I really enjoyed the food and the Decor, The Customer Service was good and that shot was the cherry on top, they called it the SparkPlug it had just the right amount of sweet and definitely was a wake up call( who need coffee when you have that) . The appetizer of choice was the Korean Ribs on a Bed of Coleslaw. I would of stayed longer but I had to prepare to head back home. I would love to go back! Happy Hour is 3pm to 5pm on Monday-Thursday. It was a mixed crowd and you did not have to dress up, The place is huge in my Eyes. read more

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My Family and I were just lost in the decision between 3 different restaurants, casually on our phones checking which restaurant to go to. Besides the 5 stars, we noticed that many people passed us just to enter at the Culinary Dropout. That was our sign to just enter. For our first time, we noticed the environment was very welcoming and the food was amazing! Our server Zelda was just always attentive of us and always kept great communication with what drinks were the best. He recommended the drink 'El Matador'. It was one of the best drinks we've ever had and kept it rotating for more. Zelda 10/10 as a server. Our only problem would be with a young female waiter with long curly hair and web tights. We asked her if she was a server, as she passed by our table, and she said "no" and left. I understand if she wasn't a server but she worked for the restaurant and could've helped us find our server, but didn't. Besides that, we will definitely be back for the Brussels Sprouts and 'El Matador'. 10/10 Restaurant read more

My group and I tried several different dishes, and everything was enjoyable, but the Spicy Rigatoni is an absolute must-order! It was packed with flavor and easily the standout dish of the meal. The Mongolian Short Rib was also very good! Tender and flavorful but it could have used a little more rice since the sauce was on the salty side. Having more rice would have balanced it out nicely. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and outside, making it a great spot for groups or casual dining. Our service was a little slow, but we visited during a busy time, so it was understandable. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy Rigatoni - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I lunched here around 12:30 or 1 on a Saturday. It was shockingly not busy. I say shocking because this spot is popular and on most of my visits, it's been pretty packed. On this visit, we were seated right away and had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit on the covered patio because it was a little quieter compared to the indoor area. My lunch companion and I both ordered the Asian Crunch Salad with chicken. Such a delicious salad! The portion makes sense for a lunch, but if you happen to have leftovers, this salad saves well. Our server was lovely and took good care of us. The restaurant was hosting a singer who played acoustic guitar and we enjoyed his set. I've been here many times and I'm sure I'll be back many more. read more

Met a friend for lunch here last week. I had a coupon for a free order of pretzel bites, which were yummy with the fondue. It was a pretty big order for the two of us so I ended bringing some home. I actually deferred from my usual item I order when coming here and ordered the fish and chips. My friend ordered salad with shrimp. And we each had a cocktail. She had the espresso martini and I had the one with passion fruit in it. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. We were seated outside in the patio which is nicely set up so even on the very hot day that it was we didn't feel too hot. The food took an extra long time to arrive so they ended up comping our drinks, which was nice of them. CD is very conveniently located in the Domain with easy parking so I'm sure I'll find myself back here again soon. read more

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I came here with some of my coworkers and we had a great experience! We started with a few appetizers to share: Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Rice with Tuna, wings and Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip. Everything was really good and packed with flavor. For drinks I ordered a white sangria that was ok and a strawberry lemonade that was really good!! For the main plate, most of us ordered the Steak Frites, and it was so good. The food came out pretty fast, which was a nice bonus, especially for a large party. The service was great throughout our visit, and everyone was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere and is a great spot to enjoy a meal with friends or coworkers. We parked close by in one the garages and walked to the restaurant. Overall, we really enjoyed everything we tried and would definitely come back! read more

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Would definitely come back here because we had a great experience. Came with 5 of my friends for our little trip and it was our first time being in The Domain area or Austin. The service was fast and there were plenty of cocktail options as well as food on the menu. The drinks were very aesthetic and still strong at the same time. The food was hot, fresh and yummy. We sat outside and it was still breezy and had a good amount of air flow plus we could hear the live band or cover but still have a good conversation within each other without feeling like we were yelling. Really recommend this place to large groups too. Very positive vibes here! read more

