For being on a school campus, the food isn't that bad! I'll give them that. I was a bit shocked that I actually enjoyed the food. The nachos were good, and especially the sweet potato tater tots (they're kinda addicting with the sauce if you ask me). I ordered the french vanilla martini and I actually really liked it. I would definitely order it again. Kinda threw me off that it didn't come in a martini glass though LOL. Food came out in a timely manner, and our waitress constantly checked up on us. It's a cool place to host a happy hour for sure. read more

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We stayed at the AT&T hotel and conference center this weekend for the Rod Stewart concert. Gabriel's Café was inside the hotel so we decided to eat there before going to the concert. We were greeted by a nice and friendly waitress who told us happy hour specials for our appetizer we decided to try the dip trio and the sweet potato tots. The dip trio came with chips, salsa, queso blanco (white queso), and guacamole. All were fresh and tasty. The tots and chipotle aioli were amazing. I ordered the beef fajitas quesadilla for my meal and it was good. I wish I would have asked for more white queso to dip it in though. I first ordered the Lady Bird Paloma, but it wasn't that good. I then ordered the Raspberry Rose Mule and it was very good! Definitely go for happy hour next time you're nearby! Yum! read more

Gabriel's Cafe - Sweet Potato Tots with Chipotle Aioli - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ambience: Located inside AT&T Conference Center and Hotel. If you are staying in the hotel or within walking distance, I would recommend to pop in for a drink. But not worth an Uber ride or parking to come here. Service: While there were quite a few servers working must of them were standing around on their phones or staring at us rather than offering to assist. The bartender was overworked as she was doing all the work. She was actively greeting people at their tables leaving the bar area. Then she would run back to the bar area to make drinks. Eventually some of the other servers grabbed the drinks to serve those at tables. Drink: We popped down for a drink during happy hour. The special for the night was the Salted dog. We asked bartender what was in the drink. I love grapefruit so why not try it. What a lovely beautiful looking drink. The first sip I was not sure if I would like it. I let it sit for a few minutes to allow the ice to melt a bit. And well that really made the drink. I ended up really enjoying this drink and would recommend to give it a try. read more

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We came here from our hotel (because what was there was lackluster) - so we walked here to have a drink. Ended up ordering the nachos.... And oh my gosh!! BEST NACHOS ... EVER. Great place! read more

Really good lunch on a nice patio with great service. I got the Achiote Chicken Sandwich with house chips. The chips were crisp and tasty, and the sandwich was a gooey mess of delicious. tender chicken, with fresh toppings. My wife got the Superfood Salad and added shrimp. It was a large bowl of fresh greens, with lots of tender shrimp. Service was excellent. Somewhat limited menu, but I had multiple items that looked good to me to choose from. read more

Gabriel's Cafe - Achiote Grilled Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Located in the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. Came for a drink before a night on the town. Service was prompt, friendly, and good pours for the price point. TVs are available and broadcast the games upon request. Didn't get a chance to dine in but looked like a decent place to grab dinner if staying at the hotel. read more

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This is a very convenient place to get a quick bite. We came here for lunch on a all day meeting day. We got cheese dip and chip as the appetizer, southwest salad, and smoke beef taco. The cheese dip is very flavorful. However, the cheese gets cold too quickly, and it was tough to dip the chips in. The ingredients for the salad were very fresh. The vegetables were crispy. Smoke beef taco was tasty. It had a very smoky flavor. Meat was tender. It came with chip and salsa. The salsa has a strange after taste, and I did not touch the salad after 1 bite. Service was great. Our server was friendly. read more

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Would be 5 star but the place was freezing !! Wayyyyy too cold. A/C is great but this is ridiculous. Food was excellent ; well prepared hot and tasty. The falafel and 4 cheese grilled cheese were great. Waitress was attentive.. it was an off time so she had other tasks but did an ok job! read more

