I HIGHLY recommend this place. We did the feed me experience and it was so delicious, and we left…read morestuffed. it was more than worth the price, and I never find myself saying that anymore. My partner and I don't drink but there were some nice mocktail options, the ambiance was great. Also Derrick is such a great guy, he made us feel like we were VIPS. It was a very memorable meal.

This restaurant is 5+...great food, excellent service and amazing entertainment…read more El Raval's decor is intriguing from your first step inside. It has a modern cosmopolitan feel. The large bar tables are design masterpieces made from high quality wood with non-traditional shapes. The restaurant is sprinkled with colorful yet interesting art work including the ceiling. In addition, they splattered thought-provoking statements on black boards. The hubs and I have been talking about paella for weeks, and then finally zeroed in on El Raval. The menu clearly states the paella is meant to serve two people, which was an accurate characterization. We chose Paella de Marisco featuring shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, in lobster broth and a special sauce, with the only modification being no mussels. From the first bite, you are immediately transported back to Spain. This paella was authentic with beautifully balanced ingredients creating an awakening of all your senses comparable to paella you would find Spain. However, in Spain the shrimp would be served with their heads on and sometimes with whiskers. Also, the basque cheesecake was beyond delightful. Nora, our server, described it as, "toasted on the top, dense and creamy." How could you resist that description. En Raval has the best cheesecake we have eaten in Austin. Food was 10/10...beyond excellent. Now here is where the real fun came in. Apparently, on Sundays, they have Flamenco dancers. The first question that pops into your head, "Does that cost more?" The response was no. Now we are talking! The Flamenco dancers were amazing and their accompanying singers really good. Shout out to Derek for charging my phone. Such a nice evening out...

I had no idea that Mia closed down until a few months ago when I was at the Domain and walked by…read moretheir empty building. They apparently closed their doors back in October 2025. My friend had her birthday dinner at Mia back in December 2024. Our server was super nice and very attentive! The Pear Martini was very good as was the Negroni. My friends had the Rock Rose Old Fashioned and the Homemade Apple Cider which was their drink of the week. I was a little bummed to see that they didn't use the giant rock ice for the Negroni and Old Fashioned. Our tapas included the Beef Sliders, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Grilled Striploin Steak (medium), Pan Seared Scallops, Butternut Squash Agnolotti, and the Brussels Sprouts. I don't care for dates or butternut squash so those two dishes were my least favorite. I did enjoy everything else we ordered, especially the Grilled Striploin steak (it was very tender and flavorful). Mia's may no longer be around, but they have three other restaurant concepts in the Austin area (Cedro Scratch Italian Kitchen & Bar, Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar, and Grey Orchard). I'll have to check out one of their sister restaurants the next time I'm in town.

Stopped by before and event near by. Wanted to grab a bite…read moreand a drink. I can't belive I've been here a few times and never had reviewed it. I like the atmosphere of this place a lot. Very laid back yet, chick! I had the French 75 cocktail and empanada from the happy hour menu. It was just what I was looking for! It hit the spot. The staffs is so welcoming and attentive, you just want to stay, relax, and enjoy the process. I've been here with friends before. To try the very good Italian dishes from the menu. I love to come in from time to time and try the cocktail of the week. All farm to table and all so delicious!!!

Exceeded expectations on flavor and quality. So hard to eat healthy when traveling and this was so…read moresatisfying and I didn't feel bad after. I hesitated to order delivery as it's expensive but was worth it. They also delivered it in a nice reusable shopping bag so free gift :) The Grilled Chicken with the green sauce and Classic Hummuss paired well together, loved the side of veggies - top quality. And the bread had a yummy seasoning.

We were able to have a larger party dinner on the patio outside. It was wonderful weather and our…read moreservers were great and attentive. We had a pre-set meal and they brought out plenty of portions for the table, so no one got hungry! Stars of the show for me were the brussels sprouts and crispy potatoes! Both were cooked and seasoned so well. We also got salmon and chicken dishes, which were both tender and soft. We ended our meal off with some chocolate cake, which was delicious! We also had some greek yogurt ice cream dessert with sea salt and olive oil, which wasn't the biggest hit at our table -- definitely more of an acquired taste! Overall, had a lovely dinner at Aba!

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.

Went here with my husband for our wedding anniversary. The staff was very kind and welcoming and…read morethe music was very nice, I loved that it wasn't so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. We ordered all the small plates but the caviar. Our favorites were the tuna tartar, the pulpo, chefs crudo and the shrimp. The sauce that the shrimp came in was delicious! We ended up taking the leftover sauce home. For main course I ordered the scallops and my husband ordered the halibut. Both dishes were fresh and seasoned perfectly. The sauces definitely brought everything together. For sides we ordered the plantains and carrots both were flavorful and amazing to eat. We will be back!

