Overall, this is a really nice place. The Centex Mezze board was a no-brainer and will be enjoyed again. I base my review on my meal alone: the 8oz wagyu burger. I love a good burger. Heck, I'll even love a bad one under the right conditions. So, when I pull up to a place than focuses on quality meats with big, beautiful brioche buns bandying about, you can bet on the words that will leave my lips once the waitstaff arrive. In the end, two of our party ordered the half-pounders to be cooked medium rare. Mine arrived cooked just over medium well, and over seasoned, with an overly forward salinity. My cohort's burger was raw along the midline, indicating that the meat was perhaps too cold before grilling. Given the difference in the two, I imagine that my patty had already assumed room temperature at the time of cooking, with only the other being tested for doneness. This phenomenon of raw-being-served-as-rare is not unique to Dai Due. In fact, it only ever seems to happen at premium places. But, I've had many $10 burgers that were properly cooked, as are my own, so it's well within reason to do so. For a $20 burger, this detail of doneness simply cannot be overlooked. I will no doubt return to DD and will, no doubt, have improved experiences. However, I will no longer be seeking my sacred allotment of bunned patties here; they simply do not have the chops. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Their food is top notch. My favorite thing to order is their Centex Breakfast meal. Also don't hesitate to try their coffee with tallow! It will change how you drink coffee! read more

We came here for dinner last Friday. What a great meal! We (4 of us total) shared the following... Bottle of blanc de blancs: Light and perfect to start. Bottle of the Tempranillo (can't remember the name): Amazing! Perfect and flavorful with a brown sugar finish. Yum! Supper Club menu (seafood offering): The Fish Ceviche to start, and the seafood stew... The stew was AMAZING! Beef Tartare and Venison Ceviche: Both were very similar. Tender and full of flavor. Crispy Pork Confit: My favorite thing on the menu. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. SO SO GOOD! Get this for sure. We all LOVED our meal... we will definitely come back here again, and again! read more

Dai Due - Beef tartare heaven! - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This review is for the butcher part only I made a special trip because I heard they had a butcher shop. Well they sort of due. They only have a VERY limited selection so if you are looking for a real butcher don't expect a selection of meats. Would have been nice if this information was on the website before I went for steaks. read more

Definitely an Austin favorite!! All of the menu items are excellent! The service is very friendly and welcoming and the setting is relaxing and enjoyable. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. I reserved a large table for a business meeting with many of my leaders, everyone was impressed and raved about the whole experience. Will definitely be back. read more

Off-the-hook amazing!!! Was my first time eating here, will not be my last. It's worth a drive from anywhere (like even El Paso! I'm lucky I only need to drive from G'town). It's a butcher shop/restaurant that practically oozes cool the minute you step in... but the kind of cool that's not trying for cool or trying too hard. Just cool that feels right, unpretentious, and warm. And then, don't even get me started on the menu! So creative and unusual and everything is made there and as local as they can possibly get it to be. I wanted about 7 different things but had to finally choose (a special shout-out to Maxx for superb service and for helping me choose the pastrami sandwich). Easily the best pastrami sandwich I've had anywhere (& I've had many, many)-- each element is beautifully perfect and wow, put all together it's nothing short of divine. The sauerkraut, the dressing, the cheddar, the MEAT. Ah, sweet bliss!! (Remember that old Joan Osborne song, "What if God was one of us?" Well, if she was one of us, she would eat here every day, y'all.) My brain, belly, and taste buds have all been supremely stimulated and satisfied at this gem of an eatery. Highly recommend it! Thanks for all your hard work and serious talent! The world needs happiness now more than ever. So thank you! read more

