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    Haywire

    4.1 (172 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Cowgirl dinner
    Kia L.

    Haywire is offering a lovely special for the month of March in honor of international women's day! The special was a play on the viral "girl dinner" trend and Hayward's version is steak, mini caesar, fries and a lemon drop ($30) myself and two friends came tonight to catch up and enjoy what was supposed to be a good meal. Let's start with the good. This place is beautiful and very well decorated! Wonderful place for a date night or meeting friends. Now onto the food. To be honest it was awful. The steak was rubbery and didn't taste like real meat.. the fries were good but so are McDonald's fries. I would be concerned if even the fries weren't made well...The salad was not fresh. On top of that our waiter was rude. The lemon drop arrived to me less than half way full although it was good. I can see the potential, but it's so shameful that service was crummy and the food I tried tonight was lackluster. The menu is expansive and I would come back to try their regular food as one of my friends tried the catfish and her food was actually fresh!

    Delores L.

    I met a Yelp friend for dinner at Haywire as they were hosting their cowgirl dinner including Caesar salad, steak, house fries and a martini (lemon drop) for $30. Usually, food at Haywire is exceptionally good. Tonight, perhaps due to the mass production of the cowgirl dinner, the quality of the food was sub-optimal. The steak was rubbery and hard to eat (only ate one piece). The fries were cold when initially served and the replacement fries were not hot either. The Cesar salad served was not at all like the ceasar salad normally served at Haywire (lettuce was not fresh and crisp). Net, net, I ate very little of my food. I have decided at this stage of my life, if the food is not good, I will not force myself to eat it. The lemon drop martini was nicely prepared and enjoyable to drink. We also ordeedr the crab dip which was nicely prepared. Sergio, our server, occasionally came to our table to check on us, but not to the level that servers at Haywire normally do. The best part of the meal was visiting with my friend.

    Andi B.

    It's Haywire's 1yr anniversary... I love my service with Dre & the excellent service is still there! Come that Monday and enjoy the festivities!

    James C.

    Let me start by saying we must have had the worst table in the entire place. I'm talking about the kind of table where you start questioning your life choices... like how did we end up here? It definitely took away from the experience at first. But then the brunch showed up... and just like that, all those negative emotions packed their bags and left. The food was so good it literally turned our frown upside down. Every bite was amazing, and the service was just as good! So yes, this place is definitely going on my "must-return" list. Just maybe... not at those tables again.

    inside
    Amber L.

    Southern with a Domain twist. Haywire feels like a fun, lowkey spot to grab drinks or a meal at while still being central to shops and other places in The Domain. Parking is easy to find with a small garage around the corner or the much larger red garage right down the street. We made a reservation for 4, which we were seated about 10-15 minutes late. The place was very packed and workers were moving quickly but being late for your reservation on the restaurant's fault is a ding for us. When we were seated we ordered quickly and our waitress was nice, giving us details about her growing up in Louisiana. We ordered the chicken fried steak with sides of brussel sprouts and creamy cajun corn and also a double cheeseburger with mac and cheese and onion rings. The chicken fried steak was good but the breading was very light, falling apart with every cut into it. The flavor was still very good though. The sides of creamy cajun corn and brussel sprouts were fantastic, popping with flavor and texture. The cheeseburger was also a hit, well balanced and savory. The mac and cheese and onion rings were similarly well received. We were brought out a special birthday dessert of whiskey bread pudding that was the hit of the night for everyone. It was moist and sugary, such a good way to end a savory meal. The only hiccup during service was one of our party members' burgers coming with the wrong toppings, which they corrected by quickly preparing a new one. Despite that, Haywire is one of the better dinner options in The Domain. From its atmosphere to food and service, it touches on all the things necessary to have a good time. Considering its look and location the prices are also fair and warrant a serious look for anyone looking for a higher end date night or dinner. This is somewhere we will definitely be coming back to.

    Dezreal P.

