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1. Balcon
4.2
Awesome(67)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Marcos
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Balcon! Our restaurant is your destination for modern Mexican food, drinks, and entertainment. Our menu features a variety of delicious entrees, tacos, and drinks, including our signature margaritas. We offer happy hour and dinner specials . Whether you’re looking for a casual night out with friends or an intimate dinner with your partner, Balcon has something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable experience and let us show you why Balcon is the premier spot for Modern Mexican cuisine.
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2. Industry
4.4
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Marcos
Booked 4 times today
Everyday. Late night. Industry offers a diverse, scratch made menu, with unique healthy options alongside popular staples like our famous CFC with Queso, and our parmesan fries. Industry boast a full bar with original draft cocktails, draft wines, and all San Marcos local beers.Industry is a unique dining experience unlike a typical restaurant, so keep in mind that making a reservation doesn't mean you have a dedicated server waiting on you (unless you've made arrangements in advance)1. OPEN UP: Start your tab at any counter, order your food and drink.2. POST UP: Find a spot to sit and we'll bring everything to you!3. HANG OUT: Stay as long as you want. If you need something else you can flag down any or our roaming staff to add to your tab or you can visit any order counter. 4. WALK OUT: When you're ready to leave our staff can close you out or just walk out and we'll add 18%
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3. Saltgrass Steak House - San Marcos
4.6
Exceptional(32)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • San Marcos
Booked 12 times today
Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
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4. The Taproom
4.3
Awesome(2)
Price: Expensive
• Burgers • San Marcos
Burgers and beer done right.We proudly feature 36 drafts from Texas and around the world.Since 1994, The Taproom has served award winning handmade specialty burgers that keep Texas State alumni and San Martians coming back year after year. Wings, appetizers, baskets and fresh salads make the perfect pairing to our burgers and a great game day hang! Food for everyone, even the littlest football fans.Repeat winner for Best Burgers in San Marcos by the Daily Record, our signature burgers are fresh made daily, half pound delights piled high with mouthwatering combinations. Come try our gator or catfish baskets for a little taste of the South.
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5. Tarbox & Brown - Kissing Tree Golf Club
4.6
Exceptional(118)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Marcos
Tarbox & Brown Restaurant & Bar, a haven for food lovers nestled amidst the picturesque Kissing Tree Golf Course in San Marcos. Invigorating the culinary scene, this new dining destination is serving a tantalizing array of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to diverse palates and preferences.
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6. Red Lobster - San Marcos
4.0
Excellent(16)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Marcos
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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7. Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater
4.2
Awesome(232)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • New Braunfels
Indulge your senses in a multi-course Chef's dinner, followed by evocative live theatre. Dinner is served in our lake-view eclectic dining room, where you'll "mmmmm" your way through our three or eight-course seasonal tasting menu. After dinner, move into our intimate black-box theatre to enjoy an original modern performance every Friday and Saturday night. Join us Sun-Thurs for live events, such as Murder Mystery Dinners, Themed Trivias, and All-You-Can-Eat Tapas Tuesdays! Sylver Spoon is the perfect location for a lunchtime wine tasting with the ladies, or a romantic dinner date. We also offer a venue for private parties, company events, and weddings. Catering services are available, so you can spoon at home or work! At Sylver Spoon, we guarantee you will enjoy an unforgettable evening, complete with dinner, drinks, and drama!
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8. The Restaurant at Sage Hill Inn
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Texas Hill Country
Our 3-course dinner has seating between 6:00 to 7:00 pm every night. Guests may seat themselves at their pre-assigned tables. Seating in the dining room is communal, but we do have more intimate tables available per request. Seating is arranged much like a dinner party with anywhere from 4, 6, or 8 guests to a table. Feel free to come in casual dress. Openings are subject to availability, so please call ahead at (512) 268-1617 to reserve your seat. Our 3 course dinner is $50 per person.

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