We loved it! The wine was delicious to both the dry wine AND sweet wine drinkers of the group!…read more It was a beautiful day and we sat out by a pond! Definitely going again!!

Great little place where you can learn to cook like a chef. Fantastic place with all the BBQ…read moresauces and so much more. If you go out back there's a small private lake. Try the food your mind will explode. Super delicious everything you try you'll want to buy it all. Don't forget the wine!

This may be the best store I have ever been in. They have…read morean amazing variety of snacks and treats and cookware. They also have samples of pretty much everything that they offer. Usually I love it when stores offer samples because it's easy for me to weed out the things that I thought I might have wanted, but then didn't enjoy. At Lock Stock & Barrel, it's damning, because each item tastes better than the last and I start filling my arms with more than I can carry! If you're not careful, you will spend a fortune in here... But if you are careful, where's the joy? The only suggestion I have for this place is that they start carrying their shirts in larger sizes. In addition to the syrups and honey and dips in my arms, there was also a shirt I wanted to pile on the top of my haul but I had to forgo that one because their largest size was a medium :( Definitely bring your tastebuds and your sense of adventure and of course your wallet and have a great time here!

My husband and I visited Lock Stock & Barrel while walking on Main Street. We walked in and walked…read morearound. We were drawn in by the Specialty Foods. The store is bright and well lit. It has salsas, jams, spices, and a variety of other things. They also have tasters if you want to try some of the items, a bakery and a small sitting area. My husband and I decided to buy some of their jams. As we checked out the person that worked behind the counter was friendly. Overall Lock Stock & Barrel is a store that has a variety of local and specialty foods with friendly people that work there.

What a cool place! My husband picked this restaurant to take us for Valentine's Day dinner. It…read moredid not disappoint! The food was outstanding (we had the Cesar salad, filet mignon with shrimp and mushrooms and cheesecake with raspberry sauce for dessert) It was seasoned and cooked to perfection and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a great place! We will be coming back in the future.

For my father and me, the allure of Wrangler's Prime Rib Barn in Fredericksburg was backed by the…read moreweight of an overall 4.7-star Yelp rating and a glowing endorsement from Tanji Patton, a fellow gourmand whose opinion I've grown to trust. I watched her recent "Good Taste" feature wherein she interviewed a full dining room of beaming patrons and commended the menu's standouts, painting a picture of a hidden gem that warranted a 90-minute drive from San Antonio. Our experience with Wrangler's began two weeks prior. A significant communication snafu regarding our reservation threatened to derail our plans before they even started. However, the owner salvaged the situation by issuing a $100 credit for the confusion. It was a kind, generous gesture of good faith that smoothed over the initial frustration and heightened our anticipation. Unfortunately, the goodwill established by the owner's gesture could not save the lunch that followed yesterday. To say my father and I were disappointed would be a gross understatement. In lieu of my typical journalistic style, I'll list and review each item individually. Caesar salad (1.5/5.0): The salad my father received bore little resemblance to the one featured prominently on Wrangler's website. The photo on the website (also posted on Yelp by the business owner) features green, leafy romaine stalks topped with dressing and what appear to be fried onions or shallots. At least 1/3 of the lettuce head my father received--cut lazily into two halves--consisted of hard, unpalatable white ribs. The dressing, which my father described as merely serviceable, sat in a pool at the bottom of the bowl, leaving the lettuce largely undressed. The accompanying crostini were stale and borderline inedible. Prime rib spring rolls (1.5/5.0): The allure of thinly sliced, desiccated prime rib stuffed into spring rolls was lost on me, but our server recommended them enthusiastically. The rolls looked and tasted oily, likely a result of being fried at too low a temperature. They sat in a bath of honey mustard that overpowered the dish and rendered the bottoms of the rolls a mushy mess. A garnish of raw carrots and cilantro added crunch but little else. Suggestion: pair the spring rolls with a cheese sauce and top them with *pickled* carrots to add some brightness and acidity. Smashburger (2.0/5.0): The patties were dry and tough from the center to the edges. My father detected little to no seasoning on the burger. The bottom bun functioned more like a sponge for the copious amounts of grease from the patties and sautéed onions. The accompanying fries, while acceptable, were standard cuts, not the intriguing sidewinder fries pictured on Yelp. Ribeye lunch special (1.0/5.0): This was unequivocally one of the worst ribeyes I've eaten in my life. If you follow my reviews, then you know I've ordered ribeyes from steakhouses of varying price points, so I know what constitutes a great steak. Unfortunately, the ribeye I received at Wrangler's ticked none of the boxes. It was tough, unseasoned, and consisted of approximately 40% gristle and huge globs of unrendered fat. See my attached photo for proof. The steak needed a hotter grill to render the fat (which should have been trimmed better initially) and produce the desired Maillard reaction. The salad that accompanied the steak was overdressed with what tasted like a balsamic vinaigrette. It was too sour and overpowering for me to stomach. The reviews on Yelp and Google are almost unanimously positive, so I am clearly in the minority. The interior features a lovely view of the adjoining vineyard, so at least that's a positive. Maybe we caught the restaurant on a bad day, or maybe the predominantly older clientele, most of whom strike me as locals, simply lack perspective and have no basis for comparison. Whatever the case, I cannot recommend Wrangler's Prime Rib Barn.

Love Dutchman's! Great meats, sides and customer service!! I'm so glad I don't live far from it.read more

Limited selection but Meat quality great. May or may not return due to Very rude employee.read more

My husband and I went into Rustlin Robs Texas Gourmet Foods while walking on Main Street. We walked…read morein and walked around. We were drawn in by the variety of Preserves and Peanut Butters. The store has some really cool toy decor as well as other decorations throughout and all kinds of stuff you can buy. I noticed a variety of preserves, mustards, salsas, peanut butters, exotic meats as well as other things. My husband and I decided to buy some preserves. Checking out was quick and easy. The person working the register was friendly. Overall Rustlin Robs Texas Gourmet Foods has a variety of local and specialty Foods with friendly people that work there.

