OK, let's start with the star rating - 12. Yes, that is right, a twelve out of five. Now to justify that. I went with a party of 5 for a celebration, and we had an inside track being close with a server there (Cass - best ever!). So that may have helped the overall experience for sure, but this review is for the food. What came out of that kitchen was nothing short of amazing. Each bite was a complete rounded experience that moved me deeply. I mean it. Perfect balances of flavor and texture in my mouth. Nothing over the top, but everything complete. So, I am generally frustrated at "shared menus" since I never know how much to order. We ordered at least one of everything. Yes, everything, and there was nothing that I would not give 12 stars for. There are many good photos and descriptions in other reviews here, but my standouts are: * Sweet Potato - I do not like sweet potatoes and I voted to pass on this item, but the table said bring it and it was incredible. I wanted more. * Butternut Squash Soup - This was a life changing dish. I have never been moved by a bowl of soup, till last Saturday night. * Sea Bass in a lemon beurre blanc sauce - Just, Oh my god I am literally loosing sleep over that meal. I cannot stop thinking about it. I'm emotional. read more

I had heard a ton of hype about this place so we decided to check it out. we almost left when we saw the line but I'm so glad we didn't. We were able to order within 25-30 mins and the wait outside was enjoyable with great wine to order and warm heaters. The food was truly incredible- every single dish. The pasta was the star of the show and we also loved the wine selection. Every server brought incredible energy and enthusiasm. Service was a bit slow at times but we didn't mind because everyone was so nice and it was a busy night. After reading some of the negative reviews- it feels like some people don't "get it". If you're looking for a traditional dining experience where you can make a reservation and sit right down, go somewhere else. For me, as a busy working Mom, this dining experience was a reminder to slow down and just enjoy the night. We were there for two hours in total and we loved every minute of it. It felt kind of like a supper club where you were welcomed into someone's home to try their insanely good (highly elevated) home cooking. This restaurant is special and probably the only place I'll ever drive 30 mins to the east side for. :) Quick note- parking is tough so Uber if you can. Also, not the safest area in town so walking several blocks at night solo isn't something I'd recommend. read more

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

Birdie's - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

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

Birdie's - Cantaloupe, ricotta and honey pepper - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

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

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Ideal For: 'fine-casual' dining, seasonal menu, casual date, outdoor seating. Our faves: orecchiette, olives, beef tartare, steak. Keep in mind: small family-run restaurant, counter service setting read more

Oops...they had a fixed menu the first time we managed to visit. Overpriced AF. $72 for hipster nonsense with the best part being fries. Nah. read more

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

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Look. Listen. Look and listen. This place is excellent. If you were sitting there wondering "man--should we go to Birdie's?" the answer is YES. Yes you should absolutely go to Birdie's. Birdie's serves up delicious, inventive, fresh, well-sourced food in an unpretentious, completely inviting, and fun environment. Everything on the menu was perfect (and yes, we did try everything), and had a unique profile of flavors that Tracy balanced in the most wonderful way. The beef tartare is delicious, has some nice nuttiness from some pecans, some tang from a nice olive oil/ garlic, and the homemade cracker accompaniment is perfection. The cold soup we had was also the tastiest bite of food I've ever eaten. That may sound extreme, but I'm not exaggerating. It was heirloom tomato, melon, and some herb oil if I remember correctly. Iconic. Perfect. I would eat a bite of that every day for the rest of my life if given the option. The fish dish and steak were also excellent. No complaints. Cannot go wrong. The service was fun, kind, and warm. All of our servers entertained our ravings about how great everything tasted, and enthusiastically explained some of their favorite wine options for a hot Austin summer night. One of the two times I've visited I had the opportunity to briefly chat with Tracy outside after the meal and to offer my thanks for such a fun, interesting menu and for creating such a pure and exciting culinary experience that manages to be innovative but warm and homey. She was so kind and humble, and having the chance to talk to her was just another highlight of the night. Run do not walk to Birdie's. Support this sure-to-be-iconic Austin restaurant. Eat, drink, and enjoy. read more

