Combining a butcher shop and a trendy neighborhood restaurant - how much more Austin can you get? Had an excellent brunch in this upscale-casual place! We got there right when it opened (10 AM) to get a table. Seated immediately - friendly service and nice table settings awash in natural sunlight. Come in a party of 3-4 for a beautiful booth seat. The sourdough pancake was to die for! Crispy and crunchy on the outside, moist and soft within. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. One HUGE cake for only $11, including a nice portion of venison sausage. Only minor complaint: wish they had more syrup. My brunch partner had the pastrami sandwich ($14), which looked terrific, especially with the unique beet color. I hope to be back very soon since the menu is constantly changing! read more

Dai Due - Sourdough Pancake with Venison Sausage ($11) - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Awesome spot, I highly recommend this place! First off, the place itself is adorable, it has a butchers bar/farm to table meets California farm feel meets Austin uniqueness. Very casual and rustic. We arrived around 7:15 pm for our reservation and were seated inside at a booth along the wall. The waitress Stephanie, who was amazing asked us what we wanted to drink. All of the wines are local, so I asked her for a recommendation. She came back with a tasting of a wine similar to a Vino Verde and she nailed it. The wine was very aromatic and had a bit of a crispy almost sparkling finish to it, it was the perfect pairing to our seafood-based appetizers and entrees. After ordering our wine I asked if she could bring some bread over as I was starving. Freshly baked bread with homemade in-house creamy butter arrived a few minutes later and it was delicious. For dinner, we split the chicken liver mousse which came with blueberries and three thick pieces of toast. I never had chicken live mousse with blueberries. It was a unique pairing and I was quite the fan. For dinner, we asked if we could do the supper club menu without the desserts and she was happy to accommodate us. We started off with blue crab and crawfish dip with chips. My only complaint was that it did not come with enough chips. They were, however, happy to accommodate. The potato chips tasted like they were made in-house and were salty and delicious. The dip was creamy and flavorful. I'm giving this place a 5/5 because of their fantastic display, presentation, and flavor profile of the grilled whole snapper and bay shrimp with veggies entree. It's very rare that I see whole fish on a menu at a restaurant here in the USA, and when I do, I always want to order it. The fish was fresh and delicious. I love how they gave you huge pieces of bib lettuce to make your own little fish lettuce tacos. The sauce that came with the dish was incredible. Excellent work Dai Due, I was extremely pleased with my meal! read more

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Sunday brunch this morning. We sat at the chefs table which was cool watching the cold front roll in from the big windows. I had the biscuits and antelope sausage and gravy and holy hell, so good. Definitely coming back because one needs good gravy. Oh yes, one does. read more

I haven't been to Dai Due since a supper club dinner back in 2016 or so! I've forgotten how much I like this place. It's an easy reservation system and it was not a problem to get a brunch spot on the weekend. We tried the burger and a sourdough pancake. I'd highly recommend both (maybe minus the beet ketchup but that's a personal preference). read more

Dai Due - Sourdough Pancake - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love every part of this place. Food is just one of the amazing parts. The locally sourced hand picked menu is great. The open feel to the restaurant makes you feel like your at home in a kitchen love it. read more

Dai Due is now officially in the pantheon of what we consider to be A Good Restaurant in Austin. We were here last weekend, and once again had some pretty spectacular food. We met the brother and some friends here for brunch and sat outside on the patio. The peach-mint punch that we had last time is still on the menu and it is still wonderful. The central Texas Breakfast was a real treat: eggs ACTUALLY cooked over medium (not sure why this is so hard for so many other places!), wonderful bacon, and the best damn biscuit that we've ever had in this town. Some of the fried potatoes were a bit overcooked, but the grits made up for them. Our daughter just got some sunny-side up eggs, but we also got the cheeseburger and it was wonderful--massive and greasy with interesting toppings and just what the doctor ordered. They're still slinging their idiotic beet ketchup, so bring the Heinz in your purses, ladies! Short aside: we really hate the trend of the burger and fries being sold separately; it feels like such a money grab ripoff. We did indeed order them, and they were wonderful, but just include them on the damn plate. Everybody else at the table was happy with their meals, and we tried a bite of the brother's apple pastry thing that was delicious. Service was not super warm, but she got the job done, so no complaints. We hope this place lives on, gets normal ketchup, includes fries with the burger, and stays gold. Four happy stars. read more

