Your guide to Fredricksburg, TX -- a once hidden gem turned very popular! Its German heritage and abundance of wineries make this town the only one of its kind in Texas, and this article has been more requested than ever the past few months! Find a list of recs on the Texas wine country town that sits four hours from Dallas below!
Updated October 2023
WINERIES
BRUNCH & LUNCH
photo courtesy of Sunset Grill
Altdorf Biergarten | great German lunch
Emma + Ollie | an adorable scratch-made meal and pastries
Hilltop Cafe | Cajun French fusion
Hondo's on Main | BBQ
Tubby's Ice House | burgers and tacos
Silver Creek Beer Garden | large outdoor patio and live music
Sunset Grill | breakfast all-day
Woerner Warehouse | farm-to-table lunch
DINNER
August E's | really good drinks
Hill & Vine | homestyle Southern cooking with an amazing selection of shareables
Cabernet Grill | American with cute decor & patio
Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse | steakhouse & live music
Hondo's on Main | fun vibe & live music
Martini’s | fresh oysters and great cocktails; Fredericksburg’s only seafood restaurant
Navajo Grill | nice American restaurant
Otto's | German flare at one of the best spots in town
Pasta Bella | casual Italian
Vaudeville | one of the most popular restaurants that‘s also an art gallery; great brunch too
NIGHTLIFE & WINE TASTING
photo courtesy of La Bergerie
78624 The Bar | fun cocktail spot
Altstadt Brewery | great beer and a cool beer hall atmosphere
Barons CreekSide | off-the-beaten-path wine and live music experience
La Bergerie | great wine and charcuterie market to take out or dine in on the cute patio
Perspective Cellars | wine tasting on Main St
Pontotoc Vineyard | great patio on Main St
THINGS TO DO
Antique shop at Carol Hicks Bolton Antiques
Have a spa day at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm
Hike Enchanted Rock
See live music and explore Luckenbach
See the poppies in the Spring at Wild Seed Farms
Shop Main St
Visit the boho Magnolia Pearl Boutique
Visit the Instagrammable specialty grocery store Das Peach Haus