Shady Grove is an aptly named restaurant nestled in a large Pecan tree grove on Barton Springs Road just east of Zilker Park.

Although the restaurant opened in 1992, it feels like it has been there forever serving up South Texas inspired dishes.

It featured a sprawling outdoor patio where customers can sit under the shade of the big pecan trees. Or if you want to dine indoors you can enjoy the rustic atmosphere of the restaurant, which also features an old-fashioned stone replace. Regardless of where you sit it’s a pleasant and casual dining experience.

You can listen to music with their electric jukebox and live music every  Thursday night for free discount deals on food. It is a music series that Shady Grove host called “unplugged.” Unplugged at the Grove started on April 7 and runs September.

Their food is delicious with many appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and many more. But it their prices are not cheap. The salads, seafood, and barbecue are more than $10. But their prices are worth what you get in good service, atmosphere and outstanding food. ey also have daily specials for reasonable prices.