Amazing Food, Incredible Drinks & Fantastic Service!…read more What an absolutely fabulous experience at Moonshine Grill in Austin! From the food to the drinks to the service, everything was fantastic! Jessica took great care of us and made our visit even more enjoyable. The ambiance was also really nice, with cute rocking chairs out front and lots of mirrors all over the walls. We had the grilled cheese sandwich with burnt ends, and WOW! The combination of the amazing onions and gooey, delicious cheese was out of this world! We also ordered the sweet potatoes, and I cannot say enough about how good they were! Perfectly sweet and absolutely delicious. Seriously, SO SO good! And the drinks? The lavender lemonade was AMAZING! Refreshing, delicious, and the perfect complement to an already fabulous meal! Between the incredible food, fantastic drinks, and Jessica's wonderful service, this place was a winner all around! If you're in Austin, Moonshine Grill is definitely worth a stop! We loved every bite and sip!

Don't sleep on Moonshine Grill! We've been here a number of times and recently returned for dinner…read moreafter an event at the Fairmont Hotel. We somehow snagged nearby street parking and a table for two with no wait despite it being a busy Saturday evening after a UT football game. Make a reservation if you have a large party or are on a tighter schedule. It's a bit loud for those seated in the lobby/entrance area, but totes a vibe. For food, we ordered the blackened catfish, brisket burnt ends quesadillas, and harvest bowl to share. Everything was delicious and served quickly, even with the aforementioned dinner rush. 10/10 would order the same items again. I was so appreciative of the server splitting the entree over two plates without us asking. Did I mention the complimentary popcorn and cornbread? Twas a FEAST. I'm already thinking about the next time we're going back! If not for Moonshine, definitely for the speakeasy downstairs.

Happy hour on a Saturday? 10/10. Great place to grab a bite and a drink before an event downtown…read more Good prices on non-happy hour drinks and service at the bar was very quick.

They nailed it again…read more Green chili stew with roasted Serrano pepper Fire! Caeser salad Coffee Tasty Was cold outside but colder in this restaurant Had to stand by the fire place You gotta come try this joint out!!

One of the best all around fine dining experiences I've had in awhile. Love the restaurant vibe…read more Lively music played at a decent volume. Service was wonderful. Our server said he was also the head sommelier. He had great wine & food recommendations. Tuesday is half off wine bottle night. So we splurged on a really nice bottle. It was delightful! Table side Caesar salad (10/10). When I say get it! I mean just get it!! It was absolutely terrific. I loved the semi spicy bite of the garlic. All I can say is I would never come to this restaurant and not get the Caesar. The only way you will not love the salad is if you are sensitive to strong garlic that has a little burn. For me it was just freak'in fabulous!! Not gonna lie, it could be bigger because I wanted more, but I loved every bite!! Truffles fries (10/10) were not just hot. They were piping hot!! Perfectly cooked. Wonderful. Japanese F-1 Filet. (10/10) I went for the higher grade cut of filet & it was so worth it. Simply wonderful. Cooked med rare & just right. The seasoning was great. The salt seasoning was spot on. I thought I was going to have leftovers since it was 8 ounces of meat. I struggled towards the end but I finished it all. Much easier since we only had fries & caesar as sides/starters. The bar & lounge area were so inviting. I could imagine coming here & just grabbing drinks (and the Caesar cause that's a must) and calling it a day. I had a great anniversary celebration dinner here! Dinner was just absolutely wonderful. Since it was our anniversary they gave us a complimentary sticky toffee dessert which was rich & so tasty. In summary: Wine was great, Food was great Service was great Vibe was great. I really don't have anything negative to say about it. I so very much, unequivocally recommend this place!

I left the dinner feeling like I needed to be rolled to the car, I was so full! Everything was just…read moreso freaking tasty! My favorites were the center cut filet (cooked to perfection) the meatball appetizer, the Caesar salad, and the butterscotch signature cake, dessert. The creamed spinach and mashed broccoli were not really my taste. The restaurant was dark and moody, and beautifully decorated. and the servers... Oh my goodness, the wonderful servers! It's worth returning just to receive that wonderful service. Verdict: wonderful!

