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My fiancé and I have been meaning to check out Birdie's for over a year, but we were always hesitant because of the long lines. This weekend, with his parents in town, we finally made it happen -- and we're so glad we did! We arrived about 15 minutes before they opened at 5pm on a Friday and found about six parties already ahead of us in line. Thankfully, they had big picnic umbrellas set up outside to provide some much-needed shade while we waited. Parking can be tight (their lot only has a few spots, and they were already taken) but we found easy, free street parking in the neighborhood. Once they opened the doors, they started letting people in gradually. You order at the counter before being seated, and because the menu is prix fixe, it's a streamlined process, mostly just choosing between meat or fish. They take their time with orders to help the kitchen keep pace, but we were able to grab drinks while we waited, which made the process relaxed and pleasant. We were seated in the outdoor dining area about 20 minutes after they opened. While we were initially worried about being outside in the Texas heat, the space is well-designed: fully enclosed, with huge industrial fans and standing AC units that kept it cool and breezy. It was super comfortable and we had no complaints at all being sat there! The staff here really impressed us. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, and even the service manager stopped by a couple of times to check in. He even brought by some sparkling wine on the house to celebrate our recent engagement, which was such a nice touch! The whole team clearly cares about the guest experience, and it shows. As for the food -- it was excellent. Every course was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. All in all, Birdie's lived up to the hype. It's casual but elevated, approachable yet special. We'll definitely be back!
I have eaten at Birdie's a number of times over the years and it is consistently very good! The most recent time was for Aiello's Italian night. We made a reservation ahead for a celebration. At $79 pp, one gets a 7 course meal with the possibility of additional items and/or drinks. One can reserve ahead or wait in line and order at the counter (I recommend a rese). There were also many children/families there the night we went. They also gave us a complementary 1/2 glass of champagne for our celebration and continued to ask if we wanted more or other drinks. Each of the servers presented and described each dish with detail. Simple and classic dishes- nothing too fancy or expensive in ingredients but certainly cooked perfectly! The course menu began with olives, then, essentially a breadstick with prosciutto. Next course was pasta e fagioli (bean soup) followed by a choice of salad (we had caesar). The highlight was the homemade pasta with vodka sauce (excellent flavor) and for the table were Nonna's meatballs (a tad sweet) cooked perfectly. The meal ended with a choice of tiramisu or a hot fudge sundae- we shared each. The add ons included mozz sticks, garlic bread or chicken parm (none were necessary)- we added the mozz sticks and it was too much food for us. The service staff was overly attentive and very nice. Parking is along the street and could be a couple blocks away on a busy night.
It was good, but not great! I will say I am shocked that they were in the Michelin guide. The wait in line wasn't bad when we went on a Thursday around 6pm. My wine was great and the starters were delightful! The entree itself I had really high hopes for. It was good, but felt it wasn't worth the price. I got the sausage and my bf got the beef which was basically a pot roast which was an extra cost. The staff were super friendly though and the atmosphere was very cute!
The food is OK. My favorite is sweet potato. They are good at vegetable dishes. The main problem is first come first serve. And it's even Michelin guide restaurant. It's very silly to wait outside in cold winter and hot summer outside. There are a lot of mosquitoes outside. For many bites. Maybe they want to create a scene to have a long line waiting outside. It's not a nightclub, not necessary to make a scene. It will never become a fancy restaurant without reservation service. I saw more and more people left while waiting. People hate waiting. I will not go back again because I don't want to wait outside and don't want to get bitten by mosquitoes.
This neighborhood spot deserves the accolades. I really love their service style - upscale counter-service with fine-dining tableside assistance for drink ordering. The shared plates work well for diners that share tastes. The host immediately recommended we each get one of the mains so we could try both, which we did. We thought the pasta and soup were slightly oversalted, but the divine butternut squash soup with brown butter and sage made up for it. Every dish balanced very well and I appreciated that they allowed us to enjoy the meal for longer than many Austin restaurants let you linger. The icecream (with a candle - they recognized we had a birthday!) was the perfect end to the meal.
