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    REVUE

    3.9 (156 reviews)
    Special Hours • Closed
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Garlic bread
    Chithra V.

    During my stay at the Fairmont Hotel, I had the pleasure of dining at Revue, their Italian restaurant. I started with the garlic bread as an appetizer, which was absolutely delicious--crispy and flavorful. For dessert, I tried the banana bread pudding, and it was equally delightful. The service at Revue was exceptional; our server was attentive and checked in frequently. The ambience was inviting.

    Buffet
    Paul D.

    My wife and I were staying at the Fairmont Austin and twice dined at Revue for brunch. Overall I was impressed with the quality of the food. For the first day was seated with another couple on a long table. We were on one end and they were on the other. I ordered a coffee and decided to give their buffet a try. Our waitress seemed not impressed I ordered the buffet. She did bring the coffee quickly and it was really good with a nice aroma and flavor. I headed to the small room up front to see what was available and had the standard items found at hotels like eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, oatmeal, fruit, and yogurt. I grabbed a plate and added scrambled eggs, lots of bacon, sausage that had cheese in it, breakfast potatoes, and the wonderful eggs with chicken in it. All of it was really good but the eggs with chicken was the highlight of the buffet. It had so much flavor and very delicious. The next day I was too full for the buffet even though I would not mind just eating the eggs & chicken, but ordered the Avocado Toast with a mimosa. This time we were seated at a nice private table for two. The restaurant manager even brought out my plate and placed it in front of me where the Avocado Toast was beautifully presented. It was a large piece of grilled sourdough bread with avocado on it along with a poached egg. It was very delicious and had great flavor. I enjoyed it very much.

    Sunil R.

    This is the restaurant inside the Fairmont and I grabbed breakfast here. They have a buffet and a la carte options. The food was above par. The service was the best part. Our waitress was funny, engaging and super efficient. Big fan of Kelly! She deserves a raise and a promotion and I want to be her friend.

    Inside
    Neikan M.

    Fancy, elegant restaurant in downtown Austin. Ordered the Caesar salad, which tasted very fresh and I loved the lemon taste in the dressing. The pea pesto pasta was cooked perfectly, but the overall flavor was okay. Probably wouldn't come back, or maybe just order something else next time

    Ariel O.

    The food was PHENOMENAL! we visited this location as we were staying only a block away and I just had to check it out. Sam and Maria G. from this venue were so sweet and accommodating, they really made our dinner special with stopping by the table to say hello, and following that with complimentary dessert for our special occasion. Also.. I have been talking about the garlic bread here since I left and cannot stop. I plan on returning to Austin one day and I will definitely be coming back here. (May or may not be just for the garlic bread) the restaurant itself was beautiful, I think the way they set this place up is really unique. It's multiple venues within one venue and you can mix and match different foods like Oriental, Italian and raw bar. I highly suggest the "Meal for Two". We could barely finish it! Would return here for sure, thank you Revue team!

    Jessie H.

    I was staying at the Fairmont valentines day. Decided to try Revue. I was with my girlfriend and we had reserved a table for valentines day weekend. The valentines menu was just their normal menu with a special dessert. We opted for al a carte. We were confused by our seating as well. We were seated basically on a porch in the family area after paying for a valentines day reservation. The food was good and the portions were decent which is the only reason I'm giving it 3 stars.

    House Baked Foccacia
    Allison C.

    If you like brussel sprouts, I HIGHLY recommend the brussel sprouts here. They are DIVINE. Honestly the appetizers here were amazing and much better than the entrees. Just order a bunch of small plates and appetizers to share because all of the entrees we ordered were underwhelming. The focaccia was thick than normal but I was ok with that because , duh, more bread to eat. The olive spread that was paired with it was delicious. The heirloom tomatoes were perfectly juicy and balanced nicely with the burrata. And once again the brussel sprouts were so amazing we were dipping the foccacia in the left over sauce. The risotto was underwhelming, a little too runny, and didn't have much flavor.

    Vince H.

    Great dinner experience. This restaurant is inside the Fairmont and the decor is amazing! The food itself also matched. Appetizer: focaccia bread, meatballs, and Caesar salad. The focaccia bread was so fresh and had great flavor and rise. The meatballs were moist and the marinara was delicious. The pizzas were great! And for a Neapolitan style pizza, they had a nice bready crust. The sausage pizza was by far my favorite, and was so creamy.

