Restaurants in Kerrville TX

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Savor the Old West

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Branding Iron Restaurant and the Elm Waterhole Saloon. Our rustic restaurant and bar pay tribute to the rugged spirit of the Old West. Enjoy juicy burgers, delicious steak dishes and seasonal specials while soaking up Y.O. Ranch’s vintage western vibe. From ornate iron chandeliers to polished brass, our restaurant and saloon capture the romance of a bygone era.

Please call for reservations with groups over 8 people 830-257-4440.

The Branding Iron Restaurant

Breakfast | Daily : 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM,
Lunch | Daily : 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM,
Dinner | Fri & Sat : 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,

Elm Waterhole Saloon

Tue - Thur | 4:00 PM - Midnight
Fri - Sat | 3:00 PM - Midnight
Sun - Mon | Closed

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A Nod to the Culinary Team

The Branding Iron Restaurant

Start your day off right with a hearty breakfast, drop by for a quick lunch or dine on sumptuous cuisine with family and friends. No matter when you drop by, you’ll always get the warm, friendly service that has made the Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center a local favorite. A Nod to the Culinary Team!! Congratulations to our head chef and the fantastic culinary staff for winning four consecutive TripAdvisor awards for "Top American Cuisine" and "Top Steakhouse" in Kerrville for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018!

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A Toast to Old-Time Fun

Elm Waterhole

Step back in time at the Elm Waterhole Saloon, an amazing pub inspired by the pioneer spirit of the 19th century. Belly up to an antique bar, complete with carved wood details and a polished brass foot rail. Whether you order a whiskey (or sip on a soft drink), you’ll soak up the saloon’s authentic atmosphere while daydreaming about the ways of the Old West. A Toast to Old-Time Fun? Of course, the Elm Waterhole Saloon is more than a replica of the past. Enjoy Happy Hour drinks from 5 - 7 pm weekdays, watch sports on large flat-screen TVs, challenge your friends to a game of pool, and dance the night away.

The Branding Iron Restaurant Menus

Select a Menu:

