Kiepersol Bed and Breakfast

The food was OK Nothing seemed prepared from fresh ingredients
Service was very good and attentive
We were placed in a private room that had no view
The place was not that crowed and they could have seated a party of 15 in a spot with a view
Will not return to eat
Can not review bb as we did not stay there

Never stayed for the B&B but we have enjoyed dinner here several times. If you want a good steak, lamb, oyster Rockefellers, duck cigars… the food here is delicious so it’s a must try. The individuals that work here are kind and very attentive which gives it more of a reason to come back. So far this is the only place that makes good steaks and lamb. I would say they had the best oyster rockefellers but Elliott’s Oyster House in Seattle makes really good ones as well. So both are tied… for now.

My husband and I made reservations both at the B&B and at the restaurant for our 1-​year anniversary. GPS led us a bit astray, but Kiepersol apparently gets that a lot so they had helpful signs to set us in the right direction.
We got there around 5PM to set up in our room before our 6:45 dinner reservations. Both the valet and hostess seemed a bit surprised that we were staying the night (we later had the thought that maybe we should’ve shown up earlier since we had to walk through the restaurant with all our luggage during dinner service).
We emerged from our room around 6:30 for dinner and were seated at the bar while they set our table up. I asked the bartender what was good. He said, «We have beer. And wine.» Oh, really? I would have expected the bartender at a *winery and distillery* to at least give me suggestions from their own brand of booze, but he gave me none. I ordered a margarita, watched him LOAD it with Triple Sec and knew the drink was ruined.
Luckily, we were seated shortly after he gave me the drink, so I asked my waiter, Matt, if he had any suggestions because I wouldn’t be drinking the margarita. He suggested a GREAT strawberry-​basil vodka drink (made with their own distilled vodka! Smart man, doing his job). I was so thankful for him. I got the salmon, my husband got the ribeye. His was slightly overcooked. Dinner was fine, nothing to write home about. That drink truly was exceptional, though, and I thanked Matt profusely. He also comped the margarita since I didn’t drink it. Big tip for him!
Also have to make note of their olive tapenade because it was exceptional. YUM.
They allowed us to take our drinks back to our room. We stayed in the Paarl which was nice, hot tub was fabulous. In the morning, we had french toast and filet mignon eggs benedict. It was better than dinner the night before.
Finally, a few days after our stay, I got a call asking for my credit card number again because they’d forgotten to charge it. It was really weird.
Overall, a very mediocre stay. It wasn’t bad, but we won’t be back. Our waiter, Matt, bought them an extra star on this review just for being awesome.

This is definitely one of our favorites! We’ve actually stayed here twice– beautiful rooms! But we’ve dined here several other times. The food is always delicious, consistent, and servers are always pleasant and very courteous. Never, ever, had any bad food here, but I would recommend a couple of things! My husband has had the Colorado lamb here twice– it’s definitely worth it– it’s his new favorite! And for breakfast? Hands down, the eggs Benedict, «Texas-​style», is the best you’ll ever have!

Had dinner on Tuesday, July 7. Outstanding meal! From the salad to the filet mignon to the dessert, it was all fabulously prepared. The 2010 Texas Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kiepersol winery was perfect. Wait staff was attentive, personable and took care of everything we wanted. Don’t miss the Bananas Foster! Kiepersol Estates is a bit out of the way, but make the effort to find it; you won’t be disappointed!

