Kerrville is nestled in the Texas Hill Country, bordering the Guadalupe River, just an hour’s drive from San Antonio. With only 25,000 inhabitants, Kerrville has a charming small-town feel. However, this is no sleepy town. In fact, the town has a top-notch food scene where outdoor seating is the norm and dining is an excuse to hang out with friends or the whole family and enjoy the Texan weather.
Some of the best restaurants in Kerrville rise to the most special occasion, while popular restaurants around town offer food from incredibly diverse cuisines. Here is our list of the Best Restaurants in Kerrville. Whether you’re craving BBQ or Mexican, a good steak or a great sandwich, there’s something here for every palate, budget and occasion.
If you’ve never visited Kerrville, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. We hope you’re hungry because this list is just the tip of the iceberg of what you can find in Kerrville foodwise.
Overview of Restaurants in Kerrville TX
Outdoor Seating
Since visiting Kerrville is all about enjoying the fresh air and the countryside feel, we’re featuring restaurants with outdoor seating, and we will let you know whether it’s available or not, even if there are just a few chairs and tables at the parking lot, it’s always fun to have lunch alfresco. Of course, if you want to eat inside, all options will do. Some establishments have river views, while others on Water St, Main St., and Sidney Baker Hwy have outdoor areas.
Casual Dining
We’re also focusing on casual spots and keeping the food options varied, from Asian food to Coffee shops. Still, we’re also throwing in a couple of local wineries to give you alternatives. After all, this is Texan wine country, and, you know what they say, good food is best enjoyed with good wine.
Whether you’re looking for a place to have dinner with a special someone on Friday night or grab something tasty without worrying about a restaurant’s wait time, we’ve got something for you. These are the best restaurants in Kerrville for everything, from the region’s famous fried fish to delicious goat cheese salad, a more traditional chicken salad, fresh crab cakes in green sauce or a juicy pork tenderloin. Have you tried the famous Texas toast? How about homemade cole slaw or tender green beans? If you’re a foodie, you’re in for a treat.
Restaurants Big and Small
Our list focuses on well-established restaurants with lots of amenities and professional staff. Still, we’re also featuring smaller venues, tiny eateries, coffee shops, and other less-famous places that deserve more recognition. After all, the best food is often found in the most unexpected places. Sure, fancy restaurants with river views are lovely, but don’t miss out on the small food spots dotting Kerrville; this is a foodie town, after all. There are many more restaurants, and we’re surely missing more than one great restaurant on our list.
Chicken Fried Steak
Before we get started, we want to talk about the region’s specialty. It is a dish that most, if not all, local restaurants offer, and that is worth trying in several places to get to know it from different perspectives. Also known as country-fried steak, this dish is not chicken but beef, a thin beef cutlet that is battered and fried like people do with chicken. Similar to the schnitzel but crispier, this Southern classic is an American staple and an ambassador for the region’s cuisine. Try chicken fried steak on your visit to Kerrville and its surroundings, and you’ll never forget it.
Coffee, tea and Smoothie in Kerrville
Restaurants in Kerrville are fantastic, but so are its coffee shops. All restaurants offer coffee, but for authentic barista specialties and comfy baked goods, you’ll want to visit one of the coffee shops and tea spots below.
Some of these tiny establishments have full menus, so they’re restaurants, too; however, given their nature, you can expect a more casual atmosphere, where you’re always seated quickly and can spend as much time as you want sipping on your steamy latte or ice-cold bubble tea. For a warm, caffeinated drink or refreshing iced tea, these are all great options in the area.
#1 – PAX Coffee & Goods
We’ve talked about restaurants; now let’s discuss coffee shops, starting with PAX. Here’s where you get your daily avocado toast or crispy slice of artisan bread topped with smoked salmon. Of course, the coffee here is delicious.
Try a latte flavored with one of the various premium syrups or get your caffeine fix with a creamy espresso. Even their fresh, signature drip is worth the stop, and so is their cold brew. This is good coffee right here, best enjoyed in the coffee shop’s petite, blue lounge area decorated with angelical art.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 PAX Coffee Shop
📍 203-205 Earl Garrett Street Kerrville, TX 78028
#2 –. Blue Roan Coffee
Blue Roan is a coffee roaster and supplier focusing on environmentally friendly, sustainable, and fair-trade beans from Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, and many other magical places.
