Fredericksburg, TX

Fredericksburg is full of German restaurants with great German cuisine like my favorite JaegerSchnitzel at the quaintest restaurant on Main Street but that's another blog. Today I want to tell you about the best Catfish place north of the Pedernales River.

Catfish Haven was started about ten years ago by Shane and Ruby Swenson. They moved to the current location about 5 years ago and their business has grown steadily over the years.

Shane is pictured here. He does catering for any size group, almost any kind of entrees.

Recently Shane and Ruby SOLD the restaurant to Clay and Nora Meadows. The Meadows are just now getting settled in the area. They are from Cincinnati and we want to give them a friendly "TEXAS WELCOME".

If you live in the area or are just visiting, try the catfish. You won't be disappointed.

The catfish has a cornmeal batter and is cooked just right. The fries have a crispy cheesy seasoning and the pinto beans have been slow cooked for hours.

Anyone like fried okra? This is delicious! There are other good sides as well but one of my favorite ways to judge a restaurant is by the salad bar. This one is fresh and cold. Lots of different kinds of veggies to choose from. Take your pick.

The decor is eclectic with a whole wall of license plates from all over the country. There is a mural on one wall of a river and a fisherman catching those wonderful catfish.

If you are hungry when visiting Fredericksburg, check out Catfish Haven. It is on Hwy 290 West on the right side of the road. It's almost to the edge of town so keep driving and watch for the sign. You'll be glad you did. See you there!

11AM-8PM weekdays 11AM-9PM Friday Closed Sunday & Monday

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Every year, when June comes around I take my family on a trip to Fredericksburg where we go to peach orchards and pick our own fruit - not just peaches but blackberries, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables too. The flavors are unbelievable! Picked fresh and ripe, the produce tastes the way it's supposed to. For information visit http://www.texaspeaches.com/ This site will tell you when and where the peaches are ripe in the Fredericksburg area.

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If you love a beautiful country setting and a rich profusion of wildflowers in the spring, then Willow City Loop just north of Fredericksburg, TX is the place to see.

Located 13 miles north of Fredericksburg in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas is where you'll find Willow City Loop. It's a 13mile drive, or bicycle ride through some of the prettiest countryside around. The loop winds through private ranches located along the way and you might even see deer and longhorn cattle along the road.

I made a little slide-show for you to enjoy and I hope you do enjoy it and make a trip this spring to see how spectacular Texas can be when it's in bloom!