Never disappoints, love how fresh the menu options are and the ne w additives every time we return! Great place for date night or dinner with friends! read more

This place is teetering between a 3 and a 4 star restaurant. The food is really good but the service is lacking and the wine list leaves something to be desired. Food in order of preference: tartare is the best, then queso flameado, green beans and then the tuna dish. Their sourdough is terrific! However the service is slow and comes with a bit of attitude. Seems like this place has some growing up to do. read more

I'm constantly at odds with this place. I love love love the atmosphere, but everything following is a bit anticlimactic. Service: We've gave up sitting in the dining room after one experience with the staff and tables. They two tops are on TOP of each other...so much so that a couple next to us leaned over and starting asking us what we were eating. I appreciate their interest, but we didn't really want to chat with our neighbors. Our server, who wasn't the pinnacle of hygiene, basically made up answers to questions he couldn't answer. The Madeira and soda was recommended as an aperitif, but he said nah, it's better as a digestif...which I found odd ... if the chef wants it as an aperitif, wouldn't you just go along with that? We like the bar better, the service is prompt and the bartender is knowledgeable. Those bar stools though...ugh, get me a massage after! Food: I tried the venison tartar once and it lacked flavor. It was so chewy it was hard to stomach and the empanadas were overcooked. Ever since going there the first time, we've stuck to the charcuterie board, which is fine, but nothing groundbreaking. Had lunch once, and while the kimchi and kale and rice were good, I could make it at home. My fellow diner had the biscuits and sausage..I'm from the deep south and let me say the gravy and biscuits were delish, but that piece of sausage was a travesty! Thinner than anything I ever saw! Drinks: Madeira and sodas day and night! Best best best thing ever. It's a neighborhood place and that's cool, but for what we've enjoyed for dinner, we'll likely hold off for fear of breaking the bank. We'll stick to our meats, our madeira's, and our lunches. read more

Bring money. Lots of money. And be prepared for a reward. This place keeps its promises. We should have skipped the appetizers (the main courses were more than enough) but what?! Elk ceviche, that's what. Grilled quail stuffed with chorizo, that's what. I love creative appetizers and Dai Due impressed me. We went for Friday seafood (supper for 2 is their schtick) and were treated to whole pompano. Probably the best fish I've enjoyed at any restaurant in Austin or either coast. Vegetables were plentiful and exceptional. Dessert was not needed but included and the lemon pie was again, exceptional. Wine and craft beer were well chosen and priced about right. Ambiance was loud, gentrified east Austin hipster. Parking was a royal pain; see previous sentence. Overall, Dai Due was well worth the wait and I'll definitely be back. read more

Well, slap me with a sourdough and call me Impressy. We came in friday night and was seated right away on the lovely patio, underneath the grape vines. The server was very suggestive and actually excited to be doing his job. (which is extremely rare in Austin) We split the boar confit and the shrimp - both were incredible. We ordered a couple sides to and the portions were quite generous and had enough to take home for another meal basically. We were stuffed. They have an excellent 11 percent pilsner on tap too for 5 bucks. I had like 3 of em and she had one. Bill came out to about 100 - not too shabby at all. I can't wait to back and try the supper club read more

Open fire pit, mason jars full of preserved awesomeness, brick and wood features for decor. This place has a very cool vibe. We experienced freeze dried crickets for the 1st time (they're quite good - akin to Bacon bits). Loved the pepper stuffed with boar meat over arugula. Appreciated the attention of our bartender, Clinton. Downsides: only two 1. The commitment to local "everything" extended to wine as well and the red options were lousy 2. Definitely a hipster draft beer selection. 6 total choices but three were sours and two were IPAs. Not really the best choices for pairing with food that has as much going on as this restaurant does read more

Always excellent and highly recommended. The staff are nice and the food is elevated to a standard of excellence you don't always see. Fantastic selection of top-quality meats and a quaint east side shop. Can't wait to try supper club! Do recommend! read more

