Surprised by poor ratings as our meal was INCREDIBLE. We have our usual go to spots in Austin, and decided to try this and I am so glad we did as we now have a new restaurant to add to our rotation. Every dish we had was amazing. Some of the most unique flavors and pairings, and the quality was top notch and you could taste how fresh the quality was. The pop overs were the only items we weren't impressed with, but the broccolini over cashew butter was amazing. The bartender was nice enough to make me my own drink off the menu as I wanted something a bit sweeter and fruitier, which he was happy to do and they were delicious. Our waitress, tai, was fantastic - definitely asked to be seated in her section! Very excited to return to Austin and this restaurant - the ambience itself is worth a view. Such a delightful and overall lovely experience. Don't miss it! read more

Geraldine's - Egg with leek noodle - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Super cute spot with amazing interior decor. When we got there a jazz band was playing and they were wonderful. I got the salmon Benedict and it was delicious. read more

Geraldine's - Smoked Salmon Benedict Short Rib Quesadilla Aperol - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best brunch restaurant in Austin. Their shrimp and grits also come with pork and the flavors work so well together. The day were there, a band was playing and the atmosphere was so relaxing. This is a must visit if you are every in Austin and it's located downtown. I will certainly return soon. read more

Love love LOVEEEE this place. Service is always on point, and portions are large. You can often times find seating at the bar which is extra helpful when dining with a small party, since the reservations are almost always booked out! read more

I came here for a bachelorette dinner and there were 7 of us. The menu was pretty limited and the dishes were meant for sharing family style. For such a big party we had to order a lot of plates and it was pretty expensive per plate. We ended up ordering lighter and eating somewhere else after. We got two plates of brussel sprouts, one salmon dish, one shrimp dish, a cheese board for 2, a caccio pasta dish and 7 drinks for the table. The total was about $350 and we each got like a small sample bite of each... Although the food was very tasty, it's better not to come with a huge group. It's better as a nice date night. Ambiance was nice too. read more

My girlfriend and I visited the Geraldines yesterday for brunch and had a great time. I had never been in the Kimtpon hotel and I was happy to have changed that yesterday. This hotel was absolutely beautiful and the restaurant was as well. The decor was so nice and everything in here was sparkling clean. Our service here was good and when we called 45 minutes prior to our reservation time they let us push out for another 30 minutes later. The menu was a bit small, but we were able to make some great decisions, I went with the omelet and my girlfriend went with the French toast. Both of us were very happy with our decisions and I can certainly say that they are both great dishes. Overall this is an easy rating to make and definitely recommend this place for Sunday brunch! read more

The bartenders here are great, and I love the holiday drink menus they do. I've been here several times for brunch, dinner, and drinks, and it's a solid choice. My recommendation when it comes to food is to ask the staff for their recs. I've had several great dishes (that staff recommended) and several average...so heed their advice The cocktails are always well-balanced, and the former English teacher in me loves the current seasonal menu with punny drink names that are delicious to boot. Cute hotel, solid restaurant, and if you're staying here or tired of a too-crowded Rainey St., this is a good place to duck into. read more

Made a reservation for two. We were sat immediately but our table was a two top right by a window.. overlooking a construction site with plentiful portapotties. Ok, out of control. Said table was also by the bussing station. They weren't super busy but I was thinking I was just being critical. Then, after we were seated.. we waited 20 minutes to get water at our table. Sat for another 15, still no server or anything. I was in the service industry for a long time so I try to be patient, but I finally caved and had the hostess relocate us. The server in our new section was slammed but was still attentive. Food was ok. However our delay from the first part of the evening made it so we had to take the last part of our dinner home. We were two parents on a date and only had our sitter until 11. read more

Their food is fabulous but the music makes the night. Chevk out their upcoming lineup to make the best reservation decision. We really enjoyed Donovan Keith during our last dinner! Be sure to get the biscuits, I hear they're negative calories (worth it)! And split the sweets while you are at it! read more

