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    Live Oak

    4.6 (24 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Cocktails while we wait for the bats to emerge.
    Chris R.

    We sought out a place under cover, due to rain, to possibly see the bats emerge from the Congress St bridge. The view of sunset was nice, but we were unlikely to see many bats unless they got really high as there are trees along the river and adjacent walking trail. They went low and the other way on this night, but that isn't Live Oak's fault. We ordered cocktails and some light eats. Both were fine but this is in the Four Seasons, so way overpriced for what we got. Not enough protein, too much pretty filler in the dishes. Portion size disproportionate to price. Pretty basic flavor in the cocktails. Our server was very friendly and shared that the bats had been pretty active that week. It has a very comfortable deck, there was live music inside that you don't hear outside, perfectly nice place to spend some time if you don't mind the prices.

    Lobster rolls
    Tiffany J.

    From the airport straight to food! I was starving and selected the first thing that caught my attention. The service was on par. We were seated near the glass windows overlooking the outdoor scenery. The lobster rolls were amazing and so was my drink. My hubby said the burger was on point as well as the truffle fries. I appreciated the complimentary dessert and special touch of fresh fruit.

    Mini Lobster Rolls
    Aja P.

    Look out Garbos! Live Oak has mini Maine lobstah rolls on their new menu and they are delish. And at 36 dollars for THREE mini rolls, I think they're an even better deal than Garbos 36$ regular sized roll. If you're down town and you're thinking you need a lobster roll for lunch, you're right! Go check out the renovation of Live Oak, have a glass of Rose on their gorgeous patio, and treat yourself to some lobster rolls, because life is short, lobster is delicious. And lobster rolls ALWAYS spend too short of a time gracing a menu. (Still sad about it Capital Grill... still very sad).

    Shrimp Cocktail (to the max)
    H W.

    Not just a bar. Good food available and the service is always good. Can't go wrong here and nothing like sitting "out back" after a visit to the bar.

    Savory and sweet treats / Afternoon tea set up at Live Oak Four Seasons
    Laarni C.

    This is a review of Live Oak's A Tea X! What a fun time we had at today's holiday afternoon tea - fun festive holiday decorations at Four Season's lobby and grounds! Both savory and sweet bites in our three tiered tea service was delicious! We enjoyed a specially crafted cocktail as a starter to our afternoon tea and enjoyed unlimited tea from among the 5 or so tea flavors they offered. Service from Lyndsey was fun, friendly and attentive! It was an amazing afternoon tea experience in a festive atmosphere! Definitely a must repeat experience!

    Consuelo M.

    Matt the bartender is a excellent mixologist. He creates the signature cocktail menu so after trying the Smokey the Cannon drink that I liked, I asked him to create something special for my second drink. I like to try new things. He delivers the best drink and even named the drink after me -- Rosa de Consuelo. Quality drinks and service worth the price. I highly recommend Matt! ¡Salud!

    Old fashioned & Manhattan
    Faith S.

    Relaxed at the Live Oak lounge during our stay at the Four Seasons. Enjoyed the service, patio view of Lady Bird Lake, food, drinks, and live entertainment!.... The ice cubes are pretty cool too!

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    Always perfect service. Beautiful atmosphere in the bar lounge and deck area with great food. Continually a pleasure to dine there.

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    Powder Room

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    4.0
    (135 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Really fantastic experience!…read more The cocktail menu is diverse and fun. The quality of drinks was excellent. My favorite part was the DJ was also playing electric guitar to accompany some of the songs in his lineup. It was really cool. I've never seen a DJ do that before. The whole time we were there the service and ambience and tastes were top-notch, but the DJ piece really created a memorable experience that leaves me wanting to come back.

    The vibes are great, but I'm not sure they are worth the wait. There are two lines: one for…read morewalk-ins and one for those with reservations. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the walk-in line as others progressively started to pile on behind us. Then again, even people in the reservation line were waiting. This is definitely the kind of place that wants you to wait. The kind of place that wants to build a line outdoors to intrigue onlookers. We were treated nicely, but we definitely could have gotten in right away. By the time we walked in, the place was probably at 60% capacity. It was standing room only at the bar, but not overcrowded by any means. There is a dress code, but it's not entirely clear what it is. Some guy dressed to the 9s got turned away for not having sleeves whereas I got in with sneakers and a t-shirt. They ask for your cellphones upon entering and give you a key in exchange, but there doesn't seem to be any security to enforce it if you don't want to give them up. I have no problem with their policy, but I bet a lot of customers do. Interestingly, their little social experiment seemed to have a positive effect, where we ended up talking to strangers and vice versa. The Powder Room may be making America social again.

