If you haven't stopped in at Vic and Al's, your time in Austin is incomplete. From delicious…read morecocktails made from scratch to the best muffaletta you'll ever experience to a Cajun food experience that'll blow your mind, the food is incredible. The standard dishes are always a win -- I particularly love the gumbo, the Patrizi salad with chicken, and the corn dog. Oh, don't miss the state fair competing corn dog - it's an absolute must-try! On top of all that, the service is top-notch, and the environment is welcoming, making it easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. This is your go-to spot for any occasion, and you'll become a repeat customer immediately.

Checked it their Saturday brunch today and overall had a great time. Interesting layout where you…read morewalk directly into the bar area, order drinks and then head to back room to order food. The corn dogs were tasty, the catfish dish was packed with creole flavors, but the chicken and beignets were OK. The chicken wasn't crispy / fried enough and the beignets were very sweet. While the concept is fairly unique, the biggest letdown was how pushy the bartender was upon entry. Felt odd to hand over my card and start a tab before I even looked at a menu. Seemed as though she wouldn't let you leave the front room, unless you ordered a cocktail. ‍

Don't sleep on Moonshine Grill! We've been here a number of times and recently returned for dinner…read moreafter an event at the Fairmont Hotel. We somehow snagged nearby street parking and a table for two with no wait despite it being a busy Saturday evening after a UT football game. Make a reservation if you have a large party or are on a tighter schedule. It's a bit loud for those seated in the lobby/entrance area, but totes a vibe. For food, we ordered the blackened catfish, brisket burnt ends quesadillas, and harvest bowl to share. Everything was delicious and served quickly, even with the aforementioned dinner rush. 10/10 would order the same items again. I was so appreciative of the server splitting the entree over two plates without us asking. Did I mention the complimentary popcorn and cornbread? Twas a FEAST. I'm already thinking about the next time we're going back! If not for Moonshine, definitely for the speakeasy downstairs.

We were in Austin for a conference so I did some research and stumbled upon Moonshine Grill. I made…read morea reservation a week in advance. We arrived and in a few minutes we were seated at a table and immediately given water in mason jars and asked for our drink order. I opted just got an Arnold Palmer but the drink menu had some cute cocktails and mocktails, as well as a nice selection of beer and wine. Instead of bread, our server brought us a basket of seasoned popcorn. The popcorn had almost like a Cajun flair, but it wasn't spicy. It reminded me of the Ground Round chain from when I was a little girl. We decided to try the corndog shrimp appetizer. I couldn't decide on an entree because everything looked so good, so I did the Parmesan chicken and my coworker did the steak salad. The shrimp arrived so quickly with four large pieces of shrimp on a stick wrapped in corn dog batter and fried to a golden brown, with a blueberry mustard dipping sauce. The shrimp were delicious and while I didn't get much of the blueberry in the mustard, I enjoyed the sweetness it provided. My Parmesan chicken was a crispy and juicy breaded chicken cutlet with a lemon cream, artichoke hearts, and what appeared to be prosciutto on top. It was served with a side of pesto couscous with grape tomatoes and cucumbers. I wish I had ordered mashed potatoes on the side, because I wanted something to soak up the lemon cream sauce, which was the highlight of the chicken. We also were served 3 mini cornbread muffins with honey butter. My coworker said the salad was just okay, and was a little on the small side. The desserts were definitely a MUST and if you visit Moonshine and don't save room for the Espresso Brownie or the Peanut Butter Pie, you're going to regret it. The brownie was so fudgey and warm and served with ice cream. It was decadent. The peanut butter pie was the biggest slab of PB pie I've ever had with a thick Oreo crust. I wish I had someone with me to share it, it was huge. Overall, if I lived in the area I would definitely be back to try other things.

