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Lonesome Dove Austin
Reviews
We pass by this place all the time and finally stopped in for a snack today. We ended up sharing a bottle of wine and an entree. The service was great, the lamb was some of the best lamb I’ve ever had, and the owner came by to check on us and chatted with us about the restaurant and their story. He even personally altered a desert for us to suit our dietary restrictions. We had a fantastic time and will absolutely be back! The lamb and crème brûlée are must haves!!
Food was delicious. I had the elk tenderloin and it was perfect. Perfect spot for a special meal.
After going to the UT vs Florida game, we were looking for a place to grab some food and drinks. Saw The Tavern had some great reviews and decided to check it out. The place was packed with college football fans and the atmosphere seemed great. We ordered the nachos and the mozzarella sticks as we thought appetizers would be a safe choice with the amount of people that were inside. It took almost 45 minutes to get the food and when it came out, I thought it was a joke. The mozzarella sticks were actually amazing, but these nachos were the most ridiculous nachos I have ever seen in my life. I think Napoleon Dynamite made better nachos than what we were served. It was 3 tortillas cut in half, smeared with refried beans and sprinkled with shredded cheese. If you’re hungry, I’d recommend not coming here while they are busy. If you want beer or drinks, you’ll probably be safe at anytime here. Whatever you do, do not get the nachos, Taco Bell nachos are far superior and way cheaper than this abomination.
Everything was top notch from the food to the service to the atmosphere. Hubs surprised me with a birthday dinner here and I was SO SKEPTICAL ( not feeling it) at first looking at the gamey menu. Our server was awesome and gave us good recommendations! The BEST appetizer we ordered was the Elk Slider, it is absolutely a MUST TRY! The flavors were unlike anything I've tasted before, I savored every scrumptious bite! My pic of it does not do it justice! The Blackened Gulf Redfish with Texas Caviar and braised collards was OUTSTANDING! I need this meal again for New Year's. You have to try the crispy Brussels Sprouts with bacon vinaigrette and black garlic, they are the 2nd best I've had (next to Uchiko's) but they are SUPER DELICIOUS and the flavor combination is definitely a winner! This was one of THE BEST birthday meals I've ever had and if you're ever in downtown Austin, Lonesome Dove is MUST TRY....no seriously, go!
My girlfriend and I recently dined here for her birthday. I opted for the five-course tasting menu with wine pairings, and every course was perfectly complemented by the selected wines. They easily accommodated the menu to not include any fish, at my request. My girlfriend had the vegan five-course tasting menu, which she thoroughly enjoyed. The staff really went above and beyond to make her birthday feel extra special with thoughtful touches throughout the evening. Vincent was an amazing host, extremely knowledgeable about all the wines and offered fantastic recommendations. He truly made the experience unforgettable.
I've been here a couple of times as an Austin native, and I love to bring visitors to our city and people who haven't experienced wild game here to get a combination of warm Southern hospitality, impeccable service, on par decor and ambiance, and a beautiful first taste of wild game or a perfect steak.
Personally, I always can find something that I love even though heavier meats are not usually my thing. The Elk sliders are incredible - we ordered four in one sitting for two people and almost ordered six like lunatics, but the main courses looked too amazing. Fries are without exception incredible and a very generous serving. The Elk Loin is exceptional and one of their trademark dishes with these incredible crispy and savory fans of wild (?) mushrooms in between each slice. Their signature garlic stuffed beef tenderloin is always perfectly cooked. Redfish - delicious. Rabbit pasta was very rich and savory. The chili is SO good and absolutely warms your soul but it is a little spicy if you're like me and order everything mild usually.
I should also say I've gone a bunch of times, and this was not all ordered in one sitting.
What really sets it apart is the service and warm, personal feel even though it is a high end, polished restaurant. It looks like that, but I instantly feel comfortable here if that makes sense.
The general manager Matt is more likely than not going to stop by your table and personally ask you how you enjoyed your experience and start a conversation, because it matters that much to them. He is the warm, personal touch that got me to write this review in the first place and made our night that much more special today. :) Thank you for everything!
Personally, I always can find something that I love even though heavier meats are not usually my thing. The Elk sliders are incredible - we ordered four in one sitting for two people and almost ordered six like lunatics, but the main courses looked too amazing. Fries are without exception incredible and a very generous serving. The Elk Loin is exceptional and one of their trademark dishes with these incredible crispy and savory fans of wild (?) mushrooms in between each slice. Their signature garlic stuffed beef tenderloin is always perfectly cooked. Redfish - delicious. Rabbit pasta was very rich and savory. The chili is SO good and absolutely warms your soul but it is a little spicy if you're like me and order everything mild usually.
I should also say I've gone a bunch of times, and this was not all ordered in one sitting.
What really sets it apart is the service and warm, personal feel even though it is a high end, polished restaurant. It looks like that, but I instantly feel comfortable here if that makes sense.
The general manager Matt is more likely than not going to stop by your table and personally ask you how you enjoyed your experience and start a conversation, because it matters that much to them. He is the warm, personal touch that got me to write this review in the first place and made our night that much more special today. :) Thank you for everything!
This is one of Austin's historic pub experiences. The sign outside commemorates it bringing air conditioning to Austin bars. The rambling wood-paneled building is vast but intimate. There are two floors of bar and table space along with a couple upstairs patio areas.
The building is now adjacent to a strip mall, providing a parking lot. It's also near an entrance to the sidewalk that runs along the creek connecting Pease Park and Lady Bird Lake.
The building is now adjacent to a strip mall, providing a parking lot. It's also near an entrance to the sidewalk that runs along the creek connecting Pease Park and Lady Bird Lake.
This place is a VIBE. They play interesting (good) music and the food is bomb and the drinks are cheap and the staff are friendly and fast. Plus they have a vape vending machine (which I had never seen before, probably because I’m from California and they don’t let us do jack sh1t over in that state). 10/10 I’ll be back.
Fantastic service, perfectly cooked steak, consistent performance.
