staff was so friendly and the pulled pork sandwich from fiasco bbq was 100/10!!!! Will be coming back just for the sandwich, drinks are amazing too!! read more

Now this is where I can see myself hanging out under the sun for a few hours just enjoying great drinks and company. During SXSW, there was a pop-up show from Adventure Club and it led me to come checking out the Dainty Dillo for the first time. This space is so laid back and has indoor and outdoor seating. I really loved how they had Electric Jellyfish on tap. There was a food window available and it really helped people to continue to rally and not have to depart for a bite. Parking was a bit limited so I would recommend rideshare (unless I missed an adjacent parking spot). We snagged a low table with foldable chairs and it really felt like we were hanging out at someone's house. I appreciated how there was a mini stage for a dj or small band. Bathrooms were super clean and the space altogether was very well kept. I will definitely be back whenever I'm in town. read more

Yo, Dainty Dillo, what's up? I'll tell you what's up, this place is coolio. Huge outdoor patio with tons of seating, outdoor stage, and fire pits with seating that face the river (although the view is a bit obstructed with woodsy overgrowth). Great spot for sports fans because they've got screens all over the place. Cool murals. The inside is more like indoor/outdoor living with more spacious seating. Very friendly and I mean genuinely friendly staff from bartenders to door guys. It's like hanging out at a picnic or barbecue with family and friends. Happy hour here is crazy good. I had a mocktail and a cocktail and my tab was a little under twenty bucks. Great selection of cocktails on draft, frozen cocktails, beers, and more. Yee-haw, y'all. read more

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Riverfront vibes, comfort food, and a laid-back Austin hang! Dainty Dillo is a casual, open-air spot that nails the Austin vibe. Set right off Cesar Chavez with a great view of the river, this place has plenty of picnic tables, cozy fire pits, string lights, and space to relax -- perfect for a chill evening with friends, dogs, or even solo. The food comes from Biggie's Yardhouse on-site and hits all the comfort food notes: cheesy chicken sandwiches, hearty patty melts, loaded fries, and some surprisingly good banana pudding. It's walk-up counter service, super easy and low-pressure. The bar is well stocked with local beer, cocktails, and hard seltzers, plus they offer a few zero-proof options if you're keeping it dry. TVs are everywhere for game days, and there's often live music or DJs spinning without it ever feeling overwhelming. Staff is friendly, service is quick, and the crowd feels relaxed and local. It's also dog- and kid-friendly, which adds to the welcoming vibe. Pro tip: Parking can be tricky, especially on weekends -- rideshare or biking is a smart move. Grab a spot near a fire pit if you can, and plan to stay for sunset and some tunes. In short: good food, good drinks, great atmosphere. One of those rare places that works for both a casual weekday hang and a lively Saturday night out. read more

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Met some friends for drinks on a Saturday night in July after dinner @ Ezov, just a few blocks away. The service was very friendly and professional. There were two people behind the bar and they were quick to say hi and take our orders. There were some vendors giving away freebies such as coolers and beer, so that was a nice bonus! My friends had beers, two different IPAs, and I had to try the espresso affogato martini. It's exactly what it sounds like... A well made espresso martini with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I normally would only have an espresso martini in the early afternoon, but this was a perfect dessert! Unfortunately, the place was pretty empty, there were maybe 3-5 other guests. The deck is really nice and overlooks the river, too bad it was empty that night. read more

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Since I'm doing Dry January, I was wanting to go to a place that had best of both worlds so I chose Dainty Dillo! I got a hot chocolate and it warmed me up instantly. Sadly, I didn't try any cocktails but I will once January is over. I also got the seasonal cheesecake which paired nicely. We went and played some board games and sat by the fire for a couple hours. I decided to bring my pup and she was able to have a nice time too and eat a little bit of fries. read more

Dainty Dillo - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was looking forward to visiting this spot for a long time. The outdoor experience is very scenic, overlooks the Colorado River. Constant sport coverage by multiple TVs. Their espresso martini was not the best in flavor. But for $7, I can sit with the taste of instant coffee. My friend enjoyed her cucumber cocktail. The parking is located in front or between Planet K. read more

Dainty Dillo - Espresso Martini - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Parking sucks - there's really nothing around this spot so definitely recommend ridesharing. It's in the old Tillery location but it's a very chill vibe - bunch of picnic tables and foldable lawn chairs. Food and drinks are good! We tried the burger and a salad. I'd go back but for the chill vibe, not really somewhere I'd want to ride share when there's so many other spots with parking down the road. read more