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    The Roosevelt Room

    4.4
    (924 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    Upscale yet fun cocktail bar with great staff and drinks…read more Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Classy atmosphere - Upstairs has a few tables and a quieter smaller bar - Downstairs has booths tables and a long bar which is a bit more lively - Isaac: skilled bartender that was fun to watch him make the drinks - Great temperature controlled drinks super cold classes--it's the little extra things that make a differene - Some cocktails have very cool glasses: one with a very long stem, a skull, etc. - Martinis: unique shisho and solid vesper - Grilled cheese: looked basic but the gouda and cheddar mix garlic rosemary oil on the sourdough bread, and crispy cheese on edges were great. 4.5 stars - Looks nice but no dress code where the FAQ said come in what you are comfortable in which which I appreciate - Can make reservation on open table and choose upstairs or down Midlights - Downstairs has a different menu than upstairs : down more simple by time period, up more upscale detailed - Pretzels for dessert were just simple tiny crispy choc covered. 3 stars - For the grilled cheese might have been able to go with an upgraded chip from Ruffles--maybe even a Kettle chip Lowlights - Even in quieter upstairs can't hear the bartender when right in front of him - Special board featuring drinks but they were out of the one I wanted

    My boyfriend and I came in for happy hour without a reservation and were seated immediately. The…read morebar had a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere. We ordered the Espresso Martini, Vodkadora, French 75, and Pisco Sour. All of the drinks were strong and delicious! The service was fantastic as well. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! We'll definitely be back to try more drinks.

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 rye whiskey, manzanilla sherry, strawberry-basil purée, nardini amaro, ginger syrup, lemon, barrel smoked black pepper
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    Marlow

    Marlow

    4.7
    (34 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I discovered Marlow through a Yelp Elite event and knew I had to come back. We stopped by on a…read moreSaturday night around 9:30/10pm and had a great time! Great house music from the DJ, friendly staff, and an easygoing atmosphere that's perfect for hanging out. I was having a sober night and tried a few drinks from their Dry January Specials menu. Wow, they did not disappoint. The Alrighty Aphrodite was delicious, and the So Fresh, So Clean was exactly that, super refreshing with a great pineapple flavor. My husband had the Dusty Trail (strong and perfect for bourbon lovers) and a Coquito that was creamy and smooth with a hint of cinnamon. Parking is limited, but we found street parking nearby. Overall, great drinks, great music, and a spot I'll definitely keep coming back to.

    In search of a bar that wasn't packed on a Friday night, we were lucky to stumble across Marlow…read more The atmosphere is dark and cozy. There's enough of a vibe for this place to feel lively even when it's mostly empty, yet it also avoids the earsplitting noise that may come with a more crowded venue. The bartenders are amicable, and the menu showcases some creative - and creatively named - cocktails. Lara went with a Moon Song (rum, blackberry, lime, and honey with lavender cold foam) and an espresso martini and enjoyed both. I opted for a zero proof drink: the high and mighty (agave, nonalcoholic ginger and floral liqueurs, jasmine tea, and spiced salt). It was refreshing but didn't quite hit the mark for me. What should have been complex and balanced came across as overly floral. All told, Marlow is worth a visit even if it is unlikely to wow you.

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    Whisler's

    Whisler's

    4.3
    (676 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

    I went to Whisler's and had one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had…read more I had one drink. I was completely sober for all intents and purposes. The bartender claimed I was drunk and cut me off anyway. I was at the bar talking to a girl while waiting to get a drink (the wait was long because the service is very slow, despite the bar not being very busy at all). She was clearly into me, and the bartender kept jumping in trying to talk to her too (instead of doing his job making drinks). He was doing all sorts of things to try and flirt with her and make her laugh: pulling out and showing her buckets of pre mixed cocktails, running and sliding under the bar, etc. She was engaging with both of us , and right in the middle of that, I get cut off out of nowhere. No explanation other than claiming I looked drunk, which I very clearly wasn't. It felt very clear what was going on--he wanted me out of the way. I left and asked the bouncer on my way out if I seemed drunk. This was literally two minutes later. He said no, not at all, and asked me why I would even ask that. I then told him exactly what happened and asked him to let the owner or whoever was in charge know about this extremely unprofessional conduct so they can discipline the bartender. His response was that the bartender has discretion to cut anyone off, and let me know the bartender is supposedly married so he couldn't have been flirting with any of the customers. Well, sounds like his logic is flawed--not only COULD he flirt with his customers, he WAS, and was therefore cheating. I hope his wife finds out. This is perfectly representative of Austin customer service lately and not normal in other places. I was in Tampa for an entire month earlier this year and this would've been unthinkable there. I'm not coming back.

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