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While strolling along the River Walk, stop by Biga on the Banks, an elegant restaurant serving New American cuisine. Just off the main dining room, Table 31 offers the perfect intimate private spot for relaxed entertaining. Enjoy Chef Auden’s five to eight course tasting menu with intriguing wine pairings from the extensive wine cellar.
Alternatively, enjoy the stunning views of Texas Hill Country at Francesca’s at Sunset whilst enjoying the ever evolving menu. The sommelier-developed wine list ensures that there is always a perfect wine to accompany your meal.
BLISS
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This upscale contemporary American restaurant opened by Mark Bliss places a strong emphasis on seasonal and fresh local ingredients, as reflected with their ever changing menu.
They offer a selection of charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and breads baked in house, as well as an extensive wine list that will suit a variety of preferences.
Bliss offers an intimate private dining room for 52, a chef’s table in the kitchen for up to 10, a private event dining room for 30 and seasonal outdoor dining.
RESTAURANT GWENDOLYN
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Using historic recipes, chef and owner Michael Sohocki presents culinary delights including pan seared fish with squid ink sorbet for entrees and chipotle gingerbread cake for dessert.
Restaurant Gwendolyn makes a promise that all food served comes from within 150 miles of the restaurant. They take pride in buying whole animals, cut and dry aging them themselves, then preserving them in the old tried and tested ways of the Victorian Age.
FRANCESCA’S AT SUNSET
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The ever evolving menu at Francesca’s at Sunset features Blue Corn lobster crepe and spicy ratatouille empanada for entrees and apple and pear gallete for dessert.
A proud recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award, the wine cellar at Francesca’s at Sunset has also been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
The stunning views of the Texas Hill Country make the perfect picturesque backdrop to marvel at the sunset.
18 OAKS
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Located within The Marriott Hotel, 18 Oaks uses a variety of locally sourced meats, cheeses and produce, some of which are grown in the JW Marriott Garden.
The menu boasts a variety of dry aged steaks and house made specialties, including Chef Jeffry Surprise’s Bar Ranch Smoked Jerky.
The carefully constructed seasonal wine list ensures that there will always be a perfect drink to accompany your meal.
BIGA ON THE BANKS
Located on the River Walk, owner and chef Bruce Auden is well known for his innovative approach at Biga on the Banks.
This relaxed fine dining restaurant serves New American cuisine, including chicken fried oysters and tempura shrimp just to name a few.
The wine cellar offers a varied selection of wines to pair with the cuisine, whilst the private dining rooms create the perfect intimate space to enjoy your meal.
ANTLER’S LODGE
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Boasting an impressive chandelier made from 500 sets of naturally shed antlers, Antler’s Lodge offers a menu showcasing innovative twists on tradition Texas cuisine, with locally harvested ingredients.
The menu boasts prime cuts and fish among others, including bone-in rib-eye, New York strip and elk tenderloin. Antler’s Lodge is located within the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
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