I've visited holiday twice actually in the last week. This is both those visits together…read more Holiday has hopped on the girl dinner/adult happy meal trend (fine by me) with their Wednesday adult happy meal. It's a smashburger and fries with a choice of either a mini cosmo or a mini beer type cocktail for $15. What was good: The burger and fries were good, I like the price point, and this runs ALL night- not just happy hour. Very much appreciate that. What could be better: The bun is dry- not a lot of toppings on the smash burger and the concept of a 1.5 ounce drink is weird. Just make it a normal cocktail and charge $20. We also came on Sunday for the half priced martini day. This just can't be beat- especially because I had a total of 3 dirty martinis across those two visits and they were delicious every time. So paying $7 for a good martini is INSANE in this city. I ordered their normal double wagyu smash burger with fries for $21- definitely was bigger (and i dont just mean bc of two patties) and better dressed than the adult happy meal but those buns are just not it for me. I love the huge front and back patio, service was good. Will be back for both of these specials.

I loved Holiday so much that I went twice in one day lol…read more My friend and I walked in on a Thursday night and got seated inside. Before 6pm they do half off their frozen martini and fries. My friend got the frozen and fries so I tried some. The fries were AMAZING!! I will say for an $8 fry it better be good lol. The seasoning, texture, and the sauce were perfect. I ordered the chicken schnitzel and spiced appletini. The schnitzel was really good and big. It came with a gribiche (cold egg sauce) and small salad with anchovies which was unique and flavorful. The martini was delicious too. I hate a martini that's too sweet or too strong. This was perfect. Afterwards, my friend and I went somewhere else, and at the end of the night, we came back to Holiday for a night cap brewski. I ordered a Coors. This time we sat outside in the back patio and the weather was perfect. The atmosphere is beautiful and the workers felt hospitable. The parking lot is not that big but I got lucky and found a spot.

I really dig that the bar is smaller than the outdoor patio area. Yes, there is indoor seating…read moreavailable but it's limited. I like the idea of ordering at the bar and walking outside to enjoy whatever magnificent cocktail they've conjured up. Of course I'm a huge fan of Frank Reynolds so I can't get enough of the Halloween pop-up and the themed drinks for it. We were there with our pesky little fur baby and everyone was so good to him. So understanding about his past abuse, the staff really liked him and made sure he was at ease.

First time I went to this bar was to go for a trivia night event that just so happened to occur…read morearound Christmas, and it was a great place. While the inside area is small, the decorations were amazing (they went all out for a grinch / Christmas theme), and the servers were really friendly. The outside patio is extremely spacious and contains a lot of seating areas for people to enjoy their drinks. When we went, there was an awesome Asian wing food truck that was in place too, and while we didn't try the food, it looked amazing and the people eating it looked like they were enjoying themselves. I would love to come again. This place has a tight homely feel that just so happens to have a bar and you should come and experience it yourself

I dropped by for a Sunday workplace and I couldn't be happier with my choice!…read more The decor is perfect for an afternoon work spot! The music wasn't too loud but had just enough vibes to keep me focused. Omdi was amazing! She carried a warm and a proactive thoughtful vibe. She made a great coffee and an excellent Margarita! I recommend you all get a drink from her, even if it's just a water Overall, great spot, looking forward to making more memories at Stargazer.

Sunday funday, but chill! Try both frozen drinks please!…read more I enjoyed my Sunday at Stargazer. The bartender was so friendly and knowledgeable! Both of the frozen drinks were really good and strong. I enjoyed the DJ. The atmosphere was so alive and connected to outside. The vibes were so beautiful and amazing. I will definitely be back!

CMW is one of the best bars in Austin, period…read more The indoor and outdoor areas are huge, so there's plenty of seating. The beer offering isn't huge, but it's curated well enough with good local Austin beers, so everyone is happy. There's a stage outside for live music, which is a must for Austin (bring back the live music capitol!) Pricing is on the lower-average for breweries. Food is very good, not your typical bar food only. They have wood-fired pizza, nachos, burgers, the works. They even have trivia and movie nights!

