We have dined at Jack' s Chophouse many times and it has always been a wonderful experience. We…read morelove the attention to detail in the decor, food, ambiance, and even our name on the table. The service is A+. Jack's Chophouse has a comfortable Hill Country feel blended with an upscale dining flair. The cocktails are yummy and a wide variety of meal choices which you can never go wrong. Try Jack's Chophouse and I know you will return and return. Amazing. 5 stars

Had an excellent time was here for my best friend's birthday party. The food was amazing. The…read moreatmosphere is amazing. We had Bryan as our waiter. He was on top of everything. Definitely recommend coming here and having Brian as your server.

I could just cut and paste Steve W and Jim N's reviews, as I agree Cabernet is a strong 5-star…read moreexperience. We were seated upstairs, which I highly recommend as it is a cozy room and is noticeably quieter than the large downstairs area. This is a Texas-themed restaurant with an expansive Texas wine and beer list. We began our night with two perfect Martinis and their Comp carrot soup. Our App, the pepper jack Lobster boudin balls, was unique and delicious. Plus one ordered the Filet, and it was cooked perfectly with a nice char and a medium red center. I went full throttle Texan with the chicken-fried ribeye. I'm not a chicken-fried guy, but man, was this delicious. The breading was lite and the steak was oh so tender. Our Ron Yates Cab was a perfect complement to our entrees. Service throughout our meal was very attentive, and the atmosphere made for a wonderful evening. If you are seeking a true upscale hill country dining experince then Cabernet is an excellent choice. Tip: Make reservations, especially on the weekends.

Cabernet Grill is a tough one for me. This place has so much potential but simply does not live up…read moreto the hype. I am not a local and it took me 3 visits before I had an opportunity to dine in their restaurant. I have been to my fair share of fine dining establishments but Cabernet Grill operates with an attitude as if they are above and beyond anyone and everyone. They think they're the best and you'll be hard pressed to convince them otherwise. I have family that have dined in Cabernet Grill with friends and their experience was mixed. When a server pours wine, spills it on your shirt and doesn't offer as much as an apology you know you're in for a bumpy ride. My first attempt was denied because we were 30min late to our reservation due to unforeseen circumstances and were turned away immediately. My second attempt was denied because I had my small dog with me at Beckers Vineyards and went straight to our reservation at Cabernet Grill and were told absolutely no dogs allowed. Bear in mind they have an extensive patio area with tons of space that would certainly accommodate a certified emotional support animal. We were told absolutely not. I told my family to stay while I took my dog back to the hotel and the host said all parties must be present during the reservation time. If I were to leave our reservation would be pulled and we would not be allowed to dine in the restaurant. So we left. Fast forward my 3rd attempt and we finally were offered access after complying with all their rules and regulations. At this point one would assume if a restaurant exudes this much attitude from the get-go then surely the food must be the best I've ever experienced certainly the best in Fredericksburg. That could not be further from the truth. For starters they offer an item called Honey Butter Drop Biscuits. They intentionally separated that item into its own section so they could poke a jab towards a food critic from San Antonio by name! Who does that? I have personally never seen a restaurant go so far as to single handily call someone out by name in their own menu because they were not satisfied with their remarks. I would have never known who he was or that he did not approve of the biscuits had they not laid it out point blank for all their guests to see. They have a plethora of wine bottles displayed throughout the restaurant. None of these bottles are designed for consumption. Granted they have an extensive wine menu. However, It's a shame they have chosen to let all the bottles on display go bad just for presentation purposes. I took a light to the inside of some of the display bottles and it's clear they had all turned a long time ago. At this point I'm ordering their 14oz USDA Prime Ribeye and expecting it to blow me away. However, I grew hesitant when the server offered several sauce options to pair with my steak. If the steaks are truly that good a sauce is going to take away from the flavor profile. Yes, the presentation was spot on. Unfortunately the steak did in fact need the sauce. Forgive me for expecting a top quality dry aged ribeye with a buttery complex flavor profile. This was not that. In fact, I could go to my local HEB, pick-up a prepackaged Prime Ribeye and the result would have been the same. That said, the best item I consumed were the grilled vegetables and the rest of my table can concur. The flavor was spot on, the pairings were truly unique making it a standout option from the rest of the meal. Yes, the steak was cooked to perfection but you cannot treat your restaurant to a Michelin Star standard with that level of beef. Cabernet Grill would be so much better off without the excessive attitude and all the hurdles I had to jump through just for an opportunity to dine at the restaurant. Those hurdles create expectations that are simply not met which only results in a level of disappointment that encourages me to look for alternatives while sharing my experience with friends and family that know my recommendations will result in a positive drama free experience. I'm glad I was finally able to experience Cabernet Grill. I'm just sad it did not live up to the expectations because I was genuinely hoping it would. They could learn a thing or two from Mastro's in terms of hospitality and expectations.