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You might wait in line for an hour but it's well worth that small part of your life for the fabulous fare. The menu is short and the food is simple. But wait!! It's wonderfully simple and locally owned by a darling couple: Tracy and Arjav!! From the luscious rose wine to the delicious crisp potato bites slathered in olive oil to the wondrous garden beets with ricotta, strawberries and hazelnuts, plus the perfectly cooked minute steak lightly covered with rich mushroom aioli and finally ending with the sumptuous vanilla soft serve drizzled with blood orange agrumato. And even though our pants were now tighter than tree bark we decided on a second dessert. A warm Sicilian inspired chocolate chip cookie!! Mmmm. Get in your car, or on your bike, grab a cab, take the bus. Just go!!! read more

I'd give it less, but that's not an option. The service was fine, no real complaints there...but why is there a line out the door for this place?!?!? The food is...unnecessarily over thought...and frankly just not good. The lead up to the "stars" were underwhelming, and those "stars" fell far short. The fish was...mediocre would be a complement and the steak...for the price, what a terrible cut. And desert...nope, just all wrong. Was NOT finished. Pass on this place. Yelp wants a comment on the ambiance....also not my favorite. I get it, Friday night, going to be busy...but WTF is that music and why so unnecessarily abusive?!?!? read more

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

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A solid wine list and a concise menu filled with shareable plates, what's not to love? All of the dishes we had were good, albeit not great. The cracker served with the beef tartare was a little on the stale side, the eggplant wasn't prepared well enough which lent to some bitterness and some dishes were slightly under seasoned, especially the spaghetti al limon which if it had slightly more salt would have really popped. The staff were all extremely attentive and personable which made the dining experience enjoyable. My partner and I just felt that every dish was close to being a home run, but not quite there. read more

I've been recommended this place quite a bit. It's a very Austin-like area with a desert modern chicness. The menu changes daily and the chefs put a lot of pride in their work. There are very clear good and bad things about this place. The good/saving grace? The food is great. The small bites like the squash toast is absolutely delicious, aesthetically trendy, and had great texture. The cavatelli option is what I picked for pasta. Pasta is house made and is bright, acidic, and cooked perfectly. It's a nice option that I would think would do well for a brunch since it's lighter than other places. The steak had great flavor and the little add ins paired well. The wine was okay, but the wine was not especially rare or expensive that I picked. A better wine list is available, so I would skip on anything that isn't sold as a bottle. The service is very attentive and the bathrooms are gender neutral. The bad? Quite a bit, but not at all about the food. They create a type of busy atmosphere by having a system where you order and pay up front and fend for yourself when looking for a seat. The line is out the door for that reason alone. The workers have no real place to rest, so many times they are either walking around looking for plates to buss or forced to block walkways (not their fault). The music is too loud for how small the place is, and there is little fabric to absorb sound. You'd have to speak at an uncomfortable level due to the combination of the small space, lack of fabric, floor and table materials, and brick walls bouncing sound around. I would opt for outdoors but even indoors had a few flies around disrupting the meal. The minute steak that was ordered didn't take a minute. The wait for it was nearly an hour, and with how small every bite is, this place will not fill you up. This place is also built for duos, I would not recommend a large party coming. The price for a snack, a small plate, and a large plate was $90 alone. My partner was also quite disappointed with the whole experience. I recommend for a duo to come for a light dinner, otherwise I would come here only rarely. read more

Birdie's - Squash toast - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

I look hard for dog friendly restaurants and Birdies was so kind and welcoming to my sweet baby. There was a bit of a wait when we arrived but you are able to order wine while you wait, which was lovely. They have a huge patio! You can order additional plates and drinks from the table and have it brought out. Initially upon arrival you order at the counter inside and have your food brought to your table. Out of everything we ordered I was obsessed with the beef tartare, I could've eaten two of those plates. The minute steak was also incredibly delicious as was pretty much every dish tbh. They have an extensive wine selection as well and for a hot night I ordered the sparkling wine, to be fancy. The patio also has some pretty breezy fans so you won't die from heat exhaustion. read more