The food here is always good, but this review is more a complaint about the service. EVERYONE has an attitude here. They act like doing their job is the biggest inconvenience in the world even when the place is totally dead. Also, the patio is not dog friendly, just as a tip for people bringing their dogs. You'll be asked to leave after a long explanation of why the not open kitchen on the patio means they can't have dogs and not offered an apology. I get that's a rule but it would be nice if there was signage, considering I've NEVER been on a patio that wasn't dog friendly. read more

This is not what I expected my first visit to Dai Due to be like at all. I had heard so many great things and was beyond hyped to try it. An Instagram post showing off their double wagyu cheeseburger was what enticed me to finally come check the restaurant out. The burger looked incredible in the photo and I made reservations immediately. We walked in and were seated promptly. Our server was awkward to interact with at times and never really even asked us if we were ready to order. She made small talk and then gave us a blank stare which was followed by an uncomfortable silence. After 10 seconds or so we just started listing our orders to break the silence. Weird. When the burger arrived it looked exactly like it did in the Instagram post, which gave me high hopes. My hopes burned and went straight to hell as soon as I took my first bite. Both patties were cooked 5 levels over "well done" and were almost completely a charred black color. To make this worse, the entire burger was so salty that I physically could not force myself to take another bite after a while. I know for a fact this was not a one-off mistake because we ordered three of these and they were all identical. The fried potatoes that came on the side were really difficult to eat and were accompanied by an extremely confusing condiment that looked like raspberry preserves but tasted like corn. At the end of our meal our server actually forgot about the desserts we ordered, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise because we were ready to get out of there ASAP. I'm glad the food was a special price due to it being the restaurant's anniversary. I would have rammed my head through a wall if I had paid full price for such a low quality dining experience. Literally ANY fast food burger gushing with GMOs would have been better. The two individuals at the host's stand were so friendly but the rest of this visit was a complete nightmare. read more

Yummy. Can't believe it's taken me so long to eat at the closest restaurant to my house. Made a reservation for 6:45, and we were a little late, but they were very gracious about it. Our server brought water immediately, and he recommended a wine for me that my friend joined me in. We probably should've gotten a bottle. Hindsight. Everything pretty much sounded good, but we decided to get a meat board, the wild boar confit, and the summer beans. Finished the night with cobbler. The meat board gave us quite a selection of meats, some pickled beets, and yummy mustard. They refilled our toasted rye bread. Wish there had been some cheese, but hard to complain. It was delicious. The wild board had a nice almost crisp top, but we could easily cut it with a fork in its meaty broth. Very tasty. Beans were good and still had snap. I had been craving cobbler and I would've rubbed this one on my face if it weren't undignified. We were there for probably three hours just talking and laughing, and no one ever even attempted to rush us out. I won't go frequently, but it is definitely a new option for me in my hood. read more

Venison Hot Dogs. Biscuits & Gravy w/ Venison Breakfast Sausage. Sourdough Pancake w/ Strawberries. One of thee BEST tasting hot dogs I've EVER had. That pancake was SMACKIN'!! Thoroughly enjoyed being able to see them butcher an animal. This place KNOWS their meat! LOVE the décor & layout of the restaurant. read more