great menu choices, each time we go we have something different and we've not been disappointed.read more

Adorable restaurant with great outdoor seating. Unfortunately, it was about 100 degrees today so we…read moredid the smart thing by dining inside. Our server was amazing. She was very attentive and friendly. She kept checking up on us from beginning to end. My husband and I shared the onion rings (ranch chimichurri dip was to die for!) and a loaded wedge salad. Our entrees consisted of pork chop w/ risotto and chicken schnitzel. The schnitzel was nice and crispy. It came with a side salad. Our server ended up giving me an extra serving of the chimichurri ranch sauce after I told her how much I liked it. I did not have to ask. All together, this place is definitely worth a visit.

My wife & I visited Granite House on a recent Fredericksburg anniversary trip on the recommendation…read morefrom our Airbnb host and had a great visit. Overall, 1 of our favorite food stops on this trip! Our order consisted of 1 order of bang bang shrimp, 1 spinach & artichoke dip appetizer, a shared seared salmon dish (not pictured), 1 blackberry margarita (not pictured), & 1 blueberry mule (not pictured). For me, the best part of our order was the bang bang shrimp. If I get to go back I'll just order 2 of those & call it good! The spinach & artichoke appetizer was good, but offered a pretty standard flavor profile. The seared salmon was the best salmon dish I've tasted in a long time, paring nicely with the mashed potatoes & roasted veggies that came with it. Both cocktails were amazing, but my wife said the blackberry margarita was fantastic. The most negative thing about GH was extremely limited indoor seating availability & the lack of reservations, but now you've been warned. It was a short trip for us, but we will be back to GH on our next visit to Fredericksburg for sure.

This place has a home feel to it. I ordered a chicken plate that had a creamy dense sauce. It was…read moredelicious. I took a picture. The person that went with me had beef. But the chef did not cooked the meat medium rare. It was well done and it was still delicious . The Manager provided a compensation for the error. The Chef might have had an off day.. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I was too full to order desert. I will go back and try the banana foster. The table next to is ordered it. The desert was enough for 2 people to share. The establishment is beautifully decorated. I recommend this place.

So we made a mistake eating dinner elsewhere and came here for dessert. There were no empty tables…read morebut we were okay sitting at a high top counter across from the bar. The host said normally you order from the bar when sitting there but he volunteered to take care of our order and he did a wonderful job. We got the peach cobbler and the banana pudding. Both were delicious! The peach cobbler was hot with vanilla ice cream. It is served in a cast iron skillet. The crust was perfect - not over baked and not under baked. The peaches and sauce were really good. I've had a lot of peach cobbler and this was definitely in the top 3. The banana pudding was also wonderful. It was served in a mason jar. The flavor was perfect. The pudding was smooth. The bananas were the perfect ripeness and the whipped cream and caramel drizzle on top added the perfect touch. We will absolutely come back here for a meal because of the food is nearly as good as the dessert - it will be a winner!

Great food!! Huge portions! Definitely a great place to eat while in…read more Fredericksburg and you can go shop after you eat. The chicken fried steak is delicious!

The food was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked!! We had a large group and the service never…read morekept us waiting! We loved how there was an elegant steakhouse restaurant and dance hall combo going on! It was the perfect match up for our evening!

This restaurant was absolutely fabulous, and the food was outstanding. We ordered the ribeyes,…read morefilet, and chicken, and every dish was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. For an appetizer, we had the stuffed peppers with brisket, and they were incredible. I highly recommend ordering them! The drinks were just as impressive. We enjoyed an Old Fashioned, a whiskey and Coke, and a couple of the specialty cocktails, all of which were excellent. The atmosphere was amazing, creating a great dining experience from start to finish. The wait staff was friendly, attentive, and provided exceptional service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back.

Thank you Collin's for the great service. Thank you Connor for making the drinks…read more It was a good evening, ambiance was just right. The mussels and clam pot is excellent a must try! Cannot go wrong with the Ahi Tuna, slaw and asparagus.