I met some friends for an early dinner at Gracia Mediterranean this past weekend. Since we were…read morethere early, the place was pretty empty so we were seated at a nice booth/table near the bar. Our server gave us great suggestions and helped us make yummy choices. My friends had mocktails and I had the beet cocktail with alcohol. My friends forgot I like to take photos for my reviews so some of the photos of the items we ordered we started eating before I took them so they show as half eaten in the photos I shared (haha)...must have been good! I was also happy to discover they are on the InKind app so I was able to use some credits I had available to help pay the bill. I look forward to going back again to try more items!

This is a tapas restaurant so the plates are smaller and meant to be shared. It is on the pricier…read moreend but the food is really good. They have happy hour 5-6 pm and we got the hummus half off! The hummus was so good. I love the pepper oil on top that gives it a little kick. It comes with pita bread but if you order more, it's an extra $3. We also got croquetas (ham and cheese fritters). There are four of them and they are sooo delicious!! This is a must get especially if you love warm and creamy stuff. The outside is nicely fried and if you never had it, it's similar to Japanese takoyaki. Although I love it a lot, the portion was just right for sharing because it really fills you up. We also got the potatoes (nice, but nothing that blew my mind) and chicken empanadas that I thought had a strange, sour taste. I wouldn't get that again. I highly recommend getting different tapas instead of the main courses so you can try different things. We were completely satisfied with the meal after getting these but still made room for the orange almond cake!! This was extraordinarily good!! Not too sweet and the cake has a nice moist texture-not dry. It took a while for food to arrive so service was a bit slow. You can also sit outside if you want but we sat indoors since it was chilly. It's a smaller restaurant so it's nice for an intimate meal or date. They have a bar. There's parking in the back, which is where the entrance is. Btw, this is also on inKind so I got to claim $25 off $50.

- 10 stars - everything great!…read more- valet parking - good happy hour specials - good oysters - great margaritas i never had a wile berry or savory margarita - loved the fish taco and i hate fish - sunny, bright environment - free champagne for my anniversary - good ceviche - excellent service

The good: They offer oysters…read moreDrinks were tasty and beautiful Service was prompt and friendly Green beans were amazing( weird, but true) Salsas were unique and tasty. Very little heat. Not my favorite salsa but they tasted good. The not so good: Este ceviche flavor was not good. The market fish was orange roughy. I've eaten a lot of cevice. ​​the taste of this one made so sense. It didn't taste like old fish, just bland weird flavor. I had to eat each bite with a lot of the salsa to make it palatable. And the tortilla chips are 6"x6" squares that tasted fine but if you try to break it into smaller bite sized pieces it ended up too small. I kept ending up trying to dip two thumb sized pieces into the salsa. I will give them another try. There were many other food options that sounded appealing.

Austhentico is a GEM. This food truck is permanently parked next to a Belgian bar downtown, and…read morebonus..there's actually parking right next door. What a foodie find. This tastes like it came straight out of someone's granny's kitchen in SPAIN. D E L I C I O U S. The menu isn't all vegan, but they've done an incredible job offering both traditional and vegan versions without losing any soul. Am I in heaven? Yes. The owner makes it a point to connect with customers, which was refreshing. You can tell this is passion-driven. You order via QR code at your table, then pick up out back when it's ready--easy. Everything is prepped daily in a Commercial kitchen and finished on the truck, and he proudly shared that the ingredients, spices, even the meats are sourced from Spain. Vegan paella? Incredible. Patatas bravas with vegan aioli? My personal favorite, sooo good. My husband loved the jamón serrano sandwich. And whatever you do, don't skip the sourdough rye with tomato spread. They also mix in a few Belgian items to match the bar, which adds to the whole European vibe. I already need to go back for the vegan fideuà and bombas..they were sold out, which tells you everything. Do yourself a favor: try this spot and support a small business that's clearly fueled by passion and flavor. Yum.

I will start by saying my taste buds are a bit biased as I'm married to a Spaniard and frequent…read moreSpain. We ordered the bravas, seafood paella, tortilla, and jamón croquetas. The croquetas and bravas are the best in Austin - better than Kalimotxo, San Gines, and El Raval. They were extremely delicious and the perfect texture and size. The paella was about as good as you could expect from a food truck. The tortilla was our least favorite - taste was good, but wasn't as liquidy as you'd expect in Spain. Overall, the food was great. We would definitely go back! Thank you for keeping this Spanish food authentic.

