Love love love it here! It really feels like a hill country escape right in a residential neighborhood. The peacocks around the property are a fun add. Street parking is plenty. It is weird that it's only valet in the lot though. Food was amazing. Came for brunch with the girl. The southern style Benedict with chicken and biscuits was so good I loved the spice. We also shared cinnamon rolls ran were amazing. read more

Mattie's has always been on my radar ever since moving to Austin 6 years ago, but until now, I have never had the chance to check it out. My fiancé and I made a last-minute, day-of dinner reservation for 9pm (we like to eat late, so the timing was not an issue for us). We were a little confused at first when we arrived, given that it is in a residential neighborhood, but we found free street parking just in front of the property. There is also $10 valet parking available on-site. Mattie's is located on a beautiful, stunning property with tons of trees and garden spaces, as well as a few other businesses (ex. I think there is an inn there, too). The restaurant itself looks like it used to be a gorgeous, huge house that they converted. When you walk in, the host stand is at the base of a big staircase. We checked in and were immediately seated. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and we quickly ordered the biscuits as a starter, a beet salad, and the duck and risotto for entrees, as well as a bottle of wine. Our server let us know that the entrees are really big portions and we would likely have enough to take home (which ended up being true). The biscuits were so delicious. $8 for 2 biscuits, which were a good size, drizzled with honey and a side of butter. The beet salad was also tasty, with iced goat cheese, nuts, and some other ingredients. The duck and risotto were huge portions. Mattie's is definitely expensive, but you seriously get what you pay for, which is not something that can always be said for an expensive restaurant in terms of portion sizes. I truly have never seen such large portions at an expensive restaurant, but I am not complaining! Definitely a great spot for date night or a special occasion! read more

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Brunch at Mattie's was a really nice experience overall! I came with my girlfriends and loved both the indoor and outdoor ambiance. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting outside, the peacocks are beautiful and it makes the whole experience feel extra special. This would also be a great spot to take out of town guests. There's no parking lot, but they offer valet and I was also able to find street parking pretty easily. The service was okay. They were very busy when we went, and the staff seemed a bit stressed and not as friendly as usual, but it was still fine. I ordered the congee and added scrambled egg on top. It had a cardamom flavor, which was nice, the food was good overall. I really appreciated that they had a lot of vegetarian options, and I would definitely come back again! read more

Still crushing it. Every single time I've been here it's 10/10. Fries chicken. Duck. Beet salad. You name it, it's accurate. They've made some changes. It's proof you can cater to make your biz better and still be consistent with what morals you originally stood on. Great freaking food and environment. Best feeling and vibe. Good service. Waiters, runners, greeter. Win for everyone. The chocolate cake was ok. read more

How has this review been sitting in my drafts??? A friend suggested we meet up here for a Sunday brunch. It was the most beautiful day! And the most beautiful spot to sit outside and eat delicious food!! The location was in an unexpected, "hidden" location in a neighborhood. The property, inside and out, was gorgeous. The service was fantastic. Super friendly, fast, and helpful. I NEED to go back!! read more

Mattie's - Breakfast Plate (18). Yum!!!!!! (I didn't need the ketchup. Everything was seasoned sooo well). - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything we wanted and a little bit more.had made reservations a while ago in anticipation of my husband's 50th birthday had completely spaced on the fact that it was SXSW weekend you would never have known from the calm, cool, collected staff, provided absolutely stellar service. Our server was amazing. The setting is stunning. The peacocks were out in their full regalia, including Han Solo...ask the team if you're unsure. Perfectly crafted drinks, exquisite food, and a beautiful setting, all in the heart of downtown Austin thank you for your care and what turned out to be the perfect dinner. read more

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Mattie's is a beautiful vintage space with lots of outdoor seating and a beautiful peacock who roams the space. Their julep, shrimp and grits and biscuits and gravy were great. We enjoyed our time there and the service provided. read more

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Always a delight to dine at Mattie's. Took my dad and his girlfriend to brunch. They loved the property, food, and attentive service, We started with pimento cheese spread, and the fried green tomatoes with crab. Very rich treat. My dad tried the breakfast plate and his girlfriend had salad. I enjoyed the farm salad with salmon. The server suggest that I try the preserve lemon dressing, which was perfect. Don't forget to wave to the peacocks. read more

