Snagged one of the few parking spots at 7pm on a Friday. The staff was warm, walked us through the menu and specials effortlessly, and steered us in the right direction all night. Service was thorough, fast, and never felt rushed. Bread Plate -- A great way to start. Warm bread, salty olives, and a whipped herb butter that was perfectly soft. Simple but done really well. Fried Oysters -- Worth ordering if you're an oyster lover. Crispy, well-seasoned coating on the outside with that classic briny, silky oyster underneath. Exactly what you want. Seared Halibut (Special) -- The staff recommendation and the right call. Perfectly cooked fish with a rich lemony butter sauce that tied everything together beautifully. The sweet potato mash and vegetables rounded it out perfectly. Pork Chop -- The caper sauce is the move here. It complemented the pork perfectly and is the kind of sauce you keep coming back to throughout the meal. Margherita Pizza -- Nothing flashy but solid. Comes with Parmesan which is a nice touch. Burger -- Well cooked, great portion, does exactly what a good burger should. What stands out most is that every dish comes thoughtfully finished -- sauces, condiments, the right accompaniments. Nothing feels like an afterthought. The space itself is calm, well-lit, and nicely furnished. The kind of place you linger without realizing it. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

There is not one single photo you'll see on here that reflects the plates that you'll receive if you're suckered into going here. This was the worst meal I've had in my city. I don't even know where to begin. The "steak" skewers tasted like they were cooked in the same pan as the halibut special that was on the menu that night. Fishy, smelly, and overall just weird. When bringing it up to the server he proceeded to say they are cooked nowhere near each other but we all know the taste of something not fish that tastes like fish. Next we have their "pizza" which is nothing more than store bought frozen crust with some very mediocre canned sauce and toppings from GFS or Sysco. Well the sauce was 2/3rds of the actual ingredients which overpowered the giant ritz cracker like pizza crust taste if you got the right bite. Think about the same flavor profile as a Lunchable you'd buy for a child. The space is fine. Music is loud for the 4 people actually dining in there. The server was kind but a lot of energy. How is this place still in business?! read more

My family and I had the best time here. We had a reservation for 15 and the table was ready when we were there. There were 2 servers for our table and they did a perfect job. The food was delicious! We got many things but my highlights were the Brussel sprouts and hack chicken salad. It's one of their most popular dishes and I can see why. The restaurant was easy to find and had a nice atmosphere inside. Parking is limited but wasn't hard at 7:30pm. Eddie, the owner, also came to our table and checked on us which was so sweet. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

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I stopped by for lunch with a colleague who recommended this place and she was right. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's rather cozy and charming. I ordered the BLT paired with a glass of white wine. Service was great as the one of the staff members came by to check on us. Everything was delicious! I can see why this is a local favorite. Solid experience all around. read more

34th Street Cafe - BLT - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Service was great. Travis was great and very attentive! We tried a bunch of different items and they were all amazing. I am picky and got a plain burger with cheese and fries. The fries were cooked perfectly. Seasoned so well. Burger was great. Also pictured chocolate mousse dessert, lamb, mixed grill (kabobs and quail). Also had the crab cakes (not pictured) and they were great as well. (So I heard from the folks that ate them :)) read more

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I had heard such good things about the 34th I was shocked by the experience I had when I went for lunch with a girlfriend. The main problem was that the upbeat and bouncy music was overly loud and constant. It was difficult to talk. This was not relaxing.The food was very mediocre (soup and salad). The service was rushed, with a hostess, taking away our dishes before we were finished. Initially, we were seated at a teeny table in the corner. The bench on the side of the room was overly soft, and I felt like a midget sitting in it. The one good thing is that they let us change tables to where there were normal chairs. Neither of us could figure out how to lock the restroom door. My friend would not use it for fear that somebody would barge in. The music was even louder in the restroom. It was a relief to step outside into the parking lot to where it was quiet. We will not return. read more

I hadn't been to this restaurant in many years and I'm glad they could take me and my son in last minute, before we went to see Les Mis at Bass Concert Hall for my birthday, because the restaurant we had planned to go to was closed this past Tuesday. We were seated quickly because we were eating early. We shared a salmon dish, the venison pizza, and some broccoli. I forgot to tell them to take off the bell peppers from the pizza as I thought they meant chili peppers. They offered to remake it but because we were crunched for time, I told our waitress it was fine and my son would eat most of it anyway. I enjoyed a nice glass of wine and when my son asked if they offered a birthday desert she brought out a coconut cake which was yummy! I'm glad we were able to eat there as part of a good birthday memory with my son. read more