On a weekend trip to Austin my wife and I decided to try out Birdie's to see what the whole hubub was about. It turned out whatever recognition Birdie's got was well deserved. One of the most outstanding meals we've had in a while. Now, will preface this by saying we got to the restaurant before it opened on a Friday night and were the 4th party seated. I can see how the ordering upon entry could become frustrating if you were waiting in a long line, but just solve that problem by getting there early. It would also help the line if customers did a little research before hand and were ready to order when they got to the hostess stand. I give Birdie's credit, they give you whatever attention you need when you are ordering because a couple of the parties before us took what seemed like a very long time to order. How does that happen with a Prix Fixe menu. Not exactly sure, but it took my wife and I less than 2 minutes to place our order and find a seat. We decided to sit at the kitchen counter to get a view of all that was happening in the preparation of the meal. And that is the seat you should strive for if you are interested in that sort of thing. From they guy roasting the sweet potatoes for a sweet potato, pear and apple salad to the pasta girl tossing pasta in the pan like a magician. Amazing to watch. Chef Tracy was right in the middle of the action tasting almost every dish to make sure it was just right. She also did a great job of interacting with customers including us when she got a chance. Really good customer service. Her husband Arjav runs the front of the house and was awesome at discussing the wines as well as offering a replacement glass for a glass of wine that had a little more sediment in it than I wanted. Basically top notch service. For the food, it was definitely outstanding. The menu was a fall focused menu, and I remarked to Arjav that a couple of the dishes that were excellent I would never have ordered off of a traditional a la carte menu. I've never ordered a sweet potato dish in my life, and this Sweet Potato, roasted pears and apple salad was to die for. So good, and not cloyingly sweet like I thought it might be. I wouldn't have ordered the Butternut Squash soup, but again, very good dish with lots of flavor. The Pappardelle with white pork ragu was fantastic, and like I said earlier, watching the cook toss it was like being at a Cirque Du Soleil event. Magical. Both the Smoked Trout and Chargrilled Wagyu were also excellent. For dessert we enjoyed the pumpkin soft serve more than the Apple cake that we found a little dry. We were also stuffed by that point of the meal. Great Job Chef Tracy and the Birdie's team. Quite the show and the food was fantastic. So my recommendation is to show up early, don't fret about the service model and enjoy some really good cooking!!
This experience was a bit confusing. Went there with friends on a weekday dinner when I visited Austin and was told that this is a Michelin restaurant. We were nicely greeted by the front desk who introduced the menu to us. With 100+ pp pricing level, I was expecting a fine dining experience. The game rule here is that customers need to stand by the frond desk, make the order, pay everything, get a table sign, go around and find somewhere to sit and place the sign on the table, wait for server to come with drink and food. I did not really agree with the fact that we had to pay tips before receiving any service. The food was marketed as seasonal menu and the ingredients were sourced carefully and locally. They were not bad, but not impressive either. The sauce in salad and pasta were nicely balanced and creative, but the rest of the food were just okay. Again, given the pricing, I would expect more. The wine list was very comprehensive. It would be great if they offer wine pairing to supplement the pre-fixe menu.
We decided to come here for dinner because it is a short walk from my friend's place in Austin. When we arrived around 7:45 last night, there were only a few people in line. We did have to wait for about 15-20 minutes to order. Each group took a while to order. You order drinks and your full meal at the counter, so if you want to sample any wines, talk through the menu, etc., it can take a while. Not sure if I really like this system, but that's how it is. The person at the counter recommended we order 6 dishes for three people. We weren't super hungry, so we ordered five dishes and some glasses of wine. We ordered French bread with Jasper Hill Willoughby cheese, a strawberry fennel salad, casarecce with heirloom tomatoes, rockfish with a creamy mushroom and leek sauce, and an olive oil cake. Prices range from $12-$36. I believe the menu changes frequently. The bread and cheese came out first and was pretty disappointing . The portion was tiny and I thought the texture of the bread was tough. The dinner went uphill from there. The salad was tasty, the pasta dish was lovely, the sea bass entree was fantastic, and the olive oil cake was good too. I would order any pasta on the menu again, as well as the fish. Overall, it was a nice meal. The patio has a relaxed and romantic feel. We spent about $85 per person, which included tax, tip, and a couple glasses of wine each. Birdie's is a nice, relaxed restaurant for an upscale dinner with friends or a date night. I would come here again if I'm back in Austin!