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Came here with some friends for bachelor night and we had such a good time! Such a smart way to bring in a ton of people on a Monday night outside of football season. The Bachelor starts at 7 so we showed up at 6:30 and were able to find street parking nearby but it was pretty busy even though we thought we showed up early lol. Tons of outdoor seating and even lawn chairs set out to watch the show. On Mondays they have half off espresso martinis on tap which were great. We all got some apps to share and everything tasted great. Staff was nice and did a good job handling the crowd. Only criticism is that they were bad about turning the sound back on after commercial breaks so no one could hear for a few minutes several times. read more

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Good spot for Bachelorette watching on Monday nights. They have half off espresso martinis (they taste like Mexican mochas) on those nights. Happy hour is from 4-7. Parking is extremely limited, but you can park down Tillery and walk over. Drinks are nice cocktail prices without the service. Make sure you check the union app's deal section if you want to save a little $$. For food, we liked the chicken sandwich and the sweet potato fries. The BLAT has a generous amount of bacon. Both would have been easily shareable. read more

Dainty Dillo - BLAT and chicken sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super cool outdoor space with plenty of fans, speakers, tvs, and quite a bit of seating. You order all of the food through an app as well as the drinks, although there is a bar you can order drinks at too. The app was pretty easy to use and I don't mind using an app so I don't have to wait for someone to come back to the table. We got the chips and queso and split the smash burger. The burger was pretty good but the chips tasted a little stale. All of the mixed drinks were pretty good too. read more

Dainty Dillo - Outdoor seating and view - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Dainty Dillo is one of my go-to spots! Whether for game day or just wanting to enjoy patio weather without the loud noise of cars or view of a parking lot. All their drinks are amazing, and their espresso martini is to die for! 100% recommend! read more

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Great vibes, cool events, great service... always hits. Love how you can order and pick up drinks. The food here has been a bit of a rotation but all of it has been delicious. read more

DJ Grip turn the music down so we can have conversations! Also please put on the game sound for primetime and especially eagles games. read more

Want a chill friday night? This is THE spot. Live music, lots of outdoor seating, string lighting, beautiful views, good food and drinks....what more can you ask for? I got the BLAT sandwich and it was STACKED with bacon, absolutely delicious. The chairs are super comfy and honestly one of my favorite spots! read more

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I was already not super impressed, but the "valet" situation made me just give up on this place entirely. I arrived today right at opening, parked, got out, got my dog out, started to go inside, and then out of nowhere a man appears asking my husband if he needs to valet. My husband says no. The guy says we have to pay him anyway. I do not appreciate this weird shake down. We decided to just leave. I am certainly ok paying for valet service if someone is taking my vehicle to park elsewhere, as a convenience for me. This isn't that. When we pulled up there was a valet stand but no one was at it. It made sense that no one was manning the valet station yet because the lot was wide open so there wasn't a need for your car to be parked at another location. I'm not paying someone to hold my keys hostage. Central Machine Works is right around the corner. read more

Dainty Dillo - Salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dainty Dillo is a closer-to-Austin and daintier version of their other establishment, Armadillo Den. It's in a great location and has an unbeatable large outdoor space with TVs and occasional live music. A perfect casual and chill hangout vibe for gathering in the spring or early summer before it gets too unbearably hot. There is a covered open area section with some seating as well near the bar. Downsides are the parking is very limited. They do offer valet and for those who don't want to valet you can find street parking a short walk, across the way. The other downsides are the menus (food or drink) are quite high and there aren't many *filling* options of vegetarian friendly food. Lots of snacks/apps options (nachos, fries, salad), but would've liked to see some entrees like veggie burgers or veggie dogs like you can find at Lustre Pearl. I'd definitely be back for another friend gathering or occasion where a venue that can accommodate a large-group is needed, but otherwise probably won't make it a regular spot of mine. read more

We had a fun time during this last bachelorette watch party because there was good energy. We ordered the girl dinner and it took over an hour to get our food, so that was the only drawback. We've ordered from here before and it's never taken that long, so must have been an off night. The bar itself is cute and the bartenders are friendly and make a mean cocktail. The parking situation is not ideal, but I have been able to find free street parking the last few visits. They do have valet if preferred. The spicy margarita is my favorite cocktail and the Jesus nuggets are a good entree. read more

