My parents have been coming here in recent months for the fine dining. Though Anise is not doing that right now, they are doing a special evening with many appetizers, wine and entertainment. I took my parents there in June 2025 and we loved it. The food was amazing and the hospitality was quite pleasant. Totally recommend. I hope the owner has a wonderful career here in Granbury. read more

We jumped at the chance to do Brunch at Anise today and Megan didn't disappoint. We started off with Beet and Burrata appetizer, with Grapefruit, pistachios, Arugula with Tarragon Vinaigrette it was absolutely amazing, super fresh and so incredibly good , perfect flavors, I ordered a Bison Filet with chimichurri, super tender and exploded with flavor, my wife ordered ham and cheese crepes with poached egg and hollandaise sauce, which was about the same in deliciousness, we finished off with Nutella Crepes with Bananas and strawberries and a goat cheese cheesecake with fresh huckleberries, everything was on point, everything was over the top with flavor and finesse, if you find yourself in Granbury looking for brunch stop by and you're flavor experience will reach new levels. read more

Restaurant Anise - Bison with chimichurri - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

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Absolutely love this hidden gem! It was such a nice surprise, absolutely gourmet with great choices! Environment has a retro classic feel, soft music very relaxing! Excellent fresh teas, unique choices with the chefs artistry so delicious! Wait staff is very helpful and knowledgeable Taylor is great! Love to take people for a special lunch, I have not been for dinner yet but look very much forward to it! Salads are beautiful! read more

Restaurant Anise - Persimmon salad so good! - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

Fantastic experience! The food was amazing, the crowd was just enough to hear your date, and we even got to meet delightful owner. read more

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I found this Granbury restaurant on yelp and thought we would give it a try. We were really impressed by the ambience, service, and unbelievable food. Between six people, we had lamb, scallops, steak, swordfish and duck. Two of us ordered the scallops on butternut squash puree w greens... it was SO DELICIOUS that we canceled the next evenings reservations, to eat at ANISE again. Upon our Saturday night, (second) visit, the chef added veal, so that we might have a different option. This is a small restaurant and the city of Granbury does not allow any signage. It is about two blocks off of 377, near the Granbury square exit. Really worth checking out! read more

Restaurant Anise - Seared sea scallops - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

The moment you walk in you're invited to a cozy dining experience. The staff was very polite and made sure we were well taking care of. The foods was absolutely delicious! Everything we ate was outstanding! You can tell the quality of food here is fresh. Highly recommend!!! Hidden gem read more

Restaurant Anise - Goat cheese and honey appetizer, get this!! So delicious - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

There was great service I received my order pretty quick, I went to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and I ordered an aus ju sandwich and a whoopie pie, overall the food was excellent and the whoopie pie dessert came out with a sparkling candle to celebrate her birthday, the staff was amazing making sure we got what we ordered. Overall a great experience! read more

Wonderful food equally amazing service! Very clean beautiful atmosphere. We made reservations on a whim but we will be deliberate about it next time! I had the halibut my husband had the antelope. Both dishes were delicious. We drank the wine ate the dessert (spiced Whoopi pie?) the caramel sauce was so good. We talked about it on the way home. Went to the Tavern for a nightcap talked about it there. Romantic, tasty and special. Cheers to them! read more

I had a medical emergency and called restaurant hours before my reservation, spoke the owner who didn't care and said that they were charging me $50 cancellation fee. I have run many businesses and would never treat a customer like that. read more

This review is about service and customer satisfaction at Anise. Please look at the picture I attached regarding a message I just received 12/26/2024 from Megan the owner of Anise regarding a review I wrote two years ago. Some of our friends were talking about Anise and encouraged us to visit . So I made a reservation for my wife and I and went there on a Friday. When I got my Amex statement a month later the statement charge did not match the amount I remembered so I found out that I had been charged twice for a jar of honey I purchased. In Megan's Yelp message she said my review is made up because she would remember it. Well I can remember it clearly that the meal was expensive, a long way from 5 stars and the best part of the meal being the honey. The honey was in fact so good that I wanted to buy some and was double charged for it. So I wrote a letter to Anise and included the receipt and requested a refund. After a week or so, I got a reply letter saying it had been too long for a refund and offered no apology. By the way, I am a UT grad, native Texan, veteran, and owner of two separate software companies which we built and sold, and after I retired from business I drove special needs school buses for GISD (certainly not for the money). In my opinion Megan care more about her ego than her customers satisfaction. Go Horns. read more

Restaurant Anise - Anise owner Megan finally replied to a review I left 2 years ago. Please see the attached picture I attached to see what she said. - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

