Seriously, how great is this place? Normally, one would think.. restaurant inside a sports arena, gonna be basic bar food and it'll be "fine" at best, right? Not the case at Pickledilly's. You're going to get a top quality meal whether you are here just to dine, want a delicious fix after playing some pickleball, or just want to watch people play while you drink. The chef here has seen it all, and has accumulated a vast culinary knowledge along the way. On our visit, I had the most deliciously cooked steak with a super fresh salad. Now, i almost wish I had played Pickleball before because this would have been the perfect post-workout meal to replenish. Regardless, I would have been happy to be served this at a fine dining restaurant (which this indeed may be), especially with that wonderful chimichurri. I'm not from Austin, but when I visit again, I'll probably plan to play some ball and then get a meal here! read more

Pickledilly's - A trio of tasty fresh meals - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Pickledilly, takes good to an art form. Tonight I got garlic Parmesan cheese wings (6) with blue cheese dip. And the chicken sliders (4) so much food. The wings. I've been in search for good wings. And they all seem to be the same. Pickledilly's wings are in a food group of their own. First, they are encrusted with real grated Parmesan cheese, not some rub, or sauce drizzled on them. And the garlic is infused. The most juicy thick chicken legs and wings. Absolutely epic. The blue cheese is made in house, very high quality. Enjoyed the wings. Chicken sliders were really good too. The bun is soft and warm. There's a sauce inside with pickles maybe grated. Very small, not sliced, and not chopped. I had to ask, cause I could taste pickles, but couldn't see pickles. I'm not a pickle person, but this was just a hint of pickles, and I loved it. The chicken itself is thin and juicy. Very well assembled. All the flavors mingling together. Outstanding sliders. I was given a glass and a carafe of water. I could just help myself. When I paid, I said I had a $10.00 reward for my birthday. I paid my bill and earned points from this dinner. Sign up is free. Why not give it a try? Everything was wonderful, and I have so much left over. I think this will heat well in the over for lunch at work! Thank you for another great dinner. read more

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Before the business manager had sent a reply with excuses for the improper food presentation and other missteps for my initial visit... The chef had actually answered and invited me to try it a different time. I did just that a month later... I ordered the same fish and this time it was presented with the skin up and remaining crispy. The seasoning was perfect and the special sauce definitely showed a nice balance of tarragon. The olives in the marination are fantastic. I still would love to have more beans and could eat a whole bowl of nothing but! The fried cauliflower definitely had a nice amount of Fried capers. I sat at the bar and had good service initially, but after getting the drink and the meal, there was no inquiry such as needing more water if the meal was good or if I wanted to have a dessert. The staff was standing in an alcove talking where they could not see me trying to get their attention Only when came over to take care of a new couple sitting next to me was I able to request the tab. By then, I decided I would not try a dessert... Maybe next time! And no, it wasn't busy at that time during the week. There was only myself and two couples eating. I figured perhaps it was a shift change because I had three different gents? All said was glad I tried again and have recommended many others to give a try... Writing this now as I waited to hear from them that they were quite pleased with the recommendation.... read more

A real hidden gem in Cedar Park. I don't even play pickleball, I just like the restaurant. They have a generous happy hour that runs until 9 PM, which is super cool. They also do specials during NFL and college football games. Their fried pickle dip, nicoise salad, and ceviche are three of my favorites. Parking can be tricky, so be aware of that. read more

