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- PpatrickOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined todayGreat service, excellent food. Drinks are on point. Atmosphere is elevated, but inviting. Our server Kef was excited to share his knowledge of the extensive selection of top shelf whiskeys and bourbons. The food is excellent, from starters to dessert. You can’t go wrong on this menu. And the managers and owners are in the mix, bussing, expediting, and working front of house as needed, which leaves a great impression on us as diners. Will look forward to our return trip tonight!More infoWhiskey RidgePrice: Expensive• American• Driftwood•4.6
- AAntoinetteAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined todayWe love coming to red Ash. The food in the service are always great. We had the pleasure of having Brandy serve us. She was the best.More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- CChrisLas Vegas •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe enjoyed the Tillie's Afternoon Tea experience. It was lovely! The tea selection was very nice. The presentation and taste of the food was exceptional. The service was perfect as well. I definitely recommend Tillie's!More infoTillie's- Dripping SpringsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Dripping Springs•4.7
- SSandravipSan Diego •24 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoRed Fish and Short Ribs were enjoyed by our party of four. Everything was delious!More infoHildee's on the SquarePrice: Expensive• American• Wimberley•4.6
- BBradChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 18, 2024We celebrated my wife’s birthday here last night and from the get go felt like we were taken care of. The hosts seemed sincere and cheerful wishing her a happy birthday, and that set the tone for the night feeling special. I’ve worked in service, and I know it’s not always easy to be festive on someone else’s behalf when tons of birthdays are celebrated every day, and the kindness of the staff stood out. Sandra took wonderful care of us, comped a dessert for the birthday and made sure we had everything we needed while giving us our time and space to enjoy the meal. We will be back!More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
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Local wines abound to complement everything from the tangy barbecue to the handmade pasta you will find in Driftwood. Let’s talk barbecue! Selections range from beef brisket to turkey with Texas-style flavors of cumin, chili and cayenne peppers. Finish with homemade chocolate pecan pie. It may be Texas, but it tastes like Tuscany biting into creamy pasta riddled with cheeses. Are you in the mood for fresh? Dine on grilled asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and basil on a garden patio. If you’re looking for something country, have a seat at a picnic table under a mesquite tree and enjoy a plate of classic American fare. From the snap of a turkey club to the comfort of a chicken-fried steak, there is something for everyone.
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