Food & drinks Gruene / New BraunfelsThe Gristmill River Restaurant
Fried catfish and cold beer on a multi-level deck overlooking the Guadalupe. Our go-to for after-work in Gruene.
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Places We Recommend.
We're proud to serve New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country — and even prouder of the neighbors we've met along the way. From restaurants to trusted trades, these are local spots and businesses we know and genuinely recommend.
Food & drinks
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Food & drinks New BraunfelsKrause's Biergarten & Cafe
100-year-old building, 100 beers on tap, schnitzel that lives up to the room. Best biergarten in Comal County.
Food & drinks New BraunfelsHuisache Grill & Wine Bar
The town's go-to for a real dinner — chef-driven menu, local wines, and reliable for date night.
Food & drinks New BraunfelsMozie's Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade scoops on Gruene Road. A reward worth saving room for after a long Hill Country day.
Food & drinks Spring BranchThe Buckhorn Bar & Grill
Hill Country roadhouse done right. Burgers, live music on weekends, and a porch made for a long evening.
Food & drinks Gruene / New Braunfels
Food & drinks New BraunfelsMcAdoo's Seafood Restaurant
Gulf seafood downtown in a beautiful old building. A longtime New Braunfels staple.
Food & drinks New BraunfelsMuck & Fuss
Burgers, craft beer, and a long list worth working through. A downtown favorite.
Food & drinks New BraunfelsClear Springs Restaurant
Famous onion rings and catfish — a Hill Country tradition for good reason.
Food & drinks New BraunfelsMyron's Prime Steakhouse
Steakhouse night out — the kind of meal you remember. Worth dressing up for.
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New BraunfelsGarcia's Mexican Food (306)
Tex-Mex done the way New Braunfels likes it. We mean the Highway 306 location.
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New BraunfelsButtermilk Café
Breakfast and brunch done right. Worth the small wait on a Saturday morning.
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New Braunfels
Food & drinks New BraunfelsThings to do
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Things to do Gruene / New BraunfelsGruene Hall
Texas's oldest continually operating dance hall — every legend has played here. Two-step lessons most weekends.
Things to do New BraunfelsSchlitterbahn Waterpark
The original. If you're new in town, you go once with the kids and you go back every summer after.
Things to do New BraunfelsNatural Bridge Caverns
Largest commercial cavern in Texas. Cool down 180 feet underground when August stops being polite above ground.
Things to do Canyon LakeCanyon Lake & Overlook Park
Best free view in the county. Pack a sunset and a six-pack — you don't need anything else.
Things to do New BraunfelsWurstfest
10-day salute to sausage, polka, and Spaten every November. The most New Braunfels thing in New Braunfels.
Things to do New BraunfelsFloat the Comal
Coolest river in Texas at a steady 72°F. Rent a tube at Rockin' R or Texas Tubes and lose four hours fast.
Shopping
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Shopping New BraunfelsDowntown Plaza & Main Street
Locally-owned shops, antiques, and the Main Plaza farmer's market on Saturdays. Park once and walk for an afternoon.
Shopping Gruene / New BraunfelsGruene Historic District
Boutiques, art galleries, and the Gruene General Store. The kind of afternoon that makes out-of-town family extend their stay.
Shopping New BraunfelsThe Pomegranate
A boutique full of finds you didn't know you needed. Great for a gift in a pinch.
Shopping New Braunfels
Shopping New Braunfels
Shopping New BraunfelsFickle Pickles
Gifts, goodies, and that small-shop charm. Easy to lose a few minutes browsing.
Shopping Gruene / New BraunfelsContractors
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Contractors New BraunfelsResurrection Roofing
When a job needs a roofer, these are the folks we point customers to. Honest work, no storm-chaser games.
Contractors New BraunfelsBaker Septic
Septic is its own world. Baker knows it cold and shows up when they say they will.
Contractors New BraunfelsZellner Electric
Electricians we trust around our own plumbing work. Clean, code-right, and straight with you.
Contractors New BraunfelsMiranda Painters
Crisp lines and clean drop cloths — they treat your house like it's their own.
Contractors New Braunfels
Contractors New BraunfelsDesign Difference
Design and remodel help for when a project is bigger than a single repair.
Contractors New BraunfelsChuck's Framing
Framing done by a craftsman who's been at it long enough to make it look easy.
Contractors New BraunfelsExpert Flooring Services
Tile, wood, and everything underfoot — installed level and finished clean.
Self care
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Self care New Braunfels
Self care New BraunfelsSoul Window Lash Studio
Lashes done with a careful hand and an even better chair-side manner.
Self care New BraunfelsGlowing & Blessed Esthetics by Lauren
Facials and skincare from someone who genuinely cares about your skin.
Self care New BraunfelsThe Fixx Hair Studio
A cut and color you'll actually want to show off. Friendly chairs, great results.
Media & tech
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Media & tech New BraunfelsKingdom Media Works
Video and media work for local businesses — the team behind a lot of great Hill Country storytelling.
Media & tech New BraunfelsRevitalize Visuals
Photo and visual work that makes a small business look as good as it really is.
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