This is undoubtedly the most beautiful venue in East Texas.
Enjoyed the new spirits at the tasting room overlooking the manicured vineyards. Try one of their specialty cocktails.
The Restaurant
Had a top notch gourmet dinner in the restaurant. For starters the house salad of baby greens, spiced pecans and cranberries topped with a roasted tomato, Texas basil goat
crème cheese and pecan-​balsamic vinaigrette and the Lobster Bisque of housemade lobster stock, tomatoes and cream garnished with fresh lobster meat and crème fraiche were both perfect.
For entrees, the 10 oz. fillet was fork tender and perfectly cooked. The pistachio crusted Sea Bass topped with white wine butter sauce was fresh and nicely seasoned. Both came with two vegetable sides — a welcome addition we don’t often see at some «up scale» restaurants. Bread with olive tampenade was a lovely accompaniment as were the Kiepersol wines.
We topped off the amazing meal sharing the Kiepersol Chocolate Cake warm delicious cake with a molten chocolate center served dusted with powdered sugar with a scoop of ice cream and a cup of fresh coffee. The perfect end to the perfect meal.
B&B
Spent one night in the elegant Paarl room decorated in rustic, deep shades, this beautiful room features French doors that lead to a hot tub on a private, screened porch in a natural, tree filled setting. The bed, pillows, and linens are ultra luxurious and the hot tub was wonderful.
Breakfast began with a cocktail of fresh fruit followed by our choices of Kiepersol Eggs Benedict — poached eggs atop a pile of breakfast potatoes and filet mignon topped with delicious Hollandaise sauce and French toast with bacon. All this with fresh orange juice and bottomless coffee. By the way, breakfast is served now on Saturdays to anyone — not just B&B residents.
Kiepersol is the perfect venue for a relaxing afternoon, an intimate weekend getaway, a formal gathering, or a business meeting lunch. We are already planning our next visit.

Kiepersol Estates Bed and Breakfast is phenomenal. It is the epitome of class, sophistication elegance, while maintaining its comfort and family appeal. The estates themselves are breathtaking, set among 63 acres of vineyards in the rolling hills of East Texas. The décor of the restaurant and bar is masculine yet very appealing to women as well. Mixed amongst the pictures of safari animals and the rustic lodge atmosphere there were family photos and authentic farm equipment perfectly placed throughout. The elegantly appointed rooms are just off of the dining and bar areas, giving a ‘homey’ feel to the guest. As for the food, we enjoyed the duck cigars and Cesar salad for starters. For our entrees, we had the oysters Rockefeller which had a smoky char on the shell and the Parmesan and spinach was still bubbling when it reached the table. I had the 10 oz filet with lobster claw mashed potatoes and smoke infused green beans… This was the absolute best meal I ever had in my life and i have eaten in some pretty nice places.
Alas, we did not save room for dessert, which by all accounts was equally amazing. We watched throughout our perfectly paced meal as tables were treated to cherries jubilee and bananas foster which both were served garradon style and flames would rise frequently throughout the dining room.
Every person was helpful and accommodating. We stayed in the Coastal Room and were given a card to pre-​order our breakfast while we had a drink at the bar before dinner. Every person we met told us the same thing… order the Kiepersol Eggs Benedict. So, we did. And we were not disappointed. The dish is comprised of lyonnaise potatoes, sliced filet mignon, two eggs along with the hollandaise sauce. Drool-​worthy! My wife who leaves half of everything on her plate left only one bite.
The DeWit family has done something wonderful here in East Texas. The entire experience from the wine and distillery tours, to the restaurant bar and B&B, is simply perfect. Whether you visit for the day, and merely enjoy the tours and delicious tastings of the wine and spirits that they have poured their hearts and souls into… or you make it a full weekend destination that is uniquely Texas (with a South African flair). You can’t go wrong with Kiepersol Estates.

Amazing, unique place!
Great staff and the food was spectacular– ate dinner and breakfast the next day.

Kiepersol Estates Restaurant is not a stand-​alone choice here for a Unilocal review. I would have created a new business to review … except others have written about the restaurant under the Bed and Breakfast name. I cannot speak to the B&B, but I can speak to restaurant.
We needed a pleasant surprise and more sophisticated dining experience in the Tyler area and got it at Kiepersol Estates Restaurant.
The heavy wood and brass décor are not my taste but my dining companion said it was characteristically German. Seeing the brass fan contraption rolling above the bar, I initially felt like we would be dining in sort of a cuckoo clock.
But the staff — from valet to captain to waiter to bus staff — did let us know immediately we were NOT back at Lago del Pino (which we had walked out of 30 minutes earlier). I welcomed tablecloths, good service, and the use of wood and fabric to absorb diner noise.
Our young waiter was personable without being cloying. The Texas wine selection was, literally, a sight to behold. Our first course, the Kiepersol house salad, seemed off the mark and less interesting than we thought it would be.
However, from there, everything went up hill. My 6 oz. filet was outstanding, really one of the best I have ever enjoyed. It would up being a lovely, quiet evening with good food and and, for two and attentive staff. Including a generous tip to the valet (who could school urban valet services) we spent about $ 145 for two of us.
Big city prices in a small town, maybe. But we’d recommend this restaurant over any other we have visited in East Texas.