Geraldine's - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent food and amazing service. Alexander was the best waiter I've ever had. He was very polite and attentive to anything and everything we needed and wanted. The buttermilk biscuits are amazing, with the butter that comes with it is the perfect amount of sweet and salty and it adds so much to the biscuits. The French toast was amazing, some of the best French toast I've ever tasted. It was perfectly balanced flavors between the fruit and the syrup that comes on the side, and it was so moist and warm. The chocolate croissants were so flaky and warm, they melt in your mouth, the croissant was just sweet enough to bring out all the amazing flavors of the chocolate. Geraldines was an overall great experience, amazing staff and beautiful restaurant. Ask for Alexander, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Geraldine's has a great brunch. Far as dress code goes it's more casuals. They have a live band mimosa and good food. Far as cost goes I would say Just on the brunch menu though. When u have check it out. They also offer resvation. read more

so the three guys behind bar on christmas evening were amazing, from there recommendations on food, hospitality, and engaging conversations i had a great time!!! i initially sat at a table but when the server walked by me 5 times without greeting the table or acknowledging me, i decided to go to the bar. The wagyu and caciao were divine, potatoes and bruseels sprouts were a great complement!! Thank you for making my christmas without family a wonderful experience read more

Geraldine's - wagyu - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jason the waiter is one of the reasons I keep coming back to Geraldine's. He quick, funny, attentive, and always made sure I was satisfied with the food and service! He's the best!!!! Thanks Jason read more

Geraldine's - #geraldines #jason - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service from our server Kyle. Rolled out of bed to the 4th floor of our hotel and was greeted with deliciousness. Don't forget to try their biscuits and house made honey butter!!!! To die for! read more

Geraldine's - Avocado toast - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great great service!! Jason is the best, he recommended the golden drink and the chicken sandwich for brunch as I told him I needed a hangover cure and it was amazing and hit the spot! read more

Geraldine's - Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time coming here and such a good experience!!! Jason was so funny and accommodating! Best place for a hangover cure!

Only went for dessert. It was GREAT! LIVE MUSIC! Apple bottom dessert was rich and tasty and the flan was good, but the Cigar dessert was the WINNER if the evening! Clever & so delicious! I felt bad for the person who ordered it... We all had tastes of it and she didn't get the full meal... we probably should have ordered another 1.... or 2! read more

Great live music, we saw the blues / rock band on Saturday evening. It's nice how it's a street off of Rainey At. The popover is ok, I would not get it again. I think also I'm just not a fan of popovers to begin with. The tartar is amazing and I love the Asian flavoring, plus the crisps (they were the texture of deep fried Asian shrimp chips) it came with. I would get this again. I got the octopus's garden (non-alcoholic) and it was delicious, tasted very herbal. Imagine an herb infused lemonade spritzer or something along that sensation, but not quite that flavor. read more

Geraldine's - Half drinken Octopus's Garden (Non-Alcoholic), $14 - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Have been here several times & it's always such a good spot! The ambience is great, waitstaff is always so friendly & fun. Food is a hit but just got drinks and hung out tonight. read more

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My daughter and I dined at Geraldine's for my birthday. It is located in Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt; valet parking; $$$; and a menu inclusive of recipes full of fresh ingredients and innovation built to share with friends and family gathering together. We enjoyed the Parker House Rolls, pork chop, cabbage purée, watermelon radishes, roasted chicken, grilled lemons and potatoes. There was no live band playing during our visit. Soft mood lighting and table votives adorned the restaurant. It was a wonderful birthday evening. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Nice bar area. Well made cocktails. Nice space to catch up with friends. The lobby is really nicely decorated.