Great bartenders, lovely view with outside patio seating and a big tv to watch. Must use the QR code to order food but can walk up to the bar to order drinks. Found the guac to be super salty and the bartender compared the Jesus nuggets to chick-fil-a chicken but on steroids. While they were good chick-fil-a's is better in my opinion. Very small parking lot and definitely "dainty" compared to their sister bar but this one is closer to my house. Will definitely be back. read more

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Super cute spot! Love how dog friendly it is inside and outside. Lots of TVs and spaces to sit. Burger and chicken sandwiches were yummy. Drinks were good. Would come back Kids are not allowed during most hours. Parking is a mess so be prepared to just pay the $10 valet or take a little walk. read more

Parking isn't great. They card at the door. Atmospheres is very chill. They have misting fans during the day. Happy Hour M-TH from 4-7pm Service has been great read more

Dainty Dillo - Monday Night Vibes - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lovey deck, spectacular views, fun DJ, great bartenders. What else could you ask for? We got there early enough to enjoy parking in front of the spot, but it's a small lot for a big space, so come prepared to hunt if necessary. read more

The vibe was great! Love these kind of places that feel fun, casual and relaxing. I had a margarita and the Jesus nuggets- both hit the spot! Ended up sitting here with my friend for 3 hours catching up, enjoying each other's company. A staff person was also really sweet to our dog! read more

Dainty Dillo - Outdoor seating and view of the sunset - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a very cute space with lots of different seating options. We got the nachos and a few beers and it was a great escape from the hot sun with lots of shade. Quick heads up: on the weekends it's only valet parking which is $10 so plan ahead to park and walk or Uber in! read more

We've been coming here weekly for Bachelorette nights. I love the option of indoor/outdoor seating so if it's too hot we can sit inside and hear the staff cheering for the men but if we bring the dogs there's plenty of room outside as well. I love all of the screens around the place. You can watch anything from sports or even dog shows as you're watching the Bachelorette. In terms of food, I think they're expanding their menu which is nice. We love getting items off the happy hour menu and the half price espresso martinis and snack board for Bachelorette monday is a nice touch since we get snacky as we watch. read more

Awesome drinks! Great food! Great seating and viewing! Food is ordered from a QR with a walk up window. Bar is a walk up and take away. Come check this spot out. read more

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Great time sitting outside watching college football games. Beer and food is serve meaning you have to order online and go pick up your food and drinks. Gameday food selection is great!!! read more

The valet guy is such a tool lol like it was shocking how rude he was to us. Cool bar though, nice patio overlooking trees and the Colorado River. read more

Dainty Dillo - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Beware of the valet service! Scratched my car & then refused to even refund the $9 valet charge. Then argued with me about what happened & wasn't willing to give me their contact info until the bar themselves intervened. Cute bar, fun for game days. Food & drinks are overpriced for the quality but that's Austin! read more

The Dainty Dillo has done a wonderful job, reshaping tillery kitchen and bar. You can order from an app or directly from the bar, which is convenient. The food is very American, they have a great patty melt, one of my all-time favorite sandwiches! I love that they have waffle fries and wish more places did. They seem to be strict with the extra ranch. There's great fire pits and camping chairs sitting overlooking the river as well as sizable patio with heat lamps up top. There's a stage for music which happens regardless of sports are on which kind of fun. Very doggo friendly! It seems they are doing valet parking now and there's not a ton of neighborhood parking. They do have a bike rack which is helpful. read more

The new concept from the Armadillo Den, the Dainty Dillo on East Chavez took over the old Tillery spot and brought all the vibes!! With a HUGE outdoor patio overlooking the river, a stage for bands, and solid, dirty (in the good way) food options so there's nothing not to love! We came on a chilly day and there were blankets for everyone to use, and tons of heaters and fire tables. They were doing crawfish by the pound when we came and I wish I'd known beforehand because every table but us had some and it smelled amazing! The staff is incredibly friendly, the drinks are tasty, and the vibe is real! You can order from a QR code and walk in and pickup at the bar which is convenient for a group! They have solid frozen options and even have some larger format frozens like the frozen dirty martini with pickled okra juice. They are super dog friendly and our pups loved laying the dirt taking in all the outside smells! They have valet parking for $9, or there is a parking garage across the street, as well as some neighborhood parking too! 10/10 will be back here instead of making the trek all the way down south the the O.G. Spot all the time!! Welcome to the east side 'dillo!! read more