Mama needed a break. I needed a break. Not to mention, I’m a quitter and I like running away from my problems (so does my mom, lol), and a bed and breakfast away from crazy family seemed like the perfect plan. Plus Mama was paying. She’s balling out of control, ya know. $$$$$$
I pulled up a search on the ol’ Unilocal app, and there it was! Kiepersol!!! Unilocal,you always come through for me. Always.
Texas Hill Country is known for wines, but many people don’t know that East Texas and its rolling hills have quite an impressive string of wineries as well. Of course we’re not California, but then again… who’s trying to be California? We’re TEXAS.
I can’t even begin to describe the charm. The elegance. The peacefulness. The FOOD. This place belongs somewhere in Europe. Italy? But we have it here. The Coastal room was a large room with a luxurious bed, exquisite bedding, large bathtub, french doors that opened to a private patio and a HUGE megastar jacuzzi bubbling for me, just waiting to be used. Lots of channels to flip through on the tube. Remote controlled air/​heating system. AHHHHHHH. Mom and I needed this.
AND THE FOOD! Breakfast came with the room. Mama just loved her French toast which was buttery, sweet, cinnamon-​y and had on outer layer of crispness to it, and my filet minion eggs benedict cooked medium rare was so well seasoned and put together, it was out of this world! Instead of English muffin, it was served on top of cubed savory potatoes that just seemed to soak in all the juices of the tender filet minion (that was a spot-​on medium rare). Poached egg on top. Hollandaise. Cajun seasoning. This thing did not come to play games!!! It blew my mind. My GAWD… my Texas people know how to do a steak right.
The people were kind. The place was peaceful. The time spent was well needed. I love you, Mama, and thank you.

Kiepersol is Outstanding! Outstanding! Outstanding! Will be back, again and again! When you dine at Kiepersol you buy a lifetime memory!
I’m a professional foodie in the food industry 30 years, a corporate officer and a flavorist with a very large expense account! Traveled Europe, South America, North America, Asia.
Atmosphere! Ambiance! Décor! Food! Service!
Kiepersol management takes time to properly train the staff. Everyone from the parking valet, to the hostess, the waiter, et al were outstanding! Our waiter Matt was great! Matt said it takes about two years training before you earn a position as a waiter at Kiepersol! Matt’s training was clearly evident with every movement and every word.
Spinach salad, chicken, rib eye with lobster tail, veggies, bananas foster, cherries jubilee all flawless. Worth every penny!
My most sincere complements to the entire staff and management at Kiepersol! See you again. Soon!

We stayed here on our wedding night and returned a year later to celebrate our anniversary. What a lovely experience. The ambiance has been romantic and relaxing both times we’ve stayed. Sebastian has been an excellent host. We celebrated with Kiepersol’s very own Bridge wine and Breakfast is par to none. We had a wonderful waitress, Jesse. We always enjoy our hot tub in the champagne room and give this quaint winery a solid 5 stars.

Celebrated our 33^rd anniversary here last night. Our waiter, Matt, was fabulous. The lamb chops were perfectly grilled for my husband and my fillet was delicious. Wine was excellent and our dessert was decadent. We will be back.

Amazing place to eat for Lunch or Dinner. You can order from the dinner menu at lunch too! Steaks are amazing. Don’t expect to get out under $ 100 for two people though. Very worth it.

This was one of the greatest fine dining finds in the South, never mind Texas.
The Duck Wrap appetizer was a wonderful creative twist on the norm, and the Seabass was absolutely divine.
We paired all our food with Kiepersol wines which are truly fantastic and ended with Flaming Cherries and the Kiepersol Port!!!
The service was excellent and we can’t wait to find an excuse to be back there again. Dallas… take a drive out in the country on a Saturday and be enchanted.