We arrived on a Saturday night prepared to wait given they don't take reservations. While standing in line they let you order drinks to pass time. We arrived at 6:15 and ordered at 6:50. Our first dish promptly came out at 7. Overall, I would say the flavors were very creative and unique. It reminded me of odd duck's menu. We cleared all of our plates! However, I will say I wasn't a fan of some of the flavors due to personal preference, specifically the salad and deviled eggs. The pasta was cooked perfectly but I had a hard time enjoying with the field peas that were the texture of beans. The one dish I really enjoyed and wish I had more of was the chilled potato and leek soup! We paid $88 (with tip) for 2 people splitting 2 small plates and 2 entrees (I think the soup was an entree) I can't remember. We also didn't order drinks or dessert. All in all, I will be back but definitely when they change their menu to flavors I think I might like more.
Decided to try this restaurant on a recommendation from our friends. As I read the other reviews, the pros and cons seem to align well with mine: PROS - the food was yummy. We had the steak and fish dish which were both cooked to perfection. The fish dish especially was delicious. We also tried the deviled eggs which were super standard and underwhelming. - the service was really good for us. CONS - the 45 mins wait in line on a random weekday, ordering at the counter and then again, waiting at your table. Be ready to dedicate time. - the prices are high for what you get. The soft serve once fees and tip was added was $17. - the music was so loud we could barely talk, making the already unimpressive ambiance worse. Would I go back? Maybe. It would have to be at an off time when I think the line won't be brutal cause the waits were a lot with so many other options around. Glad we tried it but may be a one and done for us!
What a delightful feast we had here a couple of nights ago. See the pictures for more details. I think the standouts for me were the beef tartare, the tortiglioni, and the snapper but everything was delicious. Started with a chilled red and moved to the Pinot. I like the minimalist decor, the service is great and the food and wine are the true stars here.
3 years ago
THE BIG: Friendly neighborhood restaurant. 1st come first serve, no reservations. Order at the front and order more sitting down. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The fiance and I came here for a date night. We heard birdie's was a neo-american restaurant and had a great wine selection. Caution: there is a line, since it is first come first serve and order at the front before sitting down. The front receptionist said around 4-5 items will satisfy a party of 2. We had another event to go to so we didn't want to be stuffed. We ended up ordering the minute steak and the bolognese. Both were cooked very nicely (al dente and medium rare). However the price point was steep for the portions and quite frankly the ambiance. I don't like the option of tipping at the beginning when we didn't even receive service yet. It felt like an obligation rather than merit. Sitting down, you had the option of inside or outside (outside has more seating). Birdie's winterproofed the outdoor patio so don't fret to come here during the wintertime. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for 2 dishes (1 large, 1 medium) was $67 excluding tip. The food was good but not the exorbitant prices. read more
3 years ago
Birdies is a cute place for date night, but has an interesting service model. There's always a line out the door, but it's because you have order once you enter. We waited for about 15 - 20 mins, and was able to order wine while we waited. After, the front desk will give you a number and you can pick what ever seat you like. The inside is small, but they have a large outdoor space. Its winterized very well when it's cold out. If you forgot to order something, never fear! There is QR code at your table, where you can order more food and wine. The food is super good and doesn't take too long. My husband and I shared a bowl of bolognese and the minute steak! The Bolognese was absolutely delicious and the minute steak was very tender. We were still a little hungry after, so I recommend ordering more if you are sharing. Overall it's a great place to always have service, but I'm not sure if it's worth waiting in line. read more
