Chess Club Steakhouse

The service is fabulous and the food is great. Cocktails are delicious and the prices are very…read morereasonable.

We stopped here tonight because the other places we wanted to go were closed for a private party…read more This place is always ok. Not the best, but good enough. Tonight the music was so loud my Apple Watch kept going off due to the loud music. The employee at the cash register could not hear our order. Everyone was sitting outside because the music was so loud. Is there no manager to give the band feedback? Your employees will suffer ear damage. Potato poblano soup was overcooked, burger was nothing special, spinach pear salad should have the bug eaten pieces of spinach and stems removed. This place can do better.

Seating

Moss Cliff Sandwich

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Regular margarita and lavender margarita

The Bistro at Blanco River

4.7(67 reviews)

0.5 mi

Outstanding! The food, service, and atmosphere are all top notch. What a hidden treasure in…read moreBlanco. Standouts were the fried cheese curd appetizer and homemade Rueben Pastrami sandwich. The sandwich is stacked high and the flavor is spot on. Service was excellent!

Blanco has some wonderful dining options! Seated out on the porch overlooking the river at the…read moregolden hour is a must! Our young waitress was attentive and the food was great! I ordered the chicken piccata and the portion was enough for me to have lunch leftovers the next day. The spinach artichoke dip appetizer was delicious. They can run out of some menu items (we got the last artichoke dip of the day), so have some patience and flexibility when ordering. I do wish the tables for 2 were slightly bigger, since it can get pretty cramped with drinks, apps, and entrees, and all the utensil caddy & condiments, but we made it work.

Dining room

Ultimate Club

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Uptown Blanco Restaurant

4.3(147 reviews)

Hubby and I came here for Thursday lunch. We were immediately greeting by the super friendly…read morehostess and seated immediately. Everyone was very friendly and well, we got drinks quickly. There was a very large party in the restaurant and a few other couples. We ordered the pick two option with hubby getting a 1/2 Caesar salad and 1/2 club sandwich, I got half cup of French onion soup and 1/2 chicken salad on a croissant. Even though it seemed simple enough we waited right at an hour for the food, assuming due to the large party I think the chef brought our food out himself and apologized for the wait. I thought that was nice. Hubby said his sandwich was okay, it was very messy with avocado on it and the salad was good. My chicken salad croissant was absolutely delicious. The croissant was perfectly buttered and toasted enough that it held together well and was flaky and not over done. The chicken salad was the best I've had in a long time! The French onion soup was nice and light and simple. Perfect for an afternoon lunch.

My favorite dish at Uptown Blanco is the Pescado a la Plancha. It's one of the best seafood dishes…read moreI've ever had anywhere. It's light, healthy, and above all absolutely delicious. For me, the trifecta of culinary greatness is achieved when a dish is delicious, healthy, and set at a reasonable price, and Uptown certainly excels at this. Highly recommend: 11 out of 10.

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The Coffia Shop

4.0(2 reviews)

1.1 mi

Stopped by for a refill, coffee, cream & sugar, staff was very helpful and friendly, my coffee was…read moreok ( not good/ not bad) I think I could have made it better if I wasn't in a drive through and added some extra sugar and cream

drive-thru coffee trailer just off the highway behind the Lutheran Church with smoothies, salads…read moreand soup

Old 300 BBQ

4.4(526 reviews)

Had a great experience at this restaurant, they have a burger Tuesday day, and the beef ribs were…read moredelicious. Ladd was very friendly and kind, even though he was struggling at the register tallying up our order, he even offered to give us a tour of the back of the restaurant. The place is clean and the environment is perfect to spend a family meal.

TLDR: Was visiting my daughter, we decided to do a little road trip to some hill cntry towns. I…read morethought we would do a bbq sandwich tour/comparison. I'd earmarked Old 300 as the place in Blanco, to go up against the others. We arrived on a Monday about 1:20p. After lunch hour, and the place was packed. (that's an indicator right there. One of the slowest days for restaurants during the week, and not at peak meal time.) The line went quick. They have what's listed as a "BBQ Sandwich" - it's a blend of chopped brisket and chopped pulled pork (not in long, stringy strands) together. We were going to hit other towns & sandwiches, so for the two of us we just ordered one sandwich and a side of potato salad. We got it to-go. Sat at an empty table. Got ourselves fixins - some doctored up onions (sliced, seems like they sauté them a little in butter and then top w fresh cracked black pepper), pickles, and both their Sweet and their Spicy sauces. They brought it out quickly, less than 5 min. We opted to just eat it there instead of take it to the next town. We topped with pickles, onions, and the Sweet sauce. Oh my freakin' sweet Lord! In this small Texas town with an unassuming spot a block and a half off the main road going through town, easily one of the top 5 bbq sandwiches of all time - no joke! To break it down, we tasted all items individually. The onions are delectable - softened from the sauté, good moisture from the butter, delicious. The Sweet sauce is crazy good. A fantastic balance of sweet, tang, & slight bite. I've never said this before but it's true - told my daughter, "I could just sit here and dip these pickles in this sauce for the next 30 minutes and be completely satisfied." The sauce, yes, is that good. Daughter is not a heat/spice lover, but she did try the Spicy sauce and we both thought it was definitely tame as far as heat goes. We both thought the Spicy sauce was okay. The Sweet sauce, though, stellar! We were overwhelmed by how good it all was. When we got to the car, I said, "All the ingredients together was like a symphony." Next time I visit her, am absolutely gonna suggest another drive out to Blanco specifically, to try some other items on the menu. But I can say this, for the BBQ Sandwich, pickles, doctored onions, and Sweet sauce alone, Old 300 is worth a generous drive and you will 100 percent be happy as a lark. Thanks for fantastic meal, Old 300. Will most definitely be back.

