and would have ordered something different. But overall this was an amazing time, would definitely come back if we are ever here again.

Nicole Disney

Google
Great atmosphere and good food. They had so many yummy things on the menu that we had a hard time deciding what to get. Would love to eat here again. It's great for a fun date or a big group of people. There is plenty of seating.

Jake Hewitt

Google
Alice’s Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distillery has great indoor and outdoor seating often times with musicians performing at their outdoor stage. The servers and bartenders are great and you can’t go wrong with their drink selection. I had a few of their bourbon and gin cocktails with my favorite being the Hill Country Dreaming. The blueberry cornbread muffins (only made on Sunday) don’t have much cornbread taste, in my opinion, but are still good! And now, the reason to come to Alice’s Restaurant- the bbq!!! Pit master Elias and team know their stuff. I had sampled their bbq at an event and was very impressed with their flavors and I was not disappointed at Alice’s! We got the brisket guisada tacos and the brisket sandwich, so good!! Going back I’ll get the ribs but they were sold out when I went. The bbq sauce is delicious and had to buy some to make my food taste better at home. One, you need to visit Treaty Oak and two, get some food at Alice’s! Let me know when you’re going and I’ll meet you there!!

Edith Rosas

Google
The place is supe big and has a very chill vibe! The food was awesome!! We ordered the tinga tacos and the brisket tacos. The sauce on the tinga tacos was on the spicy side, but the bbq sauce on the brisket tacos was one of the best bbq sauces I've tasted! We actually ended up buying a bottle of it in the gift shop!

Molly Bellow

Google
Great drinks, great scenery, great service! Food was good enough and well priced, but not particularly impressive. The Cobb salad was huge but disappointing, particularly for something with "pitmaster" in the name.

Britney D.

Yelp
Treaty Oak is a distillery offering whiskey and rum by the bottle or in a tasty drink paired with something delicious from their onsite restaurant. The sprawling property is best enjoyed when it's cool enough to be outside, complete with an enclosed childrens play scape, a stage that hosts live music, and the occasional artisan's market. While this is a popular place on the weekends, their property boasts plenty of parking and seating under the oak trees, or you can enjoy a distillery tour with a sip of one of their prized spirits. You'll want to sign up for their newsletter to see what musicians will be playing their outdoor stage, or if there are any special release products.

Elsa C.

Yelp
Dropped by Treaty Oak Distillery on a Sunday. Parking here is free so that's nice. The employees here are full of energy and are helpful and nice. The restaurant is closed! There was 1 food truck but the food was NOT what we were looking for. They have a lovely location with lots of outdoor space, trees and picnic tables. They have a large space where you can sit drink and watch sports but it is not air conditioned, but it does have fans. It was a bit too hot for us so we went to the air conditioned space and enjoyed a nice flight. FYI, the bathrooms are outside. We also learned that the place has been sold so things will be changing.

Tiffany J.

Yelp
I wasn't familiar with Treaty Oak Distilling prior to visiting last summer. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. When we arrived, we walked around the grounds and realized the only thing open was the Mercantile Bar. The Mercantile Bar is not very large and does not have much seating. The building did not have great air circulation so it was warm and stuffy. It was also miserably hot in the restrooms which are located in a separate area on the premises not too far from the Mercantile. There were a lot of people waiting to get drinks at the bar and there were only two bartenders working. The bartenders didn't seem to have any sense of urgency with making drinks. My friend and I waited at least 15 minutes before we were able to order. We almost left because of the long wait. When the bartender got to us, he apologized. Treaty Oak offers whiskey and gin. I ordered the Garden Rita which is a gin cocktail with cucumber, cilantro, lime, and simple. It was floral and the botanicals were prominent. It was a refreshing beverage, especially on a hot summer day. My friend had the Antique Gin Old Fashioned. As much as I love gin, I do not like Antique Gin so I didn't try his drink. We were able to share a table with some other patrons, but I would say half of the patrons were standing due to the limited seating. The parking lot and the walkways are made of huge gravel rocks. There were some ladies wearing heels that had a difficult time walking on the gravel. The gravel left a chalky residue on our shoes which was incredibly annoying. Treaty Oak has potential, but it wasn't as fun as another distillery that we visited earlier in the day. I wouldn't mind coming back to eat at Alice's, take a tour, or listen to some live music. If I visit again, it will definitely not be in the middle of the summer.

