The Gruene Door - New Braunfels (TX)

4 /5 M. J.: The Gruene Door is nestled in beautiful Gruene Lake Village, the restaurant is often praised for its refined New American cuisine, relaxed ambiance, and attentive service. That said, my visit didnt quite live up to the rave reviews. The crab dip was overwhelmingly cheesy, too heavy for my taste. The fried spinach, a dish that other diners seem to love didn’t do it for me; it lacked the balance and flavor. The crab cakes were equally disappointing, bland and uninspired, lacking the depth one anticipates from such a staple. Despite the elegant setting and positive buzz, the food didn’t hit the mark. Service was pleasant enough, but nothing remarkable. For a restaurant with such consistently high praise for both cuisine and service, this outing left me longing for more.

5 /5 Kristin Kurzawski: I had previously been to this restaurant alone on a visit to New Braunfels and just by chance my mother in law and I decided to stop there for her birthday lunch this past week. It was even better than I remembered (which was already great!)!! Our server, Pearl, took wonderful care of us and even indulged us by creating a fancy layered “birthday shot” called a B52 that’s a tradition for my mother in law and I on her birthday. We can’t wait to come back for more delicious food and top notch service at this wonderful establishment.

5 /5 t heneke: Had a nice time. Lamb chops were delicious however my, expresso beef rib was a little over cooked and dry. Creme brulee was wonderful! Wish it came in a larger portion!

5 /5 Preston Redding: Fun dining spot. Delicious food. Attentive, cheerful servers. Wouldnt have known it was located here and might not have tried it, if not invited.

2 /5 Rebekah Sechrist: I had high hopes for this restaurant, especially given all the great things I’d heard, but the experience ended up being a mixed bag. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and they had a nice wine selection m. Unfortunately, the food itself was a real letdown. Every dish we tried was overwhelmingly salty, to the point that it overshadowed any of the flavors that should have stood out and we were unable to finish any of the 4 steaks and chicken that were ordered. I’d return for a glass of wine and the ambience, but unless the seasoning improves, the food isn’t something I’d look forward to again.