I am so sorry to say dinner at Anise was a huge and costly disappointment. We were celebrating our anniversary and were looking forward to a delicious meal. The reviews are very excellent and we had high hopes. I ordered the lobster which was a simple presentation on mashed potatoes. The lobster was so chewy, it was difficult to eat. It had no flavor and was terrible. The mashed potatoes were so salty - a difficult feet for potatoes - they were nearly inedible. The meal was over priced and terrible. The first course of crackers and whipped goat cheese was the star. read more

Service & food AMAZING!! Great ambiance, small & intimate setting! Loved everything! read more

I absolutely love Anise. A very personal and intimate setting. This is not a big restaurant, it's more of a French, European cuisine dinning experience. Chef Megan is outstanding in her culinary artistry. If you want a truly special evening enjoying wonderful flavors, an adventure for your palette, then Anise is the perfect place. Perfect for any special occasion; anniversary, birthday, promotion or it's just the weekend. Try it out! read more

If you live in Granbury Texas and haven't heard about this restaurant then go by there for lunch or dinner. High quality food that is well prepared and good wines and personal service which is unheard of these days. Chef introduced herself and delivered the appetizer herself. Great evening dinner will return. read more

Very impressed with what Chef Megan is doing here. For a small town like Granbury this slightly off the beaten path place is a gem to be treasured. Covid - tables are well separated, waitstaff are masked. It's a friendly and inviting space, soft music in the background and consistent pleasant service. A starter of whipped goat cheese with pepper honey and lavash really set the tone. Absolutely delicious. The menu changes monthly, so describing the dishes we had isn't very meaningful. First courses were lamb croquettes and a sort of caesar salad with serrano ham. Mains were bison and ostrich (she seems to lean to the exotic, but not exclusively), and each dish was composed and prepared beautifully. Be adventurous here, don't just order whatever looks "safe" to you; Megan will not let you down. Desserts were excellent as well. If we lived a bit closer we would absolutely have a standing monthly reservation. As it's a bit far for us, Anise and Megan will be another reason to travel to Granbury as often as possible. read more

Food is always fabulous. Service is wonderful. And the space is peaceful and enjoyable. Chef Megan has amazing talents in blending composed meals & flavors. read more

Amazing ambiance! Soft music, beautiful renovated building with nice decor! Hostess service is professional and experienced. Table menus includes drink list with fine wines from France. Menu options very nice! Water served in chilled neck bottles. Linen service. Lunch menu excellent! read more

It's overpriced, but good. The ambiance is so-so. The food is really good, it's just not any type of value. It's not on our normal rotation. I'll drive 30 minutes to have a better experience. read more

My wife selected Restaurant Anise to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. She has some food sensitivities, so she called the restaurant a few days in advance and the chef was able to modify some of their dishes to be both dairy free and gluten free. The chef also offered to make a custom dessert for her. The dining room only has about 10 tables, but is both elegant and intimate. The servers were friendly, attentive, and very helpful. My wife enjoyed the chilled avocado soup with braised rabbit, frutti di mare, and a poached pear for dessert. I had the mixed greens, bison strip loin, and meat and cheese plate for dessert. The mixed greens were light and flavorful with bacon, blue cheese, and a soft-boiled egg. My bison was perfectly cooked and accompanied by roasted carrots, Yukon mash, and fava beans. My dessert was a flavorful meat and cheese plate. All of our dishes were artistically plated - making dinner an experience for the eyes, nose, and taste buds. Restaurant Anise has a fairly small menu, as it is a small restaurant, but chef Megan Potts changes the menu monthly to provide variety. Overall, Restaurant Anise is an excellent choice for our anniversary dinner or any fine dining occasion. read more

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We have eaten at Anise 3 times (each month the menu changes) and each visit has been a culinary adventure! Megan and her team really pair together flavors that melt in your mouth and makes you say "YUUUUUMMMMMMMM!" We will not be surprised if this restaurants catches the eye James Beard. 1,000% we will return! read more

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Great date night. Very quaint. Food is exceptional. Staff is amazing. You won't regret taking your date here.