Always a delicious choice to eat out. Great drinks and fun if not adventurous eats. Must try

New years eve menu was ordered for pick up. For the cost we thought there would be more food. It turned out a bit more like a tasting menu of some very rich but tasty items. For about $70 per person this menu didn't express it really served more 1 than a couple for a special occasion meal. The saving grace was the flavor profiles that did make your mouth happy. The vegetarian should have had a bit more for the price. But lessons learned. Oh yes, we drove 1 1/2 hours ahead of an on coming thunderstorm to try their food. read more

Dai Due - Antelope, carrot spread - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Visited Austin recently with a group of friends and made a Friday evening reservation for the group. We were sat in the Butcher's Booth at the front of the restaurant near the butcher's counter. The wait staff was attentive and explained the menu in detail. All beer, wine, produce, and meat is sourced locally in Texas and the quality showed in the food. We drank the "Grower Project" Sangiovese with the meal and sampled an extensive amount of their menu. The Centex Mezze board was a staff recommended item that did not disappoint, as well as the Auodad meatballs, pork chop, and hand pie. The Wagyu ribeye was delicious, but a bit too fatty/too much sinew. Overall, a great meal with great company and I'd love to go back the next time I visit Austin! read more

I've been to Dai Due for brunch and dinner now. Their food impressed me every time. The restaurant has a small dining room and outdoor patio. The menu has a lot of great meat since they're a butcher shop. You can actually buy a lot of their meats, spices and other goodies. For brunch I tried their breakfast sandwich, which was gigantic. It's definitely a good price for the amount of food that you get. Also, I really liked their coffee. It's rare for me to actually like a restaurant's black coffee. My only complaint is the strawberry whipped lard that comes with their breakfast sourdough. It's an acquired taste that's sweet and kind of meaty... hard to explain but it's not for everyone. Good to try though! read more

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I've been to Dai Due 3-4x for lunch and have always walked away satisfied and with a full belly. I still want to try them out for dinner before rating them a 5-star experience, but their lunch is amazing! The restaurant itself is cute and cozy, with tables in the same room as the open fire grill which smells amazing. There's also a patio out back to dine when the weather is nice. You can tell that the chef and team really care about the food they are cooking, with each dish fresh and delicious. My favorite entree is the wild boar lettuce wraps. The boar is cooked down with veggies and comes with fresh herbs and tasty, sweet caramel sauce to top your wrap. I could eat this weekly and not get bored. Other options I've had is the fried crab po-boy (crunchy and tasty), the fried quail sandwich (sensing a theme?) and a bite of my husband's waygu burger. This baby will set you back $20, but in the words of Jules, "This is a tasty burger!" I can honestly say I've never been disappointed by a bite here and hope to visit for dinner soon once they reopen for service! read more

Dai Due - Fried Crab Poboy - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow! This place was all around amazing. My first time visiting Austin, but the place came recommended by a friend that used to live in the area. Service from Jordan and Tracy was very personable. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Really appreciated the farm to table mindset demonstrated here. Everything is sourced locally, right down to the beer and wine. Standout dishes we tried were the antelope tartare, rabbit rillettes from the meat board, fish and chips, and butter cake for dessert. Highly recommend and look forward to visiting when next in Austin! read more

Incredible dining experience. Staff, food, drinks, ambiance, butcher shop. Amazing. Further review to come later. Just WOW (*Owen Wilson*) for now. read more

