Had dinner with friends at The Vineyard at Florence Saturday. Started with drinks at the bar. Friendly service and the kind of atmosphere that you expect at a high end establishment. Knob Creek rocks, Elijah Craig rocks, a Ranch Water (a bit too sweet), and a classic Italian Aperol Spritz. Dinner on the patio starting with a smoked bacon appetizer followed by a wedge salad. Sugared bacon was delicious. Wedge didn't have the salad core removed which was a bit disappointing. Shared a coal-fired Margarita pizza with chicken added. Pizza was cooked perfectly and was delicious with a healthy amount of ingredients, including the excellent blend of cheeses. Our waiter Peter was very professional, friendly and informative. Definitely recommend the Vineyard for an upscale night out with excellent ambiance featuring a Mediterranean decor. Will go back. read more

The Vineyard at Florence is a lovely place but on Saturday, an employee - I believe her name is Crystal truly disrespected me and my guests. I walked in the side door to go to game room (not the restaurant) with 3 other guests and my service dog, who is a small Shih Tzu, he did not have is vest on, but he has been there many time before without his vest. Crystal literally jumps out of her chair in her office and runs in the hallway to scream at me that I can't have my dog in there in front of everyone, she did not pull me to side, she did not use any customer service skills, she just screamed at me. I told her he was a service dog and I think she said well he has to have his vest with the worst attitude. I did as she requested and removed the dog from the building and sat outside with my dog. This was a work meeting for me with clients and she embarrassed me, upset my clients and honestly I have never seen someone so passionate about kicking out a cute shih-tzu in my life. It was like she was having a bad day or something and she wanted to take it out on me. I have been coming to the vineyard over a decade and I've never seen a sign saying no pets allowed maybe the rules changed, and I will gladly comply if they did, but it was not that the fact that she asked me to remove the dog, it was the tone and the way she yelled at me that was so concerning and I think as a vineyard you should know about this incident and that lots of people have pets, Austin is a pet friendly city and she could have been a lot kinder and use some customer service skills to get her point across with the little class and grace that you expect from a vineyard establishment. Everyone is there to have a good time and have a meaningful experience with the staff, not get yelled by an unhinged employee. I have nothing but good things to say about the other employees, everyone is always kind and gracious. Next time we return Louis will have his service dog vest on. read more

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First, I would like to thank Melissa for her attendance while visiting this establishment. Had the artichoke dip and a wine flight. The Vineyard has a very laid back vibe and representative are always courteous and looking forward to making your visit enjoyable read more

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This is my absolute favorite winery with its calming views, cozy quiet spaces, and excellent events. My favorite was their July 4th one year. They had amazing circus performers and awesome buffet. I've enjoyed their Mother's Day events and the grape stomp was fun and different. I brought out of town guests to their Musical Bingo which they enjoyed. Definitely an oasis that makes me feel peaceful. read more

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I always have a good time here. The wine and food are excellent, and the people are amazing. The big BUT is that we were eating inside, and there were flies all over our pizza. They don't have little fans to keep the flies away. It was disgusting. We had to ask for boxes to cover our pizza and keep the flies off. read more

Went to The Vineyard at Florence to celebrate a dear friend's bday party. She mentioned that there was a $10 per person deposit for reservations. The drive from Austin was long due to rush hour traffic on a weeknight. Vineyard at Florence is a beautiful destination of authentic Italian pastoral culture nestled in 600 scenic acres in the Texas hill country. We ate at the Farmers Commons restaurant and had a party of 5. A farm-to-table dining experience that provides a modern twist on traditions - uniting locally grown seasonal, peak quality ingredients with an ethos of comfort in authentic and nourishing flavors. The dining area was very bright and vibrant with a friendly vibe For cocktails, I had the black widow with muddled berries and blackberry syrup and a sugar rim. We started our meal with the smoked candied bacon appetizer with smoked thick cut bacon served under a glass lid filled with smoke. The bacon flavor was very tasty with a bit of a spicy kick and came served with 3 dips: lavender honey, white bbq sauce and austin maple syrup Three people in our party ordered the Parmesan chicken with orzo. The consensus was that the dish was a bit bland and we had to add lots of salt and pepper to flavor the dish. We also thought the price point was a bit high and the portion size very large for one person. Another person ordered the Shrimp and Grits with large shrimp and cajun peppercorn sauce and andouille sausage. Overall the venue was amazing with all the views and the planned landscape. The food was unique, but the flavor could have used some improvements. read more

