Now that you’ve made it to the beautiful Texas Hill Country from Austin, where shall we satiate your hunger? Fredericksburg has tons of options for casual dining and upscale date nights alike. Check out the best of Texas Wine Country when you check out some of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg during your vacation.
Immerse yourself in the authenticity of German cuisine when you visit Otto’s German Bistro. For the most traditional, farm-to-table German-inspired fare in all of Texas Hill Country, Otto’s is your best bet. By combining Austrian wines, German beers, creative cocktails, the dining experience is paralleled to that of dining overseas. Check out one of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg for a Germanic taste expedition.
Hours & Location
MON-SAT | 4PM-10PM
SUN | 11AM-2PM, 4PM-10PM
One of the most popular eateries in Fredericksburg, The Auslander Restaurant and Biergarten is home to authentic German cuisine and specialty dishes from the southeast German region of Bavaria. Order traditional schnitzel wieners and wash it down with one of their home brews. Try the best spicy beer cheese dip combined with your favorite lager or traditional pilsner when you visit The Auslander, one of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg worth a stop!
Hours & Location
SUN-TUES | 11AM-9PM
WED | Closed
THURS | 11AM-9PM
FRI & SAT | 11AM-9:30PM
? Old German Bakery & Restaurant
Traditional German recipes made from scratch is all you need to know when you visit this next spot. The Old German Bakery & Restaurant is home to traditional German plates like hackbraten (pork and beef meatloaf with brown gravy) and sauerbraten (marinated roast beef), all accompanied with pan fries and red cabbage. Feel like your in the Bavarian region when you visit the Old German Bakery & Restaurant.
Hours & Location
FRI-TUES | 7AM-3PM
WED & THURS | Closed
This uber popular spot usually has a wait… but it’s worth it! Hill & Vine is a locally-owned bistro specializing in delectable wines from Texas Hill Country. Take a tasting tour of the Texan republic all the way to the Californian coast. Get in on Hill & Vine’s popular brunch or dinner times for a real flavor adventure. Should you need to wait for a table, their patio offers an adorable satellite bar within a tricked out Volkswagon bus: Das Bar Bus!
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 11AM-9PM
FRI | 11AM-10PM
SAT | 9AM-3PM, 4PM-9PM
SUN | 9AM-3PM
Dive into flavors that are unparalleled to your expectations. Vaudeville is Fredericksburg bistro, lounge, art gallery trifecta. Experience numerous senses when you make a reservation for their prix fixe menu and daily specials. Take a tour of the latest installment in their art gallery section and deepen your knowledge for fine food and wine with the V Supper and Wine Club. Truly one of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg has to be Vaudeville.
Hours & Location
SUN-THURS | 11AM-4PM
FRI & SAT | 11AM-9PM
This quaint bakeshop and café will have you catching all the nostalgic feelings. Experience the scents and tastes of Emma + Ollie’s carefully crafted baked goods. To experience the best of Emma + Ollie’s breakfast plates, stop in for brunch during your Texas Hill Country vacation. Immerse yourself in the small town charm of one of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg at Emma + Ollie.
Hours & Location
TUES-FRI | 7:30AM-2PM
SAT | 9AM-1PM
SUN & MON | Closed
Serving fresh seafood dishes like ceviche, shrimp tacos, fish & chips, and so much more, Nury’s On Main is a must-stop. Combine any of their popular dishes like coconut shrimp, tuna avocado sandwich, and fried shrimp with any traditional lager for a flavor combination that was meant to be. Check out Nury’s food truck in Fredericksburg’s Munch Food Truck Park for traditional Mexican fare as well!
Hours & Location
TUES-SUN | 11AM-9PM
MON | Closed
? Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli
Satiate your sweet tooth at this next Fredericksburg stop. Offering a range of lunch and dessert items, Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli is home to freshly baked cookies, brownies, strudel, cakes, muffins, and other delights that will satisfy your cravings. Stop by to cool off out of Texas heat with one of their 35 flavors of ice cream!
Hours & Location
MON-SUN | 11AM-7PM
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