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Jamie S.

Well this is a hidden gem, off the beaten path but worth it. This 40's themed diner is a step back in time and I love it! Take in the decor inside and the runway outside. We had a wonderful time sitting in our booth watching planes and helicopters take off and land. It was a weekend afternoon and they were packed, and for good reason. The burgers and breakfast we had was great! But it is a small place with a small place, so be patient. We will definitely be back!

Aaryan P.

've flown into Gillespie County Airport a few times now, and every time I've made it a point to stop by Airport Diner. After three visits, I kept hoping things would improve--but it feels like this place is leaning more on its location than the actual dining experience. First off, the setting is awesome. You're literally right on the ramp watching planes come and go--it's a great vibe and honestly the main reason to visit. But beyond that, things start to fall off. Each time I've been here, they've seemed understaffed. It's a seat-yourself setup, but even after sitting down, service can be pretty slow. On more than one visit, parts of the menu weren't available, and on my last trip, the kitchen wasn't even taking breakfast orders because they were too backed up. Food has been inconsistent: * Breakfast tacos were just okay * Eggs came out overcooked when ordered over-easy * Grits were watery * Bacon and sausage didn't taste fresh On the most recent visit, we had to switch to lunch. The burger was average, and the wrap was oddly put together--very thick but not well balanced. Also, the sweet potato tots we ordered were swapped out for fries. I really want to like this place because the location is genuinely special. But right now, it feels like a spot you go to for the view, not the food. With better service and more consistency in the kitchen, this could be a standout.

Kat R.

This place is so so so cute in a super cool location. I got a side of biscuits and gravy and bacon and it was so yummy! The bacon was especially good. I also got to try the ham steak and it was spectacular. My whole group was raving about their food. Our server was so nice and brought everything we needed! Highly recommend for breakfast (get here early, it's a popular spot)

Old plane. People fly in from all over for lunch.
Joel G.

Great diner experience. Lots of cool planes outside. People fly in from all over. Had the club, a chicken salad sandwich and a hamburger. Great fries!

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Nichole A.

I absolutely love this quaint diner. As you sit and eat, you can watch the planes come in and take off. The food is good. I will attach photos of the menu, service was super friendly and fast, but being able to sit there and watch outside was amazing. I will definitely be back food. Prices were good and you definitely got good portions.

a checkered bar with red stools
David S.

This Diner is right next door to the Hangar Hotel and it was so convenient to check out of the hotel and grab some breakfast from the Airport Diner. Right off the bat, the decor is awesome, it had a very vintage feel to it. The service was awesome. We had a great server, she was awesome. The food was good and the coffee was also good. We would return if we stayed at the Hangar Hotel again.

Old plane by the entrance to the airport
Justo C.

On one of our trips to Fredericksburg, my wife and I, her brother and sister in law decided to eat a Sunday brunch there. Our first choice, Sunset Grill had people lined out the door and many more waiting to get served. We did not even stop. Our second choice was not much better. It was packed with people waiting outside as well. As we searched for a place to eat, we remembered that the airport had a diner so we went there to see if it was easier than the first 2 places to get breakfast. It had people waiting but the wait was rewarded when we found a table. It was first come, first served. Now, the diner looks over the jetway where the small planes can park and the flyers can walk over to the diner and eat. It's pretty entertaining. You can watch planes take off and land right there while you eat. My brother in law is a licensed pilot and loves to fly and watch airplanes. We've eaten lunch here but not breakfast. It was busy so while the service was not great, it was adequate and those young ladies who work there work fast and furious. They really earn their tip for sure. The food is good - again not great - it is a diner after all. Overall, it was an adequate breakfast. Fredericksburg is a place full of promise if you are inclined to open a breakfast/ brunch restaurant for Sundays. It was amazing to see the amount of people we saw lined up patiently to eat breakfast or brunch. This might be a big opportunity for some enterprising person interested in serving breakfast to hungry people in Fredericksburg, TX!

Angelique G.

Great diner prices and the food came out quick. Also really neat to watch some of the planes fly down or take off. Highly recommend on your trip to Fredericksburg!

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Will H.

We have been to Fredericksburg many times and just discovered this place. We'd been searching for a classic 40s diner such as this for years. We came for breakfast and came back the same day for lunch. Katie was our waitress and she was awesome, and their migas, French toast, Helipad, and onion rings were fantastic! We'll be back, and there are so many things on the menu we want to try!