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Birdie's is a place for a special night out or a place to have long conversations with a friend with fancy bites of food. I enjoyed everything we ordered except for the desserts. Our dinner for 2 racked up $110 plus 20% tip (the lowest setting on their payment tablet) for a total of $132. We left very full. You tip upon ordering at the front counter before you even sit down. I don't think it's very French of them to do so and kind of throws off the vibe. I hope in the future they'll do away with the tipping system all together and pay their wait staff fairly. But all this just to say- the service was incredible. They offered to delay my order at the kitchen while my friend was running late. Our water carafe was always full. Empty plates were taken away promptly. The servers were very sweet and made us feel at home. Snacks - Panisse $10: four chickpea fries with grated cheese and pepper. Cooked well, creamy on the inside. A squeeze of lemon juice completes it! - Beet and Birdie's ricotta toast $10: four bite sized toasts topped beautifully and very flavorful. Small plates - Beef tartare $17: really enjoyed this! I wish there as more beef in the tartare but this was good portion - Sweet potato $14: three halves of small sweet potato. Where's the 4th half?! Larger plates - Minute steak $32: i would've subbed this out for 1-2 options from "Snacks" or "small plates". Dessert - Vanilla soft serve $9: topped with blood orange flavored olive oil. Not bad, but i couldn't appreciate it enough for the price point. - Chocolate budino with creme fraiche $7: this was topped with too much olive oil. Both budino (mousse) and creme fraiche are so rich already that the olive oil felt like overkill read more

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Get here when they open, as a line forms quickly. The staff actually will take drink orders out in line from what I saw though. The atmosphere is bright, open, and pleasant with a full view of the kitchen and set in a beautiful home. We sat outside in the back yard where trees, lighting, and even the tables contribute to the elegant feel. The wine list is exceptional and you can see they cater to Sommeliers in town. The menu was crazy fun--lots of small bites to share. The staff are friendly, and after you order at the counter, you can continue with more from your table. They really are "on their game" clearing empty plates to make room for the next. 5 stars for this exciting and trendy neighborhood concept. read more

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Excellent food and deep wine list. On the night of our visit, service was friendly and plates were coursed out seamlessly. The interior is warm and elevated/casual in that way that Austin has perfected. It feels like a special meal without your feeling self-conscious about what you're wearing or knowing how to pronounce every menu item. It also has a restroom that is a candidate for one of the prettiest in town. Highlights of the menu were: minute steak, chicory salad, every single pasta dish, and the soft serve. That being said, I understand other diners' frustration with counter service ordering. We went early enough that the line wasn't long, but even so, being beholden to the decision making speed of the people in front of you requires a sort of patience that you either have or you don't. (I don't.) And at an even deeper level, it requires a sort of camaraderie that is in short supply in a pandemic-weary world. Slow talkers, small talkers, those that want to quiz the provenance of every item -- maybe glance at the menu before you arrive and think of the hungry people waiting their turn behind you? And for my fellow impatient ones, keep envisioning that first glass of wine and enjoying the still-too-rare company of friends. I didn't mind the QR code / app ordering once seated. 2nd glasses of wine and desserts arrived promptly. Our table inside was near the kitchen, which likely assisted speediness. It's hard to make a bad chocolate chip cookie and the "Sicilian" one on the menu is perfectly serviceable. I was hard pressed to understand what exactly made it Sicilian? Or different from the myriad other options around town? I asked our server and she said it was "some spice" but didn't know which one in particular. Mystery ingredient! Surprise of the night? I adored the heilala vanilla soft serve with blood orange Agrumato. It was like the world's best orange dreamsicle. If you have to choose one dessert, go for the soft serve! It's a lovely, light, citrus-y end to a decadent meal. read more

