Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant

American restaurant · Fredericksburg

Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant

American restaurant · Fredericksburg

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2805 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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Rustic-style eatery featuring elevated American steak & seafood entrees & local wines, plus a patio.  

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2805 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Get directions

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$50–100 · Menu

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2805 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Get directions

+1 830 990 5734
cabernetgrill.com
@cabernetgrill

$50–100 · Menu

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"This Hill Country restaurant shows its state pride by boasting an exclusively Texan wine list. The menu features big flavors like bacon-wrapped grilled quails and thick grilled steaks. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in service." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

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John Liegl

Google
Our first time here. The Gin Mill bar was superb, as was the Texas made gin. Then we went to the restaurant where we had an outstanding meal. My Filet Mignon and my wife's grilled shrimp were great. The Filet one of the best I've ever had! We'll definitely be back.

raquel wooton

Google
Excellent restaurant. The service was exceptional. The food was amazing. Every dish was memorable from the mushroom, bruschetta the quail, and the gnocchi. The quail was the most exquisite I have ever tasted, and the pulled pork on the inside was so flavorable and smokey. The Magic Mushroom and the bruschetta were so delicious. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The gnocchi was so flavorful. Each dish is perfectly delicious. Large wine selection. Cannot wait to visit this area to come here again. You must try this restaurant. It is worth the travel time.

Jessie Burk

Google
Chef Ross and his amazing crew never disappoint! Our server Chris was so kind and knowledgeable. Saw some slight changes in the menu since the last time we were able to make it in and they were pleasant changes! Chicken Fried Deviled Eggs. Just sayin. 😁💞

Kyle Henning

Google
We had dinner here for my birthday. The staff were fantastic and the food was very good! They gave us a sample of their Roasted Carrot Ancho Chile Soup and it was so good! We also ordered their Honey Butter Drop Biscuits and they were delicious! I would highly recommend Cabernet Grill!

Veronica Gonzales

Google
Went for my birthday! And the food along with staff were all amazing! The atmosphere was really mellow and chill! Would recommend for a date night or special occasion.

Steve K.

Google
Always wanted to dine at the Cabernet Grill after seeing mentions of it practically everywhere in Hill Country and we're glad we did! The atmosphere is moody and countryside rustic. Wife and I both had a medium-rare ribeye steak while our son enjoyed his pan seared flounder. The entrees were cooked to perfection and we cleaned up our plates. We finished our evening with a warm maple brown butter cake before heading back to Walnut Canyon Cabins. We'll be sure to dine here again when we return to Fredericksburg!

Rachel Walters

Google
Celebrated our anniversary. Nice selection of Texas wines. We appreciated the allergy chart provided by the kitchen. We could quickly tell which dishes were safe, which could be modified and which ones we needed to stay away from. The magic mushroom appetizer was very flavorful. We ordered sirloin steak and the flounder. Both were cooked perfectly and we delicious.

Kathy Joslin

Google
We could not have asked for more. Our waiter Richard was fabulous! The food was so good. The atmosphere was awesome! We will definitely come back.

Rhonda L.

Yelp
Service was impeccable, food delish, ambiance on point and be sure to save room for dessert!!! Will definitely be back!

Shelby C.

Yelp
The Cabernet Grill is a 10/10 experience, from the food to the service and the ambiance! I highly recommend giving it a try and making a reservation. For starters, the table started out with their honey Butter drop biscuits, and they were delicious. They were light, fluffy, fulfilling, and homemade. So good! I also tried the roasted carrot anchor soup. I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but this was amazing! So fulfilling and flavorful! For my entrée, I got the sweet chili Tempura Shrimp with mashed potatoes, which was amazing! The shrimp were pretty large and fried to perfection, the dipping sauce added the right bit of flavor, and the mashed potatoes were light and fluffy. For dessert, we had the warm butterscotch bread pudding, and that has to be one of the best desserts I've ever tried!! So light, filling, flavorful, rich, and sweet! I also had a glass of sweet rose wine. The service was amazing from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Such a great experience overall.

Bob O.

