Convenient location, great service, knowledgeable servers, relaxing, and amazing drinks and food! We had the fried green beans and the cowboy oysters 10/10. The cowboy oysters were out of this world!! I also had the blackberry pomegranate mule, blackberry margarita, and the strawberry mojito which were all delicious. The fried shrimp were perfect and so flavorful. The peach cobbler was good but the banana foster bread pudding was the star of the show for sure. read more

Wow! Amazing food, slower, service, just OK old-fashion, but the fried green beans were to die for as was the short ribs. The ambience on the patio was very calm, and while it says dog friendly, it was a little too formal for our over friendly puppy to go to. They had a nice shady area with fans blowing to keep you cool. read more

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I need to be honest because Granite House has always been one of my family's favorite places to eat. In fact, the entire family of restaurants owned by this group is among our favorites. We are locals, we eat at these restaurants regularly, and one of the reasons we keep coming back is because the food and service are normally so good and consistent. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. We came in on a weekend with a party of eight for a family ladies' night out after attending a show at the theater. We knew it would be busy, which is why we made sure to be there early. We were the very first party on the list for dinner service at 5:00, everyone in our group was present, and we were the first table seated on the patio. Despite being seated first, we were the very last table to be greeted and have our drink orders taken. Every single table around us, all seated after we were, was greeted and had drinks ordered or delivered before anyone came to take our order. We watched this happen with more than 10 tables. Did our waitress stop by and tell us she would be with us? Yes, multiple times. Was she friendly? Absolutely. In fact, she has waited on members of our family before, both at Granite House and Sunrise, and has always taken wonderful care of us. That is part of what made this experience so surprising and disappointing. We were eight ladies enjoying a night out together, and we all wanted to order drinks. Instead, we sat watching every other table receive attention while we continued to wait. I hate to even think this, but the only explanation we could come up with was that, because we were a party of eight, an automatic 20% gratuity would be added to our bill regardless of the service we received. I truly hope that wasn't the reason, but when you're the first table seated and the last table served, it's hard not to wonder why. What makes this even more frustrating is that we are locals. We support these restaurants, bring our families and friends, and recommend them to others. In a town like Fredericksburg, word of mouth matters. Every one of us at that table has recommended Granite House and the other restaurants in this group because we've genuinely enjoyed them. But experiences like this are also what people remember and talk about. We weren't asking for special treatment because we're locals or because we were seated first. We simply expected the same attention and service that every other table received. Instead, we all felt pushed aside and unimportant. As for the food, three members of our party ordered the Slow Braised Short Ribs because they have always loved them. Unfortunately, all three said their meals were overcooked and dry. Personally, my food was great, and I have no complaints about my meal. I know restaurants get busy, especially on weekends, and I understand that a party of eight takes more time and attention. But we weren't late, we weren't difficult, and we weren't asking for anything unreasonable. We were simply a group of regular customers looking forward to a great dinner at one of our favorite places. I still love Granite House and want to continue supporting these restaurants. But this experience left a sour taste, not because of the food, but because of how overlooked we felt. When you're used to consistently good service somewhere, it's especially disappointing to leave feeling like your table just didn't matter. read more

The food was delicious. I wouldn't say service was wonderful, but they are very efficient. Order drink it's there quickly, then ordered app. Arrived quickly. Then ordered meal. Arrived quickly. Absolutely no waiting. Good food too. read more

Granite House Lounge - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This place has a home feel to it. I ordered a chicken plate that had a creamy dense sauce. It was delicious. I took a picture. The person that went with me had beef. But the chef did not cooked the meat medium rare. It was well done and it was still delicious . The Manager provided a compensation for the error. The Chef might have had an off day.. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I was too full to order desert. I will go back and try the banana foster. The table next to is ordered it. The desert was enough for 2 people to share. The establishment is beautifully decorated. I recommend this place. read more

