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Is Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar Still Open? Update (New Braunfels, TX)

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As of September 2026, Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar is listed open on gristmillrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own site was live 2026-09-08 with a working online ordering widget and a current specials/gluten-free menu, though the visible copyright read 2025.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured the Gristmill's Texas-style steaks and river-view dining, highlighting the restaurant's grilled entrees and rotating specials menu. Housed in the historic dance-hall district of Gruene on the Guadalupe River, the restaurant has operated since 1977 and offers a dedicated gluten-free menu alongside regular live-music programming, according to its website. It remains active today: the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, showed a working online ordering system and a current specials and gluten-free menu, according to the site. The site's copyright notice read 2025, and it continues to promote gift cards, private parties, and live-music bookings alongside its food and drink menus, according to the site. The site also maintains an email newsletter signup and active Facebook and Instagram pages, according to the site.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Here's the Beef
What was featured
Texas-style steaks and river-view dining on the Guadalupe River
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar is listed open on gristmillrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar after Food Paradise?

The episode featured the Gristmill's Texas-style steaks and river-view dining, highlighting the restaurant's grilled entrees and rotating specials menu. As of September 2026, Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar is listed open on gristmillrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar located?

1287 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar?

Season 10, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Here's the Beef”.

Is Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The episode featured the Gristmill's Texas-style steaks and river-view dining, highlighting the restaurant's grilled entrees and rotating specials menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1287 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
gristmillrestaurant.com

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