We went for dinner for the first time on a Tuesday night and were blown away. First, we didn't have a reservation and went on a whim. I thought we would for sure end up at the bar or waiting but they had a table for us! From the outside of the little shopping strip the restaurant is located in, the shop seems like it would be much smaller. But it feels spacious due the higher ceilings and has a fun interior. The front of the store houses the butcher which I will definitely have to be back to hit up (they had a tasty looking tri tip and an aged porterhouse in the cooler case that looked good. Plus schmaltz and lard which I've been trying to find recently!). Our server was nice enough to explain the menu for us since it was our first time. We weren't drinking that night, so we ordered the Cara Cara orange shrub and ginger lemonade for drinks. If their non-alcoholics drinks were as tasty as those I can only imagine how good the cocktails are. We decided on the sweet and sour fried oysters and giant beef rib. The oysters were deliciously crisp and the accompanying sauce was flavorful without overpowering the oysters. The best thing ever was the beef rib! Holy cow that thing is massive. And delicious. Like fall off the bone tender with lots of smokey flavor. The accompanying potatoes were good too. I'm glad the server told us the beef rib easily feeds 2-3 people because we would've ordered more and the beef rib alone left us stuffed. In summary, the beef rib is amaze-balls. Will be back soon to try some of the other items and try the super club. The night we went the featured item was chorizo stuffed octopus which did not appeal to me, but I love a good prix fixe menu! read more

Dai Due - Get.the.beef.rib. Picture taken after we dug into it because couldn't wait. Not as pretty as when they put it down. - Butcher Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fried egg, pork belly on brioche - Finally had on saturday morning after drooling over their newslettters for months. Husband had the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits aren't my idea of biscuits (I'm from north carolina and my feelings about biscuits are like some people's feelings about BBQ [passionate]) but, everything was super excellent! The egg sandwich was amazing. We will both be back for a repeat performance. You should definitely get on their mailing list. I love what they are about. read more

Yes! Legit. I don't generally care about local product, organic, free range, etc. But these folks do it right and without pretense. We had a wide sampling of meats: tartare, pate, sausage, carpaccio, cold cuts and such. All local. Wine; local. Great beer selections, an ever changing menu to accommodate local harvest and ranching trends. And our server/bartender truly knew what he was talking about. This place is very cool and laid back with smart casual decor. Overall one of the best dining experiences in Austin. Thumbs up! Way up! If you dig interesting meat goods interestingly prepared you're not likely to be disappointed. (There is room for the vegetarian here as well) read more

Omg, so good! I came in with my husband last Saturday. We didn't have a reservation and had to wait awhile but it was well worth it. The meats were delicious, and I was happy about such a wide variety of Texas wines that were offered. Our service was excellent! Stephanie was our server and guided us through the wine list and the menu like a pro! Def worth checking out! read more

WOW! This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I went for brunch and can't wait to go for lunch and dinner. I ordered the American Breakfast- 2 eggs, a delicious homemade biscuit and jam, venison sausage (AMAZING), potatoes, and a side of bacon (ALL THE MEATS!). The bacon is unreal. The perfect texture, the perfect blend of smoky and sweet and not too salty. The decor is really modern but also cozy and warm and the service was great. We only waited about 10 minutes for a table and there was complimentary coffee while we waited. Dai Due you are perfect in every way!!! read more

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This was one of my favorite places I've ever been to in Austin. The service was prompt, which was amazing since we had dinner on a Saturday night, without reservations. The wait staff was knowledgable on all of the fares, and paired our drinks with the supper club menu quite nicely. I also liked that they provided snifters of beer for my girlfriend to try, because she is usually picky when it comes to her brew house. All of the meats were choice cut, and we slept very well following the protein coma we had succumbed to. And the tapas plate as an appetizer allowed us to try some things we had never had before. The favorite of the night was the pecan romesco with grilled bread, and the chicken liver boudin. It was also nice to finally have a porkchop with some fat on it, unlike the crap you get at the store. We will definitely be returning for the supper club. read more

This review is only about the "sausage biscuits and gravy". I think it is the best I have ever had. The sausage is in a patty form. It is slightly sweet and obviously fresh. The biscuits are pretty good and the gravy is good. I think the sausage patty is the star. Try it if you go to the farmers market at Republic Square read more

Amazing food and wonderful service! One of the best meals I have had in Austin. I got the catfish!

