Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Austin, Austin

Jonathon T. • September 5, 2023The pirate cocktail is so cool! Also, the charcuterie was really nice, especially the duck liver mousse

José D. • January 19, 2018The first proper food Hall in Austin is awesome with six different vendors such as Easy Tiger bakery & Dai Due taqueria. Attractive wood features everywhere with large tables for groups.

Erin G. • April 27, 2017Try something new with whatever is on special that day. Make it a bowl 👌

Lauren M. • July 20, 2015Extensive selection, attentive service, and good live music on a hot Sunday afternoon. Loved the Circle Blur, but the flights are fun too!

Nicole S. • February 21, 2018The chicken was amazing! Must try is the meatballs! Pair with red wine and you're set

Dianne H. • April 4, 2016Edamame dumplings, umami burger, chilli noodle bowl

Sue S. • March 10, 2012The baked trout with cornbread stuffing is out of this world!

India C. • September 28, 2013This vanilla latte and the mocha are both amazing!

Jessica M. • March 14, 2011Spicy potato salad is amazing. So is the caprese sandwich - get it pressed!

Kathryn Y. • March 23, 2011Excellent moules in lemon broth with Tito's Vodka. Try also the charcuterie board. They also do a good riff on the Last Word using rye, called the Final Say.

Kelli R. • January 30, 2022The biscuits melt in your mouth, and fried chicken is easily the best I have ever had.

w3bguy • July 13, 2022Awesome selection. Awesome staff that is always super knowledgeable about the drinks.

Joel G. • September 16, 2014Quickly has become my favorite "low" pizza in Austin. Get double pepperoni with meatballs or the Hawaiian.

EJ E. • May 20, 2015Mixed drinks are great here. Try them all.

Geoff R. • September 15, 2019One of the best coffee spots in Austin. Very friendly staff and great place to chill with a friend or get some work done.

Mike T. • April 12, 2014The Friday lunch pork chop was one humongous and tasty chunk of meat! No need to eat until Monday!

Iman J. • January 2, 2015Old school bar, great hotel bar for people watching. Solid happy hour!

Sara • August 6, 2014Great, tasty cocktails. Quiet, dark atmosphere. Great for happy hour and waiting our traffic in downtown Austin. Located truly in a parking garage.

AmateurConcierge • January 5, 2020New fine dining spot with really creative menu and excellent cocktails (mezcal one). Do: shrimp & scallop snacks, potato, broccoli. Steak was nicely charred

AmateurConcierge • October 6, 20191st day of their new French themed brunch. Def get the baguette. French omelette really good n traditional. Heads up: pastries on cart are $3-5/piece

Marty O. • September 13, 2022Cuban, shrimp & grits tacos are good choices

Steve • July 7, 2015Fish tacos are the bomb. Red fish is especially good!

Brittany A. • June 13, 2019Green beans and Singapore noodles (if you like spicy food).

Stefano R. • November 2, 2014Very nice ambiance, the crowd is cosmopolitan. Nice seafood menu, selections are superb.

Serious Eats • March 1, 2013This coffee is rich, creamy, smooth, and reminiscent of the chocolatey espressos in Italy.

Alexa W. • July 3, 2017I love that it's so vegan friendly! Even most of the specials have vegan versions - always try those!

Hama-Lychee • September 17, 2019Fairly new opening. Excellent service and food quality. The cashier suggested a great salad (the one with salsa chimichurri, extra carne adada). Instant fave!

Jane F. • October 19, 2019Crazy smooth hummus, green falafel, and all the wonderful herbs and spices you’d expect. Authentic.

Alyssa N. • June 29, 2019Their seafood bar is amazing. We go here all the time and their specials are always fresh.

Jeffrey • November 22, 2019What a great find! The reservation app works well. This place is classy and amazing cocktails. Great conversation at the bar. A measure of a great cocktail is the quality of ice. Clear as glass.