Located in a hotel, the food is beautifully presented. (But you better believe you'll pay hotel prices for this rather casual ambience). Sometimes I need a meal that feels home-cooked with great service in a cozy environment. Hit the spot! read more

Onion Creek Grille - Took it home and re-plated it - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was the only one here and now I know why. Place was a dump. Hot, no A/C. Food was flavorless. Low quality. I came here because it got great reviews on another site and it was next to my hotel. Never again. read more

Onion Creek Grille - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went in to pick up and was charged a "service fee of 20%? The waiter and older man pulled out his own money to give me change and I was not given a receipt. I have been there 4-5 times and never been charged a "service fee" not even when i eat there. read more

I paid $26 for a lousy greasy fried chicken sandwich and soggy fries. Couldn't eat but a few bites. Chicken was pink. And the frier oul clearly needs changed out. Awful! Should have went to Chick Filet. read more

Onion Creek Grille - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Onion Creek Grille inside the Southpark Hotel has just recently reopened. We were staying at the hotel for one night and didn't want to have to go far for dinner. A friend and I popped into the restaurant a little after 5pm and Juan informed us that a 20% discount was being offered because the establishment recently reopened. We looked at the menu and decided there was something for everyone and we'd be back later. We came back to the restaurant at 6:30 with our spouses. Aesthetically, the restaurant looks like the rest of the hotel. An establishment that looked amazing 20 years ago and was probably the place everyone wanted to go to for the good buffet. My husband thought it resembled a restaurant you might see in a casino. Juan, our waiter, let us choose our table. There was one other table of guests when we arrived. The guys in our party ordered a couple of beers and we ordered a couple of appetizers. The jalapeño poppers and chips & salsa. I ordered the shrimp tacos, pasta and cheeseburgers were also ordered. Main entrees at Onion Creek are completely overpriced. My shrimp tacos arrived in a plastic burger basket and the shrimp was definitely frozen from a bag. I think the 3 tacos and a side of black beans was $17. Tacos were just lukewarm when they arrived. The cheeseburgers looked way more appetizing, though. Pasta looked so-so. We all ate our food, but we were very hungry. Condiments arrived in packets and one person in our group never received the side of ranch he wanted. It think they're so new to reopening that they don't even have bottles of condiments right now. Really wish they had a dessert option so I could have washed everything down. Juan was a very good waiter, so the restaurant has a lot going for itself there. By the time we left I think he had or was serving 4 other tables by himself. Lots of room for improvement here, but not a bad option if you're staying in the hotel. read more

Love that they brought the Pasta Bar back! I have been waiting for this since the beginning of Covid!

First night in Austin. Late checkin. Didn't want to head out. Ate dinner in the hotel restaurant. Requested window seating. Nice views of the 35... We started sharing sautéed Brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction, cashews and yellow raisins. Very tasty. My bride ordered crab cakes and tomato basil soup, both appetizers, for her entree. Double thick pork chop for me. All beautifully prepared and very tasty. In for the penny, we got banana bread pudding for desert. Again, well prepared and tasty. Wait staff was relaxed, efficient and friendly. Going in, our expectations weren't high, but we were pleasantly surprised. Good job! read more

The pasta bar at the Onion Creek Grille is one of the best kept lunch secrets among office workers in the area. Back when I used to work in this neighborhood I used to frequent this place, and today it's still the same chef behind the counter, the same pasta and sauce and veggies and proteins. Little has changed in 15+ years and that's a good thing. I personally like the spiral pasta with a mix of their spicy cajun sauce and the pesto with lots of veggies. Too bad they only have this Monday through Friday. It's still worth the drive on a weekday. read more

Onion Creek Grille - Make your own pasta bar for weekday lunch - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is supposed to be chicken and mixed greens with black beans, roasted corn, pico, cojita cheese, avocado, and cilantro lime dressing. $15. No corn. No avocado. No mixed greens. The name of the meal is Southwest chicken and greens. read more

Onion Creek Grille - Southwest chicken and greens - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Potatoes and toast were perfect. Eggs over easy were cooked too long and stake was raw. read more

Onion Creek Grille - Rare? - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

FYI - Today's date:10/5/2023 Pasta bar is open only on: Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays From 11:00am thru 2:00pm Couldn't find it on their website or anywhere. They didn't answer their phone. So I thought I would help you all out! Enjoy, it's worth it for sure... read more

