Ambiance is lovely, the menu is not cohesive, lacks inspiration and nothing presents a wow moment. I was super excited to eat here but left with disappointment. Wine menu was lacking (I am from California and incredibly well traveled). Cocktails were good but not a lot of selections. Would not recommend for a date or with friends. read more

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Extremely fun tasting experience and ambiance! Good: Fun tasting menu with extremely good food - I got a table on Resy so it was really easy to get seated. They had a really good 4 course menu and at the end we were stuffed. My favorite course was the pasta one since it was just solid pasta and had a great taste. But really all the dishes were so unique and enjoyed having a watermelon cocktail as well to help keep the palette clean. With 3 people you usually share 2 plates of the food so it's pretty worth it! It was also our birthdays so then we got two slices of cake with candles in them at the end and also cute birthday cards with coupons so it just felt really personal of an experience. Bad: There was this misting machine that sprayed us constantly which was great for keeping warm but also immediately blew our our candle which made me sad. Overall was a cute and aesthetic place especially as you witness the transition from sun to sunset and the fire comes on! Would come back and bring my partner. read more

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We came to have a birthday dinner for a friend. We had a reservation and were seated at the long picnic table with low hanging gaslamp light fixtures. I am not sure what to make of Lenoir. A lot of the dishes had some South Asian or Southeast Asian influences, very fusiony and new school, with some old school plates that look like they come from sweet grandma's cabinets. Kanpachi Crudo: very good, thick cuts of sweet, tangy fish, wish there was more of it for sharing Hush Pups w/ aerated gruyere: good! little fried balls with fluffy whipped cheese. Whole Roasted Fish - Goan crab curry with herb & red kingdom salad: great! could have used more curry flavor Wagyu w/ greens: not bad, pretty tender Lastly, the dessert tortes were pretty tasty, but more petite in size and not intended for sharing if you're planning to really sink your teeth into dessert. We ended our visit with drinks in the outdoor picnic area. Austin sure has plenty of relaxing outdoor spaces. read more

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Cute spot with a large outside patio. Food: Oysters - good Crab claws - delicious minus the cilantro Tuna tartare - decent Rabbit with spaghetti- ok Snapper - delicious Tea cake - ok Flan - very good read more

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Dishes took far too long to come out. On top of that, after the meal I ended up with stomach pain, which completely ruined the evening. Definitely not what I expected from a place with such good reviews. read more

Honestly so so awful. $200 for a two person tasting menu experience with so many conflicting flavors, super salty chicken, and a bowl of just.... melons with mint? Making that a $40 tiny bowl of melons??? Another dish was cucumbers with feta and sunflower seeds, and was just an awkward composition that felt like a night where I was trying to clean out my fridge. Should've just gotten one item a la carte and then run far, far away. The service was nice at least. Not their fault the food was awful. read more

I had been looking forward to trying Lenoir but was really underwhelmed by the chef's choice menu. Of the five courses, four were spicy - each dish had hot sauce, chili oil or was prepared in a pepper sauce. Had I known that it would just be repetitive heat, I would have selected to order a la carte. Portions were small and the only item that stood out was the poha crusted tilefish. I didn't see the value for $88/person. By the end of the meal, I wasn't fully satiated which makes the experience even more of a bummer. However, the service was on point and dishes/silverware were cleared with each course. The parking lot is tiny - heads up that diners seem to make up their own parking spaces, by the time I came out I was half blocked in by another car. read more

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This place is fairly affordable as far as finer-dining establishments go. Went on a Thursday during Happy Hour and enjoyed the Blue Corn and Pecan Hushpuppies, the Brûléed peaches, and the Smoked Purple Carrots. The hushpuppies were much crunchier than traditional ones I've had but I thoroughly enjoyed them and the sauce they came with. The peaches were a lot more savory than I expected; I didn't really taste the sweetness of the peach but rather more of the chile shaved ice. An interesting combo for sure. My favorite dish was the carrots which were cooked to perfection and sat atop a delicious and generous portion of baba ganoush. I didn't have any of their cocktails since they are all wine-based and I'm not much of a wine gal, but they run much cheaper than the average cocktail bar, especially with the happy hour deals. Inside interior was beautiful and would be a cute date spot for sure. I've been to the outside area before for an event which is cute as well. Servers were friendly and gave tips on how to eat the food in a way to maximize the flavor pairings in each dish. read more