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Best hat money can buy. Seriously. I've worn this thing to work for almost 2 years now. I've lost and re-found the damn thing more times than I can remember. I've worked in sweaty food trucks, bakeries where flour is flung around day in day out, I've even worn this thing in the ocean. Through it all, the bill has kept its shape, the "birdies" name still has all its color, and it's as stylish as ever. The food was good too. I don't remember the whole meal because I ate there in March of 22 and I had never tried an orange wine before, but from what I remember the meal was almost as great as this hat. And that mean a lot. Plus they won restaurant of the year, you don't need some moron with an iPhone and an email to register for yelp to sell you on trying this place. Go here, have a nice meal, and think about how lucky you are to still live in Austin and be a regular at this place. read more

Birdie's - It's pretty faded and you can see the sweat rings but don't let that deter you from a great purchase - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

No reservations, so first-come, first-served. I like that concept, but I also like the reservation system. If you are coming here, just now that if you come in peak times, you'll definite have to wait. There's some seating inside, but there's more space out in their patio. As you wait to get to the counter to order your food and get a sign/number, I got a question mark as my sign, lol, a la Riddler style, hostess walks down the line of hangry customers to take down a drink order. Got me a Yokefellow beer and wifey got a Fairweather cider to chill while we waited. Their music playlist is off the charts. I asked Siri to tell me the names of 3 or 4 songs. Saved them all to my playlists. Ambience is just a-all-right. From their snacks, we ordered the Panisse, a golden chickpea fritter fried to perfection and topped with pecorino and black pepper. We also got the beef tartare with pecans, Sonora wheat berries, which I initially thought was orzo. This is accompanied by a Carta di musica, which sounds super fancy, but it's just a long, thin crispy cracker with some tasty herbs on top. This tartare was definitely different from what I've had before, but different in a very good way. The texture from the pecans and the Sonora was a very nice touch for the beef tartare. For our larger plates, we got golden tilefish with a chilled corn broth, eggplant, and pickled peppers. Finger licking good. Nuff said. We also got the 44 Farms minute steak with field peas and Steelbow's magic peppers, which probably are named after their magical heat that is between sweet and a bit low on the Scoville charts, perfect for any palate. Closed off our night with Heilala vanilla soft serve with Agrumato, a tangerine oil, syrup type topping. Citrus is always a nice touch to a nice vanilla soft serve ice cream, which was also smooth AF. read more

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If I had known I was going to be waiting in line for 1 1/2 hours I never would have agreed to dine here. To make matters worse, nothing that we ordered that day could justify the wait. One and done! read more

After reading reviews, we knew to get there early, and the plan was to arrive about 1 hour early, but we ended up arriving 15 minutes early to no line on a Wednesday. We were excited, but, when we entered, I was able to grasp the complaints of other patrons. When you enter, you walk up to the host where you place you entire order at that time. It was annoying and it felt like pressure because this was our first visit and we had a lot of questions about the drinks and the food. It would be a lot better, less stressful and more streamlined if you just placed your order for drinks and then was allowed to sit, take your time perusing the menu and then placed your order all at once from your table. The only other complaint I have is that if you choose to sit outside, they do not have citronella candles nor is the area treated, so bring your bug spray or stay indoors. Besides those issues, the food was fantastic and we enjoyed every single dish. The menu does change often, but for our visit, we dined on the turnips, french bread and cheese, lumache, snapper and the chocolate chip cookie. read more

