Dining at the hotel: restaurants, bars and room service
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center offers a range of on-site dining: Old Hickory Steakhouse for steak dinners, family-friendly Riverwalk Cantina for Tex‑Mex from early breakfast through late night, Zeppole for Italian evenings, several bars and poolside options, plus Texan Eats – À la Carte Room Delivery and grab-and-go coffee. Hours and dress codes vary by venue; reservations are recommended for table service spots like Old Hickory and Zeppole.
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Dining overview — what’s on site
Gaylord Texan provides full-service restaurants, bars, poolside dining and room delivery across its lakeside property. Options cover steakhouse, Tex‑Mex, Italian, sports-bar American fare, coffee and desserts.
This is not an all‑inclusive resort: meals and drinks are charged separately. A mandatory daily resort fee and parking fees are additional charges to note when budgeting.
- Full-service restaurants: Old Hickory Steakhouse, Zeppole, Riverwalk Cantina
- Casual/quick: Mission Plaza Marketplace Express, Cocoa Bean, Gelato
- Poolside and seasonal: Paradise Springs Kitchen & Bar (seasonal water‑park area)
- In-room dining: Texan Eats – À la Carte Room Delivery
Main restaurants — when to go and what to expect
Old Hickory Steakhouse is the resort’s classic steakhouse focusing on Black Angus beef and a Smart Casual dress code; it serves dinner daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are accepted and recommended.
Zeppole (Italian) serves freshly made pasta, brick-oven pizzas and charcuterie in a villa-style courtyard; typical dinner hours are Mon–Thu and Sun 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Fri–Sat 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Riverwalk Cantina serves Tex‑Mex from early breakfast through late night (6:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m.).
- Old Hickory Steakhouse — Dinner only; Smart Casual dress code; reservations recommended
- Zeppole — Casual Elegant dinner service; accepts private parties
- Riverwalk Cantina — Breakfast through late-night Tex‑Mex; Casual dress code
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Typical hours (from property info) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Steakhouse | Dinner 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Zeppole | Italian | Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Riverwalk Cantina | Tex‑Mex (breakfast–late night) | 6:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m. |
Bars, lounges and nightlife
Bar choices include Silver Bar and DUSK for quieter cocktails, Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill for a lively sports-bar scene with a large HD screen, and Glass Cactus as a large lakefront nightclub/event venue (age restrictions apply for Glass Cactus).
Dress codes vary by venue: some spots list Casual while Old Hickory uses Smart Casual. Check with the concierge for current hours and any special events that might change availability.
- Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill — casual, draft beers, cocktails, large HD screen
- Silver Bar and DUSK — cocktail and wine-focused, calmer lounge settings
- Glass Cactus — lakefront nightclub and event venue; entry restricted to guests 21+ for nightclub activities
Room service, grab-and-go and sweet treats
Texan Eats – À la Carte Room Delivery provides pick-up or delivery to guest rooms daily from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. — useful for late arrivals, breakfasts in room, or casual in-room dinners.
For quick coffee and snacks, Mission Plaza Marketplace Express (Starbucks coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches) and Cocoa Bean (sweets and coffee in the Retail Corridor) are the main grab-and-go options. Gelato serves dessert treats during open hours.
- Texan Eats – À la Carte Room Delivery — 6:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
- Mission Plaza Marketplace Express — Starbucks and grab‑and‑go items (hours vary)
- Cocoa Bean — sweets and coffee (6:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.)
- Gelato — seasonal/variable hours for Italian-style desserts
| Service | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Texan Eats – Room Delivery | 6:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m. — delivery or pick-up to rooms |
| Mission Plaza Marketplace Express | Starbucks and grab-and-go — hours vary; check concierge |
| Cocoa Bean | 6:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — morning sweets and coffee |
Poolside and seasonal dining
Paradise Springs Kitchen & Bar serves poolside food and drinks in the water‑park and outdoor pool areas, offering burgers, salads, frozen treats and cocktails. Paradise Springs Water Park is seasonal; poolside dining availability follows the park and pool schedules.
The seasonal Paradise Springs Water Park (a 10‑acre outdoor complex with lazy river) is reserved for overnight resort guests; during high season hours and menu items can change, so confirm hours and offerings with the concierge or pool staff.
- Paradise Springs Kitchen & Bar — poolside menu and cocktails; hours vary with season
- Pool and water-park access is typically reserved for overnight guests only
- Photo ID required to purchase or consume alcohol at the water‑park areas
Reservations, dress code and practical tips
Reservations are recommended for Old Hickory Steakhouse and Zeppole, especially during holidays and peak travel dates. The property notes overnight guests get special access to holiday dining reservations.
Dress codes vary by venue: Old Hickory lists Smart Casual; Zeppole is Casual Elegant; most other casual dining spots use Casual. If you have specific seating needs, dietary restrictions, or large groups, contact the concierge or the restaurant directly.
- Call ahead for holiday hours and to confirm menus
- Ask about private dining options if traveling with a group
- Check with the concierge for current hours — some venues show variable hours