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Went for their five course chefs menu while it was half off in the middle of January. What a wonderful experience! Each dish was wonderfully seasoned. The hush puppies were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and I loved them even though I don't usually like hush puppies very much. The shrimp was super tender and juicy. The beef cheek just fell apart with the touch of a fork. The chocolate dessert was super decadent without being cloying. The two of us left full (which is not something I usually expect from chef menus). Also, love that there are blankets (and heat lamps) if you are sitting outside and feeling a little chilly. read more

We came here in September to celebrate my moms birthday, and we were pretty wild (in a fun way but very silly vibes haha) and we had booked the full courses tasting menu with wine, and the staff handled us amazingly - so patient, so relaxed. It really elevated our experience to have an awesome waitress & water helper. The food was incredible, top tier. The wine was great too. The environment is stunning and feels very cozy but still fresh (sit outside if you can!) & intimate. Loved it. read more

Wow only outdoor seating at this time and food was 4.5 but the ambiance and friendly service bump to a 5 star experience. Go for the HH for 1/2 bottle robes and great mixed drinks the watermelon chiller was pretty and refreshing. We got the cab franc bottle and was light and paired well with our meals. - HH bread with pimiento was interesting -HH shrimp boil was different with fresh shrimp and okra and corn and something crunchy on top - lamb vindaloo was not spicy but tasty and oddly accompanied very well with the sliced watermelon - mp bass with Goan crab curry was delightful and complex flavors to create a light main entree Service was so friendly and just stellar and we enjoyed our culinary experience for 2 hours on a Thursday night and in no way felt rushed Romantic and fun place to be. Highly recommended! read more

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Excellent dining experience. The hush puppies with butternut squash puree were INCREDIBLE, possibly our favorite part of the meal (the puree tasted kind of Indian for some reason but they said it was spiced with gochujang). The shishito peppers were really good, loved the garlic puree they were served on top of. The chickpea socca was amazing - one of the most unique things I have ever tasted, very satisfying and filling, kind of like the Italian version of a falafel pizza? The chicken fried eggplant wasn't my favorite, the breading was great but the eggplant was a little soggy and flavorless inside (Andre loved it though idk). The housemade Pullman bread was sooo delicious, loved the spicy pimento spread but my favorite thing was the sweet cabbage spread served it with, tasted kind of like jam maybe idk but it was surprisingly perfect. Dessert was maybe the worst part of it but that was on us for ordering the chocolate Lisbon cake instead of the pistachio panna cotta. read more

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Super cute dining area outside. Very limited parking- we parked off of W Annie St. We were a party of 6. Only offered the chef's choice menu. There were good and less memorable dishes, but we really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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Lenoir is a cozy outdoor space with delicious food. We came in with 14 people and they accommodated us in the back. We arrived on time and got seated promptly. We had a 5 course meal and only one wasn't to my liking. The char shui was moist and flavored well. I was a little skeptical at first glance but it turned out delicious. My only gripe was that dinner took 2.5 hours. It cut into our other plans that we had that night. So, if you have a big party, plan accordingly. PS - Because it's near a creek, please careful of water bugs... As I was cutting the char shui, one crawled across my lap napkin. Imagine a screaming woman frantically waving her knife around as her first initial reaction. Yep, that was me. *Raise hand* I almost stabbed my friend while trying to get it off me. read more

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First time in, definitely won't be my last. There were four of us sitting at the bar and ordered: the half chicken, whole fish, cabbage, melon, beets and hush puppies. The curry sauce with the fish was amazing. And the brightness and mix of textures with the beets and melon dishes were so fresh and fun. I appreciated how many dishes incorporated dill, especially this time of year. Great wine list, too. My mocktail was super refreshing. Decor was simple, uncluttered. The plates and cutlery were wonderfully vintage. Service was well-paced and allowed us to enjoy our conversation. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this place! I mistakenly made reservations at a different Lenoir in a different state. When i arrived with my 80 year old mother, they kindly found space at the bar for us and on a Saturday night! But that was only the beginning. My Mom and I had the chef's menu and one dish was better than the next. Also, the service was impeccable and the wine suggestion was spot on. I will be back for sure. This time, I'll make a reservation at the right place! read more