    Cinnamon roll-looks better than it is
    J B.

    Cute atmosphere. Came for the cinnamon roll that supposedly received rave reviews...it was huge but dry - disappointing.

    Dirty plates piled up and not taken away until asked
    Daniel L.

    I must say that my experience at Revue at The Fairmont hotel for their Sunday buffet was far from delightful. To my dismay, here are some of the reasons why I am leaving a two-star review: -Upon arriving at 9 am, the manager asked us to wait while he looked for a seat and never came back. However, a few minutes later, a wonderful hostess came by and promptly took us to our table. Her attentiveness and friendly demeanor made up for the manager's lack of hospitality (and the only reason why I'm giving this two stars instead of one). -I was extremely disappointed to find my seat cushion wet upon arrival. Nevertheless, the staff were prompt in responding to my concern and changed my seat. -Despite ordering coffee, I was not given any cream (When the coffee was delivered, I was away from the table, which is why I couldn't request the cream right away). I had to look for the server to request some. -While the food was edible, it was nothing to write home about. The offerings were fairly average, featuring standard breakfast items such as scrambled eggs, waffles, and yogurt- something one might expect from a fancier Holiday Inn. -To make matters worse, our server was inattentive and non-existent. He failed to check on us or offer water or coffee refills until we asked for them. Furthermore, he held the coffee mug with his hands over the lip of the mug, leaving a stale cologne odor that ruined the coffee experience. -Dirty plates piled up on our table, and despite the server walking by several times, they were never taken away until we asked for them to be removed. -The server only checked in with us once- at the end of the meal, when he asked if we were ready to close out. It was clear that his lack of attentiveness was not due to being overworked or understaffed, as I noticed him chatting with other tables and appearing to be in no rush to assist us. -After closing out, the manager came by and asked if everything was okay. We described everything above and simply asked if there was anything he could do for us now. However, his response, "Well, I hope you come back and change your minds," was rather disappointing, considering that it was too late to change our minds. In conclusion, I would not recommend Revue at The Fairmont hotel for their Sunday buffet, as the lackluster food, inattentive service, and overall experience did not meet the expectations one would expect at a Fairmont hotel.

    Lauren S.

    During a work trip, Revue was one of the hotel restaurants. It's few and far between that you experience a really, really positive hotel restaurant (in my opinion). Sure, lots of places serve up great food... But they also serve up some really overpriced dishes. Not here at Revue! Revue is an odd mix of menu with Italian and Asian offerings. I was a little apprehensive because I feel like that's trying to reinvent the wheel a little too much instead of focusing on doing one thing really well... But they proved me wrong. Their happy hour menu for food and drinks is pretty stellar. And really, really cheap too. I'm talking like $3 beers and $6 glasses of wine, cheap. There's a lot on the happy hour menu for food that sounded great, but I saw that they had ramen on the regular menu and I couldn't be persuaded to get anything else. I went with the Shoyu and I wasn't disappointed. It came out quickly. I wasn't sure what to think when I first saw it because it didn't LOOK like much, but it really was. There's a ton of depth in the flavor of their broth and the noodles are a little on the firm side, but I liked it. Really, really solid ramen. Highly recommend if you're staying at the Fairmont or if you're just looking for a good dinner/happy hour option in the area!

    Shoyu ramen - the eggs are bomb
    Heeju S.

    I'm pretty impressed that a hotel restaurant in Austin can do a ramen that is fairly good. I was here with my coworkers during a conference for lunch and we ordered a few apps to share - the Brussels sprouts were crispy and delicious (a little too salty for my taste but still good) and the edamame was cooked in some sauce that was interesting. I had the shoyu ramen as my main and the broth was surprisingly very good - again a little bit too salty but I still enjoyed it. The egg was so flavorful, I wish I had gotten an extra one. The pork was ok - maybe just because I was expecting something more like pork belly and it seemed different, almost more like a ham. We came here again for brunch the next day, and they do a pretty good coffee here. I'd recommend getting the almond latte if that's your thing. I also had the yogurt parfait and the berry compote that was in it was sweet and so yummy! If I didn't want something on the lighter side though, I definitely would've tried the breakfast tacos.

    CACIO E PEPE
    Liz F.