Joleen K.

Yelp
We went to Treaty Oak Distillery as an activity during a conference we attended in Austin. It was a blast! Had a distillery tour but then mixed two different drinks using their vodka and bourbon. The staff were amazing and the setting beautiful. Highly recommend!

Celena S.

Yelp
Treaty oak distilling is a super cute place! The big open fields with lots of flowers and gardens and a big play area for kiddos. They have lots of different buildings on property that serve different types of drinks and food. I absolutely love their mojito on tap! It is delicious!! Watch out though, they're strong ;) The service is pretty good, I've never had any issues with the staff. It can be confusing your first time there not knowing where to go to order drinks or food, some better signage would be helpful. I do find the prices at Treaty Oak to be a bit higher than the other distilleries in the area so I took a star away for that. I will review the restaurant on their separate Yelp! Page

Ellie N.

Yelp
5 stars for the location and atmosphere 4 stars for the drinks. All the cocktails are decent. 1 stars for the food: avoid ordering food here. Salty is the main theme here. There was barely any meat on the pork ribs. The beef jerky was extremely salty, it's not edible. All the pickles were not crunchy and again, too salty.

Nicki M.

Yelp
Loved this distillery tour! Learned about the process and got to try several of their products. The tour comes with a free drink too- score! The grounds are really nice and plenty of outside activities. We ate dinner at the restaurant and it was delicious and fresh! I would come back again!

Michelle W.

Yelp
Been wanting to check this place out since we first learned of it two summers ago. We finally got our chance today. It's been over a 100 outside so needless to say not much outside activity today. I'm sure on a nice out it would be crazy busy. Instead today we checked out the mercantile along with the restaurant on the grounds. While in the restaurant, we escaped the heat for good texas bbq. The brisket nachos were awesome enough that we had two. The pickled veggies along with the wedge salads were both healthy portions. The inside feel was your standard open restaurant. Nice length bar in it. The waitress was meh. Found out after further review of the receipt that we were mischarged for items we didn't receive. This waitress even asked me if I had order another for a drink she just simply never brought me. I guess the non-alcoholic ones weren't her priority. However, Brendan, Morgan and Alana were all great. If not for them I'd likely have not purchased as much as we did. I am not much of whiskey or bourbon girl. However the daydrinker was so smooth I'd buy a bottle for myself. The red handed along with their other choice were my favorites. However the old fashioned along with the peach julep in the flights were amazing. When purchasing a bottle to go such as myself make sure to specify if you want a 375ml or 750ml. I'd say the 750ml was def the better deal. We didn't come just for tastings. However I also got a chance to try to be gin which included as Alana called it a Texas holly basically. I typically feel like gin burns for awhile. However this one was botanical enough I would love it in a cocktail. Overall I feel this would be a great space for a rehearsal dinner if you are getting married locally or birthday party or just overall hangout with groups. There was plenty of space for live music outside. Dog friendly on leashes. Plenty of air conditioning too when escape the Texas heat.

Dave W.

Yelp
Pretty disappointing experience. We were visiting from Arizona and were looking forward to this stop. I had visited 3 years ago and thought the place was great. We visited on a Thursday in December - which is clearly off season for them. However, they were open so we thought things would be fine. The restaurant was "closed for a private event" which was clearly not the case. We were literally the only people on the grounds. For what it's worth I think they had a septic issue judging from the strong odor. Also several young people sitting around on their laptops. Chairs all put up on tables made it clear they were just not interested. Next we tried their merch shop. Which we were told would be opening soon. So we went for a cocktail at the shack they pointed us to. The staff at the bar were friendly and attentive and the cocktails were great. I just didn't love the music blaring rap that included the N word like a comma. Back to the merch shop - still not open. More young people on laptops sitting around. My suggestion to the management - please manage. A bunch of privileged kids who don't work wouldn't be the way I would want things done. Won't be back.

