Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
American restaurant · New Braunfels ·
Historic cotton gin with river views serving ribs & steak
Historic cotton gin with river views serving ribs & steak
"In the historic district of New Braunfels, the best thing to do after two-stepping at the state’s oldest dance hall, Gruene Hall, is to do nothing at all while overlooking the banks of the Guadalupe River. Gristmill offers just that. Pull up a bench on the open-air patio overlooking the flowing blue waters of the river or sit inside the wood-walled interior with plenty of oversized openings to allow that Hill Country breeze to still blow in while savoring great wings, quesadillas, chicken-fried steak, and cold beer." - Deven Wilson
"A sit-down restaurant in New Braunfels recommended for outdoor dining and ambiance—snag an outdoor table for scenic meals." - Courtney E. Smith
"The on-site historic mill bakery is one of two places inside the park to buy the cinnamon bread and is a theatrical draw because guests can watch the cinnamon bread being made while they wait in line to order. Lines are common but move quickly, and patrons often leave with a warm box to eat elsewhere in the park." - Megan duBois
"You'll find a mix of tourists fresh from floating the river—wearing shorts and flip-flops—and locals who have homes on the Guadeloupe here for their weekly steak dinner—wearing jeans and cowboy hats. With views of that same river from every table, it's a popular spot for evening outings (we highly recommend a sunset margarita). There's chicken-fried steak on the menu, but you're at this Hill Country institution for the real deal—try the bacon-wrapped filet or the pepper steak served with lime herb butter." - Mandy Ellis
"In New Braunfels, Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar had closed on June 8 so the space could be cleaned after employees tested positive, and it had not yet reopened at the time of reporting." - Nadia Chaudhury