I wish I posted this right after going. I love this place and they have one of the coolest grilling stations. I walked inside just to check it out, although when I went they only had outdoor dining. The chicken hearts are so good I wish I could have like 50 of the sticks. The antelope was fall apart tender. I respect a place that uses interesting meats. Heard about this chef while watching Meateater read more

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This is the best restaurant in Austin. If you disagree, eat a D! I suggest the fish n chips (Weds), actually all the seafood, perhaps with the arroz a banda? Sunday fried chicken, any grilled or smoked bread/fish/vegetable/mushroom thing, all of Alyce's desserts... just goooo read more

The burger is awesome. If it's on the menu, get it! They also have an eclectic menu that changes according to the seasons and what's in stock. Their take-out is no their strong suit, however. I'd eat in the restaurant if you have time. There is also a gorgeous canopy patio in the back that is nice to sit out on! read more

This place delivers in every way from the service to the ambience in the incredible food. Never did I ever think I would enjoy liver like cheesecake. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

We sat at the bar and were very taken care of by the bartender. My husband had the burger last night and says hands down it's the best burger he's ever had. I had the large smoked chop (the one of the night) and it was so flavorful and perfectly smoked. FYI on the ala carte options they have limited amounts. So get there early if you want to make sure you have the most options. We definitely will be back. I'm not sure much can keep my husband and that burger apart. read more

Excellent food and service. Portions are huge. Loved everything about it. It's a must go to. Will be back.

I've been craving Dai Due ever since the pandemic. It was even more delicious than I remember, the outside area has become gorgeous, and the staff are totally adorable. I had a medical appointment nearby so rewarded myself with my meal of the day. Chicken heart appetizer - I couldn't pass it up because it sounded so unique and like something I would never make well for myself. It was delicious. The texture might surprise people but I really enjoyed it. Pastrami sandwich was even more delicious than what I've enjoyed before. Very special and impossibly Time consuming to make as good. Goat cheese ice cream was a perfect semi sweet it's just a little interesting goat cheese flavor and tangy blueberries. The wait staff were wonderful. TLDR a perfect Friday lunch read more

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​ the food was very good probably a 4.5 the service was also very good probably a 4.5 . The ambience was a TWO. ​ having the floor Captain scream orders at the chefs was ridiculous . Absolutely grating and annoying. I was there early and even before the room became full it was unreasonably loud. The music should be turned down, eliminated or turned down and changed to something less intrusive. These are easy changes and they need to make them ! read more

Great food, great atmosphere. Imagine French style cooking with Texas ingredients. Can get crowded, but really interesting space.

Ordered a burger and asked for grilled onions. Our waitress took our order but then came back and said "I'm sorry but the manager said they can't do the grilled onions"?? There was only 5 tables filled so they weren't even busy! Also, we watched our waitress ask the manager if we could get grilled onions and she told the waitress no. The waitress came back and apologize but they couldn't GRILL MY ONIONS!! When they bring my burger out the onions are diced in a small condiments cup but they couldn't grill them with the burger??? Wendy's will grill onions but this supposedly upscale place cant??? I will be sharing this with everyone I know...complete joke read more

Delicious and worth every penny! The burger and fries were amazing. The service was quick and even being early to a reservation, we sat right away. Love that it's organic and grass fed! Highly recommend. read more

We enjoyed our date night at Dai Due. The food was very delicious and our server Tracey was excellent. We started with a Chicken, Rice & Cheese Hand Pie. It looked like a empanada that was filled with yummy chicken pot pie filling and served with hot sauce. Next course was Grilled Artichoke with fried oysters and remoulade sauce. Both items were perfectly cooked but the two didnt really go together. We ended up eating them separately, like two separated dishes. The chicken liver mousse with Mincemeat on top and served with grilled bread. Mincemeat is a chunky mixture of fruit, usually citrus, apples & raisins. The delicious chutney like topping went perfectly with the mousse. Our last dish was the meat board. Today the options were 2 types of summer sausages, extrawurst, roast beef and pork rillette. There is also grilled bread, pickled green tomatoes & pickled okra. Great options and very generous portions. We were very full! There is also a meat market attached to the restaurant! Very cool! read more