Partner and I went to Lenoir for a date night. It's been a long time since I've dined here and didn't realize they had this nice spacious beer garden! They are offering 50% off their chef's tasting which is a 5 course tasting. They serve things family style and had an upgrade to a fish dish for an additional $25. Overall the dishes were good, though the beginning dishes were a little spicy and acidic. I very much enjoyed the whole fish that they mostly deboned. Dessert was a flan and churro-esque cookie that was a light way to end the meal. During COVID it felt safe dining as it was outside and it was well spaced. They do have a covered area which unfortunately we didn't get to sit under. There was some light rain during the meal which they provided umbrellas for, but awkwardly we had to hold it up ourselves. Most tables had an umbrella but ours didn't. read more

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We visited Lenoir on an anniversary trip to Austin. The place is comfortable and just a little quirky. We loved every dish, especially the shrimp toast. The cheesecake was lifechanging. It was served warm, and it was unexpectedly savory - made with talleggio rather than boxed cream cheese. Absolutely amazing. The bartender helped us out with wine pairings and nailed it. 100% would recommend. read more

The ambiance can't be beat. We sat in their enclosed and heated garden behind the restaurant and get like we were in a fairy garden. The food was delicious and unique. We opted for a bunch of their appetizers bc we wanted to keep it light but their tasting menu look intriguing as well. Our winter was kind and on point with his recommendations. He checked on us multiple times without hovering. It was a great dinner and we will definitely be back. read more

Came with my friend and we had the chef's choice menu. The serving size was very confusing. 5 hush puppies for 2 ppl. How many hush puppies would we get if there was only 1 person?? 3 people? 1 shrimp toast. 1 slice of cheesecake. All confusing. I think the prices listed on the menu are a serving per person? So if you a la carte and say order 1 shrimp toast, you get half of a toast?? Anyways, besides the confusion in pricing and serving size, everything was very, very salty. Even the dessert! The flavors were interesting, but not in a good way. If this rating was only for the food, I would unfortunately give this 1 star. But the service was good, so I'll give it 2 stars. read more

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Probably the worst meal I've had in a long time. We were very specific about what we wanted, even order directly from the menu, which we were told multiple times was the wrong menu. However we were brought new menus that were the same. Was served a sour beer instead of the farmhouse ale. Sours are nasty. Asked repeatedly if the braised pork belly was fully finished all the way through. Should've known when the wait staff was evasive about any kind of answer of how it was cooked it was raw not even really cooked. OK it was brown on the outside. And all nobody really ate any of the dishes ordered and delivered we had a bite may be of each spit some of it out. The manager did comp the entire bill. But who cares, don't waste my time if you don't know how to cook, stock a bar, or deliver the correct menu. We were handed off to the manager who then wasn't capable of even serving us we sat for long periods of time waiting for somebody to come back finally flag somebody else down. All in all one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in decades. read more

I absolutely love Lenoir. The food is warm weather food inspired by climates similar to Austin with a rotating menu. Several mainstays include the house Pullman bread served with the best pimento cheese and chow chow, the blue corn and pecan hush puppies, and the crab fingers. The rest of the menu alternates depending on the season and offers a variety of options for any dietary lifestyle. I dined last night with my vegan friends and they were amazed by the options, calling the current linguine the best food they'd had this year (and they live in New York City, which feels like that's saying something). Has an expansive wine menu with a bottle or glass for every palette. The service is one of the best in the city with a dedication to providing quality guest experience and a fine dining experience at a reasonable price point. The restaurant has two options for dining, either inside in the converted bungalow or outside in the wine garden. Both are unique and different experiences to behold. Perfect for any occasion and would highly recommend for celebrations. Provided multiple photos of my different dining experiences. read more

