Guidebook for Fredericksburg
Food Scene
Farm-to-table German fare in the loveliest setting with a full bar. They stay open later than most and have a romantic dining patio adorned with string lights. Start off with the Flammkuchen.
137 locals recommend
Otto's German Bistro
316 E Austin StFarm-to-table German fare in the loveliest setting with a full bar. They stay open later than most and have a romantic dining patio adorned with string lights. Start off with the Flammkuchen.
Huge, juicy burgers, homemade onion strings, and hand-blended shakes. Great for people watching and a quick bite, or an afternoon cocktail under the shady pergola.
32 locals recommend
Burger Burger
209 E Main StHuge, juicy burgers, homemade onion strings, and hand-blended shakes. Great for people watching and a quick bite, or an afternoon cocktail under the shady pergola.
It is not uncommon to see a line formed out the door. Very popular and worth the wait if you have time to spare. Order bacon and eggs, or the crepe-like German pancakes and bottomless coffee for breakfast. Chalkboard lunch specials never disappoint.
84 locals recommend
Old German Bakery & Restaurant
225 W Main StIt is not uncommon to see a line formed out the door. Very popular and worth the wait if you have time to spare. Order bacon and eggs, or the crepe-like German pancakes and bottomless coffee for breakfast. Chalkboard lunch specials never disappoint.
Upscale but casual atmosphere in an old service station, a scenic drive, mouth-watering menu, full bar, owned by music legend, Johnny Nicholas. It gets extra lively whenever he takes the stage. Call ahead for reservations and save room for the Italian Cream Cake.
57 locals recommend
Hilltop Café
10661 US-87Upscale but casual atmosphere in an old service station, a scenic drive, mouth-watering menu, full bar, owned by music legend, Johnny Nicholas. It gets extra lively whenever he takes the stage. Call ahead for reservations and save room for the Italian Cream Cake.
Casual and hip outdoor (covered) dining with a playscape for the kids. Beer, wine, and street fare including curry-shrimp or grilled fish tacos, pulled pork loaded fries, fresh ceviche and guacamole, Akaushi beef burgers, and ice-cold paletas for the finish.
84 locals recommend
Tubby's Ice House
318 E Austin StCasual and hip outdoor (covered) dining with a playscape for the kids. Beer, wine, and street fare including curry-shrimp or grilled fish tacos, pulled pork loaded fries, fresh ceviche and guacamole, Akaushi beef burgers, and ice-cold paletas for the finish.
Local favorite breakfast and lunch spot by famed Pastry Queen, Rebecca Rather. Enjoy the cheesy grits, beignets, fresh chicken salad on homemade focaccia, perfectly tart key lime pie... its all good, every single time.
57 locals recommend
Emma & Ollie
607 S Washington StLocal favorite breakfast and lunch spot by famed Pastry Queen, Rebecca Rather. Enjoy the cheesy grits, beignets, fresh chicken salad on homemade focaccia, perfectly tart key lime pie... its all good, every single time.
Fantastic lunch - the "hippie" is my personal favorite sandwich in town. Their tomato basil soup always hits the spot. All the desserts are to die for!
73 locals recommend
Woerner's Warehouse Cafe + Catering
407 S Lincoln StFantastic lunch - the "hippie" is my personal favorite sandwich in town. Their tomato basil soup always hits the spot. All the desserts are to die for!
Brought to you by the Sunset Grill and Woerner Warehouse folks - this dinner spot is a new favorite for date night.
49 locals recommend
Granite House Lounge
504 Granite AvenueBrought to you by the Sunset Grill and Woerner Warehouse folks - this dinner spot is a new favorite for date night.
Shopping
Beautifully presented, well-edited selection of home decor, art, textiles, books, and furnishings with a sophisticated and elegant, modern aesthetic. Downstairs is gorgeous basement bistro and market serving gourmet comfort foods, made with fresh, local ingredients. Divine coffee and pastries, too.