34th Street Cafe - Weezy's Coconut Cake - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had reservations for Valentine's Day and really enjoyed ourselves at this jewel of a neighborhood bistro. It's cozy inside, with definite mood lighting, and unobtrusive speakers playing romantic music. The Bibb lettuce salad was intriguing with citrus fruit and a just-right tangy dressing. I found the piccata sauce delicious with the salmon, which was tender but firm. My partner had the prime rib, which he found too rare for his taste. But rather than embarrass him, the restaurant quickly grilled both sides and, voila, made him very happy. The other great find here was a gluten-free chocolate torte, a rare treat! read more

34th Street Cafe - Chocolate torte (gluten-free!) - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The staff are friendly, the food is amazing. I had the quinoa arugula salad and the crispy brussels sprouts. Huge amount of food for the little amount of money you have to pay. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Austin. read more

34th Street Cafe - Crispy brussel sprouts and quinoa arugula salad. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nestled in central Austin is this hidden gem. If you don't know it's there, you can miss it. I was greeted quickly and warmly when I entered. I ordered the salmon dish with the fingerling potatoes and roasted broccoli. The salmon had a nice hint of lemon flavor to it. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned and the broccoli was roasted to perfection. My boyfriend is super picky but he was happy with his food too. He ordered a marg pizza with a side of Brussels sprouts. We were seated in the back of the restaurant and it was pretty quiet. There were only a few occupied tables around us. Service was great. Our waitress was very attentive without being over the top. Overall, I'd visit here again! read more

34th Street Cafe - Margherita Pizza - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I always love the delicious food, here. I live close by and think about it often. I'd come more often but the staff always seems a little unclear that they are working to make your experience nice. They seem snooty, kinda slow on the uptake of filling waters and ice teas, etc...and seem to want to do as VERY little as possible. That is why they only get my business about once a year instead of monthly ! It's been going on for years, as i can see by the reviews. so : Great tastes !!! Tasteless front of house. HEY OWNER, READ how many time folks do not like the front of house !!!!! read more

Went in to order 2 salads and a slice of the coconut cake to go. Bill came to over $50 for lunch. When I received the receipt - after paying - I discovered the 5% packaging fee and 18% service charge on top of the tip I left. At no point was I told about these fees while ordering. Had I known about these fees I would not have dined to go or left a tip. When I inquired about the fees I was told that this has been the policy since Covid. This was 5 years ago. Adjust your policy. Especially on to go orders. While the food is great, I will not be going back. Too expensive and not up front about the hidden fees. read more

Went there with. My wife and gosh it was loud. Not a quiet place to have peace. It was louder than a ment.al instit.ution. The buns on the burger were commercial crap quality and the fries were greasy. The few desserts they had were terrible. . read more

Love this spot. Service and food quality is always excellent, tables are clean, prices are reasonable. This is a gem of a spot that people don't often think about and it is a go-to spot for a good meal, served quickly for a fair price. read more

When upon entering, the staff seemed completely unprepared despite there being open tables. We were then sat down and looked at the menu which contains 5-6 main entrees. My uncle and mom (we went there for his birthday) decided to choose the red fish and were told that they had none left. How do you have no red fish left when there are only 5-6 options, while also being on a Saturday. I chose the filet minion and was satisfied with the steak, it was really good. The sides were subpar. Throughout the entire 1-1:30 hour dinner, my water was filled once at the very end when everyone was finished with their food. The service is not satisfactory. Im 19 years old and I was looking forward to having a great dinner as we rarely do this, but I would've honestly given my parents more cash to spend to go to a different place. I would of rather gone to red lobster where I'll be greeted nicely . The atmosphere is calming and the bathrooms are nice. I would of gotten something like the salmon or red fish if I had to go back. read more