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I absolutely loved this place! A hidden gem in Florence. I never expected a vineyard, hotel & event center there! From the moment we walked into the rustic building, we were welcomed & felt like we were home! We were quickly seated, and I wasn't thrilled with where we were. I asked to be seated where we could gaze out a window & enjoy our surroundings, and we were immediately moved. No attitude, just awesome customer service! Our order was taken, and the food arrived fast & hot. I had the garden omelette, and my dining companions both ordered flatbread pizzas. There was plenty for them to take home! Our glasses were kept topped off, our waitress checked on us often, and it was a relaxing, wonderful experience. I highly recommend Farmers Commons! You won't be disappointed! read more

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We've been going there for three years for the Father's Day car show and always have a wonderful time. It's a lovely venue and reminiscient of many of the vineyards we've visisted in Napa. We always eat and drink while we're there and the food has been consistantly delicious. Although, this year I tried the Margherita pizza and while it wasn't like any Margherita that I'd had before, it was tasty. The venue is upscale, the service is alway stellar and everyone is hospitable. I took some new people this year and we've agreed to try to make this a more than annual event. I'd recommend it. read more

Food was way overpriced. We went for brunch and I had the Texas Eggs Benedict--it was honestly not edible. The hollandaise was so heavy on lemon it overpowered everything. It looked pretty, but nothing came together, and the biscuit was very dry. We also tried the Cuban sandwich--way too fatty and overly thick, hard to enjoy. The loaded croissant, however, was very good, and the fries were solid. The artichoke dip had little to no flavor, and the bread wasn't grilled like the menu said. The atmosphere was beautiful--you feel like you're in a villa. The country drive out there is nice, and the grounds are gorgeous. Drinks were on point and the wine was good, though pricey for a small pour. Our waiter was friendly but not very attentive. Overall, probably won't be back. We've had much better experiences at wineries in Fredericksburg. I don't mind paying for an expensive meal if it's worth it--this just wasn't. Very disappointed. read more

This is our second time here within 30 days. I must say.... the food and atmosphere were amazing both times. Our first waiter was Jason, we had Eleanor as our waitress the second time. They both were very pleasant and attentive during our visit. My husband had steak and I had the lamb chops. They were both delicious and full of flavor. We also had crab cakes and smoked bacon as appetizers which were also amazing. One of our new favorite places! read more

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Amazing service and the food was incredible. Great wine. Definitely recommend and I will be back soon!!! read more

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The food was really great! The wine was ok, which was odd I would have expected more from the vineyard.. The service was outstanding, we got our food and drinks quickly and servers were very kind. We had lunch for 4, drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert and the total came out to over $600! Very expensive meal but very tasty and a great view. read more

We had such a wonderful time here. Everything was amazing from the food to the staff to the atmosphere. The staff are all so knowledgeable and friendly. The vibe here is just what you would expect a Vineyard to be like. Everyone was so chill ,but right on point with great service. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

It felt like I was in Tuscany, Italy. The natural scenery was beautiful, and I truly enjoyed the wine and food as well. read more

We have been wanting to try this place out since we first heard about it 6 months ago. Finally got our chance on a Saturday afternoon. We loved it! My wife and I each ordered a tasting flight (I had the Grape Escape (all reds) for $38 and she had the Through the Grapevine (2 reds and 2 whites) for $35). The wines were nice, but not $35+ worth. Small pours for that kind of money. We also tried the artichoke/spinach dip with homemade bread ($16) and I tried their Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned ($20). The dip was amazing as was the bread. The Old Fashioned was ok, but a little too much honey in it which made it too sweet, and a weak, limp piece of rosemary that should have been fresh and pungent (which it was not). We sat outside on the deck and really enjoyed the ambiance, nice breeze, and smells from the smoker and wood fired pizza oven. Service was good, with our server checking in on us often to ensure all was well. Overall, the place is beautiful and the food we tried was great. Wine prices are inflated, averaging almost $10 more per bottle than other wineries in the area. We did buy a bottle of their Rapture Trebbiano ($47) to take home and we want to return to try the pizza as well as some of the other wines and will likely do so in the coming month. Service - 10/10 Food - 10/10 Wine prices - 8/10 Ambiance - 10/10 read more