I visited LD several years ago and was excited to go back last night. I wanted a steak and a spot at the bar to celebrate an occasion. They delivered. Bartender was lovely and charismatic. For food, I’d had a mix of their offerings before, they’re great, but I wanted simple this time. Steak, bread, Mac, dessert. I’ll be back, thank you LD for the great experience.
I visited LD several years ago and was excited to go back last night. I wanted a steak and a spot at the bar to celebrate an occasion. They delivered. Bartender was lovely and charismatic. For food, I’d had a mix of their offerings before, they’re great, but I wanted simple this time. Steak, bread, Mac, dessert. I’ll be back, thank you LD for the great experience.
Stopped in for a couple of drinks and found a really cool place to hang out. We ending up staying for a couple of hours just chatting and drinking. Service was great, everyone super friendly.
I eat here all the time and for good reason. The employees could use a little shade during sundown I think. It appeared to be blinding the gentleman making my pizza at least while he was trying to speak to me.
Very disappointed. We are new to Austin from the Midwest so big Chiefs fans. Really wanted to check this place out. So we went on a quiet Tuesday afternoon to eat and relax. Started with mozzarella sticks, they were tasteless. I had the Ann Richard’s sandwich. Totally blah and dry, who serves a club sandwich with no mayo, and in the summer restaurants need to make an attempt at fresh ripe tomatoes. The sweet potato fries were cooked hours before, cold and limp. My husband had the Philly sandwich. Again dry and blah, he said he wouldn’t order it again. And his fries were undercooked. The bartender did comp my meal but when you go out to eat you would like to eat. With beers at $8 our bill was still $55. Absolutely ridiculous! I think this might be a place that makes it’s money on sports days when people will eat and drink no matter what. Just sad, we were looking forward to being Tavern fans with our Chief fans.
This is a fun place to watch soccer/ sports games. The service was excellent despite our massive group standing around and blocking everywhere. I love that they serve the impossible burger. There’s an outdoor patio and an upstairs. We’ll be back.
The bartenders are friendly.
The atmosphere is quiet.
On top of its game, it is beautiful. The music is quite an experience you'll never forget. And if you like outdoor life, you definitely love this place. Come and check it out.I guarantee you will not regret it.. My husband is a drummer and a band called the Jericho machine, and they play there, and they are quite amazing. Come check them out and see what I'm talking about. You will think so, as well. Most definitely something worth looking into. Usually on tuesday or thursdays in the evenings, have a blessed day 🙏 ✨️ Come out and see us.
The atmosphere is quiet.
On top of its game, it is beautiful. The music is quite an experience you'll never forget. And if you like outdoor life, you definitely love this place. Come and check it out.I guarantee you will not regret it.. My husband is a drummer and a band called the Jericho machine, and they play there, and they are quite amazing. Come check them out and see what I'm talking about. You will think so, as well. Most definitely something worth looking into. Usually on tuesday or thursdays in the evenings, have a blessed day 🙏 ✨️ Come out and see us.
This restaurant was on my list of places to eat for quite some time. It didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious. We ordered Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and the whole fish. Sitting out on the patio was a great spot.
Fun little diner with kind waitresses.
The custom breakfast tacos were good, along with The Economical. The lox and bagel was pretty basic but it was still pretty good. They have a wide variety of drink options which was nice too. Overall a very well rounded breakfast diner. We’ve only been for breakfast ever so not sure how the lunch or dinner are. But based on the breakfast experience they probably are very good as well.
The custom breakfast tacos were good, along with The Economical. The lox and bagel was pretty basic but it was still pretty good. They have a wide variety of drink options which was nice too. Overall a very well rounded breakfast diner. We’ve only been for breakfast ever so not sure how the lunch or dinner are. But based on the breakfast experience they probably are very good as well.
Went in for lunch on a Tue early afternoon. Got lucky with the weather and sat outside (highly recommend this if you can.. weather dependent). Service was spectacular..
Not the biggest fan of shrimp and grits but its their most popular entree.. so gave it a try. Outstanding! Butter was delicious.. grits were surprisingly tasty. Shrimps were large and fresh
We got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. This was the move! Light, fluffy, not too sweet. Delicious!
Not the biggest fan of shrimp and grits but its their most popular entree.. so gave it a try. Outstanding! Butter was delicious.. grits were surprisingly tasty. Shrimps were large and fresh
We got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. This was the move! Light, fluffy, not too sweet. Delicious!
Closing Dinner for our Group of aprox 40-50 SBS Intcomex Latam Tech Meeting. The place was beautiful, great atmosphere & service, but the food was Amazing. We had Ceasar Salad Bar, Beed Fillet, Trout, Yukon Potatos, Carrots with Goat cheese glaze. Everyone at my table of 10 had 2nds. Thanks to a memorable night for all. A must when visiting Austin.
This is a great spot for brunch. The food was incredible and the service was super friendly. There’s both indoor and outdoor patio seating. I got a seat at the bar pretty easily right at opening at 11am on a Saturday but it fills up pretty quickly so I’d recommend making a reservation in advance if possible.
I had the Pork Shoulder Hash and highly recommend. Definitely stop by here for brunch if you’re in the area or visiting Austin.
I had the Pork Shoulder Hash and highly recommend. Definitely stop by here for brunch if you’re in the area or visiting Austin.
Most of the dishes were good, some even great. The front of house staff were knowledgable and kind. I was sadly disappointed by my interaction with the sushi chefs, which took away from the experience. In one instance, I asked the head chef what the fish he served was, and he told me to go look it up in the menu. A second chef overheard the comment, waited until the head chef was gone, and whispered what the dish was, presumably to not go against her boss's decision. It felt uncomfortable and heavy.
The pacing was also rushed, with multiple courses piling up in front of me, punctuated by the head chef leaving half way through the meal. I understand restaurants need to turn tables and make room for other guests, but the place was half empty during my dining experience, and I was seated a little late due to a delay on the restaurant's end. So I didn't understand the need to rush. Based on my transportation receipts, I was there for 1:45 minutes, so it's not like I stayed beyond what's reasonable.
