Came here after work to meet up with some friends and hot as it was, we sat outside cause they got…read morea great play area for the kids. There's not a ton of other restaurants in the area, but appreciate the family friendly place for sure! As far as food goes, pretty standard American fare, nothing particularly special, but not terrible either. Got a fish and chips and the batter on the fish is crisp and light, not too greasy either. The french fries could use more crisp, but were fine and salted well. Tartar sauce is excellent. Mushroom chicken is also not bad - could have been a bit saucier I think, but some light summer veg makes for a healthier selection. Corn dog basket for the kids was standard kid fare. You come here to hang with family. There's also a large screen inside for sports games if you rather be inside. All in all, serves its purpose fine.

I don't often factor service into my reviews, I usually focus on food quality, taste, and value,…read morebut this visit deserves a mention. Let's start with the positive. The gentleman in the green shirt and glasses, who I assume was the manager, was outstanding. We arrived as a party of nine, and he immediately went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. He even suggested combining two tables so our group could sit together. When a server later informed us that we couldn't have two tables joined, I explained that the manager had offered it himself. Her response quickly changed to, "Oh, okay, no problem then." The manager didn't stop there. He found us an even larger space near the game area that worked much better for our group. His friendliness and willingness to accommodate us was easily the highlight of the evening. Thank you, sir. Unfortunately, the food was a completely different story. Our meals arrived together, and I ordered the fish and chips. In fact, this meal is the reason I'm writing this review at 2:00 a.m. After spending the night violently sick, including multiple trips to the restroom, I felt compelled to share my experience. The moment the plate arrived, something seemed off. The fries tasted like they had been cooked in old, overused oil. They were greasy, stale-tasting, and lacked any flavor beyond salt. I suspect the fish may have been fried in the same oil because it carried that same unpleasant quality. Fresh was the last word I would use to describe it. I noticed the fries on my children's plates looked exactly the same. Considering the restaurant wasn't particularly busy around 7:00 p.m., it felt like food that had been sitting around far too long. The tartar sauce didn't help matters. It had an odd spicy flavor that simply didn't belong and tasted nothing like a quality tartar sauce should. My daughter ordered a burger, and when she handed me her pickles, I immediately commented, "Don't eat those, they taste old." I've eaten a lot of pickles in my life and never thought I'd describe one as bad, but these somehow managed to be. The flavor was unpleasant, stale, and unlike anything I've experienced before. The only positive comment I heard regarding the food was about the pancakes. I didn't try them myself, but a few people in our group mentioned they smelled and tasted decent. Even so, most plates at our table were left unfinished. By the next morning, I was paying a very unpleasant price for that fish and chips order. My overall rating is 4/10, and that's largely because of the excellent manager in the green shirt and glasses. Without him, the score would be significantly lower. As for the food itself, I'd rate it somewhere between 3 and 4 out of 10. Based on what I experienced, I have serious concerns about the kitchen and food quality standards. The entire meal felt like something straight out of a Kitchen Nightmares episode. I won't be returning.

Small tiny bar with a pool table. Looked like just some locals hanging out having a few drinks…read more I had a Mindori Sour, cause I like the sweet drinks. Was made great. My friend had a beer. We stayed and chatted, talked with the locals a little, and left. Just wanted to check them out. They do have a small parking lot. It's not a very large place. But it's chill and quaint.

Everything you expect a bar to be. Dim, not too loud, old dude drinking alone, dark tables. Would…read morego again.

Oz is our "go to" for fantastic food. We've been going here since they opened (I'd guess a couple…read morehundred visits) and we've never been disappointed. The people that work at Oz are top notch and the owners (Chris and Shawn) are often there making sure the quality remains high. When they built Oz, they paid attention to the small details. Sound baffles, good televisions, innovative taps, lights, sound... it all just makes for a great ambiance that is comfortable and feels like home. They have great outdoor seating and a playground and games for kids. Our favorites are the Oz burger, the crispy chicken tacos, shrimp tacos, Brussels sprouts and the happy hour pretzel and queso. The skinny margarita is great and my wife mixes the cucumber and lavender cocktails. The ability to pour your own and get creative is fun. Highly recommend you give it a try.