I got the salmon at this otherwise nondescript hotel restaurant. The broccolini preparation -- a red pepper romesco made with shallots, carrots, and agave nectar -- batted way, way out of the league of an average hotel restaurant. Shockingly good food, shockingly good preparation. Everyone gives restaurants five stars today. In this case, I really mean it. FIVE STARS. read more

We were at a conference and my husband's first day was LONG!! We decided to just go downstairs and try the restaurant. It was awesome!!! We split a chopped salad that was the best chopped salad I've ever had. I still think about it!! We split a burger and it too was delicious. Another patron who was alone ordered Nachos. They were so BIG all of us nearby were giggling at the size! However our last night there we ordered them with room service and we couldn't begin to finish them. They were great--such good flavors! But maybe offer a smaller size?? Overall Gabriel's was worth a drive but we just got to take the elevator! It was the best hotel restaurant I've ever eaten! read more

This restaurant is located inside the ATT Hotel and Conference Center on the UT Campus, where we are at a conference. Came in here for happy hour and ended up having dinner. The drinks were good, but inconsistent between bartenders. Our server Frankie was gracious and nice. The atmosphere is casual, but they have some nice drinks on the menu. We all had nachos, which were huge. These can feed 2-3 people easily! We got 3 between 6 people and didn't even finish. We got beef, chicken and pulled pork. My favorite for sure was the pulled pork! The salsa was fresh and delicious, and the guacamole was creamy and flavorful. I think I tasted a hint of cilantro in the queso which was wonderful. We had a nice experience here. The manager Oscar rounded out our night so that our server could go home, and he was absolutely fabulous. Took really great care of us! read more

Gabriel's Cafe - Margaritas - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I brought a group of 7 people in for an informal get together on a Friday afternoon. We sat there for more than half an hour before getting any service. I had to go up to the bar to try to place an order to be noticed. I will never go there again. read more

My friends and I always eat here after the Texas Football games. It is always very yummy. My favorite are the nachos. Service is sometimes slow, but I have only gone when it's been packed. read more

This was our spot for a convenient dinner while staying in the hotel. This is a seat yourself spot. We ate outside on the patio and the service was quick. The menu is pretty limited with a few starters, 2 salads, 3 sandwiches and 2 taco options. The food was average but fine for a quick bite. We ordered a few drinks, sweet potato apps, chicken wings and beef tacos. If you have more energy or time to drive or walk I would check out other nearby options but for convenience it was appreciated. read more

Happy Hour is seat yourself. Seated myself on the patio and enjoyed the lovely evening. Nice wine list. $2 off per glass on happy hour. Enjoyed the Daou Cab Sav. 1/2 off select appetizers during HH, but portions are more than generous and more than I could eat for a meal. For reference, I had the shrimp quesadillas which came with chips, guacamole, salsa, and cream cheese. I thought it was tasted. I enjoyed the guys who served me. Personable. Perfect mixture of attentive while leaving me alone to just enjoy hearing the UT bell tower chime every quarter hour. Was in a rush at the end, and they got the bill to me quickly. I'd definitely go back if I were at the ATT hotel/ convention center or on campus for a quiet hour. It was happy! read more

We stayed at the hotel and stopped by for a drink and nosh before walking to a comedy show. We had about 45 minutes to hang. There was a big game on that evening that UT was playing in. We got the dip trio and the Brussels sprouts. Those were both good and came out in about 5-10 minutes or less. Our drinks, however, took about 25 minutes to come out - and the restaurant was not busy at all. Seemed like the bar staff and manager were very involved in watching the game and weren't really concerned about getting our drinks out. We were almost done with our food and didn't have long to enjoy our drinks before leaving. The Brussels sprouts were really good, and you can't really mess up a chip and dip plate. read more

I really like this place. The drinks are fairly priced and the staff are all super friendly. Super convenient to come here from campus and their 4-7pm HH is wonderful (sweet potato tater tots, crispy Brussel sprouts, fried chicken bites...all excellent, massive portions and super good value). read more

