We made reservations for Kat's birthday, which already put us ahead of the crowd and, as it turned…read moreout, in good hands. We were seated promptly, no awkward hovering, and our waitress showed up friendly, sharp, and knowing her way around the menu--which is a quality that ought to be listed right next to "clean silverware." We started with the crab and corn chowder, and let me say this right now: the crab was not there for decoration. It announced itself. Big flavor, no apologies, the way crab chowder ought to be. Second round was the smoked salmon salad. Perfect. The salmon was excellent, but that tarragon caper dressing had a way of making you slow down and think about life choices. I would put that dressing on just about anything that didn't move fast enough. For the main event, I chose the scallops, and I am prepared to testify they were as good as any I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, sitting pretty with an aioli that knew its job and did it well. My wife ordered the beef medallions, and I'll admit this with humility: looking back, I may have chosen wrong. Those medallions were expertly prepared and packed with flavor, the kind that makes you reconsider your own plate. We finished with cheesecake and berries. The cheesecake did its part. The berries... well, not every inning is a home run. Fortunately, the wine stepped in like a good relief pitcher and made everything right again. Through it all, the service never slipped. We were treated the way folks ought to be treated when they go out to celebrate something that matters. And that, in my book, counts just as much as what's on the plate. Sorry for the lack of pictures the food and wine kept my attention

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.

Great selection of wine from all over the world…read more They are super helpful. Rita is very nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this little gem in Fredericksburg!

My wife and I were at City Vino at 11am 09/12/25, when they are supposed to be open. After waiting…read moreapproximately 10 minutes a young man open the store. We found the item that we wanted and were ready to check out, but the same young man was filling an order in the back and cussing about politics while the customer waited. He finally walked by us saying, "I'll be right with you, I'm taking my time today cuz I'm so pissed off." (He said a much worse profanity.) My wife and I walked out without the wine and won't be back.

Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a great place to sit for a drink and a meal!!…read more The food is exceptional, haven't had anything I didn't like off their menu. The wings are fabulous any sauce you choose will be great. The setting is awesome with some 80's music I. The background and live music on Thursday, tonight was Ramona Ramirez (she was fabulous). The bar tenders and servers are always friendly and provide excellent service. Tonight my bartenders were Annie and Bella, two of the best in Old Town Fredericksburg! If you are in the Fredericksburg area, I highly recommend you swing in and give them a try!!

This is a great place for a private event. I was in town for my fiancé's great aunt's internment…read moreand the family booked a private room in Rebellion for lunch afterwards. Free street parking nearby was easy to find. If you have a private event, you go to the back of the restaurant at the right and down some stairs. The private event room felt very bachelor den-like in a good way. There were leather seats surrounding the room and a tiny bar with a bartender to make us drinks. We were able to order whatever drink we wanted on the menu. For food, they brought trays out buffet style. We tried a variety of things. The star of the show was the Brussels sprouts. They were cooked to perfection and had a great sweet sauce. I enjoyed the salad too. They also brought out wings, mini burgers, mini fried chicken sandwiches, and tuna. Some were overcooked, but the flavor was nice. The seating was a bit awkward for a group our size in the private room, but we made it work. It was nice how casual it was.

I love this place. It's got gorgeous views from the inside dining area and outdoor patio and feels…read moretucked away from the rest of downtown, even though it's one street away from all the hustle and bustle. Service: Always exceptional. I can't believe I haven't left a review before! We always come here for big occasions because there is so much choice and we love tapas style lunch/dinner: 10/10 Food: What isn't good here!? We always get the charcuterie board, the white pizza, the paella, and other small plates:10/10. Drinks: I've tried quite a few of their cocktails and have to admit the only thing I didn't love was the Bloody Mary but that is down to personal preference. Everyone makes theirs a little different and that's okay. Regardless: 10/10. Overall, a solid 5 stars for Tapa Rio. I'll keep coming back here for sure!

Came to restaurant on a date because the musicians, Paper Hearts were performing. The music was…read moreenjoyable. Our waitress came to the table right away, was pleasant, took our order. We started with the charcuterie board which was nice in presentation, portion and taste. Within less than a minute, she returned with our meals. We did not have time to enjoy the charcuterie board so it became take home. Our dinner orders were seafood paella and chicken parmigiana. While both meals were flavorful, the paella had 2 mussels, 2 medium shrimp, 2 medium scallops on top of saffron rice. The chicken parmigiana was a small portion of pasta with a few tiny bits of chicken. Overall the cost of the meals were overpriced for what you got. Since there are so many great restaurants in downtown Fredericksburg, we won't be returning here.