    We absolutely enjoyed ourselves at Haywire. We had a reservation for 12 to celebrate a birthday and were seated in a private room, which was a really nice touch. Since our party was large, during reservation a card was required to be put on file with a minimum spend of $660 plus tax and a 20% gratuity, which honestly wasn't hard to meet. Separate checks weren't available; the options were one card or up to four cards split evenly. The food was delicious and the service was great. For starters, we ordered the vaquero shrimp and the lump crab dip for the table both were excellent. I had the redfish with mashed potatoes, which was good, though I wish it had a bit more seasoning. My husband ordered the prime rib and absolutely loved it; it was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor.

    Barbacoa stroganoff
    Penny H.

    This was my second time eating at Haywire, and we're officially huge fans. We had a reservation, which was a very good thing because it was a packed house. The entryway was full of people trying to snag a table, but we were seated within two minutes. We were placed in a side room on the first floor, which had a different vibe from upstairs but was just as enjoyable. I really love how accessible this restaurant is, and the decor has a chic, cowboy feel that works well. Our waiter was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the menu. He also recommended the Haywire Old Fashioned, made with a Texas-sized pour. It has specialty blended whiskeys, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters, and it did not disappoint. The menu offers a nice variety of options. We ordered the chef's favorite four again, and everyone loved it. Special shoutout to the elk tacos. I had planned to order the ribeye this time but then spotted a newer dish you don't see everywhere, the barbacoa stroganoff. I'm so glad I did because it was so good, no, great! We also ordered the chicken fried steak, though it came out as chicken fried chicken. We didn't say anything since it was still a solid entree. The low and slow chicken was another good choice. For dessert, we shared the whiskey bread pudding, which I love. We were there celebrating my birthday, and while the manager did stop by the table to wish me a happy birthday, there wasn't a complimentary dessert or extra. The biggest challenge of the night was parking. We went on a Saturday, and the Domain was extremely crowded. My husband dropped us off at the restaurant and had to park really far away. If you're going on a busy night, definitely make a reservation and give yourself extra time to park. Cross posted

    New York strip and mash - A dinner plate contains two cooked steaks with a dusting of seasoning, accompanied by a metal cup of mashed potatoes with herbs. A glass of water is placed nearby on a wooden table, with chairs and a dimly lit restaurant setting in the background.
    Carolyn R.

    Dined here with some friends for a birthday celebration. Our server was amazing! He made sure we were taken care of and had fun with us along the way. The food was great and everything came out perfect. I had ordered the 6oz petite steak and it was PETITE! Haha surprisingly it was just enough for me!

    Mac and cheese
    Saiteja G.

    It's my first time trying the Texas style Bhaby back ribs and this place knocked it out of the park. Highly recommended! Great ambience and service!

    The image shows the exterior of Haywire, a restaurant with modern architectural design, illuminated signage, and large glass windows. The scene is set at night, with a dark sky and nearby buildings visible. A tree is present on the right side of the image, and the lighting highlights the building's features and signage.
    Chiana P.

    If I can't switch the side item to what I would prefer, your mandatory side item should blow my mind! I finally decided to try Haywire. I had to wait over an hour. I highly recommend doing a reservation! My waitress was friendly. The ambiance is nice and this place is pretty busy. The upstairs area is nice as well. The bars on both floors were packed with no room to spare. The menu is just the right size and not too much going on . I ordered the lady bird drink and it was about bursting with flavor without the extra syrup. Got my entree I got the Texas Red fish. The Texas Red fish had shrimp with lump crab, a sauce, mashed potatoes, and a citrus salad. I asked the waitress could I switch my salad to brussel sprouts and he told me that I could. He came back to my table and said that I couldn't. If a dish is $35, I should be able to switch my side out with something I prefer. I got my dish and saw the mashed potatoes first. The salad was so tiny with 3.5 ingredients. The salad added nothing to the dish, that is why I wish I would've had my brussel sprouts. The lump crab was minimal and I had another 3 shrimp. For $35, this dish could've been prepared better. The taste wasn't bad. My issue is the quantity. If I can switch my side, please do better with your selection! I do want to be back for lunch.

