Top Fredericksburg Dining Experiences

We had a great time. The guide that took us around and talked about the lemurs was very knowledgeable, and you can tell he loved his job. Our daughter loved petting the giraffe. The steak dinner at the end was awesome.

We absolutely loved this experience visiting Fredericksburg Giraffe Safari with wine and Dinner Experience at the Grapetown Vineyard in Fredericksburg TX. I was visiting from Los Angeles a friend who lives in Georgetown TX and we decided to do a last minute trip to Fredericksburg to see Texas Hill wine country. I'm very accustomed to Napa and Sonoma Valley in California and the vintner scene there. Found this delightful excursion on Cool Destinations with the advertisement of the rescued giraffe and other animals like zebras but could also drink some wine and then have a fabulous steak dinner afterwards. The trip far exceeded our expectations and feeding Geoffrey the Giraffe was highly entertaining and enjoyable for all involved including Geoffrey. And, the best part of this tour is that you could bring your family and friends of all ages to participate or go solo if traveling alone. The staff makes you feel most welcome and bend over backwards to facilitate a great experience. Truly a gem of an excursion in Fredericksburg TX wine country. We loved it immensely!

This is the kind of place that reminds you why you love supporting small businesses.My wife and I booked the wine and chocolate pairing experience at Hill Country Chocolate in Fredericksburg, and without question, it was the best tasting experience we've ever had. From the moment we walked through the door, Dan and Melanie made us feel like welcomed guests instead of customers. We were greeted immediately and escorted upstairs to a beautiful tasting room where we spent nearly two hours enjoying an unforgettable experience.Dan is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate business owners I've ever met. He walked us through not only each DKM wine and handcrafted chocolate pairing, but also the fascinating story behind how the business came to be and the meticulous process that goes into making every product. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine love for his craft were evident in every minute of the experience.And the products? Absolutely phenomenal.I can honestly say every single wine and every single chocolate was outstanding. The Moscato, sparkling wines, and red wines were all incredible. The chocolate pairings elevated everything even further. The turtles, brittle, chocolate-covered raisins, chocolate-covered strawberries... every bite was memorable. It was one of those rare experiences where you keep waiting for something to be "just okay," but it never happens because everything is exceptional.The factory itself is spotless, beautifully designed, and it's amazing being able to look through the windows and watch the production area where everything is made. The retail shop is equally impressive, filled with beautifully packaged chocolates, wines, gifts, and treats. We told ourselves we weren't going to buy much... that lasted about five minutes. There was simply no way we were leaving empty-handed.What impressed me most was the precision and care that Dan and Melanie have poured into every aspect of their business. From the presentation, to the storytelling, to the products themselves, every detail has been thoughtfully crafted. It's rare to find a place where the customer service is just as exceptional as the products, but Hill Country Chocolate absolutely delivers on both.If you're visiting Fredericksburg, do not skip this experience. Whether you're a wine lover, a chocolate lover, or just appreciate passionate business owners who genuinely care about giving guests an unforgettable experience, this is a must-do.Bravo, Dan and Melanie. Thank you for an incredible afternoon. We can't wait to come back and will be recommending Hill Country Chocolate to everyone we know.5/5 without hesitation.

My husband and I were totally impressed with this excursion. The "Farm" was beautiful and we had an excellent experience. Ike, our guide was amazing and enjoyed our time seeing and visiting with the animals. Of course meeting the adorable Jeffrey (the giraffe) was so fun, he is too cute! The steak dinner was delicious and the oysters were the best we had ever eaten! Atmosphere was warm and cozy but also very entertaining! Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon!! Being our 31st Wedding Anniversary, we couldn't have picked a better place to spend it! Thank you!!

Jeffery was a blast and the petting zoo was also so much fun! The dinner afterwards was better than expected and the other couple on our tour were so wonderful and we were able to have dinner all together too! Would definitely recommend

Dusty and all the others were simply amazing. They were so pleasant and excited about what they were doing. We had six in total in our group and, despite everyone starting that trip off as strangers, we quickly found that everyone had good chemistry and energy.We started off by hand feeding Jeffery, the sassy giraffe. He used that massive purple tongue to pull in the carrots and lettuce that we got to feed him. Plenty of opportunities for pictures and if you were quick enough you could briefly pet Jeffery on his big snoot. After this, we were treated to a flight of wines, four in total. Each was flavorful and I'm generally not much of a wine guy. With a little wine in us, the group relaxed and we were given time to get to know one another and speculate on what was to come next. Some time later, we were taken on a walking tour (trail was too muddy and the tractor was getting stuck) which included petting and hand feeding an alpaca, goats, sheep (one bossy fluffy dude kept pawing at my pants leg, which I thought was hilarious), and an ostrich (no petting of this guy, but pecking for sure).With this part of the excursion over, we then headed maybe 5 minutes down the road to Bankersmith Boil Shack and Sports Bar for a big, juicy steak with fries. Goats around back for more petting experiences. There was a very skilled older gentleman there playing guitar and singing some good music. You'll know a tune or two at least.That wrapped up our time with this experience. It was great and we plan on coming back to try out their other excursion options. Some ending notes: - The bathrooms at the Grapetown Vineyard & Farm are so very nice and clean with plenty of room, so there shouldn't be any waiting. - There were quite a few more animals there that I didn't mention. The one we did NOT pet (wisely) were things like peacock, kangarooo, and ring tailed lemurs. This isn't a complete list. - Our tour guide (I cannot recall her name; young woman with dark hair) was knowledgeable and really seemed to enjoy what she was doing, which made the overall experience better. - I didn't feel in danger at any point. Words of warning though: that alpaca and that one sheep are some pushy fellas. You better make sure to have a good grip on that delicate food bag in your hand.I've never purchased anything on Cool Destinations before. First time. I definitely don't regret going. Fredricksberg is beautiful and full of life, despite being a very small town. It was lovely to see that, be a part of it, and have some local stuff planned out to go on along the way.My partner and I loved it. We will be returning at some point. Check it out if you can.

Very good experince. Jeffrey the giraffe was so friendly and sweet. The wine was very good and it was great time.