This place sits at over 1000 reviews with a consistent four star rating. Needless to say this place is very popular and it is definitely wise to make a reservation as we did. One thing that makes this restaurant unique is that there are actually cabins situated directly across from the restaurant that you can rent out and stay in known as the Cotton Gin Village. We were seated in one of the upstairs dining rooms with lots of wine on display. One draw about this place is their incredible selection of Texas wines. They also feature some Texas beers and great signature cocktails, even wine flights. We started with Ron YatesCabernet and a martini. They do offer several of the Texas wines by the glass, nothing from CA. There's only a choice of 10 entrées on the menu and 8 appetizers all of which are enticing. They do give you a sample of their carrot soup, but no complementary bread. I decided on the chicken fried ribeye and paired it with the Reddy cab. My wife had the grilled pork tenderloin medallions. The chicken fried ribeye was very tender with plenty of lobster chunks on top and no gristle whatsoever. The pork medallions were equally as delicious and the 3 cheese grits were a perfect pairing. We cleaned our plates and had no room for dessert. We enjoyed every bite and Kyle our waiter was exceptional as our server. We look forward to returning and trying something new off the menu. Perfect place for great food and well-made Texas wine. Informative photos and video included. read more

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I'll treat this as an update to a review I did in May of 2023. The experience this year was far better than what we experienced in 2023. This was my wife's birthday and we reserved a table for 6:30 pm which worked out perfectly after a long day of wine tasting. The atmosphere was exactly as we had experienced last time, but this time we sat inside the restaurant instead of outside. It was pleasant, not noisy, and had a very nice semi-formal dinner vibe. Our server (Edie) was very gracious and friendly. She quickly sat us and filled water glasses, brought menus and let us know that there were no specials (my thought was "after all this was a Wednesday night ;0)") There was a very nice card at our table wishing my wife a happy birthday, and Edie brought us a complimentary small serving of a very delicious soup (Roasted Carrot & Ancho); nice touch! I ordered a Hill Country Martini, which was delicious (ice cold with jalapeno-stuffed olives). They do have a date night special offering on the menu, but that would have been too much for us. We decided to each order a salad (I had the Steak Knife Wedge and my wife had the Tejas Ranch Caesar). We wanted to split the 14-ounce ribeye as we had a fairly decent lunch during our wine tour. The salads were large and full of great stuff! The wedge was loaded with chunks of blue cheese and bacon over ice cold lettuce. My wife's Caesar was delicious, and the dressing was perfect. Our steak was cooked to perfection (medium-rare) and served with mixed grilled veggies that were amazing. The steak was perfectly flavored, with amazing char, and mated perfectly with my martini. For dessert, we were provided a free piece of delicious cheesecake (birthday celebration for my wife) and it was very, very good! Overall, this was a much better experience than we had in 2023 and we will most certainly be back for more! Ambiance - 10/10 Service - 10/10 Food - 10/10 Value - 10/10 read more

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The Cabernet Grill must have new management since our last visit a few years ago. The space is exactly the same. Rustic but upscale, just barely enough parking for busy dinners. The roasted carrot ancho soup with spicy pepitas is not usually something I'd be tempted to order, but it was a wonderful taste to start. Texas twinkies are always a good idea. The buttermilk fried chicken thighs, were tasty and plentiful (three bone in thighs) and served with great sides. As always, a nice selection of Texas wines by the glass. read more

Must visit! Edie, our server, was wonderful! She was so personable and attentive, and she really made the experience stand out. The 10 oz strip was excellent, perfectly cooked and a great value. The flounder was a bit too fishy for my taste, so I'd probably skip that next time. Both sides, the three-cheese grits and mixed vegetables, were well prepared and flavorful. The lemon crème brûlée was incredible, even as someone who doesn't usually go for lemon, I loved it. The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is a great mix of modern with subtle Texas and wine-inspired touches. Overall, a great experience! read more

