Just first visit there ... good spot. Near where we are staying while in Austin. Mac daddy Mac and cheese balls, milo Hawaiian brisket sandwich, and burger were all very good. Solid drinks as well read more

I was here for a conference and heard good things. I stopped in for lunch and it was friendly and extremely casual. The food was great (had a brisket sandwich and furiyake fries). The only bad thing about the experience is that I live too far to get one of their blood orange daquiries; man I could have 10 of those. read more

Sat at the bar and ordered a Pink Flamingo. It was off menu and delicious. I had excellent service and my Miso Mac daddy's were as great as my bartender's service. 5stars from me and i will certainly come back next time i'm visiting Austin! read more

Seriously WOWWW!!! I would eat here for every meal for the rest of my life. Got the dirty friend and they tasted like a sushi roll like they were AMAZING. We also got the brisket rangoons which were great and the sauce was so good and then the spicy edamame was delicious too!!! I want to try more from the menu. HIGHLY recommend read more

One of my favorite meals thus far in Austin! Great price, awesome cocktails, amazing food and super friendly staff. We will definitely be returning. We had Shishito Queso, popcorn chicken, fish and chips and one of the salads. Everything was so delicious! read more

I would recommend coming here, one condition. If you love people that give a damn. Take this server Alex for example. She has cared for us better than our own mothers. I even offered her a job and she took it on the spot. She will be my best salesperson yet. read more

A group of friends and I came to Anthem for a few drinks and appetizers on a busy Memorial Day Saturday. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for from the start and the DJ's track list was perfect. We ordered the Tahitian Sangria which was delicious. We also picked the Cauliflower and Waffle Fries as appetizers, both were on point and enjoyed by the whole group! However, the best part about Anthem was the customer service. We were greeted by the manager Jamey when our appetizers were slightly delayed, he told us that due to the hectic weekend and the wait, that they would take care of our apps for us free of charge, which he didn't have to do. We will absolutely be back and will recommend to anyone who is headed to Rainey. read more

I always like trying out fusion type restaurants, this was a good Asian fusion one, good ambience, short wait, and great place for happy hour and great location to head out and explore Rainy Street afterwards. read more

Great inventive menu, especially cocktails. The brisket rangoons were unusual, but tasty. I had the chicken and waffle, which is SUPER spicy. The Hong Kong waffles are a welcome alternative, but the overall flavor was really sweet. Sweet and spicy is great, but it needs more complexity. Overall, I'd try it again. read more

Loved this place! Excellent happy hr menu and drink specials, would highly recommend! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because 1) the entire patio was blocked off for a party so we couldn't even go sit outside, apparently that happens often. 2) our waiter was taking his time the whole time, which we were in no rush but waiting 20 min for a drink or for someone to take your order, it's hard to be patient. But overall the food was amazing, drinks were perfect, and our waiter was super cool! read more

While the menu was somewhat limited, especially for a person wanting to monitor their sodium intake, the food was good, the service warm, friendly, and helpful. An overall good experience. read more

Amazing food, great service, on point drinks and vibe! With so much food and craft cocktails on Rainey, Anthem truly takes the top spot for their innovative fusion and remarkable service! read more

So disappointing. I'm wondering how this place has so many good reviews because we ordered 5 different things and the food was average at best. Almost everything we ordered was over-salted and heavily fried. It almost tasted like they were over-seasoning everything too make up for the fact that the food simply wasn't good. Definitely would not recommend. read more

The drinks here are good but the menus isn't very large and the service is so poor. We waited 20 minutes to get a table and another 10 just to get waters. If you have all day it's a good place, but if you're looking for a well timed meal... you're in the wrong place. read more

We came to Austin for a quick trip to celebrate our 5th anniversary. Looked at SO many restaurants on Yelp and decided on this one because of the reviews and especially the Char-Buff cauliflower. They had everything set up for social distancing and had no hand out menus but instead had a QR code you so you just pull up the menu on your phone. We started with the char-buff cauliflower and loved it. We couldn't stop talking about how good it was and my husband didn't want to take a drink and risk getting the awesome flavor out of his mouth. Seriously so good. I got the Hilo Hawaiian Sandwich and my husband got the Aloha burger with an egg. Both were so good. Skipped dessert (they only had one because of limited menu) because the meals were so filling. I don't remember our server's name but she was very kind and helpful and attentive. It was a great place to spend our anniversary and our first restaurant experience since the COVID crisis started. Highly recommend! read more

We came to Anthem for small bites a drinks during my bachelorette party and loved it! The food was SO good. We tried a little bit of everything but our favorites were the crawfish hush puppies, queso, fries, and Mac and cheese balls. The drinks were a little on the strong side which is a good thing but also a tad overpowering if you are wanting something light. They were able to accommodate our large group but the service was a little slow however, it was Labor Day weekend and extremely crowded. I would absolutely recommend this place! read more

