Awesome little place with a dive bar vibe. Delicious snacks and I def have to go back for brunch…read moreand lunch/dinner! Staff and the owner are so delightful! I'd go back just for them!!!!

This was a really cute local spot that we decided to try on a random Thursday…read more Stumbled upon an amazing happy hour with great cheap, but well made drinks and good food. Staff were all friendly and it was a perfect neighborhood spot to bring your laptop and work / hangout. They have a great outdoor area too. Will definitely be back!

Walked right in and sat at the bar at 7 pm on a Monday…read morePrompt very friendly service with a quick hazy ipa that was delicious. Food order also was quickly delivered. The steak sandwich was so so good. The ambiance was chill. The bartender was awesome. All around a great experience.

I've been seeing this place all over my Instagram and TikTok, and I've wanted to try it for so…read morelong, so I was super excited! I found a parking garage nearby, which was honestly a downside because they didn't validate parking at the restaurant. Or I guess it's a bar, so that's probably why, but it was like $16 for an hour. Since it's a bar, you order your food at the bar and then sit down. My friends and I shared the beets and ricotta with bread, which was really nice and soft. This dish was nothing crazy and wasn't super flavorful, but it was still pretty good. Then the star of the show came out. I got the chicken Caesar salad, and my friends got the wrap with fries. This was honestly probably my favorite Caesar salad I've ever had, period. The dressing had a little bit of a kick to it, it was peppery and just so flavorful, and the kale was perfectly marinated. I don't know, it was just great. The chicken was amazing. It was kind of a lot of dressing, so next time I might get it on the side, but it was still so good. I also tried my friends' wraps, and they were great and huge, so everyone had leftovers for lunch the next day. This might just be a personal thing, but I will say one downside was that I got an awful stomach ache about an hour afterward. I think it's just because kale can be a little harder to digest, mixed with the fact that there was so much dressing. That said, I'll definitely be coming back. They have a lot of fun menu items that I want to try, and their happy hour menu is great. It was also surprisingly empty in there, but I guess that makes sense since we came on a weekday around 5:30.

Loved this place from start to finish. Well, the parking situation could have been clearer. The…read morevalet signs are a as lil for Este, no mention of Bar Toti so I initially found street parking until my friend arrived and's advised of valet. It was complimentary which was nice. Made a reservation the day before for 5pm when they open as this was the time with an indoor seating option. Such as cute and quaint interior. They keep the ac going so be prepared to thaw out when you leave. Food wise we started with the baba ganoush, fries and each got a smashburger. From 5-6 they have a happy hour where the smash burgers are 50% off! Deal! Wine was also $2 off a glass. The fries were so good, we ordered another round. Note that they do not travel well as I took some home and it wasn't the same. Must eat freshly made! Baba ganoush was tasty as well. Smash burgers were the highlight, relish on the side and good call as it was spicy (mouth on fire), which is a as hard pass for me. The burger was nice and crisp all around getting that nice bite each time. Cheese nice and melted and the sauce was perfect. I could have ordered another, but that would have been overload. Def recommend doing a reservation and get the burger, you won't be disappointed.

The best smashed burgers in Austin--and even better, they're half off every Monday. My husband and…read moreI used to make it a Monday date to sit out on their patio, which is very romantic and charming, split a burger, and grab a couple of cocktails. Only recently did I finally decide to branch out and order the Hongos a la Plancha, and oh my goodness--I feel like such a fool for not trying it sooner. I still dream about this dish. Think deeply umami mushrooms soaked in egg yolk with just enough cheese to bring everything together. I haven't found another place that does it quite like Bar Toti. Hopefully it stays on the menu permanently because I'll absolutely be ordering it again the next time I'm in Austin.

Good selection of frozens and bar food. We tried all of their frozens and the guava-Rita really hit…read morethe spot, perfect for a hot day. They have a new special going on Sundays, 1/2 off frozens. Indoor and outdoor space, including a spacious upstairs area. Just across the outdoor space, there's another cool place better half which also serves food and drinks.

Why is Hold Out so cool? We don't get to go often, but when we do, we always bask in how amazing it…read moreis. We recently visited for Plant Bingo by Yellow Rose Soirées (also highly recommend). We split a burger and got wings and it was all so damn good. And the fries! Don't sleep on the fries. Friendly staff. Excellent drinks. Great atmosphere. Love Hold Out!

We stopped at Sour Duck Market before a concert at the Moody Center and it ended up being such a…read moregreat choice. We got there during happy hour, which runs daily from 3-6, and had the burger and fries along with the open-faced summer sando. Both were amazing- the burger was so good, and the summer sando was fresh, flavorful, and a nice lighter option. We also shared a bottle of rosé, which was perfect before heading to the show. They also have a really large outdoor patio, which gives the whole place such a relaxed, casual Austin feel and makes it a great spot to hang out when the weather is nice. I also love that they have an in-house bakery and make so much from scratch. Everything we had was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and we'll definitely be back.