Food 4/5: Birdies serves up amazing, high quality meals at a high price. The beef tartar was absolutely the best I've ever had. Never would have considered adding nuts into the mix. The steak and cabbage was solid, and honestly made me truly enjoy eating cabbage for the first time maybe ever! The wine selection and Olive Oil ice cream were to die for. Service: 5/5 Really best of the best when it comes to American dining. The staff here are super friendly and knowledgeable about specific food tastes and wine pairings. Environment: 4/5 The vibe is definitely here, patio and all. I've got to say the parking is a nightmare and simply getting in the door is a challenge. Not a big fan of ordering at the counter, which seems to bottleneck the service. read more
3 years ago
Birdies Several people I know have raved about Birdies, saying it's the best restaurant in Austin. They say all the glamor is in the food. They undersold the quality of Birdies. The whole experience of Birdies is unique and well executed. Starts with you waiting in a line to get a table. We arrived at 6:30pm so the wait was a little longer at about an hour - the Italian week menu was highly desired. We ordered the food at the register along with a bottle of wine. They were able to split the bill in the weird ways we wanted - thank you! They had a tasting menu and we did that for each person with all the add on's for the table. The food was unbelievably good. The flavors were to the perfect proportion and of the highest quality. You can taste the richness, freshness, and sharpness to all the flavors. The pasta was so fresh and the sauce so buttery and smooth. The salad so fresh and crunchy, the lemon zest ratio to Parmesan in the Cesar salad was perfection. The broccoli with Burrata had a remarkable crunch with the perfect amount of heat. The tomatoes in all the dishes so fresh perfectly portioned with the garlic and shallots. I can't rave enough about how high in quality and flavor the dishes here are. I was truly blown away. Birdies has me craving more. Bravo to the best restaurant in Austin. read more
2 years ago
Birdies is an experience both in cuisine and local vibe. A changing menu that focuses on fresh and simple. The plates combine complex flavor yet the presentation doesn't involve the pretentiousness that is typical of cuisine. Essentially Birdies creates food anyone could eat. I started with a bowl of olives along with a cheese and baguette selection from their snacks list. A great collection that had us enjoying wine and the outdoor ambience. My dog also enjoyed the smallish remaining piece of cheese as well! The next course was their small plates; the green salad was amazing. It had a vinaigrette over leafy greens and thin sliced red onions and some pulpy citrus. This was then followed by a creamy orecchiette with capers. I could have eaten a bowl of this! The main course was their Chicken cacciatore which was served over polenta. This was so delicious however the portion was large and I had to pause halfway through and admit it was coming home with me. Finally the desserts were an ice cream and a homemade chocolate chip cookie. I ordered both and I feel this was the right way to finish. Birdies is a no reservations establishment, a regularly changing menu, with a great wine selection and a real local feel. I can't believe it was all down to a couples coin flip that landed us such a great establishment here in Austin! read more
2 years ago
Overall: Good food, but confusing / slow dining experience. Favorite Dishes: french inspired creamy vegetable soup ($14), roasted beets salad ($15), heilala vanilla soft serve with blood orange Agrumato ($12) The outside wait time was about 50 minutes when we arrived at 6 pm (we were told it would be approximately 30-35 minutes, with guaranteed seating immediately/a maximum of a 5-minute wait once we went inside to order our food. It was a slightly confusing layout and experience: we waited outside for about 50 minutes (can order beverages in line and pay as you order); then went inside to order and pay from the food menu, then went to the outside seating/eating area to wait another 30 minutes for a table. As we were waiting for an empty table for a party of 7, we saw many empty, available tables for 2 while parties of 2 sat on the larger tables for themselves. Unsure if they were given those tables or chose the larger tables themselves, but seemed like an inefficient use of time and space. Once we were seated, the wine and dine experience dictated serving each dish one at a time, resulting in a 2-3 hour dining experience. Portions were definitely on the smaller side, but the flavors were unique and worked great together. Some dishes were on the saltier side, but others are well balanced. For the price, the portions are extremely small--definitely left not full, even though we ordered almost 2 of each menu item for a party of 7. read more
