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Stories- Ranch Kitchen, Cedar Creek, TX

Stories- Ranch Kitchen

4.3
4.3
302 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa’s signature restaurant, Stories- Ranch Kitchen, is a Texas game house ensconced in a gorgeous rustic setting. The farm-to-table menu rotates seasonally under the resorts top chefs. No matter when you visit, Stories dishes always feature local and seasonal ingredients along with premium wild game cuts, gourmet salads, and more.

At the moment, Stories is accepting a limited amount of reservations online for public guests. For large parties, please contact our Stories Manager at aaron.redlinger@destinationhotels.com.




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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Wild Game, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 308-4860
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Rogalski
  • Private party facilities
    Parties of 12 or more are required to choose from a 3 course or 4 course menu. Please call for more information!
  • Private party contact
    Molly Allen: (512) 308-4882
  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Creek
  • Cross street
    Highway 71
  • Parking details
    $35 for valet parking, $15 for self parking, 2 hours free with restaurant validation
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 302 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

302 Reviews
  1. RHH3907

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a family vacation that also celebrated a wedding anniversary. We sat outside and Everything was absolutely perfect. Our waitress was absolutely the best. I can’t say enough about her and the food was excellent. It was a perfect evening.

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  2. Melissa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent, including many GF options. Friendly staff

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic down to the last detail!!

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  4. Beth

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food was good, but not as good as I've had at other similar restaurants. Some courses were rushed.

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  5. LindaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a party of 13 and 7 were kids 1-13 years old. Great service for us all.

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  6. JessicaC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service, thank you for a wonderful dinner!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service!!!

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  8. MARTHAC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was very intentional and good, the food was plated beautifully and delicious. The complimentary tapas from the chef was a treat.

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  9. Skey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall it was a very good experience. The restaurant was very hot.

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  10. DavidC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were surprised with some complementary chef specials to try while we were waiting for our food. We tried the South Texas antelope, and it was cooked just right. The wait staff was very friendly and responsive.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my husbands birthday dinner. The service and food are fabulous! I highly recommend.

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  12. Oflamous

    Austin

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come every year for our wedding anniversary (we stayed at the Hyatt Lost Pines over our wedding weekend). It’s always outstanding.

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  13. MichaelM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Very good food and drinks.. Ambiance was exceptional as well..

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  14. Cheerbird123

    Chicago

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We (4 adults and 4 kids) had dinner at Stories last night. The service was great, and the setting was nice, but the food is overpriced and not really noteworthy. The menu is a little limited and being a farm-to-table restaurant I had hoped they would have an off-menu offering but no such luck. I had the wagyu strip (which looked oddly like a filet) and it was fine but corn purée under it was delicious! My husband had the bisque which he said was pretty good but he said his red snapper a little dry. Our kids has the chicken and steak. Steak was fine but the chicken was pretty dry. Our group ordered a few desserts…peach dessert was just not very good, white cake dessert was ok, and the chocolate dessert was also ok. If you’re staying at the Hyatt it’s a nice change of pace from the sports bar food and the pool-side food but I wouldn’t make a social trip here, to eat, if I were not staying at the hotel.

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  15. LaVaughan

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We were the first ever to have been offered the tasting and wine pairing menu. It was small portions, but surprisingly filling. Ian our waiter was on point. I would do it all over again.

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  16. AshDa

    Austin

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We celebrated our anniversary and booked a table there since we're stayed in the hotel. Very happy to arrive and have our requested table attributed to us. My started with a bottle of Dom Pe, my husband took the sea scallops and then very well cooked steak. I picked the beets and the Wagyu. The meat was absolutely perfect. The beets delicious. We took a bottle of red wine to elevate the meat. We obviously left with our bottles. Will was very friendly and took good care of us. The only few things that I'd say is that the glassware could be a better quality, especially for the champagne, it feels a bit cheap to drink such a great champagne in a very low quality glass. Too much light in the restaurant for the last evening ambience. At the end, after signing the bill and add the tip, we've been offered a glass of bourbon, my understanding was that it was offered by the house since we were the last clients, not that our bill will be amended, small details, but use to this kind of practice in some restaurants around the world. We might probably be back for the food, but most likely not for the atmosphere. (Be indulgent english isn't my first language)

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  17. Delilah

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    If you are white or attending dinner here with a white male you will be treated fine and enjoy a night out. If you are a POGM then you do not want to come here. It’s not worth the blatantly discriminatory practices and hostility. You’d think at a four star resort the money = money all the same but there’s an almost palpable tension — not only among the white guests who are sharing “their” vacation space with PoC but also from the staff who seem perturbed to have to serve us.

    Stories- Ranch KitchenResponded on May 10, 2022

    Afternoon Delilah, I am so sorry that the restaurant and or the hotel guests around you made you feel that way. Hyatt has and will always continue to be a welcoming community and we are sorry we were not able to share that welcoming atmosphere during your visit. We always appreciate feedback though, as it is a way to show us what areas need work. We hope you will come by and see us in the future as all perspectives are appreciated. Thanks, Stories

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  18. JamesT

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Had empty water glasses awaiting refill. Food too exceptionally long to arrive. Air conditioning wasn't quite cool. Food was excellent however. An average experience v other fine dining options

    Stories- Ranch KitchenResponded on May 10, 2022

    Thank you so much for your feedback. Being newly reopened we welcome all opportunities for growth and change and wouldn't be able to do so without experiences like yours being shared. We hope you will come back and see us again soon to see our progress! Thanks, Stories

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Texas Wagyu Steak I’ve ever had. Service was excellent.