They had a location in San Antonio over 20 years ago on San Pedro at the former Maverick Cafe and I…read morewas impressed with them the first time I ate there. I was impressed with the chicken fried steak and the complimentary corn muffins and sweet potato biscuits. I even got a slice of sweet potato pie once near Thanksgiving. But Hoover's closed down the S.A. restaurant a few months later. No biggie. I'll just go dine at the original one in Austin. A few months later on a rainy and ugly day in Austin in March 2006 I rode the bus from downtown to here. The restaurant was huge and roomy and I got seated but had to wait a long time for a waiter and left as soon as I saw people that got seated after me got served first. A few months later I rode the bus to here and got seated and was served by a young white guy who seemed exhausted and wanted to be anywhere except work. 20 years later I found out the sad news that Hoover's last day in business would be today May 31,2026. I drove here from San Antonio and noticed how much the restaurant has changed. It got smaller inside. Maybe the 2020 pandemic had something to do with that. I got seated and waited on by a friendly black waiter and ordered an Arnold Palmer and a cup of gumbo for an appetizer which was good, hot and satisfying. For the entree I got the chicken fried steak with black eyed peas and buttered spinach. The sides were okay but the CFS was a bit tough when I cut into it. For dessert, a slice of chocolate cream pie was the perfect way to end the meal. I came here one last time last week and got here earlier than I had arrived last time. I was waited on by a Hispanic waiter who seemed friendly but I had a weird feeling he was staring at me weird whenever he left my table. For appetizer I ordered a small cornbread and 2 biscuit muffins. They no longer served the free corn muffins and sweet potato biscuits like they used to serve 20 years ago. I got the Jamaican jerk chicken and a hot sausage link with cowboy beans and coleslaw. The beans were great and the slaw was okay. The perk chicken seemed a bit dry but good and the sausage was good but not as spicy as I expected. The cornbread was good and so were the biscuit muffins that were big for just 99 cents a pop. I ordered the banana pudding for dessert and that was a good conclusion to my last meal here at Hoover's. Hoover's Cooking is an Austin original that will be greatly missed. I hope whatever restaurant that moves into this soon to be vacant space will serve good food at an affordable price and won't be like the other places on Manor that serve outrageous prices for food that is just mediocre or subpar.

Oh the sweetness of getting together with a group of friends and enjoying dang good Southern…read morecooking in the heart of Austin! We are really going to miss this place. You can't go wrong, everything on the menu is a hit. We shared appetizers, like the queso w/chips and the cornbread. I ordered the special, the hamsteak and jezebel, with sides salad, mac n cheese, and with a sausage link because why not. I had to remember to save room for dessert because the cheesecake here is amazing! I had the chocolate and cranberry cheesecake, which is worth every bite. The service is also excellent. They know they're closing but that did not stop them from taking care of our group like we were family. Our group enjoyed every bit of the experience. I hope to make it back again. This place has too many good memories and we will miss every bit of it. Get some merch!

The food was fantastic. The service and ambience are very good. We loved the rooftop patio.read more

I've been to Paperboy several times as far back as when it was a food truck and it is incredible. A…read morepopular spot for brunch for locals and visitors alike, and for good reason. Their menu takes a creative spin on familiar favorites and each dish feels intentional, yet extremely comfortable. The cinnamon toast is a great example. A childhood comfort food, Paperboy takes to the next level with a thick piece of bread, slightly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, lathers it in butter and covers it with a dusting of cinnamon and sugar giving it a slight crunch without being overly sugary. A great dish to split with the table. Another example is the cold brew martini made with cold brew, vodka and added liquor 43 for a subtle spiciness. Not only are they creative with their dishes but they also do a great job balancing their menu. Breakfast food is not my favorite but I was still able to find several choices for more lunch-oriented dishes all while my breakfast-loving friends were able to take part in classic favorites. If you visit on a weekend, expect a fairly long wait but trust me, it's worth it!

The food here is delicious! One of my favorite desserts they have is the bananas fosters beignet…read more So good and shareable among two or three people! Come for happy hour for a good deal. They have private rooms you can reserve for special occasions.

The food was super good and their service was amazing…read more GoodTimes for us and memories that will last forever.

I'm pretty tough on brunch places, because I find them to be low-effort by default…read more *Fantastic Service *Very good food with **VARIETY *Decent prices *Pleasant ambiance

THE BIG: Southern kitchen fare in the heart of Mueller. Indoor and outdoor seating however we see…read moremost people eating indoors due to the heat. Street or garage parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Came here with the wife, baby and in-laws for a morning brunch session before hitting up the Mueller Farmers Market. Definitely get a reservation here because the place was packed. For food, we got an assortment starting with the buttermilk biscuits. Which I highly recommend. For the mains, I got the buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, which was good but lacked something (maybe some heat or salt). The other dieshes we got were the shrimp and grits, southern crab cake benny, and the southern breakfast. All were actually very good. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done here was around $110 for 4 entrees and a biscuit. The biscuit is definitely a must get and try.

