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- MMorganVIPDallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBeautiful restaurant in a relaxing environment with outstanding food and service. We loved the focaccia bread and smash burger at lunch!More infoTillie's- Dripping SpringsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Dripping Springs•4.6
- BBRYANAustin •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat place! Met friends and had a great time, good food and really good service. Overall, it got a little loud when the place was full and made it a bit hard to hear, but not too bad.More infoWhiskey RidgePrice: Expensive• American• Driftwood•4.7
- KKelleyAustin •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI loved the lobster tails, scampi style & thought the pasta was a wonderful accompaniment. Also the chopped salad was crisp & had the perfect amount of salad dressing. The only downer was the red fish crudo. The main flavor was an overwhelming lime taste. It would've been much better in a "tears of the tiger" sauce or with some wasabi to make it more sushi-like. Serving it with crackers would help also and the avocados were unsalted. I've tried almost the whole Red Ash menu - the crudo is my least favorite dish. Try any of the other appetizers instead!More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- EElizabethAustin •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThis is a fantastic venue for a work lunch. The atmosphere is elegant, and the attention to detail is evident in everything, from the ambient candles in the bathroom to the beautifully presented mocktails we enjoyed. I have two minor suggestions for improvement: first, our table for four felt a bit cramped given the size of the plates, and second, while we ordered three dips, we felt that the pita was not replenished as frequently as we would have liked. Overall, however, I would rate the experience a solid 10/10. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning in the future.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- AadamDallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews5.0Dined on 3 Jan 2025We had an amazing time at the LongLeaf. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. Our server, Claire, was fantastic and made sure we had a wonderful experience. We shared the lasagna, eggplant, and chicken dishes, and the goat cheese tart was a great appetizer. We highly recommend checking out this place!More infoLongLeaf Craft Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Wimberley•4.4
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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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The most romantic restaurant in Driftwood is Whiskey Ridge