The best restaurants in New Braunfels
197 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Umi Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSteak, teriyaki & sushi, both traditional & modern, plus soup, salad, appetizers & a full bar.
Umi Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsMaggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsSemi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Maggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsNorth Italia
RestaurantsThe Domain's buzzy, modern option with a patio for thin-crust pizzas & sophisticated Italian fare.
North Italia
RestaurantsUroko
RestaurantsTiny, informal sushi house offering sashimi plates & temaki, plus sake, beer & wine.
Uroko
RestaurantsFonda San Miguel
RestaurantsSophisticated takes on traditional Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, hacienda-style space.
Fonda San Miguel
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsAn array of sushi and other Japanese dishes rotates to diners' booths on a conveyor belt.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsGuadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed brewpub offering a range of craft beers and Detroit-style and New York-style pizzas.
Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsInterstellar BBQ
RestaurantsChill operation specializing in BBQ beef & pork, along with sausages, sandwiches & side dishes.
Interstellar BBQ
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
Restaurants四姐 Special Noodle
RestaurantsCasual spot serving steamed and pan-fried dumplings alongside a spread of Northern Chinese food and noodle dishes.
四姐 Special Noodle
RestaurantsFreiheit Country Store
RestaurantsHistoric wood hut with a patio & live music, serving old-time burgers & fries with beers.
Freiheit Country Store
RestaurantsNoli's Vite
RestaurantsLaid-back option with a patio, specializing in Italian fare like pizza, pasta & homemade cannoli.
Noli's Vite
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsMama Betty's Tex-Mex - Parmer ln
RestaurantsUnfussy Tex-Mex spot showcasing fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas along with beer and cocktails.
Mama Betty's Tex-Mex - Parmer ln
RestaurantsJohnny's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsFamily owned since 1991, Johnny's Bar-B-Que serves up Seguin's go-to BBQ alongside chicken fried steak, catfish, enchiladas, and burgers.…
Johnny's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsStout’s Signature
RestaurantsElevated plates like filet and risotto pair with handcrafted cocktails at Stout’s Signature, the sleek spot at the Tobin Center. Swing by…
Stout’s Signature
Restaurantsla Barbecue
RestaurantsLa Barbecue is Austin’s go-to for Texas-style smoked brisket, pit-kissed meats and classic sides that taste like someone actually cares.…
la Barbecue
RestaurantsOdd Duck
RestaurantsOdd Duck keeps Austin taste buds on their toes with Texas-grown ingredients spun into playful combos like okra fritters with peach, a pork…
Odd Duck
RestaurantsNonna Osteria
RestaurantsNonna Osteria is the kind of Northern Italian comfort you want midweek, all rustic flavors and proper pasta vibes inside The Fairmount…
Nonna Osteria
RestaurantsMargaritaville
RestaurantsNeed a midweek mental vacation? Margaritaville nails the tropical escape vibe with bright, beachy cocktails and a comforting menu built for…
Margaritaville
RestaurantsPool Burger
RestaurantsPool Burger nails the basics, grilling hormone and antibiotic free burgers that hit like a summer Friday. Pair it with a tiki drink, then…
Pool Burger
Restaurants1916 Bar & Bistro at The Aumont
Restaurants1916 Bar & Bistro at The Aumont turns Seguin’s historic-downtown vibes into comfort-food bliss, from cheeseburger sliders and thick-cut…
1916 Bar & Bistro at The Aumont
RestaurantsTEXAS COUNTRY BBQ
RestaurantsFamily-friendly Texas Country BBQ joint, relaxed and clean, with a patio and baked potato offerings.
TEXAS COUNTRY BBQ
RestaurantsARTIPASTA Italian Food (Austin Highland)
RestaurantsInformal, pasta-focused restaurant serving homemade options and traditional sauces.
ARTIPASTA Italian Food (Austin Highland)
RestaurantsTerry Black's Barbecue
RestaurantsSpacious, casual stop for pit-smoked meats & housemade sides from famous 4th-generation pitmasters.
Terry Black's Barbecue
RestaurantsSmoke Skybar
RestaurantsRustic spot offering BBQ classics, cocktails, draft beer, plus live music.
