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    Southwest Breakfast Bowl
    Lisa D.

    We arrived on time for our reservation (not sure if these are required or not) and were seated quickly. We were not rushed in placing our orders. Drinks were kept filled. I ordered the Southwest Breakfast Bowl. Definitely white girl spicy (aka just enough for a nice kick but not enough to take away from the flavor of the dish). Located within walking distance of my hotel in the Domain, it was a perfect location. Especially in the beautiful spring weather.

    Spicy vegan curry
    Neha G.

    Dec 16, 2025 review ----- I've tried this place 2-3 times. Really huge place with both indoor and patio seating options. Vegetarian options are limited so be aware about that. We got the soft pretzels with provolone fondue. Fondue comes hot and pretzel are coated with se salt, really good combination. I like the pretzel as little hard from outside but soft inside. It was enough quantity of pretzels to share among 5 people as appetizer. For 2 people it maybe be more filling. Location is premier as this is located in domain and close to the parking lots. For the main course, there is only vegetarian option - spicy vegan curry. I asked the waiter for more options but I was told that this is only one they are most confident with for vegetarian. So I went ahead with it. It has griddled Sweet potatoes, eggplant, snap pea, bol choy, mushroom and black rice. They were able to remove the mushroom and add capsicum instead. Decent portion size for one person. You can give it a try if you want to try something as a hot bowl in this area.

    Tracey L.

    This place brought life to me from the very moment I stepped inside. To the right of me was the bar with plenty of people raising a glass to tonight's festivities! On the left is a huge glass window revealing the kitchen in operation. In the middle is the dining area. Through a door on the side is a beautifully laid-out patio with strings of lights, buttery-soft leather couches, multiple TVs, a ping-pong table, and other games. This place was bringing life to my sweet soul. I ordered the 36-hour ribs with fries and coleslaw. The ribs had a sweet, spicy, smoky flavored taste. The meat slid from the bone with ease. It was tender, meaty, and delicious. My salad was more than a side salad. The veggies had that nice, crispy texture: cucumber and tiny tomatoes, with Parmesan sprinkled on top. My friend got a hearty helping of delicious salmon, set on a colorful, tasty bed of veggies. Since both of our meals were so good, we split them with the other. We couldn't leave without a dessert. I almost got the usual dessert that I get from everywhere, the Monkey Bread. I'm glad the waitress suggested the Caramelized Banana Bar. It's praline mousse with a cornflake peanut butter crunch and vanilla crema. Now I'm not a big fan of peanut butter. So at first, we ordered one, which led us to order two. I had to have my own. But the more I think about how beautiful and fun this place is, I want to tell you a little more. What makes this place so wonderful is that the restaurant is glass from floor to ceiling, think of a garage made of glass. Also, there's a Live Music night. And for you fellows, they have a Monday Game Day Bundle! Well, for parking, no need to worry! This place sits near all the parking garages! So go here, eat heartily, drink well, listen to music, play some games or watch a football game, and enjoy!

    Chicken sandwitch
    D T.

    Its quite fun on a Friday evening. Quite relaxed and ton for activities for kids to do. We waited about 30 minutes to get a table outdoors. We were allowed to bring our pet, which was huge. The food was okay, but it took a long time to get. However, the ambience made up for what food and drinks lacked. Our server didn't check in on us once the order was taken. Perhaps she was busy. There was live music, and because we were celebrating our son's birthday, the singer sang him a song and that was super special

    Pork Belly Nachos

    Food was amazing. Ordered the pork belly nachos. Meat is super tender. Also ordered the Chicken Katsu sandwich with side house salad. Delicious. Chicken was so juicy and tender. And for appetizers i ordered the Feta and Tahini dip that left me wanting more. Paired with a nice cold beer it all was a mouthful of flavors. Service was superb. Everyone super friendly, warm smiles, and very attentive. Loved the vibe. Will be back for more soon.

    Beef sandwich with au jus
    Ed D.

    Came here again but this time for dinner and brought along some coworkers. Very good meal. We ordered Brussel Sprouts, Crispy shrimp and the hummus with bread and all the appetizers were very tasty. I ordered the salmon for my main entree and it was well done and came with couscous. Prices for the 4 of us were about $200 so not bad. Service was very friendly and fast.