Carolyn G.

Yelp
Greatness! This place is extremely chill. Pet friendly and the food is decent. Kinda sad they stopped the gin flights.... Who does that? Their gins are all on point and I love each one. Some days I really prefer one to another. Of course, we will always return

Mike G.

Yelp
Treaty oak is a big place and worth a stop. Nice tour of the place, only thing that could be better is an air conditioned indoors. It was pretty hot out in the main bar area even though covered.

Kendell B.

Yelp
We LOVED visiting Treaty Oak. We were in town for a friend's wedding and came here twice while we were there. Alice's restaurant was delicious, I got one of the salads with salmon added. We all really enjoyed the cocktails. I had the antique fizz and loved the hints of lavender with the taste of the gin. The rest of my family really enjoyed having the old fashions. This is a great place to hang out with family. Plenty of outdoor space as well as places to sit indoors. The staff was super attentive and made great recommendations when it came to food and drinks. If we are ever back in dripping springs we will for sure go back! For now, ordering some gin online from them!

Chastitie A.

Yelp
If you are taking a trip to Dripping Springs, this is a must for visiting. It's the perfect place in a nice warm day. So much outdoor seating, beautiful trees to provide shade, corn hole, good music, and more importantly good booze! Not only can you get a great quality meal (especially the burgers) but here is a local distillery that makes their own vodka, bourbon and gin in house. I had the pleasure to meet James who gave me so much insight on the company, and made me excited to try his bourbon. Day Drinker was the one that stole my heart. I just had to take a bottle home! James also was helpful on telling us other places to visit during our trip. I loved how friendly the staff were here (including Jorge! Thanks for the welcoming vibes) And I loved the food, drinks, and whole vibe of the place. I will add it's super family and pet friendly

Rain S.

Yelp
I really enjoyed this place. Nice atmosphere with lots of seating. Service was friendly! Lots of tasty food and drinks to choose from. Would definitely go back.

Chante' M.

Yelp
This place has set the bar on distilleries for me. I bought the limit (and paid for my friends limit too) . The staff was engaging and offered a few sips to sample that helped us choose our perfect pours. I now tell my family and friends, anyone going within a mile of this place- go check it out , and Bruno me back a bottle . Thankfully they have some great smoked food on sight that helps coat your belly and compliments the libations. It's a little off the beaten path but once you get there they have plenty of parking. We went during the week and didn't get to do a tour, just another reason to return. Cheers friends

John C.

Yelp
I'm pretty disappointed in this place. Years ago it was the best distillery in a 200 mile radius. Today, they only make batched cocktails and the vibe is kinda off. When you go to a distillery, you expect to pay for nice craft cocktails that are made to order (with the exception of maybe a few batched ones. Sadly every single cocktail is batched here now... even the old fashioned. The food is alright but seems as if something is missing. Not to mention it smells like a mixture of compost and rotten eggs outside. Must have gotten new management

Kelsey B.

Yelp
I am so sad to dramatically reduce my previous rating. We love the bbq and the drinks here and there is such great potential to get back to the way it was but... 1) They got rid of the smash burger (the classic most everyone loves TO for) 2) they were out of the first 4 items we ordered including a cocktail 3) the entire team handled allergies so poorly we couldn't possibly trust it anymore. The manager came out and with good intentions but offered some condescending response about "back when my kids were little this wasn't a problem" diatribe instead of answering our questions about how allergy friendly items were. There are items on the menu that say GF but they are fried in the same oil. People could get seriously ill by ordering items labeled GF that aren't. Most importantly, a person with allergies that asks basic questions about what is in their dish should ideally be met with empathy and respect. I really hope this turns around because it used to be our weekly go-to until the past year or two.

Kevin Z.

Yelp
Fun place - great cocktail selection and the food at Alice's Restaurant is outstanding! Live music when we're there - very nice.

Dorit M.

Yelp
Beautiful place, good service, VERY disappointing food. Where there soooo many places around for good food and excellent BBQ you have to up your game!!! The meat was dry and served only warm, small portions for the price. Only good dish was the Brussels sprouts & cauliflower side dish. What looked like 4oz coleslaw for $7???? Even the beer was a small size glass... Makes me wonder

Carlo M.