Smoke Skybar
RestaurantsKindling Texas Kitchen
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery for steaks, pizzas and more, set in a cozy, upscale space with an open kitchen and bar featuring craft beers, wine…
Kindling Texas Kitchen
RestaurantsMile High Mo's Austin - First Class Food
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving burgers and Philly cheesesteaks, plus poutine, onion rings, and funnel cakes.
Mile High Mo's Austin - First Class Food
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsSoto
RestaurantsUpscale Japanese restaurant that serves sushi, cocktails & more amid a sleek, grey & black space.
Soto
RestaurantsMachi Sushi All You Can Eat (Austin)
RestaurantsCasual venue offering traditional and inventive Japanese cuisine, including all-you-can-eat sushi.
Machi Sushi All You Can Eat (Austin)
RestaurantsGus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
RestaurantsUchi Austin
RestaurantsSushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting.
Uchi Austin
RestaurantsBill Miller BBQ
RestaurantsLaid-back Texas-based chain serving up pit-smoked meats, fried chicken, breakfast & baked goods.
Bill Miller BBQ
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsCurry Boys BBQ
RestaurantsStraightforward window-serve restaurant offering barbecued chicken & brisket with rice.
Curry Boys BBQ
RestaurantsBlack's Barbecue Austin
RestaurantsAcclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers in a relaxed, wood-decked space.
Black's Barbecue Austin
RestaurantsGuillermo's
RestaurantsEclectic hangout serving pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers & beer in a homey setting with a patio.
Guillermo's
RestaurantsUchiko Austin
RestaurantsOffshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.
Uchiko Austin
RestaurantsCorner Restaurant
RestaurantsModern restaurant & bar in the JW Marriott Hotel featuring Texan menus, cocktails & a clubby vibe.
Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsPaesanos Lincoln Heights
RestaurantsLong-running venue for upmarket Italian cuisine, served in spacious digs with an enclosed terrace.
Paesanos Lincoln Heights
RestaurantsRed Ash
RestaurantsCraft Italian fare, from wood-fired specialties to housemade pasta, plus wine in rustic-modern digs.
Red Ash
RestaurantsKoi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery serving sushi & hot dishes in bright, riverfront surrounds.
Koi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsPaesanos Riverwalk
RestaurantsUpscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & outdoor dining.
Paesanos Riverwalk
RestaurantsDean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsUrbane outfit with a subdued vibe offering wagyu beef & homemade pasta, plus a cocktail terrace.
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsHat Creek Burger Company
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint doling out all-American eats plus beer, wine & shakes in a cool space.
Hat Creek Burger Company
RestaurantsGodai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBuzzy eatery featuring traditional & fusion-style sushi plus Japanese entrees, with TVs & a patio.
Godai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Backspace
RestaurantsThin-crust pies, small plates & beer/wine plus half-price deals during happy hour.
The Backspace
RestaurantsSupper
RestaurantsContemporary all-day option offering elevated farm-to-table American plates in bright surrounds.
Supper
RestaurantsCasino El Camino
RestaurantsNo-frills bar & grill with huge burgers, a patio & jukebox that caters to music nerds.
Casino El Camino
RestaurantsThe Guenther House
RestaurantsArt nouveau home at Pioneer Flour Mills with homey American & Tex-Mex fare, brunch & outdoor dining.
The Guenther House
RestaurantsSugar Factory - San Antonio
RestaurantsCasual spot serving American brasserie fare such as sliders and shakes, plus cocktails.
Sugar Factory - San Antonio
RestaurantsHome Slice Pizza
RestaurantsThin-crust slices & pies for dining in or carry out, open late for takeaway on weekends.
Home Slice Pizza
RestaurantsMi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
RestaurantsHistoric Mexican cafe and bakery offering classic fare, Tex-Mex dishes, margaritas, and mariachis in festive digs.
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
RestaurantsHola!
RestaurantsCool venue serving Spanish-inspired tapas and a wide selection of wine and beer.
Hola!
RestaurantsToro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsCool option for classic Spanish cuisine like tapas & paella paired with wine, cocktails & beer.
Toro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsHoover's Cooking
RestaurantsChicken-fried steak, pork ribs, sandwiches & sides are the calling cards of this Southern kitchen.
Hoover's Cooking
RestaurantsThe Esquire Tavern
RestaurantsInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
The Esquire Tavern
RestaurantsSoutherleigh Fine Food & Brewery
RestaurantsThis eatery serving Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
RestaurantsPho Van
RestaurantsBustling quick-service spot for pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese specialties in modern surrounds.