Dear Tracy and Arjav, Thank you for Birdies diverse and incredible menu and amazing service. We ordered almost one of everything. And nothing disappointed. From the refreshing and light strawberry ricotta toast, to the various tasty vegetarian options like the leeks (minus the roe) and turnips, even the freaking olives were incredible. The Panisse is a must for anyone to try, so light and airy and perfectly balanced in flavor. Don't skip dessert, unassuming yes, vanilla soft serve and a chocolate chip cookie? SO well executed and necessary to complete the meal. However, I am writing to you to PLEAD, literally BEG you to please, please, please DO NOT remove the most MAGICAL of pastas off of your menu...Outside of Italy, I have not had pasta as PERFECT as your Cavatelli...each puffy cloud soaked in a bath of the most delicious Parmesan, cream sauce with magic crispy lemon bits and ramps...but the Campanelle, OHHHH the Campanelle. This sexy dish with garlic, dressed in a subtle tomato sauce with basil and cherry tomatoes...HOLY HANNAH. I wanted to lick both plates! I will be sadder than my first bf breaking up with me in the 10th grade if they are gone from my life forever too. Please don't remove them from the menu, (at least before June when I return to Austin). Lol Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience! Sincerely, Dreaming of pasta read more
3 years ago
So glad I came with a larger group (6) we ordered everything on the menu woohoo! Literally everything was good but standouts: Squash dish (the peppers, almonds, and everything was just a blend of perfection) Salad (cucumber, blueberry made it so refreshing!) Beef Tartare (tender af) Rockfish (unexpectedly incredible with the cold sauce) Gazpacho (with cantaloupe had me shook but I needed more) Pasta was perf enough said Ice cream was the best (citrus olive oil on soft serve... big slay) Service spot on. The vibes outside even though it was hot af... amazing. They had fans so not to worry about it being too hot! read more
Seconding what another reviewer said, if you like a side of reeking hot garbage with your meal, you won't be disappointed! I really liked enjoyed the care and creativity that was put into the branding and overall feel of this place. It felt very homey, like you were dining in someone's backyard! The flavors of everything that we tried were great, but the portion sizes were really small and I didn't feel like the price tag was justified. We were sitting outdoors, and were sat right next to the dumpster. The stench was unbearable and honestly ruined my entire dining experience. We asked to be moved to another table on the other side of the patio farthest away from the dumpsters, and I STILL was able to smell it! The odor was absolutely putrid and as smell greatly impacts taste, I would really hope that Birdie's takes steps to mitigate this issue. Given their high prices, I do not want to spend over $100 pp just to smell garbage all night read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
There's typically a VERY long wait. And I would say the wait isn't worth it. Ordered some flavorful plates, servings were very small and they weren't anything memorable. However, It's a fun., unique experience and I would recommend it for a date. read more
I will eat anything Chef Tracy makes! I've probably been to Birdie's 10 times with different people every time and have never been disappointed. This is a walk in, neighborhood spot, where you order at the counter and grab a seat in or outdoors. They have around 5 different windows available by the glass or buy a bottle and share. The wine menu is extensive featuring wines from around the world. The menu changes pretty much daily, but if you see the panisse, tartare, cavatelli, or fish, do not hesitate. Order stat! And save room for both the soft serve and Sicilian chocolate chip cookie and eat them both (together). I hope you enjoy! I always do! read more
Found out about this place through NY times so of course, we had to pay a visit! It's located at the cutest spot with a beautiful backyard and the vibe was immaculate and intimate They have an amazing list of wines so our wine friend chatted up their wine guy to pick the best wine for the night - Beef Tartare: very fresh and appetizing, love the crispy carta di musica which is like a homemade cracker - Arugula Salad: probably the best arugula salad I've had, super peppery and delicious - Roasted Sweet Potato: a perfectly roasted sweet potato is my soft spot...and the mascarpone and pork cheek bits paired wonderfully with it! - Mushroom Mafaldine: perhaps my favorite dish of the night, I love the texture of the pasta and it does such a good job capturing all the decadent creamy mushroom sauce with chanterelles and shiitakes Spaghetti Amatriciana: traditional tomato sauce with guanciale and pecorino Heilala Vanilla Soft Serve: such a fragrant vanilla soft serve with the bright blood orange olive oil which made it so special What an amazing meal and the only not BBQ or breakfast taco spot I liked on this trip in Austin! truly a wonderful experience and the nicest staff will definitely be back the next time we visit read more