I really like the ambiance of this spot. Huge area and plenty of indoor or outdoor places to enjoy…read morea cold beverage on a nice evening. The night we went was trivia night. It was a vibe for sure. Enjoyed it, but man am I this bad at movie trivia (hints given off of 3 dvd chapter titles). My beer was solid and my friends margaritas were just ok. The server had a bit of a difficult time remembering the order immediately after being told it, but me made it out just fine. No food for us, but the pizzas others had looked decent. Will try this place again and dive deeper.

My list of places to try in Austin is a never-ending backlog. About a year ago, I had a friend…read morerecommend Lil' Easy for dinner. Since it was this new and poppin' restaurant on East Cesar Chavez from the team behind De Nada, we had over an hour wait that we didn't take up. Its vibe intrigued me, and I think Cajun food is top five like Tatum with a cut. I decided to prepare only slightly this time. While getting dinner with a friend, we were discussing places when I suggested Lil' Easy. I threw a reservation down for an hour later at one of their numerous dining options. Upon arrival, parking at that little strip of restaurants on East Cesar Chavez is a bit treacherous. If you're not afraid of getting your steps in at 6 pm on a Friday, don't sweat it. Anyone else, good luck. There are a lot of different seating arrangements at Lil' Easy: the true outdoor patio with fans and umbrellas, the climate-controlled outdoor space that still brings the sun while still pumping A/C, and the traditional indoor space. Plenty of seating. The entire place was decorated with Mardi Gras beads and colors. Off the rip, we had to set the tone: I ordered a Pimm's Cup while my friend got some secret frozen swirl. We had to throw down an order of the Crawfish Queso as well. The food and drinks were served so quickly, we questioned if it was ours. The queso was De Nada's signature queso with Crawfish Étouffée mixed in. There are no tortilla chips on the side, but instead toasted bread. It's kinda like a DIY Crostini. The crawfish's flavor is a unique and savory balance to the cheesiness of the queso. Very delightful. We crushed it. My friend wanted to go wild. Another appetizer?? Their Shrimp Cocktail was thrown down immediately after ordering. The shrimp was great, but those house pickles were sneakily one of the best things they served us. Living the high life. Speaking of that, I ordered a High Life Pony as we made our main orders: a Fried Catfish Po'Boy and Fried Oyster Po'Boy. Both cut down the middle so we could have a little this, a little that. I think the bread, the catfish and the oysters, and the fries served alongside it were all incredible. My only issue was that the catfish po'boy had horseradish in it. That is a me issue, and I don't know why I can't stand horseradish. I don't know if it was hiding in their coleslaw or their rémoulade, but something was horseradish-y! I'd get the oyster po'boy again and again though! We closed the night with me being fun as I ordered their Frozen Espresso Martini with sprinkles and whipped cream because some other lady sitting nearby had that, and I WANTED TO BE FUN TOO. My friend got herself the seasonal nonalcoholic Arnold Palmer that was spiked with some Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka. Hers was great, but mine was basically a milkshake. I looked like a joyous kid with my drink. I was so very happy. They do give you lids for your drinks if you want to take them with you, but I planned to finish mine then and there. The gimme cups are also a nice touch and have their cute alligator mascot on them. Throughout the night, we could not believe how fast the service was at getting our meals and our drinks to us. Our waitress was absolutely on point the entire time we were there, constantly checking in on us and being extremely friendly and helpful in making sure we chose the right things and had a good meal ahead of us. Lil' Easy is casual, fun, and absolutely delicious. They have some of the best frozens in Austin, and their food is some of the best seafood and Cajun food I've had in Austin, hands down. Get over here. RIYL: crawfish and cocktails