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Great place. Got there around 6pm on a chilly windy evening. There was a couple fitting outside by the fireplace. We went in. Nice bar. Lots of rooms. Lots of people. They have a good drink menu, around $12. Wonderful server at our table. We decided to try appetizers only. Got the Bang Bang shrimp. Delicious and on a bed of salad. Fried oysters and artichokes was another good dish. Also got an order of onion rings - homemade and delicious. Will come back again to try sitting outside. read more

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My parents and I had a very good experience at Granite House recently. They are both "older" and can require extra patience from servers , but Maria did a great job of helping us that evening. The ceilings are low, the bar is boisterous and things can be a little loud. There is a patio area with fireplace that is a great respite from Main St. We shared some fried green beans and a Nee Orleans-style bbq shrimp to start. The order of green beans is massive and comes with a tasty dipping sauce. There are five big shrimp in the order, so be prepared to share accordingly. They do provide toast to soak up the yummy sauce. The chicken fried steaks are popular here and I can see why. Topped with a sunny side egg, the crust still stayed crispy and the portion was huge. We also had a Seafood Cobb salad , which my dad loved. read more

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Hand crafted & creative cocktails, savory fried green beans to start our meal and entrees you could share! You can sit outside in the lovely breeze of the evening or enjoy the cool of their inside seating. Fresh shrimp salad and a chicken fried steak not only bigger than my hand but is to die for! Great staff and warm ambiance make for a fun girls night or chill date night. read more

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In town for the weekend and many people raved about this place so naturally I had to try it. I love the outdoor patio seating yet I enjoy the rustic indoor saloon and old home vibe of their dining area. It almost feels like 2 different restaurants. All of the staff are super friendly, welcoming and attentive. They just had a way of making you feel welcomed. I love thet you can order drinks outside while you wait for your table. We ordered a few things on the menu. Drinks: Lavender lemon drop 9/10 something about Lavender just works with this drink. Very fragrant floral and refreshing Appetizer: Spinach artichoke dip 4/10 it was way too cheesy and barely any artichoke. Very different than what we're accustomed to when eating this dip. Entrees: Red fish 8/10 the cook was perfect and the shrimp and andouille sausage sauce paired well with the fish Beef tips 8/10 tender with good down home flavor definitely nostaligc to Sunday dinner with the family Dessert: Bread pudding 6/10 it was huge. We were expecting it to be warm Overall a nice dining experience, cool decor, awesome staff and wonderful location Note that it's street parking and reservations are highly encouraged read more

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My wife & I visited Granite House on a recent Fredericksburg anniversary trip on the recommendation from our Airbnb host and had a great visit. Overall, 1 of our favorite food stops on this trip! Our order consisted of 1 order of bang bang shrimp, 1 spinach & artichoke dip appetizer, a shared seared salmon dish (not pictured), 1 blackberry margarita (not pictured), & 1 blueberry mule (not pictured). For me, the best part of our order was the bang bang shrimp. If I get to go back I'll just order 2 of those & call it good! The spinach & artichoke appetizer was good, but offered a pretty standard flavor profile. The seared salmon was the best salmon dish I've tasted in a long time, paring nicely with the mashed potatoes & roasted veggies that came with it. Both cocktails were amazing, but my wife said the blackberry margarita was fantastic. The most negative thing about GH was extremely limited indoor seating availability & the lack of reservations, but now you've been warned. It was a short trip for us, but we will be back to GH on our next visit to Fredericksburg for sure. read more

Granite House Lounge - Bang Bang Shrimp - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Food, service and atmosphere was awesome... we loved everything we got and there was 5 of us... Salmon, Chicken marsala, CFS and shrimp and grits and fried green beans for an appetizer (picture below). read more

Granite House Lounge - Gigantic portion - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

I had the braised short rib and my wife had blackened salmon both were excellent. The service was good. Their fried green beans with parmesan were the best. Parking was tough, otherwise everything was top-notch read more

I had the best crab cakes! Not to mention the onion rings were also amazing! If you want a place that the locals enjoy this is the place!!

