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    Mendelbaum Cellars

    3.8 (100 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Abraham red wine
    George S.

    We joined the wine club here about a year ago on an impulse stop. Although we really enjoy the wines, the atmosphere and staffing could really use some improvement. Like many of the other wineries on 290, they they started catering more and more to the wine van/bus tours leaving no room for wine club members. Most of the other wineries have a special area for members so they can enjoy their wines without all of the bachelorette parties coming in and out. Unfortunately, this place doesn't and the acoustics in their building are horrible so it's extremely loud. They weren't staffed up enough to handle it. and one of the staff members almost started a fight with a member of our party because he was so stressed out. Because of our work schedules we have a lot of flexibility and maybe will stop coming on the weekends. But the wines are that good

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    Grace R.

    Stay away from this place. The food is disgusting. The owner and wife are RUDE. The wine is BAD. Since they're Jewish, you'd be "obnoxious" if you try to pray before eating your meal. One of my friends (female) asked the husband to turn to our side too to explain what he was saying to the other group; he said, "quiet, I'm talking to the MEN now." While the wife is explaining us about a couple of wines and we are listening, she suddenly yells to get out. I tried to ask her what is happening, and she yells at me "get out... if you're gonna argue with me!" So I tell her, "ma'am am trying to have a conversation, you're screaming and talking over me, I'm just trying to have a conversation to figure out what happened." I was trying to talk to her like an adult because I'm honestly confused about what's going on. So she goes, "you were being LOUD from the beginning" (for context, the groups on the other side of the room were dropping and breaking their wine glasses at least 3 times and made a HUGE celebratory noise each time). When they told us to he quiet --on a rather disrespectful manner-- when we were praying, we kept it quiet from there on. So I tell her, ma'am I think there's a misunderstanding, we aren't being louder than that group when I'm next to you and can barely listen to what you're saying over them. Which was fine, this was supposed to be a fun tour, everyone was trying to have fun. We only matched the energy of the room and when we were told to keep it quiet, in the middle of PRAYING, we did. She was LITERALLY explaining wines to us before she transformed into an rhino ogre. Racists, sexists, and rude. Only way to describe them. I guess they were in a bad mood because from a bus full of people no one would buy their crap. They were mad at us for no reason and irritated at our presence, mind you, paying customers, because we prayed.

    Starla W.

    I love wine tasting and Mendelbaum was such a great experience. I came here as part of a 3 stop wine tour. The wines we tried were amazing! I walked away purchasing one bottle that I will save for a special occasion.

    Tomasa R.

    Okay, let's get into it! Location- off of E US-290, Fredericksburg, TX. Near stonewall, and also pretty close to Austin and San Antonio. We came as a part of a wine tour and had lunch here delivered from an Italian restaurant. The food was great but we could not enjoy it, due to the fact it was lord of the flies in there, literally infested with flies. So we ended that visit early because it was disgusting. Disappointing. Service- The young man that there was nice, he was from Israel and someone in our group was too. He got to speak with his family on the phone and that was pretty cool. Taste- The wines were good nice sweet and dry red, whites, and blush wines. Overall- I am sure I would have loved this place but the flies ruined the entire tasting and experience.

    Moira B.

    We stopped here on our Fredericksburg wine tour and it had, hands down, the best wines of all the places we tried (and we went to a LOT of wineries). The wine was great and the young man doing the tasting was very knowledgeable. They also had bread and their own olive oils available to sample and purchase and they were DELICIOUS. The atmosphere and decor were spot on, and made the experience all the more enjoyable. I will agree with some other reviewers that there were some flies but they weren't that much of a problem for us. If you're doing a Fredericksburg wine tour you can NOT skip this spot for great wine, atmosphere, and service.

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    Everything was amazing. Great host, customer service and very educational. I would highly recommend this venue

    Inside the tasting room
    Diana G.