Pho Van
RestaurantsMikey's Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsLocally owned sandwich maker featuring cheesesteaks made right in front of you, plus other casual options.
Mikey's Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsBep Saigon Asian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-run restaurant specializing in traditional Vietnamese plates and Chinese dishes.
Bep Saigon Asian Restaurant
RestaurantsWEIRD FOOD Famous Chicken Over Rice & Halal Street Eats Mediterranean • Indian • Pakistani
RestaurantsCasual outfit slinging Mediterranean plates such as chicken shawarma and falafel.
WEIRD FOOD Famous Chicken Over Rice & Halal Street Eats Mediterranean • Indian • Pakistani
RestaurantsDai Due
RestaurantsFarm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop.
Dai Due
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsHillside Farmacy
RestaurantsAntique-chic eatery in a historic building for thoughtfully sourced eclectic fare, plus groceries.
Hillside Farmacy
RestaurantsBuddy's Burger
RestaurantsStraightforward fast-food locale offering housemade burgers & milkshakes, plus a take-out option.
Buddy's Burger
RestaurantsSide Eye Pie @Meanwhile Brewery
RestaurantsWeird, wild, and wonderful wood-fired pies are on offer at this casual food truck parked outside a brewery.
Side Eye Pie @Meanwhile Brewery
Restaurants1618 Asian Fusion
RestaurantsCocktails & classic Asian fusion fare in a contemporary restaurant with patio dining.
1618 Asian Fusion
RestaurantsBoiler House at Pearl
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic eatery offering gourmet American dishes & fine wines in an open, airy venue.
Boiler House at Pearl
RestaurantsPhở Thiên Ân
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned & operated restaurant for Vietnamese & Thai dishes like pho noodle soups.
Phở Thiên Ân
RestaurantsIntero Restaurant
RestaurantsSustainability focused farm-to-table Italian with pasta & artisanal chocolate on a rotational menu.
Intero Restaurant
RestaurantsDomingo Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional fare offered in a stylish, riverside locale with a spacious terrace.
Domingo Restaurant
RestaurantsRosie's Pizza To Go
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria dishing up pies with a variety of toppings, plus wings, and breadsticks.
Rosie's Pizza To Go
RestaurantsCaroline
RestaurantsBreakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner in modern surroundings with cocktails, craft beer, and wine.
Caroline
RestaurantsSouth Barbecue
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ establishment offering smoked meats, sandwiches & tacos, plus a patio.
South Barbecue
RestaurantsNOLA Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic New Orleans brunch fare & a variety of beignets served in a relaxed cafe with live jazz.
NOLA Restaurant
RestaurantsLaunderette
RestaurantsGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
Launderette
RestaurantsPazzo Pastaria
RestaurantsTraditional Italian fare such as pasta and lasagna served in a cozy space.
Pazzo Pastaria
RestaurantsJINYA Ramen Bar -San Antonio
RestaurantsContemporary Japanese ramen restaurant featuring a customizable menu and sleek interior.
JINYA Ramen Bar -San Antonio
RestaurantsJacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
RestaurantsSouthern classics elevated by farm-fresh ingredients in a rustic space with a lush garden & a shop.
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
RestaurantsToro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsTapas joint plus paellas and sangria served alongside beers and wines.
Toro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsIl Forno
RestaurantsNeapolitan wood-fired pizzas are made from locally sourced ingredients at this chill, rustic spot.
Il Forno
RestaurantsThe Magnolia Pancake Haus
RestaurantsPopular mainstay known for its ample breakfast options, plus a lunch menu served in homey surrounds.
The Magnolia Pancake Haus
RestaurantsEmmer & Rye
RestaurantsWarehouse-chic restaurant offering innovative farm-to-table fare, plus cocktails & wine.
Emmer & Rye
RestaurantsSwift's Attic
RestaurantsStylish, retro-chic hot spot in historic space for inventive small plates, craft beer & cocktails.
Swift's Attic
RestaurantsA-Tan Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a long menu serving sushi and other Japanese plates, along with wine and beer.
A-Tan Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsPinkerton's Barbecue
RestaurantsRelaxed, well-known venue serving homestyle BBQ mains and sandwiches, plus side dishes and desserts.