Yelp
Service was great. The meal started off well with a small sample of roasted carrot soup. It was given to all guests and my guess was it's something new they wanted to test Waiter was knowledgeable which was nice. The recommended was the chicken fried ribeye steak with lobster gravy. It's bucket list and was good. Mashed potatoes were lukewarm warm and were disappointing. The biscuits 4 for $10 had a nice butter and jelley. The biscuits themselves were so crumbly they literally fell apart in my hand. Not enjoyable to eat unless you wanted to use your fork or spoon to pick up the biscuit. They were a big disappointment unfortunately they are the only bread option We shared a salad wedge also plus $10. Dressing was nice Ambience was good I rate 3 as the soup and protein were good the salad middle of the road and the potatoes and biscuits were both forgettable The cost for 2 for dinner without liquor plus $100 plus tip Reservation system is a little cumbersome. It could be a 4-5 but when of the 4 major things we ate sub par on 2 you can't give it more than 3 star

Tracy K.

Yelp
We celebrated our anniversary here and we were not disappointed! Started with Texas Twinkies and they were great...very fresh and great flavor. We had flounder and quail for main course and both were excellent. Quail particularly was awesome...best I'd ever had, very moist...highly recommend the quail. Finished it off with molten chocolate cake and bread pudding. Perfect meal to celebrate. Prices were great too with all that and three glasses of wine, the entire bill with a 25% tip was $200. I've spent a lot more for average food before.

Melena C.

Yelp
I made a reservation a week in advance. I recommend this route as there were plenty of people waiting. The customer service from the moment you step foot into the restaurant is amazing. We had a male waiter who was tall, with brown ear lobe length hair, and a beard. I hate that I don't recall his name but he was so attentive that if you just glanced his way he took note and came to check on you. He was amazing at removing all excess dishes. He suggested dishes that we loved. I had the country fried ribeye with crawfish gravy. I am still in awe at how delicious it was. I couldn't finish it. I even took a break and came back to it. The mash potatoes did not help with the over stuffing I was doing. They were perfect. I never knew I needed them this meal combination. I found my new dinner spot in Fredericksburg.

Suzy B.

Yelp
Oh my gosh, Cabernet Grill was so much better than I expected. For so many years I've been visiting Fredericksburg and have definitely been going to the wrong places. This place has been around wine country forever and it definitely deserves more attention and advertising! They exceeded my husband and my expectations while we celebrated our one year anniversary here. We had reservations and it seems they are recommended especially during a busy season. We got to dine upstairs which was so cozy and private , a little perk I didn't expect at all! Our waiter, Rich, was so accommodating and friendly- I'm so glad we had him! I had the 12 oz ribeye with maple chipotle sweet potato mash - such amazing flavor in both. 10/10 would have them again. Steak was cooked to perfection. The only mess up was my husband and I received each other's steaks and we didn't catch it until I had taken a few bites. Whoops! Our appetizer was the Texas twinkies (another table was saying "Texas twinkies!" With excitement as we got ours so clearly they're popular!) they were delicious and I especially loved the jezebel dip although I wish there was more dip, and more jalapeños. For dessert we had the butterscotch bread pudding. I normally go for cheesecake but I believe they were all out but the description of this dessert sold me. Everything blew us away, from the astounding customer service , to the beautiful ambiance , and beyond delicious food, we can't wait to go back and visit !

Janine R.

Yelp
This is an OK restaurant. Nothing to write home about. Normally, in a small town one would cut them some slack in reviews, but if you're charging big city prices then big city comparisons kick in. The crab au gratin may be one of the most popular item choices, but it tastes like over cooked cheese with overly "seafoody" tasting crab meat fused within the greasy yellowish mess. It's also served in a strange dish with "compartments" though it looks like it would be one level dish because of all of the melted cheese. Instead of the soft bread it's served with, it would be better served with the hard bread that the chèvre cheese appetizer has. This dish is a miss. The grilled shrimp with sweet corn grits has wonderful large Gulf shrimp cooked perfectly. The seasoning is spot on and the roasted tomatoes with the creamy sweet corn grits are a perfect compliment to the shrimp. Would get this again in a second!

Maitina M.

Yelp
My only regret is not taking photos of our entrees. While the food was amazing, there were two things about this place that made us go hmmmmm.... There's a limit to the number of people per table so we had to divide our group of nine to two tables and we were seated far from each other. Our waiter was strange. We were served a nice shot of soup and we jokingly asked him if it was an alcoholic drink. He proceeded to school us on how that was illegal. At any rate, our appetizers and especially our entrees were very good. I had the flounder with the mashed potato and I pretty much wiped the plate clean. We also decided to try some of their desserts: crème brûlée, friggin chocolate yum and warm butterscotch bread pudding. I am not much of a bread pudding kinda gal but this was very good, especially when accompanied with the butter sauce. This really is a cute place with cabins situated right next to it. It's a place I'd consider coming back to when I'm in Fredericksburg with my husband.