Had a great date night here on a Thursday evening. Parties were spaced out in the different seating areas, and the ambiance was classy but casual. I've never even noticed this cafe/wine bar in passing, and I could tell it was a friendly neighborhood place. When we left, the owner was sitting at the bar and asked if we enjoyed everything and if we had dined there before. We started with 2 glasses of wine and the charcuterie board with venison sausage. The plate was beautifully arranged and had unique flares like frozen grapes and grapefruit! I ordered the pasta and my boyfriend ordered the pork chops. We kept stealing bites from each other because it was so good. For dessert we got a cookies and cream fudge-type cake. Super rich! read more

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Service was fantastic I have to say. Super friendly and accommodating. Food was good - I really liked the best salad and lamb chops. This is a small restaurant with a cozy vibe. We went for NYE dinner and they had balloons and decor up. Really cute vibe. read more

Sorry, but nope. How does a $15 salad plus $6 of chicken turn into a $31 bill? A $4.00 pickup charge hidden under "taxes and fees". No, I didn't ask them to bring it out to the car, I went in to get it. If I had known about the fee, I wouldn't have added a tip. And the attitude at the counter from the guy in a stocking cap certainly was not worth the pickup charge nor the tip. On top of that he was terse in responding to a question from another dine-in customer read more

I picked up take out from 34th Street Cafe a few weeks back while in Austin on business! I ordered two salads - the salmon salad and the club salad - and two Topo Chico. My food was ready on time for pick up and the associate I interacted with was friendly. He noticed that their Topo Chico weren't very cold and got me cups of ice to take with me. The presentation of both salads was good and although I didn't try the club salad, my colleague really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed my salmon salad and felt that the portion of salmon was generous and the size of the salad was big enough to have some leftover. Overall, a good experience! read more

Truly impressed. Pricing, ambiance, flavor, options, allllll great! The outside doesn't look like much but whoever designed the interior did a fantastic job with decor/lighting! My husband and I got the crab cakes & bread + oil for appetizers. Both great but omg the crab cakes are killer! The toppings We actually both got the red fish with rice and okra and wow!! Every single bite had so much flavor and fish was cooked to perfection. I'm pregnant so I couldn't drink, but their wine menu was great as well! Bravo read more

Great food and nice atmosphere; just wish there was better (more) parking! Excellent for lunch- get there early!

High quailty food with a menu with many options. Great wine choices to go with your meal.

I went there for today at lunch for the first time. They have a great lunch menu. The staff is extremely friendly and the salad I had was amazingly good. read more

This place is it!! Had the lunch special today, Grilled Pimento Cheese on sourdough with a side salad. AMAZING!!! Not something I would normally order but WOW!! read more

34th Street Cafe - Grilled Pimento Cheese on sourdough with a side salad. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really cozy little spot that makes for a great date night spot. While the dishes aren't out there as far as creativity goes, they're well executed and tasty! Friendly and helpful staff. read more

We had not been in years and it was great to go for dinner the other night. Everything was beautifully prepared with care and very tasty. Had the cioppino which can sometime be a massive bowl of overwhelming spicy tomato broth with a few seafood bites. This was a beautifully composed bowl of a touch of flavorful broth with a lovely stack of seafood. Chicken piccata was lovely and deserving of the rave reviews it gets. Interesting wine selections. Good plates to share for starters. All are meant for one or two people depending on how much you plan to order. Good service. Very busy. Get a reservation if you have more than two. read more

Wow! So good, I had the cioppino tonight and my wife had the salmon special. Both were fantastic as well as the service and atmosphere. Go here and enjoy. read more

Really love this place. The food is a bit pricey but the quality matches and in my two trips here I've thoroughly enjoyed both of my dishes. I was impressed with the service as well, both times our waiters have been very kind and attentive. You can tell they care about their customers and that they're passionate about the food and wine they provide. One of our favorite spots in Austin and we're planning to come back again for our anniversary. read more

We love 34th Street HOWEVER buyer beware that now when you order "to go" (supposedly just at night), you'll be told one final amount and then they will add a tip on afterwards without your knowledge or consent. We recently had a fairly large order for six. We gave our cc number over the phone with a set amount, picked up the food and then looked later at cc charges. 20% had been added on for tip with no mention either with cc or at pickup. When I called two different times, I was told that this was now standard procedure for dinner "to to" orders. Having looked into this since, might I say that this could fall under fraud and can't be legal. Knowing Eddie pretty well, it is surprising that he has implemented and condones this practice. We eat at 34th St. quite often and always love our meals. Friendliness sort of depends on the day. Service is certainly nothing close to years past - not even close. 34th St./Eddie has catered events for us as well and we've been happy - but this new practice is surprising and disappointing. read more

