12 Bucket-List-Worthy Restaurants To Try In Texas, One For Each Month Of The Year
If you ask us, the best kinds of bucket lists are ones that involve food. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best restaurants in Texas to try this year – one for each month. From the oldest BBQ restaurant in the state to a small town cafe with mouthwatering pie, it’s going to be a delicious year!
Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection, 215 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
The holiday season may be over, but winter has only just begun! You can enjoy a three-course dinner and cocktails in your own private igloo at Rioja Rooftop Bar, located on the terrace of Hotel Vin in historic downtown Grapevine. Each igloo comes with blankets and a heater to keep you nice and warm! Click here for details and/or to make a reservation.
Chez Nous, 217 S Avenue G, Humble, TX 77338, USA
Chez Nous was named one of the most romantic restaurants in America by OpenTable in 2016, so February is the perfect time to visit. Although it has an unassuming exterior, this hidden gem is on par with the finest eateries in Paris. Bring your special someone for a fancy dinner neither of you will soon forget. Learn more here.
Blue Bonnet Cafe, 211 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Spring begins in March, which means Texas' state flower - the bluebonnet - will start blooming on roadsides from Big Bend to the Piney Woods. What better way to mark the occasion than with a trip to the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls? This world-famous diner is known for its delicious pies, which are made from scratch every morning. It's also the only restaurant in Texas with a pie happy hour! Learn more here.
Mary's Cafe, 119 Grant Ave, Strawn, TX 76475, USA
Mary's Cafe in the tiny town of Strawn is our April dining destination of choice. Time and again, the chicken-fried steak at Mary's is called the best in Texas - try it out for yourself and see what you think - we can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed. Learn more here.
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant, 3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Even though summer doesn't start until the end of June, Texas is usually feeling the heat by the time May comes around. That's why our featured restaurant is Gaido's, an iconic seafood joint in Galveston located just steps away from the beach. Open for over 100 years, it's the oldest seafood restaurant on the island, and you can really taste the quality that only time-honored restaurants can deliver. Learn more here.
City Market, 633 E Davis St, Luling, TX 78648, USA
BBQ is the unofficial food of summer, so we're kicking off the season at City Market in Luling. Established in 1958, this no-frills eatery is among the best barbecue joints in Texas - the perpetual line that often snakes around the block is proof of that fact. While you're in town, make sure to check out the annual Watermelon Thump at the end of the month! The festival has been around since 1954, and it's one of Luling's most cherished traditions. Learn more here.
The Oasis On Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, USA
There's nothing quite like a summer sunset, and The Oasis on Lake Travis is the best place to catch one. The self-proclaimed "Sunset Capital of Texas," it's the largest outdoor restaurant in the state - and the food is incredible, too! Learn more here.
Black's Barbecue Lockhart, 215 N Main St, Lockhart, TX 78644, USA
Ending summer on a high note, August brings us to the oldest BBQ joint in Texas. Black's has been owned by the same family since 1932, and its cooking methods haven't changed since then. Make sure you try the brisket! Learn more here.
Rathskeller, 260 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Although it rarely feels like fall in September across much of Texas, the harvest season begins this month nonetheless. What better way to celebrate than by visiting a quaint small town in the heart of Texas Wine Country? Fredericksburg goes all out for autumn, with numerous festivities to get you in the spirit. You'll need somewhere to eat during your trip, and Rathskeller Restaurant is second-to-none. Hiding in the basement of a historic building that dates back to the 1800s, this award-winning eatery dishes out scrumptious German and American fare. Learn more here.
La Carafe, 813 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Happy spooky season! Our October destination is La Carafe, the oldest bar in Houston. The candlelit watering hole is equal parts eerie and romantic - and drinks aren't the only spirits you'll find here! Rumor has it, the place is crawling with ghosts. Learn more here.
Love Creek Orchards/The Apple Store, 14024 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055, USA
November is the heart of fall, when the trees erupt in spectacular displays of color and we give thanks for all of our blessings. This month, we're visiting Love Creek Orchards and the Apple Store in Medina, where you can enjoy a big slice of homemade apple pie. Plus, the bakery is just a stone's throw from Lost Maples State Natural Area, which has arguably the best fall foliage in Texas! Learn more here.
Campo Verde, 2918 W Pioneer Pkwy, Dalworthington Gardens, TX 76013, USA
For the holiday season, it's time to get festive at Campo Verde Mexican Restaurant in the Dallas area. It may look like an ordinary Mexican restaurant on the outside, but from October through March, a Christmas wonderland awaits beyond the front doors. There are over 120,000 lights! Learn more here.
How many of these bucket-list-worthy restaurants in Texas have you tried? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! For more of the best restaurants in Texas, check out our previous article.
Address: Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection, 215 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
Address: Chez Nous, 217 S Avenue G, Humble, TX 77338, USA
Address: Blue Bonnet Cafe, 211 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Address: Mary's Cafe, 119 Grant Ave, Strawn, TX 76475, USA
Address: Gaidos Seafood Restaurant, 3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Address: City Market, 633 E Davis St, Luling, TX 78648, USA
Address: The Oasis On Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, USA
Address: Black's Barbecue Lockhart, 215 N Main St, Lockhart, TX 78644, USA
Address: Rathskeller, 260 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Address: La Carafe, 813 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Address: Love Creek Orchards/The Apple Store, 14024 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055, USA
Address: Campo Verde, 2918 W Pioneer Pkwy, Dalworthington Gardens, TX 76013, USA
