The Gruene Door

Name: The Gruene Door
Address: 2360 Gruene Lake Dr, New Braunfels, TX, United States, 78130
Telephone: (830) 629-2600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1476 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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The Gruene Door Restaurant is located in beautiful Gruene Lake Village in New Braunfels, Texas. We are Gruene’s only casual, fine dining restaurant combining the best in food, service, and atmosphere. Every menu item is prepared 100% in house by our chefs.

Open for lunch and dinner, we are the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, private party, lunch with friends, or just a casual night out.

Please visit our website to view our menu.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(830) 629-2600

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(830) 629-2600
Website
http://www.thegruenedoor.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Koury Kahler
Private party facilities
Our private dining room can seat up to 50 people. We host rehearsal dinners, business functions, and other private gatherings.

Location
2360 Gruene Lake Dr New Braunfels, TX 78130
Neighborhood
New Braunfels
Cross street
Gruene Road
Parking details
A large private lot is located behind the restaurant as well as additional parking across the street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$9.00
Served with corn tortilla chips
Bruschetta$10.00
Fresh goat cheese, garden tomatoes, basil & garlic with toasted bread & balsamic reduction
Seafood Trio$15.00
Crab cake, smoked salmon & blackened seared tuna
Meat, Cheese & Fruit Plate$19.00
House-made sausage, imported and local cheeses, rustic pesto & fruit
Shrimp Gratin$13.00
Gulf shrimp with bacon, tomatoes, jalapenos, pepperoncini & mixed cheeses, served with toasted bread

Large Salads

Add 5 gulf shrimp - $10 | grilled chicken - $5 | grilled Scottish salmon - $10 | 4 oz center-cut tenderloin filet - $15

Traditional House$10.00
Choice of house-made ranch, apple vinaigrette, lemon herb vinaigrette, balsamic or bleu cheese
Spinach$11.00
Toasted almonds, strawberries, Parmesan, crisp wontons & apple vinaigrette
Caesar$9.00
Crumbled Parmesan and herb croutons
Caprese$12.00
Garden tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, crispy prosciutto, basil & balsamic reduction

Entrées

Traditional or Caesar side salad - $5 | Cup of soup - $5. All steaks are served with our house made bacon au jus demi sauce

8 oz Beef Tenderloin Filet$35.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
16oz Center-Cut Rib Eye$35.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Smoked Double-Cut Pork Chop$27.00
Bacon au jus sauce, roasted herb fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Espresso Spice-Rubbed Braised Beef Short Ribs$31.00
With au jus on a bed of sharp cheddar grits
Grilled Scottish Salmon$24.00
Glazed with smoky paprika-brown sugar, served with polenta cake & flash-fried spinach
Pan-Seared Peppercorn Crusted Ahi Tuna$26.00
Served medium rare with port wine demi, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus
Country Fried Duck Confit$24.00
Slow roasted, then buttermilk fried duck leg & thigh with peppercorn cream gravy, garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Shrimp & Grits$21.00
6 gulf shrimp, lightly fried, with a mushroom, tomato & bacon sauce over sharp cheddar grits
Rack of Lamb with Mesquite Mustard & Toasted Pecan Crust$37.00
Smoky mustard demi, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus
Chicken Piccata$23.00
Sautéed with a white wine, caper & lemon butter sauce, served with linguini & seasonal vegetables
Stuffed Poblano Pepper$18.00
Roasted corn, squash, onion, black bean, spinach & cheese stuffing on a bed of brown rice with jalapeño cream sauce
Shrimp Pomodoro
Sauteed shrimp with fresh house-made pasta, tomato-basil sauce & Parmesan

Lunch Sandwiches

Served with french fries | substitute sweet potato fries or vegetables - $1.50

Turkey and Swiss$10.00
Turkey, bacon & Swiss cheese on sourdough bread with spinach, tomato & jalapeño pesto
Sweet Heat Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Fried chicken breast with "sweet heat" glaze topped with tangy slaw on a toasted bun
Chef's Burger$13.00
Fresh-ground beef tenderloin grilled with tomato, lettuce, onion & a pickle spear on a toasted Hawaiian bun