Saw Anthem all over my Instagram newsfeed and after seeing the buzz of cocktails in Chinese to-go boxes and countless vegan options, how could I resist? Came here on a weekday around dinner time. Atmosphere is super cute, very trendy, and conveniently located! Close to Rainey so a great place to come to continue drinking while getting some real food in you. I love the concept of this restaurant, but the food was just disappointing. I had the Char-Buff Cauliflower- so, basically, cauliflower wings. They're supposed to be sort of crispy on the outside- these were entirely soggy and drenched in a curry sauce that was way too spicy. I suggest you get this curry sauce on the side if your spice tolerance is not very high. Then I ordered the V-Dog for my main dish. Bun was cold and stale. This vegan sausage had a smoky flavor to it. Toppings were underwhelming, entirely. I really, really, really wanted to like Anthem. But I'd only come back for the drinks and the environment. read more

I LOVE this place !!! Such a welcoming environment with a great menu ! No matter what your dietary needs are they have something for you! Jane gave me exceptional service and great recommendation for me and my girlfriends. The manager Jamey is also a VERY caring. He checked on our table and gave us some great drink suggestions. Great staff. Great food. 10/10 would high recommend. read more

Terrible experience. They should market themselves as a nightclub, not a restaurant. We were told a 60-75 min wait for dinner yet it took 85 mins plus and instead of an apology, the hosts argued with us. They had lots of empty tables and tables full of drinkers that had already paid their tabs yet weren't leaving. That's fine for a bar or nightclub but completely the wrong message to people coming in for dinner. We asked to speak to a manager and one of the hosts lied and said he was the manager! When the real manager finally seated us, he tried to make up for it with free apps. If I were the owner, I'd be furious that the staff was giving away profits after their screw-ups. Food was good but the entire experience was ruined. read more

Delightful experience for dinner during "all day happy hour on a Monday," June 24. I had a glass of the featured Chardonnay at the waiter's suggestion (I rarely order Chardonnay any more). The best I've had in years, for $4 A glass! We ordered appetizers as tapas. The guacamole had a little sump'n-sump'n extra, and was delicious. Brisket rangoons melted in your mouth, and somehow we didn't even fight over the P&E (peel and eat) spicy shrimp, because the order and the shrimp were large enough for 2. Two of us were very well-fed and watered for under $40. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Wonderful! read more

First, the service was exceptional! Our server was outstanding and made us laugh the entire time! Second, the food and drinks were delicious.... I mean how can you go wrong with tempura fried Mac and cheese balls? The atmosphere was awesome as well.... unique and welcoming! I highly recommend this places read more

Had a nice casual lunch at Anthem. One of the few places on Rainey that actually has food! Such a cute spot, makes ya feel like you're on a beach in Hawaii. Greg was our server, not only was he easy on the eyes but he recommend the best dishes on the menu. Def coming back! read more

Amazeeee! Brandon was a bomb server! The yummy fries were basically loaded sweet potato fries ok crack-- soo flipping good!

I've been going to Anthem since it opened and let me tell you, this place USED to be the spot. The environment and the people were great but it's taken a turn for the worse. I went there a few nights ago and James was mine and girls' server, the dude is useless. I believe we only saw him twice? His service was absolutely atrocious and as for his creepy gestures, dude please. Our tip should've gone to the petite blonde young man who did all of his work for him. As for the new manager, Glen I believe is his name, what does he even do? He is so impersonal. I've come to Anthem for dinner the last 3 weekends and it seems as if the crowds are getting smaller, the service is getting weaker; I can't speak to all the servers but keep in mind I've been coming here for a long time. I miss being approached and appreciated by the previous management and the vibe they created. They knew how to market and keep the customers satisfied to a tee. Sad to see such a great atmosphere change for the worse. I no longer refer/recommend Anthem anymore. The DJ on Friday's is still great and I love the drinks but no. read more

Food is excellent! Highly recommend the Hula Burger with the egg. Fun atmosphere and service is good.

Nice bartender but the prices were inflated and the "shrimp ceviche" was anything but. Mediocre seafood slathered with mayo and "spices". Pass. read more

Modern Asian fusion bar type food. Interesting but not delicious. The restaurant is more bar like not super comfortable. The food is a little too generous on the mayo/aioli letting you feel a little blotted. Tried the edamame was quite nice only dish not as rich. Brisket Rangoon was ok nothing special, miso Mac daddy interesting but missing something rich yet fairly blend, sweet potato fries were ok, Thai hippie tofu nothing special. Cocktail was excellent. Classic Asian fusion issue trying to do too many things fails to do one right. read more

We went there today. Cocktails were fun and strong. Food was delicious. Our new favorite eating spot on Rainey!