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$15 for a small piece of dessert!! This is insane. Even at high-end restaurants in Austin it's not as much. read more

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I thought the atmosphere was beautiful, however some other aspects were lacking! I ordered the caesar salad with chicken, and much to my surprise the lettuce came out grilled (this was not mentioned on the menu!). The fries however were delicious! Also, the waiter forgot to put in my husband's order and he had to wait longer than the rest of group. I also ordered the desert water mocktail, however thought it was overpriced at $12 read more

Decided to go out today to pick up my membership order and was going to cancel my membership, due to a customer service issue for never being able to reach anyone by phone.....But after revisiting and seeing the staff. I feel I have harshly prejudged. They are great people and offer an amazing experience at the restaurant. Great people, truly caring, and I'm proudly keeping my membership. Beautiful property and great food! read more

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We attended their recent Mother's Day brunch. I would rate the overall experience as a 3.75-4 stars. We parked and entered the restaurant instead of the brunch venue but I didn't see any signs. The vendor market was nice. We were treated to a free Pineapple Mimosa and it was delicious! I bought my favorite Color Street nails at a booth before our brunch reservations. The entire vineyard has a beautiful scenery and is lovely all around. The rain held up just in time! The decor and setup for brunch felt like a wedding reception, not good or bad. It was very clean, nice, and the atmosphere was great. The buffet had a lot of delicious options but I found many cold items, like the quiche, which was also very heavy and greasy. The French toast was also cold and dense. They kept running out of things and it seemed to take too long to replenish. For the price, however, I would expect warm/hot items. I never got to try the creme Brule and dragonfruit because they kept running out. We did enjoy our time. The mimosas were good and most of the food was good. read more

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It's like a mini Fredericksburg. It is a gorgeous place! The vibes and seating is truly amazing. Wines are delicious and they even have a great cocktail list. Food was delicious and service was great and attentive for me. A hidden gem! read more

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We came down to the Vineyard at Florence to stay for a night away and had the best time. From the staff who welcomed us at hotel reception, to the folks who helped us try some wine at the tasting room, to the food at the restaurant, we were so glad we picked this place for a staycation. The best thing was our bartender D'Angelo- we sat at his bar and he was so nice, funny, and kept us entertained (plus incredibly talented!!). read more

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I made a reservation for brunch and was told at the time that only patio seating was available. Fair enough. But when we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, plenty of indoor tables available, yet we were still told the patio was our only option. (It pretty much stayed empty fyi) No fan, no flexibility. It felt dismissive and unnecessary, especially considering the heat. The food didn't redeem the experience. I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken, and it was a mess. The chicken tasted like it had been boiled, dry and flavorless, and the lettuce was oddly charred and rubbery. It should've been the other way around. I ate half and mentioned it to our server, who admitted it wasn't their standard. Still, it showed up on the bill. I didn't push the issue, but it was frustrating. We moved to the tasting room afterward, which started off fine. But then we tried to use the restrooms several times and found them locked for long stretches. Eventually, employees came out, and saw them outside, they'd been getting high! I'm not sure if it was in the bathrooms but they were several of them in there for a long period of time. I was with my daughter and meeting her boyfriend for the first time, so that was especially disappointing for a first impression. The setting is lovely and the potential is there, but the lack of professionalism and basic hospitality really soured the experience. I hope they take this kind of feedback seriously, because the details matter, especially when guests are trying to enjoy a day out. read more

Not that I visit too much but I live in the winery, distillery, wedding, brewery capitol of Texas aka Hays County. Got a message from a friend that they wanted us to come up and hang in their hood. We left and headed north collecting more friends! Dinner spot was The Vineyard and Florence. This place is off the charts beautiful inside and out. I settled in for drinking as I don't do dinner starting with a bottle of the rosé. GF and I's first bottle shared with the fancy tableside holder. Don't really do much wine but I do enjoy sparkling on occasion. Meanwhile, the rest of the table is dining on well presented dishes. GF ended up with a pizza as I created a makeshift Irish Coffee. House espresso (Lavazza) with Jameson and whipped cream from the dessert menu. #redneckMacGyver read more