My husband and I went to Perry's Steakhouse for a dinner birthday celebration. We drove up and used…read morethe valet to park our car. When we walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess. We told her we were there for a birthday celebration and she took us to our destination. The interior restaurant is nice. There are several places that you could be seated at. For this occasion we were taken to the vault room which seats up to 25 people. After socializing and figuring out where we were going to sit the group of waiters came in. They were all friendly and did an excellent job during our dinner. We had a limited menu but it provided some delicious options. We were served some bread to start. The bread was nice and thick and paired well with the butter. For the soup or salad course I ordered the artichoke, potato, and leek Soup which had flavor and was a good. For my entrée course my husband and I shared our choices. I ordered the 8 oz filet mignon cooked medium and my husband ordered the Perry's famous pork chop. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. It was tender, juicy, and delicious. The pork chop was tender, sweet, and blew me away. We were served sides of macaroni and cheese, grilled asparagus, and brussel sprouts. I don't really like brussel sprouts so I didn't have any. The asparagus was okay for a vegetable and the macaroni and cheese was good. I didn't eat too much of the sides as I was focused on eating the steak and pork chop. The dessert options were a dessert trio which came with cheesecake, lemon meringue, and a chocolate crunch or a flourless fudgy chocolate cake. My husband and I shared. He chose the trio and I chose the chocolate cake. The trio was okay. The cheesecake had some sort of orange on top of it which I didn't really mind but I liked the cheesecake by itself. The lemon meringue was my favorite in the trio. It tasted exactly how it should with a lemon flavor and a fluffy meringue. I didn't really care much for the chocolate crunch. The chocolate cake was really good. It wasn't overly sweet which I prefer. Overall Perry's Steakhouse was a great place to go and enjoy a birthday celebration with a group of friends. The vault provided a cool atmosphere, the service was great, and the food was really good.

Service was super slow. As busy as it was I felt forgotten. Drinks refilled slowly and food took…read moreforever to come out. Being that we didn't order an appetizer I felt like 2 hours for dinner is crazy. That said, beautiful and clean restaurant. The pork chop is amazing, and make sure you split it with someone. Probably the best I've ever had. Potatoes Au Gratin were good, but nothing I'd get again. Brussel Sprouts were okay. The pumpkin cheesecake was good. Glad we got it to go since everything took so long. I would go back, but with hope that the service was better.

Ayhan was our server for my husband's and my 2nd anniversary. He is hands down one of the best…read moreservers we have ever encountered - not only highly professional and knowledgeable about wines, but also genuinely engaged in conversation with us. I have seen too many high-end restaurants' servers who are either too-salesy on expensive items (but don't really care what diners truly prefer) or overly professional (e.g., disingenuously hyped/smiley like Mr. Beast but seemingly going with the motion), but Ayhan recommended the perfect wine after knowing that I don't like dry and took care of us the whole time with impeccable charm, which appears to be pretty hard to train. Sidebar- my husband and I got in a little argument on El Niño vs. La Niña but Ayhan and the team of servers carried on calmly and demonstrated excellent professionalism. Food was as great as expected but Ayhan solidified my five-star rating for Dean's Italian Steakhouse in Austin.

Made a reservation here for my husband's birthday, and they gave us one of the best seats along…read morewith the sweetest birthday card. We were greeted with soft, warm bread and butter, and I always appreciate when a restaurant serves whipped butter with bread. We may have over-ordered, but everything came out delicious, so no regrets. The A5 wagyu was seared perfectly. I love grilling steaks at home, but I don't fully trust myself with A5 yet, so this was such a treat. Both the lobster and bone marrow were rich and delicious, and they also did their mushrooms really well. The only dish I probably would have skipped was the tuna tartare, which didn't stand out quite as much as the other dishes. All in all, we had a very successful birthday dinner and a really lovely experience from start to finish.

We came for dinner early on a Friday night not knowing they had a happy hour menu…read more My daughter loves devilled eggs so it was such a good deal.we ordered 2 serves of that . The chicken and biscuits and fries The serves we so big. The fries were great but it was odd having poached eggs with them. The biscuits were so good coupled with the molasses butter. I did not care for the gravy with it because it was sweet. I wish it was more savory. We got a complimentary dessert because it was my daughter's birthday. We ordered their their special pistachio Gelato cake. This was yummy but the annoying part was that the cookie base and the chocolate center was rock hard and difficult to enjoy The price and service was great .. they have parking on-site. I definitely would love to come back

3.5/5 I was really…read moreexcited to try this place but unfortunately it was quite disappointing...the whole experience was underwhelming and didn't live up to the hype/their good reviews. Maybe I should've ordered more of their main dishes to try next time. The Caesar salad was overwhelmingly pungent with garlic and the lettuce was too soggy. Wagyu burger was dry, not cheesy or juicy enough. The fries were also stale, not crispy or fresh like I was expecting. The deviled eggs were at least decent. It was creamy. The best dish was probably their fried chicken and honey biscuit but I've also had better at other places. Happy hour deals weren't that great either. On a positive note, decent service and chill atmosphere inside.