This is the closest modest, non-fast food place to eat near the IMAX. There are only a few bar seats, but even with a generally low number of patrons, it was necessary to attract a bartender's attention to get a drink order in, order food, order refills, and get the check. A strength was $3 Texas beers. The Mac & Cheese sounded good on paper was just OK, but then I am a Mac & Cheese connoisseur. There was no sharpness to the cheeses. My friend ordered the nachos with smoked beef. As someone who doesn't normally eat much beed, the beef tasted good, but there were barely any black beans. To be fair, I couldn't appreciate the dish because I am not a fan of queso, but my friend who is just rated the dish as a 8/10. read more

I was staying in the hotel for a conference so this was kind of our lifeline in a pinch. I'd really recommend it if you're staying at the AT&T Hotel and conference center. Through out the week I had a chicken sandwich, the burger, and the NY strip. All were very good and was satisfied completely with the orders! Service was good and they also do happy hour. I forget what day but local beers were only 3 bucks, very pleasant surprise. read more

Gabriel's Cafe - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not many seats for sitting up at the bar which I prefer to do on work travel, but nice staff and service. Chips trio dip appetizer was good. Margarita was good. Shrimp and pimento cheese grits was delicious! read more

Gabriel's Cafe - Shrimp n' Grits with pimento cheese grits - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good food. It just took a bit for service because they had an even there and were super busy.

After touring the Blanton Museum I needed to find lunch some where. It so happen on Sunday the museum cafe offered little other than cold sandwiches and I wanted a hot meal. A woman at the museum recommended Gabriel's Cafe to me and it ended up working out great because I needed a taxi which is offered just outside their door and it was walking distance since I had no car. Located in the AT&T conference center ground level Gabriels is the hotels bar/lounge restaurant. It is on the edge of UT campus, a view of the tower is within view of the door I entered. I found it to be huge, but on the day I visited hardly anyone was there. I scouted the bar with playoff football and did not hesitate. A couple of others had also ponied up and were enjoying the game and some libations. A look around the dining room and the place was spotless. Every table clear, every chair in it's place and it presented nicely. The male bartender took no time to get my drink order and since I was in a hurry I told him I needed to order quickly and catch a cab. He placed a menu in front of me and I flipped it open and reviewed and asked for a recommendation of something hot. He said the house burger with house made chips are a great item, especially for a first timer. So I said go for it and had a brew in front of me in no time. He was friendly and we chatted a bit about Austin since I was from out of town. I really felt comfortable in the place and dug the sophisticated decor. I relaxed and watched the Packers and some other team duel it out in a play off game. My food arrived in probably less than 15 minutes and smelled dlish. Burger, cheese, bacon and nice over sized buns and house chips. I first snapped a few chips down which were surprisingly some of the best house chips I've ever had. The burger staring at me and ready to consume did not disappoint. I was juicy, scrumptious and quite filling. The bartender was attentive and checked on me a few times to make sure all my needs were met. My check arrived quickly upon request and the amount around $15 was a great deal. Credit card swiped and a nice tip left for a great lunch and service. Since Gabriel's is in a hotel those not staying may overlook this gem. I can tell you if I was in the area again I would definitely come back for the same menu item, it was a really solid burger and chips. Unsure what the vibe of this place is when they have business, but for me it worked well and could only get better with some background laughter and a nice group of people. Absolutely a cool lounge. read more

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A nice spot inside the AT&T hotel where I was staying. It was crowded on a Tuesday and the crowd was a mix of biz types and few younger folks with backpack. We sat the bar...the bartender came over right away and we did not have to do puppy eyes at the bar tender hoping they would come to us...drinks were not cheap...they are similar San Francisco prices...they did have the Scotch I wanted...so all good. read more

A restaurant in the AT&T Hotel. A bit pricey, but it's a hotel! Had a Caesar salad & added chicken. Very tasty. The dressing was delicious. It was $16 and did not have croutons! Caesar salad REQUIRES croutons. I was working so I couldn't imbibe, but the drinks and beers looked good! read more

