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The Gruene Door
The Gruene Door Restaurant is located in beautiful Gruene Lake Village in New Braunfels, Texas. We are Gruene’s only casual, fine dining restaurant combining the best in food, service, and atmosphere. Every menu item is prepared 100% in house by our chefs.
Open for lunch and dinner, we are the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, private party, lunch with friends, or just a casual night out.
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Open for lunch and dinner, we are the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, private party, lunch with friends, or just a casual night out.
73 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 73 reviews
5 stars
(40)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(45)
- neighborhood gem(41)
- fit for foodies(31)
- romantic(29)
- good for groups(27)
- notable wine list(19)
The Gruene Door Reviews List
Review 1 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fathers Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful Fathers Day brunch... the crab benedict was awesome"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arrived at 12:30 and food was not served until 1:45. Food was not warm and burger had little taste."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Family Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Weekend night with pre-teen boys. Could not have been better. Food was delicious and the waiter was attentive, friendly, and hospitable. Fully enjoyed it."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fine dining in gruene
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'm not from this town and couldn't really find a good healthy, fine dining place till we stumbled across this place. Very good food, service was outstanding. The restaurant is too dark but they adjusted the lighting for us."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, wonderful atmosphere and attentive service. Loved it!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friend and I do a monthly dinner. She is a vegetarian so the choice of restaurants are limited. She loved the strawberry salad and I looked the butter squash soup and shrimp with cheese grits! Only thing was I was so hungry on my way to the restaurant that I drank my shake which ruined my appetite. But even so I ate the majority of my meal and suffered from indigestion for days! We will definitely come back to this place for other dishes."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Saturday Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service. Noise level: very high. By the end of the meal we couldn't hear each other. A nearby table of about 20 was in a celebratory mood, almost as if they were at a sporting event. By the time they had a drink or two, the noise level was painful."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Superior Find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is, by far, one of the best restaurants in the area. We are locals and have tried this establishment on numerous occasions. We have yet to be disappointed. The food, the service and the ambience are consistently great. We would highly recommend this restaurant to family, friends or anyone visiting the New Braunfels/Gruene area. You might consider making a reservation because it can get very busy on the weekends. Visit and Enjoy!!!!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very noisy, busy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Friday night. Busy. Hard to carry conversation. Food good, wait staff good."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 10 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My daughter took me and a friend to the Gruene Door for brunch. We enjoyed a very good meal and had fun in a very pleasant atmosphere. The squash soup and salad were excellent but the frittata, though tasty, was just a little on the dry side. The service was very efficient and friendly and the noise level even with a high volume of guests allowed conversation without raising your voice. Thank you for a very enjoyable afternoon. We will be back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 11 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We needed to celebrate Mothers' Day early due to everyone's schedule. The Gruene Door was the choice of my wife. Its in a great little area of town, and reminded us of Europe. The staff is friendly, ambiance is good and our server was great.
We will definitely return, for lunch or try the brunch."
We will definitely return, for lunch or try the brunch."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Service was perfect.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Service was perfect. Not too overbearing but personal. Perfect portion size. Great flavor, temperature, and speed of service. Full bar. Moderately priced. Nice location."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Took my better half here for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took my better half here for her Birthday. It was a bit out of what she is normally used to, but bragged about it the entire weekend to friends and family."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Meal & Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a fabulous dinner @ The Gruene Door this past Saturday night. Food was outstanding, I had the ribeye (juicey and flavorful) and my wife had the pork loin (moist and delicious). We treated ourselves to an excellent bottle of Stag's Leap Artemis wine which served to round out the meal perfectly. Excellent service and great ambiance."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing date night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful dinner last night at the Gruene Door. Although the rib-eye was no longer on the menu, they had it on special and my husband said it was in the top 10 favorite places to get a rib-eye. The portions were perfect. I ordered shrimp and grits with a side of flash fried spinach. Since I'm gluten intolerant, the restaurant was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Everything is made fresh and the chef was able to modify my order to be gluten free. The shrimp and grits were some of the best I've had, the grits were so creamy and the shrimp was cooked perfectly and even had a little bite from the seasoning. For dessert, I opted for the creme brûlée and was so pleased to find vanilla bean running throughout the dessert."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A friendly neighborhood restaurant!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to the Gruene Door because we had a group of 12 and they would take reservations.