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Started off with a bang but fizzled out. Nice outdoor space with friendly staff and chill vibes. We stopped in with a party of 4 and got the 5 course chef's menu, and some appetizers off of the menu. The waitress helped pick a tasty bottle of wine and the first courses along with some small dishes quickly came out. Our favorite dishes were: 1) Crab fingers (great flavors) 2) Crudo (fish was extremely fresh, and very tasty) 3) House-made pullman bread (buttery and warm) Both the NY Strip and radish dishes were far too salty for our taste, we weren't entirely sure if it was supposed to be that salty or if it was a mistake but I would definitely pass on these dishes in the future. Maybe if there was a mash or something to soak up the salt it wouldn't have been so bad. The dessert that came at the end of the meal was a flan; we found the nutmeg flavor in the flan's topping to be way too strong but when we scraped it off, the flan was actually quite good. Lenoir offers a great value for your dollar, if we do make another stop here, I think we know which dishes to stick to and those to avoid. read more

Had high hopes for this place but was very underwhelmed with the 5 course chef's tasting menu. I kid you not we were given spam tacos as the main entree but more on that later. I gave it an extra star for the service we experienced at the bar. Now on to the food: 1st course: Cucumber salad, poblano peppers, and crab fingers. The cucumber salad was extremely salty to the point where it overpowered the cucumbers. Poblano peppers were smoky and flavorful with a nice crunch no complaints there. The crab fingers were obviously small with not much meat but mixed with the curry it is pretty tasty. Overall started off fine other than the salty cucumber salad, 6/10. 2nd course: Summer squash with sauce, the sauce was pretty good but as a 2nd course wasn't impressed with just the squash. 5/10. 3rd course: Crawfish Pasta with Chili Oil, definitely an improvement over the first two courses, the crawfish was juicy, pasta cooked nicely, very good sauce. 8/10. 4th course: Spam Tacos with Rice and Peaches in chamoy. Yes you read that right. The dish speaks for itself but you don't serve spam tacos with bland rice and peaches on a tasting menu when your customers are paying high prices. This was by far the worst dish we were given besides the salty cucumber salad and made us regret choosing the tasting menu altogether. Not worth rating. 5th course: frozen mousse with peaches. The mousse had this bitter flavor that I couldn't shake. Very underwhelming for a dessert. 4/10. Overall, if you've tried other tasting menus in Austin like emmer and rye or barley swine, you will be disappointed big time by Lenoir, not in the same class. Not a place I would recommend except for some wine on the patio, maybe. They can make good sauces as well if that matters to you. I don't like giving negative reviews but serving spam tacos in a tasting menu is unacceptable. Gotta give people their money's worth. read more

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Came here for the chefs tasting menu for dinner and wine on our anniversary and everything was incredible. We had such an enjoyable time. The servers were so kind, the ambiance was amazing - we ate inside, and the wine & food, outstanding. This was our first time experiencing a chefs menu and wine pairing. It felt like we were taken on a whole adventure through the menu. I loved just going for it and not knowing what was next. I loved hearing the explanations of each plate and the story of the wine. It was a really memorable dinner. Thanks Lenoir for a great anniversary dinner experience! read more

Cute, cozy. Server is knowledgeable and attentive. Food is awesome and unique. Drinks as well. Highly recommend.

Took advantage of their half off 5 course tasting menu, which made the venue accessible. Wish we could have made it for their happy hour, but the anniversary special was popular and it was hard to get a reservation. Excellent lighting on the cool, oak-tree lined wine bar. Loved the lighting. The flower arrangement of dried out flowers was a little sad, and the pop techno music wasn't our favorite, but it seems like all the restaurants go for this upbeat dance music. Yuck. BUT THE FOOD! And our waitress! And the bartender, Clinton! Those things were just wonderful. It feels like a home-spun family-run place, and I love that. Thank you for the special event, Todd and Jess! read more