    Turkey Pastrami Sandwich with Caesar salad
    Kristi B.

    We stopped in here for lunch on our last day in town because it was nearby our hotel. Their menu has a substantial offering including salads and sandwiches to main entrées that are available at all times a day. Our server was nice, but wasn't very talkative. I chose the turkey Reuben on pretzel bun. The turkey was really delicious and that Reuben seasoning was excellent. The pretzel bun was good as well although a little thick. You do have a choice for sides. You can either do a french fry or a small salad I chose to go with the salad and chose Caesar. It was pretty small definitely not more than maybe a cup of salad. My husband got the fried chicken entrée and let me tell you, that fried chicken skin was amazing and amazingly delicious! Not only that, the chicken was incredibly moist and you can definitely tell that it'd probably been brined. Really excellent. And also comes with mashed potatoes and coleslaw. The coleslaw was a little heavy on the mayonnaise side, but in all fairness, we are not big mayonnaise people. Biscuit was good as well. Maybe just a little bit dense. Potatoes were nice and fluffy. I also got the peaches and rye cocktail, which is exactly as it sounds Rye bourbon with peach purée. Very easy to drink and great on a hot day.

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    Wendi K.

    We stopped here to catch part of a game and have some snacks. Menu items are on the pricey end, and are salty, heavy, and well presented. We ordered a Charcuterie board (pay per item, ours was $30+), and the pretzel bites with Provolone Fondue ($17). Staff is super stylish and nice. Located in the Domain.

    Aruni G.

    CD is always a good place to meet people for lunch. I met some friends here last week and we sat outside. They ordered cocktails (espresso martini and a spritz), but I just had water that day. I can't seem to order anything else other than the spicy vegan curry when I go there because it's so good! They ordered salads with grilled shrimp but both were mistakenly brought out with friend shrimp. The server/manager quickly corrected the error and brought them a side of grilled shrimp that seemed more boiled than grilled. The weather was amazing that day so we were able to sit outside on the big patio and catch up easily with a seat at a booth type table near the street. I'm sure I'll be back here again soon as it's a convenient spot in the Domain to meet and usually easy to get a decent table!

    Nachos up close
    Robert P.

    Dropped in on a warm, late Thursday afternoon in November. Nice warm Thursday. Sat at the bar, and ordered two draught beers ( there were two of us ), and the nachos. Service was excellent with very friendly bar tenders and service folks; very attentive and good natured. Drinks were brought in a timely fashion, as were the nachos, both were wonderful. As a side note, the rest rooms are well maintained and clean as well. Recommended, will be back.

    Rana S.

    Bring all my friends here when they come and visit as a nice wind down from a day of shopping at the domain. There's always seating since the place is so huge, at most you'll wait 15 mins if it's crazy busy. For a fast casual spot, the drinks are kinda pricey but not ridiculous- especially bc they do make their drinks on the stronger side in my opinion. When I come here I usually just do a massive charcuterie board and call it a day- nothing else on the menu really does it for me like their charcuterie tbh. Pimento cheese is an obvious must but I have to say the deviled eggs are nothing special. Honestly just stick to bread, cheese, meats, and a side of olives and you can't lose.

    Vanessa Z.

    I've always passed by this place when visiting The Domain and finally dropped in this time! We were there for drinks and dessert after dinner, and our server recommended the Monkey Bread. It was DELICIOUS! The mildy crunchy exterior paired perfectly with the warm interior of the bread with just the right amount of sweetness. Will definitely come back for this!

    Cristina B.

    After a fun filled day we built an appetite and my nephew recommended this place. He is an aspiring/future yelp elite so I trusted his choice! I was so happy with his choice! To drink I ordered the most refreshing and perfectly crafted mocktail; the watermelon spritz. For appetizers we ordered the crispy shrimp and the Brussels sprouts. For my meal I shared with my sister but I also ordered the Korean ribs. Everything was so delicious and we arrived right at happy hour which was so nice of the waiter to let us know. Service was wonderful. Our server was so prompt and attentive to our needs. Ambiance is very "cool", modern, chic with a hint of industrial... very inviting aesthetic indoor and outdoor! Highly recommend! A wonderful culinary experience!

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    Are dogs still allowed on the patio?

    YES!!

    Is there prime rib?