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When you first walk in, you definitely get the shop vibe, but the seating area is very cozy. Drinks: wanting a brunch cocktail, I was a little disappointed by the selection. But I ordered the Lavender Royale cider, super refreshing. Food: $24 dollars for an up-leveled Denny's grand slam felt.. wrong. But when it came out, we realized the portion size could serve two. My partner said the antelope sausage was delicious and appreciated the thick toast slices. I ordered the Dai Due breakfast and couldn't taste a hint of kimchi - unless, your interpretation of kimchi was was sautéed cabbage? Service: polite and attentive, but one of those places where it feels like 4 or 5 people served you by the end of the meal. Overall, I guess I'd go again for dinner, but wouldn't be my top choice. read more

Dai Due is truly your very average restaurant, but with inflated prices. Will not be back, and can't recommend because there are much better choices within the same price range. Came here with 2 friends and shared: chicken hearts, chicken liver mousse, the Wednesday Supper Club option (fish & chips, plus the ginger cake that we chose for dessert), 10 oz. wagyu sirloin, and the wild boar confit. Out of all these, nothing really stood out, and nothing was really worth. The chicken hearts were just normal. One skewer for $3 isn't unreasonable, but the taste was so average that I can't even remember it and wouldn't get again. Chicken liver mousse was the best thing we got that night. Tasted exactly how you'd expect, which is nice. The texture was not as light as I had expected, and was a little harder than what I normally get with mousse, but the taste was good. The Wednesday Supper Club came with the beer-battered fish and chips. The fish was super tender, which was nice, but also half batter, which wasn't great. The taste was pretty good though, but nothing noteworthy. You can get something like this in many other places for a cheaper price. Ginger cake is not really my thing, and I only took one bite, so I won't comment on it. The wagyu sirloin was dry beyond belief. I tried one pieces after eating my own dish, and was tired from chewing. The taste was also subpar. Reminds me of a cheap steakhouse with well-done steak. Don't get this... Lastly, the wild boar confit. This dish actually wasn't bad, but again, would never come back for it. Way over priced for what it was, and it smelled like fish sauce (unexpected, but not unpleasant for me). If there is fish sauce, I would rather it be listed on the menu because of the unique smell, but maybe I was imagining things. Over all, not a horrible experience, but just all around average. Food was not memorable in any way. Went there yesterday, forgot the taste today. Service was normal but on the slow side. Took us almost an hour in between first arriving and getting our entrees. The meal took almost 2 hours (not including the time we took to chat afterwards). For the above-average prices charged, I would never recommend because of how average everything was. read more

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This place is truly special. They source everything from Texas, they make most things in house, the food is thoughtfully created and beautifully made, the service and ambiance are top tier. Come here for a feast. We had the Pork Chop (phenomenal), Rib Eye Steak (Otherworldy), and an Antelope leg filet (Ridiculous). Every bite was better than the last. You couldve rolled me out of this restaurant by the end. The starters were jsut as good if not better. We got the shrimp skewers (must have), the pork flautas (maybe the best Ive ever had), the antelope tartare (like a beautiful forest ceviche), and the mushroom dish (amazing). I could barely move by dessert. And the dessert just finished things off perfectly. The peanut dessert is egit one of the best things I've ever tasted. Make sure you eat here. read more

Truly could not recommend this place more. The food, ambiance, and service was perfect.