I had the burger for brunch , it was really good and didn't fall apart while eating it, it had bacon , egg , pickles and their house sauce. The two others I was with got the chicken sandwich, it was good as well. Our server was great too. Definitely trying the sticky bun next time we go for brunch. We plan on going back for dinner soon as well, the atmosphere was great. read more

While in town for Formula 1, I was able to sneak a last minute reservation on a Saturday evening at Geraldine's. Never having been a patron at the restaurant before, myself accompanied by three guests were treated to an amazing evening! Our server Keith was engaging & informative. Although a busy night for him, we never felt rushed and loved being able to converse with Keith throughout our dining experience. His recommendations such as the pork ribs, sweet potatoes, halibut and more were deliciously spot on. We ordered 7-8 dishes amongst the four of us from the shareable style menu and even saved space for the chocolate pot de creme & sticky toffee pudding. I highly recommend the later. Thank you for one of the best meal experiences we've had & we hope to have the opportunity to return soon. read more

Great atmosphere and food! A little pricey but worth it. the live music always a good touch read more

Had a really nice lunch there the other day. A friend was in town and didn't want to run around. Since he was staying that the Hotel Van Zandt, we went to their restaurant. Although the lunch menu was a little sparse, the service and food was quite good. My fried chicken sandwich was a huge piece of white meat breast with exceptionally thick and crunchy breading. I got the spicy mayo and chow-chow toppings on the side and both were really tasty. The sandwich was a little too big and I ate the meat from the second half without the bread. The tossed salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing was good too. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by a much better than average lunch here. read more

I liked this place overall. Staff was friendly. Tables were spaced generously. Also very comfortable sitting. Food was very good. We had french toast, smoked salmon, eggs, bacon and mimosas. Nice views of down town and the city as a whole. It butts up to the pool so you have to deal with watching people swim. There was a live jazz band that made for a very relaxing environment. The only reason for 4 v 5 stars is the price. For what you get, you're paying $$$$ based on location. Still worth it in my opinion but you'll be walking out for brunch with a lighter pocket book. read more

The dishes are served tapas style and I was impressed with the smaller plates as well and the bigger entrees! The biscuits with the maple honey butter are a MUST! Definitely give this place a try! Great ambience, wonderful view of Lady bird lake. Do make reservations as it can get packed due to the live music on the weekends. read more

Geraldine's - Biscuit with maple butter - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We enjoyed a bday dinner for a party of 8 last Wednesday. This place was a great spot for us, food is mostly "tapas" style. Our waiter Keith gave us great food and drink recommendations, and made the whole evening a great success. Andrew the event coordinator was wonderful in helping me make the reservation, helped me with a bday cake I had purchased and dropped off earlier in the day, and he was very patient with my various changes and questions. Food faves: Crudo, shishito peppers, beets, and short ribs. Fave drinks: all of them! Lol read more

I'm a little surprised that Geraldine's isn't doing better on the review side of things. First off - great setting. The Van Zandt is a cool hotel down in the Rainey Street district so it's a nice dinner spot to launch an evening of carousing from. But this place is far more than a location. Shareable plates and tasty cocktails make for a fun and delicious evening with friends. Make sure to try the short ribs! read more

If I hadn't ended the experience with a $40 valet bill, this would have been 5 stars. Apparently they don't validate for weekend brunch- so I at least hope the band gets some of that valet money. It was SXSW weekend, so there really weren't any other parking options available nearby. If someone had informed me that valet was going to be that much when I made the reservation, I could have at least taken that into consideration when choosing whether I should try to park on site. Everyone hates surprise bills- especially when they are twice the price of every other parking option in the area. I was told this was a newer policy when I asked about restaurant validation- so you may want to ask before you come what the parking situation will be for you. Parking issues aside... The pastry plate was a great carb lovers choice for sharing over tea or coffee. You could make a meal out of that if you wanted to, but we decided to sample it and move on to the rest of the menu. The corn pancakes with blue berries intrigued me and were less corn-meal tasting or textured than I thought they'd be. The short rib quesadilla was a quarter sized quesadilla with an egg on top- so my partner ordered some bacon and potatoes to make it more of a meal. The food was great, the service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and the jazz music was the perfect volume. Fix the parking issue or at least inform people with reservations and it will be even better. read more