    There was no sight of an prime rib on the menu.

    Is there a way to find out if there will be music on a specific weekend? Will there be music the weekend of Feb5th, 6th?

    That might be a question you ask the restaurant directly. They have a contact link on the website to submit a question if you don't want to call. Just a suggestion.

    Do they have coffee or espressos for the weekend brunch?

    What's up with Happy Hours these days? We were there today at 5pm and told 20% off drinks when we were sat but then at check out, our waitress said there's no happy hour discounts...

    There's a specific menu they'll provide from 2pm to 5pm with the drinks and food that will be discounted

    Is the patio heated well during the winter months?

    Hi Rhonda! Yes we have overhead heaters installed in our main patio area and mobile heating units… Read more

    Do they have any Keto friendly options?

    Hi RaeAnne! While we may not have our gluten-free or keto options marked on our menu, we do have plenty of options for you as well as a scratch kitchen willing to go off-menu to accommodate any and all dietary preferences and restrictions!

    Any vegan options other than the vegan curry?Thanks!

    They serve French fries and pretzels. Or there's a Flower Child next door.

    Do they have a kid's menu? It's not in the website, but I read one review that said they did.

    Hi Sara, Yes we do have a Kids Menu! We will work on getting that posted online to be available for… Read more

    Dogs allowed on patio?

    Yes!!!

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    The full menu is available for review here: https://www.culinarydropout.com/locations/austin-tx/menus/menu/… Read more

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    Doc B's Restaurant + Bar - Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    Doc B's Restaurant + Bar

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    Bree was an amazing server!! Our food was delicious and she demonstrated an in depth knowledge of…read morethe menu. Her drink recommendation was on point as well. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    We almost go at-least twice a month to Doc B's, as my son loves it, and it's one of those place in…read moredomain that is our family favorite too. Ambiance is good, we mostly sit outdoors, service is always great, last two times Evan took care of us, and he's awesome. We don't eat anything with beef or pork, and in Doc Bs, even with that restriction they have so many options, especially with chicken, cocktails are bit pricey, but it's same in all the places in Domain, but they are solid, my go to drinks are Beverly Hills martini, crazy beautiful and the internal affairs. Hubby usually gets done local drafts. Food: my son loves habanero honey glazed fried chicken with jalapeño potatoes. I like naked chicken wings(Thai sweet and spicy sauce on the side), or chicken kebab, which I usually have leftovers almost always. Hubby likes there , the number six sandwich. Their kungpao Brussel sprouts are addictive(but it's not a regular thing). And even though we have been here N number of times, we are always so full and never make it to dessert, but this time had decided to try dessert, hubby and me shared house made Oreo ice cream, I love love ice cream and there Oreo ice cream is one of the best Oreo ice cream I've ever had, and that warm not too sweet chocolate sauce was just perfect. Thank-you Doc B's for another amazing meal

    Roaring Fork - Roasted Duck

    Roaring Fork

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    I recently visited Roaring Fork for a company dinner, and once again, it reminded me why we keep…read morecoming back. The service is consistently attentive and welcoming, making the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. The food quality never disappoints. I always order the Rainbow Trout--it's absolutely delicious every time, perfectly prepared and full of flavor. It's become my go-to dish for a reason. And I can't forget the cocktails. Their Paper Plane is my personal favorite, and they also make a fantastic Old Fashioned. Both are well-balanced and crafted with care, which really elevates the dining experience. Overall, Roaring Fork continues to deliver on both food and service, making it a reliable spot for any occasion.

    While in town for work I was looking for something close to the hotel for colleagues and I to grab…read moredinner and came across Roaring Fork. Easily booked a reservation and was able to request seating on the patio overlooking the lake! The decor and overall vibe is extremely welcoming and several guests took advantage of the photo ops with the lake background. One colleague had the Huckleberry Bramble and we shared Shrimp Cocktail...the sauce wasn't quite atomic, could use more horseradish (my palate may be spoilt by St Elmo's). Both colleagues ordered the Salmon while I opted for the Roasted Duck. There was a significant period of silence when we first sampled our meals soaking in every flavor. We all devoured and commented on the green beans as well! I tried the Pecan Pie for dessert and it was outstanding and very rich! We had a great meal and will return on a future trip I'm sure!