Lunch Salads

Cobb Salad$12.00
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes & bleu cheese crumbles
Traditional House Salad$10.00
Choice of house-made ranch, apple vinaigrette, lemon herb vinaigrette, balsamic & bleu cheese
Spinach Salad$11.00
Toasted almonds, strawberries, parmesan, crisp wontons & apple vinaigrette
Crab Salad$15.00
2 crab cakes, mixed greens, tomato, avocado & cucumbers tossed with lemon herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$9.00
Crumbled Parmesan and herb croutons

Lunch Entrées

Petite Grilled Scottish Salmon$15.00
Glazed with smoky paprika-brown sugar, served with polenta cake & flash-fried spinach
Smoked Salmon Tacos$12.00
House smoked salmon, lime avocado cabbage slaw with chive crème in flour tortillas
Chicken Salad on a Croissant$12.00
Grilled chicken salad with dried currents & pecans on a toasted croissant with lettuce & tomato
Black & Bleu Cheese Burger$15.00
Fresh-ground beef tenderloin blackened with bleu cheese, apple-bacon, chipotle mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion
Chicken Piccata$14.00
Sautéed with white wine, caper & lemon butter sauce, served with linguini pasta & seasonal vegetables
Meatloaf$12.00
Topped with sweet glaze & served with roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Shrimp Linguini$15.00
Sauteed shrimp with basil pesto linguini pasta & Parmesan

Desserts

Chocolate Cake
Bread Pudding
Crème Brûlée

Happy Hour

Happy Hour 3pm – 6pm Tuesday – Friday. $4.50 Well Drinks | $3 Domestic Beers | $1 off Premium Bottles | $7 Featured Cocktail | $5 Featured Red or White Wine by the Glass

Nachos$7.00
Jalapeno cream sauce, mixed cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro & black beans
Meat, Cheese & Fruit Plate$19.00
House-made sausage, imported and local cheeses, rustic pesto & fruit
Margherita Flatbread$6.00
Garden tomatoes, mixed white cheeses & fresh basil

