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- CCorrieSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHalley, our waitress, was excellent. Our evening was everything we hoped for. Food was prepared perfectly and the ambience set the stage for a superb dining experience.More infoTillie's- Dripping SpringsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Dripping Springs•4.5
- SSamaraAustin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoSecond time here at Aba, and it was just as wonderful as the first! Sandra was our server and she took fantastic care of us. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the food is amazing, but highly recommend the sweet potato spread! The entire restaurant is beautiful, but I love sitting outside here.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- IDIngridDAustin •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing experience good quality of the food and attention 👌More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- RRobertJackson Hole / Wyoming •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood was great as usual. Tough to make a choice, it all looks good. Service was attentive without being intrusive.More infoWhiskey RidgePrice: Expensive• American• Driftwood•4.7
- DDavidAustin •8 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoOur food was wonderful -- very carefully prepared.More infoHildee's on the SquarePrice: Expensive• American• Wimberley•4.4
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Local wines abound to complement everything from the tangy barbecue to the handmade pasta you will find in Driftwood. Let’s talk barbecue! Selections range from beef brisket to turkey with Texas-style flavors of cumin, chili and cayenne peppers. Finish with homemade chocolate pecan pie. It may be Texas, but it tastes like Tuscany biting into creamy pasta riddled with cheeses. Are you in the mood for fresh? Dine on grilled asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and basil on a garden patio. If you’re looking for something country, have a seat at a picnic table under a mesquite tree and enjoy a plate of classic American fare. From the snap of a turkey club to the comfort of a chicken-fried steak, there is something for everyone.
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