Unwind with sophisicated Texas fare, craft cocktails

Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar

Unwind with craft cocktails & sophisticated Texas fare

BY COLLEEN BROOKS

Under 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,

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in addition to seasonal salads and a kid’s menu, complete with ice cream. Molly explains, “We offer a seasonal menu with an emphasis on dishes you can’t find around town. We constantly change things up and try to improve upon what we’re doing. We also offer a wide selection of Texas-brewed beers, fine wines, and artfully crafted cocktails that complement our menu’s robust flavors.”

Their most popular drink right now is their Wimberley Way, a signature hibiscus margarita. The restaurant also changes up its cocktails seasonally. You can find live music there every weekend and during the summer from Thursday to Sunday. The seven owners love supporting local hill country musicians.

“Guests love to hang out at our Silo Bar, which is an old grain silo we converted into an open-air bar,” Molly says. “There’s just something about sitting on the creek, cocktail in hand, listening to a local musician, and enjoying the view with family and friends.”

The restaurant currently holds up to 175 guests with its indoor and outdoor areas. It can also accommodate private events, and the owners have plans to provide off-site catering. “While Creekhouse has been a collaboration of our passions for food, hospitality, and design, it is our deep appreciation for the beauty of Cypress Creek and the desire to celebrate and share it with others that were the driving forces behind this concept,” Molly explains.

If you’re short on time to soak in the ambiance, a togo order can be arranged. For those fortunate to enjoy the ambiance, well-behaved dogs on a leash are also welcome. Molly smiles, “Come to celebrate, relax, and slow down. It truly is a special spot to gather, and there’s no better place to be than Wimberley, Texas.”

Photos courtesy Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar..

FYI • Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar is located at the Quarter Shops along Cypress Creek. Hours are 11 am to 9 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 512-722-3394, visit the website at creekhousewtx.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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