What a cool spot! Pour your own beer + wine is such a fun concept. I was able to try two different…read morebeers for a very reasonable price. There are glitches with the machines sometimes so I caught a couple of incorrect charges that the staff was happy to correct, but be vigilant when reviewing your check. Food here is great! Got the cod tacos and buffalo wings to share. Very generous portion of cod in the taco and giant wings. Buffalo sauce was on point. We got a kids charcuterie board for the kids (so cute) that came with a large soft pretzel, fruits, vegetables, ham and cheeses. They enjoyed it! We chose to sit outside so that the kids could play on the little play structure. They loved it, and we loved that they were occupied!

10000% worth the drive from anywhere in town - maybe even out of town. So peaceful and magical when…read moreit's quiet on a weekday. Can't even imagine how great it must be to own a boat and step right off to eat at a place as beautiful as this. Just went on a busy Sunday night for a birthday party, and after a miscommunication within our party after having been sat a table, we thought it was a free-for-all table situation and we could move to another table, scanning the QR code to order. Not so. The other patron came up within 20 seconds of us trying to grab the other table, saying he had been waiting on it. We went back to our original table, apologizing profusely to him, in a situation that took all of about 3 minutes or less from start to finish. Not only did I quickly realize the host staff had clocked the entire thing and didn't say anything to us (leaving the other patron to do so instead) and as if we weren't embarrassed enough by making the mistake ourselves, the grimacing passive aggressive looks that the hostesses proceeded to give us for the rest of the two hours we were there started to veer into a seriously absurd level of pettiness. One of my family members even mentioned they walked by and heard the hostesses actively talking bad about us. That was VERY clear to me after being able to see them sending horrible vibes our way the rest of the time! You would think we had stood up on the tables and screamed bloody murder for an hour, or made their jobs impossible for hours on end. We are kind, respectful people and spent good money - which for a family of very humble means, was a very special occasion celebrating our grandmothers 78th birthday. We went out of our way to apologize to the hosts specifically for any inconvenience and confusion we may have caused, and all I can say is.... as native Austinites, this is not the kind of hospitality I would ever expect at a MML restaurant, or a longtime local institution, but ESPECIALLY a place where people are shirtless, kids are running around - a place that seemingly aims to be laid back or unpretentious. My dad used to come here in the 80s and I just left feeling so icky on his behalf, as he was the one who heard the hosts talking bad about our family, and it is a big deal for him to go out and spend $15 on a beer. When we apologized on our way out, all we got from the hostesses was an air of thinly veiled contempt and snobbiness that made me understand the criticisms of this place now catering to a certain level of elites. We were told that sometimes it's seat-yourself, sometimes it's not, depending on how busy they are. Seems like a pretty reasonable, (maybe even common) mistake then......?! I get that we screwed up, and as a former hostess I know you're just trying to do your job (and it's a hard job in a sprawling place like this on a busy night) but honestly, was this THAT serious? All that said, the food runners absolutely killed it and were anticipating our needs left and right. They were working so hard and were really helpful. The food was so flavorful and fresh. The waitstaff also helped us intercept a sundae we ordered also that we could add candles to it, and they sang happy birthday, which somehow felt especially generous after the hostile vibes I was picking up on up to that point. I'll be back because natural places like this are so hard to come by, but seriously wish the maturity of the (hostess') service could reflect Austin culture and values. A little more humility might go a long way - especially to justify those high-class prices.

Met some friends as part of a meet up group here a week or so ago. The weather was chilly in the…read moremorning so they had turned on the fire pits, which were really nicely done. I hung out for a couple of hours. Parking situation is horrible on a busy day! All the street signs say no parking and their lot is tiny. We drove around for 15-20 min before we eventually found a spot we kind of made work in their lot. I enjoyed some chicken tenders and friends and a yummy coconut based cocktail that I really enjoyed. It's a beautiful location with decent, but expensive food options. Great place to hang out if you have a boat and need a pit stop!