Starters
Continental $3.95
a basket of assorted danish
Biscuits and Gravy $3.95
two biscuits with country sausage gravy
Oatmeal, Grits or Cold Cereal $1.95
Hash Brown Potatoes $1.95
Bagel with Cream Cheese $2.25
Ham, Bacon, or Sausage Patties $2.50
Toast or English Muffin $1.50
Seasonal Fruit Plate $3.95
Pastries or Yogurt $1.95
Griddle
Blueberry Pancakes $7.25
Three pancakes with blueberries topped with powdered sugar. Served with butter and syrup.
French Toast Sticks $6.95
Six pieces of french toast sticks batter and fried, topped with powdered sugar. Served with butter and syrup.
Croissant Egg Sandwich $6.95
Two fresh eggs fried with cheese and your choice of bacon or sausage on a croissant. Served with hash browns.
Buttermilk Pancakes $6.95
Three pancakes topped with powdered sugar. Served with butter and syrup.
Belgian Waffle $6.95
A waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Served with butter and syrup.
Chocolate Pancakes $7.25
Three pancakes with chocolate chips topped with powdered sugar. Served with butter and syrup.
Add Bacon or Sausage For $ 1.50
Drinks
Coffee $1.95
Iced Tea $1.95
Selection of Hot Tea $1.95
Milk $1.95
Hot Chocolate $1.95
Orange Juice $2.50
Juices $1.95
(Grapefruit, Tomato, V-8, Pineapple, Apple, Cranberry)
Soft Drinks $1.95
Complete Breakfast
American Breakfast $7.95
Two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage patties or ham. Served with hash browns and toast.
Huevos Rancheros $7.95
Corn tortilla layered with refried beans and two fried eggs. Topped with our own ranchero sauce and cheese. Served with hash browns.
Southern Steak and Eggs $9.95
Lightly battered and deep fried cutlet with two eggs any style. Served with hash browns and toast.
Eggs Tomavo $7.95
Two poached eggs on top of tomato slices placed on an English muffin. Served with leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes, guacamole and hollandaise on the side.
Chuckwagon Breakfast $14.95
6oz. ribeye steak and two eggs cooked to order. Served with hash browns and toast.
YO. Breakfast Combo $9.95
Two eggs any style, two pancakes, two strips of bacon, and two sausage patties.
Texas Taco Plate $6.95
Two flour tortillas with eggs and cheese. Served with refried beans
Add any of the following to your taco for $.50 Each
Onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, tomato, ham, sausage, bacon, potato cubes, jalapeños
Texas Eggs Benedict $7.95
Two poached eggs on top of ham and an English muffin with a green chili sauce or hollandaise. Served with hash browns.
Build your Own Omelet $8.95
Three scrambled eggs with cheese and your choice of two toppings. Served with hash browns and toast.
Omelet topping choices
Onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, tomato, Ham, sausage, bacon, potato and jalapeños
Add an extra topping for $.50
Eggbeaters available upon request.
Dinner
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail $9.95
Five large shrimp served
with cocktail sauce.
Crab Cakes With Artichoke Petals $9.95
Served on top of a mendocino
mustard sauce.
Fried Calamari $7.95
Deep fried calamari strips
with marinara sauce.
Seafood Combo $12.95
Three shrimp scampi, one crab cake,
and fried calamari with all the sauces.
Quesadillas $7.95
Mushrooms, onions, and cheeses between flour
tortillas, with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Add chicken or beef for $2.00 more.
Add shrimp for $4.00 more.
Fried Mushrooms $7.95
Breaded mushrooms served
with your choice of sauces.
Fried Cheese Sticks $7.95
Six fried cheese sticks served
with marinara sauce.
Jalapeño Poppers $9.95
Eight breaded jalapeños stuffed with
cream cheese. Served with ranch dressing.
Southern Combo $12.95
Breaded mushrooms, cheese sticks and jalapeno
poppers, and served with all the sauces.
Southwest Nachos $7.95
Tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheese,
jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole.
Add chicken or beef for $2.00 more.
Soups & Salads
Classic Caesar Salad $6.95
Romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy caesar dressing with parmesan
cheese and croutons. Add fried, grilled or blackened chicken for $3.00
Spinach Salad $9.95
Fresh spinach with red onions, sliced boiled
egg and served with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Chef Salad $8.95
Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, tomatoes and sliced boiled
egg on a bed of mixed greens topped with sliced red onion.
Classic Cobb Salad $8.95
Grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, boiled egg slices and
blue cheese crumbles on a bed of mixed greens.
Salmon Salad $12.95
Grilled salmon, tomato, and blue cheese
crumbles on a bed of mixed greens.
Chicken Salad $8.95
A healthy blend of diced chicken salad on a
bed of lettuce. Served with fresh seasonal fruit.
YO Tortilla Soup $4.95
A fresh blend of poblano and Anaheim peppers with beef, onions, and
vegetables. Garnished with tortilla strips, grated cheddar and monterrey cheese.
Soup of the Day
Cup $2.95
Bowl $3.95
Soup & Salad Bar $8.95
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with your choice of french fries, potato chips or fresh fruit.
YO Club $7.95
Made with turkey, bacon, american cheese, lettuce,
mayonnaise and tomato on your choice of white or wheat toast.