Obsessed. Our son brought us some chipotle blackberry sauce…read moreback when he visited. As soon as we tried it, we knew we were gonna order more. We didn't even realize that it was in Fredericksburg until we were in town. What a nice surprise!! We honestly tasted and purchased way too many items but they were all SO good. Staff was super friendly and very helpful and the place was packed full of deliciousness. Everything was organized and lit up perfectly. It definitely gets crowded later in the day so I'd suggest going first thing.

I hate when I can't get a receipt! It is so frustrating. Put paper in your fuel pumps before you…read moreleave for the night. It really isn't that difficult. We pumped gas & it said "See Cashier for Receipt"... How would I do that? The store was closed. Ugh. A positive note is that the tub/container w window cleaner was actually clean w clean water. The gas pumps were also very well lit.

Any convenience store with a walk in beer fridge is almost a guaranteed 4 star spot. I mean, isn't…read morethat one of the best parts of living in Texas? ;-) In addition to the Beer Barn, there is a trough of iced brewskis and a doable wine selection. You can grab your standard gas station fare (chips, candy etc.) treat yourself to a sammie at Opa's Meats deli. Would I eat off the bathroom floor? No. But if you have realistic expectations about facilities available in B.F.E. Texas, you'll be a-ok. All in all, this spot gets better every time I stop in.

Opa's is familiar to anyone shopping for sausage at the supermarkets in Central Texas. However,…read moreeven if you've tried their signature bratwurst, it's definitely worth stopping by this uniquely cute deli/store. Parking can be found at one of two small lots at the front/side of the building. Signs will direct you to the front door. Inside, the store is on the small side but immaculately clean. There's cold cuts, pickled vegetables, and all of their meat/sausage selections. Only about 4-5 are sold in the supermarket, but here you can find their entire selection, including an intriguing smoked beef or pork tenderloin. The store owners are friendly and have a lot of knowledge on their products. Definitely worth a stop during a trip to F'burg!

Walked in on a Monday to get a custom deli sandwich. I LiTeRaLlY had to unhinge my jaw to take a…read morebite! This sandwich was jam packed with flavor and toppings. Grabbed a specialty soda and this meal put me into a food comma . Definitely recommend checking out their website/menu!

A great place for peaches. My wife complains that the Fredericksburg peaches we get at HEB are not…read moreas good as Georgia peaches. I accepted the challenge. We usually go up to Fredericksburg to go to Augusta Vin for a tasting. She was a little disappointed when I pulled into Eckhardt Orchards. I'm not a fan of cling peaches. I was excited to see the Harvester freestone peaches were available. They are definitely a larger peach. They also have a lot of other produce available, but the target was peaches this time. It's always nice and breezy here. So I bought some Harvester peaches with the intent of making a peach crisp. Skins on for me. My wife and I tasted the peaches that I was cutting up. I have to say, some of the best peaches we have tasted. Intense peach flavor. I made the peach crisp and our guests remarked about the intense peach flavor. This is a must stop when driving to Fredericksburg.

Driving to Fredericksburg to buy peaches in season is one of those chores that I relish doing in…read morethe morning. Their store on 87, outside of Fredericksburg proper is a 25 minute drive from our house in the hill country. We do this every weekend during peach season - from mid-May to mid - September. There is nothing like eating fresh peaches from Fredericksburg and Eckhardt has been providing great peaches from their peach orchard. From the clingstone varieties in May until the freestone varieties in June, July and August, their peaches are top notch. Also, they sell cantaloupes, squashes, tomatoes and other vegetables in season. The watermelons are big and juicy. I believe they get them from other farms in the valley. If you want to have an adventure, drive to their store in Fredericksburg and enjoy. They have the friendliest folks working there and will help you with any questions. If you ask, they will carry what you bought to your vehicle! I just love going there every weekend or any chance I get to buy fresh peaches!

Very disappointed in that Wildseed Farms adds a Tip to purchases made at the gift shop there. I…read moremade two separate purchases; one inside the gift shop and one in the outdoor garden center. Both purchases included a tip, without my knowledge or consent. I emailed them, asking why a tip is automatically added onto the gift shop purchases, and never received a reply. At this point in time, they will no longer get any more business from me.

Finally made the trek over to check out Wildseed Farms. We came across this place accidentally as…read morewe were leaving Enchanted Rock. At that time, there was nothing going on and nothing growing so we decided to come back around when spring was happening. So this time around, definitely more popular, more cars and people wanting to check the place out. Essentially I was expecting this to be more of a field of flowers. But, it's basically that (although there wasn't much of it yet, just some flowers to see) and garden decor, pots, gifts, wine, pickled things, plants and LOTS of wildflower seeds to plant at home. The plants, some were decently priced, most were a little pricier. Just depends on which ones. Majority of the ones we wanted were a little better price wise vs going to home depot, at least we think so! We walked around the adventure trail (since it was free) to get some steps in and have the kids burn some of their energy out while roaming around (minus my toddler, she would want to run away and fast haha so I changed my mind on that idea). The trail itself was open, spacious and a great way to get some fresh air. You can be lucky enough to catch some glimpses of some flowers that could be sprouting out even though there's not much! The shops: they had different types of store fronts, one for food/snack/pickled items alongside a small cafe where you can order beer and wine, another for more accessories, clothing and some planting items too! They had standing wine tasting area near the trail walking area if you want to walk around with some wine. Parking: so much parking, so definitely not to worry although I can image it being more difficult when the flowers really bloom in their field.