Went here for brunch today and was very satisfied. I got the cemita ahogada and it was delicious it had a very good taste and texture profile. The pecan cake was good as well only thing I could say was the cremé anglaise was a bit too watery. The cake itself was good though. Highly recommend you stop by if you are in Austin Texas. A bang for your buck! read more

Excellent food and service. Unassuming from the outside and wasn't sure it was open. Had the Sweet Potato Sopa with wild boar. Fantastic. read more

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I have been here 3 times and Dai Due has been fantastic every time. The food is amazing; high quality, creative, presented beautifully. The space is cozy and welcoming, homey. I havr not checked out the deli side yet, I've only ever come for brunch and like I said, it's worth coming back to. Noteworthy items are the deli hash and the Centex breakfast. My boyfriend treats me to this lovely place every once in awhile and I get so excited every time! Come hungry. read more

I am new to Austin, so I jumped on Yelp for a recommendation for a carnivore. Boy, am I glad I chose Dai Due! I will be returning. We came for lunch on a very rainy day... I want to come again and sit out on their patio, it looks awesome, they have what appear to be grapevines growing on the overhead covering! Next time. I was very impressed with the food. We ordered on the recommendation of our server, and I am glad we did. I had the pastrami and my husband had the wild boar tamales. I had never had wild boar, and was concerned that it may be gamey, but was insured by our server that it was delicious. She was right. It was delicious. We finished with the butterscotch pudding. Pure. Heaven. Our servers, Alison and Alexa, were fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. I will be back to try dinner. read more

Extremely extremely over priced. $15/lb for crawfish, how is that justified???? Austin is 7 hours from Louisiana, they don't even charge this much for crawfish in Cali... read more

Decided to celebrate my other half's birthday here and with the combo of attentive, professional service, incredible food, we couldn't have been more pleased. The restaurant doubles as a meat market, and our choices were all cooked to delicious perfection. And even though neither of us had ever had the chance to try "whipped lard," this has to be the Mecca thereof. The adage "Don't knock it until you try it just may have been the source for it. This amazing place has been added to our list of venues for a memorable experience. read more

oh dear lord... the chicken liver pate tasted like it was made by angels. I had read about the hype of this place and truthfully, I was a bit suspicious. I've been away for a few months and thought I would find it good, but not great. This place is great, and even more great. The chicken pate this week had a peach gelee on top. It held its own against the best stuff I recently had in Europe.... I also recently had a nice pate from Empire State South in Atlanta and thought it was one of the best I had ever had... until I tasted Dai Due. Screw a tab at a bar... I want a tab here. read more

One of my favorite places in town. Atmosphere is lovely & the food is top notch. Also the charcuterie is fantastic .....you can get all kinds of yummy things to go including fabulous sourdough bread. read more

Great service, yummy food. Also, portions are surprisingly big. Be prepared to roll home. The servers have all seemed passionate about the food, giving lots of information about it's origins and preparations. The menu is always changing, but If you're there on a night where they have the grilled pork neck, get it. The cut is tender, flavorful, and makes you wonder why pork neck isn't all the rage. read more

Phenomenal. I saw a short video online about Jesse Griffiths and knew we had to try this place. One of the best meals I've had, hands down. Started with the cold meat board, every component was spot on. Then we shared the medium pork porterhouse (perfect amount if you're really hungry or sharing and there's a large portion as well). We are almost always steak people but could give up red meat for this. We also ordered the braised greens and the mashed red potatoes as sides. For desert we split the carrot and pecan torte and a couple of great dessert wines. Service was perfect. Our waitress kept the water and wine glasses full and was responsible for recommending the pork (forever in her debt...) The butcher shop was amazing looking as well. Next visit to Austin I'll bring my cooler to fill up. read more

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I like this farm stand. I picked up a few things from them on my last visit to the farmer's market. I placed the order beforehand online from an email they sent me. I am on their email list so every week I get to see what their offering are and pre-order what I want to pick up. I ordered thick slab back from from them, as well as blood sausage, cajeta, and pork sausage. Everything was excellent. Well, I didn't personally try the blood sausage because I don't eat that, but hubby was pleased. They also have offering for eating there and, after taking some stuff home, I am looking forward to trying their ready to eat next time I'm there. read more

