Both a great outdoor hang - paired with friendly staff and tasty/reasonably priced drinks…read moreWorth a stop on Rainey

Rating: 4.2/5 This…read moreis one of the nicer bars on Rainey Street, with a decor style that really stands out. The interior is unique and gives off a fun, laid back college bar vibe. They offer daily drink specials, and we stopped by on a Tuesday night when margaritas were $3. I ordered a frozen margarita, which was pretty good, especially for the price. There was a live musician playing during our visit, which added to the overall atmosphere. Side Piece Pies is also located down the hall, making it easy to grab a slice of pizza to enjoy with your drink.

Super fun super dog friendly bar. Came to watch a Texas basketball game during March madness…read more Friendly staff, food truck out side isn't bad at all. I only ordered queso but the other food looked good. Staff is super friendly and energetic

We came here to watch the UT vs Vanderbilt game! Parking is obviously a challenge, and don't park…read moreat the CVS/Office Depot lot a block away because you WILL get booted. I was surprised to find a little gift/souvenir shop when I walked in, but quickly realizing the party's behind the second set of doors! They have covered and uncovered seating options and several TV screens. Not all of them were on, so I wonder what situation would call for all of them to be on.... The food ordering is through a QR code sticker on each table. When we went, they had a cute fall display for photo ops and a photo booth that is more permanent. I ordered the brisket & egg biscuit as well as the sweet potato fries. Didn't finish the fries but they were decently good even a little soggy! They also were super generous with the number of ketchup packets - I got 3 but only used 1. My only comment is that the bathroom was not the best, but it's definitely miles ahead a porta potty! Also shocked at how small the bathroom was, given how large crowds can get on game days (of all sports).

I visited this place quite a few times after working long evenings at a restaurant downtown and…read morealmost forgot how good this place is. We came here on a busy night of college football and got a great deal of people watching. It's quite interesting when you're not into sports. Anyways, we had some Pacificos and two plates of food which we expected to be much smaller than we received. Realistically, I think we would be more than fun with one plate lol We had fried fish and fries calamari. The food was great and well seasoned, you get a great value for what you pay. I think next time I would want to try blackened fish and fried oyster cocktail. Again, the plates are GIGANTIC!

3.5 stars Classic…read morerowdy, semi-clean, indoor-outdoor Austin bar. Great place to watch a game, though it can get hella crowded. Good luck finding a seat if you come late. I was surprised at the amount of seafood/meat options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). It's actually a seperate business that provides the food so will review that seperately. Staff are super nice and cool.

Really loved this place! Wanted a casual restaurant with good food before heading to the…read moreSpringsteen concert and it was the perfect choice!! Eclectic decor, crowd and menu; it was very Austin! Service was excellent throughout and we enjoyed trying several dishes off their menu! Began with a cocktail called Roselite which was both delicious and beautiful then we tried a variety of their dishes! My absolute favorite was their oysters Rockefeller which were some of the best I have had anywhere! The topic was crispy and delicious and they were perfectly cooked! Also enjoyed the half dozen or their East Coast oysters that were delicious. Enjoyed their delicious yellowfin tuna with lemons, capers, shallots and olive oil. The fries and onion dip were also just excellent ! My only let down - and it was barely that as it was so delicious and fresh - was the smoked trout dip! Part of it was a me problem as I was comparing it to my favorite version made by State Bird - a famous eatery in San Francisco where this is one of their go to dishes - and part of it was that this restaurant has that Feankin BBQ tie so when they said smoked - I was looking forward to that smoke forward taste and their was none - but it was fresh, delicious and well prepared! Had a fantastic time here and will definitely go back! Highly recommend Uptown!

NOLA comes to East Austin. Aaron Franklin has hit another home run with revitalizing this historic…read morebuilding and offering a New Orleans vibe and menu. We only stopped by for a cocktail, but the menu looks fabulous. We did see some of their entrees, and the burgers looked wonderful. The shrimp cocktail had jumbo shrimp. Keeping with the NOLA theme, they serve po-boys, gumbo, raw Gulf and East Coast oysters, and grilled oysters. There is also a very comfortable shaded patio out back. A return visit to explore their menu is on our calendar. If you are an early bird, happy hour is Tues - Fri 2 - 6 PM.

This is a pretty chill sports bar on 6th. We went on a Saturday around 7pm and there was tons of…read morespace. You order at the counter for drinks and food and they bring it out to you. I got the Bangers and Mash and I wouldn't get it again. While the mashed potatoes were nice and creamy, the two sausage was not very tender and a bad texture. I think the food is fine in terms of bar food.

