Lutie's at the Comedor Perry Estate is one of those Austin spots where the ambiance immediately…read moresets the mood. I made a reservation for Social Hour and opted to sit at the bar, which ended up being a great way to experience the restaurant. The space is gorgeous with lush plants, vintage-inspired details, and an elegant, slightly whimsical vibe that feels both sophisticated and relaxed. It has that special quality where you want to linger and take in all the details. Service was another highlight. The bartender and staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being intrusive, making the experience feel polished but welcoming. I ordered the social hour cocktails that included the Margarita which was muddled with fresh strawberries with a tajin rim, A classic choice that was refreshing and well-balanced. Also tried the speciality cocktail which was a Clarified Rum Punch, Smooth, bright, and beautifully presented. The clarification gave it a refined texture while still delivering plenty of flavor. Ordered several items from the Social Hour Bites including *Green Dish, Rainbow Carrot & Goat Feta -- A beautiful vegetable-forward dish with sweet carrots and tangy goat feta. Fresh and thoughtfully composed. *Fritto Misto -- Light, crispy, and a fun shareable seafood option. With shrimp and even a delicate squash blossom fried in a light crispy batter. *Snapper Crudo, peach -- One of my favorites of the evening. The delicate snapper paired beautifully with the sweetness of peach and the slight bitterness of treviso. Fresh, bright, and elegant. Yonderway Pork, Sauce Robert, Figs & Okra -- Richer and more substantial, with the figs adding a touch of sweetness to the savory pork. The okra was a nice addition and gave the dish some extra veggie flavor. Overall, Lutie's is a beautiful destination for a leisurely drink and bite, especially if you appreciate restaurants where the setting is just as memorable as what's on the plate. Sitting at the bar during Social Hour was a great way to experience it without committing to a full dinner.

Lutie's is a beautiful restaurant tucked inside Commodore Perry Estate, and you can feel the shift…read morein energy the moment you drive in from the busier Austin streets toward valet. It's definitely one of the few restaurants in Austin that feels worth dressing up for, which I really appreciate after living in more aesthetic-driven cities. If you have time, I'd recommend taking a little stroll around the estate to soak in the beauty. The interior is lovely, with hanging pothos throughout that brings so much life and greenery into the space while still complementing the overall design. The bar in particular is gorgeous, and I really enjoyed sitting there with my husband for dinner during happy hour, which runs from 5-10 p.m. on Mondays. My martini came out ice cold and exactly how I like it. The snapper crudo was incredibly fresh, with satisfyingly thick slices. The crispy chicken wings were more standard, so I'd probably skip those next time, but the fritto misto was delicious--it felt like their fancier take on tempura, and I loved it. For dessert, they had grapefruit soft serve instead of the pistachio matcha one I've had before. The grapefruit was a little bitter, but still refreshing. That said, I definitely still prefer the pistachio matcha. Overall, I'd absolutely return to Lutie's, whether for another date night or a girls' brunch. The setting, drinks, and overall atmosphere make it such a special Austin spot.

Obsessed with them and their hummus. I think about this hummus more than I should admit but it's so…read moregood.

Been here quite a few times and I love the whole vibe and ambiance of this place, especially with…read morethe history this spot does have with the NB locals. The waitstaff is wonderful and everyone is so nice. I get the same dishes every single time because I know they are very good...the hummus and their bread is amazing! Caesar is also super good every time. We love getting the meatballs and the shrimp dish...the shrimp one is probably my favorite item on the menu. I don't even love wine but the wines I have had there are great! The only cons I do have to say are I wish the menu had more options or when there are specials it's more than one day before they sell out. I LOVE tiramisu and that's the one dessert they do have but I've only been able to order it once because every other time they are sold out and I understand you run out but then there needs to be a second or third option to choose from. I look forward to ordering the tiramisu every time and I haven't been able to in months because they never have it. This is one of my go to places when I do eat out here and I'm happy with getting the same dishes over and over because they are good but I am interested and excited to see what else they add to the menu in the future!!

I checked out Ovenbird for breakfast while visiting Austin. It's a great South Austin spot to grab…read morea coffee, fresh baked goods, and a tasty meal from this scratch kitchen. I did all three. I started out with a Franzbrötchen, a German style cinnamon roll, and a cortado. Both were a great start while waiting for one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while. The sandwich I chose comes with bacon, beer cheese, fluffy eggs, and Russian dressing on a beautifully toasted Bavarian croissant. I also had to try a side of their duck fat potatoes, fried golden brown with smoked duck fat, whipped confit garlic butter, and fresh thyme. This was an excellent meal with great service, and I would highly recommend checking them out if you're ever in the area.