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Came for brunch and really enjoyed the experience. Amazing biscuits, amazing breakfast potatoes, amazing salmon eggs Benedict, amazing classic breakfast plate, amazing coffee. Really great spot if you're looking to visit the Rainey district. Great service too, and valet parking or street parking are available. There was a band that was playing, which was cool and very "Austin," but it did make it hard to hear yourself talk. So beware and maybe call ahead if you're looking for more of a quiet dining experience. read more

We sat by the pool, weren't served for close to 25-30 min, we were rarely visited, food was horrible and the pecan sticky bun tasted like a two day old donut with sauce poured over it. Left brunch to go home to make food before going out Will never return. Locals stay away. read more

Great service, food, and ambiance! Thursday live music is such a vibe! Great place to impress your date! read more

It was sooooooo good that we returned the next night and enjoyed the same meal again. Food, service and ambiance --- far exceeded my expectations!!! read more

It's definitely one of those spots that you should definitely try once, but I likely won't return unless asked to. The quiche was very undercooked but luckily, the staff was willing to redo the order. I got a burger which tasted decent and was a large serving size. I'd go for a brunch with mimosas with friends but likely not on my own read more

The true test of a person (and restaurants it appears) is how they function under pressure. We were fortunate enough to be stranded @ The Hotel Van Zandt during the TX Winterstorm of 2021 and were saved by Geraldine's. We have enjoyed Geraldines since opening for brunch, dinners, and drinks... always receiving a great meal and excellent service. During the past week we have eaten every evening & Geraldine's... with an excellent meal every time!!!! It's amazing how they delivered a great dinner under the circumstances of having to go out and find food @ sources that were open and figure their menu off that (sort of our current day version if hunting and gathering)... AND the Chef and his crew pulled it off beautifully. Excellent pasta dish (that should be added to the main menu) - make the dish Pasta Jefe) to a surprise Thanksgiving meal (would make your Grandmother mad!) to the greatest brisket & cheese grits meal ever! Thank you Chef - thank you wait staff - thank you Geraldine's for proving the proof surely is in the pudding!!!! read more

We came to Geraldine's after months and months of talking about it, during COVID, and we felt safe, clean, and distanced! We had a reservation right at opening, and got the most picturesque table next to the window overlooking the river. The service was prompt, and everyone was so friendly! We opted for two starters and two entrees which was plenty for just the two of us! The crudo was so fresh, and complimented perfectly with the citrus and micro greens. We took a chance on something different and ordered the burrata, which was probably our favorite dish! It was so creamy and fluffy, and the persimmons and prosciutto were so delicious with it!! We ordered the short ribs and grouper for entrees which were both just outstanding, and much larger portions than we anticipated! Everything was plated just beautifully, and was so fresh. The drink menu was very unique, and we were both very happy with our choices, and when we ordered other drinks, the bar was quick to make exactly what we asked for, and executed them perfectly! We are anxious to go back again in the very near future for sure! read more

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Reggie and Max provided the most amazing service at the Bar! First Class! Made us feel so welcome! Thanks Again!

First off our server was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and confident regarding the menu. There was five of us and on his recommendation we allowed him to help curate a tasting menu of 10 small plates which resulted in just a little more food than we needed. Nobody was left needing more. The plates canes in a perfect order starting with a light cucumber salad then hamachi crudo. We finished with hangar steak and crispy potatoes. Everything came with very creative sauces. Our group are all good industry people including a food scientist. Each of us found this meal to be the best we had in quite a while. The ambiance and design are a warm contemporary with a western vibe. As dinner was winding up a solo singer guitarist started and fora Tuesday night restaurant was surprisingly talented. What a great night. read more

Was everything on the menu a five star taste? Not everything. But when you combine the food, music, location, service and overall vibe I give this a five star. We have the Hamachi, the pork ribs, mushroom pasta, flank steak and Brussel sprouts. Our waiter was excellent, knowledgeable and patient. When i asked for blackberry ice cream he gave me a scoop of vanilla and had tracked down a cup of blackberries from the breakfast menu and even mashed them for me. I also ordered an off menu spicy cocktail and the bar tender was decibel a mixologist and understood exactly how to make it pop. Great vibe and music 7 days or nights a week. Recommend! read more