Food here was delicious, and we had a pleasant experience. We got lucky to avoid a long line on a weekday evening; worth noting that you order everything at the counter before you sit down at a table, so the upfront piece takes a bit longer/ you don't have much time to look over the menu. Most of the seating area is in a shaded patio; there are fans all around, so not awful even with the heat. Enjoyed a bottle of the Hondarribi Zuri (love that the wine list includes short 1-word descriptions to help in the decision-making process). Server was helpful with her recommendations and guiding us to a coursed-out meal. Spaghetti was my personal favorite! Overall, we enjoyed our experience, but I'm not convinced that it's worth the price; I'd still recommend trying it once! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Love love this new spot! Feels like a neighborhood spot and super cute. There's quite a bit of street parking available as well. You order inside at the desk and then you can find a seat any where inside or outside. The inside seating is a bit limited and kinda humid in general but the patio is amazing. They had fans and shade, I loved it, and I usually don't enjoy being outside June - August here. Food: - lemon gnocchi - my fave. I was surprised it wasn't a main entree but can't wait to get it again - fried squash - not pictured Bc it was devoured so quickly - tartare - more fennel than meat but still pretty good - grilled squash - this was a main dish but it wasn't my favorite. Had a lot of unique flavors but I think after the gnocchi, it fell flat for me. - Veggie dish - damn, I ate a lot of squash this night but was still digging this one. Simple yet delish. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Honestly, it's worth the hype. You park on the street and order at the counter, but waiters still circulate in case you want to order more food or drink. It's a unique setup. We got a great Brie type cheese with baguette to start and a couple glasses of wine. I loved their wine selection! I got a glass of cremant to start. The beef tartare was the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed the fish and the tortiglioni. The warm chocolate cookie was the perfect dessert. We left feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed and uncomfortable. I can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
I came here on Thursday night and it was amazing! I will definitely be back. I was unsure about the ambiance at first because it is a pricier place, but you order at a counter before being seated. However, the servers brings you drinks while you wait to order the food. Once you order, the courses come out pretty quickly and the servers were very attentive. We tried both of their orange wines "by the glass" and loved them. For 3 people we ordered about 6 dishes. I believe they have a rotating menu, but some of our favorites were the rockfish, the cantaloupe, and their peach and yogurt salad. The presentation was amazing and everything was timely and delicious. Also, many of their dishes use locally sourced ingredients. The outdoor patio vibe is casual but nice and very comfortable with misters and fans. Loved it! read more
When driving from San Antonio to Dallas earlier this month, my brother and I stopped in Austin to have dinner with a friend at Birdie's. Birdie's definitely has the vibe of a cool hot spot - great food, great outdoor seating (with heaters for winter), natural wine, order at the counter, lines if you aren't there right when they open, and warm and very welcoming service. I'm glad we stopped by. We shared: the green beans with chickpea and truffle dip; roasted beets with ricotta, pears, and Marcona almonds; the beef tartare with pecans, sonora, roasted garlic, and carta di musica; the orecchiette with broccolo fiolaro with parmesan and black pepper; the red snapper with potatoes, Pernod, sherry, and saffron; the minute steak with smoked cabbage, Hakurei turnips, and peppercorn sauce; the Heilala vanilla soft serve with blood orange agrumato; and the warm Sicilian inspired chocolate chip cookie. We tried over half the the menu. Everything was good, but I would say the highlights were