SOS aka Biscuits and Gravy with Eggs and Homefries
James F.

Decided to give Airport Diner another shot; last reviewed by Ol' Rooster 8 years ago. GF and I had snuck out to Fredericksburg the evening before for a getaway. Decided to sleep in a bit; making our usual breakfast fave Sunset Grill not ideal because of the wait time. I was already hearing aircraft action in the skies at our hotel; something that was totally absent during from the start of the pandemic. Decided to give them another go so we could see some runway action as we dined and sipped coffee. The airport action did not disappoint! Multi million dollar jet landed and taxied by; helicopter came to life and headed south. Lots of small private planes arriving as we unfortunately dined on totally mediocre food just like 8 years ago. SOS plate aka biscuits and gravy with homefries and eggs was barely warm. Eggs ordered over easy were scorched from being cooked at a high temp. Biscuits were shown no love; not even split for you. Taters with chili powder spiked salsa was the best bites. GF's migas suffered the same temperature issue. Cooks still won't cook bacon to order according to our server. She was friendly attentive and that's why we're at 2 stars (down from three stars previously). You're better off getting McDonalds and sitting on the tarmac!

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Always great food. Staff has been here forever and they provide excellent service. Highly recommend.

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Great breakfast, super service , quaint little diner , and fabulous atmosphere ! Right at the Fredericksburg airport

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Nice little place. Breakfasts looked great, but I had the patty melt. Was overcooked and bland

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I love breakfast! And Sunset Grill delivered. The place was packed to the limit, yet somehow the…read moreservice and quality were outstanding. Every time, whether sweet or savory was delicious and I enjoyed the eggs and sausage. The interior is lovely and neat, with enough space to sit comfortable. The classic breakfast was not only comforting, but done well. With the quantity being well worth the cost and wait time, which was surprisingly not too long. A good spot to grab a bite or many!

Sunset Grill is one of the best breakfasts I have had ANYWHERE and I will come here every time I'm…read morein Fredericksburg! I had see it recommended by so many people and I'm happy to report that it lived up to the hype (and still impressed me)! NOTES: - Reservations: no... walk in only - Parking: a few spots on the side of the building but free street parking nearby as well - Closed on Wednesday THE HIGHS: - Our server, Kevin, was PHENOMENAL... he was friendly but fast and efficient! - Coffee was strong and refilled constantly - Food came out quickly and everything was fresh - Not a single bad bite... everything was delicious! THE LOWS: - I wish I had more stomach space to try other items! THE PRICE: An absolute STEAL for how good the food is! - Country Biscuit and Sausage Gravy ($13.50 + $1 for cheese added to scrambled eggs) - Josephine ($13) - Short Stack Pancake ($6) - Biscuit ($2.50) - Side of Grits ($4) The total was $44.50 after tax ($3.30) and a credit card processing fee ($1.20) but before tip. (We also got coffee but weren't charged for it) BEST BITES: - Josephine (biscuit was thick and soft, egg was fried perfectly, brie cheese was creamy and delicious, honey ham added the perfect savory element, and the fig preserves added a nice touch of sweetness) - Pancakes (thick and fluffy... everything you'd want them to be) - Grits (simple but delicious... I've had a lot of grits and these were the perfect texture) THE VERDICT: This was my first visit to Sunset Grill after seeing it recommended by so many people... it was a must-try while in Fredericksburg and it was one of my favorite meals of the trip! The service was fantastic, the prices are affordable, and the food is top-tier for comfort breakfast. I already can't wait to come back and will recommend it to everyone I know visiting Fredericksburg!

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Sunset Grill - Pretty decor/seating area

Pretty decor/seating area

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4.1(241 reviews)
2.9 mi
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Walked in by myself and all tables were full except a six top…read more The hostess said problem. The waitress came and hot order, had a great breakfast. Great local place sure it's full most of the time!