We all have bad days at work, things come up, I get it. I just wish it didn't come at my expense of $400.
The pacing was also rushed, with multiple courses piling up in front of me, punctuated by the head chef leaving half way through the meal. I understand restaurants need to turn tables and make room for other guests, but the place was half empty during my dining experience, and I was seated a little late due to a delay on the restaurant's end. So I didn't understand the need to rush. Based on my transportation receipts, I was there for 1:45 minutes, so it's not like I stayed beyond what's reasonable.
We all have bad days at work, things come up, I get it. I just wish it didn't come at my expense of $400.
4 of us went for brunch on Sat. Made reservations a day before. Upon arriving, we were greeted and seated right away. Our server was very polite and helpful with menu since it was our first time. We order humus with black garlic which was amazing along with hot beverages. The hot beverages were tad on luke warm side. Each one of ordered our dish, spicy lamb kebab, lamb meatball and egg dishes and french toast which were amazing. Smoked salmon dish were ok though. Location and inside ambience is beautiful and welcoming. Highly recommend even though dish prices are bit pricy but you can treat yourself YOLO!!
Fantastic flavors and menu with local ingredients, hard to find proteins, and unique but really tasty dishes all the way around. Highly recommend the tasting menu and they’re even good with swapping out for other dishes which is awesome because the fois gras is fantastic! Service was excellent, and the atmosphere lended itself to phones down, talking and enjoying company and good food.
Went here for the busy Memorial Day weekend, and the staff were very friendly. Laid back atmosphere with plenty of shade. We enjoyed the food and the location. Waited for about half an hour and received a text message when ready. Would recommend the burger!
I visited here with my mom, we are both gluten and dairy intolerant. The staff was very accommodating and helped us find great substitutes. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. We will definitely come back and recommend to others.
West Lynn is a pretty part of Austin. Josephine house is a pretty restaurant in a pretty part of Austin. I felt pretty just sitting there sipping my golden milk tea ( which has no milk nor tea.)
The food was hit or miss for me, but overall enjoyable. It’s an excellent place to come and have a cup of wine, a nice cocktail or one of their many decaffeinated herbal drinks.
I had the brussels sprouts and shishito peppers to start. I loved it as a Shishito pepper dish. I could’ve done without the Brussels. I didn’t think they added anything, for me.
I had the curry octopus as my main.
I love the curry, the roasted tomatoes, the salad, and the butter that it came with.
The flavor on the octopus was great, but for me, the texture was off. There is something oddly fatty about this octopus to me (that may be a “me” thing, though.)
I would eat the roast tomato curry salad with butter that I had every day - that was exquisite.
I feel like this place would shine at brunch.
The service was fine, but that’s all I could say about it. Frankly it was a little bit beneath what I was expecting given the area, ambience, and the price point. If I were at the local coffee shop across the street or even the galaxy Café, the service would’ve made more sense to me.
There is no parking to speak of only four seats at the bar maybe 20 inside 30 if you’re being generous. The outside seating makes up for 2/3 of the tables.
The food was hit or miss for me, but overall enjoyable. It’s an excellent place to come and have a cup of wine, a nice cocktail or one of their many decaffeinated herbal drinks.
I had the brussels sprouts and shishito peppers to start. I loved it as a Shishito pepper dish. I could’ve done without the Brussels. I didn’t think they added anything, for me.
I had the curry octopus as my main.
I love the curry, the roasted tomatoes, the salad, and the butter that it came with.
The flavor on the octopus was great, but for me, the texture was off. There is something oddly fatty about this octopus to me (that may be a “me” thing, though.)
I would eat the roast tomato curry salad with butter that I had every day - that was exquisite.
I feel like this place would shine at brunch.
The service was fine, but that’s all I could say about it. Frankly it was a little bit beneath what I was expecting given the area, ambience, and the price point. If I were at the local coffee shop across the street or even the galaxy Café, the service would’ve made more sense to me.
There is no parking to speak of only four seats at the bar maybe 20 inside 30 if you’re being generous. The outside seating makes up for 2/3 of the tables.
Launderette was a fantastic brunch spot! We enjoyed the pull apart (sticky) bun and a combination of The Americana (eggs with toast & bacon), as well as the buttermilk pancakes with bacon. The atmosphere was lovely, and we appreciated the option to have a drink on the patio while waiting for a table. They also offer special donuts.
The food was great, the environment was great, but the service was terrible, especially their hoster, I arrived here at 2pm, they had tons of empty tables both indoors and outdoors, but hoster told me to need wait 15 minutes, after 20 minutes, she gave me an outdoor table that was always empty. I don't understand why I have to wait for a table when there are so many. It is very unprofessional. I hope the manager will see that and train your staff well.
We spent $55 for two people, had 3 plates between us and two refill coffees.
It’s a good value for price, they’re pretty quick to serve. The pancakes are very good, fluffy and tasty. French toasts could be better but eggs and sausage was great.
James served us, very friendly and quick.
I think they could turn up the temperature a little bit, it was slightly cold, but other people may not have issues with it anyways.
It’s a good value for price, they’re pretty quick to serve. The pancakes are very good, fluffy and tasty. French toasts could be better but eggs and sausage was great.
James served us, very friendly and quick.
I think they could turn up the temperature a little bit, it was slightly cold, but other people may not have issues with it anyways.
The food was incredible! I found myself taking breaks during my meal to soak all the flavors in. The atmosphere was amazing, even the restrooms felt cozy, and the staff was amazing. One of the hosts introduced us to our table neighbor's dog (we had patio seating), which felt like a fun touch to the evening; and one of our servers, Nyx, went above and beyond to ensure we had an extra special date night. We will definitely be back. 10/10.
All the vegetarian dishes we ordered were amazing and complex. The dessert was a work of art. I highly recommend this place for special occasions or for to have good time. The service was also really good.