Mattie's - Salad with salmon - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

First let me tell you, I don't pay attention to where we were going to brunch and screamed with excitement pulling in and seeing the beautiful peacocks walking the property!! OMGosh! They are so beautiful and magnificent! The restaurant itself is so nice too. It's beautifully decorated and rebuilt to retain its original charm. Our waitress was very happy and bubbly and seemed to love the food here. I started with a mimosa, which was good but seemed like I was getting someone's left over glass since it was only maybe half full. We got the biscuits and strawberry butter to start. The biscuits were not warm and the honey drizzle was everywhere. The knife and the edges of the plate they brought with it was covered in it so we were covered in it. The burrata and peaches salad was ok. The peaches were not great, some had an overly fake smoke taste while some had zero taste altogether. I had the bread pudding French toast with strawberry rhubarb compote and it was very good but very sweet. I would tell any sweet loving person to get that. My husband got the bowl and he enjoyed the cucumber salad in it. All in all the ambience was a 5 star but the food and drink 3. read more

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This is a truly unique dining experience in Austin! You pull into the driveway and are immediately greeted by many peacocks - there was even a baby peacock while we were there. The trees are beautiful as well with a setting that makes you feel as if you are far outside of the city. The restaurant itself is inside of a historic home which gives it a super cozy atmosphere. We ordered the biscuits, shrimp & grits, grilled chicken, and risotto. Everything was delicious, but our favorites were the biscuits and chicken. The chicken came with an amazing burrata salad on the side that really stood out. read more

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Overall tonight Mattie's was a miss. This was my third time at the restaurant and the other occasions have been much better. The ambiance is 5/5, great restaurant with plenty of parking and wait staff is very nice. If you arrive early there is a bar you can get a drink even order food. We got a few appetizers tonight which were all good: Peaches and burrata Pimiento cheese Carrots Most of the table got the steak frites. This dish for the entire table was completely oversalted. The French fries were inedible for everyone there was so much salt. Literally. The steak also had too much salt. Serving a $40+ meal that was salted too heavily for an upscale restaurant needs to be fixed. I would be surprised if this was an isolated incident. read more

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What a fantastic find! Even though it was raining it was such a cool building to have brunch in! I thought the food was really good, although some others didn't love their food...I can't wait to come back and try other things. Def a spot to bring friends/family when they are visiting. It's one of those places where you're just like...."i love austin".. only thing to really ding them for is the auto grat..kinda lame but won't affect me. read more

Mattie's - what a southern way to have bagels and lox! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My friend and I had our birthday brunch here, and this was the perfect setting. I made the reservation one month out as soon as it opened up because it fills up quickly. There were amazing vibes and excellent service. Mattie's is located in a cute house that my friend said looks like one of those historical houses you go on a school field trip to. The outside gives major Southern plantation vibes, although it's probably just the Southern farmhouse look. The food was great but not amazing, and maybe it's because Southern food is not one of my cuisines of choice, but I have enjoyed Southern food before. I ordered the fried chicken eggs benedict, and two of my friends opted for the same dish. The chicken and biscuits were great, but the sauce was so heavy, and there was so much of it. It had a little bit of an odd flavour. The side salad that it comes with was not appetizing to any of us. I ate it all, but I did not enjoy it. I happily saved leftovers from my fried chicken eggs benedict since the portion was so large. My friends ordered the green chile pork chilaquiles, flat iron steak and eggs, and brioche cinnamon rolls. I got to try all of them. The cinnamon rolls were such a warm and delicious starter. I thought the green chile pork chilaquiles were really good. I wasn't a big fan of the chimichurri sauce on the steak and eggs, but my friend really liked it. I think that entree is good if you really, really love meat/protein because there are no vegetables. I put in my reservation that we were celebrating two birthdays, and the server brought out two little chocolate mousse cakes, which was so sweet of them. They were beautiful with a candle on each and little happy birthday signs made out of chocolate. The service was impeccable, although I read that may not have been the case for other reviewers. I had a fantastic birthday brunch experience here, and I would highly recommend Mattie's for a special occasion. We each paid an average of $30 plus tip. We were able to take such nice photos outside the restaurant with beautiful trees in the background. read more