Aisha M.

Yelp
We celebrated our anniversary here. The restaurant is beautiful, romantic, and exactly what you think of when it comes to wine country. The service was fabulous. The wine flight was great. All the reds were enjoyable. They started us off with a delicious sample of their carrot ginger soup. WOW! Very good. We then had the salad with lime vinaigrette, it was ok. Wouldn't order it again. My husbands meal was much better than mine. I ordered the surf and turf. The steak was ok, a bit chewy. The mashed potatoes were average and the shrimp was really not that great as they were very dry and overcooked. However my husbands steak was absolutely delicious. The side of grits was literally one of the best grits I've ever tasted. Overall it was a very nice experience just don't order the surf and turf.

Brandy C.

Yelp
One of the better restaurants in Fredericksburg. I appreciate their staff squeezing us in for a last minute reservation. My steak was cooked perfectly and had a lot of flavor. I'll definitely keep this place in mind as a option the next time I'm in town.

Michelle L.

Yelp
Overall we really enjoyed this restaurant and the food was fantastic. I'm giving a 3 a couple of reasons. We made reservations for four (which is a must by the way) and I'm okay with waiting for 15-20 minutes ... but we waited for almost an hour before finally being seated. There is no bar to hang out at so we had to wait outside in July. For anyone familiar with Texas in July it's hot. The waitstaff at dinner were great and provided excellent recommendations. We look forward to visiting again and hope that their reservation system improves.

Mark R.

Yelp
Our first meal here and it did not disappoint. They started us off with a complimentary tasting of the melon soup. We both had the filets with cheesy grits with a side order of mushrooms and shared a wedge salad. We requested medium on the fillets and they were cooked to perfection but to our surprise, the cheesy grits stoled the show. They were the perfect texture, nice and firm and a great mix of cheese. They also offer a great Texas wine list and we enjoyed a big bold Cabernet from Ron Yates.

Ridrick B.

Yelp
Greeted quickly sat right upstairs right above the below dining and the ambiance in the room was fabulous. Very nice touch was they had a sign on our table saying happy anniversary. Ordered the Yates red flight. All three samples were wonderful with the red blend being my favorite. Started with the wedge salad and thought I'd be disappointed that it wasn't blue cheese dressing but there house w the blue cheese crumbles worked extremely well. Main course was the filet and it was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. Service- impeccable.

Olga B.

Yelp
Took my parents here during the holidays and everyone loved it! This place never disappoints...lovely cozy atmosphere, wonderful service and amazing flavorful food and cocktails! We try to go once a year at least for a special occasion and it's always superb!

P B.

Yelp
Another great meal at the Cabernet grill. We ordered the goat cheese crostini for an appetizer. The tomato jam pulled it together for a delicious bite. The Salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the sautéed mushrooms were a great addition. Dessert was the peach cobbler, but we substituted the salted caramel ice cream for the lavender ice cream. It was fantastic! Billy took wonderful care of us for our meal. Thank you! We will be back again and again.

Mark S.

Yelp
The food was amazing. I'm not a soup guy, but their toasted carrot with ancho chile was awesome. Got a card for our anniversary, which made us feel as if we were invited into someone's house. I ordered the bacon wrapped grilled texas quail. I believe it's a signature dish. I can see why. Stuffing those mini birds with cream cheese and pulled pork while preparing the quail perfectly was sincerely one of the best dinners I've ever had. The server, William, is awesome at his job. I live in Nebraska and will be back.

Bryan S.

Yelp
Third time here... Once again, the food, service and ambiance were all super! It's nice to stay at the Cotton Gin Village too, so you don't have to drive home!

Jim L.