    Came here hungry and had a great espresso martini made with real espresso. The Caesar salad was so good and hit the spot. Then we each ordered a pasta dish. I had the CAVATELLI - Italian Sausage, Cherry Tomato, Broccolini, Parmesan and the other dish was the CACIO E PEPE - Rigatoni, Parmesan, Black Pepper. Everything was so good. Surprised us for a southern state known for barbecue.

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    Ask the Community - REVUE

    Is a reservation needed for Sunday brunch?

    We did not have a problem without a reservation and the hotel seemed busy. Might be recommended if an event was going on or hotel near full capacity.

    Does happy hour still exist and if so, what time does it start and end?

    Good Morning KC, We are not currently offering a Happy Hour, thank you for checking though!… 

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    4.4(936 reviews)
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    Absolutely fantastic experience! We were looking for a place to enjoy a post-concert drink and…read morestumbled across The Roosevelt Room. We weren't looking for much by way of menu just a few snacks or small bites for Girl Dinner. We found just that here. The Sumac and pepper popcorn was to die for! I really don't drink that much or often, but decided to have one. The drink list is extensive, but very organized by era. I decided to go for the Zombie. My server, Noah encouraged my audacity! I can't remember whether it was described as dramatic as it showed up, but let me tell you there was drama! It was served in a flaming skull, garnished with beautiful flowers and fresh fruit, and filled to the brim with God knows how much alcohol and juice, but it was a time! To heighten the experience, he sprinkled something in a shaker and the flames just erupted! The whole restaurant stopped and I cackled! To put out the flame, Noah gave one dramatic clap, and the flame disappear disappeared! I want to thank Noah and the team for encouraging my ridiculousness and delivering me an excellent craft drink with all the drama I deserved and could ever ask for! 10/10! Gotta go back to see how much more ridiculous I can go! Can't stop now! Join me!

    It's a really nice cocktail bar with interesting cocktail options and finger foods. I went here…read morefor my cousin's birthday. I had an old fashioned and the hummus plate. One of my cousins had the charcuterie board. Both were delicious. Our waiter took good care of us. I like that they have an assortment of drinks from different decades. There seems to be a drink for every palate. If alcohol isn't your thing, they have mocktails. The ambiance was nice. The lights were warm and low. Old movies played on the wall from a projector. Walls are lined with vintage books. Overall, I think this is a cool place. I look forward to returning.

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    Here Nor There was a fantastic experience. The interior vibe is quite lovely. My partner and I sat…read morein one of the side velvet booths. I loved how personal that area felt. We were able to have a conversation without feeling like others were listening. The music is very different than the vibe of the actual area. They were playing different rap & hip-hop artists. It was loud, but I enjoyed it. It felt very Austin-y. Loved the drinks. There was one that had something to do with Bob's Lake, or something like that. That drink was absolutely delicious. We also got the caviar service, and I really enjoyed that. Was not crazy about the blinis, I believe they were made with black corn flour. The crème fraîche was very nice. Very nice night out. This place also doesn't feel overly expensive. It's expensive, but in a similar price range to other cocktail bars in the area.

    You're gonna love the vibe of this speakeasy. I visited for the first time on a Wednesday evening…read moreand enjoyed a handcrafted menu (literally, the menu is hand drawn) full of unique and delectable cocktails. There is something for everyone--no kidding. I loved their spin on a Paloma and my friends enjoyed standard items like old fashions and Moscow mules. Very very comfortable lounge seating, plush velvet and other soft textiles with leatherette coasters. Very elevated and calm. Music is perfect but kinda loud so conversation is a bit of a struggle. It is very very very dark in there so it's super intimate and features candles and mini tap light lamps. If you have sight or mobility issues, you may not like this venue from a safety standpoint. Steep incline stairs lead down to this dungeon like hold. I would return in a heartbeat. Must have the password. Exclusive and decadent is the mood. So if it matches you, you have to visit!