Didn't get a chance to eat here because of the horrible attitudes of the staff Finally sat down and the service was horrible. I always stay at the Omni attached to this place and will definitely rethink even staying there. read more

$15 Omelet - toppings "All the way / everything" one day, only could choose 3 max the next? Option per chef discretion ? No mention of limitation of toppings on the menu? Feel cheated. Lipstick on the coffee cups... GROSS This from a High priced "Gourmet" Restaurant Not happy read more

Great food. Lunch break. Had some to take home. Create your own pasta meal. Was delicious. read more

Onion Creek Grille - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had breakfast at Onion Creek Grille while staying at the hotel. Instead of getting food from the bar, we ordered off the menu. We enjoyed the: - Avocado Toast - Pancakes - Huevos Rancheros Everything was delicious and the dining room was full of families. We will probably have dinner or breakfast here on our next visit to Austin. read more

I had a bad feeling about this restaurant but since it was so cold and I did not wanna go outside, I decided to eat within the hotel. They have limited menu and I had a hard time finding what I actually wanna eat. I was in the mood for pasta so I decided to order the only pasta dish they had on the menu: mushroom ravioli. Then server told me they were out of mushroom so instead it was going to be lobster ravioli. That was no problem to me. They gave me a basket of bread with a cinnamon butter....cinnamon butter?? Really?? I was so hungry and I was not in the mood for something sweet....I wish it was garlic butter or just regular butter. My meal came out pretty quickly. So they ran out of mushroom ravioli and changed to lobster ravioli but they never cared to change the sauce....my lobster ravioli came in pesto sauce. And to answer what most people would wonder, they do not go well together. They even put sauteed vegetable on top of the pasta and that did not go well at all either. It was edible but below average. I can make pasta way better than they did. I overheard a guy who sat next to my table saying he did not like his entree either. Whoever the chef works at this restaurant clearly has no idea what the heck he is doing. P.S. The service I got here was good. The waiter was very polite and prompt. read more

Shame on me for choosing this restaurant but in my defense I was exhausted and since I DJ t consider myself a big foodie, I figured "how bad can it be"? The best thing I can say is that Francis the waitress was sweet as can be. Now that the nice things have been said... The menu has exactly 2 things on it that were tolerable: 1. Whipped potatoes 2. Ok. Just whipped potatoes. (They were really good.) My table had chicken noodle soup, grilled chicken, "market" "vegetables", POTATOES, and some other forgettable things. The chicken was rubbery and very fatty with a greasy skin that said around. The soup had no real taste and I think they forgot the chicken. New name suggestion: lukewarm flavored water. The vegetables were such a disappointment too. I thought "surely they can mess up cooked vegetables". When will I stop tempting fate? See photo of "vegetables". I was literally just given the stalk. The meal was really expensive for how bad it was. I paid $29! I guess that's what I get for eating at a hotel restaurant but I really had very little choice. In hindsight, fast food would have been the better option. Next time I see a restaurant with already poor reviews I will have faith in my fellow man and choose to believe them. read more

Onion Creek Grille - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was a pleasant surprise. Early flight and a room near the airport had us dining close by. The food and server were excellent. Pan-seared Salmon and mushroom ravioli were delicious. We will be back. Our server Victor was very attentive. The wine list was very good. read more

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Im in town for business. After a long day and a late 6 mile run along Ladybird Lake, I was just looking to put some fuel back in the tank so I walked to a Onion Creek for a night cap and something to satisfy my sweet tooth. I had the Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding with a Stephen Goff Sauvignon Blanc. My server, the service and more importantly my food was excellent. read more

Onion Creek Grille - Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding and a Stephen Goff Sauvignon Blanc... yummo. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you are staying at the Omni Hotel or nearby, this is a good experience. Personally, of you are visiting Austin and you haven't been here before, find some BBQ or Mexican and live music. Get out there! You can do it! If you are a business traveler like me and want something more upscale than fast food, you will be satisfied here. My server Adam gave the perfect amount of attentiveness. I was seated quickly, no wait. Lots of open tables. The bread comes with a wonderful light olive oil over a base of Parmesan and Italian herbs. Perfecto! I had the mushroom ravioli. Great combo of exotic mushrooms but the base sauce was...well...odd. It was not a cream sauce at all as I pictured. Very thin not creamy. Not bad, but I couldn't place it. The two bad things on the experience were the incredibly slow bar service and the noisy party that was going on in a room nearby. I recommend this restaurant if you are not looking to really take in the local scene. read more