I wish I could give less than 1star! It was our last day of…read moreour 4 day vacation, 1st of all I have a Sevice Dog, no issues whatsoever anywhere else in town, but then there is this place!! Got the normal question of is this a SD? Then with many open tables, they take us in the room next door and turn the lights on for us! I asked to be moved so I could have a seat with a back. With reluctance and an attitude we should have left then! I asked my wife if we should leave, she said the food is supposed to be really good! So we stayed. Well the food was about as good as the service! My SD laid down under the table and was not seen or heard from until we left, like he always does!! Now for the food and continued lack of service. We ordered a Denver omelette, hash browns and biscuits and gravy, a mimosa, & coffee. The omelette should have been called a tomato and cheese, the hash browns were raw, the biscuits probably came from a can, and the gravy was from a mix and no sausage. I had exactly 1 cup of lukewarm coffee, the server look like she was lead server. The service was extremely poor! The restaurant looked to be about 1/3 full with 3 or 4 servers! When I confronted her about being put in the other room she came up with an excuse of that's where the owner wants "dogs" to be put! I tried to explain that is discrimination and against ADA. She began talking down to me. Then she asked if I was going to pay for the meal? And walked off, after we asked to speak to the owner. A different server came and helped us so I could pay for our meal! I go everywhere with my SD! I understand that many people claim that their poorly trained dog as a Service dog! But they need to understand what they can and can't do. So here is a quick summary, Did not follow ADA law, Food was very bad! Service was very poor! Coffee was cold!

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Texas Sunrise - Making it rain...don't forget to join the raffle and at the end of summer one lucky customer will take it all home.

Making it rain...don't forget to join the raffle and at the end of summer one lucky customer will take it all home.

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This happens, every . time....

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4.5(490 reviews)
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This was our second visit to Nury's, and it remains our favorite breakfast spot in Fred. They do…read moreget busy, and you may need to wait. There is a covered attached patio that helps during their busy times (weekends). Even though they have gotten more popular, their service and food quality have not suffered one iota. You may arrive hangry, but you will not leave hungry. Their portions are generous, and you can even order a breakfast mimosa to jump-start your day. Our Chilaquiles and Huevos Divorciados were cooked and served perfectly. The chilaquiles sauce, always red, was outstanding. Dis and Dat: They are open until 2 PM for lunch, and they have expanded their weekend hours. Verify via their website. Parking is offstreet and the lot is fairly large. Service is exceptional. Their young waitstaff are all well-trained. Don't be surprised if the manager stops by to check on you. We were bummed when Nury's on Main closed as their Pizole was 5-stars but this location is an easy 5-star review.

We (wife and I) stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 9:00 am. We were greeted and…read moreseated quickly with menus and asked if we wanted drinks. We ordered coffee ($3 per cup) and water. We were brought the coffee and waters and we ordered. I had the Huevos Rancheros ($17) and my wife had the Fruit Granola Yogurt ($13). Our food was brought out after a bit and it looked good. However, there were problems with both dishes. My wife's dish, advertised a Greek Yogurt was more like they scooped some Yoplait into the bowl instead. There was some fruit chunks, but not near enough to justify the $13 cost. She said the carved strawberry was the best part of the dish and the granola was good, but certainly did not taste homemade. My dish was barely warm, the beans were way too soupy, and I had asked for over-medium eggs, but they came over easy. I sent it back and told the server the dish was lukewarm and the eggs were not prepared as requested. She quickly came back with another plate that pretty much had the exact same issues. Lukewarm beans and potatoes and over-easy eggs. Rather than send it back again, I ate less than half and called it quits. Our bill came to ~$40 and it was probably worth less than half that. Another tidbit is that we had to ask twice for coffee refills. The place was not really busy either. Not sure why it gets 4+ stars because I struggle with giving it 2. Overall, not worth the price and the quality of the food was lacking. Service was decent, but aside from that it doesn't rate another visit. Ambiance - 3.5 Service - 3.0 Food - 2.0 Value - 2.0 Overall - 2.5

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Nury’s - Back patio - it's not too cold

Back patio - it's not too cold

Nury’s - House made chips that were stale and just so hard.

House made chips that were stale and just so hard.

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A must-stop on Main Street if you're in Fredericksburg for breakfast. I had the German pancakes…read morewith a ham and two eggs. The pancakes are the thin, crêpe-style kind, served with fresh lemon and powdered sugar the traditional way, and they hit the spot. We also ordered homemade bread and biscuits with a bowl of sausage cream gravy, a great Texas-German combo. The bread is clearly baked in-house, hearty and fresh. Save room for the bakery cases on your way out. The selection is huge: almond bows, poppy seed danish, apple strudel, sour cream puffs, turnovers, soft pretzels, kolaches, sausage-jalapeño rolls, cinnamon and nut rolls, and stollen already out for the holidays. The $7 box of day-old pastries is a great deal if you want to take a variety home. The atmosphere is old-school and unpretentious, exactly what you want from a German bakery in the Hill Country. Highly recommend for breakfast, and for stocking up on pastries for the drive home.