Okay, so this is my updated review for Sour Duck! I went back with some friends for book club and…read moreeasily found parking in the small back lot! It was busy but I just got lucky. In the past you could show up and find a table outside! Sadly that is no longer the case there was a line wrapped around the door so there was a wait for both indoor and outdoor seating but once our names were on the list we were seated inside quickly. I ordered the happy hour burger which was $6, incredible price but I found the burger sauce to be overly sour! It needed some sweetness to balance it out. The fries were good but definitely over seasoned. The HONEY CAKE was incredible!!! Just a delicious fall day in a dessert. Cinnamon, fluffy whipped layers of cream, with crumble on top--PERFECTION. The sour dough loaf it was delicious too! Friend and I got it to go. I feel like the bread is fairly priced at $7 for a loaf. Service was much better this time around and although they were extremely busy my food and drink came out quickly. I ordered the Apple cinnamon daiquiri (tasted like an apple tini) $6 on HH! It's tiny and packs a PUNCH! I could only finish half of it but then again I'm a light weight so go try it for yourself! The kids are still an issue running around unsupervised but all around it was a very pleasant experience!

Can't say enough good things! My friends and I went and agreed it was the best bowl we have had! So…read moreso good and fresh. The drinks were amazing as well. The ice cream was another level with the Swedish hill bits and salted caramel drizzle. To die for! The place is so cool with the outdoor seating!

I was on Cesar Chavez Street and decided to have lunch nearby. A big sign caught my eye--Lou's--so…read moreI parked my car. It was an American roadside-style diner with a variety of options, including breakfast, tacos, salads, snacks, burgers, rotisserie meats, fries, drinks, and frozen treats. Although there was no indoor seating, the spacious outdoor patio was quite impressive. I ordered the Eastside Crunch ($16) and added pulled rotisserie chicken for $4. The service was pretty good--friendly and fast. The dish was tasty and healthy, but at $20 including the chicken, I found it a bit pricey for a casual lunch. The food was good, but I'm not sure I would come back often at that price.

I've been coming to Kerbey Lane for years and though it was better in the past, it still hits when…read moreyou need a good breakfast/brunch when no where else is serving it at 4pm! This time we got the Eggs Francisco (which is always delicious) with a side of beignet pancakes. Their pancakes are always good, especially the flavored ones such as the cinnamon swirl! We also got their Chicken Pesto Panini with a side of truffle fries. This one is always a good go-to option if you're feeling lunch! Even though service can sometimes be slow and they'll try to sit you with the crowds in a corner, this place has me repeatedly coming back. Just beware of its age at the original location, the newer locations have a cleaner look and feel to them, but nonetheless, they are all good (especially for breakfast and brunch).

We got there around noon after Sunday church service. Server told us that there would be wait but…read moredid not tell us how long would that be. Afterall, we waited for 30 minutes for our table which we would have left if they would tell us it would take that long. There were benches outside of the restaurant for wait under Scotching hot sun during summer time. It was about 100 plus degrees by the way. There was no waiting area inside of the restaurant. Parking was hard to find,there was only street parking available. We ordered lemon poppy French toast with over easy medium eggs, fresh fruit and gluten free pancakes, Jalapeño sausage with over easy medium eggs. We ordered two sparkling water with lime. ‍ The server was confused and asked me what sides would I wanted, but my order did not come with any sides. That made me think that the server did not really know the menu. Customer service was not impressive, parking was hard to find, long wait, and the food was just average. I would very likely not be returning.

I love Banger's. I was I. Austin for the Babymetal concert and I stopped by for lunch. It was…read moreduring their October Fest event and it was packed. They had live music and more going on this weekend. I got their butter burger and fries with a big October fest beer from Blue Owl Brewery. The burger was as delicious as I remembered it to be. The fries are crispy. I just wish the fries were salted a little more. I also got their delicious snickers in a jar dessert. It is amazing, I would love more peanuts the service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend Banger's the next time you visit Austin for any reason. They won't disappoint you.

According to the website, "Banger's is all about being a wonderful place to eat, drink and hangout…read more Not too rowdy, not too laid back, just a good old fashioned good time." And honestly, that's a spot on description. We dined with a large group, which is no problem for this place as they have several picnic tables in a German-style beer garden. There is a large stage on one side for live music. They have about 100 beers on tap, and a huge menu with the focus being their home-made sausages. For appetizers we tried the pimento cheese and hush puppies. The hush puppies were some of the best I've had. For entrees we tried an assortment of sausages, and I also got the better butter burger. The burger was alright, but I wouldn't get it again -- my fault for ordering a burger at a sausage restaurant. The vibes and atmosphere were cool. They're not able to split checks for larger parties so keep that in mind when booking -- always a subtle annoyance IMO.