Chicken Sandwich $8.95
Grilled or fried chicken breast with lettuce,
tomato, and onion. Served on a toasted bun.
Roast Beef Sandwich $7.95
Thinly sliced roast beef on kaiser roll lightly toasted
with melted swiss cheese, sautéed onion and Au jus.
Shrimp Poor boy $9.95
Breaded shrimp with shredded lettuce, tomato,
and tartar sauce. Served on a hoagie bun.
Rueben $7.95
Corned beef and sauerkraut with swiss cheese,
and thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread.
Croissant Sandwich $7.95
Your choice of chicken or tuna salad with
lettuce and sliced tomatoes on a croissant.
Old Fashion Burger $7.95
8oz Angus patty with lettuce, tomato, and
onion. Served on a toasted jalapeño bun.
Add toppings for $.95
cheese, bacon, jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms or onions.
Entrees
ll entrees are served with your choice of baked potato, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes or roasted red potatoes.
The vegetable of the day.
Includes a trip to the salad bar. Baked potatoes served after 5pm
Filet Mignon $26.95
8 oz Filet center cut wrapped with
bacon and grilled to perfection.
Ribeye Steak $24.95
10 oz Choice Ribeye
charbroiled to perfection.
Surf & Turf $22.95
6 oz Top Sirloin Steak and
3 Scampi or Fried Shrimp.
YO Ranchers Steak $16.95
6 oz Top Sirloin Steak served on a bed
of sautéed onions and mushrooms.
Salisbury Steak $12.95
Ground Sirloin grilled, topped with sautéed
onions, mushrooms, and brown sauce.
Salmon Al Fresco $20.95
Fresh grilled Salmon served over fresh spinach and
topped with a delicate garlic and lemon sauce.
Thai Tuna Steak $18.95
Grilled Tuna steak with sesame seed crust on a bed of
sautéed spinach. Served with a peanut thai pepper sauce.
Rainbow Trout $16.95
Boneless Trout filet grilled with
a lemon almond butter sauce.
Bay Shrimp $16.95
Six large shrimp cooked to a golden brown.
Served with orange mandarin sauce.
Chicken Piccata $14.95
6 oz Chicken Breast dipped in a parmesan batter,
sautéed and topped with a lemon caper butter sauce.
YO Ranch Chicken Fried Steak $12.95
Beef Cubed Steak hand breaded and cooked
to a golden brown. Topped with country gravy.
Chicken Alfredo $14.95
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast diced, charbroiled and
sautéed with fettuccini pasta and alfredo sauce.
Add 3 Scampi or Fried Shrimp for $5.95
Breakfast
Half Menu
Half Portion Menu
All entrees are served with your choice of baked potato, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes or roasted red potatoes.
The vegetable of the day.
Includes a trip to the salad bar.
Baked potatoes served after 5pm
HP Chicken Fried Steak $10.95
4 oz Beef Cubed Steak hand breaded and
cooked to a golden brown. Topped with country gravy.
HP Chicken Alfredo $12.95
4 oz Chicken Breast charbroiled and sauteed
with fettuccini pasta and alfredo sauce.
HP Ribeye Steak $20.95
8 oz Choice Ribeye
charboiled to perfection.
HP Salisbury Steak $10.95
Ground Sirloin grilled to perfection topped with
sautéed onions, mushrooms, and brown sauce.
HP Bay Shrimp $14.95
Four large shrimp cooked to a golden brown.
Served with orange mandarin sauce.
HP Chicken Piccata $12.95
4oz Chicken Breast dipped in a parmesan batter,
sautéed and topped with a lemon caper butter sauce.
HP Old Fashion Burger $6.95
5oz Angus patty with lettuce, tomato,
and onion. Served on a toasted jalapeño bun.
Add toppings for $.95
cheese, bacon, jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms or onions.
Beverages
Coffee $1.95
Iced Tea $1.95
Selection of Hot Tea $1.95
Milk $1.95
Hot Chocolate $1.95
Orange Juice $2.50
Juices $1.95
(Grapefruit, Tomato, V-8, Pineapple, Apple, Cranberry)
Soft Drinks $1.95
Desserts
Apple Dumpling $4.95
Pecan Pie $2.95
NY Cheesecake with Strawberries $4.95
Caramel Fudge Pecan cake $6.95
Snickers Pie $6.95
Ice Cream Sundae $2.95
Fudge Brownie a la Mode $2.95
Ice Cream (one scoop) $1.00
Ice Cream (two scoops) $1.95
Dinner
Kids Menu
Kids Breakfast
Kids Pancakes $4.95
Two pancakes topped with powdered sugar
and served with butter and syrup.
Two slices of bacon or a sausage patty. Choice
of chocolate, blueberry or plain pancakes.
Kids Belgian Waffle $4.95
A waffle topped with strawberries
and whipped cream.
Served with butter and syrup.
Two slices of bacon or a sausage patty.
Kids French Toast Sticks $4.95
Three french toast sticks
topped with powdered sugar.
Served with butter and syrup.
Two slices of bacon or a sausage patty.
Kids YO. Breakfast Combo $5.95
One egg any style, one pancake, two
strips of bacon, and one sausage patty.
Kids YO. Omelet $4.95
Two eggs with ham and cheddar cheese.
Hash browns and toasted bread with butter and jelly.
Kids American Breakfast $4.95
One egg any style with choice of two bacon strips or one
sausage patty, hash browns, toasted bread with butter and jelly.
Kids Lunch & Dinner
All entrees and sandwiches are served with your choice of fresh fruit cup, french fries or potato chips.
Entrees
Spaghetti & Meatballs $4.95
Macaroni & Cheese $4.95
Chicken Strips $5.95
Salisbury Steak $5.95
Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $3.95
Peanut Butter & Jelly $3.95
Hot Dog $4.95
Hamburger $5.95
Kids Dessert
Ice Cream $1.00
Fudge Brownie a la mode $2.95
Coke Float $2.95
Half Menu