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Was here in Austin for a few days and this place had rave reviews. They had live music and that was the best thing about the place. The waitress was not friendly and had a slight what do you want attitude. Ordered drinks and they were mediocre. The pretzel bites were like pretzel balls, hard as rocks, burnt, and the cheese had no real taste. The burger and fries were luke warm, we split our meal and the majority of it was still on the table. I would definitely not go back as nothing stood out. We actually left and went to Haywire for real cocktails and dessert after. read more

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Went to culinary dropout on Friday and it was quite busy for lunch. In saying that service was very average and also the food took about 30mins to come out. It was very hot and uncomfortable outside. So it was not fun. The food was good though. Maybe they were having a bad day. read more

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Another great meal at Culinary Dropout...I met a Yelp friend and a sorority sister for Happy Hour. Our servers were attentive and super friendly. We were delighted to run into Sky again. We had a Yelp event in the Domain tonight and this was a perfect location to hang out until the event began. We ordered the garden salad, Shrimp crispy rice, and soft pretzels and cheese fondue. The salad was crisp and fresh with tangy ranch dressing. The Shrimp crispy rice was soft and crispy simultaneously...so good. The pretzels were soft and flavorful. The cheese was a nice complement to the pretzels. The restaurant was fully booked and packed to the brim. As with the last visit, the patio was fully booked for a corporate event. Although restaurant was busy, customers were prioritized. The restaurant was a bit noisy but alive. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy vegan curry - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went here on Father's Day. The atmosphere was great. They have a giant porch/outdoor seating area which was comfortable. I loved that the televisions were high enough that they allowed people to watch them if interested, but didn't overwhelm the area with screens. They had outdoor ping pong tables too & a live guitar singer for entertainment. The server was attentive. Our food did take probably at least 30min to arrive. It was fine since we enjoyed catching up, but it may interfere with some people's schedules. I have an Asian salad with salmon. It was good. My husband had a salad with chicken & he also liked it. There were no complaints from my family eating fish & chips & some sort of steak & egg meal. The bill was just about $100, which was definitely fair (we didn't order any drinks). I would eat here again especially if I wanted a relaxing visit with friends & on a beautiful day. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Culinary Dropout - BYO Cheese Board - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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. read more

Culinary Dropout - Southwest Breakfast Bowl - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

A terrific "Not-too-Sports" Sport's Bar. Highly recommended for a first day experience :-) If you like seafood, try the Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice; a delicate square of crispy sushi rice forms the base, lightly golden and crunchy on the outside while soft inside. Topped with layers of fresh avocado and finely diced shrimp. Finished ponzu reduction and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and herbs. The ponzu adds a bright, spicy/tangy-sweet kick that ties together well with the buttery avocado and savory shrimp. Sport's fan atmosphere, yet TVs not so large to takeaway from dining experience. TVs make for a nice glance or current score "check in." Our server Jules was adorable. Fantastic explanations, recommendations and attention. read more

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! read more

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We came here for drinks to celebrate a friend's birthday. If the weather is nice, sit outside. I don't drink so I can't comment on the drinks. They looked fun though! Go for a cocktail why waste the calories on drinks that tastes bad? I've had the food (a pastrami sandwich) here once. It was okay, nothing to write home about. Overall not a bad place to spend the evening! 7/10 Cocktails read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Service was great, the staff was very attentive and checks in to see if everything is going well. Water was refilled promptly. I ordered the crusty bread for appetizer, which comes with garlic oil and balsamic. Unfortunately, the bread was a bit stale and only lightly drizzled with garlic oil. It was also slightly too salty for my taste. For the main, I had the 36 hour pork ribs, which came with French fries and coleslaw. The fries were pretty standard, but the coleslaw was great, it was light, refreshing, and not overly dressed. It worked well as a palate cleanser. The ribs were very tender and fell off the bone. They had a subtle smoky flavor, and the sauce was tangy. I wasn't too big of a fan of the sauce. Portion size is massive three piece of ribs. Overall service was great. The food was not bad. read more

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This place was recommended to me by one of the doctors I worked with during my trip to town for work. She said the fried chicken was the way to go and boy was she right! It was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. Would definitely get again! The bartenders were super attentive but not smothering. Will definitely be back with my husband! read more