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Food: ok to preface this.... I am from the South. And I have a certain expectation of southern cuisine. So for me, it wasn't the best I ever had, but wasn't terrible either. You could tell food was made with quality ingredients. Portions large. My husband had the creamy spring ricotta (no meat). Surprising it was a little spicy. I had the fried chicken, mash potato and salad. The chicken batter was kind of bland to me but clearly the chicken had been marinated in some type of hot sauce. So it had a kick but not a crunchy skin flavor (if that makes sense?! I'm biased to Gus's or T22 for my fried chicken). Our server recommended their biscuits (2) with honey and pumpkin maple butter were good. My 3 yr old devoured his buttered noodles. For dessert we had the hummingbird cake. Again not bad but not really a wow. One word of caution if you bring children- the juice choices were orange and grapefruit which my son doesn't drink, and the server offered lemonade. Just know that a kids' lemonade is $6 and it's not sweetened, it's basically lemon squeezed into water. So my son didn't drink it at all. A waste on our part and we didn't know until we got the bill. I usually travel with his liquids but forgot this time, so this was on us. But $6 for a kids size drink is a tad bit ridiculous if you ask me. Service: excellent service. Server seemed knowledgeable and experienced with questions about the menu. Timely and frequent check ins. Ambience: unique and beautiful property located in an 1800s farmhouse. Feels like stepping back in time from urban Austin that surrounds it. Of course the big draw is the free ranging peacocks. The peacocks didn't really approach or bother. Visually just there and chilling. Valet parking available. read more

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Amazing interior and great for gatherings. The restaurant has many rooms inside a large property which feels cozy like a home. Service was great, couldn't have been better. We got couple apps, biscuits and fried green tomatoes. Had a larger party so got to try a bit of everything. Duck was my favorite and they cooked both steaks to perfection. Every entree was nicely done I will say I was impressed with their sides/veggies and big portions. Their desserts were well done too. I wasn't a huge fan of both appetizers, biscuits were a bit dry imo. read more

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I had the most fantastic dinner at Mattie's with my fiancé for my birthday. It was our first time coming and we were hoping to see the peacocks but it was dark out to they were asleep sadly, but our dinner more than made up for missing them! The restaurant is a beautiful home with a super interesting history, they gave us a pamphlet to read about it which was lovely. Our server was excellent and we were seated immediately with our reservation. We started with the vodka back porch tea, we're not a huge fan of sweet drinks and this one was perfect, not sweet at all. We had the octopus special with mole for our appetizer which was our favorite thing we tried! We heard it was a brand new menu item so I hope they keep it. For our main course I had the fried chicken, which came with mashed potatoes and salad - it was fantastic and very generous portion sizes. My fiancé got the grilled chicken with panzanella salad, the grilled chicken was huge!! He really enjoyed it but liked my chicken and salad better. For desert the brought me a birthday cake which was delicious. We will definitely be back to check out brunch and see the peacocks during the day. My fiancé said this may be his favorite restaurant in Austin! read more

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We came to celebrate a birthday and had a great time! The property is beautiful and perfect for any special occasion. The items with (v) on their menu can be made vegan - I ordered the avocado toast with a side of potatoes which were very good. Service was very kind and attentive, we will definitely be back! read more

Mattie's - Avocado Toast, Breakfast Potatoes, Mimosa - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love how this was a home now turned into a restaurant! This is hidden in a residential neighborhood, you wouldn't know it was here unless you paid attention to the signs. Lots of places to park and there a bunch of peacocks outside. The inside is so warm and cozy. They have a staircase leading up to more seating. Got the green chile pork chilaquiles and chicken and waffle bread pudding. The food looked aesthetically pleasing but the flavors were overwhelming. For the chilaquiles, it was salty and sour. The tortilla chips were soggy from the salsa. The chicken is delicious, and the bread pudding had a firm pudding texture that was new to me! I like the consistency, but didn't enjoy the spice on it. There was also a lot of bread pudding, so we took some to-go. I heard brunch reservations are harder to get. It's a nice place for a cozy meal. I can see people having weddings/special occasions here. read more