the tartare and the steak! The tartare had outstanding flavor (and I sometimes find them bland and unremarkable), and that thin crispy cracker (the carta di musica) on the side!? Amazing. The steak was so incredibly well cooked and tender - and that smoked cabbage?! I thought I'd had cabbage in every way I could - but this was new and surprising and delicious. We also tried several of their wines by the glass - such a fun and interesting selection of natural wines. The menu includes a great single word description which was a fun way to help us choose what to try next! All the wines we tried were very much enjoyed! The service was excellent - everyone was friendly and happy and welcoming and helpful! We were first in the door (you order at the counter when you walk in and then take your number to your table), and we chose to sit outside on the very cool covered patio (there were heaters for warmth). It just had great vibes - lots of people having conversations and sharing food and happy voices! Overall, it was a very good meal. Definitely a place to share small plates and wine with friends! Just keep in mind that if you don't get there at 4:30 (we did!!), there might be a bit of a wait! (We were just the first of several groups ready for to go in when they opened!) I would happily return! read more
My mom and I came here during March 2022. It was quite popular at the time and we were excited to visit. We were the first customers through the door before they even opened! The restaurant is small, but cozy. We tried a few dishes from the rotating menu, including the tartare (not pictured). None of the items were bad, we just didn't think it was life changing. The ingredients are definitely a draw & were fresh. read more
We were delighted by the experience and quality of ingredients and dishes at Birdies. Very nice ambiance and friendly staff. Counter service and a great wine selection. We enjoyed the chefs special of the day, mafaldine pasta with ramps, lemon and breadcrumbs it was delightful! We also enjoyed the beef tartare and the Willowughby with baguette. The large dish was the sea bass with lentils, roasted carrots and a buttery carrot sauce that was delightful. Compliments to the chef and staff, we will be back. read more
It pains me to give this place 2 stars bc the service model is way outdated. They definitely can do better. On the weekends it's typically 1-2 hour wait, no reservations allowed. Typically there's a huge line that starts forming at 4pm on the weekends. No parties are allowed to get seated ahead of ordering, even if you're in the front. If your entire party isn't there to stand in the god awful wait.. no dice. No Yelp queue ahead of time, nothing. There's also no guarantee that food won't run out by the time you get to the front (which has happened multiple times). There's also only one person taking orders the whole time, they're also do wine service right there at the register. I get it if it's to control capacity but if that's the case just allow reservations. Although the service and food is great once you get seated. The journey to get the food, if you're not ordering wine in line, is frankly miserable and cold in the winter and very humid in the summer but it's all outdoors. That being said the food never disappoints but it should not be an emotional rollercoaster to get seated or order. No signs of this improving anytime soon either. It's such a shame because the food is so good, no one reasonable has 3-4 hours to wait in line, to eat and wait for the food to come out like this. The price is really steep for the lack of ambience as well. In this day and age, they can deploy some better restaurant management strategies to ultimately give their patrons a better experience. It's not asking for too much bc a typical meal here is $200 per couple. Very steep for the portion size... read more
2 years ago
We came with some friends on a Tuesday around 5 pm and had a great time. We shared the bread and cheese, the carrots, the beet salad, ragu pasta, steak and snapper and rice pudding. We also got a free vegetable soup from the kitchen! The starters were all incredible - the bread and cheese of course delicious, the carrots and pesto so fresh and yummy, the beet salad one of my favorites!! The vegetable soup was also delicious! Star of the night for me had to the ragu pasta - we will come back for pasta no doubt lol I will say the steak and cabbage and snapper was delicious but the larger dishes did not stand out as much as the starters and pasta did for us personally. I would say definitely get splurge appetizer and small dishes and get two pastas!! We also got the rice pudding with salted caramel on top - chefs kiss! So yummy! We sat outside and it was great weather and service is counter service to order but the staff makes sure you have water and anything else constantly! We will definitely come back for pasta again!! read more