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Old German Bakery & Restaurant - The dining room

The dining room

Old German Bakery & Restaurant - Pastries!

Pastries!

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3.1 mi

We had such a wonderful date night at The Restaurant at Albert! I truly don't understand the…read morecomments about small portions the serving sizes were more than generous across the board. We started our evening at the bar, where the young male bartenders were not only easy on the eyes but also very attentive. I ordered the Blanco Blueberry Mule and my husband had an Old Fashioned; both cocktails were crafted perfectly. After enjoying drinks, we were seated right on time for our reservation. Our waitress, Scarlett, greeted us immediately and brought out water and bread with butter while we looked over the menu. And let me just say... the butter. OMG. Apparently it's the chef's secret recipe (and he won't share), but it's made with pecans and is honestly one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted. It's legit like ice cream. I initially tried to order a specific Cabernet Sauvignon that was unfortunately out, but chose another option instead, a Napa Valley Cab I believe from Groth Winerty, and it was absolutely delicious. Rich and robust. For appetizers, we ordered the Enchanted Mushroom, which had an incredible smoky flavor and was outstanding, along with the beef tartare, which was also excellent. Both appetizers were generously portioned and very satisfying. My pics make it look smaller than it was because I had to hold the camera back for portrait mode. We also ordered the truffle mac and cheese, which was rich, comforting, and had the perfect amount of truffle. Flavorful without being overpowering. For our entrées, I had the chicken fried steak and my husband ordered the filet. His filet came out cooked exactly as requested- rare to medium-rare- and was perfect. My chicken fried steak was cooked beautifully, though I will say the breading on top was a bit over-salted. And I love salt, but even for me it was a bit much. Aside from that, the dish was very well prepared. We finished by sharing the butterscotch crème brûlée, which was absolutely incredible. Deliciousness in every single bite. Scarlett was fantastic throughout the entire meal, striking the perfect balance of attentiveness without hovering. Overall, this place is awesome, and we will definitely be back!

We were staying at the Albert Hotel and dined at the Restaurant twice, once for lunch and another…read morebreakfast. For lunch I had the Club Sandwich. Sat at the bar and the bartender was cool. The sandwich was good and like the menu stated had turkey, bacon, tomato, and mayonnaise. It had great flavor and fulfilling. For breakfast we sat at a table and was a bit more fine dining upscale versus the bar. The service was a bit slower in waiting for my coffee and food. I ordered the Avocado Toast and to my surprise included two eggs. Everyone has their own rendition of avocado toast and the Restaurant had their own. It had excellent presentation and the taste of the toast with avocado, arugula, and tomato was perfect with great flavor. The eggs tasted farm fresh and complimented it very well. The staff was professional even though felt like working on island time but we just enjoyed the experience before walking along Main Street.

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The Restaurant at the Albert - Smoked Mushroom

Smoked Mushroom

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Venison Schnitzel

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4.2(842 reviews)
2.8 mi
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This is how I imagine fine dining should be. Hill and Vine is elegant. The moment you walk in,…read moreyou're greeted with a warmth and friendliness from the staff. While they did say the wait would be long, it turned out to be ten minutes. And while waiting, they have dedicated seating in a lounge. The actual dining area was lovely, with nicely spaced tables and fast friendly service. Our waitress Lauren was kind and had the best recommendations. I loved the steak and mashed potatoes! The other dishes and appetizers were also very tasty and filling. One of my favorite spots in town!

While visiting Fredericksburg, I was looking forward to our dinner here. We arrived early evening…read moreon a Monday and it was busy! We were told outside was a short wait but inside was available. We opted to wait and 15 min later we were outside enjoying the weather. Our server was awesome - unfortunately the rest of the service was not. We ordered two whiskey cocktails and they were very watered down. We then split a burger and fries and the buns were soaked in grease so badly we could squeeze it out of the bun. The server agreed it was bad and without us asking, she put in for another burger, which was awesome. The second one came out and it was better. I had asked for ranch with the first burger, never got it, asked again with the second and it arrived from the kitchen at the end of the meal. Nothing seemed to be going right and our server was in the weeds. I felt bad for her. Don't think I'd be back again with so many other options.

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Hill & Vine - Kitchen area

Kitchen area

Hill & Vine - Onion rings

Onion rings

Hill & Vine - Lavender mint lemonade

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