Tillie's- Dripping Springs

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   Jim

   San Antonio

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic experience the last time we had dinner at Tillie’s in March 2024. However this time, Dec. 3, 2024, we were extremely disappointed. The atmosphere was good and the service was average but the food was horrible. The portions were much less than our previous experience and the seasoning was non-existent. The Pork Chop was dry and tasteless. Additionally the food description in the menu is not what we were served, the meat was as described but the mushrooms, cheese grits, goat cheese were not what we were served. The food is extremely different than March 2024. We asked our server about the Chef and he said the Chef was new since August 2024. I cannot recommend Tillie’s especially at their prices.
   

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   Carla

   Austin

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Even though the brunch menu had changed (we missed their shrimp and grits!), the burger and chicken sandwiches we ordered were delicious and substantial. Great fries, too. The French 75s were so good, I had two! Great service from Bradley. They brought a special dessert free to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday.
   

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   Justin

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Drinks were good, wish the same can be said about the food. Appetizers were not enjoyable at all. Very heavy on the spice and not throughly cooked. Main dish was the size of a kids plate. Also overcooked and smothered in dressing to make up for the lack of flavor. Dessert was just ok, not good but not bad either. Reason for the 2 stars was that service is good, again not great. Overall considering the price, I would recommend eating somewhere that can actually cook a decent sized flavorful meal in which the best part of the dinner was the drinks.
   

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   Andrew

   Phoenix

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were exceptional. Never have had a bad experience here!
   

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   Hannah

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super thoughtful staff and excellent quality dishes!
   

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   Linda

   Houston

   80 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   80 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a beautiful restaurant and property!! This was our 2nd visit and it was great. Laurel, our server, was wonderful - she was very professional, helpful, & friendly. All 8 of us loved our food!
   

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   Ron

   San Antonio

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were there for the Thanksgiving dinner. Great food, great service and a wonderful setting. It was served family style so we could each experience everything being offered. Grace, our server, was wonderful and timed our courses perfectly. If their normal service and food is as good as our Thanksgiving day experience we would recommend this place to everyone.
   

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   Holly

   Austin

   10 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We were EXTREMELY disappointed with Tillie's for Thanksgiving. It started with the voicemail letting us know that we had to be out in 2.5 hours. Our seating was at 5. We had the worst table in the house - could have easily been fixed by turning the table so 2 could sit on the bench and look out at the restaurant. Also how is anyone expected to eat Thanksgiving dinner off of a bread plate ?? The couple next to us asked for larger plates and received dinner plates. When I asked for larger plates we were provided with salad plates. The food was bland and the giant fried turkey leg was ridiculous. The 17 year old event helpers were hovering, the waitress did her best but clearly it was an Event Situation - NOT A RESTAURANT or fine dining experience. We are diners and the downgrade from last years Thanksgiving went from 5 to 1. I am going guess that we will not be back again next year. WHIM is a caterer here in Austin. They own Camp Lucy - Tillie's was on its way to almost Michelin Star 2 years ago, but has since gone down hill as the owners have expanded their horizons to London, a Spa, etc... Let this be a reminder do not bite the hand that feeds you and for Goodness sake do not have the staff sweeping under your feet at 7pm when you are not finished with your wine. The voice mail gave us an extra 30 minutes!
   

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   Brenda

   Austin

   16 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Worst Thanksgiving meal we have ever had. Made a reservation for 3 people at Tillie's for Thanksgiving. Advertised as 'family style' servings, except the servings for 3 people appeared to be the same size as the servings for 2 people and all served in tiny bowls. Focaccia bread served with a drizzle of whipped ricotta & hot honey smeared on a plate and literally a speck of crispy prosciutto. The arugula salad with smoked pear slices wasn't any better. Again, the serving size was tiny and ridiculous. The pine nuts on the salad never reached our plates because you could not pick up the pine nuts with the tongs. We were served ONE turkey leg and a small amount of sliced white meat. Someone at the table had to carve the turkey leg and divide between 3 people. Have you ever tried to 'carve a dried out turkey leg' w/ splinters and all? Small bowls of mashed potatoes, something that resembled spiral macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts that were so hot they were almost inedible, 4 small carrots, and stuffing that tasted like Stovetop. A tiny serving of cranberry sauce and some kind of seasoning in even smaller bowls. The pièce de résistance was the 'plate size' we used for our entire meal. They were bread/appetizer size plates; not even salad size plates! No dinner size plates to be found!. We have dined at Tillie's many times, including one other Thanksgiving meal. NEVER, EVER have we had a meal so bad. At $95 a person, not including drinks & tip, we came home and made spaghetti and meatballs 2 hrs later. Whoever decided this was a good idea for Thanksgiving should be fired! This will probably be the last time we waste our money at Tillie's. So much potential for fine dining, but not gonna happen with the current restaurant management at Tillie's.
   

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    Ginger

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everyone was really friendly, and the food was excellent! 
    

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