Gabriel's Cafe - Caesar salad didn't have croutons - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Casual restaurant at convention center hotel. Good fare. Great staff. The burger was awesomeness. Right balance of bread and beef. Most think more is better. read more

In my ever-continuing quest to find the perfect Reuben, I found myself here per some trusted sources, after a show at Bass Hall. I made it in just under the wire (thanks to GoogleMaps and finding adjacent street parking) as the kitchen closes @11pm sharp to have their pretty epic reuben and house chips (w/an amazing dipping sauce!) and for $10, it was well worth it! It should be said that this place is kind of hidden in that it is on University Dr. in the AT&T Conference Center w/the hotel and the super fancypants Carillon restaurant. There is valet parking, but I don't know how much it costs. The Cafe itself is a kind of surprising fancy, dim-lit swank type decor and atmo, which was almost initially off-putting as my friend and I walked in super-casual in jeans and sweaters, but we were immediately put at ease when the hostess/waitress sat us immediately and put my reuben order in with literally just a minute to spare. The place was a ghost town when we entered on a Sat night, but it might have been off peak day/hours. The Reuben was magnificent and close to the best I have had in Austin, the house chips were perfectly cooked and the dipping sauce they came with has given me yet another addiction. The service was solid and we were in and out in under 40mins. That being said, I will definitely try this place again during the day as the view from the huge windows would probably be fantastic of the UT campus! read more

Gabriel's Cafe - The Reuben here is super delish!!! As are the house chips! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Maybe it's slightly overpriced, maybe.....but Gabriel's Is Solid That's For Sure!!! Server Rich was exactly the Server for my wife and I. Great guy and Great food. Oh, also....I'm a Quesomaniac and the Queso Here is Primo read more

I enjoyed Gabriel's very much. The staff and bartenders are very friendly and attentive, making you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. I had a turkey club that was made with smoked turkey. It was a great variation on the classic and I liked the rich taste. read more

Gabriel's Cafe - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is decent, and servers are really nice, albeit clueless about their menus. As the only 3-meal restaurant inside the hotel, I find it absolutely shameful that during a week-long stay, the menu NEVER changed between lunch and dinner, and the kitchen offers zero daily specials. Seriously? The servers never knew what the soup of the day was (and actually admitted the soup changes every 2 days "when we usually run out"), and couldn't ever answer whether any dishes I mentioned were made without meat stock (as a vegetarian, we depend on accurate knowledge of ingredients.) Missed opportunities here to have a captive daily audience of diners, but they really don't seem to care that I walk up to 10 blocks away to eat my daily meals when I would rather eat "at home" while staying here! That said, their queso dip is divine. That earned them a third star. read more

Best drinks ! Amazing!! Chips n trio of dips great. The burger AMAZING! Wow. Best one I've had in Austin. I'll come back for just the burger. House chips great too. read more

Carlton made this such a great experience! We had a bad time in Austin so far BUT Carlton made it a million times better with his excellent service and his wonderful recommendations about things to do in the city. Carlton makes this place great and he should recognized for his exceptional character and service. Five stars for the restaurant just because of this man! the food and drinks were great too. If you are in Austin Texas, be sure to stop by and ask for him! read more

Mostly for its convenience factor, I enjoy Gabriel's from time to time. It's located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em!) in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The staff is good and getting better. Alex always takes great care of me and my guests. They've changed the menu recently, adding some local items and updating some of the less classy meals. They now have Antonelli's Cheese, which is great, and the reuben is pretty awesome. Try the tacos too. If you park in the AT&T Center, then you can get your parking validated, so don't valet or park on the street. If you ever need to hold a happy hour, their event staff are friendly, and the deals are pretty good. They'll set up apps and start a tab. All in all, a good, chill place to hang out. read more

Gabriel's Cafe - The Reuben and an Arnold Palmer. Harry Potter book not included. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We visited Gabriel's several times during our stay at the hotel. Between the staff, excellent food and drink specials our stay was fantastic. Everyone seemed to have a great time while there. The staff was always witty, knowledgeable and engaging. Keith was absolutely the best server we had during our trip. We will definitely be back. read more