Fantastic breakfast and an even better server!…read more We had an absolutely great experience at Phoebe's Diner Downtown. Our server, Halley, deserves HUGE praise. She was friendly, attentive, welcoming, and made the whole experience that much better. Everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly and happy to be there. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the Badass Bacon & Eggs ($14.99) and it was outstanding. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the hash brown casserole was fantastic -- but the bacon was over the top! Thick, flavorful, and seriously some of the best bacon I've had at a diner. You have to try it! We also had the Migas ($15.99) -- fluffy eggs with onion, tomato, Hatch chiles, Hatch chile hollandaise, cotija, crispy masa cakes and red potatoes. Tons of flavor and another winner. And don't skip the coffee! Phoebe's serves locally roasted Texas Coffee Traders coffee, and it was excellent. Everything about our visit was great -- the food, the coffee, the atmosphere, and especially the friendly service. Halley was fantastic! If you're in downtown Austin looking for a great breakfast, put Phoebe's Diner on your list. You won't be disappointed.

Servers & service were good. Workers were friendly. Nice, clean diner vibe…read more It's located across the street from a courthouse downtown so there's a lot of reserved street parking & not as much immediate parking in front but you can get lucky & find street parking around the corner. There's a sign by the front door that gives you parking options. I was really torn with what choices to make... Pancake vs French toast: Pancakes were a little mushy/gummy for my taste. They are light but less sweet than many other pancakes. I'm typically pretty light on the syrup but I added more syrup for the sweetness. They are good, just less sweet. Next time I'd try the French toast which is made with thick brioche bread. Bacon vs sausage: Bacon is thick, not greasy you bite it like a piece of chewy pork, it's good; the smoked sausage is great! It's a little spicy, full of flavor. Eggs with onion added were quite flavorful. It was a good breakfast diner experience.

My husband and I came in today and the service was phenomenal, as was the food!…read more My husband got the Brisket Burrito... and it is life changing -- it is now a favorite and a pregnancy craving. Their fried chicken sandwich was audibly crisp with fresh tomato and lettuce that I made two meals out of. To end the perfect meal... my husband actually coordinated with staff to create "Gender Reveal" pancakes! I didn't realize what they were until I got to the yummy surprise! Their cream is delicious! The pancakes were soft and sweet! The experience, unforgettable. It brought happy tears to my eyes and we really appreciate the thought and care put into our day. We will DEFINITELY be repeat customers!

As a Jersey girl, I LOVE a diner breakfast, but Phoebe's is not a NJ style diner. This place is…read morevery Austin, with breakfast cocktails and Mexican inspired breakfast entrees. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I went with the eggs Benedict which came with hash brown casserole. I also got a lemonade. My traveling partner got the Bacon Basil Tomato omelet with smoked cheddar and garlic aioli. We also got an order of ricotta pancakes with strawberries. My eggs Benedict was served on a unique bread - not a traditional English muffin - that kind of fell apart as I ate it. The flavor was great though. I should have gotten regular home fries, because the hashbrown casserole was cheesy and I wanted something to soak up the hollandaise and egg. The pancakes were so light they fell right apart when we began cutting into them. The flavor was great though. I would definitely recommend Phoebes.

Came in on a whim from my hotel around the corner. What an…read moreawesome find! Cool little "underground" vibe but outdoor seating is available as well. So much of the menu looked great I had a hard time deciding, but went with my server (Mary-Grace) recommendation and got the Diablo. Excellent choice! I don't have a great way with words so I'll just say it was delicious. Service was excellent, very positive vibe and helpful atmosphere.

A swing and a miss…read more I am so sorry I do not get the hype. We swung by after a long walk so we were in the mood for some good food with a homey/eclectic vibe. The service was fine, better when we first walked in than when we sat down. I ordered a chicken bacon ranch sub (blasphemous I know with all the breakfast options) because I figured you can't screw that up. It was small for the price, had little to no flavor, and the chicken chunks were just not it. I want to come back to try the Caribbean French toast but it's going to be a hard negotiation with the boy as he's already over this spot.

If you're into healthy options, clean environment, and a cool location, this place won't let you…read moredown! Stopped by for lunch after walking around the area. Food was on point.. fresh and tasty. The employees were friendly and did what needed to be done. Worth checking this place out!

Atmosphere: 5/5 - quiet, well lit, and lots of space. Bathrooms were clean as well…read more Service: 5/5 everyone was so nice and checked in on us multiple times even though you go up to order. Matcha ice tea with oat milk: 2/5 it was ok. A little grainy. Color was nice though. I liked that it wasn't super sweet. Veggie tacos: 5/5 so good and filling!! And they custom made. Price: 3/5. One drink and 2 tacos were $30 Veggie friendly: 5/5 had enough veggie options and allowed you to custom order to your preference. Overall: 4.5/5