Blue Roan coffee is seriously good, on par with what you’d expect in major cities. The quality is a given, but it’s the team’s passion for perfect coffee that makes people come here. Try their blends or single-origin coffee and treat yourself to great coffee while making the world slightly better.
🌐 Blue Roan Coffee
📍 1715 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028
#3 –Midtown Nutrition Spot
If you want to quench your thirst while ensuring your body has all the nutrients it needs, then this hidden gem is a great place to start. Midtown Nutrition Spot focuses on hydrating and nutrient-rich shakes. The drinks are low-carb and protein-rich, and they’re as tasty as what you’d find at any trendy coffee shop.
Try the immune busters of the mood-lifting teas; they’re all made with natural ingredients to ensure you feel and look better than ever. This is a nice concept that will surely be successful.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Midtown Nutrition Spot
📍 211 W Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#4 – Hill Country Social
There are plenty of tasty beverages in Kerrville, and Hill Country Social is a major player in the beverage scene. This juice bar specializes in smoothies, hot and cold coffee, tea and donuts. What else do you need?
Waffles, fruit, baking treats, and other goodies complement the diverse drink menu at Hill Country Social, and the presentation of everything makes a difference. The staff is friendly too. This place is becoming a locals’ favorite, and for good reasons.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Hill Country Social
📍2847 Junction Hwy Unit A, Kerrville, TX 78028
Wineries in Kerrville
After you’ve visited the restaurants in Kerrville, let’s focus on the other attractive aspect of the area: its wine. There are dozens of wineries in this hilly part of Texas, and they all offer a beautiful selection of Texas-made wine in all colors and flavors.
Although this is not a winery guide to Kerrville and its surroundings, we’ll feature some of our favorite wineries and wine spots; some have restaurants, too, so they’re worth visiting if you’re hungry but want to upgrade your dining experience with a glass of fine wine. What’s better than sipping wine while watching the Texan sunset?
#5 – Kerrville Hills Winery
Kerrville Winery is one of the most famous in the area. Its tasting room is a lovely place to visit, and its gardens overlooking the green vines are an excellent place to spend the day.
Wine-wise, this unique estate focuses on white and red blends and a couple of impressive mono-varietal wines, including a juicy Zinfandel and a refreshing Vermentino. They also produce a rare Picpoul Blanc, a French grape that is hard to find in the country. If you want something bolder, try their tannic Tannat — what a beauty!
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Kerrville Hills Winery
📍 3600 Fredericksburg Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
#6 – Turtle Creek Olives and Vines
Turtle Creek offers wine tastings and winery visits, but they do much more; they offer experiences. With a small, curated menu that pairs perfectly with their wines, this winery creates a unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in the wine country.
At the moment, Turtle Creek offers a Cinsault rosé and a white blend, but they are known for surprising with exclusive bottlings now and then. And if you’re a fan of premium olive oil, you’ll find one of the best in the state here.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Turtle Creek Olives and Vines
📍 211 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#7 – Noblemen Wines
Inspired by the first immigrants in the area, the ‘Noblemen of Texas,’ this estate focuses on offering wine-centric experiences of the highest level, authentic wine tourism that you would expect in world-class wine regions.
Their tart Cinsault and their inky Teroldego are the best wines in their catalog, and they’re best enjoyed during one of the winery’s guided tastings and tours. The estate also has a pretty neat wine club that makes you a member of their ‘Society’ as a true noblemen.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Noblemen Wines
📍 3600 Fredericksburg Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
#8 – Wine-O-Bout-It
A relative newcomer, Wine-o-Bout-It was founded in 2017 by locals and has become a charming, rustic wine bar for locals and visitors alike. This is where you’ll be able to taste wine from dozens of producers in the area, all under one roof, at affordable prices.
This wine bar and shop is a must-visit for wine lovers in the area and a nice place to stop while touring wine estates in Hill Country. The staff is helpful, and the wine offered is incredibly varied.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Wine-O-Bout-It
📍 215 Earl Garrett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
Brewery in Kerrville
#9 – Pint & Plow Brewing Company
Pint and Plow Brewing Company is a coffee-meets-beer spot where you can enjoy either a shot of espresso or a craft beer–or both!
