Great pastas and steaks, and the atmosphere and service were excellent. Fairly priced for the…read moreexperience.

Came again for a bday celebration. Everything was perfect and amazing as well. Everyone greeted my…read moredad for his bday. They reserved a special spot for him on the top floor overlooking the restaurant and it was perfect. My dad was really happy. Our server was excellent, patient, and super thorough. They had a birthday card ready and signed by the staff when we arrived as well. Nice touch. We ordered the lobster tail scampi, frutti di mare, and blue crab tagliolini, along with the octopus appetizer, Caesar salad, and bread service. We did family style so we could all try everything and it was amazing. The bread is flown in from New York and it's just amazing. I really can't recommend Red Ash enough. We came here preciously for a special occasion and everything was just right then too. They also have $15 valet right around the corner. The valet guys are super nice and super quick.

Incredibly tasty happy hour! Not a single bad bite in everything we ate and we ate a lot! I'd say…read moreexpect them to be small bites as its tapas style but the burger is a nice touch to fill you up. The basque cheesecake was decadent and so tasty. I got the kalimotxo (wine+coke) which was nice but not as tasty as their tinto de verano (which was my personal fave when I was in Spain). They make their own chips too! They were so light and fluffy and felt like they melted in my mouth....being topped by jamon was just the pièce de résistance Service was great, the spot was decorated beautifully, and I enjoyed my visit. We only expected to get a few bites but everything just sounded so yummy and they do have valet which was nice (considering how hard it is to find street parking on the east side).

Definitely my new favorite tapas restaurant. Definitely make your own reservation because it was…read morefull when we went. When we arrived, they were still getting ready our table so we did wait a little bit. But the hostess was so nice and then our waiter was amazing. I love how they explained each dish and knew what to recommend. And when I ordered our wine, I loved that the person that brought it out was like a huge enthusiast on it and explained to us all about it, which is so cool. I was so excited to know that they had real hormone ego from Spain. It was pricey, but that's just because of the import, but it was amazing. I was so happy it felt like I was back in Spain eating this cause it's literally my favorite thing to eat. We also got the Popeyes bravos, which was delicious the sauce and it was so good. We did order other things that I didn't post here but let me tell you everything we got was delicious. Everything is for sharing so you do need to go with that mentality about it. And as for the wine we asked for it to be in that special bottle because we wanted to do the whole thing of where we poured in our mouth which was really cute lol. The place is really cute. Has good music nice date night vibes or even go with your best friend vibes.

Open till 10pm. Parking is difficult since it's located downtown. I parked two blocks away on the…read morestreet. I came here because of the Michelin 2025. Made a reservation and was seated at the bar since I was dining solo. I was totally fine with that, I actually enjoyed chatting with the bartender. There were so many dishes I wanted to try, making it hard to decide. The staff was very helpful and recommended dishes based on portion sizes, which made choosing easier. I Ordered Sourdough Bread with Special Butter & Smoked Pear Honey. This was a nice way to start the meal. Bread crust was crunchy and paired well with the special butter and smoked pear honey. Pappardelle (Smoked Wagyu Short Rib, Crème Fraîche, TX Olive Oil) was really good. The beef was tender, and the pasta was flavorful. Definitely my favorite dish. Ruby Rind Cocktail ( Strawberry Top Aperol, Watermelon Honey, Pickled Watermelon), the bartender made a different drink for me, he realized the mistake and remade it for me, so I ended up with two drinks. I like the ruby Rind, it's refreshing with the watermelon flavor. 'Cacio e Pepe' (Blue Beard Durum Spaghetti, Challerhocker, Black Pepper). The person sitting next to me kindly let me try some of theirs. Glad I got to taste it before ordering because I found it quite bland. It wasn't for me. Overall, I enjoyed the bar experience, the helpful staff, and especially the pappardelle. There are many interesting dishes on the menu, so I'd love to come back and try more in my next visit to Austin

The meal I was most excited about while in Austin for a girl's weekend, and it did not disappoint!…read more We were seated promptly for our reservation and did not have to wait longer than 5 minutes for our table. Our server was very efficient, prompt, and said he would take the entire order all at once. We ordered drinks and then he left us to browse and make plans after he explained everything we were interested in. In the end, we tried several things and loved all of them: -Bolognese (kind'a fatty meat - didn't finish it - least fav) -Stuffed peppers - sleeper hit - we both loved this -Salmon Crudo - fresh and delicious. Light. -Johnny Cakes - must! -Empanada - huge and DELICIOUS. Loved it. For dessert: -My friend ordered the trio of sorbet and it was good and fresh -I ordered a PB&J dessert that was much better than I expected. Refreshing and sweet. It's a bit loud in here - it's a super popular place by Rainey Street - but, we enjoyed a very pleasant evening meal here with absolutely delicious, fresh and locally sourced food/ingredients. This is going to be on a "must eat" list for any future trips. It's that good.