Granite House is a low lit (kind of romantic) atmosphere, inside of what looks like an old restored house. Definitely family friendly, but also date night friendly. We were quoted a 30 minute wait, but we only waited about 10 minutes. Our server was awesome! She recommended some great options and we tried a lot of different things as a group. The fried calamari with the artichokes was great. Well seasoned, a large portion and pretty tender all around. The spinach dip was mostly just cheese with a hint of spinach lol. Cool if that's what you like, I know I do. For entrees... My friend got the pork chop and WOW, it was so good. The sauce is everything! Highly recommend. My other friends had fried options, chicken fried chicken and fried seafood. Both really good flavor. And finally, I had the pasta with shrimp and mussels. Also, very good flavor but it was a little too salty for my liking. Overall, I would go back and try more. read more

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My husband and I went to Fredericksburg for our 20th wedding anniversary. We read reviews of several places for dinner and landed here. The dinner was delicious and the waitress was incredible! We shared we were there for our anniversary when we ordered the amazing peach cobbler. When she brought it out she said it was on the house for our celebration. The entire experience was wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

How have I not been here?? So darn good!! Food was . Service was perfect. Ambiance took back to New Orleans. We had old fashion and unsweet flavored tea, bbq shrimp as app and it was on point. You may want to order the bread basket with it for the sauce. Our dinner was braised short ribs w potatoes and veggies. We split this and it was plenty. Pics here also read more

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If you're looking for a great outdoor patio for an evening drink - this is the place. Attentive service, great cocktails, and appetizers to nibble. read more

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Lovely little place with a great atmosphere. Service was great and we were sat quickly. We split a Cesar salad to start, I had the bang bang shrimp and hubby had fish and chips. Everything was good and cooked well. Draught beer selection was a little limited, but found something easily. Will definitely be back again! read more

Granite House Lounge - Bang bang shrimp and fish & chips - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

On a busy Saturday in Fredricksburg where there were no open reservations left, we just walked up and were able to get a table for two in about 15 minutes. We ordered the Ruby red cosmo and the Grand old fashioned.... Both excellent!! Had the Bruschetta as a starter, it was large and so delicious! The thing that put it over the top was the balsamic glaze that was drizzled on it. Our entrees were the beef tips with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies. And the chopped salad sans the salami (they were out). The beef tips were cooked perfectly medium rare and tender, the mashies were very good. The best thing about the dish was the mushroom gravy... man, I would have eaten that as a soup. The salad was great even without the salami. We had outstanding service! And our entrees arrived literally 10 minutes after we ordered them. What a great restaurant! read more

We walked from our hotel to here... and straight up, this place was bustling. Modern, southern food is what they specialize in. They have limited hours - 5-9 pm daily, not sure which days they're closed. Lots of outdoor patio seating, with limited seating in the small house that's been converted into a restaurant. We opted to wait for a table indoors, for a much cooler temp. We were seated near the noisy busy bar indoors. The noise level was pretty high, and the people at a table near us were super loud. But, our sever, Bobby was the best! Friendly, helpful, and checked on us frequently. He made recommendations on dinner, since we had no clue. The special of the day- pesto chicken fettuccine- This sauce was too creamy and reminded me more of an Alfredo sauce consistency. I didn't care for it. Chicken fried steak- Kobe beef fried and gravy'd up with mashed potatoes and green beans. Pretty good. Drinks were solid and reasonable. Loved my coconut lime mojito and the mule was awesome. Great service, great cocktails, and good food. read more

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Food and drinks were delicious! It did take a while to get seated but that's expected in a tourist town. Great service! We got seated outside and it was a beautiful evening! Would come again! read more

Granite House Lounge - Beef tenderloin tips w/ gravy on the side + virgin blackberry margarita‍ - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Loved our dinner here at Granite House Lounge! Gorgeous outdoor patio despite the crazy amount of mosquitos visiting Fredericksburg the same weekend we were. We ordered the artichoke dip for starters and a variety of cocktails. The menu is inclusive of many dietary restrictions. For dinner I ordered the chicken masala over mashed potatoes and a side of asparagus. YUM! It was such a great decision given that it was my first time here. Our toddler loved the large trees out on the patio and the rest of our party enjoyed their meals. 5/5 highly recommend you make a visit! read more