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    Powder Room is a speakeasy lounge tucked behind the "kitchen doors" of Manny's Sandwich Shop, and…read moreit did not disappoint! We came on a Thursday evening with a reservation for 7. Once we walked through Manny's, we were greeted right away and since we had a reservation, we were seated promptly. Quick heads up: cell phones aren't allowed inside -- they take your phone and give you a key to a locker where it's stored for the night. The idea is to keep everyone present and engaged with each other instead of their screens (they do make exceptions for emergencies or on-call situations, at the business's discretion). I actually love the reasoning behind it, even though I wished I had my phone to snap pictures of the inside! The space itself is dark and moody with major art deco Miami vibes, like something out of the 80s-90s. Think pink velvet draped everywhere, a life-size taxidermy leopard in the middle of the bar, and flamingo sculptures scattered throughout. It's gorgeous. There's plenty of seating between the booths/couches and the bar, and they seat you according to your party size. We got a plush half-circle booth with a table that fit all of us perfectly -- great sightlines too, so everyone could see and talk to each other easily. Each table gets an assigned server, and ours was fantastic. We ordered cocktails along with the yuca fries, empanadas, and quesadillas -- all delicious. I can't remember the name of my cocktail, but it was pink, gin-based, and so good, served in a beautiful tall stem glass. Loved everything about this place and will absolutely be back next time I'm in town!

    I have never experienced such an insane welcome in my life. I made a reservation for 1:30am. Now, I…read moreknow that is late, but if it's too late for a reservation, you should not make it available for scheduling. The guy at the front was very nice, but as soon as we get to the "receptionist" the entire narrative changed. She looked my girlfriend and I up and down and then proceeded to tap multiple times on her IPad. She then says, "you know it's 1:30? we close at 2. we only have standing room." She had the most miserable scowl on her face. My girlfriend and I were dressed very nicely (pants & jacket, and a dress), so I know this was not a outfit issue. I do not know what her issue was, but if you are tired and don't like staying up late, don't work in a bar. After saying that there was only standing room, I decided that I was not going to spend money in an establishment that speaks to people in such a disgusting way, so I proceeded to leave. One of the guys out front asked what was wrong and asked if he could buy us a drink, but at that point I decided that I would not spend a dime at this place. Just giving a heads up! Lady at the front is EXTREMELY rude. Looking at the other 1 star reviews, it looks like this place has a reputation for being discriminatory.

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    This was my first time at a speakeasy and they sure set the bar high! They really are as secret as…read moreit seems. My sister-in-law made reservations and we walked down the busy 6th Street to get there until we stopped at an unassuming and unlabeled door. When you walk in, it's a very dark and moody interior with small tables. They led us to a private room in the back which perfectly fit the six of us. Their menu is very creative, with unique names and unique ingredients. I don't like alcohol, so I was super happy to see an entire section dedicated to zero proof mocktails. I ordered the 5 AM somewhere which was a matcha based mocktail. It still had a bitter taste to it, perhaps from the Lyres Rosso. But the entire experience was so creative, led by our server/bartender Martin. He was a lot of fun and made the experience that much better. He was personable and funny and felt like we were hanging out with an old friend. Highly recommend if you're looking for a more chill vibe on 6th Street!

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    Fortune Teller is absolutely bomb. I've been here twice now, and I came both times with friends…read more The first time I came was in the afternoon, and I got their violet femme coffee ($5, it's basically a lavender london fog), which was really smooth and very lovely. The second time I came, I got the plum mezcalita and tried my friend's fig old fashioned (classic cocktails). I also got the purple cloud (ube latte) after my cocktail which was sweet and creamy. It was during happy hour and they have a small discount on select cocktails, but the HH menu is limited. That said, the second time I came was also the night they were hosting some kind of gypsy festival, so there were a bunch of booths selling different types of vintage clothing and handmade goods, as well as a fortune teller who was reading fortunes. They had some couches and plenty of tables to sit at -- it was a total vibe. It wasn't too hot either, and at the end of the night there was a fire show, which was pretty fun! The whole thing was free, and there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park, and I did get a spot there since I came right around 5p when thinks were starting. Even if you don't get a spot there, the nearby neighborhood streets have free parking space too and pretty easy to get to your car afterward. Overall, I do really like this bar -- I'm glad that it's in Austin so that there's always a breezy spot to come and hang out in the early evening!