This place is cute. It does feel a little bit like New Orleans. Just in the aspect of sitting…read moreoutside in the decor, but not the ambience. When we arrived, we sat outside since it was such a nice day. There was plenty of seating and it was a Sunday where they were having a crawfish boil. The service was nice. The waitress is very helpful and nice. I came here because I kept hearing good things about the crawfish. I have to say the crawfish was OK. There is nothing amazing about it, but it was good. I will say the corn and the onion were beyond spicy, but that was a nice kick. We also got the oysters. I have to say that the oysters were delicious so I give them that. The gumball was definitely missing a lot of flavor. It was it that good. The deviled eggs were mediocre and nothing special to them. We also got a meat. Patty empanada kind of deal and that was OK. It was a little overly greasy. And for dessert, we got the banana rum cake, which I have to say was nice but again nothing special. As for drinks, they had quite a variation. One of us got the espresso martini, which was OK. It was too sweet for my taste. And then I got the spritz which was nice. It's very hard to mess up a spritz. Not sure I would've come back just because the food was OK if I did come back, it would be for the oysters cause I do say that was really good for them.

I was in Austin for the evening and decided I needed a pick me up coffee run at the ripe time of…read more8:30 PM. I head to this fine establishment disguised as a house. I am immediately greeted with parties of 2-5 people all talking--felt like social bar vibes. Still a great place to study if you like background noise like I do. The drink of choice for today is a cold brew with a splash of whole milk; it is phenominal. Surprised the place is this packed at this hour. Great place to socialize with friends, catch up with an ex, and eat/drink great food.

Very artistic, cozy vibes. Tried their spinach kolache and latte…read more Kolache was a good size with creamy filling. Latte was not bad. Initially confused where the restroom was but it's around the corner of the cash register/front area. They also have seating outside and complimentary water station.

These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

I went to Whisler's and had one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had…read more I had one drink. I was completely sober for all intents and purposes. The bartender claimed I was drunk and cut me off anyway. I was at the bar talking to a girl while waiting to get a drink (the wait was long because the service is very slow, despite the bar not being very busy at all). She was clearly into me, and the bartender kept jumping in trying to talk to her too (instead of doing his job making drinks). He was doing all sorts of things to try and flirt with her and make her laugh: pulling out and showing her buckets of pre mixed cocktails, running and sliding under the bar, etc. She was engaging with both of us , and right in the middle of that, I get cut off out of nowhere. No explanation other than claiming I looked drunk, which I very clearly wasn't. It felt very clear what was going on--he wanted me out of the way. I left and asked the bouncer on my way out if I seemed drunk. This was literally two minutes later. He said no, not at all, and asked me why I would even ask that. I then told him exactly what happened and asked him to let the owner or whoever was in charge know about this extremely unprofessional conduct so they can discipline the bartender. His response was that the bartender has discretion to cut anyone off, and let me know the bartender is supposedly married so he couldn't have been flirting with any of the customers. Well, sounds like his logic is flawed--not only COULD he flirt with his customers, he WAS, and was therefore cheating. I hope his wife finds out. This is perfectly representative of Austin customer service lately and not normal in other places. I was in Tampa for an entire month earlier this year and this would've been unthinkable there. I'm not coming back.

It's a cute cocktail bar with a good vibe. The drinks were a little bit pricey but good. I got…read morethe pop quiz which is their take on the old fashioned which I highly recommend and the dirty chai frozen which is also delicious. I don't believe there are servers as you order at bar. It seemed quite busy but I was still able to get the bartenders attention amid a large group in front of the bar. I would say it's very similar to kitty cohens in terms of cocktail quality and over all atmosphere. It's also dog friendly which is a plus since I love bringing my dog wherever I can.

Teddy's is a nice bar! I came here for a casual date and the ambiance inside is exactly that - it…read moreborders on low light/date vibes but also has features of a more casual spot. The drinks were pretty good, I had the moon tower cocktail which was a little sweet but still pretty strong and my date had a frozen cocktail which he also liked a lot. There is parking in the area (streets) that I do believe is mostly free; I ended up parking across the street at Este because I ate there first but there were lots of other cars parked around the place. You order at the bar; menus are on the table but you have to walk up/nobody serves you at the table. You also seat yourself. Bathrooms were quite clean too! Overall this place has a pretty good vibe; I have other go to spots around town I would choose first, but I liked Teddy's and if you live nearby/in east Austin it's a great option for a drink and chill :)