Great place. Great margarita. Great service. Amazing wings. Beautiful space! Clean playground.read more

If you're in Austin and haven't been to Farmand's Kitchen yet, you're missing out. This place is…read moresuch a gem. It's family-owned, warm, and genuinely welcoming in a way that feels increasingly rare. From the moment you walk in, you can tell they care deeply about both the food and the people they're serving. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can taste the quality in every bite -- nothing feels rushed or phoned in. The portions are generous without being over the top, and everything we've tried has been full of authentic flavor and perfectly seasoned. It's the kind of meal where you're already planning what you'll order next time before you've even finished. And Gio? Truly outstanding. He strikes that perfect balance of attentive without hovering. He knows the menu inside and out, offers thoughtful recommendations, and makes you feel genuinely taken care of. You can tell he takes pride in what he does -- he's warm, personable, and elevates the entire experience. Service like that makes a difference, and Gio absolutely delivers. What really sets Farmand's apart is that combination of incredible food and heartfelt hospitality. Austin has no shortage of great restaurants, but Farmand's Kitchen stands out because it feels personal and intentional every single time. It's one of those places we recommend immediately when someone asks where they should eat -- and we'll absolutely keep coming back.

First time trying Postino's after hearing so much about it! Starting with the ambiance, it was…read moregreat inside with plenty of seating, and I loved the layout. The service was super nice and helpful as well. Of course, I ordered the bread board. I love that you can try so many different flavors, and all the ones I got tasted great. My favorite was the pepper jam and goat cheese. I also ordered the burrata, which tasted awesome. The board is great for sharing and filled me up pretty quickly.

My wife and I ate here for the first time the other night. Greeting was friendly and seated…read morepromptly. Place has a nice, but noisy, vibe. Everyone that we came in contact with was friendly. Service was great! Enjoyed the menu as well. Received a free appetizer as it was our first time there. All food items were delicious, including a salad, which we split. My soup was outstanding, although candidly I can't remember exactly what it was, but super tasty. The beef and chicken skewers were my favorite, particularly the beef. No latte was odd, but coffee was good. Price was reasonable for this city. Nicely done!

The hole in the wall is like a time capsule back to Old Austin. Affordable. Quirky. Eclectic…read more Friendly. If you wanna go where everyone is welcome and will eventually know your name--this is it. NOTE TO THE OWNERS: Please continue to pump up the AC. One of the things I love most about this gem is that no matter how hot, it stays cool.

A place for just all year Christmas vibes. The indoor and outdoor space is a bit limited. Mostly…read morecause it does get packed on weekends. Theres a pool table inside that takes quarters. Cocktails are a bit pricey for basic items like old fashions and White Russians. But it's a place to check out after browsing through records next door

I can't wait for their new curated coffee house, upstairs! This place is an Austin landmark great…read morefor those late night rendezvous and after game celebration.

This was a great stop as we were out and about in Austin trying to hit as many craft breweries as…read morewe could since it's a hobby of ours. Draught House is German inspired with a nice, big beer garden and the way the inside looks it seems like you may have walked right into a German restaurant or drinking establishment with all of the dark wood and lighting. I believe you can get food from a food truck , possibly things like sausages which I'm sure are good but we brought in some food from a grocery store as we wanted something lighter and more vegetable forward. Their beer selection here is quite large and choices are pretty numerous. I decided to go with an Amber Ale it was very good! The name of it was called Cold Comfort. Flavor features to enjoy with this particular beer are malty, sweet, caramel and breadiness. The beer had a nice carbonation level too! All the flavors blended and melded together quite nicely which was nice. They certainly do know how to make beer and it was nice to get a beer type that I don't get as often. Lots and lots of other intriguing beer options aside from the one I tried here!