They have a 3.25% credit card surcharge - that immediately takes 2 stars of their rating, in my…read morebook. It's a nice Irish pub vibe and they have lots of TVs for the games. They have a nice selection of Irish beers (Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp, etc.) , I can't comment on the food - I didn't order any because of the 3.25% credit card surcharge. That surcharge is a huge crock of shit,

Picture this: it's 100+ degrees on July 4th at the first-ever concert being held at Q2 stadium, the…read moreiconic annual Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic that runs for 12 blistering hours from 11a to 11p. For reasons that make no sense to any experienced summer festival-goer, the Q2 powers-that-be decided to make this a "no re-entry" event, meaning that attendees are basically locked in the stadium with very few options for relief from the heat. Thank heaven for PointsBet Sports Bar! PointsBet Austin is located inside of Q2 stadium on the north end near the Zebra Gate, up some stairs just to your right as you enter the gate. They have cold air-conditioning, at least one phone recharging station, a few table games, seating for at least 50 people, and standing room for a couple hundred others. Plus, there's a huge horseshoe bar serving plenty of canned and mixed beverages. The whole north wall is floor-to-ceiling windows, providing plenty of natural light. Lastly, there are 18 flatscreens around the walls showing various sporting events and during our concert, a couple were streaming a live view of the concert stage. As expected, prices were "high" (like everything else in Austin these days), but they were in line with pricing available at the other beverage stands outside in the stadium, so we didn't pay any more than we would have out there for the same drink. According to their website, PointsBet opens 3 hours before soccer matches on regular Q2 game days, and it's one of the few air-conditioned places where non-VIP attendees can get a break from the goings-on outside.

Typical event drink prices but nice open layout as an alternative to get away from the rest of the…read morecrowds. I came here before an Austin FC match prior to heading to my seat. It wasn't too busy so it was a great place to pregame inside. That turned out to be a good idea since shortly after getting my Karbach Ranch Water, it started to pour outside. I think it surprised everyone but no complaints as we were in this great space!

Food was great. I had their pork belly tacos. I was expecting mini ones but to my surprise it was…read morethe big ones. Flavorful and the pork belly was tender. Also got the dip trio and was also delicious. Cocktails a plus. Service was great. Our server kept coming back to check on us and recommended food options. Very friendly. Ambiance was a vibe. Music was great. Really enjoyed sitting outdoors. Will definitely be back for more.

I love a place with a good patio. This place was a good way to break up the day for a drink/treat…read more The highlight is the soft serve margaritas. I don't know how they combine alcohol and ice cream but both are present in the drink. Service was a little slow but it was extremely busy when we went so I can understand them being a little behind.

Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

This restaurant will be a fixture in Austin for decades to come! No other 5* restaurant is so…read moreScrumptiosly unique! If my scheduled allowed, I'd make reservations for lunch and dinner weekly!

Fabulous! My friend…read moreTiffany told me about Anthem on Rainy Street. Neither of us had been, and also it's been years since we've been on Rainy Street. So we thought we would make a whole night of it. Tiffany did make reservations for us for 7pm and even though this is a bar hopping neighborhood, even at 7pm it was pretty busy. Streets were full of people. Anthem had a vibe. I felt the energy as soon as I waked in. The cozy booths with the U shaped seating with plush green velvet fabric. Wait staff wore Hawaiian shirts. Sitting up behind me on a ledge was the Easter Island statue. Insert (Night At The Museum) here, dumb dumb give me gum gum. Anthem was our first stop tonight. Just drinks and a dinner. I ordered the Peach Fuzzy drink. Not too sweet, refreshing, peachy, and beautiful garnish of a flower. I ordered the Yummy Fries which looked like a salad. Gorgeous presentation. Fries were actually waffle sweet potatoes. Pickled ginger, sesame seeds, furikake, aïoli and a few other wonderful ingredients. Could not get over how beautiful everything looked. Presentation outstanding. Service delightful. Had a wonderful time at Anthem. We both did use the ladies rooms before leaving. Inside the bathroom there is a sign about safety and if you need assistants. I did take a picture of it. On our way out, Brian the manager, said good night to us and waved. We later saw Brian at another place. And I'll write about that in my review for that place as well. Brian, you're Doll, thank you for your hospitality.

Food is incredible. I don't usually eat burger and fries, but I live nearby and was just too tired…read moreto deal with dinner. I got their Smashburger special on Monday and I will say that the chef, and I call him a chef, not a cook...because he was obviously extremely skilled and trained, was incredible. And he came out himself to ask me about something about my order. I highly recommend the food and service.

Hate to share this, but it is a fantastic place to watch a game. TVs everywhere. It is always…read morecrowded with fans, so the vibe is there. Wait staff = bar staff and they share all the tables. I love this! Great, inclusive food menu that also includes game staples like wings and burgers. But vegan and veg friendly, too. (Love that hummus!) The worst part, this time, the crispy green beans were off the menu! But there was frozen Lemoncello. So I'll call that a wash. ;)