Culinary Dropout - Fried chicken and the birdie juice cocktail - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The lighting here is a fantastic test for a low-light rig. The industrial-chic "Mahogany" tones and warm Edison bulbs create a moody, high-end backdrop for food photography. The Food: Portion sizes are generous and high-value. Every entrée we tried was incredibly filling-definitely "Main Event" plates rather than light bites. The Mixology: They clearly prioritize their bar program. The drinks are balanced, excellently crafted, and-importantly-poured with a heavy hand. The Vibe: This is an high-octane, high-energy environment. To be honest, it's a bit of a "controlled chaos" situation; it can be slightly overwhelming with the sheer volume of staff moving through the floor, but that leads to the highlight: the service The Verdict: It's on the pricier side for Austin, but between the drink quality and the service speed, the ROI is definitely there. read more

Culinary Dropout - Beer Battered Fish & Chips The Pub Burger* - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friends and I stopped by culinary dropout for post dinner drinks. They have a lovely covered patio with ample seating, fire pits, and lawn games for daytime dining. We were seated at high tops. I ordered an espresso martini, which was prepared with vodka and Baileys. It was excellent! I look forward to coming back for a meal at some point soon. read more

Making a reservation two weeks in advance for a party of 12 usually means you've done your part. Unfortunately, at Culinary Dropout, it meant settling in for a 38-minute wait past our reservation time and learning that punctuality might be more of a suggestion than a promise. To be clear, this didn't turn into a scene. No yelling, no bar theatrics--just a calm but firm conversation with the manager. That said, thank you for unintentionally providing my boss with a safe, public venue to release all the pent-up frustration from the Eagles loss. That emotional unloading alone probably prevented a much longer meeting the next day. Once we were finally seated, credit where it's due: the restaurant immediately shifted into recovery mode. Service sped up noticeably. Our waitress was sweet, friendly, and genuinely wonderful. Unfortunately, whoever assisted her delivered food as if we were part of a disc golf course--plates flying in hot like frisbees, accuracy optional, enthusiasm high. Appetizers: The pretzels were good, the cheese was fair, but the Brussels sprouts were the clear MVP. Crispy, sweet, addictive--basically carrying morale for the entire table. Dinner: I ordered the Mongolian short ribs, and they were excellent. Tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly. The bok choy was unbelievably tasty, the yuzu rice was spot on, and the dish itself far outperformed the night's opening act. My colleagues all enjoyed their meals as well. Final verdict: The kitchen absolutely showed up. The reservation system did not. That lands this at a forced 3 out of 5 stars. A strong finish helped--but couldn't fully erase a frustrating start. Would I return? Yes. Would I trust the reservation time? I'd arrive early... and keep an eye out for flying plates. read more

I went to Culinary Dropout with my husband on a Tuesday around 2pm. It was starting to empty out, but it was still busy enough. We were greeted warmly when we arrived. We asked for a booth and were seated right away. My husband likes how you can watch the kitchen while you're seated since they have the big windows. Charise was our server, and she was super sweet! She made sure we were well taken care of and would make sure everything was perfect. We order the soft pretzels & provolone fondue. The pretzels were just okay. Some were really crunchy and some were semi-soft. The salt didn't really stick that well to the pretzels. I probably wouldn't order the pretzels again to be honest. For the main course, we ordered the crispy chicken katsu with truffle fries and the shaved prime rib dip. These were the best sandwiches we have ever tasted! The milk bread on the katsu was so good. The whole sandwich was amazing! The prime rib was cooked so well, and it was just a super tasty sandwich. The fries were crispy and tasty as well. For one soda, the pretzels, and the two sandwiches, it came out to be about $74 for the both of us. Definitely a splurge (although the prices are on par for the location), but it was definitely worth it! We will definitely be back to eat those sandwiches again soon. read more

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Cool spot. Stopped in to grab a drink on Friday night. The restaurant was very lively! The restaurant was super busy, live music, a couple dancing to the music, games being played on the lawn and good vibes happening all over. The service was great. We sat at the bar. Our drinks were tasty! We'll be back for sure. read more

Culinary Dropout - Bartop - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was our last night in town and we elected to try this spot by the domain. It was quite packed but eventhough we didn't wait long to be seated. The hostess were all accomodating and Our server was friendly and very attentive to our orders. The place is hyped and fun with a live band playing. It is clean and also well maintained. Our drinks and meal came at a precised time without a long wait and it was made perfectly. We enjoyed our time and will try the place again the next time we travel Back in town read more