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This place is great! I love the outdoor area. There are so many spots to sit and pups everywhere. Being by the water is, of course, extra nice. We came on a Friday night and they had live bluegrass, which we really enjoyed. Drinks, fries, vegan sandwich options...can't complain one bit. read more

Really neat place with an awesome view, great drinks, delicious food, and friendly staff. Very dog friendly and has a nice happy hour. We had a great time here and are excited to go back. read more

This is such a cutesy place! Unique in that they have lawn chairs and you can see the river from the patio. They have watch parties for UT games and also watch parties for reality TV like The Bachelorette. The drinks and good and the food is also good! The jesus nuggets are so yummy. And there's always people cleaning and tidying up which keeps the place looking great. read more

Fried food, great services, amazing views! Tons of self seating. The fried okra was pretty good, very interesting taste! I liked it.

Such a chill spot. Chicken nuggets are the best and they have so many sauces to choose from. Good drink selection too!

I arrived @ 1pm on a Friday to try it out for a quick lunch and the establishment (parking lot included) was completely empty. There was nobody at the valet stand, I parked myself, walked in and they greeted me to say I had to pay $9 to valet park there as it's policy on Fridays, with no alternative for public parking. So I left. lol- during lunch hours? No wonder it was empty on a Friday. read more

I was so excited to try the Dainty Dillo after seeing a rather enticing Instagram video. I shared it with my brunch group - 10 people - and we made a date to try it out Sunday, May 19th. We slowly trickled in and a couple of us were seated and served. Two additional members arrived, one with her 4 month old baby, and the valet attendant informed her that children were not allowed on the weekends. Originally we thought he was joking but learned very quickly he was serious. We expressed our disappointment and went to gather the other members of our group that were already inside to discuss how to regroup/which restaurant we should go to instead. We also called the other members of our group that had not arrived yet to let them know to stand by for further instructions. We were standing outside of the restaurant but in the shade of the building as it was 12pm in Texas in May - aka incredibly hot (and humid) and any respite from the sun was appreciated. At this time, a new Dainty Dillo employee came forward and informed us that children were not allowed at the restaurant, to which we informed him, we knew and we were simply trying to figure out our next steps and also allow the other members to close out their tabs. At this point two of our members left and walked over to Grizzelda's to inquire about a table there. Perhaps 3 minutes had passed before this same man returned and rather forcefully told our group we needed to leave NOW. I don't take issue with the fact that there is a no children policy. But I do take issue with how that message was delivered. This man was incredibly rude, verging on disrespectful, and lacked any empathy or desire to have any member of our group be a return customer. Mind you, there were only two other patrons in the restaurant at this time. The baby was sleeping and we were rather quietly discussing next steps. We were hardly ruining any "ambiance". Our group did close out and walk to Grizzeldas. We were there for two hours and had a front seat view as not a single customer visited the Dainty Dillo. Perhaps they already knew what a rude establishment this was. read more

is Dick's Last Resort? We've never been here before and there's 7 of us meeting for brunch before ACL. The greeter was rude to us. We found a table and didn't realize we had to either go up to the bar or the food section (in a different building) to order food from our phones...because no one greeted us or told us what to do. When we did place our orders from our phone, they make it and it sits in the window. They let you know from your phone it's ready...but my friend that was here was never alerted for her drinks or food. I ran up to fix something on my order and they were like you need to go to the food building and when I did she was so rude saying I wasn't texted yet. I was like I am aware I need to fix something on my order. My sister also ordered a solo bottle of champagne but accidentally ordered the wrong thing on her phone (because literally no server or guidance or anything). And they were so rude to her when she went back to the bar to fix this issue. Also I'm sorry the "carafe" was one bottle of sparkling wine with an INSANE amount of juice and it was like $40...our experience was not pleasant. I don't get how you're even supposed to tip on this when no one helps or talks to you. If you don't want to get waited on or helped and do everything yourself, this is the place for you. We definitely won't be back here. read more

I have celiacs (highly symptomatic and could be sick for weeks if I eat something with gluten) and noted an allergy on my food order. They made it anyway, had me come pick it up, then told me it was cross contaminated. I said I couldn't eat it and the woman just started at me. I wasn't refunded, I could have been very sick, and they were frankly very rude about it. Bare minimum the menu should be marked or some indication before the food is actually served and paid for. read more