Really relaxing time with my husband who has been out of town for two consecutive weeks. We didn't…read morewant to eat a full meal but a drink and appetizer was perfect. We ordered the Brie cheese with caramelized onion (delicious!) and warm olives. Perfect amount of food. My husband got an old fashioned and I tried a Bordeaux that was fantastic. Took a picture of the list so I can purchase a bottle Soon.

There were six of us looking for a fun night out and decided on The Wine Whisperer since it had…read moregreat reviews, had been on my list to try, and none of us had been before. What a great decision! When you walk in, you immediately notice that all of the wines are beautifully displayed -- it doubles as a wine shop, which gives it such a warm and welcoming vibe. It feels cozy but elevated at the same time. They don't offer flights for groups larger than five, but we were able to order one dealer's choice flight based on our preferred flavor profiles. From there, we could select a bottle inspired by the flight. A few of us gravitated toward reds. Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable -- we told her the flavor profiles we liked, and she brought out three reds to try. The Wade & Wayfarer Pinot Noir was our favorite (so good!), though a bit pricier. We also tried the Alkoorai Cab/Merlot blend, which ended up being our least favorite. Ultimately, we chose the Denner Nightshade GSM -- excellent pick. Bonus tip: if you purchase a bottle $50 or more, there's no corkage fee; under $50, there is. Our waitress also mentioned that South American Merlots are the best Merlots as we all mentioned Merlot tends to be more dry. A few in our group ordered the Masterpiece Theatre cocktail on our waitress's recommendation -- she did not steer us wrong! Food-wise, everything was a hit. Our friends ordered the Cacio e Pepe burrata, pickled shrimp, Caesar salad, mushroom and leek flatbread, and the Brie and pear flatbread (both flatbreads were huge!). They loved every dish. My husband and I shared the bread with olive oil (simple and delicious), the charred octopus (tender with amazing flavor), gnocchi Bolognese, and lamb chops. Everything was fantastic -- the only small note was that the lamb could've been a bit more rare -- but still very flavorful. By the end of the night, all six of us agreed we'd absolutely be back. We're even looking into their wine club -- $60/month for two bottles (pickup required at the shop), which honestly sounds like a great deal. Apparently, they change up their wine flights weekly, which makes it even more fun and gives us a reason to return. Such a great experience all around -- can't wait to go back and try more wines!

If I lived here this would be my second home!!! Tons of wine, food with tons of flavor and tons of…read morecharm! A must do for date night! Don't sleep on the seafood dip!!! Nor the truffles!!!

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night with three friends and we had a wonderful time. It's…read moreintimate and cozy inside and I loved the decor and vibe of the place. Our server was wonderful and very knowledgable about the wine. I loved that we had a mini tasting when he told us about the open bottles. We all ended up picking a different glass! For our meal, we shared the following: - Bread service -- honestly, SO delicious - Tartare -- very unique flavors, kind of like a tabouleh - Cabbage Ceasar salad -- an interesting take on a classic salad, very fresh and crunchy - Aleppo egg -- a take on Turkish eggs, it wasn't super great to share but was very good - The cacio de pepe pasta -- the most underwhelming dish of the night, not bad but nothing special - The steak -- my friend who doesn't like cheese had this and shared a few bites and it was very tender and flavorful We opted out of dessert but the dark chocolate tahini truffles sounded like they would be so good!

This is an offshoot of Curio Wine Bar, and some friends and I had dinner there last night. I have…read moreto say, the experience was fantastic. We started with the bread assortment, which included flatbreads, rolls, dipping sauces, and butter. We also tried the fried artichoke leaves--they were perfectly crisp, tender, and delicious. For my entrée, I had the branzino with crispy skin, and it was cooked to perfection. The combination of lemon, herbs, and capers worked beautifully, and the fish practically melted in your mouth. They just opened and are still working out a few of the inevitable kinks that come with a new restaurant, but when it comes to the food, they absolutely hit the bullseye. Definitely worth checking out.