Love the experience. You know you are getting a great cut of meat. One of the better pork loins I've had. Simple seasonings with a big taste. Portion sizes are huge. Four stars because it's pricey. Hard to get out of here for under $60/person with a drink. read more

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I'm a longtime fan of Dai Due, since we went to Jesse's supper clubs and classes 6-7 years ago. He puts his heart and soul into this restaurant and he provides a valueless gift to Austin in the process. When we walked in, they were butchering a side of hog in the front, and I felt like I had jumped back in time. Various pickled vegetables and spices portend the rainbow of flavors to come. A hive of workers attend to details such as plump fresh loaves of bread. The inside has tall green booths and lots of red brick and you can see the kitchen and the inside of the butcher shop, so there is lots of visual stimulation and lots of celebration of cooking and food. The butcher shop provides superb stocks for sauces and soups and also sells aged meats. Frozen, their sauce can be an ongoing resource for a home cook to dip by the spoonful as needed. Back to the restaurant. Our server was amicable and helpful with recommendations. We went for brunch two days in a row and on both days after we got our food she seemed slightly less available, but it was very busy during both times. I ordered the Croque Madam which is like a Croque Monsieur with Mornay sauce and an egg. I couldn't get enough of the Mornay sauce! The cooks nailed the egg texture perfectly where the yolk had just started to gel on the outside with plenty of runny yolk on the inside. We'll be back, soon - I hope. read more

Order a verity of items and share with the table. All very good food. We went for ladies night and had the ladies steak. Granted not the best cut but the waiter was honest about it up front. The flavors were great and cooked perfectly. The wine on tap is very tasty and highly recommend the red wine with the steak! Love the atmosphere and the friendly staff. read more

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Flat out fantastic place! Just had brunch there with my wife & a cousin. Between us, we got the sourdough pancakes, Yturria Ranch casserole, and the pastrami sandwich. Every single thing was 5-stars! I would easily order any of those items again. Service was also excellent & the interior ambiance and back patio ambiance & decor were all fantastic. Definitely put this place on your "must visit" list. read more

Our starters and main course were great. We had the sourdough bread, pork chop and wagyu strip steak. Desserts were also good. They feature Texas wines which is nice. Great place for a special occasion or to treat yourself. Staff and service was very good. read more

Had tried to get tickets to the supper club for a long while but they always sold out before i could purchase. Was super stoked to hear of the restaurant opening! Seems like all of the staff know and love food! The hostess Taylor was gracious and sat us in the partial booth without a reservation. We dined on a Tuesday night at 6pm. The tall waiter man was able to answer all of my many questions about the menu. He was informative but down to earth. He didn't have a rehearsed spiel by any means We had the venison ceviche to start. Fantastic! We shared the supper club meal for $30 which was fried chicken with candied jalapeños. Green beans cooked with salt pork, oh my. Mashed potatoes with gravy. Seriously, home cooking at its finest! Damn it was delicious! The meal also came with a sort of herbal citrus tea, wouldn't have ordered typically but now will. Then squash pie, perfect crust, perfect pie and perfect way to end the perfect meal. Dying to go back!!! read more

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That tallow coffee is the best cup of coffee in Austin. And the biscuits are what dreams are made of.

Delicious food, great service and beautiful place. Best roast beef - they know their meats.

I was there for a business trip a a friend recommended this place. The food is amazing and the hot dog was brilliant. Stay away from that broth drink as it was pretty gross. When I mentioned to the host that I did not like the drink she happily replaced it for me. I left there with a smile, and a great experience and I am grateful for it. Great people, please support them read more

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Lots of high-quality and unique meat dishes, that's for sure! It's definitely on the pricey side, but if you're adventurous, there's plenty on the menu for you to pick from. Definitely wouldn't recommend to a vegetarian. read more