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A hidden Gem, not too far from home (Georgetown) It shows up in/near Killeen. Party of 4, Friday night, 7pm resy for dinner. We sat out on the patio so we could hear the live music. The views are so picturesque! The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We ordered a bottle or 2 or 3 of wine, a couple of shareables and a main course each. The vibe was chill, the ambience was peaceful, the drinks were refreshing and the food was sooo delicious! I will definitely be back! read more

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I rented the Winemakers Villa with 9 of my girlfriends for my 40th bday. We had a wine tasting followed by hanging out in the pool & then had a beautiful delicious dinner! It's a gorgeous property that makes you feel like you're in Italy! It was a BLAST! Everyone said they wished we had planned to stay all wknd instead of just one night. My only complaints would be 1. I wish there were more amenities with the Winemakers Villa, like a private tasting at the house or brunch delivery. Next to weddings, that seems like it would be their biggest money maker and worth it to provide a bit more than JUST the house. I think even the small rooms have room service? 2. Some of the welcoming staff weren't very welcoming or friendly. Maybe they were having a bad week, but if a group of people come in excited to be there & spend money at your place for a couple of days- celebrate with them! Be excited with them. Now, that wasn't everyone. I thought the restaurant staff were all amazing, the people I talked to on the phone were great, the wine tasting guys were great...just the check-in / check out girl was just... cold? I'd say your first point of contact in any business should be able to make that warm connection as the face of your business. Just my 2 cents for what it's worth. ‍ read more

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Scenic, but Not Worth the Drive! Signed up for free live music tickets at The Vineyard. Checked in with the bartender on arrival and was handed menus, silverware wrapped in napkins, and told to choose a seat outside. We didn't expect this cafeteria-style welcome, especially after viewing the menu. Since this is a vineyard, we were surprised there were no Vineyard at Florence wines featured on the menu. The mostly unheard-of varieties were costly. The one Chardonnay on the menu was $26 per glass and $110 per bottle! We had dined here twice before, and the food was mediocre. Thinking we'd give them another chance, the high prices and lack of outside service caused us to leave. We headed back to Georgetown and had a lovely dinner, outside, listening to live music for the $100 that would have just covered the wine at The Vineyard at Florence. read more

Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Wine 11/10 Can't wait to visit again! Beautiful setting with very relaxing seating inside and out. read more

Very nice dining experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and looks very classy. Driving up we were afraid we were under dressed but it's a very laidback, comfortable atmosphere. We sat outside and had a lovely view of the grounds. The food was good the waitress told us they grow a lot of their own veggies and use local farmers. The waitstaff (Ki, Peter) and The bartender (Josh) were excellent! All the staff overall were very welcoming, and I look forward to visiting again. read more

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I loved this place! We stopped by on a day they were not open, but thankfully the VP Soraya came out and welcomed us in Delicious wine and a great service from Pearl! The view is amazing soooo Recommended!! read more

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I absolutely love the vineyard in Florence! it's such a great atmosphere, and when paired with a beautiful glass of wine and good company you can't beat it. It's also, the kindest staff around. I've come here enough to have the fortune of getting to know the staff a bit. Big big shout out to Erika, Kamya, Kalvin, Reyna, Pearl, Alondra, Jordan and everyone else. They really are the best! read more

A must see vineyard. They've grown tremendously over the years and added ample seating and experience. The food is delicious, seriously nothing on the menu is a wrong choice. The service is great but do expect wait time if it's a gorgeous day and packed but they do a great job being attentive and accommodating. Around the holidays it's beautifully decorated and have specials. read more

What on Gods green earth did I just discover?!? Is it an oasis in the middle of the country? Slap me silly it is! Ok, so hear me out, if you want a fun date night or ladies get away, come here, no need to drive to Fburg! I was stunned when we pulled up to this paradise. I'm definitely picky when it comes to wine, and this didn't disappoint. I loved all of their reds, I recommend a tasting. They regularly have bands out here too, so check their schedule. We also tried their restaurant and the ricotta was tdf. Homemade honey with edible flowers, what a masterpiece. Do yourself a favor and visit as soon as possible. read more