Gabriel's Cafe - Brisket quesadillas and crispy Brussels sprouts - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A perfectly pleasant hotel bar with food ... in a nice room with good looks and high prices. One major draw that sets it apart. And this draw is a HUGE plus. They do their own infused tequila with fruit, herbs and jalapeno. They do their own infused vodka with pineapple. These are absolutely positively destination beverages. In particular, you have never drunk anything in your life like the jalapeno infused tequila. The alcohol is smooth. The jalapeno is scorching. The fruit and herbs give powerful taste. This is a demanding complex beverage that is at the top of my list for good infused spirit beverages. It is worth coming to the ATT Center just for the tequila alone. The food, the room, the other drinks and the prices are all typical of a nice hotel with high prices - but one that delivers fair value for the high prices. You won't get any bargains - but you won't be ripped off either - which is a contrast from the gouge-the-customer mentality of many supposedly destination hotels. The food isn't as good as the Carillon across the hallway (which is a bona fide destination restaurant). But it is serviceable. The ambiance and the bar are perfectly lovely. If I wanted a nice drink on campus, stopping off here for the tequila would be a fine move. read more

What a great place. It is hidden inside the AT&T center. Very nice place, a bit formal, but not too much. Service was A+, very good selection at the bar, good list of whiskey, included Glenlivet 21, what was a surprise. Menu is adequate, but the most important was the very relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. If you looking for a steak dinner this is not a place to go, if you want to relax after work or take someone on the date or a family dinner, this would do just fine. read more

This was the bar at the hotel where I stayed for a conference, but it is also the only place that serves a full lunch on weekends. So I popped in on Sunday afternoon, to eat & catch a bit of the Saints game between meetings. The service was...confused. The waiters were sweet but falling all over each other. Turns out none of them normally work lunch in this space. One of them didn't know how to run credit cards because he normally worked room service. But they tried hard. Drinks were good and the one time I ate there the shrimp tacos were tasty. read more

my flight was super late. I was sooooo disappointed because I had already scoured Yelp for the best vegan love close to the conference center. alas, everything was closed, so I sadly shuffled into Gabriel's.... SURPRISE!!! this place is awesome! vegan options o' plenty. I had the white bean dip & spinach salad, but I COULD HAVE had a few other dishes. HOORAY! it is very lounge-y. VERY dark. liked my hip waiter, he was kinda snarky, but in a southern charm kinda way. read more

Last night I ordered a 6 oz fillet medium. My friend ordered the same thing. Hers was perfect but mine was cooked well, no pink at all. It had good flavor so I ate it. This afternoon I come in and I'm the only one sitting in the back away from the bar. You have the PUPPY bowl playing on all 5 big screen TVs. I'm the guest in the dining room. A couple comes in and asked " oh you don't have the SUPER bowl on?" Mind you the game doesn't start for another 1.5 hours. The server commences to put the pregame on ever tv except one which he changes to GOLF. WHF? RUDE AND INCONSIDERATE. read more

Outstanding service, quality food, and amazing location! Great spot for meetings near campus or game day bites. Highly recommend!

Constantly, I've eaten there multiple, multiple times, every home game for the ladies volleyball program. There is never enough servers, slow in drink orders, heaven help if you need a refill. The food is always slow in coming. It's the same song and dance all the time. Today went in, was told can only order beer and soft drinks, as usual, no bartender. 6 of us, one order didn't get made, it was a salad, it took 13 minutes for it to come out. After the rest of us ate, the person eating their salad by themselves. It's always the same story, we are short handed, not enough help, blah blah. The service is slow. Then they add 20% because of 6 of us. The server didn't refill drinks, I had to walk up to bar to get it refilled, both water and a soda. The server forgot to enter a meal. Then had the audacity to want 20%. The management has to be one of the worse I've seen in a while. They don't care, it's obvious, because it's always below par service. You have been warned. read more