Our most recent trip to Fredericksburg took us to Ace of Hearts Bed and Breakfast. It is located outside of town, but is a quick and easy drive. We were greeted by several beautiful deer upon our arrival. The cabin is immaculate. Downstairs there is a full master style bedroom and bath decorated in country cottage style. The room and adjoining bath is spacious and comfortable. Just off the master bedroom is a screened in porch complete with table and chairs. Deer food is provided as is bird seed. You will put both to good use sitting on the porch watching the wildlife. Bring a book or sketch pad, this Bed and Breakfast inspires creativity and will quiet your mind enough to let your thoughts flow! On the first floor there is a full kitchen and living area, both with all the modern conveniences you will need as well as an additional bath. Upstairs there are two more beds in a loft style room decorated with antique furniture. This place is charming, quiet, and a wonderful respite from the shopping and hiking days around the Hill Country! We spent hours sitting on both the front and back porches watching the deer, listening to the birds, and just talking. Ace of Hearts is a wonderful place for families, there is plenty of room to enjoy your children without being confined to a tiny, cumbersome hotel room. We highly recommend you contact Absolute Charm Bed and Breakfast to book your stay here before Summer’s end! Take the kids and play in the country, or just take a friend and soak up the peace and quiet!
Dinner took us to Navajo Grill which was a true delight! It is located right off Highway 281, but do not be deterred! Once inside you will find quiet, elegant surroundings. We dined alongside the waterfall on the patio and enjoyed live music while we waited on our steaks. For our appetizer we selected the array of marinated Texas goat cheeses and we were so glad we did! The cheese was served with a olive oil red chile herb marinade and grilled olive bread. The cheese is local and absolutely divine!
For my entrée, I chose the 8 oz filet mignon with horseradish butter and it was grilled to perfection. Donnie has the flat iron steak, which was cooked perfectly as well. We both had ancho buttermilk mashed potatoes and vegetables. The potatoes were a creamy, flavorful, and the perfect complement to our steaks.
For dessert we shared the fresh lemon tart with Crème Brule topping and it was a lovely grand finale for our dinner at Navajo Grill. This place is a must try if you are staying in Fredericksburg, and worth the drive out from Austin for a special occasion. We will definitely be back!
Other notable restaurant stop:
Flipped! If you are not into German food, which is plentiful in the area, try Flipped! They serve amazing crepes on the cutest outdoor patio in Fredericksburg! I tried the pulled pork crepe, while Donnie went for the ham and gouda! We shared a dessert crepe filled with fresh locale peaches and topped with whipped cream. The folks that own Flipped! Are among the friendliest in the area and are eager to help you choose a crepe and they will serve it up with a smile! For our fellow energy drink lovers, they also keep monster and red bull in stock!
Rathskelller: The best peach bread pudding I have ever had! An adorable restaurant in the basement of the old hospital, which is now shops! Drop in and talk to Tulah about her grandmother’s recipe for this concoction! She may not give the recipe up, but she will happily bring you a large portion to enjoy! Rathskeller serves a great breakfast as well!
Sunset Grille: A favorite breakfast and lunch spot of the locals. Sunset Grille is located off Main street, so there is plenty of parking. Our recommendation is the hand rolled, southwest egg rolls. They are incredible!
Hondo’s on Main: Treat yourself to a luna margarita, but beware of the pineapple. They soak them in tequila for three weeks. The staff will warn you the pineapple “will hurt ya” and they are not kidding. This is a potent drink, but a delicious one if and only if you are not driving! Try some parmesean chips too, they are made in house and yummy! This place has a friendly staff, full menu, and at night live music and dancing.
Our favorite things to do in the area are:
Hike enchanted Rock
Explore Longhorn Caverns
Shop!
Buy some sweet treats at Lone Star Candy Bar
Sample hot sauce and other treats at Rustling Rob’s! We go back frequently just to get a few jars of our new favorite salsas!!
Watch history come alive at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Stop by, watch the staff re-create the battles, and chat with veterans of the war!
Explore Wildseed Farms
Have a picnic at LBJ ranch
Check out our other blogs on Fredericksburg for reviews of Bejas Grill, Lone Star Candy Bar, Rather Sweet Retreat, Inn on the Creek, Main Street Hideaway and others!