We celebrated our anniversary at J Prime, and we're still dreaming about it. We started with…read morecocktails, the J-Prime Sangria and the Crimson Skull Tiki, which came in a fun pineapple-shaped glass. Then came the lobster bisque, and I told the server it was the best I've had in my life. I meant it. The ribeye was the star of the main course: perfectly seared medium rare, rich, and full of flavor. The crab fried rice was a great side, loaded with sweet lump crab and a perfect match for the steak. The dry-aging cases near the dining room are a fun touch and a good sign of how seriously they take their beef. The desserts were just as memorable. We ordered the carrot cake and the chocolate mousse cake. Both were fantastic. Then the staff surprised us with a complimentary classic crème brûlée, the crackly caramelized top was the perfect finish. The little touches (being handed a single red rose when checking in) made the evening even more special. If you're looking for an unforgettable steakhouse dinner, especially for a celebration, J Prime is the place. We'll be back.

Went in on a Monday evening during restaurant Week to celebrate my Birthday, we had the restaurant…read moreweek menu. $75/person :) Sides were an additional $10 each. The service was excellent everyone was very kind and welcoming. We found street parking pretty easily. Everything was delicious Had a great time celebrating my Birthday and I would visit again :)

Excellent food, excellent service. The only bad thing is that you really, really should have a…read morereservation when you go. Atmospheres great I like sitting on the first floor more it's not quite fun getting up those stairs. Pasta is excellent. The meat selection and quality is excellent.

Second time in and consistently delightful. Emma at the bar remembered me from July, did it help I…read morewas in the same seat? Perhaps. First time here got the Taglionlini with fresh blue crab, a special appetizer and the tiramisu for dessert. Everything was amazing. So amazing I got the crab dish the second time in! Just as delicious. Also tried the app special which was arancini with mushroom and truffle. The vibe is pretty busy, while you can hear the music the humm of people taking def takes center stage. Overall great place will keep on the short list to return to based on excellent service and consistency of quality of food.

We had a great experience at Murray's Tavern! We sat on the patio, which is adorable, comfortable,…read moreand has such a fun, inviting atmosphere. The menu is somewhat limited and primarily features bar food, but we were all able to find something we liked, and everything we ordered was delicious! What really stood out was the service. Our server was fantastic, attentive without being intrusive, checking in regularly, making sure we had everything we needed, and genuinely ensuring we were enjoying ourselves. Such a refreshing experience! It was also a great spot to relax, enjoy some good food and drinks, and watch the game. I would definitely recommend Murray's Tavern, especially for the atmosphere and outstanding service. We'll happily be back!

.The crab cake and sandwich were tasty. The tartare was not chewable and it wasn't that great. The…read morechicken dish was recommended by the server, it was a bit dry. Overall decent food. Service was fast and good. It's such a vibrant place. In the front, the bar area is very crowded and great for people hanging out. In the back, it's less crowded which is great for friends and family who like to chat and enjoy less crowded space, which is great. Would love to be back to try other dishes and some drinks too.

Look the food is good but they don't do anything nice for your bday. Had to request the happy hour…read moremenu, whack, why are yall hiding it.... Then I ordered the old fashioned on the happy hour menu but I didn't realize when the waitress was talking about their in house whiskey it was her way of getting to agree to the old fashioned not on happy hour. Also I know I ordered the chocoflan within happy hour but they didn't count it, bruh. Also it's hot af in there. Waitress was nice for moving the fan for me at least.

Ember Kitchen has such a refreshing menu and cooking approach. Everything is cooked over live fire…read morewith a Latin twist, and it's served family style, so it's easy to share dishes and try a little of everything. The restaurant is nestled in a little corner and is super cute. The aesthetic is so unique and perfect for photos. Honestly, it felt like being in Austin but somewhere else at the same time. We started with the Morita shrimp, the crab cake, the crispy tamal ahogado, and the filet skewers, and all of them were excellent. Then we had the branzino, which was a standout. The sauces were rich, spicy, and smoky. We also got the New York strip, which was salty, buttery, smoky, and spicy all at once. For dessert, we had the cake and churros. Our server was fantastic: knowledgeable, kind, and great with recommendations. The food was top notch and truly one of a kind. We'll definitely be back!