This dinner-only Italian restaurant offers simple, straightforward fare with something for the whole family like chicken parmesan, penne alla vodka, and pizzas. Takeout orders can be placed n person or over the phone; there are indoor dine-in services.

The restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling serves Texas dishes like smoked enchiladas, tacos, and barbecue plus sides to a boisterous crowd enjoying whiskey flights, cocktails, or beer on the many outdoor picnic tables. It’s a great place to watch the sun set on a nice night. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Pastry chef Abby Love opened this Hill Country bakery that churns out exceptional bread, croissants, and pastries (try the monkey bread). The bakeshop also serves sandwiches, grab-and-go sides, and, occasionally, wood-fired pizza. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

This Thai truck outside of Suds Monkey Brewery has dishes like crab fried rice, curries, drunken noodles, and sesame chicken, all with adjustable spice levels. It only accepts online orders; the host site features indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Even though pizza is the name of the game at Pieous, the pastrami is a can’t-miss menu item, as is the banana cream pie. However, the Neapolitan pizzas still draw a line on weekends. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

This cafe near the Dripping Springs town center serves coffee (with in-house roasted beans), house-made baked goods (including vegan and gluten-free friendly options), and sandwiches for lunch. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in ares.

The Hill Country fare at the casual restaurant consists of deviled eggs, fried pickles, chicken fried steak, and shrimp and grits. For drinks, pick something out from the admirable bourbon and wine selection. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Find casual French fare at this cafe. Start your day with a Cowboy Up breakfast crepe, or pop in for a ham and Swiss at lunch, or just satisfy that sweet tooth with a Nutella Royale. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Along with a well-stocked meat case, this shop serves great hot and cold sandwiches like cheesesteaks, an Italian sub, burgers, and vegetarian subs as well as build-your-own sandwiches. There are also salads, sides, and a kid’s menu. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Pizza Cave brings New York-style pizza and Italian American comfort food to Dripping Springs, along with subs, salads, calzones, and pungent garlic knots. Other items include an assortment of Texas wines and pastas. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Primarily a bakery and lunch cafe, Thyme & Dough offers fresh pastries in the morning, light luncheon fare, and desserts. Thursday are Bistro Nights at the Highway 290 location (the other is on Ranch Road 12), where the chef creates dinner with ingredients from the Dripping Springs Farmers Market. It’s served on-site and to-go (preorders preferred) from 6 to 9 p.m. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Located in the HEB shopping center, Hill Country Ranch offers casual family dining. The menu spans hot dogs, burgers served with endless fries, salads, pasta, and pizza. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Feeling fancy? Stop into the gorgeous antique-filled restaurant at hotel/wedding venue Camp Lucy. Tillie’s has a seasonal menu with dishes like a duroc pork chop with street corn and watermelon relish, a 10-layer Texas honey cake, plus a full bar. Tillie’s serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, and there are alpacas living on-site for post-meal pets. There are indoor dine-in services.