We initially had gone on a weekend and there was a 2 hour wait so we went on a Monday afternoon and got immediately seated. We finally could get a feel of what the fuss was all about this famous brunch place. The coffee was freshly brewed and the food was fantastic. We ordered the vegetarian omelets with home fries and it was the first time we ever tasted such fresh steamed veggies with very less salt in the eggs and gave a homely feel to the food. It’s definitely on the pricier side but worth to try it out.
Great food and amazing staff! They helped us customize our pizza to make it more flavorful. Even though they were closing, they still helped us get dinner. Will definitely go back!
The Tavern is an Austin staple which will never let you down. The food is excellent, especially the burgers and a big nod to the cfs. The service is good but they are a bit short staffed, and the atmosphere is is really good. It's really great to go to a place which isn't too loud to have a conversation or just watch a game. The prices are very fair for the quality of food. Of note, ask for their home made chips or sub or fries for them. They are outstanding. Also note that they keep the kitchen open nice and late.
We loved this place. The service was amazing, food was outstanding but I don’t like being misled. We got there on a Sunday for a 4 o clock reservation and was told brunch ended at 1:30pm and dinner didn’t start til 5pm. They had only had 5 snack items on the menu. Needless to say we almost walked out. We decided to give it a chance and my wife ordered one item and I ordered another. Both dishes were outstanding. Food wise I have no complaints, service was great but please update your meal times. My wife and I went out of our way to enjoy a kid free meal at your establishment and the meal times were inconsistent. We almost wasted one of few kid free days.
Cute little place.. delicious pastry selection. A bit pricy.
Plenty of outside seating. The lemon ricotta pancakes were great.
Plenty of outside seating. The lemon ricotta pancakes were great.
Visiting in Austin and had the BEST experiences at this bar. The incredible history behind the location is only enhanced by the awesome service and drink selection. Amber at the bar treated us like regulars and I fell in love with The Tavern. So cool to explore and one of the coolest atmospheres I've experienced so far. Will visit again soon!
Great bartenders. Very attractive always asking if you need anything. So impressed compared to other here.
I've been wanting to visit this place for years and finally got my chance. It did not disappoint. The food is so good! I ordered the sampler plate and was able to try a big chunk of the menu that way. I almost couldn't finish it all, and I had help. Staff was friendly, and there was lots of quality conversation to be had at this place.
Google Maps and their door says they open at 11AM, but we were promptly shooed out and told they do not open until 12. They did not handle what was their mistake very well, better options with better service nearby.
Stopped in at 11 am and only waited about 5 minutes for a table. Friendly service from the host and server Sharon. I ordered the special omelette stuffed with carne guisada and it came topped with queso. The carne guisada tasted more like shredded beef, but it was still very tasty and the breakfast potatoes were very good too. I asked for a side of salsa and that added more flavor on top.
I also ordered the banana pecan pancakes, but they weren't moist or fluffy at all. They tasted kind of like boxed pancake mix and they were thin, dry, and a bit overcooked. Definitely not the worst, but I wouldn't order it again.
The patio is nice, but sit outside at your own risk lol. There's a few bird thieves that will snatch the eggs and potatoes right off your plate while you're eating.
I enjoyed it overall and will go back again in the future.
I also ordered the banana pecan pancakes, but they weren't moist or fluffy at all. They tasted kind of like boxed pancake mix and they were thin, dry, and a bit overcooked. Definitely not the worst, but I wouldn't order it again.
The patio is nice, but sit outside at your own risk lol. There's a few bird thieves that will snatch the eggs and potatoes right off your plate while you're eating.
I enjoyed it overall and will go back again in the future.
We sat outside. The music was a little loud was hard to hear conversation. The food was really good. I had the pork hash and turkish egg. Absolutely 5 stars.
What a great neighborhood brunch spot in an old laundromat! Solid buttermilk pancakes with blueberry maple compote and crème fraiche. Also a good Americana. However, the best of the best was the Pork Shoulder Hash. Perfect combination of pork together with sunny side eggs, potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and chile verde. It’s an example of why “brunch” was invented — the perfect combo of a breakfast and lunch food that meets the savory needs of the midmorning meal.
The Everything Biscuit was probably our second fav.
With it all, we got a sweet and savory side combo of a sticky pull apart bun and frites. Washed down with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice (from some insanely good oranges), it was a perfectly sized breakfast that didn’t leave us feeling tired and bloated.
The Everything Biscuit was probably our second fav.
With it all, we got a sweet and savory side combo of a sticky pull apart bun and frites. Washed down with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice (from some insanely good oranges), it was a perfectly sized breakfast that didn’t leave us feeling tired and bloated.
Had a casual gathering with my friend here. This restaurant is located inside proper hotel, so it is pretty crowded. A little bit loud, which is why atmosphere is 4 stars. Food I would say it doesn't taste very authentic mediterranean to me,but it does taste very good. Cocktails here are really good, will come back for the drinks.
We had a great time during our date night! The food was absolutely delicious. Redden, our waiter, made great suggestions of the menu & was super sweet. He went above & beyond to make us feel welcomed. Can’t wait to come back on our next trip to Austin!
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin! All their plates are super unique and delicious. The staff is great and super nice! I always bring friends and family here when they are visiting.
This last time I went, I was celebrating my birthday and they knew and brought me some complimentary drink and ice cream with a candle!
This last time I went, I was celebrating my birthday and they knew and brought me some complimentary drink and ice cream with a candle!
We were walking around on vacation and stopped here to use the bathroom and stayed for the live music on Sunday and great vibes!! Good local can cider and local beers. Listened to a local band and it’s been great. Can’t speak to the food but all staff and patrons have been nice. Dog friendly
We had a great experience visiting Magnolia Cafe! Both the hostess and waitress were very friendly. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio. The Ernesto Benedict and Buttermilk Banana Pecan Pancakes were incredibly delicious! The kids enjoyed their food as well (kids breakfast, and kids quesadilla), was also awesome that at breakfast time the kids were able to order not only traditional breakfast foods. :)
Wink is a hidden gem in Austin serving up a killer chef's tasting menu with perfectly paired wines. The scallops and grits were the highlight, an explosion of creamy and seared flavors. Knowledgeable, friendly service and a relaxed vibe make it a great spot for a special occasion. Highly recommend!