A buddy wanted to try this place, disappointed in several ways. First the wednesday special came with a choice of protein, as long as you pick chicken, chicken or chicken, which was too dry for my liking. Then, when i asked for a large order of fries to go, it somehow incurred a hidden 20% service fee on top of a container fee plus my added on tip. $10 BUCKS for a small portion of fries to go..... I won't be going back. read more

Dinner here was A-OK. My redfish entree was good, but one might expect a bit more finesse and subtlety from a $29 entree. I think it was a good execution of a mediocre idea: A high-quality portion of fish, almost charred on the outside but still remarkably moist on the inside. I know that is difficult to achieve, but the resulting flavor and texture wasn't transcendent in any way. The fingerling potatoes and broccolini underneath the fish were flavorful, swimming in a pleasant brothy sauce preparation. A shared Caesar salad was serviceable but unremarkable. Service was casual in a good way - no pomp and ceremony, but every one of our numerous requests for extra-this-and-thats were accommodated gracefully. The atmosphere was a high point - the space was nice and the lighting just right for it. In a word, adult - again, in a good way. No thumping music and no 90 decibel chatter. No hipster pretense and no artfully tortured or painfully esoteric preparations on the menu. Just a nice, relaxing vibe where you can have a good conversation without raising your voice. That alone is almost worth paying extra for. Almost. Consider this three-star review not a sub-par evaluation, but a statement that this pleasant cafe offers no more, nor no less than what one should expect at a price point for $20-$30 dinner entrees. Cheers! read more

Always good! Food is delicious and the service is impeccable . My favorite place to dine in Austin!o

Giving this a 1 star due to to poor communication when making a pick up order. Was told one thing how the food was made over the phone, when only to find out if was completely opposite. Was told quinoa would be in salmon salad, it wasn't. The portion for the price you pay is ridiculously small. The salad leaves (which is a majority of the salads) was wilted and old. The venison burger was overcooked (asked for med rare). The shrimp wasn't even peeled in the shrimp salad. Will NOT be returning to this place ever again. Very disappointed. read more

We were so excited to try this cafe and wine bar. I have celiac and was pleased to see a plethora of GF labeled options on the menu including bread and pizza crust and thought we stumbled across another safe option in Austin. Everything we attempted to order, clearly labeled GF on the menu, had 1-2 ingredients with wheat (ie soy sauce dressing, flour added to meatloaf and sauce, fries tossed in flour, etc) and serving staff had no idea until pressed to double check with the chef. We asked why they were mislabeled on the menu and the server said we were the tenth complaint that month about the menu errors and the owner doesn't care. If you're advertising yourself as allergy friendly in Austin but don't pay attention to your menu and/or specific ingredients, these mistakes are going to get you sued and/or make one of your patrons seriously ill. There are enough restaurants in Austin that care. If you don't, just take the GF designations off your menu. We tried to make the best of the situation and order food we knew would be safe. Unfortunately food was still pretty poor quality. Ordered an Asian cabbage salad I was so excited about that had no cabbage and nothing Asian about it. Lettuce was field greens and wilted. Had very few added veggies. Again, nothing like the description on the menu. Until the owner/management decides they care enough to have their menu descriptions match what you're actually getting, and they improve the quality of the food, I would skip this place. read more

34th Street never disappoints. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Everything I've ever had here was delicious. Just had the chicken sandwich and fries, and it was delicious!! Great selection and daily specials. read more

I recommend 34th Street for lunch. It is counter service at lunch and they have an outstanding menu of salads & sandwiches. A bunch of the sandwiches are good, but the lunch time star is their Chicken Hack Salad. read more