Inside, you’ll find high, exposed ceilings and an open floor plan with plenty of room to mix and mingle with fellow caffeine connoisseurs and hop enthusiasts alike.
Order up a specialty pizza, like the Hen House, made with roasted chicken, white cream sauce, a house cheese blend, spinach, and mushrooms, or get your hands on a Hyphen-Burger loaded with grass-fed beef, cheese, hand-cut potatoes, and homemade pickles between two freshly baked burger buns.
Start or end your meal with The Divide Belgian-style Saison, offering a touch of malt flavors followed by subtle clove spice and a crisp finish.
More straightforward beer drinkers might opt for the light and refreshing Sun Otter Blue Corn Lager, made with real blue corn from Barton Springs Mill, for heightened crispness and drinkability.
🌐 Pint & Plow Brewing Company
📍 332 Clay St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#10 – Basement Brewers of Texas
Basement Brewers of Texas started as a passion project fueled by the love of craft beer. Now, running on the same fuel, it shares its passions with the rest of Kerrville and Hill Country.
The brewery showcases housemade beers and guest beers–perfect for trying Basement Brewers selection and other local brews.
There is a plethora of variety on tap at any given time inside the renovated wholesale produce market turned brewery.
Flagship favorites you should look for include Guadalupe Juice, an American IPA with a citrus hop bitterness and a semi-sweet malt backbone, and RocketMan Coffee Stout, made with coffee from Pax Coffee House.
🌐 Basement Brewers of Texas
📍 521 Clay St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#11 – Busted Sandal Brewing Company
Busted Sandal Brewing Company recently opened its Kerrville location, producing signature handcrafted beers made with locally sourced ingredients along the Guadalupe River.
In the new location, you’ll find a mix of year-round brews and a few one-off rotators. Staples like the Slippery Rock IPA and Fire Pit Wit find themselves in the lineup just about 365 days of the year.
You’ll taste classic American hops with a sweet, caramel malt flavor in the IPA. In Fire Pit Wit, expect ginger root and coriander notes in this Belgian-style witbier.
🌐 Busted Sandal Brewing Company
📍 709 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
American Restaurants in Kerrville
Popular restaurants in Kerrville feature American classics, from potato salad and a steamy baked potato to the best burger you’ve tried, served with sweet potato fries, onion rings, or a healthy goat cheese salad on the side. American food, when done right, is a delightful experience, and plenty of eateries around town over-deliver.
Although Texan BBQ and good old steakhouses are as American as food gets, we’re giving them their own category, so in American Restaurants, you’ll find nice cafes, bistros, and diners. Places that won’t disappoint for breakfast, a varied lunch special or dinner. As mentioned before, if you’re having lunch in the area, look for the local classic, the chicken fried steak; everyone makes theirs differently!
#12 – Grape Juice
Grape Juice is one of our favorite restaurants for wine and food pairings when you spend time around the table, not just to satisfy your hunger but also to have a good time with friends.
Sit and sip in the restaurant’s lounge area or beautiful patio. They have a different lunch special every day, from shrimp & grits to quail tacos, and their fresh tasting seasonal salad is a must-try, as it varies throughout the year. And, of course, there are plenty of wine-by-the-glass options and even a decent selection of craft beer on tap. Great service.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Grape Juice
📍 623 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
#13 – 1011 Bistro
This is a nice restaurant with views of the Guadalupe River. No doubt it is one of the best restaurants to visit for the view. Of course, the food is good, too. Unlike other restaurants in the area with huge menus, 1011 Bistro offers, instead, a curated menu with a couple of appetizers, salads, soups, and entrees. Duck breast, ahi tuna, slow-cooked pork shank, lamb and salmon are standouts — in other words, the good stuff. Desserts are delicious here, too, especially the creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Tart.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available, but the window views are stunning.
🌐 1011 Bistro
📍 1011 Guadalupe St, Kerrville, TX 78028, USA
#14 – Billy Gene’s Restaurant
A local favorite and a crowd-pleaser. This is a cool restaurant to experience local specialties like a juicy fried pork chop and a baked potato or flaky fish tacos. Of course, accompanied by sides as satisfying as chicken salad, pinto beans, crab cakes and several pasta dishes. Comfort food elevated to offer a unique Texan experience.
