Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in New Braunfels

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn

5.0

5 (537)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

"Where craft meets quality. An evening at Sidecar, located in the heart of New Braunfels at the historic Prince Solms Inn, is like stepping back in time. The ambiently lit speakeasy features an extensive whiskey selection, live jazz and fantastic tapas. Whether you're enjoying the live music downstairs or imbibing in one of the private party rooms upstairs, the beauty of the building does not disappoint."

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Dane

Dined 3 days ago

Clearly, “The Best Little Speakeasy in Texas”. 😎🤙🎶🥃❤️

Gonzales Bistro

4.9

4.9 (266)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Seguin

About the restaurant

Gonzales Bistro is an upscale restaurant that makes its home near the very heart of Independence square. We are the only restaurant by the square with prime & waygu aged steaks, fresh seafood, New England oysters. The bistro offers a Wine Spectator Magazine award winning wine list, craft cocktails including house made Tiki drinks. Our reputation is based on repeat diner loyalty not marketing.

Gonzales Bistro changes menus often in order to take advantage of local, seasonal products. Chef Parind's food has big flavors & is seasoned assertively, yet is nuanced, complex, and most importantly, balanced.

Come join us and experience big city dining without all the hassles. Gonzales Bistro is a intimate space with an open kitchen, wood ceilings, framed by great black & white pictures from a bygone era while the charming independence square offers free parking, wide open spaces & vistas of historic buildings. Nearby parks, art galleries and shopping define the sophistication of Gonzales.

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RobertVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Mother’s Day with my wife was excellent. The place was full, so the kitchen was a bit slow. We started with chips and queso (delicious) and some adult beverages. We each had the special - stir fried shellfish and andouille sausage over Chinese noodles. Service was excellent and we were able to meet and converse with nice people at the next table.

The Gruene Door

4.8

4.8 (2276)

$30 and under

American

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BOOK ONLINE.

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.

When booking the patio, please mind the weather. If the indoor restaurant is fully booked, we may not be able to accommodate a request to move indoors.

Please visit our website to view our menu.

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Gene

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fresh and very well prepared. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance is calming and upscale.

Dos Rios Mexican Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (331)

$30 and under

Mexican

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

We are proud to bring this unique cuisine to the New Braunfels area. Dos Rios is a scratch-kitchen and bar that prides itself on quality, unique and daily prepared ingredients. Each dish presented is made to order, fresh and sizzling hot from the kitchen. If your mouth isn't watering yet scroll down to our menu and we are sure we will win over your taste buds. We have two outdoor seating areas, a banquet facility for private dining as well as a bar with some unique touches. Yes, we have ice cold tequila on tap. Never heard of it, well you will just have to come see for yourself. We have beautiful bar seating and visible TV's from all over the restaurant. As always we are proud be a family owned and operated restaurant. Can't wait to you see you ! -Caddell Family

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Shari

Dined 5 days ago

Love this restaurant. Oliver, our server, is always pleasant with a smile and very attentive! We frequently have lunch here

La Cosecha

4.8

4.8 (822)

$30 and under

Traditional Mexican

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

La Cosecha is a local neighborhood Mexican restaurant. La Cosecha or " The Harvest" is a brevity of our stance to bring forward dishes inspired from interior Mexican cuisine; all while utilizing seasonal and local Texas ingredients. The menu centers around sharable dishes, progressing from small to large, with intentions to create a family setting at the dinner table. The food and drink invites you to experience familiar comforts, as well as original flavors, all to tell a story that is modest yet thoughtful.

Buen Provecho!

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BruceVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Awesome food and service! our favorite New Braunfels eatery.

Myron's Prime Steak House

4.7

4.7 (3087)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

Please call the Restaurant for Reservations.

Myron's Prime Steak House is located in the old Palace Movie Theatre in historic downtown New Braunfels. We are open nightly, giving top billing to Chicago prime beef, the top 2% of all prime beef in the United States. A full bar as well as an extensive wine list featuring wines by the glass and by the bottle are available. Owner Bill Been, known to most for his 33 years of restaurant experience in San Antonio, has created a casual but elegant dining experience and invites you to come to Myron's, and enjoy!

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Eber

Dined 5 days ago

We have the best experience in Myron,s Food was outstanding Service, amazing Great environment

McAdoo's

4.7

4.7 (3147)

$30 and under

Seafood

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

Upscale Family Dining serving fresh seafood with a Cajun influence located in the historic post office building in the heart of Downtown New Braunfels.

You can find our menu at mcadoos.com and order online, or give us a call at 830-629-3474 to place your order.

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JanineVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome drinks and food! Love this guy place and service.

The Reel Seafood & Grill

4.7

4.7 (603)

$30 and under

Seafood

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

The Reel Seafood & Grill and The Reel Seafood House pride themselves on preparing food from scratch on a daily basis in order to deliver you a quality meal. We receive daily deliveries and hand craft every item that hits your table. The Reel also has a variety of non-seafood options making it easy for everyone to enjoy. The Caddell family has been in the restaurant industry for 25+ years and were very excited to bring you a high-quality seafood restaurant in New Braunfels and Bulverde. We are proud to work with our friends and family which allows us to bring you a more personal experience with every visit. Now let's get reeled in! Join us for Sunday Brunch, lunch or dinner.

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Vanessa

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

The Reel is one of our favorite spots, the food and service is always consistently amazing!! The Almond crusted redfish is the best! Great value for the portions. And we Love seating on the out door patio. Brandon was our server and was on point!

In Contrada Vineyard + Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (210)

$31 to $50

Winery

Timberwood Park / Bulverde

About the restaurant

Family owned In Contrada Vineyard, the oldest winery in San Antonio, invites you to visit us! Enjoy an afternoon in the vines while delighting in our house made wines and freshly prepared food.

We offer inside dinning in addition to covered outside seating in the vineyard. Outside you will find gazebos, sun shades, misters and fans. Its really quite nice!

Please make sure to note our Kitchen Hours if you will be dinning with us: Kitchen closes promptly at
Friday- 9pm, Saturday- 8pm . On Sunday the kitchen closes promptly at 5:30 pm.

Our Wine Tasting Hours are:
Friday 4pm to 10pm
Saturday 12pm to 10pm
Sunday 12pm to 6pm

No split checks on parties of 6 or more & gratuity is automatically added on parties of 6+

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TravisVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

Love it will be becoming a member here ! Wait it’s were great , met the owner , everything felt great ! Wine was amazing !

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Experience

Music. Bingo

Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater

4.0

4 (229)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

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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Derek

Dined 1 day ago

Phenomenal experience as always. This is our favorite place in New Braunfels and has never dissappointed!

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Experience

The Epic: 8-Course Tasting Menu & Theater Tickets

Experience

Three-Course Dinner and a Show

Experience

Three-Course Lunch

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