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    4.3(678 reviews)
    0.9 mi•East Austin
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    These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

    I went to Whisler's and had one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had…read more I had one drink. I was completely sober for all intents and purposes. The bartender claimed I was drunk and cut me off anyway. I was at the bar talking to a girl while waiting to get a drink (the wait was long because the service is very slow, despite the bar not being very busy at all). She was clearly into me, and the bartender kept jumping in trying to talk to her too (instead of doing his job making drinks). He was doing all sorts of things to try and flirt with her and make her laugh: pulling out and showing her buckets of pre mixed cocktails, running and sliding under the bar, etc. She was engaging with both of us , and right in the middle of that, I get cut off out of nowhere. No explanation other than claiming I looked drunk, which I very clearly wasn't. It felt very clear what was going on--he wanted me out of the way. I left and asked the bouncer on my way out if I seemed drunk. This was literally two minutes later. He said no, not at all, and asked me why I would even ask that. I then told him exactly what happened and asked him to let the owner or whoever was in charge know about this extremely unprofessional conduct so they can discipline the bartender. His response was that the bartender has discretion to cut anyone off, and let me know the bartender is supposedly married so he couldn't have been flirting with any of the customers. Well, sounds like his logic is flawed--not only COULD he flirt with his customers, he WAS, and was therefore cheating. I hope his wife finds out. This is perfectly representative of Austin customer service lately and not normal in other places. I was in Tampa for an entire month earlier this year and this would've been unthinkable there. I'm not coming back.

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    4.3(133 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    I've seen this place all over the internet I needed to see it for myself. I came on a Thursday…read morenight, and I was the only person here. It was a cool vibe, seeing all of the neon signs and I'm sure if it was more lively, I would've had a better time and better experience. The drinks are decently priced, and the staff is extremely friendly. Being alone here gave some Zombieland, creepy vibes and I was kind of living for it. I thought they should have some events centered around that, but it's probably like that during Halloween. I would love to check it out again on a livelier night!

    I always see this bar on social media and I finally decided to give it a try. This bar exceeded my…read moreexpectations with the drinks, the size, events, games, and shops. The actual bar is to the left of the entrance. I love that they have a variety of drink specials as well as nonalcoholic beverages. I was hoping to get a taste of the food, but the kitchen doesn't open until 4pm. I would also suggest coming later if you want to catch a show from the live band or explore their seasonal mazes. There's plenty of photo ops, jenga, corn hole, pool, foosball, connect four, pacman, and a few other arcade games. This place is completely filled with 80s, 90s, and early 2000s' nostalgia. It's the perfect spot of tourist and for native austinites. There also a lot of vintage signs from old stores and restaurants that were local to austin as well. I would say this spot is worth the hype! I also give bonus points for the shops & food trucks outside of the bar. The perfect place to hang out with friends and have some fun.

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    Edge Rooftop

    Edge Rooftop

    4.2(222 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Downtown
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    I found this via search of rooftop bars near downtown and I was pleasantly surprised at this…read morelocation and the venue itself. Arrived around 5:45-6 PM on a Thursday. This is gonna be located on the fifth floor in the JW Marriott. You have to walk through the pool area as this is on the west side of the building. Well, we didn't have a reservation and we were able to get sat right away. I forget the name of the individual who assisted us by placing our order. I ended up getting the espresso martini, and then my other person got an old-fashioned. I was asked if I wanted a shot of Bailey's with the espresso martini and that to me would've been way too much. The martini itself was almost kind of smoky. Not your typical kind of very crisp espresso martini had a nice foam on top of it. We also ended up ordering the sliders to go along as we had dinner reservations, and that bacon jam on there is magnificent. The sliders were all juicy and very well put together bun was very soft and the flavor of everything was really good. I would totally go back just for the sliders. Overall the service was great. The views were also quite stunning of downtown and the ambience overall which is very chill. The front part of the bar was actually closed due to a private event so I can imagine getting to take photos on that corner would be really pretty to see.

    My friends and I had a FABULOUS time here. The ambiance is beautiful and so cozy! Without a res on…read morea Friday evening (around 6:30/7) we were able to get a nice, big cabana area. The couches were so comfortable and the ambiance was so pretty. In terms of the drinks and food, it was okay! Got the job done, but nothing to rave about. I enjoyed the sliders the most. I enjoyed my drink as well (5th Floor Cooldown) once we added the extra sweetener we requested. Without it, I wasn't a huge fan (wasn't sweet, despite being told that it was). Valet parking is only $15 (for 2 hours) with validation. I appreciated that, as it made parking not a headache.

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