Visited mu sis-in-law for my husband's birthday and she took us to this fabulous eatery in east Austin. We got there early because we hadn't made a reservation and my sis-in-law was afraid we couldn't get in without one. So glad we arrived for 'happy hour' and got half price house wine (the red was great) and a half priced cold meat board - charcuterie at its best. Cold smoked meats, pates, sausages with pickled tomatoes and fresh toasted bread. Perfection! They serve only locally sourced food - so wild boar was on the menu and I loved it. Grilled with a perfect crust and hot tender center my chop was great. Seasonal veges - last night was cucumber salad and stewed okra. Both were picked and served the same day and they tasted it! Cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed the ambience, the food and, of course, great company. I hope to repeat this on a future visit to Austin. read more

I feel this place is a little bit overrated. I was really excited to check out this place after reading reviews online. But was disappointed about their food. We went for brunch as a group of 6 on sat morning. Pros: great service and good ambience. Cons: the food was just average. Among 6 of us, we ordered different dishes off the menu and it came out 4 dishes all had similar food like sweet potato, eggs cooked in the same way in 4 dishes... not enough varieties. the brunch tasted ok... my biscuit was really dry and too crunchy for me. read more

Dai Due - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant part recently reopened with a limited menu and limited seating in a cozy back patio under a canopy of grape vines and sour orange trees. A lovely setting for a beautiful meal. Their menu changes seasonally so I don't want to give specifics of the dishes we ate since they will likely not be available soon thereafter. However, we ordered most of the items from their menu that day. And as usual, everything was delicious. It is obvious that there is a lot of thought and inspiration behind every dish. And they are executed to perfection. read more

Best pork chop I have ever had! Damn good fries too. The chicken hearts were pretty good. I look forward to going back. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. read more

From NJ, first time in Austin. Lyft driver recommends and we owe him a larger tip. Better than described. Tracy and Caroline were the best. Tracy very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. She truly enhanced the dining experience for the 6 of us. The app boards were amazing and the dinners can't be beat. Rib eye was fantastic. Wrapped up with the salted caramel and peach cobbler. A must when you are in Austin!!! read more

Wow I am in Austin 1 time and my Airbnb is next to this butcher shop / supper club / not a supper club but actual restaurant. I walk in and saw all the amazing food fresh and cared for the right way. The butcher shop had some interestings meat choices. So I picked up the menu and I was so impressed. I wanted the rib eye but I ate so much BBQ instead I chose the roast chicken with mashed potatoes and greens. It was toasted right after I preserved it and I could taste the freshness and it was so juicy. The food was so farm to table fresh amazing. The restaurant has such a great vibe and everyone is pleasant and glad to offering you this food. read more

One of the best wild game restaurants around with a perfect upscale blend. Highly recommend the brunch menu too!

One word: iiiiiiinteresting. My coworker and I came here and was let down by the entire experience. We ordered some drinks (a Texan beer and a cocktail) and both were iiiiiiinteresting (read: weird). #keepaustinweird Then we had the chicken liver mousse which was hard to eat. Then we had the wild boar which was nothing what we expected. EH. I'd give the restaurant another shot, but this experience was 2/5. read more