Lenoir really pulled out all of the stops for us. First off, the space is beautiful with a nice outdoor patio as well as a private outdoor patio that our group was able to utilize. We were then escorted into the private dining room where we were treated to quite the meal. The waitress was so sweet and put up with us as we continued to drink eat and be (possibly a little too) merry. While the menu was specific to our group, we did get to enjoy a few items off the current website's menu which included the house-made pullman bread with smoked jalapeno pimento cheese (SO GOOD) and the heirloom summer squash with tonnato & capers. We also got to try the grilled carrot suman with sticky coconut rice, jaggery toffee and toasted pistachios. This was very unique but delicious. Each course was pretty small but they provided a lot of all of it so we definitely weren't hungry by the end. One course that stood out was little crab fingers. We loved them and I had to have eaten at least 10. This is definitely the type of place that you only come if you're trying to have a fancy and very unique night of eats and drinks. Their wines were great and overall the experience of the private room was very special and allowed us to try a multitude of items. I'd love to return for a smaller meal and sit on the back public patio. read more

Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Food: 3.5 Came for the January chef's tasting menu ($29) outside. Been wanting to try this place for some time so there were definitely some expectations after having seen and heard about it. Overall it was a good experience, but the food was not as great as expected. Started with an oyster on the half shell - how can you go wrong with that? They did it perfectly. Next up was a winter salad, which had beets, roasted butternut squash, some tomatoes, and beer infused peanuts; the peanuts were delicious, and the squash was nice; I didn't care too much for the texture but the flavor overall was decent and fresh. A cooked "salad" was next with roasted broccoli, mushrooms, walnuts, and grapefruit, with melted taleggio cheese on the bottom. Interesting mix of flavors and textures, saltiness of the cheese and bitterness of the grapefruit were different, but the broccoli were very large pieces. Nice to try but probably not something I'd eat often. The main dish was a baked fish with shrimp, arugula, and sliced radish in a tomato soup. TBH it was kind of underwhelming for the main dish and a bit too bitter and salty for my taste. The shrimp and fish were nicely cooked but not my favorite on flavor. For dessert was a coconut cake, and a rice pudding. I didn't try the cake, and I know that rice pudding should be al dente, but this was a bit undercooked. It was nice of them to whip it up since I couldn't have the cake due to gluten, but it just wasn't that great unfortunately. read more

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The tasting menu was yummy, my favorite was either the caesar salad or the tortellini :) read more

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Quaint farmhouse in the Bouldin Creek area with a great menu and selection of creative libations. This place had been on our list for a while so it was nice to finally try it out. The restaurant has an indoor seating area that reminds me of Foreign & Domestic up north; farmy, cozy, and quaint. There's also a backyard/outdoor area as well, which we didn't explore much on this visit. Be forewarned that parking requires a bit of planning as the lot there isn't huge and you may need to resort to neighborhood parking. The dishes were a creative mix of New American cuisine, and overall everything was super tasty. Lots of new takes on more traditional dishes that kept things interesting. The cocktails were also quite good and to my memory seemed to be new variations on classics, particularly Italian-type cocktails. One other standout here was the service: the service was excellent and our primary server was exceptionally professional and thorough in how he described each of the dishes. read more

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By far one of the best experiences with service ive had at a restaurant. We went with the chefs choice menu, and new flateware/plates were quickly (and above all, consistently) swapped out between each course. They are super attentive without feeling like they were hovering - just an incredible staff. Above all else though, they were extremely personable and made the whole experience a great one! We didnt go for ordering the wine pairings thingo, but our server was awesome with recommendations. You also carve out the time and treat yourself to the chefs choice menu (if possible, i know this sounds pretentious ) Absolutely everything was divine. The blue fin crudo was cooked perfectly, as was everything else i forgot to take pictures of. To top it all off, the outdoor space is so dope. The only thing that kind of sucks is parking, but c'est la vie, ill walk a couple of blocks for a meal like this any day of the week. read more