2 years ago
Such an amazing addition to our neighborhood! This is a unique concept and done very well. If you've read any food publication over the past couple of years then you've heard of Birdie's and you know what? They.Are.Right. Just go. Have some wine and meet a new friend in the quick moving line. Order everything you want to try, at least one thing from each section of the menu so you get a good feel for the experience. Enjoy your meal and some more wine because you should definitely rideshare; parking is not abundant and the neighborhood requires a street permit. So, go, eat the pasta, enjoy your evening, and happy eating read more
3 years ago
Birdie's is always a pleasure to visit. Their seating style is first come first serve with ordering taking place at the counter before you find your seats. Most recently we went at 5:00 with them opening at 4:30 and waited probably 20 minutes to order and sit. If you're able to go this month I highly recommend the snapper with carrot butter sauce. Carrot butter sauce has ruined my life for the better because it's something I need to master making now on my own. Delicious! read more
3 years ago
Was excited to try this place out, but the excitement dissipated after waiting for an hour. Their system is first come first serve, and so you wait for the single employee who takes your dinner order, then you get a table card and seat yourself. This is terribly inefficient, why is there one person? If anything they should have a second person to get through the line, but they don't and so you wait. I will say the servers were all very nice and attentive which was a plus. Luckily they did have an employee come to take a drink order to make the wait bearable. You must order your food all at once, but like others said you can get dessert and more drinks through a QR code at the table. It's a slim menu that changes frequently. It's a shame because we loved the wine and the food was good but the prices are steep for the fast casual ambience - $16 for a glass of wine, $7 for a small thing of olives, $22 for basic gnocchi. They have an unwalkable rocky floor back patio with rickety tables and chairs. The high prices do not equal the atmosphere and as many others stated, there's plenty of other full service wine bars/restaurants that's are much better all around in Austin. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Love the "No Reservations" style restaurant. Food is delicious. Service is fantastic. Snacks: Chickpea Sticks - 5/5 Small Plates: Beef Tartare - 5/5 Simple Green Salad - 4/5 Larger Plates: Minute Steak - 4/5 Snapper - 4/5 Cavatelli - 4/5 Dessert: Soft Serve - 4/5 Chocolate Chip Cookie - 4/5 The chickpea snacks were very delicious. The pasta was super fresh and tasty as well. Steak and tartare were really good. Desserts were great. Super simple but great flavors. Service is amazing. Such a fun, cute little spot. read more
2 years ago
Birdie's, congrats on getting Food and Wine's Restaurant of the Year!! You have been on my list of places to try for quite some time and I'm so glad I went tonight. The food and ambience were great! I enjoyed the steak and fries (2 separate dishes) most and the spaghetti with crème fraîche. You may have to wait in line for a bit because it's a small place and they really take care of guest ordering at the counter. You need to go!! read more
2 years ago
Birdies is so good! The vibe and idea of this restaurant is so cute and such a fun place to go with friends and nibble on some small plates. Wouldn't recommend if you were starving or wanted something heavy as most of the items on the menu are light and small. Beef tartare was by far my favorite item, it was seriously so tasty!!! Love that their menu is always changing too read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Birdie's is a quaint restaurant located on East side. Parking is not convenient and you will have to drive around the neighborhood to find street parking. It's first come, first served with no reservations allowed, they need the whole party to be present before ordering. You order at the counter and then choose your table, either inside (very few tables) or outside (cute patio). Every single plate we had was really tasty and perfectly balanced. I believe they change their menu seasonally so I would recommend going back once in a while to try other dishes. read more
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