The restaurant has the nicest terrace overlooking the river, something not all restaurants offer. But forget about the view; the food here is spectacular — the best burgers in town and mean steaks, too. Tex-Mex, American classics, and seafood combine beautifully on Billy Gene’s menu.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Billy Gene’s Restaurant
📍 1489 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#15 – Cafe at the Ridge – The Ridge Marketplace
The Cafe at the Ridge is more than a restaurant; it’s an experience, one to be enjoyed with family. Spend the morning at the gardens, treat yourself to a baking treat straight out of the oven in the restaurant’s bakery, and get your loved ones something in the cute gift shop. This beautiful outdoorsy space also offers live music on occasion, making it a unique venue that’s eco-conscious and family-oriented. This place is pet-friendly, too.
Few restaurants offer an atmosphere like The Ridge, and the food is good, too. Their chicken fried steak is a classic and their pot roast tastes like home. Breakfasts are famous here.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Cafe at the Ridge
📍 13439 S Ranch Road 783, Kerrville, TX 78028
#16 – Rails A Cafe at the Depot
One of our favorite restaurants with a nice vintage vibe, affordable prices, and lots of history. Not all restaurants can say they’re built inside a fully restored historic 1915 train depot; well, Rails A Cafe is.
This is a place to enjoy a quick lunch, whether a wrap, a burger, or one of the many salads available. However, the Rail Specialties are dinner-worthy, especially their shrimp alfredo and artichoke chicken alfredo. Yes, they make a good Alfredo sauce here. Sweets are a specialty. So try their varied selection of cupcakes and cake.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Rails A Cafe at the Depot
📍 615 E Schreiner St, Kerrville, TX 78028
BBQ Restaurants in Kerrville
No visit to Kerrville is complete without enjoying the local steamy BBQ. Fork-tender brisket, roast chicken, sticky ribs, you name it. Many restaurants in Kerrville offer top notch grilled goodies, always with your favorite sides for a complete meal, from sweet potato fries to homemade chicken salad. Restaurants offering BBQ in town often have the nicest outdoor sitting areas.
Below, you’ll find some of our favorite BBQ joints in the city, authentic temples dedicated to grilled, smoked and slow-cooked beef. Kerrville might be multifaceted, but this is still Texas, so expect some of the best barbecue in the country.
#17 – Buzzie’s Bar-B-Q
Harold “Buzzie” Hughes is a pit master and a legend in Texan barbecue. Kerrville’s own Harold’s Bar-B-Q has been featured as one of the 50 best barbecue joints in Texas, and that’s no easy feat.
Good service, smoky meat that melts in your mouth and lots of tradition. That’s what you get at Buzzie’s. Nothing too fancy to see here, folks, only the best barbecue in this part of Texas. Get your ribs, brisket, sausages and a side of pinto beans. This is good food right here.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Buzzie’s Bar-B-Q
📍 213 Schreiner St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#18 – Bill’s Bar-B-Que
Bill’s is not only one of the best restaurants in the area, but it is also the oldest BBQ joint in Kerrville. Locals and many folks from out of town visit Bill’s regularly for its smoky barbecue, particularly its brisket and pulled pork, but you want to order the Big Ol’ Sandwich plate, too, with a side of potato salad and beans. You can also order cole slaw and chicken tenders for the kids.
The dining area is picturesque and inviting, but the magic happens in the backyard, where the smokers turn meat into an authentic treasure.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Bill’s Bar-B-Que
📍 1909 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#19 – Blackjack BBQ
Blackjack is a good alternative for a quick drive-through or lunch while touring the area. The barbecue is traditional and great value, especially if you get your Q by the pound. This is one of those restaurants that are easy to add to your rotation; it never disappoints, and it is convenient.
Choose one, two or three meats and a couple of sides, sit back and enjoy. The wings are perfect here, and they offer a dozen sauces for them.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Blackjack BBQ
📍 1700 Water street, Kerrville, TX, United States, Texas
Mexican Restaurants in Kerrville
Mexican food is better in Texas than in any other state. It’s no surprise that popular restaurants in Kerrville specialize in Mexican goodies, from breakfast tacos and steamy pinto beans to burritos, fish tacos and much more.
These are our favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. They’re all authentic and festive; the food is colorful and varied, and the margaritas are good. What else could anyone need? If you’re into Mexican flavors at affordable prices, excellent service and lovely music, Mexican restaurants are hands down the best alternative in the area. Choose any establishment below or visit them all!