We had a very odd experience here. I was part of a group of seven, and after being turned away from…read moreanother restaurant, we decided to try this place. Initially, the hostess told us they couldn't accommodate our party, but then they changed their mind. The interaction felt uncomfortable, as she emphasized their policies for large groups and mentioned that they normally require a minimum of $145 per person. She ultimately allowed us to bypass that requirement as long as everyone ordered an entrée. Our waitress, however, was wonderful and provided excellent service throughout the meal. I ordered the clam and mussel pot, which I found surprisingly bland, though the bread was delicious. The rest of my group seemed to enjoy their meals much more than I did. Unfortunately, there were also some cleanliness concerns. A spider descended from the ceiling onto our table during dinner, and another bug crawled across the table. There was even a bug zapper in the corner of the restaurant that seemed to be going off constantly throughout our meal. For a party of seven, our bill came to around $700. Given the overall experience, the food quality, and the atmosphere, it felt a bit underwhelming for the price.

First time at Vaudeville. We were walking by and saw that the daily special was Buttermilk Fried…read moreChicken, we are always looking for good fried bone-in fried chicken, so we went downstairs to give it a try. Vibe is euro-bistro and the staff is perfectly attentive. Prices are high, but honestly aligned to the quality of the food, at least the dishes we had were worth the prices. Food: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, with Onion/Bacon flash fried collard greens, whipped potatoes and house gravy and Jalapeno Cornbread for $32 Reuben on Marble Rye for $24 16oz Stella Artois for $10 We agreed that the fried chicken (5/5) was the best we could remember having. Whipped potatoes (5/5) were light, fluffy and perfect taste/texture. The gravy was like brown butter (5/5). The collard greens (5/5) were flash fried and if you've never had them like this, it's like eating collard green potato chips. Cornbread (3/4) was a bit too delicate and sweet for our taste. You couldn't pick it up without it falling apart. The Ruben (3/5). My wife loves a good Ruben sandwich. This one had the makings of a good one, but they use a Thousand Island sauce (too much of it) on the sandwich, and it hides the flavor of the meat. Next time we would ask for the sandwich without the TI sauce, see if that improves the rating. The sandwich came with house made potato chips (5/5), a small house salad with vinaigrette (5/5) and a large, pickled cucumber. I know, that's a pickle, but these are cucumbers that have gone maybe a third of the way through the process, so the cucumber taste is really prevalent. Lastly, we had the Creme Brulé (3/5) for dessert. It was nice, but the custard was coffee and caramel flavored, and we prefer the standard custard look and flavor. The caramel should come from the top layer, not the custard. The top layer was a bit too thick as well. We liked it, just didn't love it. Overall, quality food, service and vibe with prices that are aligned to more special occasions than everyday eating out. We'll be back to try the Monday Crawfish Etoufee and the Tuesday Duck Confit daily specials...look too good to pass up.

Vaudeville is a nice spot for an upscale dinner in Fredericksburg with delicious food but at a…read morepretty elevated price. NOTES: - Reservations: available online through Resy - Parking: free street parking nearby within walking distance - Online ordering: available on their website through ToastTab for pickup - The bistro is located on the bottom level of the building (go in the doors and head down the stairs) THE HIGHS: - Beautiful interior with moody lighting and comfortable seating - Attentive servers and dishes are cleared quickly - Food is presented beautifully - Grilled lamb rack is PHENOMENAL - Their "legendary cookies" are thick, chunky, and delicious THE LOWS: - Very pricey and the menu prices were more expensive than what was on their website (lamb rack online was $47 but at the restaurant was $56) - Pistachio tiramisu barely had any pistachio flavor... there was a sprinkle of crushed pistachio on top but that was about it and the flavor didn't carry throughout THE PRICE: Expensive for the portion size (good quality but not justified by the price) - Large blood orange sparkling water ($12) - Seafood gratin ($28) - Mediterranean pizza ($31) - Grilled lamb rack ($56) - Pistachio tiramisu ($19) - Dark chocolate hazelnut cookie ($8) The total was $166.71 after tax ($12.71) but before tip. BEST BITES: - Grilled lamb rack (cooked perfectly, juicy, flavorful, and the herbed tzatziki on the side is amazing) - Dark chocolate hazelnut cookie (get one to go if you're too full... you won't regret it) THE VERDICT: This was my first visit to Vaudeville (it came highly recommended) and I enjoyed my meal overall. With how expensive it is, I don't think I'll be returning and probably would only recommend it to others if they really want to splurge and don't have any other options.

