Location: San Marcos
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Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in San Marcos. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. Located between Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country, San Marcos has numerous attractions, especially for the adventure-seeking visitor. At the center of the city is the San Marcos River, which offers tubing. The nearby Rio Vista Falls has three drops for a great kayaking adventure. Explorers can visit the Wonder World activity center to discover a cave formed by an earthquake.
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10. The SPOT Cinema Eatery and Social Haus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Chris_and_Krissy
We love this theater. Orders are at your seat very quickly. They really have an efficient system in place. Seats recline and are super comfy. Just make sure to bring a light jacket or blanket. The theaters can be a bit chilly. Great drink specials every night and happy hour!
9. Pluckers Wing Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 69 reviews
We make wings for people who know the difference: The difference between fresh and frozen; between hand crafted sauce recipes and something squeezed through an industrial tube; between layering on flavor instead of trying to cover it up. We use fresh brea
Reviewed By Adrienne S
After waiting for 45 mins by the car for our table a server proceeds to knowingly spill cherry juice all over myself and family and never thought to apologize. After altering the manager she tells me she isn't surprised by him. At no time did she offer to compensate us for all.of our cloths having red stains on them. Then our waitress took forver on everything never checking on us or remembering to turn in drink orders forcing my husband to go back to the bar for a refill. She never brought our dessert that we got with bring a member. After 30 mins of waiting after we reminded her we just left. Disappointing because the wings are pretty good. Service is below poor.
8. Railyard Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Moved2Texas
We were looking for a dog-friendly spot in San Marcos and visited the Railyard. We were very pleased with the experience. They have a very good burger and sandwich menu, as well as a robust bar food appetizer menu.The good: Nice outdoor area featuring covered seating and uncovered picnic tables. Great service by attentive staff. Wonderful burgers on sweet buns. Outdoor ping pong, horseshoes and a small bandstand. I liked my âRed and Blueâ burger with âFricklesâ (batter fried sweet pickles). Also: dog friendly!The Bad: nothing really- our dog found a few things in the. Dirt like French fries , etc but we sat in an outdoor area...no complaints.The Railyard lives up to itâs name as the busy San Marcos train tracks are just off the property. We enjoyed watching the trains going by during our meal! I canât wait to go back and explore more of the menu!
7. Ivar's River Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By gustav2011
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The inside bar area with tables is cool and not overly loud. There are outside areas that allow for people coming off the water. They very strictly enforce parking which is nice for their guests. Large portions of good food. Service was attentive. Nice view of the water and itâs occupants. They donât seem to tolerate poor guest behavior which is nice for everyone that wants a nice peaceful experience.
6. Sean Patricks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Joel M
Went to San Marcos on business and saw this place. What a place. The burger was mighty tasty and my friend had a excellent roast beef sandwich. The beer was ice cold and refreshing. Lots of room. Great service. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. What more could you ask for? This will always be on my radar when I go to San Marcos.
5. AquaBrew
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By gustav2011
Beer is pretty good and food is a bit more upscale than other area choices. The service is somewhat slow/inattentive and we werenât given utensils without asking and definitely could have used some napkins. Everyone is nice and the ambience is cool. With better more attentive service it could be a solid 4-5. Has a full bar on top of craft beers. Also doesnât have the dive feel other square bars have.
4. The Tap Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Bucky D
Very close to the campus, it showed with the crowd being made up mostly of college students. Broad selection of different beers. Burger was a nice size and tasty. Fries were over cooked. Service alternated from very good to missing at times. I think they were understaffed.
3. Grins Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
For nearly 40 years, San Marcos residents have been gathering at Grins Restaurant, where a friendly waitstaff will make you feel right at home. Whether you're in the mood for one of their famous hamburgers or just gathering with some friends for happy hou
Reviewed By jrdtsta
We âdiscoveredâ Grins a few years ago and continue to return when in SM area, even enjoying the food with groups when meeting in the area. The preparation and presentation is first class for not âfirst classâ prices! Appreciate the food always being excellent!! Our CFS, chkn strips & chips y salsa were delicious!!Thanks!!
2. 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
54th Street was founded in Kansas City, MO by Thomas E. Norsworthy in 1989. He envisioned a place that would accommodate a consistently crowded dining room as well as a lively bar crowd, while offering the quality food and drinks that exceed national chai
Reviewed By Shelly R
We came to this place specifically for my gluten-free need because of my Celiac. This did not disappoint! We drove for 4 hours from Ft. Worth area and got checked into hotel and then the location was not far. A bit of a triangle to get there but not a big deal. There was a long line and they took my phone number to text when a table was ready. I was told 20 min but I think it was closer to 10 min. They seemed to be really efficient. We just at there Friday, July 12 and had a juicy beef cheeseburger with a fluffy gf bun. Also had seasoned fries that were addicting and cooked in a dedicated fryer. Even if I didn't have to eat gluten free, this was an awesome burger, great service, and was able to watch our Texas Rangers. It is similar to a Roadhouse or Bar and Grill atmosphere. The atmosphere, very cool and unique things hanging from the celing and on the walls. Really fun atmosphere for all ages.
1. Palmer's Restaurant Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By Tom078
One of the biggest bargains around is the Wine Dinner at Palmer's. For $40, they serve a four-course meal with a glass of wine with each course. There's usually a choice of entrees and dessert. Often, there's a theme. Two months ago, the cuisine was Cajun. Last month, the food revolved around hatch chiles. The dinners are the first Tuesday of each month. The service is always good. Our most recent server, Juvelyn, was friendly, efficient and professional. The chef visits each table. Overall, it's a great experience.We also take advantage of the weekday Happy Hour. You can't beat $3 margaritas and the appetizer menu is reasonably priced and imaginative. The charcuterie board is enough for two people. The bar area can get a little loud, but it's a tasty, fun experience.