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I attended and was part of a beautiful wedding there recently. It was FIRST CLASS from beginning to end including the all of the printed souvenir materials, rehearsal, groom's family (awesome) dinner, wedding day Bridal Suite preparation morning, including continental champagne breakfast, to hair and make-up (fun, fun time), and of course dressing the bride. The ceremony was beautiful and we were off to an exciting reception dinner and dance. ABSOLUTELY EVERY THING WAS PERFECT! NONE OF US COULD HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER TIME. THANK YOU TO THE VINEYARD AT FLORENCE !!! (CBS Flower Grammy) read more

Found this place online purely by chance. What a great place. Our room was amazing. Enjoyed our patio and the view. Had so much fun at the outdoor pool,it was so beautiful and well done. We didn't eat at the restaurant because we had other plans. The staff in the restaurant helped us with all our needs,they were great! read more

Went here for dinner. It was our first time. Everything was so good! Service was friendly and we didn't want for anything! Can't wait to go back! read more

Went with 4 of our friends and it almost could not have been worse. Yes, it was hot outside, we live in Texas and understand that. However, 5:30-6 pm and the flies were horrendous. Other table nearby was given a table fan to help deter flies ( which tells one they know of issue) but were not offered one. After that couple left we took that fan. Our server said "I'll get you another one". Didn't happen. Numerous items on menu not available, 5:30 pm on a Saturday night! Drinks were extremely weak, little to no alcohol. Server was courteous but had no business being on the wait staff. Service extremely slow. Cannot imagine what would bring us back. Beautiful location but some of the worst service and experience in food we have had in a very long time. read more

The wine, food and ambiance are just perfect! Trust me, ask for Calvin. He started out as an excellent server and quickly became a friend! We've tried the whipped ricotta with honey and the candied bacon (both are appetizers), absolutely worth it!! read more

GAME NIGHT!!!!!!! I know this is fairly new but it was great time. If they had a room somewhere bigger maybe with a projector this would be so much better. While we were there there was about 10 people who came in and left because of seating!!!! We think it's a great idea and hope game night doesn't go away it's a great concept. We live so close that it would be great if we knew this was available for big parties or enough seating!!! Total hidden gem that I think should be promoted everywhere!!!!! Jasmin and Juwan were great very attentive and great service!!!!!! read more

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Came here with a group of 4 of us for the first time a couple of months ago. It was such a lovely vineyard and worth the drive from Austin. We came for brunch and the food was really good. They had a wine race they day so it was really busy at the bars and in the restaurant. We wanted to try certain reds but they weren't serving all of them due to the race I guess. We had a reservation for our table and sat right next to a gentleman who was playing some lovely saxophone music. The reason for the 4 stars is that they were out of a few things we wanted to order (both food and drinks.) We walked around the lovely venue after we ate. They had a full live band playing some old-school jams outside. They have a cool little game room area as well. Overall we enjoyed our time here and will be back. It looks like they do a lot of cool events at this location you can check out on their website in advance. read more

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We stayed in the Villa with 5 couples for NYE. The location & lights outside are beautiful. The place is spacious. The inside of the home needs work. The carpet is stained badly in several rooms. A door was removed from sink to toilet area & there is no lock on the door to the bathroom that is shared with 2 downstairs guests! The 2 rooms downstairs have queen beds & 3 rooms upstairs have kings. We went for wine tasting & you get 4 small samples for $38. Automatic gratuity is 20%. I don't mind for good service but wait staff were not friendly. Each couple paid $97. We asked for oyster crackers or something to cleanse our palate & they don't offer anything. We were there about 1-1/2 hrs & together pd almost $500. The wine was ok but out of 10, only 1 person was impressed enough to purchase 1 bottle. (We are all wine drinkers) You can purchase a charcuterie board but we ate lunch before we attended. When we left, we asked one of the ladies at the bar if they would take our photo. They said in a few minutes. We waited, asked again & 1 lady hollered at another to take our photo , no smiles or friendly communication during our entire visit. Interesting place in the hill country but I we will search for a different place next time. read more