Yelp
This place is a well hidden gem, which is attached to a very quaint b&b that also want to visit! But I am going to tell you about this amazing place to unwind and have an utterly fantastic meal! First off, the staff from the phone call to see if I can get a reservation to the hosts that we met when we arrived were very cordial all around. Very professional. So I was kind of worried this place was too fancy for us lol. We were seated outdoors on a pleasant evening for dinner. The water features with koi fish are always fun to see and relaxing right off the bat. Then we met the best feature of the establishment, Billy. We immediately saw he attended numerous tables besides us and you can tell he took his time with every single person. He did not rush them at all and it was great to see someone actually enjoying work, which is rare. Don't get me wrong, the food was out of this world, but the true gem is it's people here. This made the entire night memorable for sure. I had the pan fried flounder which was great. My wife had the filet minion which was cooked perfectly. The drinks were tasty and satisfying. And if you think you couldn't top off the night with anything better, they offer decadent desserts. Two words...butter cake. Get it and I took Billy's recommendation, well that and we also ordered the molten chocolate dessert as well as the peach crisp with lavender ice cream. Every single one of them were great, but the winner is the butter cake with maple syrup and candied pecans on top. Every single bite was amazing. I was pretty full, but I just couldn't bear to see the butter cake go to waste! This butter cake was like a fantastic surprise that happens to me once or twice a year at most. This was one of those times. I have a high bar when it comes to some foods and this one is one of the top. Please go if you can. Yes, it is a bit pricey but it is Fredericksburg vicinity, so take that into account. We cannot wait to go back!

Pamela R.

Yelp
Nice ambience. Good but not great food. Very good service. A large, inviting patio. The wine list only has Texas wines. Yes, I know this is in the Texas wine country but I would really have liked to buy a nice California Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Oh well. The Texas wine we had was okay. I may visit again on another trip to Fredericksburg.

Kelsy P.

Yelp
Multiple locals told me that Cabernet Grill was their favorite restaurant in town so naturally, had to try! The ambiance on the patio was lovely, peaceful and cozy. The appetizers all looked so good it was hard to choose but I can definitely vouch for the Texas twinkies and Buffalo calamari! The ribeye steak was very good and easily shared between 2 people. Only knocked a star for service. When we arrived, 10 minutes before they opened at 5:00 pm for dinner, the front staff were not very eager to assist us. Our waiter also seemed annoyed by our early arrival but no issues with our service otherwise.

Jamie L.

Yelp
The Cabernet Grill is highly over rated. The food is fair at best and so so so so so expensive. the Texas wine list is large and again very expensive. I really would just go anywhere else. It is not worth the money. I had a filet that was 59.00. It came with a few vegetables on the side. My salad was an extra $10. It was so saturated with dressing that it was just not very good. All in all a fair experience. In a small town like this one you should not be charging Napa prices. Good grief our bills was $200 for 2 steaks and 2 salads. We did not order any wine because we had been drinking during the day. The service is meh. The waiter was nice enough but no recommendations, he did his job. Nothing more. You really have to have a reservation on the weekend.

Kristine A.

Yelp
Meh. This place was SO hyped. Won't be going back. There is no bar for a pre-dinner drink (lame!!). The ambiance was lame. Trying to be a "wine country" vibe, but not so much. Our service was unfriendly. We heard they were so great, but it must have been an off night ?? 2 people ordered filets which were seriously undercooked. Had to be sent back. My ribeye was good, but not great. New York strip was good (per the guy who got it). Good cream brûlée and good brownie dessert. Cocktails were good.

Jonna F.

Yelp
Had reservation, showed up and were treated extremely poorly by the staff. Please enjoy a great night eating ANYWHERE but at Cabernet Grill.

A R.

Yelp
One of the best in Fredericksburg. Service and food are fantastic. Don't miss it if you are in town.

VickP77 ..

Yelp
Reservations were made 6 weeks ago for 6 people and two children. This was to celebrate birthdays for three people in the group. We arrived at the restaurant and were told we could not be accommodated. No real explanation was given, and we could not be split into groups. It should have been made clear if the two children were violating the 6 person limit, instead of accepting the reservation. Essentially a complete waste of time, and impossible to make alternate plans at that time. The restaurant did not appear to be busy so accommodations could have been made. Additionally a lady celebrating here birthday (separate from our group) was denied access because the manager did not believe her service animal was "real" even though she had all of the paperwork. Very disappointed given the positive recommendations for this establishment.

Paul C.