We arrived early at the restaurant at 11:45 a.m. due to the busy Mother's Day holiday. We were told…read moreto wait in the seating area or at the bar until our 12:15 p.m. reservation. At 12:25 p.m., the hostess informed us they were catching up on tables but that we would be seated soon. At 12:30 p.m., we were finally seated. Our waitress did not greet us warmly, make eye contact, introduce herself, or provide any information about the restaurant or menu. At 12:45 p.m., we ordered our food and drinks, and at 12:50 p.m., our drinks arrived. Around 1:30 p.m., we realized our food still had not come out, while other tables being served by our waitress were receiving prompt and friendly service. Our waitress passed our table four times without stopping to provide an update on our food or apologize for the extensive wait time. We were finally able to get her attention and politely asked about the status of our order. Without an apology or acknowledgment of our experience, she responded that she would tell the chefs to "rush" our order. We never asked for our food to be rushed -- we simply wanted an update because we had already been waiting far longer than expected. When our food was eventually brought out by another staff member, it was cold after nearly two hours of waiting. At that point, my husband asked to speak with the manager because not only was the wait time unacceptable, but the food was also cold. The manager eventually came to our table, apologized for the delay, and offered to discount the meal. My husband thanked him for the apology, but by that point, we decided the experience was not worth salvaging. We told the manager we did not want the cold food or watered-down drinks. Not only was our Mother's Day celebration ruined, but the lack of accountability from the staff and the poor customer service made the entire experience extremely disappointing. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

I've been here several times for work events that I've hosted for my company. They have a large…read moreroom that will hold at least 20 people. The service we had tonight is the best I've experienced so far. Will is amazing. Very attentive, polite, genuine and worked with urgency. The food for me is about a 3.5 stars but the service from Will was 5 stars. I will say the best thing I had was the she crab soup.

Don't be fooled by the location. You have to go in and try it…read more Hal gave us a great wine tasting and each couple left with a very nice bottle of wine.

A close friend and I met in the middle in Fredericksburg to celebrate her birthday and wanted to…read moretry a local winery - when we found Bacchus online, we expected it to be like in a vineyard as we were used to, so we were surprised to find the entrance in a suburban strip mall type location. But don't be fooled! We had an amazing experience and definitely recommend Bacchus. The owner was very kind and introduced us to the winery, showing us around and explaining how they do things. We opted for a tasting of both the red and white wines (complimentary!) and sat in a high top table at the tasting area adjacent to the shop. The owner explained each wine's name and flavor when he brought the trays over. We had so much fun! Each one was delicious and we had a great time tasting & talking.

First the good: the food is great. We have eaten there twice and both times the food was superb…read more But now the bad: the service was horrible. We were there for at least 15 minutes before a waiter appeared to take our order. But it went downhill from there. We were there for an hour and fifteen minutes before we received our lunches. The waiter did not alert us there was a problem, and when I complained, for the second time, about the delay, he said, "Well the food is a little slow coming out of the kitchen." That was after we had been there for over an hour, and, as I said, I complained for the second time. No matter how good the food is, and it is, it is totally unacceptable to have to wait an hour and a quarter for food. and the restaurant was not even crowded.

How do you define a solid meal? Excellent food, outstanding service, and decadent cocktails…read more So we went to happy hour at Petite Auberge. It may not have been their official happy hour, but it was ours--and if you know us, you know we love happy hour. We had a fantastic time. The service could not have been more attentive. Every bite had just the right amount of flavor and spice, and the cocktails were absolutely spot on. We shared three appetizers and couldn't have been more pleased. The octopus was fantastic, the truffle fries are something I'll be craving for a long time, and the charcuterie board topped everything off perfectly. If you get the chance, make a reservation and go. We left grinning from ear to ear after a great meal, great drinks, and a great evening.

Having drinks here is an experience. The staff is out of this world friendly and professional. They…read moremake an effort to learn your name and have fun conversations with you. They even offered to change the music because we had a child with us and there was profanity in the mix they had on (we declined, as we love 90s R&B). I did not expect to be wowed by a wine bar in a strip mall next to a Hooters, and yet I had a wonderful time. You can do a wine flight or a wine tasting, both of which are very reasonably priced. And - they make blue wine. That's right, blue wine. The catch phrase is wine with a vibe and that captures the experience perfectly.

This is a great spot! Just be forewarned that it is in a strip mall. Their wines are really good!…read moreYou get to select the wines you wish to have in your flight from their tasting list! The staff here is very friendly and on top of it!