TL:DR: Service so awful that even the delicious food isn't enough to make me return. You know how you find this amazing place with awesome food and you go there a bunch of times then you invite all your friends and they fuck it up and you end up apologizing on behalf of the place? Thanks for letting me look like an asshat Dai Due. I had been here half a dozen times with my boyfriend and had a pleasant time every time and I absolutely loved the food, it's incredible. I have tried the venison biscuits and gravy, the hash and the sweet potato sope. Every single dish was spot on amazing. I talked this place up so much that I brought 5 friends with me on Friday for brunch. Two friends arrived quite early and were seated. It was pretty quiet in there, they had a drink and some water. The rest of us arrived between 15-20 minutes later, found our friends and sat down. Where we were promptly ignored. No drinks, out of water, zero service. Glaringly looking around for our server - who nobody actually knew who it was since it had been so long since they had seen her. We sat there for an additional 20 minutes, with an empty water pitcher and empty glasses all around. Still no service. Finally after about a collective 45 minutes the server arrives. We start with coffees and drinks all around. The drinks arrived about 15 minutes later, the coffee never did. Waitress took orders, at this point we had been here probably 60 minutes. 60 minutes, to even be able to order. I know what you're thinking, smooth sailing from here right? Nope. 3 friends order the venison biscuits and gravy. The server says "Oh I think we just ran out of that." So I say "Oh gosh, can you double check?" she says "I just now overheard them say 86 the biscuits" How the fuck do you run out of biscuits one hour after you open. Biscuits are literally water and flour, how do you run out of that shit? So they change up their orders and the sever toddles off, we're expecting that she'll be right back with our coffee, drinks and water. Nope. She has disappeared yet again. She only finally makes it back when our food is ready. Now I will say that my sope was delicious! But the hash my friends got was overcooked, charred and really disappointing. Considering that I had enjoyed that dish multiple times before, that was a major downer. We never saw our server again after she dropped off the food. We would have really liked more coffee and drinks but she just never came back.. So we just finished our food and then proceeded to wait 30 more minutes for someone to check on us and give us checks. No one came, we eventually just had to flag down anyone we could get to. She said "oh you started with a different server." You have got to be kidding me here. read more

Boar is on the menu today! They have a combination of breakfast and lunch items. French toast, sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, burgers and more. We started with a cold meat boar appetizer that had a variety of meats with slices of bread and home made mustard dip. Very unique, but worth the exploration ; All of the meats were tasty and not gamey. For my main entree, I had their Blue Plate (red beans and rice). It had quite the helping of beans, but overall a nice flavorful and filling dish. The Andouille Sausage was soft and juicy too. We were so intrigued by everything up to this point so we decided to have dessert. I had the butterscotch pudding and boy was it good! It came in a little mason jar that someone in my party described as 'cute'. Be on the lookout in this place, because you'll never know who will stop by. Franklin (Franklin BBQ) sat at the table next to us.. seemed like a swell dude. Waiters are friendly and parking is moderate in the back! read more

It was our first time here- we came for brunch. We shared the donut- it was fantastic. Then we had the house meat plate. I was impressed by everything. All well seasoned and balanced. Would have liked more mustard though. I ate the dai due breakfast my wife had the sope. My grits were under seasoned but as a whole I thought it a pretty good meal. My wife liked the sope- I had a few bites of that too and it was really tasty. Just a heads up though, if you sit outside you will get swarmed by flies- really bad. Not sure there is anything they could do about that. We will go back and we would recommend dai due to friends. read more

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This may be my favorite restaurant in Austin. Everything on the menu is delicious, and the ingredients are as consciously sourced as possible. Every staff member is kind and very knowledgeable about what they are serving. Beautiful outdoor patio too. read more

I love this place. The people, the food, the drink, and the atmosphere is all terrific. I am grateful to have this place so close to home, especially during covid. You can order groceries from them along with food and wine from their dining menu. I HIGHLY recommend the burger and garlic fried potatoes when they have them on the menu. read more