All Hail Ye Old Faithful! Been coming to 34th Street Cafe for the last 15 years and likely one of the only restaurants in Austin that hasn't fluctuated wildly during that time. Reading the bad service reviews on here are extremely shocking as we have experienced both nothing than over the top, outstanding service but suppose the labor shortage may be bringing out the Karen's. Now to the food: For lunch, don't skip the Chinese hack salad. It's 2 meals in one, loaded with moist chicken and flavor is on point. Pro tip: if you're not a big dressing fan then definitely recommend getting it on the side as it can run a bit wet. They also serve up a very respectable Reuben and their chicken salad goes up against the best in town. For dinner, the bacon wrapped shrimp is a must for appetizers. The shrimp is cooked to literal perfection and the honey glaze is an excellent sweet touch. On that same note, the Caesar salad with shrimp is best in town, period. Also, their lamb chops never disappoint. Good to a perfect medium, they don't quite let the au gratin potatoes still the show even though they do their very best! Bonus: a fairly robust wine list with plenty of by the glass options as well Overall, 34th Street Cafe is what it is. A nicely decorated, well ran neighborhood spot that is established because it consistently delivers. Highly recommend! read more

Horrible customer service. The gal at the counter seemed annoyed by our mere presence. She didn't greet us, keep her back to us and then when she did finally turn around she talked in an awful rude tone.  She finally seated us and she continued to be so rude and was so bothered to wait on us. She never refilled out water and we could hardly get a chance to order dessert. It was really shocking to get treated that way. I actually never stiffed a waitress but I honestly just could not leave a tip for the type of service we received. It was really disgusting to see her treat customers in the way that she did. She clearly should not be working in the service industry. read more

Meeeemorieeeeesss.....like the corners of my mind..... Hubby and I got to return here for lunch this past weekend. We'd just left Vino Vino's Turkeyfest and had sampled roughly 35 wines in an hour on an empty stomach. We needed some spongy bread STAT, and I was a little thrilled (enhanced by tipsy) to walk back into this place, one of our old haunts "back in the day". In our salad days, I was working right across the street at Bailey Square taking xrays and hubby was the UPS driver for this area. This was back when I had A WHOLE HOUR for lunch and I could eat carbs at will with no repercussion, so we ate here probably once a week for years. All the staff knew us and the owner, Eddie, would always flirt just enough with my hubby in his wittle brown shorts to make him embarrassed and yet, somehow flattered. I would always get a sammie and fries or a chicken or tuna salad salad. I remembered them to have some of the best fries in town so I was interested to see how today's food would hold up to my admittedly rose tinted memories. This weekend I got my old favorite, the Italian Sandwich and fries and hubby got the Rueben. That sandwich rocked my tipsy world, loaded as it was with several Italian cold cuts and cheeses and served on an olive oil and rosemary foccacia. Nothing too fancy about it but delicious. And, yes....the FRIES! Perfectly cut, these ain't your wimpy shoestring variety nor your bulky steak fries. They are just riiiiight and seasoned perfectly. Just like I remembered. As a bonus, they also have yummy crispy pickles! Hubby really enjoyed his Rueben as well. I was so happy to see quite a few lunch diners here as, for me, I sometimes forget this little gem is tucked away here. Still the service has always been friendly and prompt. Even back in the day, lunch here would still leave us with 15 minutes to spare, uh, inspecting packages in hubby's UPS truck :) Definitely a place to put back on my radar when in the area. The food is great and the memories make me all warm n fuzzy inside (wine helps :). Btw, there's parking in the back! (that's what he said....) read more

34th Street Cafe - Italian Sammie n fries - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Eh. Not bad. I've been sitting here trying to come up with something more enchanting to say about this place, but in truth, it's a very average cafe, with very average service and a pretty good menu. 34th Street Cafe & Catering is one leg in the tripod of restaurants owned by Austinite Eddie Bernal. If asked to rank them, I maintain my affection for the nearby Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina, while also maintaining my disdain for Blue Star Cafeteria. 34th is maxed out on space during the lunch hour. Professionals crowd in to the small, split-level building, but despite (or maybe because of) the busy hour, the mood of the wait staff does not match the cheery, colorful decor of the dining room. Solid grub at a moderate price. Ham and swiss is good, but I'm still on my quest for the best. Parking is a major pain. Hint: At lunch, order at the counter and the food is delivered. At dinner, full wait staff. Also, I've never experienced this firsthand, but I hear they are commendable for catering. Worth a visit. read more

34th Street Cafe - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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