Great little gem in Granbury, TX. Stopped in tonight for a solo dinner. Started with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a chef's offering of crisp lavash with a whipped goat cheese spread. The cheese sat in a pool of honey and aleppo pepper. More than an amuse bouche, but not too heavy, it was a nice start to the meal. I let my server know that I was attending an event after dinner and asked that my order be fired at the same time, because I didn't have extra time for good pacing. They were happy to accommodate- the service was kind, efficient, knowledgeable, and professional throughout. I ordered the roasted garlic soup, the monkfish, and the citrus cheesecake. The soup was thick and creamy, packed with the mellow, sweet richness of roasted garlic. Topped with crispy garlic chips and marcona almonds, the contrast in textures added interest and depth. Perfect soup for the cooler temps of fall. The monkfish! Wow! Perfectly prepared. Monkfish can be difficult to get right. Too long and it's rubbery. Not filleted and cleaned property, and it's tough. As it should be, the fish was the star of the dish- supple verging on unctuous- it was silky with great mouth feel. The accompanying veggies brought in some different dimensions of flavor and proved once again that someone in the kitchen has a deft hand with textures and spices. Toasty pine nuts, sweet bits of golden raisin, creamy chickpeas, fresh baby spinach, and tiny little morsels of cauliflower rounded out the plate nicely. If I had to change anything, I'd add a splash of fresh lemon on the fish to bring a little acid, but honestly, I cleaned my plate, which isn't really indicative of needing change, right? I had requested my cheesecake to go, so I didn't eat that until after I had arrived back home a few hours later. Do. Not. Skip. Dessert. Sweet baby Jeebus y'all, that cheesecake... I was skeptical at first. It was topped with a gelatinous orange layer, and I wasn't sure what the texture or flavor would be. Let me tell you- it may have been my favorite part of the meal. It was light as air, and the burst of bright orange flavor was like a punch to the face! Unfortunately, my kiddos were around, so I had to share a couple of bites. My oldest commented that she would love to have a dish of the orange "jello" all by itself. Although I also enjoyed the cheesecake, especially that crust, I totally agreed with her. The orange topping was a winner. Overall, excellent experience all the way around. Five star food and service. Thanks, Restaurant Anise! read more

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Off the beaten path, this gem is a must visit. Beautifully, kept, clean, and family oriented. Make it a point to meet the owner, Chef Megan. Being a chef runs in her blood. You can see how she brings decades of international cuisine to your table in Granbury. If you're looking for a place to take your first date, or your date for the past 40 years, this is your place. Selection of wine to be sure to please even the most astute wine connoisseur. Be sure to sample the menu, something for everything. read more

We arrived on a busy night, and lg. table ahead of us took up a lot of space & time. Rest. staff went above & beyond to make us comfortable as we waited, BTW the Prosecco was great. Our group had a little of everything on the menu from crab cake (w/o peppers or other filler) 3 in our group d them, onion soup (caramelized onions were puréed) & now I don't think I could have onion soup the other way. Grouper was tender yet a nice fond on the outside w. garlic rice & coconut was my favorite. Pork special looked amazing & my nephew thoroughly enjoyed it. Lobster & Bay scallops were had by 2 in our party & the plates were clean @ the end of the meal. Wine selection has numerous gr8 bottles. Anise in small in size but huge in flavor. Would love to try their luncheon menu too, but we fly back today. Go out of your way to find this gem. read more

Advertised as 5 star fine dining, I was hugely disappointed to learn I only had a choice of 3 entries. Plus, this is one open room with a tile or cement floor and absolutely NO decor! Fancy names on a menu do NOT 5 star dining make!! read more

What a lovely dining experience at Restaurant Anise. Everything was delightful from the wine recommendation, starters, main courses, to the dessert. Easily makes the list of my top 5 favorite meals ever! Can't wait to plan our return. Granbury is lucky to have this place! read more

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Hard to comment on the meal since we were never served. Planned a valentine dinner months ahead and really looked forward to the meal. Ended up standing in their "waiting" area amongst seated diners for over a half hour before giving up and finding another place. read more

Well worth the drive, tolls, and petrol. Drove over 100 miles recently to try this restaurant, after stumbling across it accidentally. Restaurant Anise reminded me why I fell in love with Texas. It's absolutely outstanding, and yet incredibly humble. As it just so happened, on the way into this restaurant, the door was held open for me by another guest for what seemed like an eternity (even by Texas standards) - probably 10-15 seconds. It was longer than just courtesy or manners would merit, and really made me feel that people genuinely care. That simple, but heartwarming gesture, really embodies the spirit of this place. The ambiance is so personal, caring, and unpretentious I almost felt as if I was dining in a friend's home. Most fine dining restaurants use custom pottery to dress their dishes up, whereas here I felt like the plates themselves were not even worthy. A wonderful experience and evening. read more

I was surprised to find this type of cuisine in Granbury! The quiet music and candlelight gave it a romantic ambiance. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was beautifully presented and Chef Megan Babineau prepared each dish with a wonderful mix of fresh ingredients and seasonings. We will return and will certainly bring out of town guests read more

First time at Anise for lunch! Soooo good! What a gem for Granbury! Close to where I live too! Thank you Megan for bringing fine dining in such a sweet atmosphere! read more