Yelp
The restaurant overall is very nice, and has a separate house/bar where you can wait for your table, which is also very nice. We ordered two Tequila shots, chilled and dressed, and was served warm, made us gag!! Now the downside. We were charged $1.00, for an additional piece a toasted bread for our appetizer, and when we asked for additional bread, our water gave us some drop biscuits, which we were charged $10.00, plus, $4.00 for the accompanying butter?? We were never told about these extra charges, or we would've done without! The topped was our steaks which we ordered medium well - Ribeyes, they were really red inside (too much for us), and was tough, like a Sirloin. We have Ribeyes all the time, these were not Ribeyes, or if they were, they need to reevaluate their supplier, or educate their chefs! We will not go to this restaurant again, while in Fredericksburg! Plus, the waiter didn't have much of a personality!

Megan M.

Yelp
Cabernet Grill was amazing! The ambiance outside is great especially on a nice evening. Was able to secure a last minute reservation same day. Service was good. I would recommend coming here for special occasions.

Joel C.

Yelp
This place is awesome! I want to come back and try every single option on the menu. If you are in town, be sure to check it out! Great vibes and great food.

Lizzie H.

Yelp
What a great experience! We can see why it was hard to get a reservation. The outdoor area is absolutely gorgeous and quite the spectacle. We walked around before our reservation and it was very enjoyable. Service was impeccable. The waiter even gave us a shot of their carrot soup which was delicious. The lobster on the chicken fried ribeye was perfect and a good portion. The strip steak with mushrooms and Gorgonzola was perfectly cooked. The grits were our favorite side dish. Hands down the best thing was the dessert. The passion fruit crème brûlée might be the best we have had. Super creamy and amazing flavor. The lavender limoncello sorbet complimented the crème brûlée very well. Can't wait to come back one day!

Julie B.

Yelp
Incredible from start to finish! The reservation online was easy & there were several reminders! Trent was an amazing server- helpful with specific suggestions and funny too. The food was impeccable the taste mmmm so much flavor and the presentation was spot on as well. We had the texas twisters and the Yates flight then moved on to the perfectly cooked 10oz strip with the most amazing mushroom cream sauce and smashed potatoes along with market veggies and a steak knife wedge salad! Seasonings and flavor were seriously perfect! Finished with the MUST TRY butterscotch bread pudding and salted caramel ice cream! Omgee y'all you have to eat at this place! It's outstanding! We would drive back JUST to eat dinner here!

Donald D.

Yelp
Love this place !one of my favorite restaurants in Fredericksburg ! Food is so good nice atmosphere

Leslie R.

Yelp
Went in with a party of seven. They don't seat parties larger than six so we said no problem give us two tables. Manger told us that since we already told him we were a party of seven he could not seat us-even at separate tables. I don't get it. Restaurant was not crowded.

Pat K.

Yelp
Great service, unique flavors, and great ambiance during patio dinner next to calming water fountain.

Shawna W.

Yelp
Excellent service from the time we put our name down to the very last bite of food! It was cold outside, and they had a considerable wait, but the hostess made sure we could sit inside, and we didn't have to wait very long at that! The chicken fried ribeye is delicious! It's the place I always go to for dinner while in Fredericksburg. Definitely check them out while in wine country

Nanette B.

Yelp
Great food, excellent service, good wines, warm atmosphere, and the desserts were amazing: we had the bread pudding and cheesecake. So good! It's a 15 minute drive from town but well worth the extra drive.

Devyn G.

Yelp
Like many other reviewers that have posted here, I can't review the food since our reservations were abruptly cancelled by the incompetent management of this so-called restaurant. Our family has traveled extensively, dined in many fine upscale Italian/steakhouse restaurants in cities like Chicago, New York, Dallas, Boston etc., and we've NEVER experienced such an appalling lack of customer service. Our experience, coupled with many other reviews I've read, demonstrates that the management maintains a hostile and irrational reservations policy. Furthermore, it is clear that the manager is not equipped to oversee a busy and demanding environment. Several weeks before our scheduled trip, we booked two separate reservations for parties of 5 adults each for dinner @ 8:00. The reservations were accepted and confirmed. Much later, both reservations were abruptly cancelled late at night via a hostile text message which accused us of trying to "circumvent" the restaurant's policy of booking parties larger than six. We absolutely did not do this, it was two separate parties wanting two tables at the same approximate time. How is this not an appropriate reservation? We did not receive a phone call or text prior to being cancelled. So basically, no one is allowed to dine at this establishment if they know or are related to any other person in the restaurant at the same time. It's absolutely ludicrous and mind blowing as to how this restaurant stays in business. I suppose the mayor of Fredericksburg can't dine at Cabernet Grill at the same time as the city council, since they probably know one another. As previously stated, I can't speak to the quality of the food, but it seems from reading other reviews it's mediocre at best. I'm glad we didn't waste our time and money. CAVEAT EMPTOR. (Buyer beware.)

