Mulberry
House

Five minutes south of town on the same road as Augusta Vin — an estate vineyard with an industrial-chic tasting room built around a historic 1851 mill site. Sister property to Grape Creek, but walk-ins welcome. Serious dry wines (a Right Bank Bordeaux blend, Riesling, rosé, sparkling) at 4.9★ on Google.

About 15 minutes further south on the same highway — calm atmosphere, beautiful views, and outdoor seating that's genuinely pleasant instead of packed. Michael's pick is the Beau Chance; Leah's is the Montepulciano.

A Fredericksburg institution — now a members-only tasting experience, so check their site for reservations. If you or a friend are members, the pours are generous and the grounds are beautiful. Try the Serendipity, Rendezvous, or Viognier.

Three experiences in one building. Start in the Grand Hall with Bavarian long communal tables, move out to the Biergarten deck for Hill Country sunset views, or head downstairs to the speakeasy-style basement bar with red leather chairs and live music. Full German food menu. Skip the crowds on Wine Row and come here instead.

A tight little craft brewpub a block off Main Street — the kind of local spot where the beers are good, the burgers are honest, and the crowd is people actually wanting to hang out. Rotating taps and a small menu that over-delivers. Our go-to when we want a low-key evening out.

Worth the drive out to Hye, Texas. The first legal bourbon distillery outside of Kentucky. Their tours let you taste at every step of the process — you walk out with a real appreciation for the craft. The Whiskey Shack on the ranch pours cocktails and serves food; a fun afternoon hangout in its own right.

A Fredericksburg institution on Main Street. German pancakes, waffles, and omelets alongside fresh-baked strudels and pastries — breakfast is served all day. No reservations; expect a wait on weekends. Cash is welcome.

Handmade flour tortillas and the breakfast tacos locals actually eat. Tucked on FM 2093 off the main drag — a quiet Tex-Mex spot that opens at 6 AM. If you try one thing, make it the bacon, egg, & cheese on a fresh tortilla.

A wonderful, airy breakfast spot set inside an old warehouse — you guessed it. Plenty of parking in back and shopping on site to browse while you wait. A reliably good start to a Hill Country morning.

A lunch staple for us. Burgers, salads, and solid German fare with outdoor seating and live music most days. Great spot for an afternoon that turns into an evening.

Just off Main Street, specializing in salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. Indoor and outdoor seating in an old haus turned restaurant. Order Leah's favorite — the Juneau, a filling Italian sandwich. (And save room — their dessert case is a hidden treasure.)

Tex-Mex and barbecue in one kitchen, right on Highway 290 next to Jenschke Orchards. Brisket tacos, breakfast tacos, and quesadillas that punch way above their weight. If you're already out tasting on Wine Row, this is where you stop for lunch — it is exactly where you want to be.

One of the new Hill Country standouts. Classic Central-Texas-style brisket and ribs from a small team that clearly takes it seriously. Lines form early on weekends and they sell out — earlier is always better.

Craft-level barbecue with a loyal following — the kind of place people drive hours for. Their brisket and sausage are the easy orders, but whatever the specials are that day, get one. They close at sellout — come with time to spare.

Elevated Hill Country cooking in a charming historic home. Walk-ins only — arrive a touch early, put your name in, and have a glass on the porch while you wait.

A dinner staple known for an all-Texas wine list — if you want to taste your way through what the state makes, this is a great place to do it. The steaks don't disappoint either. TripAdvisor "Best Date Night" winner, 2025.

The Houston Tex-Mex legend opened a Fredericksburg location, and yes — the margaritas live up to the hype. Puffy tacos, a house margarita that disappears faster than it should, and a family-run feel. A great casual dinner pick when you don't want to dress up.

Sozial Haus also makes one of our lunch picks — but their dessert case is a secret most tourists never find. House-made pies, tortes, and seasonal sweets. Grab a slice or two to take back to the house. Fredericksburg's best-kept sweet secret.