My first visit to The Grove was absolutely worth it, and I'll definitely be back! I had the…read moreHangover Burger and it hit every craving I walked in with..... juicy, seasoned to perfection, and just flat out delicious. It came with homemade chips that were so good I honestly wish they sold them by the bag because I'd buy them immediately! My cousin ordered the French toast and it was phenomenal too. The atmosphere was chill with great vibes all around, and the wait staff was amazing and super welcoming. Overall, such a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend checking out The Grove!

Wonderful dishes wonderful Services. Very tasty very fresh. Great, beer great, wine. Great,…read moreoutdoors excellent, all the way around.

Probably one of the most underrated Mediterranean restaurants in town! We've been a few times, and…read moreit's always delicious with great service. The interior design is warm and pleasant, the hummus is wonderful and the lamb chops were a delight. It's a bit of a hidden gem, and while I'd love to gate keep, more people need to know how good this spot is.

I met some friends for an early dinner at Gracia Mediterranean this past weekend. Since we were…read morethere early, the place was pretty empty so we were seated at a nice booth/table near the bar. Our server gave us great suggestions and helped us make yummy choices. My friends had mocktails and I had the beet cocktail with alcohol. My friends forgot I like to take photos for my reviews so some of the photos of the items we ordered we started eating before I took them so they show as half eaten in the photos I shared (haha)...must have been good! I was also happy to discover they are on the InKind app so I was able to use some credits I had available to help pay the bill. I look forward to going back again to try more items!

This was the best birthday celebration I can recall having in years. It was over 100 degrees…read moreoutside so we were a bit worried about our reservations on the lake and the tavern being a hot day, but that was totally unnecessary. My group was given two boats for a very roomy experience with canopies for lots of shade if desired (but these were pulled back at night to enjoy the stars), there was even shaded areas on the lake (if you want to sip a cocktail with the boat shading you) on a lillypad to float if desired. The lake breeze and the wind as the boats cruised make it completely cool both on the lake and on the floating tavern. A rental of time at Floating Tavern is completely an experience that feels like you are out of the United States. It is so exotic! They cater your day totally to what you want to do. Want jet skis? Fine. Want to go cliff diving? Fine. Want to just cruise the lake or take a trip with music? That works too. Just chill out sipping a cocktail on a lillypad or floating? Go for it. Once your water time and cruise time is completed, the real fun begins. With expert captains having given us a great lake tour, we pulled up to the floating tavern and that was just incredible. I brought electric candles for the table to level up the experience a bit but they did it all so well with or without them and it was so roomy even for our large group! They had dimmed lights for ambiance, a mixologist squeezing fresh juices for us for amazing drinks she made with the alcohol we brought, (their alcohol package may be easier next time as it is very affordable) and we had two chefs creating small bites for us hot and cooked right there on the tavern as the sun set and we were surrounded only by lake and stars, docked right there in the middle of the lake. The service was exemplary and far beyond our expectations of fun and being catered to. You can bring some of your own food too to make a full party if desired. The communication leading up to the event was exceptional and I'll be honest, I would much rather book this experience with friends a few times a year then ever buy a boat. It is the best lake experience and lake dining you will ever have and the hosts are a huge part of the fun of the day. True experts at what they do and we are a group of well traveled, well dined foodies (including two professional chefs) and we were completely wowed at our evening. It's the vibe that gets you. You will completely shake off all stress spending an evening this way!

From the owner: Known for creating an intimate atmosphere, the Floating Tavern is a unique combination of cuisine,…read morelive entertainment and boat life. Only accessible by boat, our captains will navigate you to the Floating Tavern with options to visit any of the Lake Travis Northshore attractions along the way. Once arriving at the tiki tavern, patrons enjoy, dinner, drinks and a live show in the most unique setting.

I love Space Cowboy! Whenever I come to Austin, I always make a stop here for dinner. They're…read morealways able to accommodate small or large parties, but I tend to make a reservation every time. There's a pretty big lot in the front for parking as well! This time our experience wasn't the same as past times I've been because it seemed like only 2 robots were working. Nonetheless, the food came out quickly. They offer lots of mocktails here which is nice! My favorites to always get are the stardust fries, the corn ribs with hummus, and the short ribs! The fries are perfectly seasoned and crispy. The corn ribs with the chili oil crunch are phenomenal! They only come with 2~ per dish so plan accordingly when ordering! The sliders are always surprisingly good! I think the crudo and the baba ghanoush can be a skip -- a lot of our table felt the crudo was a bit too fishy and the flatbread was almost crumbly! For dessert, we tried their new pear tart and it is phenomenal! It is flaky and has a nice smoky caramel flavor to it! We also always get the chocolate ganache and banana ice cream. They also gave us a free cotton candy for the table!