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Excellent food with a cajun influence. The BBQ Shrimp appetizer is amazing. We had pork chop and steak bites for dinner. Cooked well but lacked a little seasoning. The restaurant does not do reservations or call ahead searing, meaning you will probably have a wait. We checked in and were told 45 min, we waited roughly 15 min before being seated. While waiting there is a cocktail waitress to order a drink while you wait. read more

Today, my wife and I went for dinner right after checking into our hotel. The restaurant was just a three-minute walk away. When we arrived, the hostess seated us promptly without any wait. We chose to sit inside, though there is outdoor seating available, which seemed quite popular on this perfect July day in Texas. Our waiter was very attentive, ensuring we had enough water and were ready for more cocktails if needed. My wife ordered the chicken Marsala, and I had the chicken fried steak. Both dishes came with green beans, carrots, and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were especially delicious and complemented the meals well. The cocktails were also excellent, though they were potent enough to sneak up on you if you had too many! Overall, my wife and I had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area. The Southern flavors were spot on! read more

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If the weather permits, the outdoor seating at Granite House Lounge is lovely with stately trees and an openness you just can't beat. While we needed up enjoying our dinner inside, the ability to wait outside until your table is ready, with cocktails and appetizers is a really smart set up. We started with a few cocktails and some fried oysters and artichokes on the patio before moving inside for dinner. With an hour wait on the Friday night we visited, this was a welcome option. Moving inside, the place feels old-worldly and warm albeit a bit dark and small. Especially compared to outside. For dinner, opted for the chicken fried steak with a house salad and it delivered. Sounds strange to mention but the pickled red onions on the salad were so good, I spent the rest of the trip looking for them in a local shop just in case. The staff was friendly without being intrusive and it was a great way to kick off our weekend in Fredericksburg. read more

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GET THE ONION RINGS. I have never had anything quite like them before and I re-branded them "chicken-fried onion rings" in my head b/c the crust was like fried chicken, bettered and very crunchy. We came here on a recommendation from a gal at a winery, she said they have a different pasta special every night, so we called to see what it was that night and it was a chicken, spinach, bacon cream sauce fettuccine. We also got a salad to round out the meal and were to split it all between us. The restaurant is a bunch of little rooms, I am guessing this place was a home in a previous life. The pasta was good, but a little salty and heavy, but plenty of it. The salad was fine. read more

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Our favorite spot in Fredericksburg Everytime we come here the service is great and everyone is friendly. Bobby (the manager) is always making sure things run smoothly and there is good communication between all the staff. If something isn't just right he makes it so. We try different specials most of the time. Anything they do with Ahi Tuna is delicious, currently they have them as a starter in nacho form. They have some great salads on the menu. I love their salmon. We haven't met anything we don't like. I enjoy their Blackberry Margarita and my guy gets the Coconut Mojito. Recently they had a carrot cake as a seasonal dessert, it was awesome. Now since it is peach season, they have peach cobbler (also wonderful). The desserts are LARGE portions. Also if you split the entree (two plates) they charge a little extra but you get more and it's a good helping. We've sat outside on a nice day, at the bar, and in both the side rooms inside. All are nice, it's intimate. Sometimes it's loud but that doesn't bother us. Everyone is having a good time and enjoying good food. read more

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On a weekend trip to Fredericksburg, needed a place for a first night's dinner. Granite House was highly recommended and while busy (20-40 minute wait for walk ups for two), they have an outdoor patio where they'll serve drinks and appetizers, so we sat down and settled in. We started with drinks and their fried artichokes and oysters. Both were excellently cooked, but Texas Gulf oysters are very, very mild flavored. We ended up inside for dinner and both wanted the Kobe beef chicken fried steak. Again, well done in terms of ingredients and technique, from the steak to the roasted veggies. The only two downsides were the inside is very crowded/tight, and the Caesar salad didn't have any anchovies - it was more of a creamy Caesar dressing. Service was fine, drinks were on point and portions were respectable without being overly kitschy. Would definitely recommend for a relaxing evening night in Fredericksburg. read more