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Came here for a brunch and was really amazed by the entrance, decorations, and ambiance of the restaurant. I believe the restaurant was previously a home converted into a dining restaurant, very cozy! I think the food was decent, the fried chicken was probably my favourite - it was really juicy and crunchy. The bread pudding tasted good, very soft and spongy. The green chilli was decent but the chips were soggy because they put too much sauce on top of it. Overall I think the experience was great with good service. It's def a great spot for brunch read more

Mattie's - Green chilli and chicken & bread pudding - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mattie's was a lovely place! You wouldn't believe you're in Austin. The grounds is huge! They have peacocks roaming around the property. It was so relaxing being outside. The staff was very friendly & flexible in getting us a table without a reservation. We were sat on the porch with surroundings fan which was amazing! The service was prompt and friendly as well! The food was all delish. I enjoyed the coffee, salad, and the steak and eggs. The flavor was great! I would love to explore all the areas of the home. It looks absolutely beautiful. read more

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I was really excited to come here for brunch with my friend because of the peacocks but left feeling conflicted on whether this place is a 3 star or 4 star in my book. I feel this place was great in everything but the actual food. There was a ton of street parking, the servers were attentive and the place was cute but the chicken egg biscuit were kinda terrible. I have no idea how they managed to overcook chicken thigh but they did. The seasoning was also way too salty that I basically felt bloated and wasn't hungry rest of the day. The only flavor I tasted in that dish was salt. I would say that this is a great place for drinks and photo op but definitely not dining. Usually I wouldn't be so harsh if the food was decent or even average but this was not even an average Austin dining experience. The food was actually bad. So with all the pros of the nice service and pretty atmosphere, I'm gonna have the rate this place a 3 stars cause it is after all a restaurant so the quality of food should come first in terms of review. read more

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My boyfriend and I came to Mattie's on a Saturday morning shortly after they opened at 11. Although they mentioned a lot of reservations were coming in, they offered us seats at the bar either downstairs or upstairs. We chose upstairs, and I'm so glad we did. The space is absolutely stunning, warm, inviting, and full of charm. Our bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. He was busy making drinks but still took the time to chat and answer our questions about the place, which we appreciated. We started with the cinnamon rolls (delicious!), and I had an iced vanilla latte while my boyfriend went with the fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. Both were great. For our meals, I had the breakfast plate and he ordered the fried chicken eggs Benedict. They were decent, though not particularly memorable. The home fries were very seasoned, possibly a bit too much for our taste, but I can see others enjoying them. There was a baby shower happening during our visit, and it really showed off what a beautiful venue this is for events. Overall, Mattie's feels like a place you should experience at least once, especially for the ambiance and drinks. read more

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I love the ambiance of this place. It's an old house turned restaurant - each room is a different vibe and it's just so beautiful the way it was decorated. The outdoor seating is also so romantic and the peacocks in the garden also adds to the dreamy aesthetic. We were seated upstairs. Our waiter was nice but overall for the price we paid the service could have been better. We started with the mushroom burrata toast. It was good but on their own the mushrooms were quite salty. The burrata added a nice counter flavor! I got the salmon which was delicious! I loved the balance of flavors of the fish with the peach and the cheese. It was just a perfect bite! We came to celebrate a birthday and they brought out a little chocolate mousse for us! read more

Mattie's - salmon - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mattie's is located where Green Pastures was formerly. Incredibly lovely grounds with their traditional peacocks running around. Got there early for our resy so spent some time in the bar. Sawyer was an amazing bar keep! Prompt and spot on with a Cabernet and Lemondrop. Very tasty pimento cheese app. We were seated and the only stumble of the night, we sat unattended for about 10 minutes. However manager popped over to apologize and Michael out wait staff stepped up and they more than compensated for the wait with incredible service the rest of the night. We had entree of braised ribs and an entree of salmon. Super tasty. Priced well and our food came out amazingly fast. Push it was our anniversary so complementary champagne and desert. Overall stellar evening and we can't wait to return. read more