Yelp
What a great visit I had here it made me feel normal again to sit outside and enjoy the good food and be able to talk and just be outside of my house for a while thank you Treaty Oak

Teri K.

Yelp
Had a nice little visit to Treaty Oak distilling last week on a Tuesday. Came right befor closing, but had the whole place to ourselves to enjoy two delicious craft cocktails, and some yummy hummus as a snack. Beautiful property and I hope they will be adding more food soon.

Claire A.

Yelp
Had and awesome time at Treaty Oak a few weekends back. Definitely try to arrive early to snag a spot inside on a hot summer day. There is also tons of outdoor seating for those who enjoy some sunshine/fresh air. The buildings all have very cool designs and are photo worthy! There are also plenty of cocktail options to pick from! The staff was super friendly and our waiter event brought out waters before we started ordering. The main dishes were pretty good but the carrot cake was just ok. A little dry but nothing maybe some boozy coffee can't fix? Hopefully some day *fingers crossed*. Definitely check out this place if you are in the area sometime!

Jim N.

Yelp
Stopped by Treaty Oak on a recent Saturday afternoon. Really cool vibe, outdoor music was rockin'! We stopped in the Merch room, and tried a flight of the Waterloo gins. Yaupon, No.9 and Antique. Very different and unique tasting gins. Personal favorites were the Yaupon and the No. 9, both flavored with local botanicals, and the No. 9 included a wisp of pecans. The Antique version was a bit to much for our taste, we're not big bourbon drinkers, but we could easily see how that gin could be a hit. We tried the Basil Blossom and Texas Buck cocktails per the bartender's recommendation. The Blossom is made with No.9 and the Buck is made with Antique. Both drinks were delicious! The bourbon notes in the Antique in the Buck were muted nicely by the cranberry, rosemary, lime and ginger beer! A fun place, we'll go back. The only downside we saw is there really is not anything kid-focused there, so likely not a good stop for folks with kids along.

Jenna K.

Yelp
We love this little gem in Drippings Springs. Super relaxing and scenic spot to grab a bite to eat or cold drink. Living in the city, it's nice to get away for a bit at Treaty Oak.

Melissa P.

Yelp
My husband and I went on their distillery tour yesterday. It was a lot of fun and in addition to a free drink we got to sample everything during the tour. We got to see how it was all made and stored. Very interesting! The spacious grounds are very pleasant and we were blessed with a beautiful day. The workers there were extremely polite. They have a restaurant on site but we didn't visit it since we had eaten right before we got there.

Texas M.

Yelp
Love all of the live music! Even their playlist outdoors is excellent when a live band is not on stage. The last few special events there that require advance tickets have been worth every dollar and some. Their pride and passion show in all that they do. If only I could stop dreaming about my favorite drink there, Hill Country Dreamin'. Spectacular!

Heidi H.

Yelp
What a great find!! Treaty Oak Distillery was a great pre-4th of July spot! Luke, our waiter was wonderful.. very attentive (in the good way) and knowledgeable of the menu...we can't wait to come back and bring our friends..

Shelby W.

Yelp
Took my second trip out to treaty oak and was not disappointed with the day spent here. Treaty Oak is the kind of place that you want to spend the entire day at, and you totally can! What I love about it too is that it's a massive space with so much to do while on the grounds. It even has a playground where the kids can play, and an indoor space with plenty of TVs to watch football on game day. We started off with a tasting, which you can either do Gin or Whiskey. I actually highly recommend the tasting, it's only $10 a person but gives some great background on how each different flavor/bottle is created and made. You also can put the $10 towards a bottle if you end up wanting to buy one to take home. We then went into the bar area and got drinks, which is a huge variety of cocktails! They have plenty of picnic tables, and multiple boards for cornhole on the grounds. The restaurant on site it BBQ and was amazing! We got the brisket sandwich and pork sandwich and loved them both. What I also loved about it, was that there's multiple places where you can get drinks, foods, etc. on the grounds but your tab stays open for everything. Love this place and highly recommend making a day trip out of it if you haven't been!

