Had such a great brunch at Foreign and Domestic with a big group of girlfriends. They have a tiny parking lot which is probably always full but they did have street parking. Normally street parking gives me anxiety but the street parking here was easy to find, which was a nice surprise! The service was warm and friendly, and we never felt rushed. We ordered mimosas that were crisp and refreshing. I had the omelette with the potato hash, and it was delicious and satisfying. We shared the cinnamon bun. The cinnamon bun was definitely the standout, it's soft, gooey, and a must-try if you go! The ambiance is really cute and cozy, perfect for catching up with friends. I'd definitely go back! read more

This place is super cute with qualityyyyy food and wine. It's an open kitchen concept, which is really cool. I recommend happy hour for cheaper prices, as it is fairly expensive - perfect for a date night. Their Tuesday deal (oysters and 1/2 off wine bottles) is amazing. Parking is limited on site but there is plenty of neighborhood parking. read more

Foreign & Domestic - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Need to do my yearly review for one of my favorite spots. Can confirm all of 2024 that this spot is very consistent in quality. The steak and eggs brunch is what we come here for. It never disappoints. It's just the right amount of food to not leave hungry or too full. The popovers are our other go-to. They are addictive, the butter is crack dip. The bread is perfectly fluffy. Service is always super attentive and kind. They changed the waiting area some. They still have the outdoor seating which is where we sat this time. Love F&D and hope they stay around for a good long time! They get a Michelin star in my eyes. read more

Foreign & Domestic - Steak and eggs - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's been a while since I've been to F&D and was glad I got to try it again this past weekend for brunch with some out of town friends who were visiting Austin. Our waiter, Davy (like Crockett) was very helpful and accomodating. We forgot to tell him to split the bill upfront so he was able to do it after and even took some photos of us after we finished. :-) We enjoyed the pop overs, pancakes, benny, etc. It was the first time I'd had eggs benedict with collard greens! Yum. We had one issue with lukewarm coffee but that was corrected quickly. We sat outside in the covered patio area and the weather was overcast but pleasant. I look forward to future brunches and meals here! read more

Foreign & Domestic - Two eggs - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went to their parking lot pig roast celebrating their 15th anniversary - these people know how to throw a party! The pork was so good, the sides were incredible - especially the potato salad. I love that they do farm to table nose to tail, and they have a lovely local neighborhood vibe. Everyone was so friendly too. Can't wait to go back to try their regular food, I've heard their ice cream is bomb. read more

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Be aware: this restaurant adds a "Health Insurance Fee" to your bill. This kind of charge should be built into menu prices, not added afterward. The owners claim in their responses that the fee is optional, yet it's automatically included on the bill without prior notice. Customers should be asked before any additional charge is applied. As it stands, this practice feels misleading and undermines trust. read more

This place is small, warm, and intimate. We came for happy hour, but there wasn't one tonight! Instead, we got tasty dollar oysters, half price wine, and the three course mushroom sampler. It was oh so good. The mushrooms were foraged by some of the chefs on a trip to a west coast volcano and crafted into a lobster bisque, carbonara, and a white chocolate mousse. The bisque was a little sweet and creamy smooth like a butternut squash soup. The pasta was my favorite- cheesy and savory (I all but licked the plate). I don't usually love desserts, but this one was perfect- the crumbled honeycomb and crisp mushroom contrasted nicely with the light, fluffy mousse. A real treat. I loved sitting at the chef station, trying to match the menu descriptions to the YUM assembled in front of us. The chefs were busy at their craft but still friendly and responded kindly to some of our commentary. I recommend reserving that space unless you don't want to know how much butter goes into making your food decadent. Everything looked special, even the ice cream and Texas sheet cake (we were shocked!). I can't wait to go back to try...everything! read more

Foreign & Domestic - Wine! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been meaning to come here for awhile and finally got the chance. Lovely place with a lot of attention to detail. But unpretentious which was nice. You can tell they really care about good food and everything we had was standout. The popovers of course are delicious and they grate fresh Gruyère over each. I loved my steak and my husband had the burger which was special. And the duck fat fries were like wow, so good! And the desserts also were perfect. The service was similarly done with a lot of care and friendliness. I felt like the waiters recommendations were spot on. The portions aren't large but I felt it was really good value for the money. read more

