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Whiskey Ridge, Driftwood, TX

Whiskey Ridge

4.6
4.6
230 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
8750 W RR 150, Bldg 300, Driftwood, TX 78619

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
Now Open! Located at the entrance to the Hill Country in Driftwood, Texas, Whiskey Ridge will serve elevated home-style offerings featuring Texas meat and fresh Gulf Coast Seafood cooked over our coal fire grill. At the heart of the restaurant, our bar will spotlight hand-selected whiskeys as well as craft cocktails. We hope you’ll join us on the wrap-around porch for a drink, take in the scenic Hill Country views, and enjoy some Texas-style hospitality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Warner
  • Private party facilities
    Steeped in Texas heritage and named in honor of the Hays County founder and a close friend of Whiskey Ridge, a retired Texas Ranger, the Ranger Room is perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. Enjoy a unique Texas-inspired dining experience in Driftwood’s newest destination for unforgettable occasions.

What 230 people are saying

Whiskey Ridge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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"Whiskey Ridge" offers a charming dining experience with "amazing food and cocktails" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is lively and perfect for gatherings. Highlights include "deviled eggs with fried oysters" and "delicious fish tacos." While noise levels can be high, the patio provides a "beautiful and quieter" setting.
230 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    San Antonio22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were first sat at a huge table by the kitchen service area, which was not prime for two women trying to have a nice dinner, so they moved us to another smaller table away from the service area. Out waitress Isabelle was lovely and attentive. We had the calamari and it was wonderful including the slaw and sauce that came with it. I had the flounder and my friend had the bacon wrapped shrimp. The flounder was SO fresh, nothing fishy and delicate. My friends shrimp were colossal! Huge, she could only finish two of them. We had the mac n cheese side and the mashed potatoes. The mac in cheese was wonderful and the mashed potatoes were delicate and fluffy, very rare for a restaurant. They are usually hard and cold. We did not have the frozen Old Fashioned but we tasted it and it was really good. Next time. We will be back and possibly sit outside if the weather is nice or hang at the bar.

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  2. Megan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Whiskey Ridge and it was amazing. Our server was awesome. Made sure to check on us without interrupting us while we talked and ate. The vibe was good, relaxing and chill. We went for date night but also saw kids there. And the food was excellent! I got the chicken fried ribeye. And we shared the cobbler at the end. Would definitely recommend.

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  3. David

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Whiskey selection second to none. Can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Tasha

    Austin3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very salty and over cooked. Staff was very nice and the ambiance is quite nice. The food is just not up to par.

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  5. Erin VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Whiskey Ridge has a beautiful outside patio and lots of great food choices. Service needs a little work but if you want a long lunch or dinner it is a good choice.

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  6. Hank

    Austin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    the wait staff sort of stood around talking to each other and paid little attention to the customers the wagu NY strip we ordered to be medium was very Rare and did not look like a NY Strip; the fish was good; the side order of corn and spinach was somewhat watery;

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  7. Marilyn

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Lisa, was helpful and friendly and made our experience for dinner very nice

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  8. Barbara

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're looking for an authentic hill country vibe, look no further. Whiskey Ridge is high end without being pretentious. The cocktails (I recommend the frozen old fashioned) and appetizers are outstanding (I recommend the fried oyster deviled eggs). The main entrees are delicious and sizeable enough to share (check out that double-cut pork chop!!!), and the desserts are five star (I recommend the seasonal cobbler). The service, although young, is top notch and attentive without being intrusive. Although most of their seating is family style, it somehow also allows for privacy within your group. Oh, and their playlist sets the mood perfectly! We heard music from a lot of up and coming country artists. Oh yeah - the sunset views... I recommend booking your reservation for about an hour prior to sunset so that you can take those Instagram-worthy pics after your meal. It's a great spot for a either a weeknight dinner or a special celebration.

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  9. Rick VIP

    Austin39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great…portions were large. Service was very good.

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  10. Aimee

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the grilled shrimp that did not indicate any horseradish in the sauce, got my food and it was so covered in horseradish I could not finish my meal despite trying to be polite and eat it. I was offered a replacement but declined as I just wanted to leave. Very inedible and was very disappointed.

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FAQs

Whiskey Ridge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 262-0222.

Whiskey Ridge is rated 4.6 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today
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8750 W RR 150, Bldg 300, Driftwood, TX 78619

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Driftwood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Warner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Steeped in Texas heritage and named in honor of the Hays County founder and a close friend of Whiskey Ridge, a retired Texas Ranger, the Ranger Room is perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. Enjoy a unique Texas-inspired dining experience in Driftwood’s newest destination for unforgettable occasions.
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