Caitlin D.

Yelp
Cabernet Grill used to be our favorite Fredericksburg spot. Our more recent visits have left something to be desired. While we love the service and ambiance (very much rustic hill country), we were disappointed in the food over our last few visits. In our early visits, the food was all very well done and the meal always ended with their Kentucky fried bourbon pecan pie. On our most recent visit, we were let down some by our steaks and crushed to learn the pie has exited the menu. Our waiter told us chef was tired of seeing it, after serving it for so many years! We hope chef will reconsider, as we've spent years recommending Cabernet Grill and the pie to everyone we know! I think we will take a little break from Cabernet Grill and revisit again at some point, hopefully when the pie returns to the menu.

Maddy S.

Yelp
I enjoyed Cabernet Grill for the first few years it was open , but the quality of food and service have notably declined. The last two visits were unremarkable. The only standout was the waiter, who was curt with our table and not friendly.

Julie B.

Yelp
Crispy phyllo wrapped goat cheese Carrot soup oh Fried castlevetrano olives. Yes from Castkevetrano Italy. As our starter. Hubbby had the strip steak and I chose the broiled shrimp. Super yum all around. Just have not had food like this since Europe.

Shelli W.

Yelp
I love this restaurant. Nice ambience and the menu is creative and wonderful. One of our go-to's whenever we're there!

Zacqueline D.

Yelp
This place is excellent but I guess you're not accustomed to see Black people. Not helpful to us at all. My husband is Caucasian and I am African-American. We ended up ordering food online and eating it on the outside patio. I'm surprised that they didn't come and kick us off the patio . Even though we ate outside like in the movie "The Help" the food was excellent!! SERIOUSLY!! AMAZING!!! Hostess and waiter really reluctant to talk to me. The male waiter walked away, so he wouldn't have to answer my questions. Rude Rude Rude

Brian K.

Yelp
There is a sort of Texas tradition, an unofficial searching, a competition across the state, to find and identify the BEST chicken fried steak in existence. This is not just a subjective opinion, but a veritable designation, with bragging rights and presumably more business, as other CFS aficionados stop to see if the hype is true. There is no hype at the Cabernet Grill. They're not even TRYING. In fact, the menu avoids putting it all together. "Lobster Topped Chicken Fried Ribeye" doesn't even make it sound like they're competing for the CFS title, does it? And yet... My wife and I arrived to celebrate our anniversary. The waitress arrived seconds after we were seated and while getting our drink orders, presented us with two shot glassed filled with, not wine or water, but samples of the kitchen's roasted carrot and ancho chili soup. A moment later our eyes widened in gastronomical delight as the incredible depth of flavor burst across our taste buds and threatened to derail my original plans of "Lobster Topped Chicken Fried Ribeye." Seriously. The soup was THAT good. My wife ordered a bowl of it. In addition to her entree. The atmosphere was quiet, peaceful, and reserved, a fitting place to rest from the hubbub of downtown Fredericksburg. My wife enjoyed the Merlot and our appetizer of phyllo dough encased goat cheese arrived. Once more the finely balanced flavors struck us almost speechless and my only complaint was that the thin crustini wasn't sufficiently sturdy to support the amount of cheese I wished to have. Okay... maybe MORE crustini would have been good too. Then my Chicken Fried Steak arrived. From Bubba's to Babe's, to Fred's and Miller's, I've sampled CFS across the state. Never have I had such an amazing CFS. With perfectly tender lobster in a green hatch chili cream sauce, the perfectly seasoned breading almost brought tears to my eyes. I'd never had anything like that before... but don't worry. I will again. Dessert was the Friggin Chocolate Yum, a warm, gooey, brownie like concoction served with real vanilla bean ice cream. In the end, I wanted... more CFS. But hey, don't take my word for it. Go. Try the Lobster Topped Chicken Fried Ribeye. Tell me I'm wrong. I'm betting you won't.

Inspired Imperfections M.