It's seems like a good place for coffee, cocktails and breakfast/brunch. You walk in and order via…read moreQR code. Not really my vibe but seemed like it was decently busy. Staff seemed nice. We didn't get much help when we walked in confused as we wanted to sit at the bar but there was no QR codes and we didn't know how that worked. Food tasted great tho! I had a breakfast sandwich and it was very filling. Products seemed high quality!

Some friends took us here for a birthday celebration, taking a chance because they'd never been…read morethere either. What a find! Rosé Gosé (note accents) is in an unassuming Airport Blvd location (right next to Jewboy Burgers, an Austin favorite). It is run by a couple from Belarus that came here right after Covid to open up a restaurant, with a sister in Minsk. Defying expectations, the menu is not Balkan at all. If anything, there is a strong Asian influence with poke bowls and a lot of seafood. But the menu also offers beef tartare on their raw bar menu, as well as a steak offering and grilled chicken. It's a diverse and adventurous menu, all the way from small plates to hefty mains and vegetable sides. For the dessert, try the pavlova, a meringue confection stuffed with coconut mousse and topped with lime sorbet and a grapefruit slice sidecar. Everything is superbly presented, and unquestionably fresh and healthy without veering into twigs and berries territory. The cocktail menu is also playful, with a lot of nontraditional glassware and slight spins on popular drinks; their version of a Paloma uses prosecco instead of a splash of soda. The servers are all dressed in rosé jumpsuits and very attentive. The space is amiable and elegant without being pretentious. The table spacing is a little close, so that conversations carry between guests. The table setting has some nice touches, like the little wooden bench that holds your fork and knife off the table. In European fashion, water can be asked for but it won't be served with ice. Plan on taking your time and enjoying course after course.

My hubs chose Rosé Gosé for my Mother's Day brunch location. In full transparency, choosing a…read morerestaurant is not his jam. However, today major shout out to the hubs. Rosé Gosé was a delightful Mother's Day lunch spot. It is a whole vibe, and it is uniquely French! When we walked in an artist was playing romantic music on his keyboard, which set the tone for the brunch. It is a small restaurant inside with a larger area of seating on the patio. Of course, our reservations were inside in the comforts of air conditioning. You immediately notice a wine wall hence the name Rosé Gosé. The restaurant has many windows which provide lots of natural light. The tables house miniature yellow roses and utensils sat in a small wooden block...very French. All the servers were dressed in mauve clothing that resemble scrubs from a hospital. If someone stepped out in a French beret, I would have fallen over. Our server, Sergey, immediately served us water and took our order. The restaurant was highlighted as a modern European bistro. The atmosphere was charming, elegant, and stylish making it ideal for a Mother's Day brunch. My hubby ordered a ribeye, eggs and French Fries. I ordered the avocado toast with salmon and egg whites. While I'm not a huge red meat eater, I tasted a piece of the hubs ribeye and it was nicely prepared. My avocado toast was yummy to the nth degree! Everything was perfect. The avocado was precisely cut and at the right level of softness. The salmon was chopped into tiny little squares and so enjoyable to eat. We could not be more pleased. With a name like Rosé Gosé you would expect their drinks to be superb. My hubby ordered a hibiscus tea, which was delightful. I ordered a mimosa that had high quality ingredients and was perfectly balanced...so smooth. We were also pleased with the drinks. This was the first time at Rosé Gosé, however, it definitely will not be the last.

We have been to Farmer's Common several times and it never disappoints. Staff is extremely helpful…read moreand food is fantastic. Our fav food is whipped ricotta to begin with (request extra bread as you will want it). The garden omelette is great for option for brunch and Caesar salad is wonderful! Their selection of wines and cocktails is fantastic so when you go, plan to spend quality time, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Strongly recommend the caramel apple spritz!

Tucked away outside our home area, we were surprised to find such a little piece of Italy! The…read moreresort grounds are beautiful! Even a rainy day couldn't dim the beautiful buildings. Servers at the restaurant were very friendly and attentive. Ours suggested her favorite items since it was our first time, and it didn't disappoint. The Farmers burger is deliciously tender and smoky in flavor. The grilled Caesar was a gigantic portion with all the traditional flavors with a twist! The truffle & mushroom pizza was delicious! For dessert we split a slice of lemon cake and we were stuffed!!!