Overall: 4.4/5 [dine in]…read more We came in on a weekday night and were seated right away. The place is nice and quiet, the service was good, and the food was even better than our last visit. They change their menu often so there is always something new to look forward to. Charred Edamame With Pop Rocks ($9): So fun to eat and quite addictive. The chili oil was spicy to me but not my husband so just be aware of your heat tolerance. The salt pop rocks combo is genius and so good that we wanted to take it home to season our steak. The edamame were also perfectly charred. Highly recommend! Lamb Pops ($28): Came with 3 lamb pops that were perfectly cooked and so delicious. Even better with the yuzu yogurt. 44 Farms Tartare ($24) + Quail Egg ($6): This looked like a bird's nest and had so many textures going on. A great sensory experience and it tasted really good too. I would say a little less of the crispy bits would help since I felt they were close to overpowering the rest of the dish.

Swift's Attic changed its menu and plating style in 2025 to focus on small, shareable plates, but…read morethe dishes have been somewhat hit or miss. Before the change, I would have rated this spot closer to a 4.5/5, so the new format feels like a noticeable step down. It can still be a fun place to visit with a group so everyone can try a variety of items, although some of the portions are so small that they can feel awkward to share. Considering the price of each plate, I'd say it's mainly worth visiting if Swift's Attic has been on your list and you're curious to try it for yourself. Otherwise, Austin has plenty of other dinner spots that offer a more satisfying experience and better value.

Food: 5/5, Service: 5/5, Ambiance: 5/5…read more What a fever dream. Incredible food, staff, drinks, and vibe. I want to go back every week. Sat at the bar for an anniversary date and it was great. The kind of place where you have to go and experience because it's so hard to describe. Props to the team. Well done. An absolute gem in Austin.

Open till 10pm. Parking is difficult since it's located downtown. I parked two blocks away on the…read morestreet. I came here because of the Michelin 2025. Made a reservation and was seated at the bar since I was dining solo. I was totally fine with that, I actually enjoyed chatting with the bartender. There were so many dishes I wanted to try, making it hard to decide. The staff was very helpful and recommended dishes based on portion sizes, which made choosing easier. I Ordered Sourdough Bread with Special Butter & Smoked Pear Honey. This was a nice way to start the meal. Bread crust was crunchy and paired well with the special butter and smoked pear honey. Pappardelle (Smoked Wagyu Short Rib, Crème Fraîche, TX Olive Oil) was really good. The beef was tender, and the pasta was flavorful. Definitely my favorite dish. Ruby Rind Cocktail ( Strawberry Top Aperol, Watermelon Honey, Pickled Watermelon), the bartender made a different drink for me, he realized the mistake and remade it for me, so I ended up with two drinks. I like the ruby Rind, it's refreshing with the watermelon flavor. 'Cacio e Pepe' (Blue Beard Durum Spaghetti, Challerhocker, Black Pepper). The person sitting next to me kindly let me try some of theirs. Glad I got to taste it before ordering because I found it quite bland. It wasn't for me. Overall, I enjoyed the bar experience, the helpful staff, and especially the pappardelle. There are many interesting dishes on the menu, so I'd love to come back and try more in my next visit to Austin

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time…read more I was in Austin with a longtime friend from the franchise world and we decided to sit at the bar at Odd Duck. That turned out to be the best decision we made all night. Our bartender, Terrence, completely took care of us. Instead of trying to figure out what to order, we basically told him to bring us what he thought we should experience. From there, it turned into our own tasting menu... and it was phenomenal. Every dish had incredible depth of flavor, creativity and balance. There were combinations I probably never would have ordered on my own, and that was half the fun. We kept looking at each other after each course saying, "Are you kidding me?" What really made the night, though, was Terrence. He understood exactly what we were looking for, paced everything perfectly and turned a great dinner into a truly memorable experience. My friend was blown away and hasn't stopped talking about it. Neither have I. If you go to Odd Duck, sit at the bar, ask for Terrence and let him take care of you. Five stars... easily. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

My girlfriends and I came to this place and it did not disappoint, we were greeted immediately and…read moreseated right away (we had reservations) and we order a cocktail each, one of my friends doesn't drink alcohol so she ordered a Shirley Temple but hey didn't have grenadine to accommodate hers but they offered her something else. The food, of the food. I don't like cornbread but this is not the typical dry cornbread, it's very moist, warm and the sage butter is delicious. We ordered 4-5 plates and divided it amongst 4 women, we were satisfied. I will come back to this place because it's farm to table and the menu changes constantly. The ambiance is divided in the first room when you entry is very classic, wooden chairs and dimmed light, there is a second room in the balcony where is more relaxed and has a nice view