Where to Eat in Fredericksburg

Great Food Deserves Great Company

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After a chocolate and wine tasting at Hill Country Chocolate, you'll probably be ready for dinner. Fredericksburg's restaurant scene has evolved well beyond its German heritage roots—though you can still find excellent schnitzel if that's what you're craving.

 

We've gathered our favorite spots for pre or post-tasting meals. These are places we genuinely recommend to friends and visitors.

Fine Dining & Wine Country Cuisine:

Cabernet Grill

Texas Wine Country Restaurant with an award-winning chef and one of America's best wine lists. Named "Best in Fredericksburg" by Texas Monthly. Perfect for a special occasion dinner.

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Vaudeville

Bistro, supper club, and boutique combined. New Orleans-inspired fine dining with an eclectic, sophisticated atmosphere.

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 Friedhelm's Bavarian Inn

Authentic Bavarian cuisine and Hill Country steaks since 1978, served in a genuine Gasthaus setting. Schnitzel, sauerbraten, and imported German beers.

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Alla Campagna

Refined Italian-countryside cooking on West Main—house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal ingredients from the Side Street Hospitality team.

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Casual & Barbecue:

Eaker Barbecue

Central Texas-style barbecue with a mesquite smoke twist, plus Korean-inspired sides from owners Lance and Boo Eaker. Often sells out early—arrive before noon.

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Granite House Lounge

New Orleans-inspired comfort food with craft cocktails in a relaxed setting. Great for unwinding after a day of tastings.

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Sunset Grill

Fredericksburg's go-to breakfast and brunch spot—deluxe Benedicts, fresh local ingredients, and brunch cocktails on a dog-friendly patio. Perfect before a day of tasting.

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Los Tios

Houston Tex-Mex tradition since 1970 signature puffy tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and frozen margaritas in a lively, group-friendly setting just off Main Street.

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Pairing Suggestions

Before your tasting:

Keep it light. A heavy meal can dull your palate for the nuanced flavors of craft chocolate and wine.

 Your tasting:

Go for it. You've earned a great meal. Cabernet Grill's wine list features many of the same Texas wines we pour in our tasting room.

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