The butter milk pancakes with pecans and banana are a winner! The French toast and eggs zappatos were also fantastic. Bacon is nice and smokey.
For a drink the Mrs. Palmer is really nice. The hibiscus tea is tasty.
Super friendly staff. Amanda is so attentive.
For a drink the Mrs. Palmer is really nice. The hibiscus tea is tasty.
Super friendly staff. Amanda is so attentive.
Came here on my break to get brunch with my partner. It was amazing!!! Loved the food everything was absolutely delicious. The staff was nice and attentive even with it being a little busy. Loved the Mrs. Palmer.
One of the best brunch spots in Austin. This restaurant never fails. All dishes are elevated, tasteful and a small menu, get diverse. Within a beautiful neighborhood, genuine local spot. Great spot for brunch with friends or family. Outdoor seating makes the majority of the space.
This place is absolutely adorable. The restaurant is located in a house (hence the name). The interior is a quaint setting with a few small tables and a bar which has a few seats. The kitchen connects to the dining room so you get a glimpse of the action from the inside seating. Outside, there are more tables on the lawn giving a unique garden-party vibe. The quiet neighborhood is a lovely setting for the restaurant.
The staff was amazing-it really seems like they all enjoy working there. They were all very friendly and went above and beyond when it came to hospitality.
As far as the food is concerned it was top-notch. Perfectly prepared and wonderfully seasoned. We were more than pleased with our experience and absolutely recommend visiting.
The staff was amazing-it really seems like they all enjoy working there. They were all very friendly and went above and beyond when it came to hospitality.
As far as the food is concerned it was top-notch. Perfectly prepared and wonderfully seasoned. We were more than pleased with our experience and absolutely recommend visiting.
Truly a fascinating dining experience, he has all the wild that he has from being in a rock band, but also the attention to detail for a sushi chef. Some wild flavors you won't taste elsewhere, well worth the price and the visit
This establishment is truly exceptional! The mimosas were perfectly crafted, and the pancakes rank among the finest I’ve tasted in the United States. I strongly recommend making a reservation in advance. Fortunately, I was fortunate enough to secure two seats at the bar. The staff members are delightful, and the setting, situated within an old house, adds to the fantastic ambiance, creating a homely atmosphere. I am certainly planning on returning in the future.
We came only to see the ambiance and beer. Such a great vibes with great live music. There are couple of game machines and we play basketball. Nice place to hang out in South Congress!
Amazing atmosphere for a date night. The food was delicious, just be careful with the hidden charges. The dessert menu with the wine pairing is unintuitive. The price with the wine pairing is only for the wine and it's added onto the desert price above it. There's also a ~3.5% wellness charge by default.
Besides that the pita bread was super fresh and the chicken breast kebab was delicious. The wild grouper was ok... The fish wasn't as good and it was too salty, but the spiciness was on point.
Besides that the pita bread was super fresh and the chicken breast kebab was delicious. The wild grouper was ok... The fish wasn't as good and it was too salty, but the spiciness was on point.
Food was fantastic I recommend the beef dumplings.
If we had a bigger table we would have ordered more food. Our server could have come by a little bit more often for more cocktails, but otherwise it was a nice experience.
We came in about 20 minutes early for our reservation and were seated shortly after arrival. The whole staff I looked nice and acted professional.
If you come at night it's going to be pretty loud due to the bar being very overcrowded next door.
If we had a bigger table we would have ordered more food. Our server could have come by a little bit more often for more cocktails, but otherwise it was a nice experience.
We came in about 20 minutes early for our reservation and were seated shortly after arrival. The whole staff I looked nice and acted professional.
If you come at night it's going to be pretty loud due to the bar being very overcrowded next door.
This is one of the best Mediterranean restaurant in Austin with lots of Seafood and Non veg options. The ambience is vey nice. The staff are attentive and the service is very fast. We ordered Lamb Kefta , Khachapuri and Toasted Almond Muhammara. The dishes are colorful. The Non veg food is tasty and yummy where as the veg is not up to the expectations.
The Desert Dark chocolate so delicious. Definitely we will visit again
The Desert Dark chocolate so delicious. Definitely we will visit again
My boyfriend took me to Otoko as a surprise for our anniversary and new years eve. All I can say is WOW! It’s difficult to eat normal food after such an incredible experience, I can’t stop thinking about it. The service was absolutely fantastic, very intimate and personal which I loved. Everyone was so kind and friendly. I loved the entire omakase. Every dish I tried was like magic to my tastebuds. I was exhausted after a 16 hour flight the day before and this dinner truly brought me back to life. My boyfriend got the omakase with wine pairings and I got the sake pairing. I will say it is a lot of drinks, but each and every one was well thought out for each portion of the dinner. I hope to come back again and again!
A home run! Just loved the whole vibe and menu here which was both elevated and so distinctly Texan. It made for the perfect dinner for our one night in Austin. The service was both friendly and helpful with our server providing great recommendations for our first visit here. We started with a buck and pork belly charcuterie which was a nice starter. The rattlesnake rabbit sausage was outstanding - flavorful and and juicy, perfectly balanced by the crispy potatoes. For mains we had the elk and rabbit ravioli. Of the two, the elk was the star. Perfectly cooked with a wonderful rub, it was my favorite dish of the night. The rabbit was also very good, though we found the sauce a bit on the salty side. The ancho lava cake was the perfect finish - delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful evening!
What a magical omakase experience - each bite meticulously crafted with love and admiration for the chef and cuisine. All of the staff were top notch, enhancing the experience along the way. There are two easy to follow rules: leave your gold plate on the counter for plating and don't put ginger on your sushi, simple and sensible. Our neighbors could not follow the two rules which was a little distracting. We however excelled at following along. What a special meal, maybe the best I have had in Austin!