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Delightful dinner at Cabernet Grill this evening! Very cool place, unique venue, old country Texas style. Cabernet Grill has been serving up great grub for 20+ years. There's a reason! Christopher was our waiter tonight... well done! Complimentary sample of the carrot soup was very good! We opened with the wedge salad... on point! Throughout the meal we enjoyed Texas' own Heath Vineyards sparkling wine... delicious! We next tried the magic mushrooms... very different, but we went with the waiter's rec on that. Amazing! For entrees we shared the NY strip, smothered in gorgonzola and mushrooms, and the sautéed flounder in cream sauce, crawfish tails and capers. Both were over the top good! The blackberry crisp/Mexican vanilla ice cream dessert perfectly rounded out the meal. A small dish of complimentary chocolate mole covered almonds was awesome. Cozy, comfortable place, great and friendly staff, off the chart food, 5-stars all day everyday! Highly recommend Cabernet Grill! read more

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we had the opportunity to have our anniversary dinner at Cabernet Grill while in Fredericksburg for the weekend! The spot has a romantic yet comfortable vibe and is perfect for a date night or dinner! I was recommended the sous vide chicken and it did not disappoint! The chicken thighs were fork tender and the potatoes were delicious! My husband had a shrimp and they were also good! I'm not normally a seafood person, but I even had a few. We also had to drop biscuits and the roasted carrot soup as an appetizer and both were delicious. The soup was surprisingly satisfying and tasty! Service is great and our server has great recommendations! read more

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We enjoyed a wonderful 25th anniversary dinner here last summer. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and the adjoining bed and breakfast. Both are outstanding. The food and service at the restaurant are phenomenal. The wine is outstanding. The service is incredible. The atmosphere is cozy, inviting, and beautiful. You will not regret your visit here! read more

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This was an amazing experience. Wonderful service and delicious food. We loved the complimentary tasting of the carrot soup. Our server was able to recommend a perfect red with our entree. I highly recommend the bacon wrapped quail with grits. read more

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This is a really good place. Took a road trip from Houston and decided to give it a try and happy we did. Nice decor with that hill country vibe. And not too noisy either! Was promptly seated even though our party of four was 30+ minutes earlier than our reservation time. Waiter was professional, friendly and prompt in taking our pre-dinner cocktail order and providing menu options. We opted for the $95 per person tasting option wine pairing which was a really good bargain. You got to select 1 of 3 each appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert options. All excellent choices. Will I go back? Absolutely! read more

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We finally were in Fred on a night they were open. Got a great table off to the back. High ceilings and nice decor. The service was excellent. Loved the sip of carrot soup he brought out. Also loved all of the TX wine on the menu. More places should get with the program. I had the pan seared flounder with crab and crawfish tails. It was nice but a little over cooked. The wife had filet kabobs that were also nice. Good dining experience but I was expecting to be a little more wowed with the food. Took a piece of pistachio cheesecake home. Different. read more

Cabernet Grill - Pistachio cheese cake. - Seafood Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Great place! The restaurant was recommended by our hotel people and it did not disappoint. The waitress recommended the fried chicken, stating that it was the best fried chicken ever!! I always chuckle when a waitress recommends something as the best ever.... I have eaten a lot of food in a lot of places.... but I have to agree that it was the best fried chicken I have ever tasted (off my wife's plate). Overall a nice atmosphere. Not pretentious, but just good all the way around.... Some great drinks too... that always helps. I highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

Truly a 5 star experience all the way around. The setting and decor is rustic, fitting for the wine country. The service was far above average and I would say better than the typical upscale restaurant. The drinks were good, maybe not the greatest but we appreciated the ingenuity and the fact that all ingredients were Texas based. The food, this is where it really shines! Fried deviled eggs?? Never heard of such but they were amazing! A chicken fried steak.. pretty common in this area of the country but elevated with a lobster topped gravy. My wife had a grilled chicken dish and was very complimentary of the balsamic glaze and the mashed sweet potatoes. For dessert we had a baklava pistachio cheesecake. I'm a fan of pistachio and this was a great take on a cheesecake! My son ordered a salted caramel crème brûlée. He felt it could use a bit more browning on top as he didn't quite get the caramelization he was hoping for. We live about 2.5 hours away but this place might be enough to make us contemplate a day trip every few months. read more

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I went here on date night. The restaurant setting is very quaint. The service Edith provided was exceptional. But they failed on the food. Order the fillet of beef medium well. The chef decided to butterfly the fillet, over salted it and cooked it well done. I sent it back and after 20 minutes got my order. It does not take 20 minutes to remake my order. The rest of my party had already eaten. I NEVER got an apology from the manager for having ruined my evening. I will not be returning. read more