    New York steak
    Ed D.

    I went here with a party of 11. We made reservations and were seated on the second floor. This place is huge with a lot of seating. I really like the decor. The ceilings are painted with a lot of western cowboy settings. The tables and chairs felt really solid and nice dimly lit mood lighting. Service was really good. Food came out relatively fast. We ordered a bunch of appetizers. I tried the elk tacos and it was delicious. Also, probably one of the biggest onion rings I've ever had. The pork burnt ends were really good too. The chips and queso were also very good. Then I had the 13 ounce New York strip steak, medium rare and it was so tasty. I got a side of brussels sprouts and it had good flavor as well. Really everything was delicious! Prices were on par with the quality of food that you got. I'll come back here again when I'm in town.

    Lump Crab Dip - The image shows a baked casserole dish with a golden breadcrumb topping, placed on a wooden table. Next to it, there is a wooden board with folded flatbread, and a metal spoon is resting on the board. The setting appears to be a restaurant or dining area with a warm, wooden surface.
    Brandy C.

    Haywire is easily one of the best restaurants at The Domain. They're a scratch kitchen and it shows! The Texas Farm Raised Redfish dish is the first entree that I've had there and I've been coming back for it ever since. Their drinks are decently priced ($10 for a glass of Malbec) and the cocktails are strong. Another perk is their daily food specials. The restaurant is a large space with two full bars (one upstairs and one downstairs). There are dining areas on each floor and what looked to be a private dining area for large parties. The staff have been nothing less than great.

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    Prohibition ATX

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    We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

    I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

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    Kramers Cocktails

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    I had a genuinely confusing experience at Kramer's Cocktail Bar. The pricing suggests a high-end…read morecocktail bar, but the execution is the opposite. Drinks are expensive and served in what feels like miniature target brand, low-quality glasses, which makes the value proposition hard to justify the steep $14 price. The atmosphere is where it really falls apart. The space is set up like a bright, casual brunch hall rather than a cocktail bar--harsh, bright lighting, uncomfortable wooden chairs, and basic wooden square tables that don't align with the concept AT ALL. There's no food offering, yet the environment feels designed for daytime dining rather than an evening bar experience. From a design and hospitality standpoint, it's difficult to understand how this made it to opening in its current state. Even a VERY basic understanding of lighting and ambiance would suggest this setup is fundamentally mismatched--ESPECIALLY for something like a date night. If you're looking for a comfortable or intimate setting, this is NOT it. You'd honestly have a better experience sitting outside a gas station with a 6-pack of Coors Light.

    Cutest cocktail bar in this part of town…read more We originally came for the beers right next door but saw the cocktail menu and decided to check it out - they are essentially in the same building Service was great, two bartenders at the bar so the line moves quickly Beautiful indoor decor and seating area I tried the tai tai and loved it!! Cocktails are around $12-16 We live close by and are so excited this opened!

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    Pointsbet Sports Bar

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    Picture this: it's 100+ degrees on July 4th at the first-ever concert being held at Q2 stadium, the…read moreiconic annual Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic that runs for 12 blistering hours from 11a to 11p. For reasons that make no sense to any experienced summer festival-goer, the Q2 powers-that-be decided to make this a "no re-entry" event, meaning that attendees are basically locked in the stadium with very few options for relief from the heat. Thank heaven for PointsBet Sports Bar! PointsBet Austin is located inside of Q2 stadium on the north end near the Zebra Gate, up some stairs just to your right as you enter the gate. They have cold air-conditioning, at least one phone recharging station, a few table games, seating for at least 50 people, and standing room for a couple hundred others. Plus, there's a huge horseshoe bar serving plenty of canned and mixed beverages. The whole north wall is floor-to-ceiling windows, providing plenty of natural light. Lastly, there are 18 flatscreens around the walls showing various sporting events and during our concert, a couple were streaming a live view of the concert stage. As expected, prices were "high" (like everything else in Austin these days), but they were in line with pricing available at the other beverage stands outside in the stadium, so we didn't pay any more than we would have out there for the same drink. According to their website, PointsBet opens 3 hours before soccer matches on regular Q2 game days, and it's one of the few air-conditioned places where non-VIP attendees can get a break from the goings-on outside.