We had a fantastic dinner at Birdie's! Truly, this was a perfect Austin dining experience--excellent, upscale food but with a casual Austin twist. We loved everything we ordered, seriously. Both of the pastas on the menu (one lighter and lemon-y and the other a little heavier with sausage with a bit of spice) were heavenly, and even the olives (appetizers) were marinated in a nice citrus-y sauce. My friend loved the steak tartare and said it was super unique with pecans folded in. And you can't leave without trying the frozen yogurt--the kind we ordered tasted like a dreamkscicle. The "Austin twist" I mention is that, for this super upscale food, you order at the counter, and most of the seating is outside under a tent, which I loved. They put the bottles of wine you order in clear tote bags with ice, which is actually pretty cute. Service is great, though note that there are no reservations. Birdie's website says it opens at 4:00pm, but it actually opens at 4:30pm. FYI, and if you show up early like we did, we had no problems getting in and no wait (other than waiting for the restaurant to open). Wonderful spot, and we'll be returning for sure. read more

Great wine selection. Excellent corn and mint starter. Steak tartar was good. The saffron halibut was so delicious. Fish was very tender. Fennel was very good. Tenderloin with black eyed peas was also exceptional. Be ready with your wallet! Pricey! read more

Birdie's - Suciluan tomato Pesto - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

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No sign in front. You have to know if you are going to go. * * * If you are going to go, drink wine. Wine will make you fall in love with their magical crepe myrtle-d garden. Wine might make you forget the indifferent expensive food. read more

I did not expect all the delicious food just based on the name. Be prepared to wait a while when you come. The food is worth it. Food: Chickpea panisse with pecorino cheese - delicious Beef tartare - delicious Salad - very good Tortellini with pork - best pasta in Austin Linguini - very good Macaroni with pork - so delicious Steak - perfectly cooked Fish - was ok Soft serve - was ok with the olive oil Cookie - was ok read more

"The early Birdie gets the worm" or in this case the delicious variety of wines and food selection. Make sure you're early if you don't want to wait in line amongst really hungry patrons. Birdie's is located in a trendy neighborhood on East 12th St. The atmosphere is ideal for a date but also for a night out with friends while enjoying an exquisite glass of wine. Pros: their wine selection and quaint yet trendy vibe makes it perfect for a date night. Their menu is concise with really solid and exquisite choices. Cons: you cannot make a reservation so plan ahead and get early if you dont want to wait. Also, have the courtesy of checking their menu online before getting there so you're not hanging at the register while deciding what to get and holding up the line. It is on the pricier side but its not really a problem since the food and the wine are worth the money. The food is delicious but modest portions. If you're really hungry you'll need a couple of dishes but they are all flavorful and make it a really good experience. I personally just enjoy coming here to enjoy a good glass of wine with a couple appetizers. read more

Birdie's - Minute steak, peppercorn sauce, red potatoes - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love the vibe here. Cute little spot on the east side with an awesome outdoor patio (dog friendly). The tartare, fish in chilled corn broth, and cavatelli were all highlights. Place is somewhat pricey but it's an awesome date spot. Will definitely be back read more

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Birdie's is a really cute spot in an unexpected location right on 12th. I drive by frequently and am always amazed at the long line. I popped in on a weekday around 5:45p and walked right up to the counter. When I left around 7:30p there was a line of 20+ diners waiting outside. Now that I have visited, I understand why the wait is so lengthy. The ordering process is all done at the single register upon arrival. It's an extended interaction per party as the host explains the menu and ordering process while providing wine samples. My initial order was two snacks (okra, eggplant), three small plates (arugula salad, both pastas) and two glasses of wine and it was ~$130 so it's definitely pricier for the quantity of food. While I'm happy for the accolades that Birdie's has received, I'm a bit surprised after trying the food. The only item that really blew me away was the dessert- vanilla soft serve with agrumato. The blood orange olive oil paired with the creamy soft serve is a must order treat. The mushroom pasta was rich and perfectly al dente and the arugula salad was extra bitter but other than that, the dishes weren't particularly memorable. Birdie's has a nice and lively environment. I noticed many people struggling to hear their dining companions (myself included). If you have time, it's a cool spot to visit for wine and dessert. read more

