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Wranglers Prime Rib Barn

4.5 (47 reviews)
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14-ounce ribeye lunch special with fries and side salad. A tough, sinewy steak with globs of unrendered fat.
Ryan M.

For my father and me, the allure of Wrangler's Prime Rib Barn in Fredericksburg was backed by the weight of an overall 4.7-star Yelp rating and a glowing endorsement from Tanji Patton, a fellow gourmand whose opinion I've grown to trust. I watched her recent "Good Taste" feature wherein she interviewed a full dining room of beaming patrons and commended the menu's standouts, painting a picture of a hidden gem that warranted a 90-minute drive from San Antonio. Our experience with Wrangler's began two weeks prior. A significant communication snafu regarding our reservation threatened to derail our plans before they even started. However, the owner salvaged the situation by issuing a $100 credit for the confusion. It was a kind, generous gesture of good faith that smoothed over the initial frustration and heightened our anticipation. Unfortunately, the goodwill established by the owner's gesture could not save the lunch that followed yesterday. To say my father and I were disappointed would be a gross understatement. In lieu of my typical journalistic style, I'll list and review each item individually. Caesar salad (1.5/5.0): The salad my father received bore little resemblance to the one featured prominently on Wrangler's website. The photo on the website (also posted on Yelp by the business owner) features green, leafy romaine stalks topped with dressing and what appear to be fried onions or shallots. At least 1/3 of the lettuce head my father received--cut lazily into two halves--consisted of hard, unpalatable white ribs. The dressing, which my father described as merely serviceable, sat in a pool at the bottom of the bowl, leaving the lettuce largely undressed. The accompanying crostini were stale and borderline inedible. Prime rib spring rolls (1.5/5.0): The allure of thinly sliced, desiccated prime rib stuffed into spring rolls was lost on me, but our server recommended them enthusiastically. The rolls looked and tasted oily, likely a result of being fried at too low a temperature. They sat in a bath of honey mustard that overpowered the dish and rendered the bottoms of the rolls a mushy mess. A garnish of raw carrots and cilantro added crunch but little else. Suggestion: pair the spring rolls with a cheese sauce and top them with *pickled* carrots to add some brightness and acidity. Smashburger (2.0/5.0): The patties were dry and tough from the center to the edges. My father detected little to no seasoning on the burger. The bottom bun functioned more like a sponge for the copious amounts of grease from the patties and sautéed onions. The accompanying fries, while acceptable, were standard cuts, not the intriguing sidewinder fries pictured on Yelp. Ribeye lunch special (1.0/5.0): This was unequivocally one of the worst ribeyes I've eaten in my life. If you follow my reviews, then you know I've ordered ribeyes from steakhouses of varying price points, so I know what constitutes a great steak. Unfortunately, the ribeye I received at Wrangler's ticked none of the boxes. It was tough, unseasoned, and consisted of approximately 40% gristle and huge globs of unrendered fat. See my attached photo for proof. The steak needed a hotter grill to render the fat (which should have been trimmed better initially) and produce the desired Maillard reaction. The salad that accompanied the steak was overdressed with what tasted like a balsamic vinaigrette. It was too sour and overpowering for me to stomach. The reviews on Yelp and Google are almost unanimously positive, so I am clearly in the minority. The interior features a lovely view of the adjoining vineyard, so at least that's a positive. Maybe we caught the restaurant on a bad day, or maybe the predominantly older clientele, most of whom strike me as locals, simply lack perspective and have no basis for comparison. Whatever the case, I cannot recommend Wrangler's Prime Rib Barn.

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Keaton R.

The service was excellent. The staff was very accommodating, and we were seated quickly. Our waitress was polite and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, the food was very good. The only disappointment was the Prime Rib Popper Dip, which barely contained any prime rib; and when I say barely, I mean just a small sliver if you can even call it that. The dip should be called Caramelized Onion dip because there was no prime rib. However, the prime rib entrée itself was cooked well and full of flavor. The baked potato was spot on, and the spring rolls were just as enjoyable. Loved that it was very laid back and enjoyable atmosphere.

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Sean P.

We came here on a Friday for lunch. It is located at a winery with plenty of parking. It wasn't too busy and we were sat right away. We were sat by a window looking in to a barrel room and you could smell the wine in the air. Unfortunately, prime rib isn't available on the lunch menu. I got the prime rib sandwich and my wife got the airline chicken. Our meals were absolutely incredible. We don't normally clean our plates, but this was an exception. Our server was also great and let us know there was an Oktoberfest going on in downtown

Enchanted mushrooms. Amazing!
Joseph F.