Dai Due's brunch menu seems to be a very traditional American affair, infused with "exotic" meats and with a heavy nod towards broths. There has been a lot of research on the medical benefits of broth, and for a long time broth was simply what was left over after you cooked the food. That's a topic unto itself, but kudos to Dai Due for bringing broth to the forefront. We walked in past the butcher counter, which inexplicably is also a bakery/butcher shop (?). In any event, we walked in and my wife spotted a xihuacan cheese croissant, which was mind-blowing. Our table of four quickly devoured it, and attempted to order another one, only to find they were sold out. Boo. I can heartily recommend the cemita ahogada. I handily won "meal roulette" with that dish, despite not knowing exactly what I was ordering. Basically it's a carnitas sandwich, cut in half, with both halves face down in a bit of broth. And that broth, oh that broth...it might be the most intriguing, complex broth I've ever had. Hearty and sweet gives way to just the right amount of heat with a slight, slight sour finish. It reminded me a bit of Pinkberry, oddly enough, where you have the first bite and ask yourself "Do I like this?" Only to find, five minutes later, that the entire bowl is gone. Speaking of sour notes... The bacon manages to be limp, despite being thick cut and burnt to a crisp. We ordered a table pancake, which turns out to be a gigantic, puffy, disappointing dough disc. One "pancake" is more than enough for a table of four. If you mix the fruit in and just eat the perimeter it's crispy and decently flavored. But the center mass, the bulk of the pancake, is dense, doughy and flavorless. Our friend ordered the CenTex breakfast, which seemed like the traditional eggs/grits/toast that you can find anywhere. His comment? "It's what you would expect." For $15, I'd expect a little bit more. My wife ordered the sweet potato sope, which she liked, but to be honest, she was eyeing my ahogada the entire time. It's clear that Dai Due doesn't have their liquor license, but they make up for it with a pretty expansive beer and wine selection. I'm not a wine guy, so I can't speak to that part of the menu, but the beer selection is...odd. It's heavily stacked with porters and stouts, which seems an odd pairing. When I'm having my heavy meat and soup entree, I don't want an equally heavy beer. To be fair, there are a few ales and even a saison or two in there, but I'd think you'd want to be heavy on the IPAs here to balance out the dishes. They do offer very large serving (1Litre !!) table beers, which is a pretty great concept that I've not seen executed anywhere else....or maybe it's just a clever re-branding of a pitcher of beer. Would I come back? Eh, maybe. At least for brunch, the menu isn't innovative enough to make me a a regular, though I know they rotate their offerings with the seasons, so this would be a place to hit up two or three times a year, just to see what they're offering up. read more

Chad's eSCAPE Review. Service (3). The service wasn't great but I am not sure if it was suppose to be. It is actually a butcher shop I think. There were many people on site working, but lunch service wasn't the primary focus. Cost (4). Extremely inexpensive menu with some great wild boar and German traditional lunch options. I think they may even undercharge a bit for what they provide. Atmosphere (5). This is very interesting b/c from the outside, it is very unattractive and it has a name that is somewhat confusing or undefined in my mind. I did know it was a butcher shop, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The parking really stinks and the parking lot was tiny. Once we finally wedges ourselves into a spot, we entered the location and holy smokes. Not what we expected at all. Very cool. Ceiling to floor windows, a full up butcher shop where you could actually watch the meat being hoisted into the butcher area, great seating, a bar. Very Austin like and unique. Palate (4). I got the wild boar lettuce wraps and they were amazing. My colleagues got a German Meatloaf special and they were impressed as well. I would like to try a few other things. Everything Else (3). They gave us very tiny water glasses which always annoys me and the menu options were somewhat limited. Other than that though, what a neat and different experience. There is an outdoor seating area I'd like to try next time. It's worth a repeat visit. read more

Wanted to try something new so I had the wild boar confit in boar broth...the only reason I pump the brakes going there again tomorrow and getting the exact same thing is to see how far down this rabbit hole of yum goes by trying another dish. The bar tender literally told me I couldn't go wrong ordering anything on the menu and based on tonight, my money's on she's right. read more

Currently my favorite restaurant in Austin. Has some of the best food I've eaten anywhere, including NYC restaurants. 1) The food is very high quality and delicious - I especially love brunch options - hash bowl, pancake, salads, simple eggs and bacon, pastries - all of it delicious! 2) Great interior design and space - love the ambience - warm and inviting but classy and sophisticated too. 3) BACON - Their bacon is hands down the best I've ever had. read more

Ohmygawd. This is one of my favorite restaurants in ATX!! My go-to's are the Sourdough Pancake (always topped with whatever delicious fruits are in season) and their burgers (again, made out of whatever amazing meats they have available) for Brunch, and their Shank and Chicken Hearts (yes, actual chicken hearts) for dinner! Their menu is constantly changing, so don't get set on one thing before going! But no matter what, whatever you get will be AMAZING. read more