Onion Creek Grille - The oil with the bread was delicious...not sure about the pasta sauce. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing pasta bar! The pasta is made to your specifications. Variety of meat, veggies, pasta and pasta sauce to choose from. I love their spinach pasta, marinara and pesto sauce combination. Hot and fresh bread sticks are served as well and plus everything is All-you-can-eat! The ambience and staff is nice too :) visited this place twice and had good experience both times. read more

Onion Creek Grille - Chicken + shrimp + veggies + spinach pasta + marinara sauce + pesto sauce = Delicious! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

My spouse and I decided to try something different. We decided to try the pasta bar and I must say it was amazing. We were full off of a few bites and it was money well spent. read more

I am a big fan of Hotel Breakfast Buffets. I ate at a memorable upscale Buffet at the Omni Hotel in North Dallas area last year so wanted to check out a Omni in Austin. Walking into the restaurant, it did not feel upscale and the food was decent but nothing to write home about. Plus: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Muffins. Cons: They ran out of biscuits for the gravy. This is more comparable to the cheaper Crowne Plaza Hotel Breakfast Buffet about 10 miles North which seems like much better deal. read more

I've eaten at the Onion Creek Grille a few times because I've stayed at nearby hotels when I'm in town, and it's really convenient. Also, it NEVER seems to be crowded - even on a Saturday night, you can walk right in and be seated. They must get busy sometime in order to stay open but I can't figure out when. Maybe they do most of their business catering for events in the hotel or something. On to the food. The menu has been different every time I've been, which is slightly annoying when you find something that you like and the next time you go, it's gone. But most of what I've eaten has been ok...not amazing, but just fine. The first time I went, I had a veggie pasta that was too salty but otherwise good. They used to have a really yummy mozzarella and tomato appetizer that I wanted to order this last time around, but alas, it's no longer on the menu. This time around I ordered the quesadilla sans chicken...meaning it was just a cheese quesadilla. It was pretty good but the tortilla could have been crunchier. Service is pretty good. Overall I can't complain too much. Next time I'm in town and I am hungry I'll go back, knowing I'll be able to sit without having to wait! read more

I stayed at the Omni during SXSW and my friend Jason could not stop raving about the pasta bar. Apparently he frequented the place when he worked at the nearby AMD office. Pros: Pasta was delicious. I felt a little fiesty so I got the pesto and cajun sauces mixed together. It was a risky choice but ended well in the end. Full range of meats and vegetables with 4-5 choices of sauce. Cons: SERVICE BLOWS! I walked in there with my suitcase after checking out, clearly looking like I have a flight to catch at some point. They sat me at a table, with the restaurant practically empty, and left me there. I sat there for a good 10-15 minutes with no one coming by to ask me what I wanted to drink or to take my order. I finally got up and asked the hostess if I just get my own food at the pasta bar, even though there was a full menu to choose from as well. I order my pasta and sit back down. Still nothing to drink. Finally I flag someone down to get the check and I leave for the airport perplexed by the whole experience. Basically, there was no service. Thank god it was a self-serving pasta bar or else I would have gone starving. read more

I've only been here for lunch so all I know is the pasta buffet they have. This restaurant is located inside of the Omni hotel at Ben White and I-35. You have several pastas to pick from and you can add whatever sauce and toppings you want onto your pasta. They give you a pretty hearty portion that you probably won't be able to finish, let alone go back to the buffet for more. I think I spent about $11 bucks, but for the amount of food they give you, I think it's worth it. read more

Onion Creek Grille - the dining room - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Spectacular lunch time pasta bar that it seems like no one knows about. I hope I don't regret saying more about this gem of a lunchtime haunt, but because of its location inside the Omni, it seems to go widely ignored by the professional lunch rush. I will disclose that I have only ever eaten the pasta bar each time I go, so this review does not reflect the quality of any of the other food they serve. With that out of the way, let's talk pasta. First, choose a variety of meats to create your masterpiece. Choose from chicken, shrimp, sausage, and more (pro tip: think about the sauce you are going to pair everything with before you jump in willy nilly to making your pasta bowl). Then come a mountain of veggies to pile into the pan, and last is the type of noodles and sauce (try the cajun sauce, it is delicious) you want. Next, the chef whips an astoundingly massive pile of pasta onto a stove and cooks it before your eyes. Grab some bread sticks, a seat, and a to-go box and dig in. I have never finished my pasta in one sitting. It usually takes two or three separate meals for me to finally clean the plate, but legend has it that you can actually return to the pasta bar for a second trip (no extra charge!) if you are really on a carb load. Last, they have a salad and dessert area, but the jury is still out on whether or not it is an additional $1 or not, as I have had waiters tell me and charge me different things every time I go. read more

