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The Georgetown square area is bustling, with two recently-opened restaurants and another on the way.
Read about these and more businesses now open, coming soon, relocating or closing downtown.
Now open
1. The Thirsty Longhorn
The sports tavern will serve stadium-style food and have a full bar, owner Chris De Hoyos said. The new business will take over a space previously occupied by The Palomino.
Owner Andrew Newport said menu highlights include a prime tenderloin with Robuchon potatoes and the Juniper old fashioned cocktail.
The financial advisory firm specializes in retirement planning, investment management and more.
4. Sorn Thai Kitchen by Seeda
The authentic Thai eatery will use spices from Thailand in its family recipe offerings. Menu items include New York steak served with basil fried rice, and squid-ink pad thai.
5. Bohemian Cowgirl
The western-wear boutique owned by Denise Thorton opened in April 2024 at 820 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. The store, which sells women’s apparel and accessories, is moving to a new location downtown.
The construction consulting business that helps clients build their dream custom homes purchased a building downtown and relocated to it. Its former address was at 212 W. 10th St., Georgetown.
7. Georgetown Palace Theatre
The live theater venue announced the lineup for its 2026 season, which includes performances of “Oklahoma!” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
The restaurant is undergoing brand changes that include new leadership, chefs and menus as it celebrates 10 years in business. The business is now led by new CEO Timothy Rucker, who joined the team in May, as well as two new executive chefs.
The toy store is looking for new ownership as owner Karen Soeffker put the business up for sale earlier this year. The store has been in Georgetown for 14 years.
10. The Palomino
Owner Amber Kurkowski said the restaurant closed after two years in business.
The yarn-based crafting store is closing as the business’s landlord sells the building, owner Shawnee Kunz said.