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Such an interesting concept...a butcher shop and a restaurant with a highly creative menu. There were three of us and we each had something different, fish, wild boar and foie gras. The presentation was stunning and the flavors delicate and not at all gamey. It was freezing the night we were there. I'd like to come back on a cool evening and sit on the very cute back patio. If you are a bit of an adventurous eater, give this place a try. If you are a picky eater or don't like the unusual, this may not be the best choice for you. read more

So delicious and pleasant and I want to return immediatly to try the rest of the menu! I met a friend for brunch here around 11 AM on a Saturday and we were able to be seated right away (just 1 or 2 tables open). Started with coffee that was deep and rich (and came with a cute tiny jar for sugar), and then had the Centex Breakfast with perfect over easy eggs, venison breakfast sausage, creamy grits and sweet potatoes and a perfectly moist and crumbly biscuit. Loved the breakfast, it tasted incredibly fresh and well seasoned, and wanted to try every other dish. My friend had the sourdough pancake which was delicious and more like a dutch baby/clafoutis than a flapjack. Atmosphere was slightly loud but the excellent service and great decor easily made up for it! read more

Dai Due - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been really impressed with my last few meals at Dai Due. The mezze plate is always creative and delicious, and the servers have been attentive, friendly and thoughtful. I love sitting outside on their cute back patio too. Finally, the desserts are out of this world. If they still have the Basque cake when you go, it's a must try. read more

Fast to go service. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The best food I've had all year. 10/10 they didn't miss from the genuine waygu burger down to the house made sauces The atmosphere of the restaurant seemed cozy and inviting , can't wait to dine in next time. read more

Inspiring to see what can be done with wild game. Motivated to hunt and cook more wild pig!

Amazing food and fascinating place - highly recommend! I first heard of Dai Due on the MeatEater podcast, where the owner was a guest discussing his approach to exclusively Texan ingredients prepared in some of the common and re-imagined methods of the peoples of Texas from the last couple centuries (Mexican, German, Czech, Polish, Cajun, etc.). Dai Due is an artisan butcher/deli in addition to a restaurant, and they serve beef, pork, venison, wild boar, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish in addition to vegetables, fruits, wine, and beer - again all from Texas, so seasonally available or preserved. I can generally take or leave the eating local concept restaurants, but with the wide range of ingredients, including wild game this hunter and home cook was very interested to see how this would turn out, and I wasn't disappointed. I got there for happy hour and got a great deal on an interesting agave beer and a great charcuterie board sampling the sausages, roast beef, pickled okra, and pickled green beans from the deli along with grilled rye bread and a spicy prepared mustard - all fantastic! The Supper Club meal of the night was a perfectly beer battered Black Drum with sweet potato fries - the latter slightly greasy but still good - plus a really flavorful dipping sauce. It also came with your choice of dessert (I went lemon custard cake) and a coffee/herbal tea. Service was great - prompt, informed, great recommendations, etc. The open kitchen includes true wood-fired grills and a meat rail to the active deli, though it sounds like they generally don't move carcasses during meal time. Not a cheap meal, though there were less expensive choices on the menu I could have gone with. All in all it was well worth it, and I'll plan to return the next chance I get. read more

An amazing little place that makes me sad to be back in LA. Their menu changes daily based on what's fresh and in season, but at the same time they have specials that they offer on certain days of the week. I came in on Tuesday for the Waygu burger, and again on Sunday for their fried chicken special The Waygu burger was excellent. Incredibly juicy and tender, with grease literally dripping from the burger with every bite. I was a bit surprised that it was served on a cutting board with any lip to catch the juices, but then i realized that it was getting soaked into the onion rings that were served with the burger, which just made the onion rings that much better! The fried chicken was also great. Usually I think of fried chicken as a sort of fast/comfort food, so it's quite a treat to see what people can do when they take the concept of fried chicken, refine it just a little bit, and turn it into a gourmet meal. One thing I was quite impressed with is that their local sourcing includes their beverage selection. As a result they make their own drinks in lieu of soda's. While they're not carbonated, they're still amazing. I can't remember exactly what I had but it was some sort of lemon lime drink that wasn't overly sweet yet still refreshing. One quick note on pricing, if you look at the online sample menu, the items that seem unusually expensive are probably meant for two people. It doesn't always specify "serves two" but the waiter will explain the portion sizes when you arrive. For the quality of the food, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. read more

