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

If you're craving a high-end steakhouse experience in Austin, look no further than Red Ash!…read more The service was top-notch, and they delivered an easy 5-star experience. I normally don't order steak at restaurants because I genuinely believe I can make it just as good, if not better, at home. (Feel free to DM me for cooking tips!) That said, Red Ash definitely gave me a run for my money. I ordered both the New York strip and the filet, cooked a perfect rare because I want my steak still mooing on the plate. Both were succulent, juicy, tender, and downright delicious. Insert whatever adjective you want because these steaks deserve them all. Mamma mia!!! Honestly, I couldn't even tell you what sides I ordered because the steaks completely stole the show. Choosing a favorite between the New York strip and the filet is like flipping a coin. They were both that good! The wine selection was equally spectacular, and our waiter offered excellent recommendations that paired beautifully with the meal. Now, be prepared to spend a pretty penny because this is definitely a splurge. But when the food, service, and overall experience come together like this, it's worth every single cent.

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.

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.

What a wonderful, low-key birthday dinner we enjoyed for my boyfriend with his mom. She absolutely…read moreloved it and has never eaten in some of the nicer restaurants Austin has to offer and this place blew her socks off! Adam's service was so friendly and informative, explaining the food delivery system and cocktail menu and bringing a lamp to the table so his senior mom could see better. The food was really tasty and the drinks, both cocktails and mocktails alike, were delicious. If you can't afford a nice dinner of tapas don't complain about the prices and serving sizes. Adam suggested we get an order and a half of the space balls and they were absolutely a delight. We had one more appetizer, enjoyed the sliders and hamachi, gobbled up the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and had fun with the cotton candy they brought for the birthday boy. 5 cocktails/mocktails and it came to $205 we considered money well spent. We will definitely be back.

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 service here is just wonderful . We popped in for a…read morelate last minute hoorah and really enjoyed chatting it up with the bartender. They do offer mocktails & a few vegan options like nopales tacos without cheese & guacamole (no cheese) . Large breakfast buffet opens at 6am !

This restaurant is located inside the Hilton Austin Downtown, and I had a breakfast voucher to eat…read morehere during my stay, so I tried several different dishes over the course of my visit. Bat City Breakfast Burrito - $19 Honestly, overpriced for a breakfast burrito. Maybe it's because it's inside the Hilton--similar to how Starbucks inside hotels often charges more than regular Starbucks locations. Brisket & Egg Taco $17 for one tiny taco feels way too expensive. The portion definitely didn't justify the price. Please see my pic in this review. All American - $22 Two eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, pork sausage, breakfast potatoes, and toast. A pretty standard American breakfast. The cherry tomatoes were actually the highlight--fresh, juicy, and sweet. Texas Benedict - $25 House-smoked brisket, spinach, English muffin, poached eggs, and breakfast potatoes. Everything was nice except the potatoes. The brisket and poached eggs were good. ATP Parfait Greek yogurt, mixed berries, house-made granola, agave nectar, and mint. A nice lighter option, with lovely fresh fruit. My favorite for a busy morning. One downside was the slow service, especially considering there weren't many customers when I visited. If you're staying at the Hilton, and given breakfast voucher, it's okay. But if you're paying out of pocket, I think the prices are on the high side. Especially the brisket & egg taco was definitely not worth $17.

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.

Pretty darn good!…read more The hamburger was what you would expect from a hotel bar, but the brussel sprouts and the turkey club were very good!!

Two words. Girl dinner. Espresso martinis and truffle fries…read more 10/10 absolutely you need to try both immediately. I've gone two years in a row for a work conference and the way I plan time around those espresso martinis and truffle fries. I'm not even kidding. It's reasonably priced, nicely laid out, and a great location if you are doing anything near the capitol building.

This was such a fun little find! We discovered this place when looking for somewhere to grab a…read morequick drink before our show at the adjacent Alamo Lakeline. You wouldn't think a bar in the lobby of the Aloft could be so trendy and fun, but we had a blast and some great and somewhat reasonably priced drinks to boot! The decor is a lot of fun as was our bartender, Sam! He was fantastic at being honest about which drinks were actually worth getting off the cocktail menus and he didn't judge when I ordered the "No Ducks Given" just for the floating rubber ducky! We ended up here because my friends were specifically looking for dirty gin & vodka martinis, respectively. I'm a bourbon girl myself, but Sam made some mean martinis! I also had the Tom Collins w/antique barrel-aged gin that drank more like a scotch and was fantastic! The only thing I would say is the spinach feta "pretzel" here was not good and definitely not at all worth $7. It was definitely the "pop in a microwave" variety and wasn't even really a pretzel, it was more like a p'zone if anything else. So can't rec that here, but the drinks were great as was the company of our fellow "barflys" for the evening!

Morgan made our trip! She was so warm and welcoming. Stayed at the Aloft for Formula 1.read more

Delicious, friendly, and tasty…read more My flight was delayed so I decided to stop in and have a glass of wine, well those were famous last words! Two tasting flights later, with a snack of deviled eggs, I was ready to board my flight. I was taken care of by Joshua and he knew his wines. Great suggestions! I had the Texas Red Tasting and oh my goodness I do love Texas wines. I also had the Pride Red tasting and it was just as good. If you could blend the two into one, I'd have been in heaven

Go here if you want to be annoyed by lots of small things…read more Ordered the avocado beet salad ($17) and the butcher's board ($25). The waiter did not bring or offer any water. The beet salad was OK but had some very bad avocado segments that I had to discard. The arugula was getting a tad old too. The butcher's board was missing 2 out of 3 meats which we were warned about beforehand. But the cooks don't compensate for the missing meat. In fact the entire board was sad and dismal for the price tag. I compared it against other pictures and it was missing the selections and portions that would be normally on the board. I did ask for water to wash down the arugula but my glass came with a fresh pick lipstick stain. The check was given with no pen to write in a tip. The little details missed at this location ensure that I'll keep eating elsewhere.