Otto's was my FAVORITE dinner in Fredericksburg and I already can't wait to return for another…read morefantastic meal during my next visit! It 100% lived up to the hype (it was highly recommended)! NOTES: - Reservations: available online through Tock/Resy - Parking: free street parking nearby within walking distance - Online ordering: available on their website through PopMenu for pickup THE HIGHS: - Arrived a little early for our reservation and got seated right away - Server (Tiffany) was delightful - Reasonably priced (especially compared to some other restaurants in town) - Sauerkraut balls were unique and DELICIOUS - Duck schnitzel is what dreams are made of THE LOWS: - They were out of black forest cake (which we were so excited to try) THE PRICE: Reasonably priced for the food quality and portion size - Iced tea ($4) - Pretzel Und Bierkäse ($12) - Sauerkraut Balls ($18) - 2 Duck Schnitzel ($34 each) The total was $110.40 after tax ($8.40) but before tip. BEST BITES: - Sauerkraut balls (crispy but not oily and so incredibly flavorful) - Duck schnitzel (duck breast is tender and crispy without being oily, the käsespätzle is creamy, and the kirsch demi-glacé is so unique) THE VERDICT: This was my first visit to Otto's after seeing it recommended online by so many people so it was a must try while visiting Fredericksburg. It ended up being my favorite dinner I had there and I've already recommended it to others because it was that good!

I found Otto's to be a bit disappointing. Maybe it's just that German isn't the type of cuisine…read morethat should be elevated... It's great the way it is, and trying to make it fancy doesn't make it better. But I've always thought that if a restaurant has only a few options on its menu, they had better all be great, and I didn't find that to be the case at Otto's. One of us had the schnitzel au gratin, which seemed more to be like a chicken Parmesan. I had the duck schnitzel. I would say they were just both OK. The fried potatoes that came with the au gratin schnitzel were left largely untouched on my companion's plate. There wasn't much flavor to my red cabbage, and my spaetzel seemed to be more like a modern day risotto. And this at a restaurant that makes you leave your credit card for a reservation and threatens to charge if you cancel less than 24 hours before. For that, it had better knock my socks off. But my socks are still on, and they won't be walking back to Otto's. Extra star for the great location.

Came in was greeted warmly by Mathew. Was very amicable charming and was very informative. The…read moreplace has charm and a peel. Tried the chacoteare board was appetizing. Must try when in this neck of the woods.

In a word: disappointing…read more Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we had during our weekend in Fredericksburg. From the moment we arrived, the experience fell short. The live music should have added to the atmosphere, but the vocals were frequently off-key with an unpleasant, nasal quality that made the music more distracting than enjoyable. The beverage service was equally underwhelming. Water was served at room temperature without ice, and the beer arrived in a glass with a noticeable metallic, unclean odor that made me question whether the glass had been properly cleaned. We decided to order Cokes instead, only to find that soft drinks were available by the can rather than from a fountain. Unfortunately, the food did nothing to improve the experience. I ordered the Caribbean shrimp tacos, but the shrimp arrived barely warm and did not seem freshly prepared, so I sent the dish back rather than eat it. My wife's pasta was extremely bland and under-seasoned; she had to request salt and pepper just to give it some flavor. My friend ordered a burger, which appeared to be a basic frozen-style patty served on a plain white bun. Nothing about the meal reflected the level of quality we expected. Taken individually, some of these issues might have been easy to overlook. Taken together--the disappointing live entertainment, lackluster beverages, questionable glassware, and low-quality food--they made for an experience that simply wasn't worth the time or money. This was essentially our final dinner in Fredericksburg for the weekend, which made it particularly disappointing given how many enjoyable restaurants and wineries we experienced during our visit. I do want to give credit where it is deserved: despite everything else being well below expectations, the wait staff and manager were genuinely kind, professional, and apologetic about our experience. They listened to our concerns and ultimately comped the food because of the problems we encountered. I sincerely appreciated the way they handled the situation, and my criticism is not directed at the staff--the service and their response were easily the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, good service couldn't make up for the overall quality of the food and drinks. Based on our experience, I would not return and cannot recommend the restaurant.