I start to salivate in the parking lot, as the smell of wood and lovingly smoked meats hits my brain like a drug. Well crafted, original, earthy, lovely, savory, tender, farm fresh, and oh so special... this place is an East Texas farmhouse twist on traditional smoked meats. Love it. Don't miss the tallow coffee, and get your napkin ready for the cemita ahogado. read more

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Oh my goodness. We love this place! The creativity with wild game recipes is mind blowing. The desserts are to die for! I grew up with wild game and it was "gamey". That's not the case here. Try it! You will not be disappointed! It's beer and wine wine only, no liquor. read more

I want to say I came here, got overwhelmed with the eclectic artisans menu, chose the strawberry sandwich desert, ate it, then went home. All the raving reviews got me excited to try a new restaurant. But it didn't happen like that. I came there, with a 2 week reservation for his birthday. Booth, I requested. I came, they said our booths were booked for larger parties. So we sat in the middle area, you know the place where you're sitting across from your romantic partner about to have a romantic birthday meal, and instead, you have better luck with your next door neighbors whose elbows you're practically rubbing at this point. I feel snotty today, ok? I don't celebrate my significant other's birthday every year.. just once every couple years, and this is the year. I asked the woman if we could have the empty booth ahead of us (there were two). She said they were reserved. She offered the outside seating. Awkward outside seating, feasting with flies in tropical moisty weather. Really brings out the romance of Austin. It's ok, at least now I can hear him. We order the Mediterranean appetizer and it's interesting. My favorite thing was the pita, which re-heats well. The sausage was made with yogurt. Interesting and not tasty like the preservative infused sausages I'm more acquainted with. I just ate grounded foliage for $22. Special occasions only. Wagyu tartare was most interesting. Then we shared the beef rib. I found out I don't like honey on my beef rib, not like that. I also don't like sopas. I also don't like sweet stuff on my savory. Then I had the ice-cream cake and all was well. Unfortunately, I had such an uncomfortable seating arrangement to begin with, despite the booking, that now I'm second guessing "reservations" in general. Food was a let down, and there was not much effort to creating an extra ordinary experience. All I asked Dai Due was just a little sparkle on his special day. Try it out if you're feeling fancy. I'll tell you that you might leave feeling not-so-fancy. It's unfortunate that it was such a cute place. read more

Decided at the last minute on a Friday night to go out for dinner. SXSW was in town and we couldn't get reservations anywhere. Stopped by Dai Due right at opening and we were the only ones in the restaurant. They even seated us 10 minutes before opening. The staff is extremely welcoming. Our waiter Scott was very helpful and knowledgeable. He pointed us in the direction of a jumbo pork rib chop which we shared along with a couple of sides. While we were awaiting our meal to arrive he suggested a most excellent empanada as an appetizer. The crust was golden brown crispy and delicious an the accompanying chutney was an excellent pairing. He also took the time to explain the wine list and suggested a very good local red wine that paired very nicely with the whole meal. The pork chop was perfectly cooked tender, juicy, and had the most amazing flavor. For sides we shared the ash hominy and grits with house picked jalapeño, Stryk Farms local raw cheddar, and Cotija cheese and the Potatoes Caroline. OMG stunning! This amazing meal was brought to completion with a delightful homemade peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream and a brown butter sauce accompanied by French press coffee. Only one word describes this whole experience magnifique!!!! Just so you know my wife and I are excellent cooks at home and it is exceedingly rare that we even find a restaurant that comes close to our standards but this place has exceeded them! Your go to place in Austin for top notch food and service using local ingredients. This is farm to table dining in its quintessence and my hats off to the Chef and all of the staff. Be sure to stop by the in house butcher shop before leaving! read more