Josh R.

Yelp
Really good drinks and atmosphere. A big place with a lot of benches to sit and talk: good drinks and great nachos!

Twiza M.

Yelp
Loved, loved, loved the venue!!! Open fields, fresh air and a ton of activities. There was a bar, a restaurant and the actual distillery to explore. A stage was there but unfortunately no performances at the time of my visit. The food was great! Sorry I ate the food before taking a photo but had the brisket smash burger and shared sides of potato salad, Mac and Cheese, and Brussel sprouts. All were great! Love our waitress, and all the other workers were available to help readily. Had a blast and would 100% recommend. My favorite was the Antique Gin

Linda H.

Yelp
We were here for a week and came to Treaty Oak 2x. Fantastic craft drinks, brisket tacos, queso and chips.... That was from the food truck. They also have a restaurant that looked good but it was closed during my timeframe.

Christina F.

Yelp
I had such high expectations for this place, but it did not live up to even "medium expectations". :( My husband and I met some friends down here, as they live in Dripping Springs. Now, let me state, this was a VERY HOT day..around 100. Now, I have been too a few of these outdoor type food and drink places, and shocked they have succeeded. In Texas, unlike other states where average temp is in the mid 70's..here it seems to always be above 80 at very least, and then it can rain at any minute (and gone the next), and lovely bugs everywhere! UGH But, this place is set up very strangely, in that you have a few "buildings" that are spread out, like you are on a camp ground. Once you get into the gate...you go waaaayyyy back to park. Once you get in, you look for signs to see what is what. We got there right when our tour was starting, in one of the side buildings (had to call our friends, as could not find where tour started). Now the building we were in, was like a big barn and though covered, had big openings on 3 of the 4 sides of the building. The tour guide even had one of those towels you can wear around the neck with water to keep you cool. As he was talking, the two other couples and ourselves were getting very hot. He had us try some Gin (which did not know until we were here they had, we thought they just had whiskey), and some whiskey. Actually liked the Gin better then their whiskey! At the end of the tour, you could go into the Mercantile building to get a free drink. They had a board to show what drinks they provided (and ONLY got to get one of those, not any other drinks). When we asked for our drinks, they said only 2 of the 4 were available. :( . Then, in this nice A/C building they only had two seating areas, and both were occupied. The bar area , was roped off, and it looks like they had a tasting going on. I needed to sit down, but could not in there. My friends said there was building next to us, where you could get any drinks, and sit, or can go to restaurant. We looked across at the open building, and said, "no, want A/C". So we walked down this dirt hill, passing by the picnic tables, which I guess you could eat outside (NOPE, not today). We got inside, and you seat yourself. You have to use your phone to order off the QR code on the middle of the table (* I really hate these...get REAL menus)! When, we got our food, all of us were disappointed in what each of us got. The cucumber salad was like over vinegary, the mac and cheese tasted like out of a box, the chicken fried steak was wayyyy over cooked, and the 2 meat platter, was one rib and like small piece of brisket. We sat in there for awhile just to cool down and use restroom (which everybody got confused, as you walk in, thought it was one room style, so had people outside, then realized it had stalls..LOL). So, our friends wanted to go home, but we wanted to try out some other drinks. We walked back up the hill, and the open building on the left was closed. We asked people in the Mercantile, and they said they had a couple employees get heat exhaustion! I felt bad for them, working in this heat..and no A/C! So, we decided to leave too! We did buy a couple bottles of Gin to take home, as they seemed the best they had. We sat at picnic tables for minute, and had to use restroom and did not want to walk all the way back down to restaurant, and saw signs for restroom off the right. They were not outhouse, but close to it. Again, no A/C and you walk in like a campsite bathroom with doors that barely opened, and fan was just blowing hot air around. Could not wait to get out of there! We won't be coming back. I say to the owners...invest in CLOSED buildings with A/C! Texas is only getting to get hotter, and going to lose customers (and maybe some of your employees)!

Lele B.