What 1,476 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great - food, service, etc. - except for the fact that we were seated by the wait staff station for water pitchers and such. No one should be seated so close to it that they constantly have wait staff fiddling around literally right behind them, so close that the staff was bumping into the chair.
K
Kenzie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was very nice and attentive. Our drinks were never empty and she came to our table at least 3x to ask if we needed anything else.
BM
BMartNB
San Antonio
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I left disappointed only in myself after my first trip to The Gruene Door because we are locals and have driven by the restaurant hundreds of times. It was a simple lunch with friends, everything was outstanding, and it will now be top of minds for us and expect it will become a go to space for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
Small servings. Ribeye was medium rare, as ordered. But chewy with zero flavor. Pork chop, chicken and shrimp with grits, all tasty. Very small sides . Pleasant, professional wait staff
CS
CarolynS
Tucson
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our dinner started out not so pleasant as a party of eight with two small children were seated near us. I believe one of the children was deaf and the parents talked very loud to the boy and playfully did signing causing many outbursts. However, our waiter came to our rescue and had us move to the bar area. Problem solved! We then enjoyed our delicious dinners!
MA
MichaelA
San Antonio
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lauren, our server, had great menu recommendations. Meal, from appetizers to dessert, was yummy. Bar was solid, too
SP
SarahP
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
Service was very slow. Took around 15-20 minutes before we were greeted and another 20 before we got our appetizer. Waitress took another 30 minutes to take our order. When the food finally came out I made sure to place our desserts upon receiving the entrees due to the speed of service. Smart choice as we still had to wait a good amount of time even after finishing our entrees. Drinks went empty multiple times- fiancé never got his beer until the end when I asked if he still wanted it. I tried waving down other servers or the host, but we were ignored. It’s a $16 add on for 5 quarter sized shrimp which was just taking advantage of people. It was very expensive to eat there and for the price I should have gone to Myron’s, but what’s done is done and we learned our lesson. You’re just paying for the location of eating in Gurene. Won’t make that mistake again. Desserts were meh but the bread pudding was the best thing there. Everything else was dull and forgettable. In the end we ended up leaving after around 1 hour and 45 minutes. It just dragged on and on to be blunt, and it was too loud to even enjoy a date- so loud the volume warning went off on my fiancé’s Apple Watch mind you.
SP
SandyP
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and waitress was amazing!
CC
CheryllC
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall a wonderful dining experience, food and the service was fantastic!
D
Donovan
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an early dinner, Food and drinks were on point and our server was very prompt
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent. Loved the duck and the salmon. The seafood trio and bruschetta were amazing
S
Sandy
San Antonio
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Seems the prices seem to continue to go up. I realize that food costs have risen, but not that much! But as always, great food and service.
g
gruenebrian
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Waitstaff was excellent. Food is marginal at best and very overpriced for quality and portion size.
PS
PatS
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jack the bartender is why we go to the Gruene Door along with the seafood trio
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Hutch
Phoenix
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great place to enjoy a dinner date. Bruschetta and chicken picatta was tasty. On the pricier side.
SA
StephensA
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding. Excellent. A truly wonderful dining experience. Some of the best food, service and ambience my wife and I have ever had. Honest!
M
Montgomerygal
San Diego
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Pretty rushed service- we had a drink, appetizer and main course and were finished in 40 minutes- we asked for our main to not be rushed but don’t think the waiter got the memo
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place especially our waiter!
MD
MDeez
Central Texas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner and service. Very happy!
C
Cthom
San Antonio
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Rachel was an attentive and good server
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary dinner, sat outside, super peaceful and relaxing. Service and food was great for us.
T
Texastaster
San Antonio
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience and food - as usual. We had a party of 4 and were able to have Maddie take care of us again. We all had different entrees which were all great. We had a bottle of 8 Years in the Desert which went quite well with all of the entrees.
JN
JayN
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our 58th wedding anniversary. Everything was excellent, food and service. This is one of our favorite places to go for special occasions or for regular dining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We asked to get switched outside and the staff was super accommodating. We also stayed passed closing time and the staff was very understanding. Thank you guys for such a great experience here I will definitely be back. The steak was also so juicy and super delicious. Thank you so much for making a memorable experience for my special occasion you are very much appreciated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We made a late reservation so were put in the bar. Actually pretty good! Our server was very charming and attentive, food was delicious, and because we ate relatively early, noise was at a minimum. Nice time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walked in to be seated immediately. Staff was ran efficiently by lead. We sat in a cozy spot near the windows and enjoyed phenomenal service as well as tasty menu options. Started with the shrimp gratin, highly recommend! The price was fair given the quality of the meal and service provided.
RM
ReneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Would recommend for date night.
T
Texastaster
San Antonio
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal at one of our favorite local restaurants! We had the cheese/meat plate appetizer, small Caesar salad, quail special and the smoked pork chops. Topped off with a nice crème brûlée. All was just well prepared and our server, Maddie, was just phenomenal! We have been here a number of times and they have never prepared a bad meal.
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Chelle
San Antonio
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Gruene Door has become my favorite go to! After booking an outdoor reservation through Open Table, I realized how windy our evening might be so I called the restaurant to ask if they had room for our party indoors. They were very friendly and accommodating and were able to make the change. Being served on their patio would’ve been wonderful minus the wind because they have done such a nice job keeping the exterior as inviting and as nice as the interior. The outdoor table was actually in a semi protected cozy spot and might have been just fine. We were seated immediately and our server was super polite, friendly and professional. All 6 of our meals were cooked exactly as we requested, all delivered at the same time and were excellent! We ordered bruschetta which had a generous amount of the tomato topping,shrimp and grits, beef tenderloin (cooked to each individual person’s taste), ribs and the stuffed poblano pepper. Presentation was wonderful from our appetizer to our dessert! I was even treated with a terrific vanilla bean crème brûlée and candle! We really enjoyed our evening at The Gruene Door! Such a lovely birthday celebration with my adult family!
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Mongo
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered the Ahi Tuna and Salmon entrees and they were delicious. The Ahi was serve on mashed potatoes with asparagus and a balsamic reduction, and everything was prepared perfectly. The Salmon was served with an equally delicious sauce, polenta (seasoned well and crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle), and flash fried spinach that literally melted on the tongue. My only disappointment was the cost of two glasses of wine. Their markup seemed incrementally more than other restaurants, though don't often order drinks.
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Tammy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time and it was great. The food and waiter Colin. The restaurant was clean and it was One of the best experiences in Gruene and I will be coming back.
RW
RosemaryW
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant in historic Gruene. The menu is upscale and varied, with unusual touches. Enjoyed dining on the patio.
H
Helga
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It was our 61st wedding anniversary.
C
Cindyinwimberley
New Mexico
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is great at the Gruene Door. Fish and Beef are prepared perfectly perfectly. The flash fried spinach is a must!
M
Mary08
Dallas
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy this neighborhood jewel, who always serve delicious food and drinks. The service was great and we had a wonderful time.
S
Suse
San Antonio
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful place to go to sit and visit awhile, and have a drink or two and delicious food. The waiters are actually trained and quite good at their jobs!
BV
BiancaV
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was great service was gret ambiance was great
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Cthom
San Antonio
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always
PD
PaulD
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible! The ambience outside was wonderful, the food was fantastic, and the service was perfect. We had the Seafood Trio for an appetizer, and could have had a full serving of any of the three as our appetizer, but glad we didn't ask, because my wife would have missed out on some of the best salmon she has ever tasted, and I would have not had the pork chop that was probably a full two inches thick. We seriously could not find anything to criticize.
HW
HaroldW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service-polite and helpful. Great restaurant and decor. We go here quite often and have never had a bad experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Gruene Door offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (830) 629-2600.

