Hays City Store Ice House - DRIFTWOOD

What a relaxed spot! I mentioned to my brother that I was looking for somewhere outside the city, and his suggestion really hit the mark. Surprisingly, the standout of the night was the bean dip—it was amazing! The wings were decent, but the bartender was fantastic. We'll definitely be coming back!

The dry rub smoked wings and the spinach artichoke dip were fantastic! The atmosphere was wonderful, thanks to the live music and the misters that helped keep us cool on a hot summer day.

I really liked the chips, and their salsa was delicious. The chorizo in the queso was on point, but the pizza really stood out to me. The flavor and texture were fantastic. I enjoyed the burgers as well, but my only critique is that they were cooked more than I would have preferred. To be fair, I didn’t specify how I wanted them cooked, so that’s on me. The toppings on the burgers were impressive in both quality and flavor. The homemade pickles were excellent, and the lettuce, tomato, and onion were all fresh and tasty. The fries and onion rings were also quite good. We tried a flight of margaritas, which were refreshing, flavorful, and had a noticeable amount of tequila—something you can’t always tell with frozen drinks, so that was a nice surprise. We chose to sit inside because of the Texas heat, and it was a comfortable experience. The restaurant was busy, which I hear is the norm, but it didn’t feel chaotic or disorganized. Overall, we loved our visit and will definitely be adding Hays City Store to our regular rotation. One last tip: I highly recommend reserving a table in advance!

Had a great experience here after leaving Saltlick with no food due to an untrained server and food allergies didn’t mix . The GF buns here are great and the staff is knowledgeable about allergens. Completely turned our day around! We’ll ????stop here again!

Good vibes! Enjoyed the margarita flight and sausage plate. Smoked wings are so good! Go for outdoor seating, it’s worth the wait.