Cabernet Grill - Butterfly well done filet - Seafood Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Came here for an anniversary dinner and it was perfect! They text you before your reservation about a little bar on the premise for pre-dinner drinks which was a fun surprise. They had a Chex mix type snack mix at the bar that was so good and available for purchase in the restaurant. Inside is very cozy and nice. Soon after we sat down and ordered drinks they brought out a free sample of the carrot soup and it was so tasty. The fish with lump crab meat and crawfish was great. The bread pudding was amazing! Highly recommend for a nice dinner and great drinks in Fredericksburg. read more

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We ordered several appetizers and 4 main courses and all the food was fantastic. Our server was very professional and personable, and the restaurant had lots of unique areas that we all enjoyed very much. It's on the grounds of a cool Bed & Breakfast and the surroundings were interesting and fun. read more

Had to come leave a review so I can track this place down for next time. Honestly some of the best steaks we've ever had, and the appetizers were incredible as well. Ambiance and service can't be beat either. Don't skip this place when in town. read more

If you are the type of person who loves an interesting dish that you might not find else where - THIS IS THE PLACE. I think I will always think of the food we had here because it was seriously incredible. We ordered the peach goat cheese app, stunning flavors, especially with the honey. My boyfriend got the quail, was cooked and seasoned very well - not a gamey meat at all. Again, amazing consideration of flavors to combined - paired really well with the sweet potato mash. I got the fried chicken and my god, the most tender and juicy fried chicken I have ever had. I will say I rarely ever order fried chicken but the preparation is what the real deciding factor was and I have zero regrets. I didn't care much for the honey butter sauce, their brown gravy is truely where it's at. The slaw was citrusy and a delicious choice. I will say I was excited for the poblano butter beans and they were probably the must underwhelming thing of the meal, it might be because they are served along side the mashed potatoes so that's all i could really taste. Come here if you love a unique food experience, if you are a picky eater you will miss out on what they have to offer. Service was extremely attentive and friendly, the inside ambiance is like eating in a cabin somewhere in the woods. Low lighting, tons of wine fixtures. Rustic and moody. Will be returning on every fredericksburg trip! read more

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So good. Our friends made reservations here. They knew it was my birthday, so our server started talking about desserts right away. We had a very nice Cabernet recommended by him. I mean it is the name of the place. Did not disappoint. I'm pescatarian, so there wasn't a ton of choices for me. Picky eater, so that's the problem more than their menu. I knew I wanted to save room for dessert, so I ordered appetizer & soup. When you're seated, they bring everyone a sample of their carrot soup. O M G - so delicious. I would have been happy just ordering 3 cups of soup, but that would be a bit insane. Friends ordered entrees. I ended up ordering the Lump crab au gratin as my meal. Again, O M G. Served in an escargot platter, generous pieces or crab in melted butter covered in a layer of cheese. Seriously to die for. As I mentioned earlier, the carrot soup was phenomenal. I made the right choice & barely had room for dessert. Now the best part. The server recommended the butterscotch dessert. I decided on the Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake. Again O M G - it was so beautiful, I almost didn't want to eat it. This may be the best restaurant dessert I have ever had. Truly heavenly. Highly recommend - special place, for sure. I will definitely be back! read more

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Highly recommend checking out this place. The ambiance, environment were one of kind. The service was top notch. We started with chicken fried devil eggs. Seriously never thought of this idea but one of the best devil eggs. For dinner, I had the pork medallions. So tender and so much flavor. read more

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Spent an amazing anniversary dinner here. The food is delicious and the atmosphere was so cool. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us even though we arrived 45 minutes late. It could have been a disaster but they made it a very memorable experience. read more

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This place is awesome from start to finish. The ladies at the reservation desk are so sweet. Our waiter was extremely helpful with the menu. They gave us samples of the carrot soup, which was so good. We had the warm goat cheese, chicken fried ribeye, and the butterscotch bread pudding!! We were stuffed and extremely satisfied. We hope to come back and stay in one of the cottages one day soon. Great job guys, great customer service. read more

Cabernet Grill - Seafood Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

First time here at Cabernet Grill. Decor kind of rustic wine country. Eat inside or outside. We chose inside. We stay in Fredericksburg couple times a year, but have never been to this establishment, which has been around 23 years! Menu is manageable, so you don't get overwhelmed with choices. I had the bacon wrapped stuffed Texas quale, with sweet potato mash, arugula/beet/goat cheese salad; wife had the shrimp and grits with hatch chilies. Desert was Creme Brule. The drop biscuits with special butter and berry sauce, were the "bomb"! One of the best dinners we had in many years! Prices were not bad either...extensive Texas wine list, and great little bar. If in the area, highly recommend! Reservations suggested... read more

