After a three-year hiatus initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the nearly 100-year-old restaurant inside the Driskill Hotel reopened last month.
The Driskill Grill — widely known for its old Texas charm and for being the site of former president Lyndon B. Johnson’s first date with Lady Bird Johnson — relaunched with a new menu featuring modern takes on classic dishes.
In the name of journalism, we took a trip downtown to try out the restaurant ourselves. Here’s what we recommend:
- Samantha’s Ghost — This cocktail, named for the four-year-old ghost said to haunt the hotel’s halls, is a refreshing mix of mezcal, tequila, and lemon.
- Classic steak tartare — This tartare is served with a bone marrow aioli and and crostini.
- Whiskey infused duck breast — This dish is complemented with a mushroom risotto and sugared carrots.
Make a reservation for The Driskill Grill, at 117 E. 7th St.