Just like others have said, great atmosphere, great food. This is «fine dining» so expect the service to be relaxed but attentive. This is not fast food or Chili’s. Don’t expect to get and out in less than an hour.
And to further ditto, the wine list is not as extensive as I ‘ve seen of other restaurants of this caliber but they are also a winery, so they are featuring their own wines (which are pretty good!!). What makes it great for me is they have my beloved McAllan scotch and at a great price! Smooooooth.
We started out with the duck cigars. Good as usual. Then wife had a filet mignon which she said was like butter. I had the crab crusted sea bass with a side of suateed mushrooms and lobster meat. Beautiful. And the sides of Lyonnaise Potatoes and steamed vegetables (which were fresh) were nice, too. No dessert this night as we were both pleasantly full. But we did get to witness several Bananas Foster presentations.
All in all, a nice night out.

Best Steaks. Great Wine! Wonderful atmosphere.
Not Cheap at all. Expect to spend $ 200 to $ 250 for dinner for 4 with wine.
Great food and a great experience. Fine Dinning!
Dressy — not a jeans and t-​shirt place at all.
Try to go as often as I can.

My boyfriend and I decided to visit the Kiepersol restaurant for our one year anniversary. When we arrived (after driving 1.5 hours from Dallas), we were told you must have a reservation, but you can sit at the bar and eat. We were both totally bummed after driving so long for a great anniversary night. We have been to other wineries before and never needed a reservation, so it hadn’t crossed our minds. We sat at the bar for about 10 minutes when the manager came over and said he found a table for us because someone didn’t show up for their reservation (you only get 20 minutes after the time of your reservation to show up). Service was excellent and the food was amazing. If you’re looking to eat a quick dinner within an hour, don’t go here. It’s a great place to relax, drink wine, and enjoy a good meal with long conversation. The crab cakes and filet mignon were outstanding, plus they bring bread out before your meal arrives. My boyfriend even received a handwritten letter in the mail from our waiter thanking us for visiting… WOW. We went on a Saturday night and the winery was already closed (closes at 6pm), but the experience was beautiful and fun nonetheless. We absolutely loved their Cabernet Sauvignon. It sells for twice as much in the restaurant, but if you go to KE Cellars in Tyler just 10 minutes away (owned by Kiepersol), you can buy the same wine for half the cost, so we definitely went and bought a few bottles to take home. Great date place and will definitely go back!

While visiting the quaint town of Tyler, Texas over the Christmas holiday, wifey’s parents took us to Kiepersol. In the bustling mecca of Tyler, Kiepersol is probably the best restaurant to dine at. When en route to Kiepersol Estates, you must stop at the entry gate and give them your name and time of reservation before you are granted access. After about a 5 minute drive through the estate subdivision, alas, you are finally at Kiepersol Winery, and the friendly Valet staff is eagerly awaiting to take your vehicle.
Upon entering the restaurant, you almost expect to see J.R. Ewing and the rest of the 10 gallon Cowboy hat wearing oil barons walking out of a private room with 19 year old hookers. Seriously, Texas is a funny place. This restaurant gets packed with some interesting and entertaining characters. Some diners are in suits, some women wear next to nothing, and quite a few men were decked out in their nut hugging Wrangler jeans, boots and obnoxiously big Cowboy hats. A+ for diversity???
Now, most importantly, here’s my take on the dining experience: Wine list — impressive, but not overly extensive. Menu consisted of prime cuts of beef, and a wide variety of seafood. All of us ordered the filet, and we shared orders of the calimari appetizers. The calimari was honestly some of the best I’ve had. And, just like my first visit, the filet was cooked to perfection, and Kiepersol’s cuts of beef are probably up there in quality with the big names such as: Mortons & Ruth’s Chris.
Service — PERFECT! Oh, and since I am a «Vodka Snob» I was very impressed with their selection of Hangar One & Chopin Vodkas:)
Great food, great service, great Vodka selection, and good wine list makes for a nearly perfect dining experience. Will I return when I visit wifey’s family again in Tyler? Most definitely. But, don’t expect me to wear a Cowboy hat, ever!

I was recommended to try this restaurant out by a fellow Unilocaler and the client I was working with this week. We all went out to lunch and ordered the Kiepersol Fried Chicken. Although the chicken was excellent the vegetables tasted like they were frozen. Blah!
No separate checks, so that was annoying.
Beautiful grounds; located next to a huge, man made pond.
My friend ordered the chocolate cake which she said was excellent.
The service was slow and the place was dead at lunch time.
I can’t wait to go back and try out some other dishes but it’s tough on the pocket book.