Menu - Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar in Historic Gruene

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas13.99

Spinach and sautéed mushroom combo with melted Monterey Jack cheese.

Chicken Poblano Quesadillas16.99

Our own poblano pesto, Monterey jack y pollo. Great starter!

Onion Rings

Hand breaded, double dipped and fried to a golden brown.

Small13.99

Regular19.99

Texas Size25.99

Spinach Artichoke Dip12.99

Hot and cheesy, Popeye-like yummy stuff, served with tortilla chips.

Homemade Spicy Queso10.99

The kind most people ‘round these parts grew up with, but better!

Texas Torpedoes14.99

Hand-battered, deep fried bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cheddar, jack and cream cheese. Served with chipotle ranch. Order of four. Fire ‘em down with your favorite longneck.

Gruene Bros ‘Best’ Wurst16.99

Falls City, Texas Polish Wedding Sausage with Gristmill BBQ sauce.

Our Homemade Sauces Served with Crisp Tortilla Chips

Garlicky Hot Sauce7.99

Tomatillo Verde7.99

Gringo Pico7.99

Triple Dip Combo17.99

Homemade Spicy Queso, Garlicky Hot Sauce and Tomatillo Verde served with crisp tortilla chips.

All salads served with your choice of our homemade dressings — Ranch, Italian, Honey Dijon, 1000 Island, Blue Cheese, Creamy Vinaigrette, Champagne Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, or Oil & Vinegar.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad17.99 / 10.99 without Chicken

Marinated grilled chicken breast atop our own version of this popular salad, with fresh romaine lettuce, pico de gallo and Romano cheese. Garlicky and tasty.

Grilled Chicken Salad16.99 / 10.99 without Chicken

Green leaf and iceberg lettuce with tomatoes, red cabbage and carrots with marinated, grilled chicken breast, topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Served with dressing of your choice.

Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad18.99 / 11.99 without Chicken

Marinated grilled chicken breast atop fresh spinach, red peppers, real bacon bits, Greek olives, topped with feta cheese, served with a creamy vinaigrette dressing.

Beef Tenderloin Salad20.99

8 oz. of fresh chunks of tenderloin mixed with spinach, green leaf, iceberg, romaine, avocado and tomato in our creamy vinaigrette dressing.

Grilled Chicken Pasta Poblano Salad17.99 / 10.99 without Chicken

Marinated grilled chicken breast atop penne pasta, fresh tomatoes, poblano pesto, salsa, garlic, etc… topped with fresh Romano cheese shaved right off the block.

Tortilla Soup7.99

Award-winning Gristmill recipe.

Soup of the Day7.99

Fresh and seasonal. Ask your server for details.

For special flavor, top your sandwich with any of our homemade sauces — Spicy Queso, Garlicky Hot Sauce, Tomatillo Verde or Gringo Pico for 1.99.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich13.99

Yeah, even grilled chicken tastes great here. Tender, very juicy, marinated chicken filet served with tomato, lettuce and our own prime sauce on a hoagie-style sourdough bun. Wow!

Beef Tenderloin Sandwich19.99

8 oz. juicy beef tenderloin, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and our special prime sauce on a white bun.

Gruene ‘Country Club’ Sandwich15.99

Sliced smoked turkey, peppered bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and our own prime sauce on a hoagie-style sourdough bun.

Pulled Pork Sandwich16.99

Slow cooked pork butt topped with our tangy BBQ sauce and Hill Country Slaw. Served on a white bun. Little messy, lotta good!

Chicken Salad Sandwich14.99

Our version of this tea room standard is a little more hearty than normal and especially long on flavor, featuring spicy chicken, celery and peppered bacon. Served on a hoagie-style sourdough bun.

Add a side of our Original Round Cut Fries, Hill Country Cole Slaw or Pinto Beans for only 4.99.

Top Sirloin33.99

10 oz. Flavorful favorite around these parts. Tasty!

Pepper Filet35.99

8 oz. Bacon wrapped filet grilled and topped with cracked black pepper and our lime herb butter.

New York Strip40.99

12 oz. Awesome – Jake eats ’em lunch and dinner!

Ribeye45.99

12 oz. M.J.’s brother Dale sez it’s his favorite.

Bacon Wrapped Filet34.99

8 oz. Modest in size but big in flavor. Frank Schlather loved ’em!

All of our steaks are topped with “Austin Hoffbrau” style lemon butter, with the exception of the Pepper Filet which comes with herb lime butter on the side.
Above items served with a Garden Dinner Salad and one of the following: Pinto Beans, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Gruene Beans, Yellow & Green Squash, Hill Country Cole Slaw, or Original Round Cut Fries. Our Spinach Salad or Caesar Salad can be substituted for 2.49.

Chicken Fried Steak17.99

Hand breaded and deep fried. Topped with cream gravy. Down home fave!

Guadalupe Chopped Steak20.99

12 oz. Topped with spicy queso, red onions, fresh avocado, diced tomato, jalapeños and jack cheese. Tex-Mex at its best!

Above items served with one of the following: Pinto Beans, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Gruene Beans, Yellow & Green Squash, Hill Country Cole Slaw, or Original Round Cut Fries. A Spinach Salad or Caesar Salad may be added for 6.99 or Garden Salad for 4.99.

Fire Roasted Chicken20.99

Marinated, slow-cooked all-natural bone-in chicken breast, finished with a honey lime glaze.