Too many arcades and game looked like a mini dave and buster. Bartenders were really nice though
This place is a bucket list restaurant. Chef Yoshi is an artist and all of the surrounding staff are the best of the best. I've never had better omakase, and this is in my top 5 for best meals all-time. And the bar, Watertrade, is equally amazing. You have to book 2 months in advance but if you ever get the chance to dine here, I promise you will not be disappointed.
Great place to watch sports, enjoy a beer and have some good bar food. Whether downstairs, or upstairs this grand old tavern has several interesting sections and televisions for keeping up with a variety of sporting events. I believe there is an area where you can drink on the second floor balcony. Our food was good and well proportioned. This place has a good feel to it, like putting on a comfortable jacket, and a cordial atmosphere.
I’m not easily impressed but this place blew me away. We showed up at opening, hoping they weren’t too booked to fit us in. They happily seated us and then it began. The atmosphere, the vibe, the music, the staff, and then, my god…the food. The server let us know it was happy hour. Excellent. We kept ordering one dish after another. Cocktails were great too. The bartender was very animated and on point with her drinks. Our server was fantastic but also the attentiveness of everyone in house was top notch. Plates were cleared promptly, next menu items delivered to the table by whoever was available to do so, making the entire hour and a half we spent there flow seamlessly. Everyone was happy, friendly, checking in, and made everyone feel welcome as they restaurant filled up with more people and ambient noise. I will definitely go out of my way to eat here again and bring more friends next time. The burrata is a must.
Premium price tag that brings a premium experience with it. If I had a list ranking all my omakase experiences to this point--for which there have been many--this one would officially be sitting at the top. I feel like I was introduced to so many new and wonderful flavors last night, and still processing it a bit.
The real surprises were some of the non-sushi elements, like the escargot, the mushroom tempura (wow!), and a delicious shirumono that really got the best of me when I took a bite with the mussel. Make no mistake, the sushi is still the star, and this place sets a new standard for nigiri. Favorites were the kanpachi, aji, and madai, but truly no bite disappointed. The sake pairings were a fantastic addition to the experience and I appreciated the background shared with the presentation of each one.
It was beautiful to witness the artistry and passion of our chefs as they put our meal together, and I hope they know how honored I feel to have experienced the output of their efforts.
The real surprises were some of the non-sushi elements, like the escargot, the mushroom tempura (wow!), and a delicious shirumono that really got the best of me when I took a bite with the mussel. Make no mistake, the sushi is still the star, and this place sets a new standard for nigiri. Favorites were the kanpachi, aji, and madai, but truly no bite disappointed. The sake pairings were a fantastic addition to the experience and I appreciated the background shared with the presentation of each one.
It was beautiful to witness the artistry and passion of our chefs as they put our meal together, and I hope they know how honored I feel to have experienced the output of their efforts.
Very innovative way of making wings. Makes it easy to eat. And surprised how much meat these wings have.
Worth every dollar. And for side I’d suggest tots.
Worth every dollar. And for side I’d suggest tots.
Hate the nightlife at the Domain. My friends are in town and wanted to go. The music sucks and kinda is all over the place. Not my type of party (if that's what you wanna call it). Boring imo.
This place is hands down the best place in Texas to dine in at.
Your money spent here is well worth every bite!!
The atmosphere is jaw-dropping! There are so many awesome feature at this establishment.
The food is to die for. Everything was delicious.
The plate setting was gorgeous. Each plate had it own textures and flavors beautifully displayed.
Drinks were amazing and exactly the same with each glass poured.
Alexis was our waitress tonight. She was so kind, knew the menu as if she wrote it, checked on us every couple of minutes to reassure us that we were satisfied.
I couldn't have asked for a better night out on the town!
100% I will be back when visiting!
Your money spent here is well worth every bite!!
The atmosphere is jaw-dropping! There are so many awesome feature at this establishment.
The food is to die for. Everything was delicious.
The plate setting was gorgeous. Each plate had it own textures and flavors beautifully displayed.
Drinks were amazing and exactly the same with each glass poured.
Alexis was our waitress tonight. She was so kind, knew the menu as if she wrote it, checked on us every couple of minutes to reassure us that we were satisfied.
I couldn't have asked for a better night out on the town!
100% I will be back when visiting!
The dining experience was lovely. The setting of the actual restaurant was intimate with 12 seats all around, and 3 chef stations to help serve the different groups of patrons for the night. The food was art in every sense of the word, and I was so pleased with the presentation, the flavors, and the creativity. We had the 20 course Omakase with a tea pairing and I am including some pictures in this review.
If you are looking for an intimate dinner setting for a special occasion, or if you just enjoy Japanese food with a twist, Otoko is for you.
Note:
I would’ve taken off one star but it would not reflect on the actual food, so I decided against it, but this was something that threw me off a little- I was surprised that with the exclusivity, warmth and experience I had at Otoko, my date’s name was misspelled on our personalized menu, it made me a little sad since it was a surprise celebration from him :(
If you are looking for an intimate dinner setting for a special occasion, or if you just enjoy Japanese food with a twist, Otoko is for you.
Note:
I would’ve taken off one star but it would not reflect on the actual food, so I decided against it, but this was something that threw me off a little- I was surprised that with the exclusivity, warmth and experience I had at Otoko, my date’s name was misspelled on our personalized menu, it made me a little sad since it was a surprise celebration from him :(
Literally just came back from eating here tonight and I LOVED IT! I went with my partner and the food was amazing. Everything was so different than what I’m used to but they brought all these beautiful foods and they were absolutely delicious! The servers were on top of it and I have absolutely no complaints! If I could leave 100000 stars I would! Definitely going back! ✨
A fine dining experience you're not gonna want to miss. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, the food dances around your mouth, and the venue is intimate - meaning you don't have to worry about children running around ruining your meal. The chef gets his ingredients from local farms and treats them as the delicacy they are. Tour the menu, it's well worth it.