Yelp
the lodge cabin surrounding ambience the unique vintage decor of antiquities, good wine but dry steak don't order the gritty tasting strip steak or the chicken fried ribeye it's horrible. The servers are mostly Hispanic and Mexican origins and I had particularly felt the disingenuous hospitality from management. My experience beyond the service, If I was Caucasian would've been pleasant but Horrible prejudices exist in the management. They are horrible handling a $39 meal that I felt was a bad steak horrible mashed potatoes that were overcooked Unbelievable! They picked up our plates without even asking and charged us for 50% but that was not even close enough being reasonable. Manager picked up our plates straight out of the table not giving us a chance to know what he was going to do. Later we learn that he gave us 50% off the $39 steak we ate a piece off and he took the entire steak away! He could've charged for what we did eat the grits salad and my glass of wine. Instead he decided to fight it out in the lobby being sarcastic and obnoxious with us! Horrible prejudice and unfortunate that the owners don't have better staff in charge!!!!!

Don J.

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Popular, splurgy place for dinner and drinks. Reservations are a must if you want to sit in the dining room, but tables on the patio and porch are first come, first serve. We had no reservation and ended up on the porch, where you can hear but not see the water features (including a koi pond). Good cocktail menu includes the Texas Martini, a vodka-based drink with a jalapeño and olive garnish. Extensive list of Texas wines by the bottle and glass. My favorite dish was the pumpkin carrot soup with ancho chile spice - deliciously warm and toasty on a cool fall night. Be careful ordering the fried olives with fondue dip - they're almost too rich for an appetizer. The "family size" butter beans were tasty, but portion was hardly big enough for two. The flounder, crispy on the edges and topped with crab, is best enjoyed with a side of grits. The filet, ordered medium, was deep red when we cut into it, but our server quickly fixed it. Good meal overall.

Andrew S.

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Reviews seemed good, we had a. Opening and went over somewhat late in the evening. Stunningly surprised - excellent venue a small ways out of town. Seating service was full but the porch was open and we ate there. The koi pond and great service made the experience extra ordinary. Food and wine service was top notch. Experience for a late choice was both lucky and awesome rolled into one. Suggest getting a head of the reservation/seating - luck may not be the best approach - that said be fearless and see if you can get in. You will enjoy it.

Zech R.

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When you tell people you stop serving people at 8:30, make sure they're aware that if you show up at 8:10 and people are waiting that you won't be accepted. Also, if you're in management don't give the hostess a crazy look when she asks if customers can be accommodated.

Chris S.

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Do not give these people one cent of your hard earned money! Avoid this place! Horrible customer service, the manager, James Welliver is a Joke! We arrived 15 minutes before our 7:30pm reservation. We stated when we made the reservation that we have 6 adults and 2 children. It was confirmed by the management that it would not be a problem. Upon arrival, the manager took a hard stance and stated the he will not seat us. Hearing this behavior other patrons who observed were beyond upset, offered extra seats at their table for our kids (obviously we would never allow that) and the manager insisted NO that is not acceptable. We even offered to separate our group as the restaurant was not busy at all. Once again the idea was rejected. It was obvious that they did not want kids in their establishment. The other patrons who observed all of this were so appalled that they themselves decided to go eat elsewhere. While all this was happening, another lady who was using a walker to get around because she was disabled who also had her small service dog with all the proper documentation was denied a seat because the manager said that "I do not believe you are disabled, and I do not believe that is your service dog" eventually we all left and a member from our party called the police to report an ADA violation and discriminatory action against the lady using the walker. The police arrived and basically stated that it was the manager's choice. We left and took our dinner plans to Bella Sera. An Italian restaurant which I Highly recommend.

Dana R.

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I wish we took photos of the food but we were super starving and we're already a glass of Caymus in. We had the schnitzel and the tri tip. Both were excellent and there was no leftovers. The place is super cute. They had this cute wall of horseshoes that all were uniquely embroidered (wrapped?). Very nice server at the bar and at the table. We were attended to and checked on often. I wish it was warmer because the patio is cute but even the fire pits weren't going to do the job on that super chilly night. Parking lot in back.

Lilly S.

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Steak not good quality, tasted like cafeteria rib eye at prime steakhouse price; hostess gave us the evil eye because mom went to ladies room and they could not seat us until party ready; house salad awful , smothered in ranch and wrong type of greens (spring mix) for that dressing, so it was all soft. You can't taste a wine before ordering a glass, they charge you for a formal tasting. Biscuits felt apart when you grabbed them. Will not come back.

Lisa K.

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Wonderful Birthday Dinner with my Husband John. Service and Food was Outstanding. Darren is amazing.