Yelp
What a cool place! We visited here with a group of 18 girls on a bachelorette party and had a great time. We loved the open space, the live music, the craft cocktail house and the snacks! We all agreed the nachos from Alice's restaurant were the best we have ever had. We ordered both the brisket & the veggie (bean). Also, they have a variety of chips and dips you can order from the mercantile shop. They don't take reservations or call aheads - but really, this place is so large you shouldn't have to worry, even with a big group.

Rudy D.

Yelp
I used to like this place. It is very hipster, now. I liked that they allow dogs. But the service is horrible. I just wanted to plug my phone in. They couldn't accommodate that. The food was bad. Wine was great. But it just wasn't the same.

Joe V.

Yelp
It was a cold Austin day , so we decided to discover more about this Waterloo Gin that we had enjoyed during our time in Texas. Treaty Oak didn't disappoint. Michael was our knowledgeable server that walked us through our Gin flight that they distill on site. Whiskey available as well. There are a number of signature cocktails made with each spirit and something for everyone. We also ordered their brisket nachos, which are a MUST!! So flavorful and their pit master smoked to perfection. A great way to spend an afternoon - check out my other review for a nearby taproom that would make a great outing while in the area. Share the love and celebrate with me , by liking my photos ;)

Tim L.

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Took the hike out here with some friends who were in town and also big whiskey fans and while it was a bit of a hike it was totally worth it. I started with the Treat Oak Ghost Hill neat after seeing it in stores a couple times and it was perfectly smooth. Next I tried the Spiced Old Fashioned from the cocktail bar and it did not disappoint. I really liked the addition of the cinnamon stick, it added the perfect amount of "winter" vibe to the drink to match the cool weather. The offered a distillery tour that we wanted to go on but it started a bit to late for us, since we were there early. We played cornhole and overall had a great time, will definitely be back!

TJ D.

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Don't try to just order a drink from the Bar at Alice's. They've got the worst bartenders who clearly have forgotten about how a bar works. Wasn't allowed to order with my family(just drinks on tap) "because you have to sit at a table". Fuck right off. Have you seen how fucking big this space is? I don't have time so sit at a fucking table while my kids run around and wait on your hipster ass wait staff to figure this shit out. Just sell a ducking drink at the fucking bar.

Sara J.

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Cool place!!! We were here with our Barks for Beers passes, so we only tried the beer, but we'd love to come back and try the cocktails! The building on the left as you walk up is air conditioned, just fyi. I got the impression that the non-air-conditioned building on the right had more options, but we were happy to cool down a little and found some beer we enjoyed. We also sat at the table closest to the front entrance and found it to be perfect because it's completely shaded and gets a nice breeze. However there are beautiful clusters of trees on the property that provide nice shade as well. Dog friendly!!!

Robin C.

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We waited over an hour for our drink order. Not exaggerating! The we waited 45 minutes for the second drink order. We would have left in the first hour but had already ordered food And they had our credit card on file. The waitstaff and manager were overwhelmed, were so not polite, and never apologized for the wait. They handled it all as if it was our fault for being there. The food when it finally arrived 2 hours later was delicious. It was a very strange experience.

Amrita J.

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Another great distillery to add to the list when in Dripping Springs! This place is huge and perfect for a group or date or even solo! So much space for you, your kids, and your dog! Bring the family! LoL It was actually recommended to me at my last stop, and I love me some bourbon and whiskey so it was a no brainer. However, if bourbon isn't your thing they also have options for the gin, vodka and non alcoholic lovers in your group! Something for everyone I'd say! That being said, I took off a star mostly because the line was stupid long. They definitely could have, and should have had more than just one single file line for us to get a drink, I spent half my time in line. That being said though, once I got my drink and was able to enjoy the drink and the vibe it was great! They have live music and a restaurant if you get hungry and I ended up getting the day tripper drink! I loved it, it was so good. I will definitely be back!

Steffie S.

