Gristmill River Restaurant
New Braunfels, Texas · Texas Hill Country
Why stop here: Gristmill River Restaurant is a $$ american pick in New Braunfels for Texas Hill Country travelers. Order Chicken fried steak.
Iconic restaurant inside an 1878 cotton gin overlooking the Guadalupe River in historic Gruene, a National Register landmark beside Gruene Hall.
Chicken fried steak
At Gristmill River Restaurant, Roamward highlights Chicken fried steak because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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