About Anise
An experience you won’t get anywhere else in Granbury.
Our Story
Where It All Began
At Anise Culinary, food has always been more than what’s on the plate—it’s an expression of craft, a form of connection, and a way to make moments unforgettable. While our journey began as a dine-in restaurant known for bold flavors and seasonal menus, today, Anise has evolved into something even more personal.
Now, our focus is on elevated catering, intimate event hosting, and hands-on cooking experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways. Whether it’s creating a one-of-a-kind menu for your wedding, teaching your kids how to roll their first handmade pasta, or helping you host a private dinner with ease and elegance, we’re here to help you celebrate life through food.
Chef Megan Babineau
In the Spotlight
Create Something Memorable
Anise is no longer a restaurant in the traditional sense—it’s a culinary studio, a teaching kitchen, and a celebration space. We’re here to help you gather, learn, and savor something extraordinary.
Chef Megan’s passion for food has taken her across the globe—from the flavors of the Mediterranean to the simplicity of local Texas ingredients—each experience shaping the unique, globally inspired style that defines Anise today.
Now based in Granbury, Texas, Chef Megan brings her expertise to every event, class, and curated menu, blending fine-dining sensibility with a personal, approachable touch.
About Anise
Word-class flavors from all over the world, in a relaxed atmosphere for your event .
Five Star Menu Options
Anise is Granbury’s refined dining experience offering a menu that changes for your events’ desire and a place to reconnect with family and friends through world-class flavors and a one of a kind experience.
Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Not just food for the soul, but fuel for the soul. With a mission to slow time and have each visitor genuinely connect with the person across from them, Chef Megan Babineau thoughtfully plans each menu using fresh seasonal ingredients while exploring the global flavors of the world.
Modern American Cuisine
Modern American Cuisine with a focus on fresh seasonal offerings. Anise will give you an experience you won’t get anywhere else in Granbury. With a daughter of her own, Chef Megan focuses on the values with which she was raised and brings that through in her cuisine.
About the Chef
Raised in a small town outside of Paris, France, Megan was introduced to fine dining cuisine at a young age by her father who himself worked in the industry. Although her initial schooling and career path were in Microbiology, Megan made the decision to change careers in 2010 and attended the Culinary Institute of America Greystone in the heart of Napa Valley. After leaving school, Megan gained experience at John Besh’s Restaurant August in New Orleans before returning to Richard Reddington’s Redd in Yountville, California. Working in these high level and competitive kitchens was a perfect fit to further fuel Megan’s want to have her own restaurant one day. Since returning to Texas in 2013, she helped to open John Bonnell’s Waters and was Executive Chef at Café Pacific.
Now with a daughter of her own, Megan wants to focus on the values with which she was raised. “Anise was born from a desire to roll back the clock to when dinner was a sacred time shared with friends and family, a time for a pause on daily stress and distractions, to connect with others, and to nourish the body and soul at the end of the day.”
Testimonials
Over 250+ Positive Reviews
“The Food is Phenomenal”
“We hired Anise for our wedding catering in Granbury, TX, and every dish was beyond exceptional. From the grazing table to the plated dinner, the flavors were rich, fresh, and beautifully presented. Guests are still talking about the food weeks later. Truly, the food is phenomenal and elevated our celebration to the next level.”
151janicet
Trip Advisor
“True Excellence from a Very Well-Trained Chef”
“Chef Megan’s background and training shine through in everything she does. We attended one of her hands-on cooking classes in Granbury, and it was inspiring to watch her teach with such skill and passion. Her guidance made complex techniques easy to understand, and the results were delicious. True excellence from a very well-trained chef.”
Megany0922
Trip Advisor
“Perfect Venue for Any Celebration”
“We recently hosted a milestone birthday at the party venue in Granbury, TX, and it was perfect. The space felt intimate yet stylish, with plenty of room for our guests to enjoy themselves. The fact that Anise handled the custom catering menu made the evening stress-free and unforgettable.”
Todd G.
Trip Advisor
“A Trusted Partner for Every Occasion”
“Our company has used Anise for several events, and they always deliver. The corporate catering in Granbury is reliable, beautifully executed, and tailored to our needs. Chef Megan and her team bring a thoughtful, professional touch every time. We’ve found a trusted partner for every occasion.”
Jon_The_Handyman
Trip Advisor
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