#20 – Del Norte
Del Norte is a humble eatery specializing in morning Mexican food, especially breakfast tacos, eggs, sausages, and other goodies; their homemade salsa is on another level.
The breakfast buffet is fantastic, incredibly varied, and available until noon. The lunch menu is also attractive, with plenty of home-cooked meals available. This is one of those restaurants that close early, but they make up for it by offering food that tastes like home. Stop here early on your way to the wine country; you’ll thank us later.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Del Norte Restaurant
📍 710 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#21 – Francisco’s restaurant
Francisco’s is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Kerrville. The dining area is not just for eating but also for admiring art. The old, restored building goes back to 1890, and that ancient charm gives personality to the attractive restaurant.
Many people visit Francisco’s for the classics: Caesar Salad, Chipotle Chicken, and flavorful black bean nachos, but the menu is inventive, with Teriyaki shrimp, fried jalapeños and scrumptious fried oysters; there’s something for everyone. If you’re not feeling the Mexican vibe, they make a fantastic Alfredo pasta at Francisco’s, too.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Francisco’s Restaurant
📍 201 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, Texas 78028
#22 – Los Jimadores Mexican Grill & Bar
Los Jimadores is not like other restaurants; this is a cantina-style restaurant and bar where the drinks are as important as the food. Have dinner and a tropical drink, or benefit from the varied and reasonably priced lunch special.
With seafood, slow-cooked carnitas, tacos of all types, and the mighty chile relleno, the menu at Los Jimadores is extensive and varied. The specialties are inspired by authentic Mexican street food, so expect lots of flavor at affordable prices.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Los Jimadores Mexican Grill & Bar
📍 1550 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#23 – El Sombrero De Jalisco
Enjoy arguably the best margaritas in town, meaty specialties from the Mexican Pacific coast and a couple of Tex-Mex dishes. Sizzling Texan fajitas are good here, and so is the thin carne asada steak. The tacos are as authentic as they get, and you won’t find cheesier nachos anywhere else.
El Sombrero is a great place; it is one of those restaurants you want to visit with friends. This is one of the best restaurants in Kerrville for authentic Mexican and boozy margaritas.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 El Sombrero De Jalisco
📍 303 Sidney Baker St S, Kerrville, TX 78028
#24 – Rita’s Famous Taco
Feel like you are in a humble Mexican eatery where the food is authentic, tasty, and inexpensive. Expect a variety of tacos filled with typical Mexican specialties, including fajitas, carne guisada, Mexican scrambled eggs and chorizo. They all come with beans and rice.
Not all restaurants in Kerrville are fancy; some of the best restaurants are hidden gems enjoyed only by locals and the lucky few visitors who discover them. Rita’s Famous Tacos might not be all that famous, but they should be!
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Rita’s Famous Taco
📍209 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#25 – Taqueria Jalisco
One of the prettiest Mexican restaurants with a patio. Taqueria Jalisco is where you’ll want to spend at least an evening during your visit; it feels good. Tacos, enchiladas and grilled meat extravaganzas called ‘parrilladas’ are a lovely way of enjoying hearty meals Mexican style.
Street tacos, gorditas and tortas are a rare find in Mexican restaurants in Texas, even if ubiquitous in Mexico, so trying them is like traveling to our southern neighbor for a meal. Order the combination plate to try a bit of everything.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Taqueria Jalisco
📍 2190 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#26 – Mary’s Tacos
With three locations in Texas, Mary’s has become a staple for Mexican food, and they’re known for their friendly service and comforting breakfast tacos. Mexican barbecue, stewed meat, and minced beef ‘picadillo’ are the specialties here, and they go great together, so they can share a tortilla for a super two-meat taco.
For a home-cooked meal, try one of the lunch specials, especially the beef enchiladas or the chicken in mole; they’re served with rice, beans and tortillas, and they’ll keep you satisfied all day.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Mary’s Tacos
📍 1616 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028
Asian Restaurants in Kerrville
Unsurprisingly, restaurants in Kerrville are as varied as what you’d find in any major city, meaning that there are at least a couple of Asian restaurants focusing on your favorite cuisines. Chinese, Japanese, and even Thai restaurants in the area are worth checking out.