Onion Creek Grille - Endless toppings for the pasta bar. Your choice of veggies, meat, and sauce. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Went here for Easter brunch on April 24, 2011. Food was decent standard brunch fare with lots of variety, but nothing truly outstanding. Was very shocked and disappointed when the bill came. There was two in our party and they added an automatic 18% to the total for a "large party surcharge". Absolutely infuriating when you consider that obviously two people does not constitute a large party AND at a brunch you go get your own food. Otherwise, we saw the waiter less than a handful of times for water refills. The kicker was that I checked my bank statement online and the amount authorized on my debit card was a full $19 more than than I signed for on the charge slip. One star for arrogance and dishonesty at the Onion Creek Grille. read more

My review is solely for the Pasta Bar, as that's the only time I've eaten there. I like the place personally, Pasta is one of my favorite dishes and it's awesome that you can build your own plate from a big array of choices. Want to go with a lot of meats and red sauce? Sure. I'm more of a seafood and white sauce kind of guy. Along with the vast array of vegetables and meats, you pick from one of about 6 sauces and maybe 5 pastas. On the sauce side there's your typical marinara and Alfredo, but also pesto/dill, Cajun, pomodoro and something else. For pasta I think you can have spaghetti, fettuccine, farfalle, rotini, spinach fettuccine. With the buffet you get bread sticks which are OK. For an extra charge, you can add the salad bar, soup, and assorted fruits and bruschetta. Dislikes: They don't sautee your food long enough in my opinion. You get more flavor if the meat and vegetables get a little caramelization. The other is that soft drinks are very expensive. Overall a decent place if you want to get a heaping mound of carbohydrates, vegetables and meat covered by a sinful sauce every once in a while. read more

Restaurant at the Omni resort hotel. Pleasantly surprised with the food. Didn't have very high expectations but was hungry and didn't feel like going out. Had the crab cakes and the tenderloin steak. All amazing and perfectly cooked. Great flavors and our server, hostess, and manager were wonderful! read more

I am staying at the Omni for a work meeting. We ate here in the hotel restaurant because we were limited on time. We chose the salad / pasta bar. It was very good. Service was decent. There are so many great places in Austin to eat, but this is a good and convenient option if you are on this side of town! read more

Onion Creek Grille - From the salad bar. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty good pasta bar with lots of protein options, excellent salad fixin's and plenty of leftovers for a doggie bad read more

Onion Creek Grille - Salad with really good bread - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pretty gross place. Visiting Austin for a wedding and then got stuck overnight here bc of a medical emergency and checked into the Omni hotel, which this place is connected to. They served good hot bread with the food (bread was good, weird dip that came with was not). Lame choices (house salad) for vegans or vegetarians. Coffee was disgusting. Green tea wasn't very good either. read more

I enjoyed the pork carnitas with fries and it was delicious. Everything was fresh and wonderfully made.

I'm not sure why this place has such negative reviews. Anyway, I had the best service and a perfect tenderloin. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a solid meal. P.S. This morning I had breakfast here and it was as good as you can expect a frittata to be. read more

Disappointing to say the least. Way way over priced. The 1980s decor is terrible. 15$ for a glass of wine. Some "hospitality" in the hospitality business. We got in late. Had no other choice. They know that. Chicken and potatoes 17$. Way overpriced.... Did I mention it was a huge disappointment? read more

The restaurant is overrated and pricey for the small amount of food that you receive. $5.00 for plain black coffee is crazy.

Very good French toast for price. I can't say much about dinner and lunch but breakfast staff was friendly and the French toast was excellent read more

This place is OK for a hotel restaurant. I had dinner, a steak, and breakfast, pancakes. The steak was good and pricey (hotel restaurant range) and the pancakes were Frisbees and dry. Due to their not really being anything close if you don't want to get on the highway, this may be your best option; just keep your expectations realistic, it's OK if your hungry. read more

I love this place! Staying at the Hampton inn across the street and came here to eat. I'm from Ca, the pozole soup Awesome and the beef so good. What is about Texas Beef that is so flavorful? read more