Hays City Store & Ice House

"Quaint and popular. Even in January the outdoor bar is packed. I couldn't find a parking spot and had to wait until somebody left. They have an INCREDIBLE selection on beers, including a few seasonal favorites of mine. Food is amazing, and served with a sense of pride. I had the salmon, with an addition of mushroom gravy with my mashed potatoes. Devine. Drop by ❤️"

"We had an incredible time at Hays City to celebrate the holidays! We were able to try a broad range of the menu. I had the classic “girl dinner” caesar salad, fries and a cup of tortilla soup. The soup was super flavorful and the fries were perfectly crispy! They also have good ranch which if you know you know. My friends had the chile relleno and the salmon dish. Both were super flavorful! The Relleno was one of the stronger ones she has had as it’s something she orders often anywhere she can. I was pleasantly surprised by the pizza! It is so hard to find good pizza in greater Austin. This crust was nice and fluffy, could have used a bit more sauce but overall really flavorful! The espresso martini was really good too! Felt like very fresh, non burnt espresso or a great liquor whichever! It was a very smooth version of the drink. I had 3 Mexican martinis and they were fantastic!! Another tough item in Austin but theirs are very yum. Finally we had the key lime piece which I thought would be my favorite and while it was good, but the berry dessert and I cannot remember the base but it was seasonal and PHENOMENAL. Really taken back by how fresh, balanced and yummy this was. I usually don’t mention service, I will just say if it was good or not but we had the most wonderful server. I sadly can’t remember her name (the martinis are to blame) but we discussed opal jewelry because we both had opal rings on and we were inside on 12/22. She was so attentive without being 1% annoying, so kind, gave us recommendations, got us everything we needed and was just a saint. I was in the restaurant business for 8 years so I really appreciate someone that is so fantastic. Give her a bonus or some PTO or something!! We love Hays and will be back 100%"

"Cool spot away from the city. Easy to find. Great atmosphere. Kid friendly. Gluten free options (skip anything fried!). The bacon jam burger was good. The toppings added the flavor. The meat was not flavorful and dense. The fries were super crispy! I will be back, but I will order something other than a burger. Service was great. The music was great but a little loud for lunch."

"A hidden gem in Driftwood that is worth the drive. They have excellent service and great food including club sandwich, burgers, chicken fried steak and ribeyes and more. Highly recommend their awesome onion rings to add to any dish. We had their awesome artichoke dip and queso for appetizer. Also we had chicken fried steak, burgers and even a lettuce wrap burger. On the weekends, they have live music outside. They are dog friendly when you sit outside. If it's cold outside, they even have heaters at your table. The service is excellent and friendly. They aim to please. I would recommend making a reservation if it's on the weekend as they can be busy."

"Great place. The inside is dark and kind of dingy. So eat outside where the atmosphere is wonderful providing the weather cooperates. The food is great. Despite the large crowd, the service was exceptional. Our server was there on top of keeping our drinks refilled. While not set up while we were there, they have music too. A bit out in the middle of nowhere but well worth the drive."