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Whiskey, whiskey, and more whiskey! I've been to vineyards for wine tastings, but never to a distillery until now. The experience is similar. They have a tasting room with well-versed, educated servers who can give you the lowdown on the various whiskeys available. My guy and I are not whiskey drinkers, but we really enjoyed tasting and learning about the process. The grounds are clean and well maintained with ample parking. There's a large restaurant with bar service as well. We went out to hear a band one Saturday afternoon, and hang out before the blistering summer sun hits central Texas. The venue is family-friendly- there were lots of kids, and dogs, picnic tables, frisbees flying, and balls being thrown. You can bring along your own camp chair too. I did love that they had flushing toilets and not just port-a-potties. Thank you! You can also tour the distillery itself. I'd highly recommend checking this place out whether your a whiskey connoisseur or a novice. Let me know if you do! Cheers!

Marty M.

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First time out and had a fantastic experience! The whiskey is delicious the food is flavorful and if you happen to get lucky enough and get Luke as your server, then you've got the hat- trick!

Lindsay B.

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The last 2 times my family has gone to Treaty Oak, the staff has been awful. Extremely rude and disrespectful. I live 5 minutes away and it makes me never want to go back there.

Michaela P.

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Here for a wedding reception. Top notch facility with top notch service. Bartenders were great! Exceptional craft cocktails all around. Catered BBQ was spot on. Highly recommended for your special event. We'll be back for a visit.

Melissa L.

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With its great vibe, indoor and outdoor seating options, and cool live music, Treaty Oak is a must-visit spot. Whether you prefer the cozy ambiance indoors or the refreshing outdoor patio, this place has something for everyone. The live music adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the overall experience. But what truly sets Treaty Oak apart is their exceptional service. Luke, our waiter, deserves a special shoutout for his extensive knowledge of the drink menu and his attentive approach. His expertise in mixology was truly impressive as he passionately described the unique flavors of each cocktail. Thanks to Luke's attentive service, we felt like valued guests throughout the evening. For a memorable dining experience at Treaty Oak, I highly recommend requesting Luke as your waiter.

Paul D.

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First stop on my distillery tour where I had read this place had a bbq restaurant. It was around lunchtime and drove out to Dripping Springs. I pull into this place which looked like a typical hill country homestead to find a spectacular place. The parking lot is gravel so may get muddy in wet weather. You walk onto the grounds where can just roam around. They have a picnic tables, playground, bar inside a barn structure, and what looks like a ranch house turned into a BBQ restaurant called Alice's Restaurant. The place is amazing. I ordered smoked brisket and pulled pork shoulder, and an Austin Tea Party made with their own sweet tea vodka. The meat was excellent and so was the drink. It's the best of both worlds to enjoy both in a setting with a huge projection tv showing sports. After eating we walked back outside to see a huge green space used for things like their annual Kite Festival. They also have an outdoor stage. The actual distillery is next door and can peek in. The barn structure bar is pretty cool too. The gift shop was close temporarily so could not explo I purchased a whole bottle of Red-Handed Bourbon to take home with me. It's one of my favorites. I will definitely return to eat good bbq and enjoy a drink or two.

Vanessa T.

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I'm back home in FL whining about how upset I am that we can't just go to Treaty Oak anytime we want! :( Seriously, grab your gang and head over to this literal farm full of whiskey and great BBQ. If you don't get the brisket nachos, you're making the biggest mistake of your life. But don't eat too much, or you'll be too full for the delicious drinks! The vibe is relaxed, the food feels almost TOO good for the rustic setting and the live music is pure Texas charm. I could stay here all day!

Misha S.

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What an absolutely GORGEOUS place! If you're idea of a good time is chilling with friends under some gorgeous oak trees, grabbing amazing drinks and some pretty delicious BBQ - this is a good place to be. They have a few structures within the property - the actual place where the distilling happens, with huge important-looking equipment, a slightly fancier cocktail/beer room, an area with cocktails on tap, and the restaurant area that -also- has cocktails available for purchase. According to all of my friends, nothing disappointed. I super recommend getting the mac and cheese and jalapeno cheese sausage and swinging by on a day in the mid 70s with some of your besties. Worth the drive out!

Marj B.

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Love the space, great playground area and the people. The Alice bbq is great, chicken salad dip is awesome. Drinks are a wide variety from flights, blue bonnet refreshing drink with gin, to sangria. All great.