I love this place. It's so unassuming, yet the service is outstanding and the food is amazing. Try to get a seat at the bar overlooking the kitchen - it's so fun to watch the action and ask an occasional question of a chef. Also, the happy hour is incredible. Sometimes we hit them early just to order all the small plates with wine at an unbeatable price. You'll love this place too! read more

Never have I ever eaten raw oysters on the half shell before I came to this place. Me and one of my girlfriends came here to take advantage of their $1 east coast oysters Tuesdays, and let me tell you... holy wow. We were both SO nervous (as one would be never having SLURPED an oyster before), but our waiter, good ole Frank Rodriguez the third (pretty sure that was his name), soothed our anxieties. His opening line of a dad joke calmed our nerves and got us good and ready for the heaven that we were about to consume. WOW. How easy it was to order a dozen... then another... we probably could have kept going if we didn't have somewhere else to be soon after!! He then gave us his sweet words in the form of an expertly performed Shakespeare quote, and we were on our way. You can SURE BET I'll be back (on a Tuesday, no doubt), Foreign & Domestic. Hope you got at least 30 oysters ready for me when I get there read more

Foreign & Domestic - $1 East Coast Oysters! This was just our first dozen! Loved them so much we ordered ANOTHER dozen!! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Some meals really resonate and cause you to think about them well after they are finished. My dinner at @fndaustin did just that. The mission of @fndaustin is to produce foreign-inspired dishes that are domestically sourced. Get it? Foreign & Domestic! It is small inside, but the food smells are mouthwatering! We were seated outside and our server, Gerson, was a pleasure. His enthusiasm for all the food on the menu and, in particular, our choices, was infectious and we could not wait to try our dishes. Had to get their famed Gruyere Popovers which is served with an amazing onion butter schmear. It's hard, but be careful not to fill up on those! We also ordered the steak tartare, a dish I was trying for the first time. It was well-seasoned and was served with beautiful lattice chips but they were too flimsy for the meat. We used that delicious popover as our scoop! For our entrees, my son ordered the Whey Braised Goat Neck with malfadine pasta, dill and pepitas for crunch. It was so tasty and rich. I ordered the Duck Confit Cassoulet with white beans, garlic sausage and fresh herbs. The duck leg and thigh quarter was so tender, and the beans and sausage below was the definition of a comfort food! for dessert, my son got the Juniper Pot de Creme with cocoa crumble and I got the Carrot Cardamom non-dairy ice cream. Both were fantastic and unique flavors that showcased the talents and vision of @fndaustin! It is a meal I am dreaming about a week later! read more

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I keep driving by here and they always have the cutest vibes with their outdoor tent patio seating and fairy lights, and I'm so glad I FINALLY went! They only do brunch on Sundays, but everything was so delicious from the shared fresh baked goods ($5-10): gruyere and pepper popovers, cardamom cinnamon roll, zucchini bread with lime creme fraiche, and the mains ($14-20): frittata, focaccia benny (YUM), fried pork grits (a little rich and salty), and light and fluffy berry lemon ricotta crepe. The service was also amazing and really sensitive/observant of our needs (when to bus plates, but not too early-- wiping down tables when needed etc), while also not being "OVER" present Honestly, considering our table got all this with coffee / juice and left STUFFED, $30 after tax and tip seemed like a pretty good deal. I definitely want to come back here for their dinner and dessert options some other time!! read more

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I came here for dinner on Saturday evening with my parents. A member of the Eater 38 for Austin, I was excited to try this North Loop restaurant. It's located in a quirky neighborhood, and parking is limited street/parallel parking. I'm not a local, but as a transplant this area feels like it lives up to the "weird" moniker as it doesn't appear over-developed. F&D is one of Austin's original farm-to-table restaurants, so that's fitting. Reservations are highly recommended, and they have a couple of bar seats as well. My favorite appetizers were the Texas Peach Salad and Miso Butter Gnocchi. The featured Gemelli pasta was not a crowd favorite. I ordered the tomato leaf risotto, which was just okay. The flavor reminded me a lot of a pasta I've had before that I found pungent, but the texture was great and I absolutely loved the peeled organic tomatoes at the end. I tried the market fish and the short rib campanelli, with the latter giving me a better taste than the risotto. The highlight of the meal was definitely the desserts. We got the creme brulee and 2 scoops of ice cream (juniper/olive oil + carrot/cardamom) to share. Their creme brulee is so unique, with sesame and pear flavors. And finally the juniper/olive oil ice cream is something you'd want to savor forever and re-order each time you come to F&D, or however long it remains on their menu! read more

