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    Haywire

    4.1 (176 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks 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!

    Angie H.

    Stopped in for a drink at the bar while shopping...had a great experience!! Dre, the bartender was amazing!! He was friendly and upbeat. He brightened my day. I guess the fries and vodka did too. Lol! He works mornings during the week. You should definitely go see him!

    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.

    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.

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    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.

    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!

    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
    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!

    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.

    Lump Crab Dip
    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.

    Ribeye with brussel sprouts
    Kristi B.

    We dined here for dinner one night because we wanted a good steak. My husband got the ribeye with brussels sprouts. Steak was cooked well and the brussels sprouts were delicious. You have a little kick to them but not overwhelming. He also got the caramel rye, old-fashioned, and it was delicious. So good that I had to order one myself! I got the New York strip steak With brussels sprouts as well. My steak was perfectly cooked well seasoned and delightful. Our server was exceptional. She definitely made sure that we are well taken care of and consistently checked in with us.

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    Doc B's Restaurant + Bar - Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    Doc B's Restaurant + Bar

    4.4(963 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Bree was an amazing server!! Our food was delicious and she demonstrated an in depth knowledge of…read morethe menu. Her drink recommendation was on point as well. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    We almost go at-least twice a month to Doc B's, as my son loves it, and it's one of those place in…read moredomain that is our family favorite too. Ambiance is good, we mostly sit outdoors, service is always great, last two times Evan took care of us, and he's awesome. We don't eat anything with beef or pork, and in Doc Bs, even with that restriction they have so many options, especially with chicken, cocktails are bit pricey, but it's same in all the places in Domain, but they are solid, my go to drinks are Beverly Hills martini, crazy beautiful and the internal affairs. Hubby usually gets done local drafts. Food: my son loves habanero honey glazed fried chicken with jalapeño potatoes. I like naked chicken wings(Thai sweet and spicy sauce on the side), or chicken kebab, which I usually have leftovers almost always. Hubby likes there , the number six sandwich. Their kungpao Brussel sprouts are addictive(but it's not a regular thing). And even though we have been here N number of times, we are always so full and never make it to dessert, but this time had decided to try dessert, hubby and me shared house made Oreo ice cream, I love love ice cream and there Oreo ice cream is one of the best Oreo ice cream I've ever had, and that warm not too sweet chocolate sauce was just perfect. Thank-you Doc B's for another amazing meal

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    Outdoor patio area

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    Phoebe's Diner - Buttermilk flapjack short stack

    Phoebe's Diner

    4.4(386 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    Really good and dense but slightly too sweet for my taste. The service was good and the vibes were…read morenice.

    Stopped by Phoebe's Diner while in Austin for business because I didn't want another boring hotel…read morebreakfast. Googled the best breakfast spots near me, and Phoebe's popped up. Glad it did. The menu isn't huge, but honestly that's usually a good sign -- focus on doing a smaller menu really well instead of serving 94 mediocre things and a sad waffle. I ordered the Bad Ass Bacon & Eggs plate. It came with thick-cut bacon, 2 eggs, hash brown casserole, wheat toast, and smoked salsa. Bacon - 9/10 This wasn't your average thin breakfast bacon. Thick-cut, almost pork belly style, with killer flavor and very meaty. Eggs - 9/10 Cooked perfectly and tasted fresh. Simple, but done right. Hash Brown Casserole - 8/10 Different than what I expected, but in a good way. Unique flavor and a great addition to the plate. Salsa - 7/10 Very homemade style salsa with a smoky flavor. Different, but really good. Atmosphere - 9/10 Loved the vibe. Cozy atmosphere, great music, and just an overall comfortable place to sit and enjoy breakfast. If this place was closer to home, I'd eat here often. Service - 10/10 Excellent service. Christy H. was friendly, attentive, and on point the whole time. Overall - 9/10 Definitely a must-try breakfast spot in Austin. They currently have four locations, and after eating here, it's easy to see why.

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    Vida Verde Kitchen

    Vida Verde Kitchen

    4.2(61 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Vida Verde Kitchen -- A Hidden Gem That's Worth Finding…read more Austin is overflowing with trendy restaurants where the food is decent, the lighting is aggressive, and the wait time requires a light snack and a personality shift. I tend to avoid those places. Vida Verde Kitchen, thankfully, is not that. Tucked into a great area but slightly hidden (the kind of spot you feel proud to "discover"), Vida Verde feels like a restaurant that exists for people who actually want to eat, not just post. The menu is a thoughtful fusion of Tex-Mex, fresh flavors, and Americana--familiar enough to be comforting, but creative enough to keep things interesting. Yes, it's a bit overpriced, but the food earns its confidence. The guacamole is an absolute must, and anything leaning Tex-Mex is consistently solid. I can vouch. The wait staff deserves real credit here--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in the food and experience, which goes a long way these days. The atmosphere hits that Austin sweet spot: industrial touches softened by lush green foliage. It's stylish without trying too hard, which is rare and appreciated. If I had one note? This place needs a happy hour and a few more solid specials. Do that, and Vida Verde becomes dangerous--in the best way. Overall: a unique, thoughtful restaurant that avoids the hype trap and delivers where it matters. Definitely worth your time (and thankfully, not hours of it).

    So we came today for Mother's Day lunch. My husband called a few weeks ago to make the reservation…read moreand because of the size they said we would get a private room. This "private room" is just the back part of the restaurant and it is not private. Then they had a 2 man Karaoke duo singing the whole entire time right next to us! It was unbearable, so loud, not even good karaoke! We could not talk at all, we came to spend time with our family. These things should have been explained before we booked! The food came an hour later and hour and half for the rest of the table, so half of our table was done eating and waiting. They didn't even bring out the kids first, so then kids were starving. The quality of the food is good, but they really need to plan better. Would never bring a large group here. It's fine for a small table.

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

    Yard House

    3.9(1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

    Paul Martin's American Grill - Braised Short Ribs with house-made mashed potatoes, horseradish cream, and beef jus

    Paul Martin's American Grill

    3.9(748 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    We stopped in while shopping at The Domain. It was hot outside, but Paul Marin's was cool and…read moreinviting. The service was shockingly good. Lena took care of us, and we ordered the Steelhead Salmon sandwich, Steelhead Salmon tacos, and Bacon Cheeseburger. All were prepared perfectly. Absolutely delicious! Again, the service exceeded expectations. Lena was very kind and attentive. Another waitress even helped us as if we were her own table. When we asked for ranch as she walked away, she quickly returned to take our request. It was an amazing experience, and we'll go back again!

    I was extremely excited to visit this establishment and it did not disappoint! We arrived earlier…read morethan our reservation but we were still seated immediately which was appreciated. The restaurant was packed so we were prepared to wait. We ordered the biscuits, braised short rib and the chicken with a pineapple ginger mocktail. Everything except the mocktail was amazing! The short rib was braised for 18 hours which of course fell apart like butter. The chicken was well cooked and extremely flavorful! The mashed potatoes were equally amazing as the super soft buttery biscuits! The ambiance was cozy and the staff were friendly! I loved every second of it and I cannot wait to visit again!

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    Cedar Plank Steelhead with shallots and bacon

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    Happy hour drinks at the full bar!

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