Chicken Acapulco16.99

Marinated grilled chicken breast topped with our homemade pico de gallo and sour cream. Dive into this one.

Chicken Fried Chicken18.99

Hand breaded and deep fried. Topped with cream gravy. Almost healthy!

Tomatillo Chicken16.99

Marinated grilled chicken breast served over homemade spicy bean sauce and topped with our tomatillo verde.

Grilled Chicken15.99

Marinated filet of chicken breast. Skinless with no feathers. Very juicy, awesome flavor!

Fresh CatchMkt Price

The freshest we can find each day. Selection will vary seasonally. Grilled or blackened.

Fresh Ahi TunaMkt Price

Fresh, hand-cut filet. Grilled or blackened.

Fresh Trout19.99

8 oz. Idaho Rainbow, seasoned with our blend of cayenne, ancho and other spices. Topped with chipotle butter.

Fried Shrimp26.99

Jumbo butterflied gulf coast shrimp. Just like you like ’em.

Above items served with Garden Dinner Salad and one of the following: Pinto Beans, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Gruene Beans, Yellow & Green Squash, Hill Country Cole Slaw, or Original Round Cut Fries. Our Spinach Salad or Caesar Salad can be substituted for 2.49.

Bronze Catfish18.99

Blackened catfish filet served with our tequila lime butter.

Deep Fried Catfish Filet18.99

Farm raised and hand breaded. Good eats!

Baby Back RibsHalf Rack 22.99, Full Rack 37.99

Fall off the bone tender, finger licking good. A house specialty and local favorite, we serve ’em until sold out.

Above item served with Garden Dinner Salad and one of the following: Pinto Beans, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Gruene Beans, Yellow & Green Squash, Hill Country Cole Slaw, or Original Round Cut Fries. Our Spinach Salad or Caesar Salad can be substituted for 2.49.

All burgers come on a white bun with mayo and are served with Gristmill Fries. Dress your burger your way… pickle, onion, lettuce and tomato served on the side. For special flavor, top your burger with any of our homemade sauces — Spicy Queso, Garlicky Hot Sauce, Tomatillo Verde or Gringo Pico for 1.99.

GristBurger17.99

Half-pound fresh ground all beef patty smothered with our homemade spicy queso.

Cheeseburger17.99

Half-pound fresh ground all beef patty with cheddar melted to a gooey delight.

Hamburger16.99

Half-pound fresh ground all beef patty.

Be sure to order our Original Round Cut Fries with your burger, only 4.99.

Onion Rings13.99

Hand breaded, double dipped and fried to a golden brown.

Gristmill FriesBasket 8.99 / Side 4.99

Our Original Round Cut – they’re great!

Grilled Asparagus8.99

Steamed, grilled and topped with fresh grated Romano cheese.

Gruene Beans6.99

Our own tomato and bacon based green bean recipe.

Yellow & Green Squash5.99

Fresh steamed zucchini and yellow squash mixed with tomato, bacon, butter and topped with fresh Romano cheese shaved right off the block.

Homemade Mashed Potatoes5.99

The real thing – with potato skins and garlic.

Pasta Poblano Salad5.99

Penne pasta, fresh tomatoes, poblano pesto, salsa, garlic, etc. Topped with fresh Romano cheese shaved right off the block.

Hill Country Cole Slaw4.99

Lightly dressed, with a touch of jalapeño. ¡Poco caliente!

Pinto Beans4.99

Spicy pintos flavored with bacon and jalapeños.

Sautéed Mushrooms6.99

Sautéed mushrooms with onions and garlic in a white wine cream sauce. Topped with chives and fresh grated romano cheese.

Garlic Bread5.99

Toasted and garlicky.

Hill Country Strawberry Shortcake11.99

Topped with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Gruene’s Chocolate Supreme15.99

A Texas-sized slice of chocolate sheet cake with pecans and rich chocolate icing, topped with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

New York Style Cheesecake10.99

This decadent dessert is rich and creamy. Topped with a strawberry glaze and whipped cream. Ask your server about our seasonal cheesecakes.

German Chocolate Cake a la mode11.99

Six layers of extra moist chocolate cake with a rich German chocolate icing loaded with coconut and pecans. Served with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream. (Without ice cream, 9.99)

Strawberry Cake11.99

Six layers with fresh strawberries blended into the batter. Topped with strawberry buttercream icing.

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake a la mode11.99

A Texas-sized slice of chocolate sheet cake with pecans, rich chocolate icing and topped with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream. (Without ice cream, 9.99)

Jack Daniel’s Pecan Pie a la mode11.99

Our soon to be famous pecan pie cooked with a trace of Jack Daniel’s, lots of chocolate chips and topped with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream. (Without ice cream, 9.99)

Chocolate Sundae7.99

Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream with plenty of chocolate syrup, whipped cream and nuts.

Coke or Root Beer Float5.99

Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream with Coke or root beer.

Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream4.99

With fresh strawberries, 5.99

Chicken Strips8.99

Fried chicken tenders in our buttermilk and flour mix

Sausage Links8.99

A couple links of our Polish wedding sausage

Cheese Quesadillas8.99

Grilled tortillas with jack cheese

Grilled Cheese8.99

Grilled white bread with cheddar cheese

All served with fries or fresh fruit and a drink

Taste the delicious coconut in our pina coladas, see what a difference fresh lime juice makes in our margaritas, enjoy daiquiris loaded with luscious strawberries, or the best sangria this side of the Rio Grande. We’ve also got plenty of longnecks and wine…

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