I was travelling and missed the YEE here. I did read all the 5-star reviews from the distinguished Elites, so we were excited to try Pickledilly's. To quote my Yelp bud, "Run, don't walk, to get to Pickledilly's". I totally agree with their About Us description on their website: PickleDilly's is a scratch kitchen and bar tucked inside Apex Pickleball Club in Cedar Park -- but don't let the address fool you. This isn't club food. Executive Chef Ron Matty runs the kitchen the way it should be run: fresh ingredients, real technique, nothing out of a bag. Stocks simmered down from bones. Sauces built from scratch every morning. Bread, dressings, marinades -- all made in-house, every day. The menu reads simple. The execution is anything but. Our experience began with a perfect Bulleit Rye Whiskey Old Fashion and a craft Paloma. They do have a full bar and some righteous specialty cocktails. Beer drinkers, they have you covered with a wide selection of local craft beers. Our App was their golden-fried organic cauliflower florets. They were perfectly fried and dusted with herbed, seasoned breadcrumbs on a bed of tarragon aioli. My entree was their Jamaican Jerk Chicken. The chicken was served moist and perfectly jerky spiced. Plus 1 ordered their Short Rib Quesadilla. OMG!!! Braised short rib tortillas are served with poblano chili, cheese peppers, cheddar and jack cheese, jalapenos, pickle de gallo, and pickled veggies. The short ribs were braised to perfection, and the accompaniments just added to this delightful entree. Have I gushed enough? Almost! You have to check out their HH menu. Check out the photo. We are bringing the gang next time to experience this unbelievably great addition to the CP. read more

Pickledilly's - Awesome looking HH! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Yep, I came back for more. This place continues to deliver great experiences for me. Ordered beef sliders, fries, and chicken wings. All were delicious. The chicken wings were a new try this time. Juicy, flavorful, and big. 6 wings for $9 during their happy hour is reasonable. The quality is the best. Fast service and very little wait. There was only one other group there when I went. Friendly service that accommodated my requests. I'll be going back! read more

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We enjoyed our first experience here and will return. We stopped by on a weeknight. While the pickle ball courts were full, the restaurant was mostly empty. Didn't bother us - just got more attention from the staff! We ordered an Old Fashioned, adult grilled cheese, quesadilla and kids Mac n cheese. All three were delicious and I would gladly go back for more! The chef even came out and talked about his secret ingredient in the grilled cheese. The seating area, presentation and food quality were all well above what one would typically expect from the restaurant of a sporting place. And the views of people playing were great! read more

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Pickle Dilly is a nice little rooftop bar where guests can come take a break, socialize, or have events. Located on the second floor of the Apex Complex, which is spacious and filled with numerous Pickleball courts. Pickledilly's hosted our most recent Yelp Elite event. I loved the booths and the way the staff greeted us and made us feel welcomed throughout the event. Felt like I was back at SXSW. Enjoyed the variety of finger foods (The Banh Mi was my favorite- definitely authentic if I'd say so!) and dessert. Not sure if I'd ever have the time to commit to a Pickleball membership but I'd be open to coming back! read more

I've been here twice now and the food has never disappointed me. Last night I had the Jerk Chicken. It was a lite but filling meal. The herbs and spices were a delight to my taste buds. The Sautéed cabbage and carrots were tendered just right adding to the flavor of the chicken. The service was fast and helpful. The restaurant is located on the second floor above the pickleball courts. A good time for anyone who wants to go here. read more

Pickledilly's - Iced tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Surprisingly good food for inside a pickleball spot. I enjoyed the quesadillas but they were a bit too greasy. I think sour cream would be an awesome addition. Lots of seating and everything was clean. You can watch the players downstairs as you eat. The server we had was very friendly and helpful. read more