Mattie's - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was fabulous!! Fresh ingredients, plenty of food (portions). Service was spectacular! Our server was Deon and he was a seasoned server with excellent customer service, proper service, and a touch of charm! The staff was prepared and everyone had a job!! Great first impression from the moment we entered! What a beautiful place (hotel and spa coming soon). The property has beautiful gardens with peacocks roaming. read more

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Mattie's is a beautiful property with stunning country flare. The old farm home that Mattie's resides in is quaint but large. The service was amazing. I found the food to be good, although a little expensive for what it was. I wasn't a fan of the rosabelle but it is a great drink! The biscuits seem to be a point of pride for them but I didn't think they were that great. I gave it a 4 because I'm not sure the price makes sense for what you're getting, and the atmosphere didn't elevate it enough to justify it either. read more

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Overall: Mattie's is beautiful! Surround by grand trees and peacocks, this is a great option for an event or just a cute spot for friends. I've been to Mattie's twice now and the first time the food was good but the second time was disappointing. Both times, staff have been kind and helpful. What I Got: - Biscuits: I really their biscuits. I'd recommend to get them for the table. - Lobster Cobb: I really like the lobster cobb! It's a huge salad with chucky pieces of meat. It tasted so fresh! Which this was a meal that I could take home and taste the same way as when I got it. - Breakfast Platter: This was okay. Your traditional breakfast platter. The bacon came out VERY cooked (it was black, so burnt) and we sent it back for new pieces. - Chicken and Waffles: This was not good. The serve did let me know that it would be a chicken cutlet and their take on a bread pudding (it's their biscuits but bread pudding style), so not chicken and waffles at all. The chicken cutlet had this sauce on top that didn't suit my pallet and the chicken cutlet could've been more done. I also, didn't like the biscuit done as bread pudding. read more

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Came here for brunch! Mattie's is a 19th-century home turned restaurant serving Southern comfort food. It's a very popular spot, so reservations are definitely needed. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the interior of the house is beautiful. I had their fried chicken eggs benedict, which consists of fried chicken sitting on a bed of buttermilk biscuits, topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, and served with a side of green salad. It was a little bit spicy but so flavorful, and the portion was large. To drink, I tried their iced chai latte with almond milk, which was delicious. The service was superb. My friend and I lost track of time while eating and were the last people to leave, but we were never kicked out or felt rushed to finish, which I really appreciated. I was worried about the parking situation, but they have a big lot with plenty of parking. read more

Mattie's - Fried chicken eggs benedict - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Phenomenal brunch spot! Came for the first time and it was an absolute pleasure. The property is very quaint and beautiful. The food was delicious. I'm not a cinnamon roll fan at all but they were delicious. The cheese for the kolache was creamy and spicy with so much flavor. My husband ordered the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to perfection and the potato cake was so creamy. I had the chilaquiles and they were just as delicious. The pork was tender and the tortilla chips were crisp. The fresh veggies mixed in gave it the perfect lightness and heat from the jalapeños. The service was top notch. Everyone was so friendly and went above and beyond. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Loveddd the bartenders on first floor!! They were so friendly and made great drinks & listened to my preferences to suggest good options. The food was delish and the vibe was great with beautiful trees and peacocks. read more

5/5 for the atmosphere! The outside dining patio is super cute with string lights all over for decor and the building has such charm. Not to mention the beautiful peacocks everywhere as the cherry on top! 5/5 for the food! We started with the Brie Fondue and the sour cream and onion dip. Both homemade. The bread that came with the fondue was the star of the show; super fresh, warm and filled with nuts and cranberries. Paired deliciously with the warm Brie! For entrees we got the lobster club salad, the French toast and the shrimp and grits. All three of us completely cleared our plates. No notes. The only reason I am giving 4/5 stars is due to staff. They were BAD, I just was expecting more. Our waiter kept spilling water all over our table when we filled our glasses and leaving it there. Unsure if he didn't notice (highly unlikely) or if he just didn't care. It's was very odd to me.... That said, I would absolutely return and highly recommend! read more

