I have very fond memories of Dai Due not just because of it's great food and atmosphere, but because it was one of the first restaurants my wife and I ate at when we first moved to Austin several years ago! I've returned countless times over the years, and each visit has been consistently delicious and amazing.
Dai Due is Austin farm-to-table food at it's best! What strikes me the most about Dai Due's food is how clean it is. I've always left on a very full belly but never feeling gross or heavy. It's a testament to their commitment to high quality, organic, locally sourced foods and love they put into every dish. From original drinks like their Black Yaupon Iced Tea (yum!) to the Beef fat french fries (double yum!), this is everything quintessential Austin in a restaurant you could want.
Biscuits and gravy ain't your momma's biscuits and gravy, as Dai Due's twist on it, includes nilgai antelope breakfast sausage. I don't even know what that is, but it's DELICIOUS and you must try it! Hot, flaky, made from scratch biscuits, with the antelope sausage that give a smokey, rich flavor.
Sour dough pancakes are to die for and offer a unique, fresh take on a streusel. Apple syrup, cheddar ricotta, and brown-butter pecan is a unique flavor combination that will satisfy both your sweet and savory cravings. Fluffy, hot, and fresh, can't beat 'em!
If you're a meat-eater and love being adventurous, than anything wild boar you must have here! The Grilled Wild Boar Filipino Longanisa with garlic rice, eggplant salad, fried onions, fried egg and chives, is incredible and a nice-sized filling dish.
Sourdough with butter and jam is simply the perfect breakfast compliment to whatever you're having as your main course. Simple, but so delicious. The incredibly smooth and creamy butter paired with fresh jam you spread on hot, flaky, fresh sourdough bread makes my soul happy. Chef's kiss!
No matter what you order here, do not skip out on the in-house made Tallow-fried donut holes! These donut holes rival any major donut spot in the Austin surrounding area, including Round Rock Donuts glazed donuts, which is saying a lot! They have a more natural, frosty white glaze color, and a weighty thickness to them, so every bite feels is full and robust, but not overwhelming. Pairing this with a fresh cup of coffee gives you the perfect sugar + caffeine combo to get your day going.
The interior can be a bit tight, but families of four and larger parties can be seated comfortably at booths easily. Service is always on point and friendly, with wait staff very attentive and on time with refilling your water, taking your order, and making sure your food service is flowing at a good pace. There is also some outside seating under a covered patio area, so you can enjoy your food without getting sun-crisped.
Atmosphere is a foodie's delight :) Lively, fun, lots of beautiful wood decor, a full bar, and even an attached butcher's shop at the far end of the restaurant! You can eat your food, then buy your favorite cut of meat to take home!
If you're curious about the best of Austin's farm-to-table scene, Dai Due is the place to start. Your taste buds will thank you over and over again! read more