The scenic and historic town of Kerrville, Texas, is cradled amid the Texas Hill Country adjacent to the magnificent Guadalupe River and is one of the friendliest places to live in the state. However, people do not flock there just for the rich history, but because of its diverse and spectacular dining experiences. Kerrville restaurants are plentiful with many unique offerings. Several offer open-air or patio dining, which is excellent since the air is always fresh and clean, making it desirable all year long.
Regardless of the time that you desire to eat, there are Kerrville restaurants available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in between your schedule. If you are a health buff, there is also no shortage of healthy dining options. There's even a vegetarian restaurant from the chips to the burger bread and juice; you'll be pleased. Some popular dining selections include Acapulco Mexican Restaurants for authentic dining in a festive and spacious setting or some hand-battered and fried mushrooms and other Mexican delicacies at Mamacita’s. What about some all-American fare from fried steak to trout at Billy Gene's restaurant along the river or go Asian by dining in at the Soaring dragon Chinese restaurant where everything is good, but the soup is to die for as it's always good.
Let's take you through the delightful feting experience from delivery to fine dining that Kerrville restaurants have to offer.
Downtown Kerrville Restaurants
Who doesn't love a city with a river smack dab through the center of it? You certainly will, especially for a romantic evening out on a patio basking in the breath-taking views of the Guadalupe.
After a day enjoying the beautiful parks and extensive recreational facilities, the rustic city offers a slew of restaurants along Water Street and Sidney Baker Street. The train depot has been restored but maintains the rustic look, and the food there is delicious. It's a casual setting offering traditional American fare and some excellent fine wine choices. If you like your food nicely presented and desert with syrup drippings and decor, then that's where you should go.
Along that stretch off Highway 16 near the Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course is where you'll go for a taste and feel of fine food, specialty wines, and spirits. Just down the road, there are pizzerias and other fast food options if you're not quite up to dining out.
If you're indecisive or simply want to try a little bit of everything, there is an eclectic option offering delicious seafood, pasta & Mexican plates. At Francisco’s, you can dine on the sidewalk and watch passersby or relax inside the historic limestone structure and enjoy beautiful art.
Junction highway offers three soul food restaurants on the river, near Nimitz lake, so after your feast, take some lovely pictures, then go for a stroll. There are several fast-food restaurants along the entire stretch as well.
Does the sound of beef brisket, baby back ribs, pulled pork, beans, potato salad make you drool? Then you should head further up Junction Highway, not too far from the veterinary clinic, to sink your teeth into some tasty BBQ. The setting is simple, but the food is divine.
Mexican Restaurants
Put on your sombrero or not, but make sure you are prepared for festive dining and sumptuous cuisine when you choose one of the many Mexican Kerrville restaurants. Mamacita’s is a great choice when you want a combination of Mexican, tex-mex, music, and liquor. The vibe is always right, and the food is splendid.
From downtown to the waterfront, you have a wide array of choices from tortilla soup to fajitas, or chicken, beef, and beans atop crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, and more. Tacos are always on the menu, or when in doubt, just order a quesadilla and tell your server what you'd like in it. The atmosphere at the Mexican restaurants is always welcoming. Check out the reviews.
Chinese Restaurants
Asian restaurants have held their own in this town, racking up ratings and serving some explosive meals. Fancy dining and food designed for photo ops are what you'll get at Soaring Dragon Chinese Restaurant. The presentations are over the top, making you wonder if you should eat the food or gaze at it. Just up the road is the HEB Municipal Tennis Center.
For some tasty steak and sushi, head over to Bonzai on Sidney Baker, where excellence is their trademark. Not to be outdone, Thai cuisine is also in the mix or rather the main dish over on Water Street at Thai O’cha. Everyone else gives a blend of Asian dishes. Still, you're guaranteed to find something in one of the seven restaurants that will appeal to your taste, such as spring rolls, fried rice dishes, sesame chicken, dumplings, kung pao chicken, and a range of other popular Asian meals.
If you were out shopping at the River Hills Mall, then finding an Asian restaurant to dine in will be comfortable as some are nearby.
Soul Food Restaurants
Southern flare never gets old, especially when you are eating at one of Kerrville restaurants' soul food delight. Get the wonderful experience of homestyle cooking or a dripping burger, maybe some cajun fries or potatoes and green beans as your side. You have four great options. If you're in the mood to look at the river scenery, then dining at Billy Gene's for some comfort food with a view is your ideal choice. Do not leave without sampling the pie, which comes highly recommended in many restaurant reviews.
Soul food restaurants are known for battering and frying everything possible. So come prepared to wet your palate with fried zucchini, tomatoes, onions, chicken, steak, and you get the picture by now. However, it's not all fried food, enjoy some sirloin steak too, or salad plus a lot more options and have the bartender blend you a delicious cocktail to help you wind down after the soul food indulgence.
Italian Restaurants
There are eight choices for great Italian meals, whether you just want a pizza or a dine-in meal. Mouthwatering plates are available from shrimp pasta dishes to Stromboli and calzone, not to mention delicious Italian wine options. Bella Sera gives the best options as most other places are either pizza focused (and the varieties are delicious), or eclectic.
There's an option to build and bake your pizza over on Junction highway, so if you're not starving and want to spend the time learning to make your food, that's a great option.
Seafood Restaurants
If you're a seafood lover, then there's an abundance of seafood done in every way imaginable, from Asian to American style, for everyone to enjoy.
On Junction Highway alone, there are seven restaurants offering seafood options. You can choose to dress up and dine in refined style inside or on a patio overlooking the river while you sip on some wine and consume seafood pasta, lobster, oyster, or even sushi?
If you prefer your seafood in a more soulful way, then right in the heart of downtown, you'll find multiple seafood places with battered fish and other battered seafood options. Do you like seeing the catch of the day and watch the chef prepare your meal, then head over to the seafood market on Sidney Baker St.
New Restaurants
The newest spots in town are already receiving rave reviews. The Humble Fork, whips up some great steak, pulled pork, and avocado fries on Water Street. It's an excellent place for lunch or dinner.
Kerrville is dubbed as one of the healthiest regions of Texas, offering an active lifestyle with numerous fun things to do. The great thing is, with all the activities, there are Kerrville restaurants at every corner to replenish you.