4/17/2026 What a…read moregreat find! The Curio Staff was welcoming and friendly, from the gentleman serving as a "doorman" of sorts to the counter staff. I had just come from a hair appointment down the street and on my way back to my car, I noticed Sangria advertised on the mini sandwich board outside. I'm a HUGE fan of a glass of fruity Sangria on a hot day! The fact that it was Happy Hour with $5 glasses made it even easier to draw me inside!! When I explained this was my first visit, they explained the Curio concept, the various areas for sitting, sipping and gathering as well as the Curio Card process. They even had a small but really intriguing menu of various snacks, from charcuterie to flatbread and even dessert. The menu changes a couple times a month, making me want to plan more visits! The staff offered me sips of each so I could decide on a Sangria flavor. Despite not being a Moscato fan, I chose the Moscato Mule Sangria. It was light, refreshing and had the Moscow Mule flavors with the added sweetness of Moscato wine. I wandered into the cellar to explore more wine offerings and wound up running into fellow educators and their friends I had never met. We chatted like we were catching up and laughed about shared birthdays and teaching!! They invited me to hang with them, but I had to get home for Dog Mom Duty. We exchanged numbers so we could plan another "run-in" downtown SOON! If you haven't visited Curio, I HIGHLY recommend it. Bring a friend, or plan on making a few. Next time, I'll be ordering food with my wine and lingering much longer! Thanks for a great end to my week. See y'all soon! Cheers!

Cool little place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. She…read moregave great wine and cheese recommendations. We really enjoyed the brie and goat cheeses we had. I had a tasty beer that hit the spot. We also tasted several of the wines they offer. Yum! I highly recommend checking this place out. It is fun and unique.

I adore Truckle Cheesemongers. Their location in the Museum District is so inviting and bright…read more It's a great spot for special events like cheese yoga or to simply catch up with a friend over cheese and wine. Their orange wine is great! I don't think I've tried a "bad" cheese (don't even think that's a thing?) there yet. And the folks working are always friendly and welcoming. Really reasonable pricing for their offerings too!

Attentive service, great location. This review needs 84+ characters apparently, so I'll keep…read morespewing whatever.

This was a very nice place for dinner. Six of us went... and since it is a little pricey, we all…read morecouldn't go together often. However, it was a very nice meal. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is very bright and modern. The service was also excellent. They have a nice wine and cocktail selection to try as well. We ordered a mix of pizza, crab cakes and a sausage pasta dish. The sausage pasta dish got spicier the closer you got to the bottom of the bowl! Very nice place and definitely worth giving a try.

I love this spot, believe it or not it has one of my favorite burgers of all time! It's wagu beef,…read morethe edges are crispy, & the fries are made in house. It's a little more than I'd normally pay for a burger but I would gladly pay it for this one. I've gone in twice & gotten it both times. While I'm mainly gushing about the burger, all the food I have had there is good. Last time I went with my partner, & they were really impressed by the wings. We got three courses & couldn't finish dessert because everything was just so satisfying. 10/10 I WILL be back!

We just grabbed a drink so we weren't here long, but I really liked the vibe! The staff were super…read morekind and knowledgeable about the menu. I had a Chambord Royale - it was lovely! A great mix of the flavors and oh so pretty, especially with the sparkling wine!! They have bar seating as well as tables.

Jardin is a great spot for wine and a patio hang in The Fan. I've been several times over the years…read moreand enjoy trying new-to-me wines on each visit. Most recently, I visited on Sunday as part of a group of eight while the World Cup final was on. They had a TV playing it with sound, so that was nice. They also had a Lambrusco and hot dogs event going on. I bought a ticket as a walk-in and had a delightful pork dog and a guided tasting. At $25, it was a great value! I'll definitely seek out similar events in the future. It's great that they were able to expand their space recently too, and they've even added coffee until 3 pm.

Jardin is a pretty great spot for a casual wine outing. Not really a place you'd go for a full meal…read moreif you're starving , though they do have some sandwiches and light bites but again if you're really hungry, you might want to eat beforehand. The atmosphere is where this place really shines to me: cozy, chill, and super inviting. It's a great spot to unwind with friends in the evening to chat and catch up. They have a solid charcuterie selection and a nice variety of wines that I can truly appreciate. If you're looking for a relaxed, intimate spot to catch up with friends over a glass Jardin is absolutely worth checking out.

