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The restaurant features two large painted murals on one of its wall. One of them depicts John Wilkes Booth tending bar and Jesse James about to shoot a bear. John Wilkes Booth (alias John St. Helen) apparently confessed his entire sordid past to the Gordon family on his deathbed and even disclosed where he hid the murder weapon. The Gordon family still apparently have the gun which is said to have nearly split the United States apart for the second time in less than a decade.

This small but legendary restaurant, serves a good selection of super sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, hamburgers as well as a selection of salads. For breakfast they have omelettes, eggs/ham/bacon, blueberry pancakes and French toast as well as a buffet on Sundays. There are also daily specials which are served with vegetables, rolls and dessert.


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Theme: Local

Address: 137E Pearl St, Granbury

This restaurant has been awarded 4 ˝ stars by the Dallas morning news. They feature well known Texan chef Grady Spears, who was voted as one of the top ten chefs in Texas in 1998. Grady was raised in Granbury and has a unique style of cooking. The restaurant features Grady’s unique recipes for beef and fish entree's and they have a full bar. The restaurant is decorated in keeping with the hotel in the same original period furniture and furnishing.


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Theme: Other

Address: 119 East Bridge Street

This building was originally built in 1895 to house a hardware business. In 1929 the Transcontinental Oil Company purchased the building and two walls were removed to allow automobile access for purchasing petrol. In the restoration of the square, the building has now turned into a restaurant. The building is listed on the Texas Historical Register.

The restaurant claims to have the best seafood and steak specials on the square. They have a balcony and patio which is used for special occasions


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Theme: Italian

Address: 100 N Crockett Street

This cute little tearoom is right on the square. They serve lunch from 11.00am-3.00pm, Afternoon Tea from 3.00–5.00pm and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 6.00-9.00pm.

They are known for Cherry Crisp Desserts and good steaks. The dining room is beautifully decorated in a Victorian style with antiques and collectibles.


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Theme: Coffeehouse

Address: 110 N Houston Street

This local ice cream and sandwich shop has a real 1950’s feel to it. They have over 32 flavours of hand-dipped You can choose from over 32 flavours of hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, sundaes, parfaits and banana splits.

They also have a good choice of fresh made sandwiches and soups on the menu. On Saturday nights you can dance to live 50’s style rock and roll music.


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Theme: Ice Cream

Address: 108 North Houston Street, Granbury

This is a great location for a restaurant – right on the lake. They serve Cajun cuisine. They have weekly specials (Oysters, rib eye steak, fried chicken and all you can eat catfish) and also have banquet facilities. On the weekends there is entertainment or karaoke.


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Theme: Other

Address: 1003 White Cliff Road, Granbury
Directions: Bridge Harbor Marina,

They serve a light breakfast menu and also feature bagel sandwiches of boarshead meats and cheeses and gourmet desserts. Along with their specialty hot and cold drinks, they also sell 73 fresh bulk coffees and teas and imported cigars. On the weekend there is entertainment. Open Mon –Thurs 7.30am – 7.00pm, Fri 7.30am-11.00pm, Sat 9.00am – 11.00pm, Sun 9.00am – 6.30pm.

The Coffee Grinder is located in the Harris Building which was built in 1899. It was built for Wesley Smith Harris who ran a furniture store and funeral home in Granbury. His furniture business was complimentary to the funeral home because it make the casket parts.


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Theme: Coffeehouse

Address: 129 E Pearl St, On the Square

This restaurant is upstairs with a fine dining ambiance while downstairs is the Bistro which serves a lighter menu with nightly entertainment.

They have Karaoke every Wednesday and ladies night on Thursday. Brunch is served from 121.00am – 3.00pm on Sundays.

The building that Kelly’s is located used to be the old Palace theatre during the 1930s. Prior to that in 1893 it had been a furniture store on one side and a hardware store on the other. In 1898 one side ended up vacant while the other side was a grocery store. In 1905, the grocery store was replaced by a printing shop. In 1910 a grocery store with a pool room on the 2nd floor filled the previously vacant side and the printing shop was taken over by a tailor.


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Theme: Other

Address: 115 E Pearl St