Foreign & Domestic - Tomato Leaf Risotto - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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What a wonderful experience at this amazing establishment. We had the pleasure of Rafael being our wait person, I felt like we were his only customer total attention, great recommendation , impeccable timing with deliver of each dish. Great personality!. Great service, very enjoyable staff everyone was so pleasant and engaged in their task This being our first time we went with Rafael's suggestion Gruyere & black pepper popovers, Parisian Gnocchi &KojI butter, a mix green salad with apples and goat cheese and slow roasted pork collar. My best birthday dinner ever K&V read more

Posted up here for brunch with a 12:30 Counter Reservation. Waiter was spot on, excellent service. Food took over 45 minutes to come out, which based on the simplicity of dishes ordered is a little much. Decent burger, curious on the meat/ground mixture they are using.. The Popovers with charred onion butter is your must order here! Tasty! One issue is the Head Chef kept berating the cooks which when they looked up at the people sitting at the counter made for an uncomfortable environment. Another notable mark is that we asked for salt and pepper which came in nifty little holders and a small spoon, individual sized portions.. the salt was packed in which required a combination of spoon and finger grabbing to season appropriately. Long story short there was a waiters hand that reached over and grabbed both containers of salt and pepper and placed them on another persons table to use.... read more

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I've heard only good things about F&D, but it was always a hassle to find a time to pay a visit since their hours are limited and reservations are necessary. I was able to find a time for a Saturday evening recently, around 5pm when they opened lol! It was my boyfriend and I's first time visiting, and we found the ambiance very mellow and cozy. Even at 5:15, there were plenty of groups seated. We started off with their gnocchi with mushrooms which was super delicious. I would have loved to have try the guyere popovers, which were giant spheres of bread stuffed with cheese and black pepper. When it came to entrees, there seemed to be only one vegetarian item on the menu, but our hostess said they could make the gnocchi dish as an entree or a zucchini steak as vegetarian options. I opted for the zucchini steak thinking it would be fried. The gnocchi dish was delicious, made with oyster mushrooms, mustard greens, and koji butter, though I did find the gnocchi to be on the soft side. I kind of wish I got the gnocchi dish as an entree though, since my zucchini dish was indeed a charred (but at least spicy) plain zucchini atop an eggplant puree. It was alright...just not what I was genuinely expecting? We made up for it with dessert though, although an olive-oil based cake isn't my go-to. The chocolate cake with juniper ice cream was still delicious and unique. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to F&D and would want to return the next time the menu changes. The wait can be a bit long between appetizer and entree, but appetizers did come quickly as well as our dessert. read more

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What an amazing dinner! We went with a group and were so impressed. The staff was so professional and the service was great, and getting to watch the open kitchen was a bonus! Now for the food: everyone throughly enjoyed their meals! We started with wines from their extensive wine list. Appetizers were the Gruyère popovers (so light and eggy) served with onion butter, and their steak tartare (so well balanced!). I got the pork shoulder with collards that was so savory, with so much brightness added with a beurre blanc and grapefruit slices. If I'm ever back in Austin, I'd want to visit again! read more

Foreign & Domestic - Steak tartare - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Went for brunch ... great wine list ... good service... good popover... terrible pancake... chewy steak. Not everyone wants their pancake drowning in a pool of syrup... it's not a Michelin star 15 course tasting menu... give me the option to decide how much syrup I want with my pancake. I can't even say if the actual pancake was good or not bc I was basically just eating syrup. The brunch steak dish was super chewy not a great cut of meat but cooked to the right temp. Service was friendly the popover was suuuper yummy but heavy on the fresh cracked pepper so if you're not a fresh cracked pepper fan this won't be your jam. We went at around 11 on a Sunday and waited 5/10 min for a table without a reso. Might be back but maybe not for brunch. Did I mention...GREAT wine list! read more

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Foreign & Domestic has a really cool vibe to the establishment. A nice laid back dim dining area. The bar seating opens right to the kitchen which offers a unique and a rare view to see behind the scenes how your food is made. This is something different that most places don't offer. The service was friendly and fast and the food was good. The food really didn't standout as something truly unique and mind blowing. They do change their menu often depending on the time of the year and season. read more

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We love F&D. The flavors, staff and cool neighborhood vibe is what you need. Always a good bet and always yummy.