Wagyu brisket and sausage

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Eating area

Blanco River Pizza Co

3.5(167 reviews)

Great place to dine right on the courthouse square Pizza is…read moreawesome garlic rolls are wonderful Everything we have had there is delicious

Service was bad. We waited about 30 minutes before our order was taken. We would have left but the…read moreguy said he would be right with us. Ambiance was ok but not spectacular. Food ordered was Caprese, Baked Ziti. The caprese salad was something else. It contained string mozzarella that was chopped up. And had shaved parmesan. It was pretty bad. The baked ziti was plentiful. And the taste was so, so.

Beer Menu 8/2025

Garlic Knot - single,, there are more but the kids grabbed most them before I could get my phone out to take a pic!

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Entrance

Hacienda El Charro

3.9(98 reviews)

0.7 mi

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This restaurant has met my expectations. As a Mexican female I tend to be a little critical. This…read moreis a 2nd time visiting this restaurant and by far has exceeded my expectations I will continue to visit this establishment, but I also want you to visit. I challenge triple D to make his way around Burnet Texas. I do not want to exclude the staff. The staff was amazing.

Next to the Valero in Blanco. People were leaving as we got there around 10am. Friendly when we…read morewalked in, bathroom was clean, server was friendly & attentive for the most part. To me the food was very good. If the server would've come back after we were finished I would've ordered another taco & told him that checking out. But maybe I'm glad he didn't :). Seemed he was the only waiter at the time. I'd definitely go back for breakfast or lunch.

Terrance

Mojarra

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Rio Blanco Cafe

4.7(74 reviews)

1.3 mi

What a serene place to enjoy breakfast with a view of the Blanco River in between the cabins that…read moredot along the river! My husband had the chilaquiles and had a simple bean & cheese taco! We'll look forward to this stop on our way to Austin more often! Better yet, we'll come back for a stay at the Tillman Resort next door. Very welcoming owner & staff too!

We came to stay at the rv site here & we came two days back to back because the staff is really…read morenice. With the short staff they have they service you really fast and well. We tried their breakfast tacos, chocolate chip pancakes, omelets and chilaquiles. It feels cozy and like home here & would come back again .

Interior

Quiche and salad

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Coffee bar

The 419 Authentic Italian Gelato and imports

4.5(38 reviews)

It's a cute place on the inside amd really cozy…read more However, it takes forever to get your food. Expect to wait a least 30-40 minutes after ordering. Their kitchen is basically a home kitchen and most entrees are made pretty much synchronously meaning most will come out a different times. While the food is excellent, waiting 45 minutes plus is pretty tough. Friendly staff. The great - vibe and food The staff - the wait

When it's hot outside, it's time for ice cream! The 419 is just great! They specialize in coffee,…read moregelato, and crepes. Take your pick. There are plenty of comfortable chairs and couches to relax on. Relaxing music in the background. Gelato is creamier and smoother than ice cream. I tried a goat milk and pecan concoction and it was fantastic! And Glenda finished before I did! So good! When you're ready to relax for a few minutes, The 419 is the place!

Inside

Omelette w home fries

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Coffee gelato and cafe latte

Wranglers Prime Rib Barn

4.5(47 reviews)

24.8 mi

My family of 4 was able to walk right in at 5 and be seated. It did get crowded later but host was…read morefriendly and engaging as he sat us. I picked this place because they had a kid's menu and sure enough my kids loved the food. My ordered the grilled bread and butter flight appetizer and it was amazing. I could have eaten my weight in that bread. My husband and I split the prime rib and everything we ate was amazing. I have to say the baked potato was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. As far as ambiance and environment the place is beautiful. The whole restaurant is very clean including bathrooms and staff was very engaging. It was our waitress' first night on the floor and she did great.

Wranglers is behind their wine shop. Large parking area- walk to the back to enter the restaurant…read more Great view of their vineyard and huge covered patio. The rib eye is what we came for and it was delicious - accompanied by a large baked potato. Large portion steak also very friendly staff. When in Fredericksburg make it to Wranglers!

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Gail B.

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2 years ago

Emily and Steve did the unimaginable: they converted their successful breakfast and lunch place into a fine dining steakhouse. It is fabulous! The decor is lovely, the ambience enjoyable, the staff is friendly and the food is outstanding! Can't wait to go back! read more

Mike B.

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1 year ago

These guys are the best - food was outstanding. Filet and the sea bass were perfect. The serve was fast and friendly and the way they remodeled this cute house was beautifully done. read more

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