Came in for our anniversary dinner since we were staying nearby. Its part of a vineyard and tasting room complex so its easy to miss, but worth the trouble! We shared the 16oz prime rib, the mushroom pasta, the enchanted mushrooms and the mashed potatoes. We got the cesar salad to start and finished with the cheesecake. The prime rib was absolutely fantastic, as was the pasta and sides. The cheesecake? Oh my gosh, some of the best Ive ever had! The only disappointment was the salad: it came as full leaves of romaine and that made the dressing (which was excellent) stick to some of the pieces and not others. Even when we cut it all and retossed it, some bites didnt have enough dressing and some had way too much. The crustinis that came with it to pass for croutons were stale and a let down. Other than the crustinis, everything else is a minor niggle and due to the excellence of the dressing, worth overlooking. Service was friendly and attentive, very professional! This is in a new metal barn with about a quarter of the building for the dining room and the rest divided up between a barrel room and what must be other wine production facilities. Dining room is big enough for about 30 or so guests, so I dont think it would ever get too loud. We liked the pictures and decor, its a cool little spot. For what we paid ($200 for the both of us, food only, no drinks) we felt we got a good value. The portions are generous, especially that towering cheesecake! We're not wine drinkers and dont really fit in to that crowd, but the double date that were seated right next to us seemed to really enjoy the wine.

Peter M.

Nestled in the vineyards of Longhorn Cellars, this lovely restaurant has perfected the art of prime rib. With its beautifully decorated barn and western look, caters to the ambiance of the area. A quarter mile from Luckenbach, Texas, this place is perfectly fitted. The food is just fabulous and the service was top-notch.

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Ellen E.

We made a reservation for dinner here on a Saturday. We started with a bottle of the longhorn cellars red wine which was really good. We opted to split the 12oz prime rib, with loaded baked potato, and added in a side of green beans. The waitresses split our prime rib for us, and it was a huge portion and tasted amazing. The green beans were charred/grilled tasting and weren't soggy. Then inside was pretty small/Intimate vibes, and I feel like the food was delicious and a good value.

Carrie L.

A little hard to find, it's behind Longhorn Cellars winery, same driveway but in the building behind the winery. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Service was outstanding, thanks Miranda! The chicken jalapeño poppers was a chef's original creation and dang tasty. We weren't going to have any wine but Miranda brought us a tasting and we couldn't resist the Malbec. Truly enjoyed so much we are going back again tonight to try something different. And don't forget dessert..German chocolate cake was heavenly!

Nice Tempranillo.
Kevin Z.

Had a great lunch on Sunday. Definitely want to go back and try the dinner menu. Nice wine list and friendly efficient service.

Charred pear salad
Judy B.

Finally in town with a free night to try Wranglers Prime Rib Barn at Longhorn Cellars. Not much of a crowd because it was Super Bowl night, so nice quiet evening. Service great. We started with the charred pear salad - yes! The wife had the small prime rib and I had the Filet. The prime rib came with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and we also got a side of broccolini. Everything was delicious. We got cheesecake to take back to the room to catch the last of the Super Bowl. So glad a top notch eatery has opened closer to the wineries out of town. Can't wait to come back and try lunch. Oh and......their wine is very good too!!!!

I was so excited to try here, but there were so many things against the place. It was hard to give a good review. Pros, the service was good. Cons- 1st the parking options are 100% terrible at night. There was ZERO lighting outside and walking in heels down the gravel drive was bad. The steaks were severely overcooked. The poppers were lacking flavor for our liking. The baked potato was huge and typical baked potato. I don't think the bread at $16 was worth it. Although my steak had decent taste the amount of gristle in my "prime rib" that came out grilled was alwful. When I asked about prime rib it's usually a roast, not open flamed. I understand it's the same meat but not how I ordered it. I was definitely disappointed that it wasn't worth the money paid. Really weird that it was so loud in there to carry on normal conversation. Bathroom you have to go outside to get to and no other alcohol options besides wine. Strange to me.

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Excellent prime rib, very reasonably priced and great service. Only reason not a 5 is i have had better (of course at 3 times the price.)

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