The concept is fun, but the food didn't justify the price…read more We had a Saturday night reservation and were seated over 20 minutes late. No big deal for us, but not sure if that's common or just having a very busy night. The restaurant was also extremely warm, which may have been an off night for the AC. The sci-fi theming is unique, with moon-like ceiling fixtures, fairy lights on chicken wire shaped like clouds, and drinks and small plates delivered in a little spaceship. I think space ship talks to you, but it was so loud we couldn't hear it. The bathrooms have no sci fi theming. The drinks were pretty good, and the service was friendly and attentive once we were seated. The food was a major disappointment. The shishito peppers were probably the best thing we ordered. The corn ribs seemed undercooked, and the hummus was just OK. The bread and chips served with it were both stale. My duck ravioli came with a thin, almost watery white sauce that had very little flavor. My date's cauliflower was described as very spicy by our server but arrived with virtually no spice or flavor at all. It also felt more like a small plate than an entree. Overall, it feels like you're paying a premium for the spaceship gimmick and atmosphere while getting fairly average, and in some cases below-average, food. I'd come back for drinks, but probably not dinner.

Another amazing stop at Garbo's. I ordered the seasonal lobster roll - Hatch Chili Lobster Roll…read more Simply fabulous fusion of creamy hatch chili butter and succulent lobster. The salad with champagne vinaigrette was fresh and fantastic. Had to save room for the number 1 of all time key lime pie. As usual the service was 5 stars. Barkley is the role model of an efficient, friendly and caring waitress. Already planning my next trip to Garbo's!

Dropped back into Garbo for an early dinner before driving a while. Although I didn't partake in…read morethe Happy Hour ($5 off select appetizers), I went for the OG Fish Burrito (Mahi Mahi). I know last time I got the clam chowder but hey, it was 102° outside! One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the cleanliness of the restaurant. It's wasn't too busy but the music was on the loud side. Maybe a touch lower please? The burrito was really nice. I thought that maybe my Mahi Mahi would be a little thicker? The fish seemed slim in comparison to the whole of the "Maines" entree. Jalapeño slices accompanied for some pizzazz. The sauce was flavorful and left no shortage of drips. I chose the side of fries. Perfectly made and absolutely screams fresh cut & fried. There's only one problem with them. They tasted fishy. That's because they fry them in the same fryer as the fish is fried. Not my kind of expectation with perfectly golden crisps. I would advise using a stand alone fryer for potatoes only please. Knox my server was very kind and hospitable & we enjoyed talking about the best hot sauce in the world which is found here, Belize's Marie Sharp's. That's a real winner to accompany your meal. Garbo's is classy but to get lobster which is what they're known for, you're going to have to pay for it. It was unfortunately a higher ticket item than I was willing to go for. Definitely improved in value from last time, thank you Garbo's. It's a nice place to dine & I hope to continue getting a superb value when I'm able to visit there again.

Overall: 4.4/5 [dine in]…read more We came in on a weekday night and were seated right away. The place is nice and quiet, the service was good, and the food was even better than our last visit. They change their menu often so there is always something new to look forward to. Charred Edamame With Pop Rocks ($9): So fun to eat and quite addictive. The chili oil was spicy to me but not my husband so just be aware of your heat tolerance. The salt pop rocks combo is genius and so good that we wanted to take it home to season our steak. The edamame were also perfectly charred. Highly recommend! Lamb Pops ($28): Came with 3 lamb pops that were perfectly cooked and so delicious. Even better with the yuzu yogurt. 44 Farms Tartare ($24) + Quail Egg ($6): This looked like a bird's nest and had so many textures going on. A great sensory experience and it tasted really good too. I would say a little less of the crispy bits would help since I felt they were close to overpowering the rest of the dish.

Swift's Attic changed its menu and plating style in 2025 to focus on small, shareable plates, but…read morethe dishes have been somewhat hit or miss. Before the change, I would have rated this spot closer to a 4.5/5, so the new format feels like a noticeable step down. It can still be a fun place to visit with a group so everyone can try a variety of items, although some of the portions are so small that they can feel awkward to share. Considering the price of each plate, I'd say it's mainly worth visiting if Swift's Attic has been on your list and you're curious to try it for yourself. Otherwise, Austin has plenty of other dinner spots that offer a more satisfying experience and better value.