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Food was excellent. Ambience on the patio was quiet and relaxing. They have lots of pecan trees and white fairy lights which makes it feel fun and magical. Food came out FAST and I was a bit worried because of how quickly it arrived but it was very good. Prices are a little high for what you get but it's a tourist town. Great service. No complaints. read more

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Always a great experience... reasonable prices, quality food, nice atmosphere and good service. It's been our go-to place for dinner for years. Clientele tend to be happy and friendly also. read more

Party of 5. Outside has lighting, heaters and a chimney fire. Very pretty. Inside the tables are close together but that was the only downside. We tasted each other's entrees and all were good tasting and fairly priced. Our server was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Great experience. We will be back. read more

Spent the evening at Granit House in Fredericksburg and was not disappointed in any way. Our group ordered the pasta special, short ribs, fish and chips, and blackened Salmon along with some starters. All entries were excellent, delivered hot and delicious. Our waiter/bartender - Bobbie kept attention on us as well as several other tables in a packed barroom and never stopped moving. We felt taken care of in a packed house which is very unusual. Overall an excellent dining experience that I would recommend and return to when in town. The restaurant is smallish and does not take reservations so you should arrive a bit early and may need to wait which will be well worth your time. read more

Great choice for Southern and home-style cooking, with daily specials providing change-ups like pasta and Chicken Florentine. Wonderful al fresco dining in nice weather. Expect to wait if you're visiting on the weekend, as reservations are not accepted. We try to get there 30-45 minutes before we want to eat and enjoy a glass of wine on the front patio while we wait. Consistency friendly service and good food. Located a few blocks off the main thoroughfare, it draws a mix of locals and visitors. read more

Granite House Lounge - Pasta special - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We really enjoyed our dinner here. The food and service were excellent. It was nice sitting on the pet friendly patio. We will definitely return. read more

The restaurant is decorated with tasteful and unique artwork. Service was top notch and our order came out really quickly. We had a great meal there and enjoyed the ambiance. Beautiful outdoor seating is available for cooler times. I had the Marsala chicken and my wife had braised beef tips. read more

Granite House Lounge - Chicken Marsala - Southern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Salmon Caesar was very good, and a huge portion. Meatballs, as an appetizer, was perfect. The wait was long, but the bar waitress took care of us. read more

This place was hopping on a Saturday night. We were quoted a 50 minute wait and I know it wasn't that long. They have a great waiting area in the shade were they offer drinks while you wait. The drinks are delish but I had a cucumber one that I couldn't taste the alcohol in at all. My husbands drink was very good and you could def taste it in his. We were sat at a cute two top table close to the bar. If the table hadn't wobbled this would be a 5 star review. I HATE a wobbly table. Fix it! We ordered onion rings for an appetizer and they were spot on. Hubs had the chicken fried steak and I had the chicken Marsala for dinner. Both were delish! read more

Food was delicious! Love that it was a hop, skip and jump from our hotel. Our server was nice and attentive. We sat outside under the light-stringed pecan tree. Was a romantic vibe! read more

We absolutely love the Granite House! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of great vibes. The to die for salad which was a special was a pear salad that was out of this world! The greens were fresh, the cheese added the perfect touch of creaminess, and the flavors came together beautifully. The BBQ shrimp! It was served in a creamy, flavorful sauce that was so good, you could literally drink it. Every bite was perfection. The service was top-notch. Whether you're a local or just passing through Fredericksburg, Granite House is a restaurant you can't miss. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service -- this place has it all! read more

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I ordered the shrimp bacon wrapped i dont know what for appetizer and it was amazing! The sauce stayed on the table for the rest of the dinner because It was that good! I got the blacked salmon and I 10/10 recommend. Our service was great read more