WOW! Our best meal during our 16 day vacation. The steak was cooked perfectly and was incredibly tender. The soup taste at the beginning of our meal was so good. We ordered the Texas Twinkies at the recommendation of our server and they were delicious as well. The entire experience was great - from the setting, to the server, to the food -- all of it was fantastic! read more

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Food never disappoints. We were here over a year ago and couldn't get reservations so we ordered to go and ate outside in the beautiful seating area in front of the restaurant. The chef is amazing food on point and great service. Must try the quail read more

Cabernet Grill - Grilled Lockhart Texas Quail - Seafood Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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What's the word for SOOOOO GOOD?! The place is exquisite looking and comfortable for special dining. We started with a complimentary shot glass of roasted carrot ancho soup which had me struggling not to order a bowl of it for my entree! We ordered two starters. 1. braggin' rights honey butter biscuits which reminded me fondly of our grandmother's love of making homemade biscuits for breakfast. These were amazingly good! 2. Warm Peaches and goat cheese on toasted artisan bread. It had honey on the side and a garnish floret of basil which I added to my second bite. Yum! Christopher was our kind, helpful waiter. We enjoyed Old Fashioned cocktails and he helped us make dinner selections. Now I'm sure everything here is good but I will forever order a steak. My sisters shared the chicken friend ribeye with lobster cream gravy and I ate the NY strip with mushrooms and blue cheese cream sauce. We shared bites. THESE WERE EASILY THE BEST STEAKS I'VE EVER EATEN! So tender and well seasoned. Mine was medium rare and melted in my mouth. We had cheese grits and sweet potato mash as sides, which were very good. On the way out I asked for the cook. His face fell for a second thinking I must have a critique, but no. I told him those were the best steaks I've ever eaten and would love to watch him make one. He smiled big but declined :) I'm going to try sous vide in vacuum bags when I get home. I live 4 hours away and can't wait too long for more steak like this! Run, don't walk, to Cabernet Grill for steak!!! 6 stars! read more

Wonderful place to go, the food is delicious, the service is great, and so is the ambience. Great place to go anytime or for a special occasion. Cindi P read more

This was the second time we had visited and it was just as good as the first! We went to the "Gin Mill Bar" before dinner and really enjoyed our drinks - and the bartender was very friendly and personable. The food at the restaurant was amazing - we enjoyed the soup "teaser" they offered (and wish we had a way to bring some home) and the menu selections were great - we wanted to try a number of different things. Will definitely return. read more

We arrived as a party of three at 5 pm and had to sit on the porch as the dining room was completely booked. Started off with an espresso martini as the old fashion was flavored. It had sufficient alcohol but not sufficient chocolate. We ordered the deep fried deviled eggs. Which had insufficient breading and no flavor. We did not finish them. I ordered the 16 oz ribeye which is over priced at 62. It was seared perfectly and cooked perfectly to medium rare. I had the mashed potatoes which could have been seasoned better. One guest had soda to drink and was charged full price for a third refill, $3.50 Other dishes ordered were the three cheese grits which were fairly good and would rather of had them instead of the mashed potatoes the bright spot was the service which was outstanding. I would not recommend read more

I really wasn't impressed overall by this restaurant. I made a reservation stating I was celebrating my 50th birthday there and only the hostess acknowledged it. Our server never said anything, did not offer a birthday dessert, and really knew very little about the menu- not impressed. The food was just ok, average. Not as tasty as expected. The best thing I had was the free soup shooter they brought out- that was delicious. It was a beautiful restaurant however with gorgeous water features on the way in. I ordered the chicken fried ribeye. It did not come with gravy for the potatoes so I asked for some and did not even get told I would be charged for that. The crust lacked crispness and the ribeye was more tough than tender. Potatoes were dry- hence needing the extra gravy. Honestly I won't give it another go. read more