135 locals recommend
Vaudeville
230 E Main StBeautifully presented, well-edited selection of home decor, art, textiles, books, and furnishings with a sophisticated and elegant, modern aesthetic. Downstairs is gorgeous basement bistro and market serving gourmet comfort foods, made with fresh, local ingredients. Divine coffee and pastries, too.
Old-fashioned Five & Dime Store offers a little bit of everything, and lots of things you didn't realize were still made. It is a novelty and a personal favorite for unique souvenirs and gifts.
9 locals recommend
Dooley’s 5-10 & 25c Store
131 E Main StOld-fashioned Five & Dime Store offers a little bit of everything, and lots of things you didn't realize were still made. It is a novelty and a personal favorite for unique souvenirs and gifts.
Haberdashery Boutique
221 E Main StBeautiful clothing store!
Gorgeous home store - furniture, rugs, textiles, art, home accessories.
20 locals recommend
Blackchalk Home and Laundry
306 S Lincoln StGorgeous home store - furniture, rugs, textiles, art, home accessories.
Drinks & Nightlife
The town's first wine bar, Lincoln Street offers a vast selection of wines from a knowledgeable staff, in a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere.
71 locals recommend
Lincoln St. Wine Market
111 S Lincoln StThe town's first wine bar, Lincoln Street offers a vast selection of wines from a knowledgeable staff, in a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere.
A showcase for Texas music, laid-back atmosphere, especially good bar food, including salads. Live bands, kid-friendly, dancing, killer margaritas.
180 locals recommend
Hondo's On Main
312 W Main StA showcase for Texas music, laid-back atmosphere, especially good bar food, including salads. Live bands, kid-friendly, dancing, killer margaritas.
Owned and operated by the sweetest family, Pontotoc's Weingarten offers some of the best wine to be had here in Fredericksburg. Be sure to try the award-winning Tempranillo and some of Frances's pastries if you get the chance. Her sangria is my favorite.
31 locals recommend
Pontotoc Vineyard
320 W Main StOwned and operated by the sweetest family, Pontotoc's Weingarten offers some of the best wine to be had here in Fredericksburg. Be sure to try the award-winning Tempranillo and some of Frances's pastries if you get the chance. Her sangria is my favorite.
Parks & Nature
Hiking up the massive pink granite dome makes for a challenging workout. Even if you don't care to break a sweat, it is an amazing sight to see and a pretty drive. The park fills up fast during peak seasons so call ahead or check online.
233 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965Hiking up the massive pink granite dome makes for a challenging workout. Even if you don't care to break a sweat, it is an amazing sight to see and a pretty drive. The park fills up fast during peak seasons so call ahead or check online.
Arts & Culture
34,000 square feet of WWII history, displaying a remarkable and comprehensive collection of war memoribilia, including aircraft, tanks, guns and other large artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns. The museum offers hours of exploration and a moving experience.
155 locals recommend
National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin St34,000 square feet of WWII history, displaying a remarkable and comprehensive collection of war memoribilia, including aircraft, tanks, guns and other large artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns. The museum offers hours of exploration and a moving experience.
Historic complex on the West end of town. Walk through restored "real life" early Texas structures and view exhibits that demonstrate early Texas life and culture. The grounds are beautifully landscaped.
81 locals recommend
Pioneer Museum
325 W Main StHistoric complex on the West end of town. Walk through restored "real life" early Texas structures and view exhibits that demonstrate early Texas life and culture. The grounds are beautifully landscaped.
Essentials
H-E-B
407 South Adams StreetLarge grocery store, pharmacy, deli and bakery
Natural Grocers
610 E Main StNatural grocery and health food store
Everything Else
Flaunt your cowboy boots, enjoy a beer with local guitar pickers at the tiny town made famous by Willie Nelson.
177 locals recommend
Luckenbach
Flaunt your cowboy boots, enjoy a beer with local guitar pickers at the tiny town made famous by Willie Nelson.