We had a nice location in the restaurant and a very friendly server who allowed us to do separate checks. She also allowed us to substitute sides with our entrees. The food was great, they had a decent wine and beer selection,and our group really enjoyed the food. All in all, it was a great dining experience."
We had a nice location in the restaurant and a very friendly server who allowed us to do separate checks. She also allowed us to substitute sides with our entrees. The food was great, they had a decent wine and beer selection,and our group really enjoyed the food. All in all, it was a great dining experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must go destination dining experien
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We returned after two years with a request via Open Table for an item that no longer appeared on the menu. They mentioned it when we checked in and served the off menu item cooked expertly. Our waiter was excellent, answered all of the many questions we had about the menu, including what kind of oil was used to cook the spinach with the salmon dish. Excellent wine suggestions. Overall a superb experience that was the highlight of our weekend trip to New Braunfels. We cannot recommend The Gruene Door highly enough. Every time we have come in the past five years, in large groups or just a couple, we have had a wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very very good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very very good. Service was a bit off. We had reservations for 2. Arrive on time and they seat us at a small table up against a wall. Thats ok at fast food but not at restaurant in this price range. We ask for another table, plenty were open and she said that we could set at the bar only. Not ideal but ok. Bartender was overwhelmed and manager tried to help but too much going on after a large party arrived and was ordering from the bar individually. Food was good but the need more help and to be more responsive. Its not a cheap restaurant. We spent $115 for 2 and we expect better service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 19 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice clean restaurant with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice clean restaurant with reasonably priced menu. We ordered and appetizer that got to us after we had already finished our glass of wine. We ordered lettuce wedge w/onion rings and steak medallions. The onion rings were great but cold and the steak was cooked perfectly but was cold. Service was friendly but we had to get other waitstaff to finally bring us our check. Noise level was a little high because of all the hard surfaces, painted concreat floors, stucco walls and ceiling but not bad. All in all, an OK experience."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 20 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first time there. a wide
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first time there. a wide range of dishes ordered and ALL were excellent. We will be back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My favorite New Braunfels
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My favorite New Braunfels restaurant"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, with great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, with great service! Thanks!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
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Review 23 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
pork loin presentationFAIR.GUEST
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"pork loin presentationFAIR.GUEST MEALS EXCELLENT. KELLY ATTENTIVE SUPER SERVICE."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We go here often and always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We go here often and always enjoy it. There are so many choices on the menu and so far, everything we have tried has been great!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 25 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was amazing and so was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was amazing and so was the staff. Going to be a new favorite!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was amazing! Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The ambiance was very nice and the service was excellent. Will definitely go back again and again."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The is the place we always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The is the place we always go for special occasions! This time was my wife's birthday and it is always quiet, romantic, and everything from the drinks, food and service is always great!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love the relaxed atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love the relaxed atmosphere of this place. We definitely would return to try more dishes. The seared ahi tuna and stuffed mushroom appetizers were amazing. The grilled salmon and steak entries were exquisite. Service was well-timed and friendly."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 29 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love it and will return.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love it and will return. Our only negative is the noise level. Concrete floors don't absorb sound!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Valentines Day experience,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Valentines Day experience, most of the time restaurants over book, and ruin the Valentine Dinner experience, but the Gruene Door managed it perfectly, and the food was great"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is our new favorite restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our new favorite restaurant in Gruene! The bruschetta appetizer and lamb special were amazing!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed the Gruene Door's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed the Gruene Door's atmosphere and ability to accomodate a large table of 11 women and thoroughly enjoyed their freshly prepared menu from appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert. Will definitely be back when in the Gruene area."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 33 for The Gruene Door
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very nice quiet romantic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very nice quiet romantic resturant. A bit expensive for Valentines Day, meal was $30 or $40. I would have given food 5 stars, but aspergus was very thin and hard to pick up with a fork. A larger size would have been better."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Gruene Door
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic