Gristmill Restaurant

The staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. We ate at the bar and the bartender was very pleasant and made great meal suggestions as we had never been there before. We had the ribs and they were wonderful! Fall off the bone and very f ... more

The staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. We ate at the bar and the bartender was very pleasant and made great meal suggestions as we had never been there before. We had the ribs and they were wonderful! Fall off the bone and very flavorful. Their BBQ sauce is pretty good. We were here kind of off season but looks like a fun place in the warmer months! We'll be back. less

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. If I was traveling any where within 50 miles of New Braunfels, I would try to arrange my schedule to include a meal at the Gristmill. My how things change. I recently brought a group of about 40 ... more

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. If I was traveling any where within 50 miles of New Braunfels, I would try to arrange my schedule to include a meal at the Gristmill. My how things change. I recently brought a group of about 40 people to the restaurant for a Saturday afternoon meal. The manager was the most unhelpful, unpleasant restaurant employee I have ever had the misfortune of meeting. We made a request that a part of our group sit inside to avoid the heat, and she said there was no way she could accomodate us. There were at least two large, empty rooms adjacent to the area where our party was dining. A waitress said she would try to work it out for us, but the manager absolutely refused. It was almost as if she had to prove her authority to us. I have no need for a power play when dining. I only need good food and polite service. Unfortunately, the two are not mutually exclusive. Although, the food was excellent as usual, The poor treatment we received upon our arival completely ruined the experience. If I hadn't already spent quite some time arranging the logistics of the trip to the Gristmill, I would have immediately taken my 39 other paying customers and gone to ane of the many nice, and much more plaesant resaturants in nearby San Marcos. I would suggest that anyone do the same. Go to Gruene for the shopping, not the Grist Mill. less

This review is simple. The Gristmill is the finest dining in New Braunfels (at least that I´ve found in years of passing through). Excellent ambiance by the river...excellent food...and excellent service. Especially nice for romantic dates, or sp ... more

This review is simple. The Gristmill is the finest dining in New Braunfels (at least that I´ve found in years of passing through). Excellent ambiance by the river...excellent food...and excellent service. Especially nice for romantic dates, or special occasions such as anniversaries. You won´t leave disappointed. The "environment" around the restaurant is wonderful also. less