I had been wanting to try Restaurant Anise for some time, and our anniversary seemed to be the perfect occasion. Suffice to say we won't be waiting for the next anniversary to return. This will become a monthly (at least!) regular for us! Since The Loft in Granbury closed at the end of 2011, we've missed having a local restaurant that changed up its menu regularly, for much needed variety. Chef Megan Potts has a new menu every month, with three each of appetizers, entrees, and desserts to choose from (a la carte pricing), plus a good selection of wine and beer. There was also an unexpected small appetizer featuring whipped goat cheese, local honey, and aleppo pepper. Just enough to create anticipation for the rest of the meal. I love cold soups (especially at midsummer!) and the cucumber cantaloupe with a touch of halloumi cheese, jamón serrano, and marcona almonds did not disappoint. A little salt and creaminess to blend with the sweetness of the cantaloupe and tang of cucumber, all of which I could clearly taste. My spouse had squash blossoms stuffed with house-made ricotta, and an eggplant caponata with pine nuts. All I can say is wow. I was pleasantly surprised with how generous the portions were. I chose the Madagascar blue prawns with clams, hand-cut pasta, green garlic almond pesto, summer squash, and local mushrooms for my entrée. My husband had the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with spiced plum gastrique, local green beans, and caramelized cauliflower. Such great combinations of flavors! We had enough to take home for the next night's dinner. We finished with chocolate hazelnut ganache with espresso mousse, and lemon génoise cake with lemon curd, fresh berries, and crème Chantilly. Both were light and airy, with just enough sweetness to please yet not overwhelm our already satisfied stomachs, with some extra kick from the toppings, espresso bean pieces on the ganache and lemon rind on the cake. The restaurant is off the beaten path and intimate, seating only 24. During our dinner, lively yet low-key music with lyrics in Spanish and French was playing, complimenting the menu. This is a dining experience not to be missed in a small Texas town. read more

We went for Sunday Brunch. They were a little short staffed and we had a longer than normal wait time but the food was definitely worth the wait. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This is one of the most delicious meals we've ever had! Truly, the quality of the food is on par with Michelin star restaurants we've tried. We got lucky thanks to the other reviews and decided to give this a try. We live in Fort Worth but will absolutely be back! The menu changes monthly but for tonight, I had the red curry soup that I'll likely dream about and the best Salmon I've ever tasted. I finished the evening with citrus lavender creme brûlée which was the perfect end to the meal. My husband had the frisée salad, veal tenderloins with amazing mushrooms and potatoes. He completed his meal with the chocolate mousse for dessert which was an excellent blend of chocolates and the perfect portion size! Service was excellent thanks to our server, Brittany! Can't wait to see what else Chef Megan comes up with! read more

Food was delicious! Very relaxing atmosphere. Chef Megan and her staff accommodated my family of 5 (three of which are 3yo and under). If you're in Granbury, go to Restaurant Anise! read more

Megan Potts, owner & executive chef of Restaurant Anise was on hand to greet us to her limited seating, New Years Eve dinner. This fabulous 5 course meal, was over the top. Presentation was great, food quality was exceptional and taste was out of this world. And the wines that accompanied each course were spot on, which greatly contributed to an exceptional experience overall. This is only the second time we have dined here, but it certainly will not be the last. The first course and the dessert course were so good, didn't get a chance to photograph them! Her limited menu changes regularly but everything we have tried so far has been superb. I highly recommend Restaurant Anise when you are looking for a great meal. read more

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My daughters were visiting and went to Anise and had a wonderful time. We each ordered a different main entree and every dish was absolutely wonderful!! Will definitely be coming back- and can not wait to try their lunches!! read more

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A nice restaurant and the closest to a 5 star place in Granbury. It is refreshing to go here and see gourmet items on the menu instead of another fried catfish place. The Buffalo tenderloin is delicious! Their other dishes are too. The only thing I would change is the ambiance. It is a little noisy in the restaurant. The wonderful people and food make up for it though. Honestly, skip 1890 and head to Anise. You will be glad you did! read more

The menu is tantalizing, the chef is on point in every aspect, and the atmosphere is comfy and relaxing. Don't skip dessert, that would be a huge mistake! read more

Restaurant Anise - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

Amazing food, amazing staff! Highly recommend to all locals and visitors of Granbury!!! If you're looking for gourmet food in Granbury, this is definitely the place to go! read more

Restaurant Anise - These were our main courses, i had the halibut and my husband had the deer! Both were delicious and flavorful! - New American Near Me - Granbury, Texas

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Amazing! We've eaten at some of the best restaurants in this country and others. Anise stands with them all. It was such an unexpected surprise. Don't hesitate to go for either lunch or dinner. read more