West Henly Boil Shack

$$
Closed
yelp logo

(107)

Photos

7792 E US Highway 290
Johnson City, TX 78636

History

The creators of the legendary Shoal Creek Saloon in Austin have created your new favorite place to bring the family for authentic crawfish, shrimp, sausage and more. Along with great food, it is the perfect spot to sit under the oaks and enjoy a beer or two with friends.

Specialties

West Henly Boil Shack is a unique Texas Hill Country restaurant and beer joint situated approximately 11 miles west of Dripping Springs, 3 miles west of Henly and 12 miles east of Johnson City. We specialize in authentic seasonal Louisiana-boiled Crawfish, Shrimp, Etouffee, Boudin, Sausage, Red Beans and Rice, Burgers and great sides. Boiled Crab and other specials will be featured in the very near future. We also serve locally-brewed beers on tap, traditional suds and wine.

Reviews

yelp logo
4.0107 reviews
Photo of Tawna S.
Tawna S.
10/21/2025

What a great restaurant with amazing food and fun atmosphere. Make your way over here and try the okra it was my favorite side! Our server was attentive and sweet as tea.

Photo of Amber S.
Amber S.
9/4/2025

(Forgot to post when we went... getting caught up) We went during crawfish season. This was by far one of the very best seafood places we have been to. The atmosphere is lovely and the food, as...

Photo of Jodi M.
Jodi M.
7/7/2024

Cute little food hall right outside of Dripping Springs about 15min past Dreamland west on 290. Decor is rustic and a mix of hole in the wall beer joint decor. Young waitstaff that is...

Photo of Krista P.
Krista P.
5/14/2025

The food was so terrible. Came here for crawfish and they were out. Tried the crab and shrimp. Crab was like inedible. So salty and soggy. Disappointed for sure.

Photo of Walter G.
Walter G.
4/1/2025

What a great place right out in the middle of nowhere. Everything we ate was perfectly flavorful, from the fried shrimp, hushpuppies, red beans and rice, to the scrumptious boudin balls. We are...

Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

United StatesTexasJohnson CityWest Henly Boil Shack

Partial Data by Foursquare.