    Stories- Ranch KitchenResponded on May 10, 2022

    Couldn't have said it better myself! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!

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  20. cherrykay

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was amazing and the food was real tasty too.

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  21. JamieK

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An overall great experience. Steak with shallot jam was well seasoned and cooked. Staff were attentive. Only small complaint was that the wine list was not as robust as I would have expected given the quality of the food.

    Stories- Ranch KitchenResponded on May 10, 2022

    Thank you so much Jamie for providing your feedback. We are always working on our wine list and actually just added quite a few wines that we would love for you to try with that Ribeye sometime soon!

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  22. GabrielC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! The food was excellent, the drinks were great, the service was on point, and the noise level was low but we dined at 6pm. Would definitely come back here for dinner.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Although a somewhat limited menu, food was lovely and quite creative. The service was exceptional - our server Julio was very amiable and knowledgeable, especially considering our numerous questions;-) A wonderful evening!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My daughter and I started with the seared yellowfin tuna then had the antelope and 2 desserts. Julio was our server and he was delightful. My daughter described the food as a “masterpiece” and I completely agree. The entire experience was exquisite. I would return in a heartbeat.

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  25. cindyh

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    We wanted one special night while at the awesome List Pines. The food was good, just not out kind of place. Super expensive for good food but a very small amount. I enjoyed a “banana size” eggplant for about $30. The dessert was probably a 2x2” slice (maybe 1.5x1.5) and we had decided to split dessert. The small beet salad was very good.

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  26. HungryBeast

    Houston

    103 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    This review is a bit in error as we booked and confirmed our reservation via Open Table to let the restaurant know we were coming. When we got there the restaurant was closed. They’d only been open for 2 days at Christmas and someone forgot to take down availability on OpenTable. We didn’t know. When we arrived we were told this restaurant was not open but we could be seated in the bustling casual area. Not what we expected when making the reservation! The manager was gracious to admit a mistake had been made and found a spot, although not ideal, was the best he could do. This was appreciated. Service was excellent. We thank them for working to make this horrible discovery come to a decent conclusion.

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  27. KellyM

    Austin

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I cancelled a reservation at an Austin venue with out of town guests. When we arrived they were CLOSED I had even called ahead and the phone service was active Please STOP accepting reservations until actually Opened

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  28. AKlovesfood

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2021

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    NYE dinner was overpriced for the quality of food.

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  29. JanetO

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Outstanding food and beautiful room. Service was good, it great, water glass and wine glass empty for a while before it was noticed. Would definitely go back.

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  30. TravelingManAustin

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff with excellent service. On a birthday we received a card from the staff and glasses of campaign at no cost. Nice touch! We shared some mushrooms and steak fries and ordered ribeye steaks. Both steaks were cooked to a perfect medium per my request. The cost is on the upper end but we knew that prior to making the reservation. We enjoyed the dinner very much.

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  31. AdaV

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a very romantic and gorgeous Valentine's Day evening at Stories restaurant. The staff was highly efficient and professional. The food was fresh and delicacy at its best. We are definitely returning to this fine place! :)

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent, professional staff and chef!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Several dishes were cold.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing experience from start to finish. Highly recommend. Good job chefs!

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  35. MarkT

    San Antonio

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Exquisite food and service!

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  36. DavidL1958

    Houston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We went on New Year’s Eve, so the prices were jacked higher. The wait staff was very good and the food was delicious, but there were technical issues with the order system which delayed delivery of our food. Overall the Food was delicious, excellent service but very high priced meal and delivery of finished product was delayed

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  37. kakariera

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food was good but the service was questionable. They made us feel rushed before we even sat down.

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  38. Chat

    Austin

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    The shared duck confit appetizer was flavorful and delicious. My husband rated his beef tenderloin oscar five-star delicious. However, my seared scallop dish was lackluster and flavorless with everything but the scallops ill-prepared. It was an extreme disappointment. The noise level made it difficult to have a conversation with my husband, and as a result, the atmosphere was far from a fine dining experience. Recommendations from me would come with extreme reservations.

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  39. KennyJ

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I don't know if this place has just recently opened and they still need to work the problems out but it was not a great experience, although it should have been. They have all the right stuff to make this a great dinning room. The problems.. My wife's filet was over cooked and so she sent it back, but the server said something about the chef being on break, or on down time? I still don't know what that meant. So they cooked her another smaller filet, probably a better cut but was still over done. You could see how one side cooked way longer than the other. My lamb was a tad over cooked..I'll take the blame for that as maybe I wasn't clear about how I like it. Or, more likely, maybe the server misunderstood our temperature preferences for both the beef and the lamb. The creamed spinach side, I believe, was a frozen product and jus horrible. Highlights.. The Wedge Salad was very good. The brie appetizer was acceptable. The wine list was pretty ok. We may have the opportunity to go back and try it agin as it is pretty much the only game in town or hotel as it were. I'm just hoping they figure some things out.

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  40. LorraineD

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff was super nice and very patient with our two 4 year olds (we did make them behave!). We were tired and left before dessert and they were so sweet and sent a dessert tray to our room.

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Stories- Ranch Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Stories- Ranch Kitchen

575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd., Cedar Creek, TX 78612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highway 71
  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Wild Game, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    $35 for valet parking, $15 for self parking, 2 hours free with restaurant validation
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Rogalski
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 308-4860
  • Private party facilities
    Parties of 12 or more are required to choose from a 3 course or 4 course menu. Please call for more information!
  • Private party contact
    Molly Allen: (512) 308-4882
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