Asian food in the area, often prepared by first, second, or third-generation immigrants, is as authentic as it gets. These restaurants are hands down amongst the most satisfying to visit, not only for their great service and great food but also for their vibrant Asian atmosphere. These are our favorite Asian restaurants in Kerrville.
#27 – Thai Bistro & More
Asian food is well-represented in the town. Some of the most popular restaurants in Kerrville are Asian. Amongst them, Thai Bistro stands out for its quality, friendly staff and price.
The menu is varied, but if this is your first time, try the pad thai and the egg rolls. And if you want an appetizer right off the bat, then the chicken satay skewers are a must. This is a family-owned place, and it’s run by a friendly Thai family.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Thai Bistro & More
📍 1201 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028
#28 – Thai O’cha
Come for the spring rolls and the egg rolls, but return for the curries. Yes, the yellow curry and the green curry at Thai O’cha are on another level in terms of silky texture and flavor. Not all restaurants get these spicy specialties right.
Grab a table on the patio overlooking the creek, and let yourself be pampered by the knowledgeable staff. This place can be busy on the weekends, so plan ahead. However, authentic Thai curries and soups are well worth the wait.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 Thai O’cha
📍 417 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#29 – Soaring Dragon Chinese Restaurant
This is one of the best restaurants for Chinese food. As you can imagine, there are over one hundred items on the menu, and all your favorites are there, from General Tso’s Chicken to sticky orange chicken.
The lunch specials are the Soaring Dragon’s best deals. Choose between dozens of main courses and enjoy complimentary soup, an egg roll and rice. If you had to choose only one dish, it should be the Soaring Dragon Shrimp, breaded and fried until golden and served with a sticky sauce.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Soaring Dragon Chinese Restaurant
📍 820 Sidney Baker St Ste H, Kerrville, TX 78028
#30 – Sake
Unlike other sushi restaurants, sake is a high-end sushi bar with creative rolls and sophisticated dishes. Sit inside this nicely decorated sushi temple and enjoy Japanese and Chinese food with a Texas twist.
Start your evening with steamy edamame of seafood summer rolls, then order a couple of sushi rolls. The special rolls include colorful sushi you won’t find anywhere else, including the Super Mario Roll with tuna, cucumber, avocado, crab crawfish, Japanese mayo and sticky eel sauce. Expect good service and fair prices.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Sake Home Cooking and Sushi Bar
📍845 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028 (at River Oaks Shopping Center)
#31 – Bonzai Japanese Steak and Sushi
Steak and sushi are not the most common combination, but Bonzai is one of the few restaurants that make it work. Sushi is lovely here, but so are the noodles and the meaty hibachi platters. You can get true American Wagyu here on the weekends, and it’s reasonably priced for the quality.
For a friendly service, great atmosphere and interesting Asian-inspired food, this is one of the nicest restaurants in Kerrville. The mood is nice enough for a fancy Friday night dinner.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Bonzai Japanese Steak and Sushi
📍 218 S. Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028
Steakhouse Restaurants in Kerrville
Some of the most popular restaurants in Kerrville feature thick, juicy steaks, marbled rib-eyes and meaty ribs, all grilled perfectly. Red meat is a common denominator in many restaurants in the area, and it’s because Texan beef is the best in the country.
Expect great food, and it’s not only meat you should look forward to. These restaurants have varied menus, and everything is worth trying, from a creamy goat cheese salad to a bowl of comforting potato salad. Steakhouses are more than restaurants; they’re experiences. Enjoy a good steak at a great place, our favorite listed below.
#32 – Branding Iron restaurant
Open for breakfast and lunch, the restaurant at the Yoran Hotel, the Branding Iron, is one of those restaurants that take you back in time, literally to the Old West.
All restaurants in Kerrville have a Texan feel, but this steakhouse captures the Lone Stars’ personality. The wait staff here is attentive, but you can care for yourself during the varied weekday lunch buffet. The Sunday Brunch menu is even better. For dinner, check out their weekly specials. The pork tenderloin, served hot, is fantastic, and so are the pasta dishes.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Branding Iron Restaurant
📍 2033 Sidney Baker Street Kerrville, Texas 78028
Seafood restaurants in Kerrville
Kerrville might not be a coastal town, but people here love seafood. Several popular restaurants in Kerrville specialize in fish and shellfish, cooked perfectly and served handsomely. Shrimp, salmon or lobster, you choose, it’s all good. There are many healthy options, too, from high-quality white fish and crab cakes to raw oysters, good food that tastes like the sea.
