Below the Gruene Water Tower is the Gristmill, a historical landmark; formerly a cotton gin that processed the crops of the local farmers until 1922.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Photo by Andrew Leggett

It is always busy but the wait is never too long … and the beer garden under the oak trees has plenty of seats.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Photo by Nicki Hurd

The food is nice and the drinks are delicious!

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Photo by Andrew Leggett

We always sit among the trees on the multi-level terrace facing the Guadapule River.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Photo by Nicki Hurd

The company is invariably good.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Photo by Nicki Hurd

There are several great eateries in Gruene, but stopping here quickly became our tradition.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Photo by Nicki Hurd

7-2013