Boerne, Texas, located 30 miles northwest of San Antonio, is positioning itself as a premier culinary destination in the Texas Hill Country, with a thriving dining scene and the anticipated opening of Missick Cellars, a new winery that has already earned international recognition. Despite recent flooding affecting parts of the Hill Country, Boerne remains open and ready to welcome visitors.
Missick Cellars, led by winemaker Chris Missick, is set to open its doors to the public after a successful soft opening. The winery offers guests the rare opportunity to book a private wine tasting experience directly with the winemaker, a personal touch that distinguishes it from typical Hill Country tasting rooms. Notably, Missick Cellars recently won an award at an international wine competition, underscoring the quality of its offerings. The winery's beautifully designed space reflects the character of the Texas Hill Country and will be a new addition to visitors' itineraries in the coming days.
Boerne has emerged as a premier food destination, featuring restaurants that rival metropolitan scenes while retaining small-town warmth. The Kendall Restaurant, housed within an 1859 landmark on Cibolo Creek, delivers a sophisticated farm-to-table fine dining experience that showcases local flavors. Cypress Grille, a local favorite known for refined American cuisine, offers seasonal ingredients and has earned a loyal following. Its legendary BBQ Sundays feature house-smoked selections that sell out quickly, and Wine Wednesdays offer bottles at 40% off from 5-9 p.m. Cypress Grille is also expanding, with a new bar space opening this fall. Valeria brings upscale European dining to the Hill Country, with Chef Keith Kuhn crafting a seasonally evolving menu rooted in authentic European cuisine. Guests can also book curated wine dinners or hands-on cooking classes for a deeper culinary experience.
Beyond dining, Boerne offers boutique lodging and spa services for a complete weekend retreat. The Kendall Hotel, a 160-year-old landmark, provides 34 individually designed rooms and event venues steps from Main Plaza. Art Spa House, a premium day spa on the historic Hill Country Mile, offers customized treatments including relaxation massages and organic facials.
“Boerne’s doors are wide open and our restaurant and hospitality community is ready to deliver unforgettable experiences,” said Tori Bellos, Visit Boerne Marketing Specialist. “From world-class fine dining to our newest winery, there has never been a better time to plan a Hill Country getaway.”
Visitors are encouraged to plan a weekend getaway to explore Boerne's elevated dining, wine, lodging, and relaxation offerings, whether for a romantic escape, a girlfriends' getaway, or a foodie weekend.