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4.5 My husband and I decided to meet up with some friends for lunch at Culinary Dropout. It's located in the Domain so we parked in a nearby parking garage and walked to the restaurant. After seeing our friends we entered the restaurant and met with a kind hostess. We requested outside seating but unfortunately they were full. However right before they were going to seat us inside a table opened up outside. Yay! So we followed her to our table. I noticed that the restaurant is really cool. It's like an indoor and outdoor restaurant. The outside is like a large covered patio with several places to sit. The inside also has a lot of seating and you can see the kitchen through windows. After being seated we were greeted by a cool waiter that took care of us the whole time. He listed out several recommended items, answered our questions, and let us know that the weekend brunch was available to order from. He then went to get us some drinks. After getting our drinks we placed our order. Because they were super busy we had to wait for our food to arrive for about 45 minutes. During that time we were approached by a very friendly woman that updated us on when our food would be coming out. I decided to go with Brunch because I love breakfast items when they are available. I ordered the Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Biscuit which comes with two sunny side up eggs and gravy. I requested that the gravy be put on the side. I tried the gravy but opted not to eat it with my meal as it tasted a little too salty for me. The Eggs were yummy. The yolk went all over my chicken and biscuits. The Fried Chicken was delicious as it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The Biscuits were good. They were thick and buttery and perfect with the chicken and eggs. It was a very satisfying brunch. Overall it was a cool atmosphere, good service, and yummy food. The wait to get the food was a little longer than expected but was due to how busy they were. read more

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Our plans changed due to bad weather so we dropped in hoping for live music but I guess it was an off day. BUT...the food was delicious. We had pretzels & fondue, fried chicken, pasta bolognese, chicken katsu sandwich & the steak frites. The fried chicken was my favorite followed by the mashed potatoes! Yum! The service was ok. I can say he was on point with our drinks! We had another before ours were empty! read more

Culinary Dropout - Crispy Chicken Katsu - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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. read more

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A very spacious restaurant with a beautiful open aired patio, nice size bar with seating indoors. We ordered cocktails that took at least 20 minutes to get. We started with the whipped feta and tahini dip served with bread that was very minimal but tasty and truffle crescenza (not by choice). We inquired about it then it suddenly showed up at our table. Ordered entrees of chopped chicken salad and the crispy chicken katsu. Not bad, but didn't blow me away. I had the katsu without the bread substituted for lettuce. Ordered another round of drinks which probably took half the time from our first round. All in all, I loved the atmosphere and seating. I just wasn't blown away with the menu selections. read more

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Visiting Austin and found this great spot! A variety of bourbons available for pour, if your a Sazerac hunter, Blantons, Old Rip, VanWinkle 10 and 12, are available at the bar, along with local selections Still Austin of course, as well as other favorites. If you're not a bourbon lover, try the Margaritas; they are great too. Staff is great and ambiance is relaxing. read more

The vibes are definitely vibing here. The atmosphere is fantastic, and we usually choose to sit outside. Before moving to Austin, this was actually the very first restaurant we visited, and we were blown away. The weather that day was incredible, and between that and the overall atmosphere, the place has always felt special to us. I want to give a shoutout to the waitstaff we have had here. Every experience has been great. They are professional, laid back, kind, and genuinely make you feel taken care of. They are clearly experienced, and some are even funny. It is easy to strike up conversation or joke around, which adds to the overall experience. As for the food, I will admit I do not have a full view of the menu because I always order the same thing, the fried chicken plate. And wow. It is truly excellent and has been consistently great every single time. This is also a great spot for drinks, happy hour, or bringing friends and family who are visiting. It really captures the Austin vibe with good food and good company. I no longer live near the Domain, so I am sad to be farther away, but I will absolutely be back. read more

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Stopped here for lunch while shopping. Friendly staff, nice set up with lots of indoor and outside seating. We had the chopped chicken salad and turkey pastrami. Everyone liked their meals and thought they were good picks. read more

Culinary Dropout - Turkey pastrami - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Culinary Dropout was fantastic! The area was really busy, so I was surprised to find parking in a garage so quickly. five of us ate for a little more than $60, which is a great deal at a restaurant like this. My wife and her mother shared a plate of nachos and got full. It tasted excellent. My mother really enjoyed a bacon and egg plate and my son got the same thing and loved it. But let me tell you about that banana bread, French toast. That may be the single best French toast I have ever had. I can't stop thinking about that French toast... read more

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