Pickledilly's - Kids meal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Run, don't walk, to get to Pickledilly's. You do not have to bring a pickleball racket. You can stay in your street clothes. But if you want to wear athletic gear, That will be completely cool with the maitre d'. * * * Pickledilly's is an amazing concept. It is French Laundry caliber distinguished American cuisine Served at the snack bar of a pickleball complex. Most gym snack bars offer a dreary mix of smoothies, indifferent hamburgers, iceberg lettuce salads and beers. Fancier ones offer chicken wings. The Apex Pickleball people who own the complex asked themselves What if the food at our snack bar was destination food? So they hired a distinguished chef from California and had him create the greatest sports bar menu ever. 2/3 of the menu is classic versions of traditional American cuisine presented at a level of professional polish and magnificent raw ingredient selection that you rarely see in Austin in other settings. The standard dishes include such items as Hamburgers, Nachos, Hanger Steaks, Crab Cakes, Salad Nicoise, Fried Chicken, and Bahn Mi. International dishes that Americans love definitely show up on the menu. One third of the menu is kinky funky originals that the cook made up himself. (Or his team made up. He has an outstanding team working for him.) The regular menu is more like 80-20 Normal-Weird. Buffets and Special Occasions push more to 40-60 Normal-Weird. So if you like innovative eating, come for the buffets and special occasions. (There are many.) If you want to marvel at magnificent execution on dishes you know well, come on a regular day. You can't go wrong either way. * * * I got a wonderful dose of the special menu at a custom catered Yelp event at Pickledilly's. I got a wonderful dose of goes for normal here at a regular Sunday lunch. Everything I have had was outstanding. I will mention three absolute stand-outs. a) They have a full bar here with a significant number of custom designed drinks and a good collection of regular bottles. If you are here to drink - which is a fine idea - they offer their custom Deez Nutz as a bar snack. Deez Nutz are simply the finest bar snack ever invented period stop. If you want to fill up they have nachos and burgers and hot dogs and all that. But for just snacking - the Deez Nutz are as satisfying as heroin ... but you don't pass out and you don't have to go into rehab when you are done. This could be the best addiction you will ever get - since there is no health downside. b) This is a rare offering because it only shows up on some catered menus. Lavender Custard. An absolute positive no ifs ands or buts world-stopper. c) This is a regular offering you can get whenever you want. The Salad Nicoise. This is simply the finest verstion of Salad Nicoise I have ever had ... And I eat a lot of Salad Nicoise. In France, I shovel it down. I eat it at home. It grabs my attention on any U.S. menu where I see it. The Pickledilly version has sushi quality ahi tuna, magnificently cooked to a perfect rare. It is coated in the chef's Dynamite Spice Mix. They would be happy to sell you a can of the chef's Dynamite Spice Mix. If you broil or saute any of your food, you want it. Add really good Kalamata Olives. These are picked for not being particularly heavy tasting but they have a good kick that grabs your attention. Add perfectly sauteed French-style potatoes. Add the only good Hearts of Palm I have ever found in the US. Where the hell did the chef find that one? Canned Hearts of Palm are almost always an abomination. In Brazil, Hearts of Palm are good - but that is often because they are fresh and purchased in the produce section of a local market. I don't think Pickledilly has access to fresh Hearts of Palm unless they have a secret greenhouse in one of the storage sheds in the back. But whoever cans those Hearts of Palm is a canning wizard. Flesh it out with a few more support ingredients. Put a perfect vinaigrette on top. (The chef argues that the secret of the vinaigrette is picking exactly the right vinegar and exactly the right olive oil. He will be happy to tell you what those perfect choices are. He will also tell you what to add. Garlic and shallots just for a start. * * * Prices are higher than your normal snack bar but not as high as suck-the-bucks-out-of-your-wallet Nouveau American prices can be. This is a totally affordable treat. If you like to play pickleball, the courts downstairs are first rate. If you like to watch pickleball, there are huge windows all over the restaurant that allow you to look down from above and see the players on the courts. If you don't give a d**n about pickleball (Samuel C. does not give a d**n about pickleball) The food is such a major destination that it is worth coming here anyway. I don't live anywhere remotely near Cedar Park. But I am thinking long and hard about when I can make another excuse to get up here. The food is THAT good. read more

You don't have to be a member (or play pickleball) to come enjoy the offerings at this nice upstairs bar/eatery ..though the courts are amazingly soft and springy! My first visit was being invited to a "pickleball party" here where I was able to sample some of the offerings and a couple of my favorites were the crab cake bites and the lovely charcuterie board! The D-Willy Mule was my drink of choice ..very nice. Can't wait to come play and eat again! read more