If you want to pair that bottle of white wine you just purchased in the area, save some time visiting any of our favorite seafood restaurants listed below. These are top-notch restaurants focused on the most beautiful bounties of the sea.
#33 – Lafour’s Seafood Restaurant
Lafour’s is one of the best restaurants in Kerrville for seafood. This is a humble shack with ordinary furniture and modest decor. However, what comes out of the kitchen is godly, especially if you like southern-style fried seafood.
Fried shrimp, fried catfish, alligator, it’s all beautiful, fresh and crispy. They have a great gumbo, too, so if you want to enjoy the unique taste of Cajun spices and comfort food, Lafour’s is a lovely alternative. Don’t leave without ordering the beignets for dessert!
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 LaFour’s Restaurant
📍1705 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#34 – Babez Seafood Bucket
What’s good about restaurants in Kerrville is that they don’t have to be fancy to be good. Babez is casual, laid-back dining where the food is king. Order shrimp or crawfish by the pound and a couple of sides with your order, whether crispy fries or delicious dirty rice.
Try one of the restaurant’s buckets, which include varied seafood, egg, sausage, corn and potatoes. And if you’re into oysters, Babez has the freshest in town. Great food all around.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Babez Seafood Bucket
📍 225 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028
#35 – The Lakehouse
For fried catfish, The Lakehouse has you covered. Also, for the local specialty, the chicken fried steak. Seafood is fresh here, and it’s cooked with authentic Southern recipes. The gumbo, the bite-sized shrimp, the clam strips. This is the type of food you want to enjoy slowly and share with your family. Not all restaurants in Kerrville have this homey feel. By the way, you’ll feel at a lakehouse here because it truly is one!
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is available.
🌐 The Lakehouse
📍 1655 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
#36 – Wahoo Seafood
We’ve covered a couple of great places to enjoy seafood and some of the best restaurants in Kerrville for the category. So, what makes Wahoo different? You get a more formal setting and better service, but the food is just as good! The dining area is lovely.
Start your meal with gator bites and a few crab fingers, then work through the menu with oysters, shrimp or catfish. If you’re sharing, order a platter instead, or grab an authentic po’ boy if you’re in a hurry.
Outdoor seating: outdoor seating is not available.
🌐 Wahoo’s Seafood Co.
📍 905 Sidney Baker St, Kerrville, TX 78028
Tips when visiting Kerrville
· Most restaurants, bars, coffee shops and wineries are open weekly. However, Sundays are slower, especially during the low season, in fall and winter. If you want to visit a specific establishment, call ahead.
· Although there are plenty of restaurants in the area, the most popular get crowded at dinner time, and there might be a waiting list. Not all restaurants accept reservations, but some do, so again, call ahead and ensure you arrive ten minutes before your reservation.
· Moving around Kerrville is easy, as downtown, mainly east of the river, is walkable. However, if you’re exploring the wine country, you must either book a tour or rent a vehicle. There are many things to see and do between Kerrville and Fredericksburg.
Conclusion
Restaurants in Kerrville are as varied as in any big city in America, and that’s a pleasant surprise. Restaurants here are also well taken care of, the staff is friendly, and the prices are generally fair. There’s no doubt you’ll find a nice place to eat with the whole family in one of the restaurants in Kerrville, but there are a few others that didn’t make the list this time, mainly those on the far side of Sidney Baker Highway.
Humble Fork is popular with locals and offers a mean chicken fried steak, and Rio Ranch Café has a lovely roast on the menu. In fact, we’re not mentioning Rio Ranch because we know you’ll stop there anyway during your stay. Just walk Water St, Main St., or Sidney Baker Hwy, and you’ll find dozens of small shops and eateries; that’s the beauty of small towns, especially those in Hill Country; people love food around here. The wine is good, the beer is excellent, and the food is deliciously varied.
And now that you know where to grab a bite when visiting Kerrville, we’d love to know your favorite restaurants in the area. After all, we all like different things, and there are plenty of alternatives to make this list twice as long, don’t you agree? Restaurants in this town are part of its identity, and that’s fantastic.