A little too pretentious already? I don't even know what the food is like, I never even had a chance to get past the snobbery policing the front door. I made a reservation on Opentable for 3 people. I realize that the odd number is difficult with it being a small space. The only opening they had was 9:15 pm. I jumped on it and planned to go. I wanted to have a night out with a couple of girlfriends and had been dying to go for dinner. It's just a 4 minute walk away from my house, even more a reason to try it. I called to make sure 3 people was going to work with it being a late reservation. When I looked at Opentable a couple of hours before, I guess I fat fingered it and freaked out. It only said two. That phone call just set the tone for the entire evening. Never got her name, but boy did she make it a point to sound so inconvenienced. If it wasn't going to work out, I got it. I would have tried for some other time. She checked the books and came back and said that she could only do 3 at 9:45. She said they had a full bar when I mentioned coming up there prior to see if MAYBE a table would clear up. It was a breezy 102 degrees outside and she was insistent on seating us outside. I stayed strong. I wanted the dining room. We got up there. Now there were two hostesses, the bitchy resting face had doubled. The only place to wait was outside. Again, the persistence with wanting us to be seated outside. We said we'd have a couple of drinks and wait. Guess what? There was no full bar. Just beer and wine. Not only that, they only had counter space for those dining. So. You can't go to the bar and buy a drink, wait inside for a table or evidently have a smile on your face to be taken seriously. They sat us pretty quickly, after mentioning that we were here for a "pretty late dinner". The table was right in front of the door. That's not the problem though. It was right in clear view of the prying eyes of the big balls of sunshine who had been so "gracious" since the beginning. How uncomfortable. I was just in utter shock and wasn't about to drop any money here. So my friends and I just looked at each other with our deflated faces and just got up and left. Walked right out the door. I won't go here again. This is Austin. We eat, live and breathe community. Good luck. read more

Holy Moly, what an adorable spot! I was so excited to try this brick and mortar and my expectations were met by their awesome service, incredible fried chicken & fantastic sweet potato pie(made by a local baker). We ordered the fried chicken (off the supper club menu), their queso (comes with warm tortillas) and their mushroom dish + a sweet potato pie. I was so impressed with how moist the chicken was on the inside yet crispy on the outside. Might be the best fried chicken I've had in Austin yet. If the sweet potato pie is still on the menu, get it! It was my favorite part of the meal. read more

Let me start with a disclaimer: I am aware that Dai Due is a butcher shop, which of course by nature favors meat eaters. As a vegetarian, I know my expectations must take a drastic nosedive when entering the land of carnivores. But even still, a truly good restaurant caters to all of its patrons. And on this front especially, Dai Due ranked seriously unimpressive and ultimately left so much to be desired. Sure the atmosphere is trendy and the food is supposed to be "farm to table" style. A plus and a plus. But when I asked the server if there was anything vegetarian on the menu, or even if the chef could prepare a few vegetables, she gave me a very short and sharp "no," without consulting the chef or even recommending a salad for me. It was as good as a "go home, we have nothing for your kind here!" This was especially deceitful and frustrating because my company's dishes came with potatoes! And I'm wildly confident that if I poked my head around to the kitchen, I'd find a head of lettuce lurking in the corner at the very least. My party split a supper club meal and was also very underwhelmed with their course. Especially when taking into account that getting a reservation here is as infrequent as Halley's comet, I'd recommend elsewhere. read more

Horrible, traumatizing and triggering experience. I complained a lot, loudly and firmly about it, the owner refunded me which made me glad as it was bad, really bad. Thanks to this experience I will no longer dine out in Austin Texas. I will carefully source all my foods and cook everything myself. Thank you for reimbursing me. Dea read more