Cabernet Grill - Chicken fried ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Beautiful environment, inside and outside. Immaculate service and delicious food. It was our anniversary and we both got the filet mignon and my husband got the veggies side and I, the sweet potato. His veggies were seasoned perfectly and grilled. My sweet potato mash was so tasty! The steak was an easy 10 out of 10! We got the bruschetta for an appetizer and it was delicious. The crème brûlée was nice, I feel like it tasted a bit like pumpkin pie but overall good and we definitely ate it all lol Can't wait to come back. read more

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We chose Cabernet Grill to celebrate our 20 year anniversary. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed and congratulated. Once we were at our table there was a card waiting for us signed by the staff. The personal touch spoke volumes to us. The decor was absolutely beautiful, warm and inviting. The food was so good and the portions were perfect. Our waiter, Kyle was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

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Most importantly, the food was great. We both did the Date Night menu, choosing the boudin balls, Texas twinkies, both salads, crab/shrimp cakes, and beef tenderloin kabab. We also ordered the biscuits, which were great. Food was fantastic, with the Texas Twinkie and beef tenderloin really standing out. Wine pairings were perfect as well. However, the service was really slow. It took approximately 30 minutes between courses, and we were more than ready to leave by the time we got to the dessert course. All in all, we were there for about 2 hours before asking for dessert in a to-go bag. Would definitely go back because of the great food, but we would hope for better service for the price point. read more

We loved this place. It checked all the boxes! Food, atmosphere and our server, Christopher was exceptional!

Service from Rych was amazing as was the food. We started off with the bruschetta and it was fresh and delish. Then had the chicken fried ribeye topped with lobster and the chile rubbed short rib with a side of the melt in your mouth biscuits. Dark chocolate panna cotta was to die for and so smooth. Drinks were refreshing. Nothing negative to say and it's also beautiful inside and out!! read more

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April 8, arrived and seated right away with a Birthday card, ordered our drink and the power went out. Edie was our waitress, she was excellent, we had the Carrot Acho Chili soup which was excellent! Power was out so we decided to have salads, I had the Ceaser which was fabulous and my husband had the wedge. Full and happy and the power came on. We ended up splitting the fried chicken thighs and butter beans, mashed potatoes and pickled slaw. All was excellent but could have done without the dill pickle slaw. Thank you for a good evening, great service and dang good food. read more

We have been coming to the Cabernet Grill every time we come to Fredericksburg for at least 10 years. We like to sit outside and enjoy the water features when the weather is nice. The wait staff and the service is always impeccable and the food never disappoints. The warmer carrot soup sampler at the beginning of the meal is like an edible warm hug. They continue to make investments to the property to enhance the overall experience read more

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Service was excellent, ambiance very nice, wine and alcohol choices Texas only. We asked for a slow turn-around. It didn't happen. We were rushed....the flounder was very fresh and quite pleasant. $$$$ We, however, will not be going back. read more

Miguel provided fantastic service. Hosts were welcoming and it was my birthday, I received a hand signed card from the whole staff with a picture of them, which was a nice touch. We were seated outdoors and had a nice view of the pond and cabins. The appetizers were delicious. Entrees were great, mine was a bit overcooked but corrected immediately when Miguel asked how I liked it. Would come back read more

Food and service beyond compare. The Chef is knowledgeable and approachable. A little pricy...well worth it

My husband and I made a reservation for 6:45. We have lived in FBG for 4 years, had never tried this place and always wondered what the hype was. Arrived on time. 2 people greeted us and both said they had to check on our table. Finally got seated upstairs. A couple came up about 5 minutes behind us. They were waited on before we were. We were about to walk out then our waiter came. Btw, they were NOT busy. We had enough time sitting there to decide what our whole order was. Took forever to get our drinks that came out the same time our salad did. The martini was flavorless even though ordered dirty. Waited on entrees...and waited... $62 filet was incredibly underwhelming but tasty. Not cooked as requested, I'd say half and half. Even if we wanted desert, we weren't going to get it there as we were ghosted by our waiter yet again. We had to forage ourselves for a to go container and ended up going downstairs to find out how to pay our bill. Our waiter came out of the kitchen, took our card and disappeared again. The bill finally came and we were given a sample of chocolate almonds. The ambience of the place was soured by the service. The place could use a cleaning and an update. Unfortunately, we will not return and it's a shame. If we want to spend that kind of money, we'll drive into San Antonio and be treated like royalty. read more

Cabernet Grill - The exit survey....we took it with us. - Seafood Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas