Johnson City Restaurant Week
Savor the unique flavors of Johnson City and taste all the goodness our local restaurants and wineries have to offer.Â
A Week Celebrating Local Dining and Texas Hill Country Flavors
During Restaurant Week from September 20 to September 27, participating Johnson City restaurants will offer a special prix fixe menu – a set menu at a set price – to give residents and guests alike the opportunity to try something new and sample a local restaurant’s unique offerings. Browse below to see offerings and prices for different local venues.Â
Fat Boy Burgers
$15-25 – 104 N US Highway 281Â
Meal Details – Â Lunch or dinner. 1/2lb custom blend steak burger on a kaiser roll bun toasted with herbed butter, garlic aioli mayo, leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles and sharp cheddar cheese. Served with Original 1924 Cesar salad or steak fries, and with house-made fried apple pie for dessert.Â
Venue Details – Fat Boy Burgers is a family-owned burger joint right in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. They use the freshest ingredients, including USDA Certified Responsibly Raised Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef, to build the best burgers you’ve ever had. Find them online at fatboyburgerstx.com.
The Local Bull
$40-60 dinner – 305 East MainÂ
Meal Details – Enjoy a three-course dinner prepared with excellence and full of local flavor. Charcuterie by Farmhouse Vineyards, Wagyu steak with potatoes and asparagus, and dessert.
Venue Details – The Local Bull is a Texas Hill Country premium meat market, ranch kitchen, taproom and gathering place in Johnson City. Featuring premium meats, Wagyu beef, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, local provisions and a menu of thoughtfully prepared dishes, The Local Bull offers a unique blend of retail, dining and casual Hill Country hospitality. Find them online at thelocalbull.com.Â
Pecan Street BrewingÂ
$30 + 102 E. Pecan Drive.Â
Meal Details – Lunch or Dinner: Â Fall Pomegranate Salad; Bone In Pork Rib with Mashed Potatoes & Pan Gravy. Classic Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream.
Venue Details – Pecan Street Brewing is a Johnson City brewpub with award winning craft beer. Pecan Street Brewing celebrates the art of craft by featuring house-brewed, craft beer, Southern inspired dishes, cocktails, and Texas wine. Find them online at pecanstreetbrewing.com.
Pig Pen BBQ
$20 lunch special – 300 West Main Street
Meal Details – Lunch special. 2 meats (choose between brisket, sausage, chicken, pulled pork, turkey, pork ribs, and piggy tails) and 2 sides (charro beans, mustard potato salad, cole slaw, green beans). Kids 10 & under can enjoy a free chicken nugget & fries combo.Â
Venue Details – Pig Pen BBQ was built from a passion for traditional Southern barbecue and years of cooking for friends and family. After more than 20 years perfecting recipes and smoking techniques, Pig Pen proudly serves authentic barbecue made with care and dedication. Find them online at pigpenbbq.com.Â
Proof and Cooper
$25-40 Â + 209 E Main St.Â
Meal Details – Lunch or dinner. House smoked 3 meat BBQ plate (choice) with potato salad and pitmaster beans paired with a Smokey peach old fashioned followed by grandma’s homemade peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Mention that you’re visiting for Restaurant Week to receive a 10% discount.Â
Venue Details – Proof and Cooper is a full bar and scratch kitchen serving up traditional but unique American fare, Texas beers, craft cocktails, and elevated picnic fare including our delicious, house smoked BBQ, homemade burgers and fresh and crispy chef crafted salads. Find them online at proofandcooper.com
Vinovium
$25-40 + 102 N. Ave. G
Meal Details – Lunch or dinner 3-course option. Lunch: Soup or salad, choice of sandwich and a dessert. Dinner: Choice of small plate, Choice of flatbread or board and a dessert. Optional wine pairing or flight for an additional charge. Kitchen last call is at 8:30 p.m.
Venue Details – Vinovium takes a collaborative approach to Texas wine, partnering with talented winemakers to craft small-lot wines served alongside a thoughtfully curated wine program. The downtown tasting room brings together Texas wine, Mediterranean-inspired bites, and genuine Hill Country hospitality in a relaxed setting designed for gathering, sharing, and staying awhile. Find them online at vinovium.wine.Â
Get a Taste of All Johnson City Has to Offer
Plan to sample more than just great food in Johnson City. See what other events and activities our community has to offer by turning your Restaurant Week visit into a mini-retreat. We have plenty of parks, museums, shopping and small-town fun on tap alongside the special menus for the Restaurant Week events.Â
Stay Comfortably in Johnson City
Choose one of our local short-term rentals and make your visit even more fun and relaxing. Pair a couple of special Restaurant Week menus with  a wine tasting and with a rental that gives you lots of access to a comfortable space, Texas Hill Country evenings, and time to relax. Browse local stays to find the perfect fit for your visit.Â
Find More Fun in the Texas Hill Country
Read our guides to Johnson City to get more insight and ideas on the perfect ways to spend your days (and nights!) in the Texas Hill Country.Â
Discover Great Flavors in Johnson City
“This place is worth the drive from Austin! Everything about it — its location on the town square, its Texas-pub style interior, the warmth and attentiveness of the staff, the creative menu, the food, and the beer — made it the perfect place to meet for a late lunch.” – Guest Review of Pecan Street Brewing
