DINING FEATURE Our Lady Bar & Grill Rotating dinner menu and cocktails fuel neighborhood establishment I n August 2017, a new building designed with the archi- tectural appeal of the San Antonio missions opened to the public in New Braunfels. But step inside and behind that Spanish colonial facade lies Our Lady Bar & Grill, run single-handedly by Jennifer Sullinger. Sticking with the theme, the interior is adorned with Catholic iconography, 20th century pop music photos, art and a vintage guitar. A working juke box and shu eboard are available for patrons to use as well. “I asked the architect for a Spanish colonial mission. And that’s where he delivered in my little houses representing the cloisters where the sisters live,” Sullinger said. “I guess this would be my homage to the culture of this part of the world. We have a lot of Catholic in uences. I’m Catholic, and I wanted to celebrate our lady.” Located on Gruene Road just o the exit from Loop 337, the local spot o ers a small rotating dinner menu and full bar. Sullinger operates as a one-woman crew, tending bar and heading back into the kitchen to prepare each meal to order. Calling it a true “chalkboard menu,” Sullinger said keeping a minimal, rotating menu is both out of necessity and also allows her creative exibility. “With all the sourcing issues it just seems to make sense to use what’s available and go from there rst,” Sullinger said. Sullinger worked in a variety of high-end restaurants, including Japanese restaurants in the Dallas area for more than a decade, she said, and brings her background to the fore when coming up with her weekly menus. Currently, Sullinger is making broiled ounder on a bed of rice ($17.50), Chef’s Salad with a miso vinaigrette ($15.50), Mexican Meatballs ($15.50), Jalapeno Cheesesteak and a margherita pizza. Indoor seating is limited to the bar and a few tables, but the back area provides for several picnic tables sprawled out across a graveled area, and on occasion special events are reserved for the whole establishment. Being a one woman-show, Sullinger keeps her hours limited to Wednesday through Sunday from 3-10 p.m. BY ERIC WEILBACHER
The facade of Our Lady Bar & Grill is in uenced by Spanish colonial architecture.
PHOTOS BY ERIC WEILBACHER
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While Our Lady Bar & Grill is a full-service restaurant, Sullinger maintains an over 21 years old policy. She said there are plenty of places in New Braunfels that cater to families, and she wanted to create a place that allots for “quiet drinks and conversation. Even when we’re packed you can hear the person sitting next to you.”
Jennifer Sullinger opened Our Lady Bar & Grill in 2017 along with her husband, Bobbie.
The broiled ounder ($17.50) comes on a bed of rice with roasted vegetables.
The Chef’s Salad ($15.50) is served with a miso vinaigrette.
Our Lady Bar & Grill 1720 Gruene Road, New Braunfels 830-385-7475 Facebook: Our Lady Bar & Grill Hours: Wed.-Sun. 3-10 p.m., closed Mon.-Tue.
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