Where:12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste S-100, Bee Cave, Texas 78738
Website: www.chisosgrill.com
Topic: Restaurant, Drinking, Bar, Date Night, Family Friendly
Menu: Online
Enjoyed by ages: 0-99
Distance from D6 Retreat: 11 miles (17.7 km), 16 minutes
Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM Daily

Chisos Grill is located in Bee Cave, approximately 16 minutes or 11 miles (17.7 km) from D6 Retreat. While not technically in Dripping Springs we had such a wonderful Mother's Day lunch here that I couldn't help but write a blog post about our experience!

My husband & I have food allergies but we were able to find many delicious options on the menu. We both settled on the wedge salad with bacon & grilled shrimp topped with a bacon vinaigrette dressing that was out-of-this-world! We could not believe how amazing this salad was & although, I hate to admit it, I still daydream about that salad & the most delicious dressing I've ever put in my mouth. The shrimp were large & in charge & grilled to perfection. They sliced the wedge into manageable bites before it arrived at our table & was as fresh as if they'd grown it on a rooftop garden. I forgot to get a photo of it because we both inhaled it!

Where: 16604 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, TX
Website: www.treatyoakdistilling.com
Topic: Restaurant, Drinking, Playing, Shopping, Date Night, Family Friendly
Menu: Online
Enjoyed by ages: 0-99
Distance from D6 Retreat: 5.3 miles (8.5 km), 8 minutes
Hours: Friday 3-9, Saturday 12-9, Sunday 12-6

The Treat Oak Ranch is a fun & carefree hang out that my 10 month old enjoyed as much as grandma did! We went on a Sunday when they had a special menu of $12 Fried Chicken (gluten free salad option). The kids played on a giant tree slide while we waited in the modern & rustic barn/dining hall for our food. Here is a video reviewing our experience along with some photos of all the fun we had. This adorable ranch was dripping with charm & certainly gets the D6 Stamp of Approval!

Even baby Emma was excited about this place & the water cup was a great toy!

The boys made a B line for the tree slide! We arrived at noon on Sunday & were the second customers but as we were leaving around 1:30 the place was really starting to fill up!

There were so many activities that the kids didn't want to leave. We could have stayed another two hours! The eatery had beautiful modern sofas amidst the rustic backdrop of a wooden barn with metal ceilings and concrete floors. Situated throughout the barn was a swing & giant chess set the kids gravitated towards. There were also big screen tvs for sports lovers.

The food is prepared in a food truck behind the distillery. It's very fresh and delicious! The kids loved the chicken and baby Emma ate all the mashed potatoes. Grandma fell in love with the secret recipe honey mustard dressing! My 5 year old started shoveling the spinach in his mouth & I was shocked because he never eats spinach!

After a nice meal Grandma decided to partake in the $5 tasting in the gift shop and tasting room next to the restaurant. She fell in love with the bourbon whiskey served by a very knowledgeable & wonderful lady named Alice. Alice is the owner's mother & as friendly as can be. We really enjoyed chatting with her until the tasting bar filled up with guests ready for their own sip! We purchased our hats and local honey from the gift shop and headed out!

Griffin, 5, says he likes the mashed potatoes and the swing. Brady, 8, says he loves the salad & playground...and "it is so fun here!"

Our souvenir hat. $14.

That's all from The Treaty Oak Ranch! We'd love to hear about your adventures at Treaty Oak in the comments below!