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Always an exciting menu at Lenoir! We've been here twice and (clearly) have been able to sample a wide variety of dishes, all of them tasty, light, and refreshing. While I'm sure the tasting menu option is also delicious, Lenoir's sharing plates really shine and it's great for everyone to be able to try a little bit of every dish rather than all having the same thing. Of the dishes we've tried, favorites have included the tuna tartare with shrimp salsa macha and focaccia -- so flavorful, a Texas apple salad with arugula and pecan miso dressing (crunchy dressing will always win me over!), and we always get the house pullman loaf, which just looks hilarious and tastes amazing with the jalapeno pimento cheese. Lenoir remains one of our favorite Austin restaurants because of their innovative ingredient combinations and ever-changing seasonal menu! Last Dined: November 29, 2021 read more

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Wow!!! Truly outstanding, upscale dining in South Austin. We sat at the bar and our bartender/server, Clinton made the entire experience fantastic. Not only is the vibe super warm but the food is INSANEz perhaps the best high end dining (minus the steakhouses) I've had in Austin. We found the price reasonable and on par with a nice treat yourself dinner as as opposed to opulent or value minded. Of our dinner we got two apps, two entrees, and were plenty full. The bread and the blue crab were true standouts, as was the fish collar and the culotte steak. The wine list was eclectic--- note they are beer and wine only. read more

Highly recommend sitting outside. Beautiful view and the weather was perfect. Dinner: Crab Fingers - 4/5 House-Pullman Bread - 5/5 Cabbage Dish - 5/5 Tartare - 4/5 Koji-Cured Pork Steak - 5/5 Dessert: Coffee-Scented Flan - 3/5 The house bread is phenomenal, it's a must order. The pork steak is amazing. I would pass on the foam though. It was just okay. But great dining experience overall. read more

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The service was fast, and the ambiance was great. I went with a friend and we got their tasting menu, which were selections off their regular menu plus a quail dish. The waitress prepared us for the style in which the food was shared: as shared plates. But we were unprepared for the portion sizes. All the pictures posted are 2 people's portions. I've never had so little food in a tasting menu for this price before. The food had interesting flavors with (too) liberal use of salt. The best dish was the quail, which was the only dish that tasted great AND was clearly portioned for two people. We walked away very dubious about the value of the tasting menu so I would not recommend this restaurant to my friends unless there's a specific dish they wanted to try. read more

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Awesome service. Server was knowledgeable and on top of things. Underwhelmed with the 3 appetizers we tried. All lacked flavor and were under seasoned. The Aguachile had no heat and was too sweet :/ The mains were awesome (the only saving grace.) Desserts were bland and had the consistency of baby food. We dined inside and it's way too small and claustrophobic to be a dining room and was decorated like my grandmothers house and all windows were covered. For those like me that prefer spirits to wine they don't have any. read more

This is a nice place with date vibes. The food was great , me and my partner decided to do chefs menu, pescatarian version. Started with hush puppies, strawberry aguachile, avocado tostada, large crab stuffed fish and citron cake. One thing I'm confused about still is if we got one order of each or was it two servings as everything came in 1 plate for 2 people to share. We additionally had Pullman bread and peach, strawberry cocktails. Everything was great. Advice: ask if you opt for chef menu do you get 1 or 2 serving of the item when 2 people are eating. I believe we got only 1 per item to share in which case you are better off ordering from menu yourself rather than chefs choice. read more

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Just like most restaurants in Austin, there's a uniqueness that pleasantly surprises you. When you pull up and it looks like you are eating at someone's house. But once you go inside it's beautifully decorated to host what looks like a quaint dinner party. There's a community table in the middle, a few tables on the side and then a bar seating area. As for the menu, so much to choose from appetizers, unique salads, small shareable plates and then entrees. Although the entree portion size are more like small shareable plates. They also have a 4 course tasting menu if want to go that route. With so many dishes that sounded delicious, we decided to order several dishes and share amongst the 3 of us. My two favorites were the larb spiced goat with rice crackers and the smoked fish tartine. Each dish was presented very beautifully and tasted great. In the back of the restaurant is a wine garden which was a cute outside area to hang out and drink more wine after or before dinner. read more

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I went there with my family for our first night in Austin and we were certainly not disappointed! The ambiance was casual yet classy. We got most items off the menu that they had for that night. My favorites were the crab legs, tuna tartare and steamed fish. We also really enjoyed the Wagyu steak. read more

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