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This Restaurant In Texas Is Actually A Treehouse And You Need To Visit

Published Jan 11, 2017

Written by 

Katie Lawrence

There are restaurants...and then there's The Laurel Tree. If you want a place that turns a meal into an experience, look no further. Between a treehouse dining room, acres of beautiful gardens, and amazing Southern-French fusion cuisine, you'll be kicking yourself for not discovering this gem years ago.

It may look like an ordinary restaurant, but The Laurel Tree in the tiny town of Utopia is hiding something amazing...

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...you can eat inside a treehouse!

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The private room has one table that seats 2-6, so it's perfect for an intimate get-together.

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Sitting high up among the treetops with a panoramic view of the beautiful Hill Country makes The Laurel Tree a perfect place for date night or just some quality family time.

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The Laurel Tree is located at 18956 N FM, Utopia, TX 78884. It's only open on Saturdays for lunch and dinner by reservation; you can call 830-966-5444 to make yours.

Bon appetit!

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