    We all loved this place. They had wines that we all enjoyed. Plus the customer service was excellent. We tried a few of their Texas wine, but also go to sample the ones from Israel. A nice plus is the complimentary cheese plate you get with each sample. They also have olive oils for purchase. You do get to taste them prior to buying. The tasting room is pretty big. They have areas to relax at. On some days they have live music. Don't pass this place up

    One of the bottles we bought from the winery
    Yitshak S.

    The truth is that I was amazed at how good Israeli wine is! And without insulting the local quality but the Israeli quality is really good and that's what this winery seemed to specialize in, I tasted a number of wines and embodied them so I could not help but buy more to take home, At the pleasant welcome given by the winery owner and the amazingly invested and portable design of the place just counts the whole visit and makes me not want to leave, And when in addition to that the owner of the place gave us a discount on the purchase which made me decide that I would come back here again and would be very happy to taste more wines from their selection (which I really did afterwards :) So for those who want a successful winery in the Frederiksburg area (which is already full of wineries) and for those who are looking for a kosher winery then I think he is the only one - without a doubt he must not miss this winery

    Jaclyn L.

    There are llamas on property! LLAMAS!!!!!! And apparently one is feisty and runs away, so it's not odd to see the workers run outside and catch her. BAHAHAH! I wish I was joking it's hilarious! Also, these wines are from the holy land, well not all, some are from Texas. They're all named after Old Testament stories, which makes you feel less guilty about getting smashed. (Especially on a Sunday like we are! It's worth a check out, it's intimate and tasty and when will you ever get to taste Israeli wine?!?!?

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    Robin F.

    I have known the owner for decades and he's a bit gruff and getting crankier as he ages but he has a heart of gold ! Just be patient and give his establishment a chance. He won't forget you and you will have a great and honest experience for you and your whole family! Bring the kids....you're family now. Highly recommended!

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    Leticia S.

    We came here on our first stop on a Texas Winos tour event. So far, so good. We had options of sweet or dry. The wines tasted of really good quality. I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet wines were not overly sweet and the dry choices had hints of sweetness to them. My favorites were the Promised Land and the Mare Pink. Also, the land and the building are absolutely gorgeous.

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    7 years ago

    Best wine I have ever had I'm absolutely obsessed with Exodus wine I order every month

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    10 years ago

    Very friendly staff & amazing wine! I love how they explain how they make the wine. Highly recommend this winery!

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    9 years ago

    Absolutely love this place! We are wine members and feel like family here! If you are on the 290 wine road, this place is a must stop!

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    This little tasting room is very welcoming. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and the wine was top rate. Highly suggested.

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    11 years ago

    Wonderful wines, personable staff! Would defiantly recommend this wine. Love the Abraham

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    Duke the singer and his Stache literally made the day. Purple olive oil rocked my pallet and the wine ISRAELI good

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    Unique winery along the Texas Wine Trail. You must try, you will not be disappointed!

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    9 years ago

    They cheap the customer out of the glasses of wine, they don't have a system of monitoring of anything. Bad customer service

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    10 years ago

    Excellent service , tal was very knowledgeable and wine was excellent . Must try the slingshot .

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    Vaudeville

    4.3
    (997 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    What a lovely place! The restaurant is full of charm, and the food was simply amazing. We enjoyed…read moreevery minute and will definitely be back.

