Which Fredericksburg Spot Serves a Menu That Tastes Like Texas on a Plate?

Cabernet Grill
Where Texas Wine Meets Fredericksburg Flavor

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A Story of Transformation
Since 2002 Cabernet Grill has been the place where vision met flavor. Chef Ross Burtwell and his wife Mariana took over a small Cajun themed spot beside Cotton Gin Village where others did not. They reimagined the space into a Hill Country treasure blending warm rustic charm with fine dining. Over the years the restaurant evolved from a local favorite into a nationally recognized destination.

Flavors That Define Texas
The menu reads like a love letter to Texas. Honey butter drop biscuits, jalapeños stuffed with beer sausage, bacon wrapped quail with smoked strawberry glaze, seared flounder with crab and crawfish, and steaks strong enough to rival any big city chophouse. Desserts range from butterscotch bread pudding to pistachio baklava cheesecake. It is not a menu that plays it safe. It turns familiar Texas flavors into something unforgettable.

A Wine List Like No Other
Since 2007 Cabernet Grill has carried an all Texas wine list featuring more than 145 selections and over 1,000 bottles sourced from wineries across the state. This commitment earned it recognition from Wine Enthusiast as one of America’s top wine restaurants. It is one of the rare places where even skeptics rediscover the depth and quality of Texas wine.

Deep Fredericksburg Roots
Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 by German settlers led by John O. Meusebach and is now the heart of Texas Wine Country. Its vineyards trace back generations. The Hill Country AVA with Fredericksburg at its center is home to more than one hundred wineries. When you dine at Cabernet Grill you taste the evolution of a town built on roots, resilience and refinement.

Live Music Fridays & National Recognition
Cabernet Grill continues to evolve, pairing exceptional food and wine with experiences worth lingering over. Guests can now enjoy Live Music Fridays at the Gin Mill Lounge all this month, creating the perfect backdrop for date nights, celebrations, or an easygoing evening in Fredericksburg. 

Live Music Fridays have quickly become a guest favorite, adding a relaxed and welcoming rhythm to the Gin Mill Lounge experience.

In addition to expanding its offerings, Cabernet Grill is earning national recognition. The restaurant was recently presented with a special industry award honoring its contributions to the Texas wine industry, presented by Kim McPherson, further reinforcing its influence and leadership within Texas wine culture.

Adding to that momentum, Cabernet Grill has been selected for Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best”, placing it in the top 1% of restaurants worldwide. It is notably the only Texas restaurant to earn this distinction in the “Date Night” category, confirming what locals and visitors have long known: Cabernet Grill is a place where moments matter.

Authentic Secret

What most guests do not know is that Cabernet Grill itself was shaped by a long-held vision. When Chef Ross Burtwell took over the property, the log cabins at Cotton Gin Village were already part of the site and rich with history. Rather than bringing them in, Ross recognized what was already there and refined the experience around it.

The authentic secret is that it was always his dream to create a restaurant that celebrated local cuisine and Texas wine together in one place. He found the perfect setting to bring that vision to life in the Texas Hill Country. Cabernet Grill reflects that original goal, where food, wine, and place come together naturally and with intention. 

The Last Pour
Cabernet Grill is a taste of Texas destined for memory. Every dish, every glass of wine, and every candlelit moment is rooted in place and passion. Cabernet Grill is not just dinner. It is the taste of Texas written in wine and fire served with history on the side. Once you experience it you understand why Fredericksburg locals say it is absolutely delicious and unforgettable.

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