The Gruene Door is rated 4.7 stars by 1476 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(830) 629-2600

2360 Gruene Lake Dr New Braunfels, TX 78130

Additional information

Cross street
Gruene Road
Neighborhood
New Braunfels
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A large private lot is located behind the restaurant as well as additional parking across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Koury Kahler
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegruenedoor.com/
Phone number
(830) 629-2600
Private party facilities
Our private dining room can seat up to 50 people. We host rehearsal dinners, business functions, and other private gatherings.

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The Gruene Door

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68 San Antonio Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Chicken Piccata

Spinach Salad

Shrimp Gratin

Small Plates

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$9.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Seafood Trio$15.00

Meat, Cheese & Fruit Plate$19.00

Shrimp Gratin$13.00

Large Salads

Traditional House$10.00

Spinach$11.00

Caesar$9.00

Caprese$12.00

Entrées

8 oz Beef Tenderloin Filet$35.00

16oz Center-Cut Rib Eye$35.00

Smoked Double-Cut Pork Chop$27.00

Espresso Spice-Rubbed Braised Beef Short Ribs$31.00

Grilled Scottish Salmon$24.00

Pan-Seared Peppercorn Crusted Ahi Tuna$26.00

Country Fried Duck Confit$24.00

Shrimp & Grits$21.00

Rack of Lamb with Mesquite Mustard & Toasted Pecan Crust$37.00

Chicken Piccata$23.00

Stuffed Poblano Pepper$18.00

Shrimp Pomodoro

Lunch Sandwiches

Turkey and Swiss$10.00

Sweet Heat Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Chef's Burger$13.00

Lunch Salads

Cobb Salad$12.00

Traditional House Salad$10.00

Spinach Salad$11.00

Crab Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Lunch Entrées

Petite Grilled Scottish Salmon$15.00

Smoked Salmon Tacos$12.00

Chicken Salad on a Croissant$12.00

Black & Bleu Cheese Burger$15.00

Chicken Piccata$14.00

Meatloaf$12.00

Shrimp Linguini$15.00

Desserts

Chocolate Cake

Bread Pudding

Crème Brûlée

Happy Hour

Nachos$7.00

Meat, Cheese & Fruit Plate$19.00

Margherita Flatbread$6.00

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