We had Dai Due TWICE this weekend and will be returning. Thursday night we made reservations to sit outside on their patio. Heaters were at each table, so even though it was chilly outside it was very comfortable. We tried both appetizer boards AND split a cheeseburger. My only regret is not getting my own Wagyu cheeseburger because it was the BEST burger I have ever had. Sunday morning we picked up food off of their brunch menu: -Klobosaneks (4/5- could've used more goat cheese) -Sourdough Pancakes (5/5). AMAZING -Breakfast Sandwich (5/5). Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Well done, Dai Due! read more

Dai Due - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came her for a late dinner with the wife. We were looking for a small bite, and after seeing the big wood burning grill, we instead opted into splitting a pork chop and a salad. The meat was very simply prepared, some finishing salt. It was simply delicious. Paired with red wine, we were in heaven. The waitress was very friendly and knew the menu very well. If this place was in our neighborhood we would be regulars. read more

Dai Due - Pork Chop - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great date night spot! So I'll get to the good and leave the bad for last. Depending whether walking in or through the back you get different views. If walking in through the front, you walk right into their "deli". It's small and actually makes a really nice impression on how fresh things are that you order. If you walk in through the back where there is more parking, there are some really cool looking lights and gives a sexy vibe with the canopy. Ok now to the food, it was DELISH! We ordered the steak to share and was perfect for the both of us. For dessert we ordered the butter scotch pudding, I almost dove head first into in SOOOO GOOD! This place def would have gotten a 5 star review, but when we first got there since it was our first time we didn't know that the time we had the reservations is when they opened, 5:30 or 6. So we walked in because it was open and we went to the bar, we tried to order a drink and the bartender pretty much said "we aren't open yet but you can sit there if you want". The crazy part was we were 10 min early and a quick drink would have made a difference. We didn't sit at the bar and we walked out to wait. A couple went in 5 min after us and they were seated and had drinks...... hmmmmmm That was the only bad part, loved it but won't go back. read more

Excellent restaurant for meat lovers with a taste for the eclectic, and who appreciate an excellent ambience and atmosphere in their dining location. Our party of five all enjoyed their choices. I thought the cold sampler plate was an excellent value read more

Overdue review for Dai Due! Winner winner chicken dinner! Seriously. There's no gambling here. IMHO the B.E.S.T. fried yardbird I've had in all of Austin. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) Dai Due offers their "Supper Club" menu - prix fixe p/p includes sides, after dinner coffee or herbal tea, and choice of dessert. It's a whole lot of food, so don't be put off by the price. Very reasonable. Menus vary daily as DD is seasonal, regional, farm to table friendly (e.g., wild game, Tuesday wagyu burgers, Friday seafood, etc.); however, Sundays are always Tallow Fried Chicken. Brined then fried with a blend of exotic spices (light curry), the chicken is truly like none I've had before. Crispy, juicy perfection. Sides include fluffy mashed potatoes, beer braised greens, homemade biscuits and gravy, scattered with bread and butter jalapeño slices. Served family style if multiple people order. Delightful! Of course there's an a la carte menu as well. Couldn't pass on trying the pickled chicken feet. Hmm...:D The broiled San Antonio Bay Oysters with kimchi, shacha cream, and fried scallions are very respectable. Oh, if you're in need for some extra protein be sure to look for the South Texas Avocado Salad with crickets and venison. Chirp, chirp. And, of course, I'm never one to pass on chicken liver mousse (served with pickled blueberries, onion, and served with buttermilk bread on one occasion...yummy!). I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so it pleased me that DD offered a cheese plate dessert option - the Veldhuizen "Redneck" Cheddar Cheese with Pineapple Guava Paste hit the spot. I've also tried the Apple Basque Cake with Mesquite Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cajeta and Pecans...both of which were delicious. I really don't think you can go wrong here. I've had brunch on my to-do list for quite some time. Overall: Dai Due is a lovely restaurant with a warm, inviting environment that has an open kitchen. Make reservations, beer (local ATX craft Adelbert's in the house) and wine only, and parking available in front and back. They also have an in-house butcher that fills the small "shop" in the restaurant with several cuts of meat for purchase and items liked fresh jarred tallow and lard for enhanced home cooking. I like it...a lot! read more

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Nice atmosphere for having weekend brunch. Server was also kind and I highly recommend 'Breakfast sandwich' that can experience nilgai antelope sausage, the taste of this meat was incredible and also can't usually taste! On the other hand, the hamburger and sandwich was just O-kay read more