Pinkerton's Barbecue
RestaurantsClaudia's Restaurant #2
RestaurantsBreakfast/lunch spot serving Mexican plates (including enchiladas), plus margaritas and beer.
Claudia's Restaurant #2
RestaurantsBurger Bar Congress
RestaurantsWalk-up window at the JW Marriott Hotel offers a modern counter for burgers, fries & shakes.
Burger Bar Congress
RestaurantsLuna Rosa | Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
RestaurantsThis modern, family-owned eatery & bar is known for serving tapas-style Puerto Rican cuisine.
Luna Rosa | Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
RestaurantsPho Please
RestaurantsLofty, stylish counter serve doling out hefty portions of Vietnamese chow, from pho to banh mi.
Pho Please
RestaurantsPhoWok
RestaurantsColorful eatery serving a variety of Vietnamese standards including pho, plus Chinese noodle bowls and stir-fries. Friendly service in a…
PhoWok
Restaurants24 Diner
RestaurantsDiner offering wines & big helpings of farm-to-table comfort food at all hours of the day or night.
24 Diner
RestaurantsCarmens De La Calle
RestaurantsCozy Spanish spot with tapas, paella, sangria, live shows (from flamenco to jazz) & a bohemian vibe.
Carmens De La Calle
RestaurantsSmoke Shack BBQ
RestaurantsDown-home mobile smoke shack with picnic table seating earns buzz for its classic BBQ meals & sides.
Smoke Shack BBQ
RestaurantsSouthpark Meadows
RestaurantsSprawling shopping center with ample clothing, houseware & big-box stores, plus eateries & a cinema.
Southpark Meadows
RestaurantsSeñor Burro
RestaurantsCounter-service restaurant specializing in burritos and tacos in a casual environment.
Señor Burro
RestaurantsItalian cuisine, including handmade pastas & lamb chops, plus Sunday brunch, in a family atmosphere.
Franklin Barbecue
RestaurantsLong lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this bustling spot.
Franklin Barbecue
RestaurantsJosephine House
RestaurantsStylish yet casual spin-off of neighboring Jeffrey's offering seasonal New American dining.
Josephine House
RestaurantsSan Marcos BBQ
RestaurantsClassic barbecue dishes & comfort sides are the focus at this no-frills, Texas-themed smokehouse.
San Marcos BBQ
RestaurantsThe Cove
RestaurantsQuirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat & car wash.
The Cove
RestaurantsHestia
RestaurantsIndustrial-style restaurant offering creative wood-fired dishes, plus tasting menus & wine pairings.
Hestia
RestaurantsSip Pho
RestaurantsAiry eatery on a university campus, serving traditional Vietnamese food including banh mi & soups.
Sip Pho
RestaurantsWayne's Wings
RestaurantsCompact eatery & take-out place dishing chicken wings with unique sauces, plus fries & sandwiches.
Wayne's Wings
RestaurantsUpscale spot featuring all-you-can-eat tableside-carved Brazilian meat & a global wine list.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsP. Terry's Burger Stand
RestaurantsRelaxed option for all-natural beef burgers, shoestring fries & milkshakes, plus breakfast.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
RestaurantsParry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse
RestaurantsPizza-and-wings chain with a wide beer menu, plus burgers and pasta dishes.
Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse
RestaurantsCullum's Attagirl
RestaurantsPopular fried chicken specialist turning out plates & sandwiches, plus craft beer, in rustic digs.
Cullum's Attagirl
RestaurantsFresh Bowl
RestaurantsVietnamese dishes, including noodles and soups such as pho.
Fresh Bowl
RestaurantsHopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsHip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsPizzeria Vesuvio
RestaurantsCharming eatery showcasing pizza & other Italian offerings in a casual setting with garden seating.
Pizzeria Vesuvio
RestaurantsSandy's Hamburgers
RestaurantsDrive-through or dine-in burger shack with an old-fashioned menu, including milkshakes & sundaes.
Sandy's Hamburgers
RestaurantsKirby's Korner Restaurant
RestaurantsLong-running standby for elevated burgers, onion rings & other American eats with a drive-thru.
Kirby's Korner Restaurant
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsTop Notch Hamburgers
RestaurantsAustin mainstay since 1971 for burgers & onion rings in a vintage setting with curbside service.
Top Notch Hamburgers
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