Came for brunch on a Sunday - small corner restaurant with street parking. Reservation helped mitigate a wait. Server was incredibly sweet and probably one of the most attentive servers I've ever had. A+ for service. The cardamom cinnamon roll was delightful as a starter. They have a small but effective menu overall. The bavette and eggs was OK. A little over salted on the potato's which made it hard to balance the overall meal. An enjoyable experience but probably not one I'd particularly look to repeat. If I lived closer it could be a good go-to morning cafe for coffee and bread. Ambiance is cozy, have a little bit of outdoor seating with makeshift furniture. read more

Foreign & Domestic - Cardamom Cinnamon Roll - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had heard really great things about F&D, so when we were looking for a special place for dinner, we decided to try it. We (3) started with an order of popovers (of course) and the smoked walnut and romaine salad. The salad was excellent, a balance of sweet and sharp greens, complemented with the grapefruit and goat cheese smear. I have to say that the popover was a disappointment. It may or may not be clear from the picture, but they really should have taken it out of the oven a couple minutes sooner. The flavor was fine, but distorted with the over cooked taste. Great concept, poor execution. The melted leek risotto was a high point. The risotto was cooked perfectly, and and at first bite, the leek flavor jumps out at you, followed by the creamy cheesy comfort food taste that makes this a winner. I'm not sure I'd want to eat a whole plate of it, but splitting 3 or 4 ways would be great. A special that evening was a fried oyster tartine. This had a nice overall flavor on a buttery base, but the spice tended to overwhelm the flavor of the fried oyster on top. The sides were fantastic. The smashed fingerlings were perfect, just like we do at home, with butter and cheese. The creamed collards were so good I thought they tasted like oysters Rockefeller; nope, just onion and garlic. For dessert, the banoffee was not up to the standard of the rest of the meal. Basically, a layer of caramel in the bottom of the dish, a few banana slices, and topped with whipped cream, and a bit of a sprinkle on top. I know they could do better. By the way, the staff was fantastic - helpful without being pushy nor in your face. I'll go back, but I'll skip dessert and will look around to see if anyone else has the popovers before I order. read more

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The food is great, the waiter was really attentive, elevated cuisine with quite a variety to choose from. It's really a hidden gem.

Been wanting to come here since I saw it on diners, drive-ins, and dives, the food was amazing. We both ordered the pasta dishes one was on a specialty menu, but the reason why I went I wanted those Gruyere cheese popovers. They were amazing. Both pasta dishes were amazingly tasty and I would highly recommend it. The wait staff was also five stars. read more

Small restaurant tucked in a residential area. Parking was tricky so you may have to circle a few times to get street parking. The restaurant itself is very small with some tables outside. We managed to get a table inside to we get to see the action in the kitchen which also meant we left smelling like delicious food. Overall, the food was good. I liked their Gruyère Popovers, Parisian Gnocchi, and the Leeks Risotto. If I were to choose one, I would pick the Parisian Gnocchi, which was supper buttery and soft. I deducted a star because the place itself is rather hard to get to, parking was a pain, and our waitress was polite but rather standoff. read more

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We love this spot. We are in the neighborhood and love the quality of the food, the ambiance, and especially Frank Rodriguez who was our server. Not only did he listen to our needs, he told great jokes and made the night especially fun. We will be back. read more

FnD never misses. Came in for brunch this morning and we got: - Gruyère popovers (must have) - fried chicken biscuit - blackberry crepe (lowest on my list, but still delicious) - two eggs any style (for the picky eaters) -mimosa carafe (good price compared to other brunch spots) Sarah held down the fort at the host stand and was wonderful per usual. Service was quick and kind. read more