I've lived in Austin for 6 years, and never heard of this restaurant. Saw it on an Eater list for best tasting menus in Austin. This place is delicious! Super cute, and a lot of fun.
7 Course Tasting Menu:
Cobia Carpaccio - 5/5
Crab Cakes - 4/5
Striped Bass - 5/5
Seared Sweetbreads - 5/5
Duck Breast - 4/5
Strip Steak - 5/5
Wink Dessert Trio - 5/5
The carpaccio was sooo light and refreshing. Striped bass was cooked perfectly, nice crispy skin. Sweetbreads were excellent, the best I've tasted. Strip steak, delicious. Dessert trio, amazing. Crab cakes were a bit dry. Duck Brest was a tad undercooked. Great date spot. Super intimate, and really fun. Wait staff is phenomenal, and super friendly. I really enjoyed this place.
7 Course Tasting Menu:
Cobia Carpaccio - 5/5
Crab Cakes - 4/5
Striped Bass - 5/5
Seared Sweetbreads - 5/5
Duck Breast - 4/5
Strip Steak - 5/5
Wink Dessert Trio - 5/5
The carpaccio was sooo light and refreshing. Striped bass was cooked perfectly, nice crispy skin. Sweetbreads were excellent, the best I've tasted. Strip steak, delicious. Dessert trio, amazing. Crab cakes were a bit dry. Duck Brest was a tad undercooked. Great date spot. Super intimate, and really fun. Wait staff is phenomenal, and super friendly. I really enjoyed this place.
This place was ok. The drinks were great the atmosphere was good. There was a dj setting up and the music that was playing was dope. They also have a lot of arcade games. I just found the bartenders were not too friendly. They did make great drinks though. I had several drinks and they were all very good. I also has some seasoned fries that are very good
Went for Valentine's Day with a set menu. Overall price was $350+ with two meals and 3 drinks shared between the two of us.
The appetizer course was my personal highlight and seemed a summary of their normal menu. It was flavorful and had a wide variety of unique tastes to start the meal off with a delicious flavor profile.
From there on the meal was disappointing. My second course was an unremarkable salad with pine nuts and a light dressing.
The amuse bouche was an extremely tough piece of elk with only one split between the two of us. From other tables it seems there were supposed to be two provide (especially under the exorbitant price) regardless it was utterly tasteless and we wouldn't have finished it anyways.
My main dish of beef tenderloin was tender, but very salty, almost as if any salt from the previous dish was included in the main course as an apology.
Dessert was a treat of chocolate and raspberry cakes that was a nice enough finish to our Valentine's meal and was very rich.
Overall a nice atmosphere with a meal that was thrown together for a single day menu, good chefs made it passable but far too expensive to repeat another go at the Lonesome Dove 🕊️
The appetizer course was my personal highlight and seemed a summary of their normal menu. It was flavorful and had a wide variety of unique tastes to start the meal off with a delicious flavor profile.
From there on the meal was disappointing. My second course was an unremarkable salad with pine nuts and a light dressing.
The amuse bouche was an extremely tough piece of elk with only one split between the two of us. From other tables it seems there were supposed to be two provide (especially under the exorbitant price) regardless it was utterly tasteless and we wouldn't have finished it anyways.
My main dish of beef tenderloin was tender, but very salty, almost as if any salt from the previous dish was included in the main course as an apology.
Dessert was a treat of chocolate and raspberry cakes that was a nice enough finish to our Valentine's meal and was very rich.
Overall a nice atmosphere with a meal that was thrown together for a single day menu, good chefs made it passable but far too expensive to repeat another go at the Lonesome Dove 🕊️
Fun place if you love a dive bar. Live music and good drinks. Even has a skee-ball machine that takes Apple Pay. We all had a great time with that. They do a really good classic margarita here and some fun shots. Decent prices for this part of town, with a cool outdoor patio out back.
What a chill vibe spot what a welcoming to Austin my first night . It was definitely a whole vibe. Great music, crowd, drinks
A pretty cool bar that seems to clearly understand what the purpose and mission of a bar is. Good bar area in the front. Nice covered patio deck and another small bar in the back. Back deck had a couple of bar games to help pass the time, a few TV's to watch the game, a stage for live entertainment. Food menu had a nice selection of bar snacks. Thumbs up to the fried pickles. Bands can be a bit much in the back if the speaker volume is amped up too much, but really that all depends on your appetite/tastes for live music. Sometimes I just want to hear the instruments at a natural volume.
My girlfriend’s was burnt to hell, mine was raw, oh and let’s not forget the side of food POISONING that came along with the order. Ordered online with pickup time around 740pm. We got there around 750 was told pizzas were in the oven. At 8:15 our order was ready. That’s 55 minutes after we placed the order. Do the math!! It doesn’t take a pizza that long to cook on a brick oven. Pizza’s weren’t in the oven, they were sitting out on the rack probably that whole time. This is why my girlfriend has been sick since! Guy cutting the pizzas was very nice, but they have no system in place when they are that busy. Manager was completely rude to staff as he told the poor guy boxing the pizza that “he needs to hurry up.” Manager was completely overwhelmed and should have stepped up and stop taking new orders if they couldn’t handle that much business.
Absolutely loved the wings here! Usually hate boned wings because of the hassle it takes to eat one. But these “lollipop” wings make it super convenient to eat. Along with the ease, the quality of chicken and seasoning is superb. I’ve seen people comment on the pricing but if you google the process of making lollipops wings every single cent is justified.
Great tasting wings!! Dont expect the typical wings that you see at other places. No sir! It's easy to fall in love with this style of wings. They are more expensive than traditional wings but try it and you will see why
Cody was super cool at the bar and provided great service. We had a great time playing games. Glad we stopped by! We will be by next time we’re in town.
Fantastic experience, food was amazing, service was exceptional. Fairly pricey, but totally worth it if you're really into food. 11/10 recommended. If the Michelin guide ever comes to Austin they should hit these guys up.