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Absolute worst experience. Received sherried wine. Tasted of vinegar, and oxidized. Looked up the tasting notes and absolutely not what we received. Had them taste and she begrudgingly tasted and said it was just the wine changing due to a temperature difference... and put our wine on ice. It's a RED WINE. Red blend. I poured our glasses out onto the gravel prior to leaving. Will never return. Also the ice cream had a strange citrus peel (hold the citrus) flavor, we took one bite. Looked at each other and left. Please do better. (Gnocchi was good-ish) Salad was nice though. read more

A hybrid of super delicious food, with weird service/ordering format for level of sophistication and pedigree that lends its credence. A creative and well put-together menu of shareable plates, all of which have been perfect -- from the small plates of beets or olives, to the more substantial plates. Even the soft serve drizzled with a citrus oil was memorable. The ordering process feels like something that might be better suited for San Francisco or Williamsburg in willingness to be denigrated... the experience starts with a first-come uncovered line in the Texas heat/sun... the need to line up is a function of the counter-style ordering despite what feels like a quality full-service restaurant that easily gets up there in price point -- including a varied wine list, where the opening, tasting, and pouring of a bottle for the entire party is awkwardly standing over the Square payment terminal... while the parched line baking in the sun looks on from behind -- before your hands are full with stuff to carry off and find a table, all after tipping. Stranger still, after seated, the ordering is transitioned to the QR method that's become commonplace... and the servers are attentive and friendly at the comfort of your table, reverting back to a familiar format. read more

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Do yourself a favor and check out Birdie's. It is, IMO, the most exciting restaurant to open in Austin in a while. They do things a little differently than some other restaurants so don't come expecting a run-of-the-mill experience. There's going to be a line. Be prepared to wait a few minutes. The kitchen is super small so it's no surprise there's a bit of a wait. Waiting isn't unpleasant at all because you can get to drink wine in line! Speaking of wine, good lord! This place has one of the most impressive wine lists I've ever seen. The staff are quite well versed in all the wines and will be able lead you in the correct direction. If you're lucky, you'll talk to one of the owners of Birdie's - his wine knowledge is vast. Once you get to the front of the line, take your time with the menu and ask lots of questions! The person ringing us up was very helpfulI. I was assured by the staff that this is the way things are supposed to work: it takes pressure off the (again, very small) kitchen to have you order before you sit down and ensures that you'll never be waiting too long for your next dish. So, you're actually doing everyone a favor by reading the menu carefully! The food is incredible, perfectly seasoned and fresh. We went to Birdie's twice in one week and the menu had already changed. Between the two nights, we tried everything on the menu. My advice: order something you wouldn't typically order. I didn't know what to expect from the sweet potato with mascarpone and bacon bits but, wow, just wow. Whatever you do, get the pasta and finish off your meal with the soft serve. We were some of the last to leave the second night we were there. I took the photo attached as we were leaving. We got a chance to chat with the two owners. They are a husband and wife couple, he's front of house and she's the chef. This is their first restaurant after having worked in industry for a decade or more and you can tell they've poured their heart and soul into it. Do yourself a favor and give Birdie's a try. I guarantee you'll come back like we did. read more

Birdie's - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic food and friendly waiters and staff. I came here with my daughter who had been here once before and also loved it. We sat at the counter and I would do that again. Patio seating is picnic tables and a bit funky to me with dogs, kids, poor lighting at night, but the counter was fantastic and the inside tables seemed delightful but few. As an older guy, I'm not a fan of standing in line to order and the "counter service", which was slow but friendly. Jesse was the host and came outside with the wine list and promptly served us wine outside on a perfect evening. It could be interesting with different weather, but last night was perfect. The cooking staff was efficient, quiet, but man what a presentation and phenomenal flavors of everything we tried. It would be impossible to match these dishes at home, even though they looked simple. When people talk about quality food and prep, this Birdie's sets the bar high! Can't wait to go again. read more