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We were so excited to try the famous wagyu burger and we were incredibly, INCREDIBLY let down. Cons: - Not ample parking. - The two-top tables in the center of the small dining area are literally 1.5' apart from one another. The second we sat down, I accidentally elbowed a waitress serving the table next to us on the right. On the left was an incredibly loud man who was wearing far too much cologne. I had to look in the other direction while eating so I wouldn't taste the smell. - Incredibly loud and could hear my neighbors more than my date across the table. - Our waitress was not personable and barely spoke to us. - The burger was $20. No burger should be $20. Especially a mediocre version. The famous burger was so salty we couldn't enjoy the flavors. Our mouths felt like they have been scraped dry after dinner. - The "fries" also tasted like a block of salt. There was also a small ketchup container filled with beets....? Pro: - The outdoor seating looked very cute but was not being utilized while we were there. - Indoor ambiance was nice (flower arrangements), but the space was far too small. Summary: We won't be returning to this over priced tiny place. I really do not understand the hype. read more

Dai Due is a trendy restaurant that serves locally produced food and drink! The front is a butcher shop where they have a variety of meat selection ranging from venison, goat, hog, grassfed beef, sausages, and more. The back is the restaurant and there is also a nice patio area outside where you can sit at if the weather is good. The inside tables are a bit small, many seat just 2 people and the rest are booths. There is parking in the back and I never had an issue finding a spot. If you come here you can expect to have a very filling, rich meal. The lunch menu is served until 3 pm daily, Tuesday through Friday. The brunch menu is served from 10am-3pm Saturday & Sunday. Happy Hour is 5pm-6:30pm on Tuesday to Thursday. For brunch they have the items such as their pancakes and various breakfast platters. The pancakes here are thick and fluffy and very filling! Some of their best foods appear on both the brunch and lunch menu - the Cemita Ahogada, Pastrami sandwich, and the dry-aged Double Wagyu Cheeseburger! In my opinion the best thing to order here is their Cemita Ahogada - you cannot get this anywhere else! It is essentially a sandwich with perfectly marinated carne guisada that's dipped in a very flavorful, slightly spicy broth. A lot of Dai Due's dishes showcase their curated meats, which usually ends up being quite heavy. They do have pickled veggies as some of the sides to help balance the dish, but I would recommend ordering a few lighter choices to help balance the meal out! But in summary, I love Dai Due for their quality of ingredients and their rich flavors in their dishes. read more

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Probably the best restaurant experience I've had in the past couple years. Service was great. Food was even better. I had the new Aoudad kefta from the brunch menu; it was shockingly good: full of game flavor, spicy, great beef tallow fries. read more

6.5/10 Eat again? yes. Overall The dishes were OK. Granted, this is a butcher shop and the dishes we ordered didn't contain much meat. Would eat again just to sample one of their meat dishes. Favorite Dish: Wild Game Lettuce Wraps Pretty tasty dish overall. However, it was a bit nutty and a bit too salty. Didn't have very complex flavors. Also got: Dai Due Breakfast It tasted fine at first, but strangely enough, I liked it less and less as I kept eating. Ended up not finishing the dish. Ambience I thought it was cool that this restaurant doubled as a butcher shop. The feel was definitely very unique, as there were slabs of meat on display as well as various dips and mixes for sale. Notes Sit outside if the weather is nice! The outdoor seating is very quiet and relaxing, and especially great for taking pics :) read more

Dai Due - Wild Game Lettuce Wraps- great choice! - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The restaurant setting is very warming and has a fun atmosphere. The menu consists mostly of Texas beef and I picked the Antelope which was perfectly prepared, medium rare. The wine list is good but most important was the server. Her name is Thuy. She is very pleasant and knows the menu well. She explained the various dishes which was very helpful. I highly recommend the restaurant. The setting is near the UT campus which gave it a good vibe. read more