    First time at Vaudeville. We were walking by and saw that the daily special was Buttermilk Fried…read moreChicken, we are always looking for good fried bone-in fried chicken, so we went downstairs to give it a try. Vibe is euro-bistro and the staff is perfectly attentive. Prices are high, but honestly aligned to the quality of the food, at least the dishes we had were worth the prices. Food: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, with Onion/Bacon flash fried collard greens, whipped potatoes and house gravy and Jalapeno Cornbread for $32 Reuben on Marble Rye for $24 16oz Stella Artois for $10 We agreed that the fried chicken (5/5) was the best we could remember having. Whipped potatoes (5/5) were light, fluffy and perfect taste/texture. The gravy was like brown butter (5/5). The collard greens (5/5) were flash fried and if you've never had them like this, it's like eating collard green potato chips. Cornbread (3/4) was a bit too delicate and sweet for our taste. You couldn't pick it up without it falling apart. The Ruben (3/5). My wife loves a good Ruben sandwich. This one had the makings of a good one, but they use a Thousand Island sauce (too much of it) on the sandwich, and it hides the flavor of the meat. Next time we would ask for the sandwich without the TI sauce, see if that improves the rating. The sandwich came with house made potato chips (5/5), a small house salad with vinaigrette (5/5) and a large, pickled cucumber. I know, that's a pickle, but these are cucumbers that have gone maybe a third of the way through the process, so the cucumber taste is really prevalent. Lastly, we had the Creme Brulé (3/5) for dessert. It was nice, but the custard was coffee and caramel flavored, and we prefer the standard custard look and flavor. The caramel should come from the top layer, not the custard. The top layer was a bit too thick as well. We liked it, just didn't love it. Overall, quality food, service and vibe with prices that are aligned to more special occasions than everyday eating out. We'll be back to try the Monday Crawfish Etoufee and the Tuesday Duck Confit daily specials...look too good to pass up.

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    Downstairs dining room
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    Beef Carpaccio
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    Barons CreekSide

    Barons CreekSide

    4.9
    (133 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    We had a great time! My wife and I have been planning mystery trips for Valentin's Day weekend for…read moreabout 10 years now where the other person has no idea where or what we will be doing. This year was mine to plan and we had a GREAT time! We LOVED the cabin and its proximity to Main Street. I will be releasing a YouTube video to my travel channel in the coming weeks covering our stay at Barons Creekside Rhine Falls Swiss Cabin and weekend in Fredericksburg. You can catch it here: https://youtube.com/@adventureswithmrhayes?si=Mi8ZSXvLpW7Nelzi Update: March 9, 2026 The first of the video series went live this past Saturday. You can start the series here: Episode 1, Valentine's Mystery Trip "The Clues" https://youtu.be/vCF5gB7N3Ig?si=vbEPzzT19mnUzWfb

    After arriving on a Sunday evening and finding a VRBO that was not cleaned and not as advertised,…read morewe desperately searched for pet-friendly lodging for our week-long trip. After finding a couple of places closed, we called Barons Creekside. Best thing we ever did! We spoke to Lasca, who was actually out with her family for dinner Despite this, she got us set up in the cutest farmhouse, gave us directions and instructions to get in, and after her dinner was over, she stopped by to check if we needed anything. The excellent service did did not stop there. We were treated like family, and we really enjoyed walking the beautiful, scenic grounds and hanging out at "The Club" on property! Next time we go to Fredericksburg, we know where we will stay - at Barons Creekside!

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    Barons Creek Vineyards

    Barons Creek Vineyards

    4.2
    (472 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Had another great visit to Barons Creek Vineyards, and it continues to be one of our go-to spots…read morewhen we're in town. Always consistently good. The staff is knowledgeable and they do a great job walking you through the wines and making recommendations based on what you like. We had the Zinfandel and the Sauvignon Blanc--both were excellent. The Zinfandel was bold and smooth, and the Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and refreshing. Honestly, they never miss here. This place nails the Fredericksburg wine country vibe. Relaxed, clean, and just the right balance of upscale and comfortable. It's easy to settle in and lose track of time. We'll definitely be back--this is one of those spots that's reliably great every time.

    I had an amazing experience at Barons Creek Vineyards thanks to Mathew Hansen. From the moment we…read morewalked in, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand without being overwhelming. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does -- his passion really shows. Mathew took the time to learn what flavors we liked and tailored the tasting to match our preferences perfectly. Every recommendation he made was spot-on, and we ended up discovering new favorites we wouldn't have tried otherwise. He was attentive, friendly, and professional the entire time, making the visit relaxed and fun instead of rushed. If you visit Barons Creek Vineyards, definitely ask for Mathew Hansen -- he truly elevates the whole experience. Outstanding service and hospitality. 5/5 stars!

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    Front bar
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