    Typical event drink prices but nice open layout as an alternative to get away from the rest of the…read morecrowds. I came here before an Austin FC match prior to heading to my seat. It wasn't too busy so it was a great place to pregame inside. That turned out to be a good idea since shortly after getting my Karbach Ranch Water, it started to pour outside. I think it surprised everyone but no complaints as we were in this great space!

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    Uptown Lounge Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

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    I was very pleased with my dining experiences at this restaurant. At both breakfast and dinner I…read morereceived great, attentive service. And, at both breakfasts Amy made me feel especially welcome! The table came with a bottle of water for self-service, which I appreciated. The wine list was of good quality. My server at dinner was able to give me a solid recommendation for one to pair with my salmon. She was dead on with how well it complimented the fish. As for the salmon, it wasn't overly seasoned and was incredibly flaky. It was a good size as well. For breakfast, The Breakfast Plate's eggs were cooked perfectly with appropriately cooked bacon. I enjoyed the potatoes that accompanied it as well. The Buttermilk Pancakes meal was a failure though. The pancakes were gooey inside. My server, Amy, offered to have them remade, but I declined the offer. So I accepted a parfait, which was easily one of the best I've had in Austin. The granola with the berries were perfectly balanced, and the granola wasn't super chunky. Amy was 100% invested in my meal satisfaction. The dining room is quite pretty with lovely set tables. Every time I ate, I felt a tad underdressed! But they don't care if you're comfortably casual, and i saw a family with small children looking very relaxed and vacationy and they were welcome.

    This restaurant is a unique find in Austin!…read more When I was looking for a new brunch spot to try with my boyfriend, we saw that Uptown was an option online, though we had never heard of it before. That's because we later realized that it was actually the Cambria Hotel's in-building restaurant. We also realized we didn't need reservations, since we and one other family were the only ones dining in for Sunday brunch. The woman who attended to us was very friendly and accommodating. I was able to get a flavorful cappuccino and eggs benedict made vegetarian friendly. The Hollandaise sauce was swapped out for queso, which was a fun twist! All-in-all, a great brunch was had by all. The food was not the best we'd ever had in regards to other brunch places, but knowing that crowds are not a problem here makes this a great back-up spot if the other brunch places in town are backed up!

    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

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    We came in for lunch the day after our wedding, and the manager came over to greet us and check in…read morewith us to make sure everything was OK. I shared with him that we had gotten married the day before, and he was genuinely excited for us! After we had finished our lunch, the manager came back by with an incredibly gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a celebratory dessert! We were beside ourselves with how thoughtful this gesture was, and my husband even teared up a little bit Thank you, Yard House for not only that delicious lunch, but for going above and beyond to make us feel celebrated!!! We will of course be back!!

    Had high hopes for this place based on reviews and videos circulating social media but it sadly did…read morenot live up to our expectations. To start off we placed our order and at the same time asked the waitress for extra chips for our app not minding if we had to pay extra. Waited a while for the food to come out, when it did they forgot the chips and by then the appetizer had already gone cold so we didn't bother. The tacos were okay except for the cheese that gets melted on the tortilla on one of them , it just tasted very greasy. The rice and beans that it came with were not good at all, not sure if you're able to tell in the picture but that rice was burnt, half of it was inedible, hard burned rice and the beans were cold. My fiancés fettuccine was too salty and she left 80% of it untouched. The only upside besides the other server who took our order and forgot our chips, our original server was friendly and nice. The drinks were the best thing here and the only thing worth the money. Everything else was not worth the money or hype.

    Haywire - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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