I am goin to edit this review because I was heated in the moment. I still feel like it was uncalled for to get refused service after we were told to get a drink.. this was the first place we went and we honestly just wanted food. After we had already been served and not told to leave and instead of being refused as soon as we walked in, we were told we were cut off after we tried to order more drinks. We were there for a bachelorette party and wanted to enjoy your establishment. After we left, we were gladly welcomed and not cut off at a nicer hotel restaurant and stayed there and enjoyed dinner and cocktails and live music.. it was my first time in Austin in a few years and this was the only place that we were not able to enjoy. I understand if we were super intoxicated but it was our first bar we checked out that night. Wish we could have enjoyed it. Will still make sure to probably not visit again nor recommend anyone to visit. read more

This is the cutest new hip spot near a few of my favorite bars. To start, the loco queso is to die for (cheese & brisket, hellllooo), my mai tai was yummy and the cup was the cutest, my entree was the Hawaiian Sammy and I got it on a gluten free bun (no regrets) with sweet fries. All in all, I will be back. read more

Excellent staff and food. A nice break from the rowdiness of Rainey Street. Best service I got in all of Austin!

I was intrigued by the pictures and reviews of this place. DO NOT BE FOOLED! My friend and I came here to get drinks and dinner and they refused to serve us alcohol because my friend had a Hispanic accent! The food was ok, but I cannot support a racist establishment like this, and I highly recommend avoiding this place at all costs!! read more

The best spot on Rainey for dinner or just a quick happy hour bite. Our server Liz was very attentive with a great personality!

Wow. Great flavors pulled together. We got the honey sriracha popcorn chicken, yummy fries and the brisket rangoons and they were all insanely delicious!!! read more

We were visiting our daughter in Austin and she wanted us to try this new restaurant. She loves it and she was right! The Yummi fries were out of this world. We had spicy edamame and the Hawaiian sandwich with a menagerie of 6 different cocktails... we sat at the bar and had exceptional service. They were on spot on their timing - not too over bearing. Definitely, an experienced staff. The interior design is very unique... beautiful with great lighting. Different areas of seating - quiet booths, bar, lounge area, party high top seating and the patio. We will be back! read more

Went to have dinner here last night for a friend's birthday.... won't be going back. Service was terrible even though the restaurant itself was slow. Our waiter was no where to be found for long periods of time... waited forever for drinks... and the food was just not good. We got the mac and cheese balls, boneless wings and brisket rangoons... and I just didn't like any of it. The best item we had was the queso and even that's a stretch. read more

Where do I start, from the welcoming atmosphere, to the drinks that are totally wonderful, to the outstanding food, this is a "let's get comfy, have a drink and relax" kind of place. Service is excellent and friendly. Would definitely recommend. read more

For our first stop in Austin, the Anthem could not have been a better choice. The drinks are amazing, topped only by the fantastic service and gorgeous atmosphere. The bartender Tiffany took the time to draw us a fantastic map of the coolest spots to check out. Will definitely be back. read more

I don't know where to even begin with our experience at Anthem. After many recommendations, we decided to go for a friends birthday dinner. Things started bad when they told us there would be a 5 minute wait, which ended up being about 35. Things got worse when our food didn't come out for over an hour and 45 minutes. Everyone at our table had to get up and move their cars because we were all parked in the lot closest to the restaurant. By the end of the night, all 5 of us ended up paying $30 each for parking due to everything taking so long. Not to mention, we were one of two tables seated in our section. They were not busy and there was no excuse. Our waitress Vern was rude and aggressive with us, and told us "how frustrating" it was to be our server. I personally work in the service industry, and have for about 5 years, and I have never encountered such a rude waitress. I would like to mention that the manager was very accommodating, and did everything he could to make things better, but at that point, we were all just ready to go. If you like mediocre food and rude servers, this is the place for you! read more

I visited recently on Jan 7, 2019. I'll start this off by saying I will definitely return to try Anthem again at some point. I had the EXSW drink and the Cheech and Chong, both of which were delicious. We ordered the shrimp ceviche, 2 dozen oysters on the half shell, and the nom nom noodle salad. Ceviche comes first but we decide to wait until the oysters also arrive to start eating, which was a difference of about 20 minutes. The first dozen is brought out and, I must say, was amazing - some of the best shucked oysters I've ever had, and I eat them frequently. Finished the oysters and take a bite of the ceviche, which is when things went downhill. Service was a bit slow and items (drinks and food) seemed a little delayed in coming out. The fishy taste of the ceviche was not normal but rather a sour flavor as if the fish had spoiled. My 2 friends tried it and thought the same. I returned this to the kitchen and ordered the brisket rangoons instead, which I thought were really good. Around this time they come tell us they only have 8 oysters left and although they can't fulfill the full dozen, they'll comp those last 8 for us. Very nice gesture. Had I only been able to judge off of the food, I wouldn't be back. What will bring me back to try again is the fact that we were asked for our honest feedback upon sending back the ceviche and I felt it was considered seriously. The ceviche and 8 oysters also didn't appear on the check, which was a nice - and appropriate - gesture you don't always see. We'll see how next time goes! read more