I stopped in with my mom and boyfriend after a quick wine tasting at Dinner Party across the…read morestreet. It seemed like the next obvious move. Plus I had heard great things about their Neapolitan pizza, so I was hyped to try it. Sooo bad news. The pizzas apparently weren't selling well enough, so they no longer offer them, nor will they be bringing them back in the future. They do have empanadas instead, though, which were quite tasty. I liked the margherita and the spinach ricotta. We also ordered a charcuterie plate after our server suggested it instead of the olives. Sadly it only had four olives on the plate, so we rationed. I wasn't a super huge fan of the plate, as it was heavy on crackers. I would've liked to see more variety for the price, including perhaps some fresh bread and more pickles. My boyfriend and my mom split crab fritters, and they really loved those. Between us, we purchased two wine flights and my mom had a moscato. They were out of many options, so perhaps they were in between inventory. The wines they did have were all great. I'd say overall our visit was nice. It wasn't groundbreaking by any means, and I'd be more likely to go to some of the other wine shops in the area first before returning -- but I do see a lot of potential here.

Fell in love with this spot. They have $1 wings on Wednesdays and the flavors are so unique and out…read moreof this world. I forgot to take a pic bc they were so good. The ambiance is real cute and on Wednesdays you can get an $18 wine flight. I will definitely be returning. The outside seating is also really nice.

Elegant restaurant and a delicious meal from start to finish. Husband and I celebrated my birthday…read moreand it was delightful. I seriously did not expect a restaurant in Fredericksburg to meet our expectations. Service was spot on as well. The beef medallions were tender and cooked perfectly medium. The shrimp were unexceptional next to the medallions. The cauliflower and other veggies with a hint of basil were lovely. The scallops were tender and fresh --so rare these days that we rarely order them. We chose a bottle of wine instead of wine pairings and our server helped us navigate the extensive wine list. The Beaumes de Venise red was a great choice because we are not so fond of white wine. The pot de chocolat and creme brulee were a perfect ending to an outstanding meal.

Every dish blew me away! Absolutely delicious. Our first time visiting and now they can count us…read moreas regulars! Waiter was GREaT!! And every piece of food was delicious and memorable!!

We were patrons foryears before new ownership. A while back, we had some time to kill one afternoon…read more'around 4:00' and decided to slip in there for a quick drink and check out the new ownership vibe. They wanted to charge us $30 to enter. We said no thanks we are not here for the band (that starts at 7:00, 3 hours later) and advised we'll just come back another time. As we were leaving, the manger, we assume, walked up to hostess and loudly stated in front of everyone "did they think they were just gonna walk in here for a glass of wine and listen to free music tonight". We have never been back. Management at the owners other place in town seem to share that same personality. Inedible food "you ordered it, you're gonna have to pay for it".

SO not good. I joined friends and family one Saturday night to eat, drink, and enjoy a band at…read moreHuddle Up. The worst was the food. I'll keep it brief - I've never seen a table of twelve people unable to finish an order of cheese sticks (Fail). Worse than that were the jalapeno poppers where only one was eaten and the left rest to waste. How do you mess either of these up? I have no idea. The cheese sticks were almost gritty to taste and had a texture I hadn't seen in a cheese stick before. The jalapenos inside the poppers were either old or sour because they tasted like they had been pickled (another first for me) and nobody cared to try another one after that. (Fail) There were two burgers on the menu, a cheese burger and a mushroom & swiss - I went with the mushroom and swiss. About twenty minutes later parts of our food order arrived and I got a dry burger with a sad slice of tomato and a few pieces of weak lettuce scatted on top. That's it. (Fail) None of us at the table spent any time complaining about anything but across the twelve of us we left the table with half-eaten wraps, sadly eaten sandwiches, and none of the appetizers finished. Overall the owner should have refunded everyone's food and given a sincere apology to everyone for the food. Service was sparse at best. The place could have benefited from twice the wait staff as they had squeezed as many long tables into the place as they could. It seemed there was probably two waitresses and two people in the kitchen despite having planned a packed house. The band was great and despite the power going out two or three times totally enjoyed their music and dancing. This was the single good part about the night. Mentionable: We waited outside about 10 minutes (no big deal) to get checked in and get wristbands for the night but unfortunately spent that whole time breathing in and getting covered in the smell of the smokers in the sidewalk smoking section about ten feet from the door.