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Highly, highly recommend! First off, excellent service and ambiance. All of the wines we chose were hand sourced by one of the owners - delicious! Now on to the food... I had a sampling of just about everything including the following - blistered shishitos, arugula salad, beef tartare, magical peppers, tilefish and steak. It honestly just kept getting better and better with each dish that we received. Major kudos to the chef. This was some of the best food I've ever eaten in Austin. We can't wait to return to try the unique menu that changes by day! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! Even simple items such as deviled eggs and mushroom soup were incredible. The staff was extremely friendly and intentional with the order in which they brought things out, and you could tell that it was fresh. Great restaurant for family-style eating. It was a little pricy and a bit of a wait to order. If you get there early enough, it's not too bad! Street parking wasn't bad to find either. read more

Birdie's - Mushroom Soup - French Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is easily one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Austin! It's high-end Italian food without the intimidating and darkly lit high-end Italian atmosphere. You will wait in line for awhile before you order at the bar, but they have someone come out and take your drink order so you can have a glass of wine while you do so. Don't come here if you're in a hurry, it's definitely more of a slow paced date night for 2. If you don't like waiting in lines (which you will), come early or on a weekday. We came at 4:30 on a weekday and only waited in line for about 10 minutes. Everything was so fresh, and you can even watch them hand making the pasta. The only thing we weren't totally wow'd by was the minute steak. It was pretty bland and cold, and came out long after we had eaten everything else and were stuffed, but we will just try something new next time! To be honest, at first we were a little sad by the limited amount of pasta dishes without meat, but they far exceeded my expectations. I think I could do without a meat sauce the rest of my life if it were that cavatelli. read more

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The food here is tasty, but the service was a bit strange. For a while there was no host outside so people in line were confused on the process and when I went to place an order they insisted I should order more - even though I made it clear it was enough. Aside from that, I was pleased with the food - I wanted the snapper but they were out by the time I arrived so I got the gnocchi and was not disappointed. I will say I wish there was bread for the tomatoes/in general to soak up the sauces. read more

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Came to check out the new local wine bar and it's super cute with a rather small but flavorful menu. If you've read my previous reviews I love restaurants that do small condensed menus because these dishes are usually perfected by the kitchen. Soo...the menu did not disappoint and had a variety of flavorful combinations that I would've never imagined would taste good together. Somehow they capture texture and flavor in every single dish that my best friend and I ordered. The fried squash blossoms was a flavor explosion in my mouth, I didn't know anchovies and cheese could taste so good combined together. The pannise reminded me of a cheese bread but also had a somewhat grainy like texture and the touch or peppercorns was perfect! The blistered okra was pretty good but the sauce accompanying it added so much more depth of flavor with a lemony undertone but a creaminess of a salad dressing. Lastly the Orecchiette with in house sausage reminded me of a cacio e Pepe with a chewy noodle, the house sausage added that much needed fatty consistency without oversalting the dish, everything was perfect! I look forward to seeing birdies grow, the only thing I wished is that we could also order snacks at the table. If you get to check out this neighborhood gem I highly recommend it, come early as it gets pretty packed since it's a small space! read more

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Food - 3.5/5 Service - 5/5 Overall - 4/4 The best service we've encountered in Austin. Gracious, warm, authentic, thoughtful. Really enjoyed the environment the team obviously worked hard to create. Food was hit or miss. We had four dishes: -Fried green tomatoes: bland and tasted of canola oil -Potato and leek soup: excellent ! -Field pea orecchiete: Pasta was perfectly cooked, but the dish was a bit bland. I think it needed some acid, because the field peas and pasta together was very starchy. - Snapper: excellent! Birdie's reminded me of a less pretentious but less well executed (on the food side) version of Lula Cafe in Chicago. Overally I enjoyed my experience, but I was hoping for excellent food after all the hype and press. read more

Such great food, and wonderful people! There's a good reason for the long lines on busy nights - the food is well worth it. I especially loved the deviled eggs and the pasta dish we have, and heard the menu switches up. The wine list is also fantastic with lots of interesting selections at various price points. Everything we tried was delicious - can't wait to visit again!! read more