Foreign & Domestic - Fried Chicken Biscuit - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is tucked away in the corner of 53rd street. Parking is awful, but overall is about the establishment l. First and foremost the ambiance is lovely. A little dim at night but lovely in general. I like to see what I'm eating so I tend to like a little more light. The Service was friendly and accommodating, and the spacing of the restaurant is perfect to accommodating both intimate and large parties. Drinks: Nothing special. And also the water is straight from the tap and not filtered. I personally do not drink Austin water due to the materials found in it. So for me the. Lack of unfiltered water , and even worse lemon or lime is a bad sign. Food: so there is a lot of misses here but also a lot of "good tried". Overall the food was okay, but not worth the high level prices. But there are a few things you should try 1.) The Beef Tartare- well done and the fried garlic and capers added a nice touch 2.) The chicken liver mousse- inexplicably one of the best items here. I do wish they chose a better topping other than caramelized sweet onion relish. 3.) The Gnocci- Dear God, please eat this. This is the one thing you must absolutely have. If there is any trademark dish this restaurant owns it is this gnocci. 4.) The short rib pasta with goat cheese- It's stroganoff. It was good. But it's stroganoff with goat cheese. 5.) The risotto- I had the mushroom risotto since I'm allergic to nuts. This technique was perfected. It was a lovely risotto. I to wish the mushrooms were cut smaller and incorporated better into the dish because it was served on top, like a side veg. But it was damn good. 6.) The sweetbreads cakes- This unfortunately missed the mark for me. They chopped up the sweetbreads and terrined it. It was by far the disappointing dish. I think it would have been better to preserve the sweetbreads form and serve it as a piece versus chopping it up. 7.) Steak Bavette- well executed! However they not add additional breadcrumbs. Overall it was a lovely meal! Expensive but the attempt at exotic was may have compromised the technique and overall texture of some of the dishes. I do recommend this restaurant because there absolutely things I would go back for and enjoy with some friends in this lovely neighborhood. And also everyone was super nice. In my opinion a friendly face and good service can make all the difference and this certainly is the case. Let me know me know if you try it! read more

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Highly recommend as a tourist or local. Love the variety that allows me to explore a new pallet of flavors! 10 out of 10!!! read more

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This is one of our favorite spots on Tuesdays for $1 East Coast Oysters and half off chilled wine. Unfortunately today fell short of our expectations. We ordered oysters, apps and steaks. After waiting for our entree for 45 minutes without our waiter coming to check on us my husband went in (we were seated outside) to find out that our steak had been overcooked and our waiter never communicated that to us. We spoke with the manager Sarah who made things right and gave us a steak to go but we had an unfortunate experience with Stephen H who neglected our table and failed to communicate. read more

Whether you've never been to Foreign & Domestic or you're a seasoned regular, you've got to put a visit to them on your upcoming to-do list. They are intentional with their ingredient sourcing and partner with local partners, which leads to outstanding food! Some of my favorites are the gnocchi and popovers. If you're an oyster fan, make a reservation online for $1 oysters on Tuesdays only. Or if you're craving a general happy hour, HH is Tues-Sat 5-630pm for half off beers and glasses of wine + discounted select food. Their parking lot is small, but don't worry. There is plenty of free nearby street parking in the North Loop neighborhood. I've always been able to park quite close, no matter the day. read more

Foreign & Domestic - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My mom found this place online and was immediately intrigued by the $1 oysters every Tuesday, so we just had to come! Make sure to make reservations and reserve your dozen because they run out quick. Anyways, our waitress was very nice, the food came out timely, and overall, the atmosphere of this place was great. Even though all four appetizers were delicious, my favorite had to be the Chicken Liver Mousse. The mousse was savory, silky smooth, and super creamy, and the caramelized onion jam provided some sweetness. In addition, the grilled focaccia was a little crispy and the combination of all three components was heavenly. For dessert, we had the Banoffee. Hands down, it was one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. Like, I can't even describe it and do it justice, you'll just have to try it out for yourself. read more

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Excellent dining experience tonight with Frank, our server. He didn't steer us wrong. From the Gruyère popover to our burger, with a romaine salad in between, everything was delicious! We'll definitely be back. Lynn and Jeff read more