Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar
Unwind with craft cocktails & sophisticated Texas fare BY COLLEEN BROOKS
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nder the tall trees overlooking Cypress Creek is a new addition to the Wimberley dining scene. Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar - a relaxed, yet modern restaurant - is serving up craft cocktails and classic Texas fare with a beautiful ambiance and fun vibe. The concept for Creekhouse came from seven Wimberley friends - Micah and Molly Bowen, Will and Jessica Baldwin, Brent Hamilton, Kelli Northington, and Marshall Kenderdine - who wanted to create a special place along the creek. “We all craved a place to gather and soak up the sweetest spot on the creek in Wimberley while enjoying soul-satisfying food, craft cocktails, and live music,” Molly explains. “We wanted to create a space frequented by locals and unforgettable for tourists.” With her background in real estate and design, designing the space came easy. “We added on to an existing building in The Quarter Shops and created an indoor/outdoor space with glass garage doors that roll up on three sides. We wanted to create an inviting space authentic to Wimberley where guests could marvel at the ancient cypress trees and listen to the sound of the rippling creek.” The Creekhouse opened its doors in July of 2021 and has had a steady following of locals and tourists since. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu sure to delight anyone’s palate – with small bites like charred shishito peppers and okra, their “Wimbo nachos,” and “Creekhouse fries” prepared one of two ways: with truffle parmesan and parsley flakes or with cheese curds, bacon, gravy, and Mexican crema. For the warmer months, they’ll be adding a peel-and-eat shrimp appetizer with house-made remoulade, accompanied by an atomic horseradish cocktail sauce. Popular entrees are too many to list but include a Southern fried chicken sandwich with hot honey, a Creekhouse burger, a selection of tacos, and grilled yardbird sandwich with creamy brie, bacon, arugula, and special sauce. The menu also offers a generous selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes, See CREEKHOUSE, page 14
12 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2022