Pickledilly's - D-Willy Mule awesome ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Let me tell you.... As an avid pickle eater & non-pickle ball player, don't be afraid to come! The food, drinks & service is absolutely amazing! Tyler was our server & he SERVED up some great recommendations like the pickle chips, pickle dip, sliders, quesadillas & ham grilled cheese. Although the Pickle-Colada (non-alcoholic) does not come with pickles, when I asked if they would add pickles on top for my next time, they said they could. If I could give 10 stars, I would, but we'll stick with 5. read more

Pickledilly's - Sliders, pickle dip & pickle chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Shrimp Cocktail and Margarita hands down the best combo after playing pickleball Food A+ Atmosphere in the building is outstanding But really the service from the staff was the game changer. It was so welcoming and amazing! Great Job read more

Pickledilly's - Shrimp cocktail + Margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

The food is absolutely amazing! Everything is scratch made by an amazing Chef. If you want top notch food and an atmosphere that is really cool and energetic- Awesome Pickleball courts. This is your place. Even if you don't like Pickleball but love amazing food, this is your place as well. read more

Food and service was top notch !! Went upstairs to eat after enjoying 2 hours of pickleball. We enjoyed crispy chicken and burger sliders, parmesan fries with pickle ketchup some deliciously crisp Brussel sprouts seasoned just right. We tried a few desserts and all were delicious. (really loved the espresso crème brûlée ) The drinks were on point and there was something for everyone. Definitely nice to know that you can come in and eat even if you're not playing pickle ball definitely not JUST run of the mill bar food! well done Pickledilly's read more

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Great food. Chef changes things up often so it's not always the same menu. Good atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

We were served raw chicken with the boneless buffalo wings. We asked to speak to the manager who didn't come over right away. He was at the bar. We let him know that we had both eaten a few pieces before I had to spit out the 3rd piece once I realized it was raw. He said "well it comes frozen so it should be ok." We told him it is still completely raw. Very disappointed. It was our first time and we so wanted to like this place. We will not be back. We are both nervous we are going to get super sick. read more

Pickledilly's - Raw boneless chicken wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Wildly amazing food - and as the name hints, everything has a pickle tickle. Wonderfully talented chef - everything we saw and ate was spectacular. A great hidden gem! read more

Absolutely delicious!!! I'm so glad we found this place while doing a restaurant search of the area. For apps we got the pickle dip, pickle chips, and pommes frites - all of which was SO good. For entrees we got the Texas redfish, beef sliders, and ahi tuna bowl. Everything was divine and we finished as much as we could fit in our stomachs! Tyler was a fabulous server, we had great beer and wine, and definitely recommend this place for delicious food, excellent service, a clean and modern atmosphere, and the uniqueness of being housed inside a pickleball gym. Thank you! read more

Amazing Bloody Mary-delicious Buffett all at a reasonable price!! Great Happy Hour food too-service is the best!! And even s room to play Mah Jongg in!! Pickleball with all the trimmings!! read more

Great Sunday brunch. Food was delicious and very diverse. Will definitely come back soon!

Clean, friendly and tasty! Ya can't get much better than that. Cant wait to try more of the menu.

Super cool and family-friendly place! The staff is warm and welcoming, and the food is some of the best tasting bits greater Austin has to offer. Full service bar and groovy atmosphere! read more

My sister and I are both retired and we like to find new and different places to nosh. This was in a new pickleball facility with its own café on the second floor. The food was delicious and the service excellent. Being a vegetarian, it is sometimes difficult to find something to eat. I had plenty of choices here. My sister had a sandwich lunch special which was amazing and priced incredibly reasonable. Ample parking too! read more

The food was fantastic and a great price for the quality of food you get. We tried a few different flavors of margaritas and they were all delicious! The staff were all very friendly and Meade me want to go back. Love the is place! read more

Great food amazinf service. Very clean resturaunt! I love coming here. Definitley a very top tier restaurant read more

Just stopped in on our way to Austin - what a great find. The food is excellent and the staff super friendly. Would not have known there's a full bar and restaurant inside Apbut so glad we tried it. Will be back for more!! read more

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The salad was incredible, loved it, and the service was great. The place is very clean looking and I recommend to give this place your business! read more