Khinkali are nothing short of a revelation. These giant Georgian dumplings are perfectly designed…read morefinger food, a complete meal in every compact package. Unlike other dumplings, you're meant to grab the top knot like a handle and take a bite out of the juicy parcel full of mushrooms, in this case, steaming and sprinkled with a liberal amount of black pepper. I've long dreamed of trying them and finally had the opportunity here It's a bucket list-type of must eat dish. Before I hear cries of "Cedar Park is too far!", no, it's not. It's much closer than Georgia (the country, not the state, to be clear) got vegan mushroom khinkali and ABSOLUTELY worth the trip from anywhere in Texas.

I had been wanting to try this Georgian restaurant in Cedar Park for a while, and I finally made it…read morein for an early dinner with my boyfriend. Georgian cuisine isn't something you see everywhere in the Austin area, so I was really excited to explore the menu and try something different. I was tempted by the Georgian cheese-and-egg flatbread, but since I wasn't extremely hungry, I chose the village platter instead. It was a very vegetarian-friendly option with a variety of pickled vegetables, lobio, which is a red bean Georgian stew, and authentic Georgian cornbread. The platter really did feel like something meant for sharing, which makes sense given the name, but I enjoyed trying a little bit of everything. My boyfriend ordered a chicken dumpling stew and really enjoyed it, and we also shared the mushroom khinkali, which are Georgian dumplings. I appreciated that they had a mushroom version in addition to the meat options. Our waitress showed us the proper way to eat them: hold the top "stem," flip the dumpling upside down, and eat the filled portion first. Traditionally, you don't eat the stem, but I did anyway, especially when combined with the stew, because it was doughy and delicious. The dessert menu also had several interesting options, including one I had previously tried while traveling in Belgrade, Serbia. I was too full to order dessert this time, but it definitely gives me a reason to come back and try more. Overall, I'm so glad places like this exist in the Austin area. It's easy to find the usual bar food, American food, Tex-Mex food, or Italian food, but restaurants dedicated to a specific regional cuisine make dining out feel exciting and more worldly. This was a memorable meal, and I'd definitely return to try more of the menu.

I saw this place on instagram marketing their grand opening with free food samples and drinks,…read moreobviously I had to go. The store is very small so it can get crowded pretty quickly but everything is placed along the outer corners so there is room to walk. There is only one checkout counter but while you wait you can watch them prepare the dumplings through this giant glass window. We sampled the ham and cheese crepe, the blueberry crepe, a cheese dumpling, a pork dumpling, a triple meat dumpling, and a few others that I can't remember the names of haha . Honestly they were all delicious and left me wanting more. I don't think the prices are too bad either considering that this is hand made in store. I am definitely coming back to grab more dumplings for myself, friends and family.

Multi Cook is a very tidy and well kept facility. I bought the mushroom & potato pierogi and the…read morepork & beef dumplings. I took the food home and everything was delicious. The owner is very welcoming and helpful. Overall, I highly recommend.

While passing through Fredericksburg with my wife, we were ready for a good German meal. Checking…read moreYelp, we discover that on a Tuesday evening, most of the German restaurants in town have already closed at 3pm. That's when Otto's stood out to us. Not only was it the first restaurant to show up on Yelp (very highly rated), but also it was OPEN. While it may have been an accident that we chose Otto's, it was a lucky break. They were awesome. It was very busy, so we had to eat on the patio, but our table had plenty of shade and a nice breeze from a wall fan. It's a block off the main drag, so you don't have to put up with lots of traffic going by. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food didn't take too long to come out. The selections were fairly extensive. The food quality, portion sizes and flavor were spot on. We also highly recommend the Black Forest cake.

I found Otto's to be a bit disappointing. Maybe it's just that German isn't the type of cuisine…read morethat should be elevated... It's great the way it is, and trying to make it fancy doesn't make it better. But I've always thought that if a restaurant has only a few options on its menu, they had better all be great, and I didn't find that to be the case at Otto's. One of us had the schnitzel au gratin, which seemed more to be like a chicken Parmesan. I had the duck schnitzel. I would say they were just both OK. The fried potatoes that came with the au gratin schnitzel were left largely untouched on my companion's plate. There wasn't much flavor to my red cabbage, and my spaetzel seemed to be more like a modern day risotto. And this at a restaurant that makes you leave your credit card for a reservation and threatens to charge if you cancel less than 24 hours before. For that, it had better knock my socks off. But my socks are still on, and they won't be walking back to Otto's. Extra star for the great location.