The only way too order is on line..Lolpop drums are cooked perfect .But the 2 sauce I tried buffalo n fire ranch there was next too no sauce or rub a ranch cup helps cause it was bland..If it was not for the well cook wings I'd say never again .But I'd try again and hope for that 5 star wing. But at $30 for 10 wings they should be on point every time
Absolutely amazing wings best ones in Austin. However when I spend $300 on an order and specifically ask to not get sauces or plasticware because I'm trying to reduce my impact on the planet with single use waste and I get this....
Please listen to your customers when they say they don't want sauce. Now I have all this plastic waste that is going to end up in our landfill.
Also am now drinking McCormick s to cope 😔
Please listen to your customers when they say they don't want sauce. Now I have all this plastic waste that is going to end up in our landfill.
Also am now drinking McCormick s to cope 😔
A fine dining gem in downtown Austin. We opted for the 5-course tasting menu paired with wine and left very full and happy. All of the courses were very tasty (especially the duck breast and strip steak). A nice amuse-bouche was also included. The staff were helpful and friendly and gave us the best experience. Would definitely return!
I have eaten Tommy Want Wingy on many occasions and I love both locations. Just a heads up that they only have lollipop wings, so drummettes only and there are no flats or whole wings. The flavor options and sauces are good. I enjoy the lemon pepper wings with sauces on the side to try. I also like their Parmesan fries.
The only downside is the pricing, in which it has increased quite a bit, since my last time eating there. Lollipop wings are quite small. The price for 10 wings and fries is now $30.50. For only 5 wings, no fries was $13+. I can’t say for sure but I don’t think I have paid this much before. I understand the increased pricing of food, but I don’t know how often I will eat TWW with the inflated prices. The food was never cheap, but $30 for wingettes is a bit much for me to justify.
Overall, good food esp when out on Rainy St. but expect to pay
The only downside is the pricing, in which it has increased quite a bit, since my last time eating there. Lollipop wings are quite small. The price for 10 wings and fries is now $30.50. For only 5 wings, no fries was $13+. I can’t say for sure but I don’t think I have paid this much before. I understand the increased pricing of food, but I don’t know how often I will eat TWW with the inflated prices. The food was never cheap, but $30 for wingettes is a bit much for me to justify.
Overall, good food esp when out on Rainy St. but expect to pay
My favorite place for pizza! The service is fast, and I love their thin, crispy crust. They use less oil than most other pizzas, which I think gives it a fresh and lighter taste. Love to make my own pizzas with unlimited toppings :)
I absolutely love mods pizza & there garden salad is my favorite as well, the food quality and portions are 5 stars for sure. & I love the Marion Blackberry lemonade !!!
I gave this specific location 4 stars due to needing improvements on customer service.
I gave this specific location 4 stars due to needing improvements on customer service.
First time here and my sister explained to me its like Pizza version of Chipotle , as you choose whatever toppings you want. I believe I had the one called MOD size around 8-11 dollars. I choose 2 different sides split . Sinach and chicken on side and peppers and pineapple and ham on other side. The also are famous for their dessert cakes wrapped in tin foil made with chocolate and white cream. I must say I would go again but tasted my sisters veggies with artichokes and it was tasty.
Oh my gosh! This food was amazing!!! Top 5 wing spots I’ve been to in Texas. I got the Sweet Chili Wings, garlic tater tots, and spicy ranch chicken tenders. You have to wait a while because everything is made to order, but it is worth the wait for fresh hot food. I definitely want to try other things in the menu!
Cute place. Pretty large inside and outside area. They have a full bar, no draft though, and a bar outside. Small stage like area as l outside and menu with bar food. I didn't try the food but i definitely will next time in here!
Inside bartenders were not wearing masks but the one outside was though. 4 stars due to no draft, the masks, and not being able to try the food but I'll update this once i do get a food item!
Inside bartenders were not wearing masks but the one outside was though. 4 stars due to no draft, the masks, and not being able to try the food but I'll update this once i do get a food item!
Build your own pizza, choose you ingredients from the bar, different crust options and salads too.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Indoor and outdoor seating available. They have house wine too.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Indoor and outdoor seating available. They have house wine too.
The MOD Pizza location in Anderson Mill is smaller than in Georgetown but the pizza is just as delicious. Fast and friendly service, too. Plenty of free parking and outdoor seating (on the patio). Wear your face 😷 mask.
High marks for food quality. Low marks for value.
Tots cost $6.50 for only 25 tots (yes, I actually counted the number of tots which was easy to do since there were so few); they were very crisp and well seasoned but 26 cents per tot is way too expensive.
Ranch On Fire wings ($6.50) were flavorful with a nice kick.
{Location on Pickle Road at Cosmic Coffee & Beer Garden}
Tots cost $6.50 for only 25 tots (yes, I actually counted the number of tots which was easy to do since there were so few); they were very crisp and well seasoned but 26 cents per tot is way too expensive.
Ranch On Fire wings ($6.50) were flavorful with a nice kick.
{Location on Pickle Road at Cosmic Coffee & Beer Garden}
Fun place for drinks. A handful of local microbrews, a full bar, nostalgic arcade games and skee ball. They also have a good outdoor patio. Service was good, but food was just so-so. We had the entire place reserved for a private party of about 100 people and the drink service was able to accommodate us, but the food buffet fell flat a couple of times and was empty.
The arcade games were all set on free play for our private party, but I asked one of the bartenders if they were always set that way and they told me they were not.
They also had “giant Jenga” available at most of the patio tables.
Staff were all friendly and helpful, and the place was clean – even the bathrooms.
Conveniently located in the North Domain District.
The arcade games were all set on free play for our private party, but I asked one of the bartenders if they were always set that way and they told me they were not.
They also had “giant Jenga” available at most of the patio tables.
Staff were all friendly and helpful, and the place was clean – even the bathrooms.
Conveniently located in the North Domain District.