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November 19, 2023 came in this weekend from Galveston, TX, and every time I make this trip, my friends let me pick the restaurant this place fills up very quickly, we had an 11am reservation, and there were 25-30 people in line waiting before 11 am! this historical home is beautiful and the trees... they're huge and everywhere. LOVE it was misty rain all day, so I wasn't sure I'd see a peacock; we didn't see any when we got there but when I left... and got to the end of the driveway...here he comes from down the street! Mr peacock bawked at me several times when I called him a pretty bird!! LOL! we had the French toast, fried chicken eggs benedict, cortado (espresso shot) beignets, and milk punch. FANTASTIC service was really S L O W, so don't be in a rush. background of home: Martha "Mattie" Faulk and her husband, Henry Faulk, moved to this old South Austin farm house in 1916 Mattie's daughter, Mary, in 1934, started cooking for family and friends and in 1946 turned the farmhouse into a restaurant called "Green Pastures" For 18 years it was the ONLY Austin restaurant that was NOT segregated. home was revamped in 2017, along with a name change to Mattie's read more

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'Love this place. Chef Moi declares SPOT ON enchiladas!! That's all I've ever had, why challenge perfection?!? Kudos and Love

Thanksgiving brunch 10/10. Haven't been with their normal menu, but will definitely be back. The Service was a 10/10, overall good food and good vibes read more

I've been here several times and have loved it and decided to bring my parents who are visiting from out of town.... Man the server we had was incredibly rude... my parents are visiting ..and it felt like we were an inconvenience to his morning. We had the first reservations of the day! Very cold, dry greeting fine ... can get over that...but there were several aspects that showed he did not want to be there. 1) BF asked for vegan options but server didn't try and give all options laid out. He named one when we have been here before and there are more than one option. We ask about vegan options because menus can change. 2) my dad asked for more coffee and the server did not acknowledge his question. No yes or no - nothing. We ordered the brewed coffee and they give you the smallest cup so frequent refills are needed. 3) server spilled coffee when refilling all over the plate that goes under and just walked away. I had to ask for another plate because it would have made my dad clean up the waiter's mess or drip over my dad's shirt. Food was great and fast....location beautiful....but wow...the service was extremely disappointing- when it comes to my parents...I do not appreciate the attitude. read more

If only I could give a 1000 stars review... What a magical place. From the atmosphere, historic home, impeccable service, outstanding food and genuine kindness from every staff member. Thank you thank you thank you for making our first visit utterly beautiful. Shout out to Maggie, you are a gem. We had a handcrafted iced latte, back porch tea, fried green tomatoes with crab salad (literally chefs kiss). Entrees were insane as well. We loved the Fried chicken eggs benny and the bread pudding french toast. Bravo! It also helps that my name is Mattie. Made it all the more perfect for me. read more

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Great spot for brunch. Make a reservation ahead of time to guarantee a seat. We had bacon-wrapped quail with griddled waffle bread pudding poached eggs in spicy honey butter. Also had biscuits and chorizo cream gravy with scrambled eggs. Will definitely come back when we are in town. read more

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I was excited to try this place by the reviews but was disappointed. They sat us at a booth by the bar that was very low and uncomfortable. I heard that I should order the cinnamon rolls but they ran out. The only thing I liked was the rum punch but the drink was so tiny like a shot glass size for $7. So we ended up getting a carafe to share. The chicken benny brunch with a really hard biscuit entree was nothing special as it came with a salad that didn't get any dressing. My friend ordered the chorizo biscuit and that was even worse than my entree. It's a beautiful building but the seats need to be updated. I don't see myself coming back because nothing stood out for me. read more

Mattie's - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We recently brought a friend to share a great meal with us at Mattie's and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the ambiance on the porch was fantastic! We look forward to coming back soon! read more

Where should we start? How about the peacocks? Because there's nothing like walking up to a building and seeing a beautiful peacock in living color. Then you move inside which has an aged charm. We had a large party in a private room but I was able to get a glimpse of the entire space from the bar, dining room, patio seating and an upstairs cocktail space. In other words-they are ready for whatever. We had a family style dinner that included salmon, broccoli, mashed potatoes, biscuits (a must!!) and fried chicken that several people raved about afterwards. I appreciated the extensive drink menu which included anywhere from 4-5 non-alcoholic beverages that were custom and just as pretty as those filled with spirits. Our servers were nice and quick. They handled our inquiries and orders with grace and spee read more

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