    Vida Verde Kitchen

    Vida Verde Kitchen

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    Vida Verde Kitchen -- A Hidden Gem That's Worth Finding…read more Austin is overflowing with trendy restaurants where the food is decent, the lighting is aggressive, and the wait time requires a light snack and a personality shift. I tend to avoid those places. Vida Verde Kitchen, thankfully, is not that. Tucked into a great area but slightly hidden (the kind of spot you feel proud to "discover"), Vida Verde feels like a restaurant that exists for people who actually want to eat, not just post. The menu is a thoughtful fusion of Tex-Mex, fresh flavors, and Americana--familiar enough to be comforting, but creative enough to keep things interesting. Yes, it's a bit overpriced, but the food earns its confidence. The guacamole is an absolute must, and anything leaning Tex-Mex is consistently solid. I can vouch. The wait staff deserves real credit here--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in the food and experience, which goes a long way these days. The atmosphere hits that Austin sweet spot: industrial touches softened by lush green foliage. It's stylish without trying too hard, which is rare and appreciated. If I had one note? This place needs a happy hour and a few more solid specials. Do that, and Vida Verde becomes dangerous--in the best way. Overall: a unique, thoughtful restaurant that avoids the hype trap and delivers where it matters. Definitely worth your time (and thankfully, not hours of it).

    I lowkey miss Delucca, but this is a good replacement…read more The menu is pretty extensive with it ranging from TexMex to unique flavors. I got the Piggyback Shrimp Tacos with a side of seasonal vegetables (which was grilled zucchini), and I liked the pairing of the shrimp with chorizo as it made the tacos more filling, which is not done often with shrimp tacos. The tacos also came with a very spicy salsa that I just had to take to go because it was soo good. If you want your money's worth, my sister recommended the shrimp fajitas as it comes with the most food and the shrimp was actually good. The service was fast and the waitress was very nice. It retained a lot of the old decor from Delucca which made it feel familiar, and it was nice and quiet.

    Bartlett's - Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    Bartlett's

    (1.1k reviews)

    $$$

    Allandale

    I've been here a few times over the years. My friends like to come here. It hasn't really been a…read moreplace for me as a vegetarian, but that's changed! We came here for a birthday specifically for the 100 Hour Marinated ribeye for my friend. She had been talking about it for weeks. Unfortunately, the night we came to celebrate, it was not available. She was crushed. I jokingly said "we can go somewhere else". I'm guessing the server thought I was serious because later the chef came to our table and offered her a special treat. It was very nice of them. She ended up with the Redfish special and she liked it. But it was a huge disappointment anticipating this dinner for weeks. My dinner on the other hand exceeded expectations. I had not been here for many years. I don't recall the House-made veggie burger being on the menu previously. I tried it. It was excellent. Brown rice, mushrooms, beets, jack cheese, and other goodies. The avocado basil slather was perfection. It's not easy to find a really good veggie burger these days. So many places try to make them taste like meat. This was a true old school Veggie Burger - such a treat. Our server was attentive and was really great. Drinks were good. Margarita was very tasty.

    Bartlett's used to be Houston's, and from what I understand the franchisee bought the restaurant…read moreand renamed it after himself. Even now as it's been Bartlett's for many years, you can still feel some of that Houston's DNA in the atmosphere and menu. The vibe lands somewhere between upscale casual and classic steakhouse. It reminded me a bit of those old-school Steak and Ale-type places. It's a step above casual dining chains like Applebee's or TGI Fridays, but I wouldn't put it in the same category as Austin's highest-end spots like Uchi. It's more of a polished, comfortable place that still feels approachable. The dining room has a warm, almost wine-cellar feel, with exposed brick and fairly low lighting. When we visited on a weeknight it was packed, so I highty recommend making a reservation. The crowd seemed to be a mix of business dinners, client meetings, and people celebrating occasions. We were there for my mom's birthday, which felt like a perfect reason to go. It's the kind of place that works well for a special dinner, a date night, or entertaining clients. Everything we ordered was excellent. The Hickory Smoked Salmon appetizer was a great start, and the French Dip and the Chimichurri Steak Sandwich were worth getting again. They also brought out a dessert for my mom's birthday that everyone at the table enjoyed. Service was friendly and professional throughout the meal.

    Culinary Dropout - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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