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Food was great, drinks were awesome, & excellent service. Lower lit ambiance to let the decor pop, but if you need a table light you can request one. The robots brought out most of our drinks & appetizers. Our main entree was brought by staff. Food was excellent. The space balls were similar to a ceviche, but better. The beef short rib was slow cooked & tender. The expresso martini on menu was a little strong, but very tasteful. Servers & staff were quick to pre-bus table & get empty plates & drinks out of the way. Didn't get an itemized receipt at the end, a little pricey, but well worth it.
Came here on a Sunday evening with family (4 of us total) and we were seated right away. I loved the ambiance and decor inside including the sparkly flooring in the bathroom without being tacky. There is a track along each table where a robot will drop off dishes directly to the table. Our server recommended that each person order at least 2-3 dishes (1-2 small dishes and 1 main dish). Our table shared the following: -Space balls (salmon tartare, goat cheese, tangerine, capers, puri; tuna tartare, lemongrass, cilantro, ponzu, puri) -Hamachi (coconut leche de tigre, lemongrass, ginger, serrano, lime zest) -Torched crispy rice trio (salmon tataki-coffee gravlax, avocado, morita aioli; seared tuna-citrus crust, serrano aioli; seared beef filet-brown butter béarnaise sauce) -Burrata and speck (seasonal fruit, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette and caramelized pepitas) -Roasted octopus (spicy chorizo, house adobo, taro purée) -Corn ribs (citrus chili oil, serrano aioli) -Ube foam panna cotta (vanilla & thyme infused panna cotta with ube foam & torched seasonal fruit) All the small plates/appetizers were good but my personal favorite was the torched crispy rice trio (especially the seared beef filet surprisingly since I'm not a big meat eater). Our server recommended the space balls which we weren't going to initially order but we were glad we did. They were so flavorful but bite sized that I almost wanted to order another one. The roasted octopus was decent but I couldn't taste the taro puree. The burrata and corn ribs were both good but not standout dishes. I think we overordered on the small plates section since we weren't hungry enough to eat our main dishes and each of the dishes are not cheap either. We each ordered our own main dishes. I had the inked seafood risotto (shrimp, scallops, mussels, baby clams, speck, squid ink, fennel) while hubby had the braised short rib (port demi-glace, fresh herbs, truffle oil, vanilla mashed potatoes). We both enjoyed our dishes but I was already pretty stuffed from all our appetizers. We shared the ube foam panna cotta for dessert which was enough for us to take a bite but it was probably the most underwhelming dish of the night. It looked like it was the most popular dish on the menu per Yelp but it tasted like the fridge and wasn't freshly prepared. Overall, food was good (but expensive) and came out in a timely manner.
I love Space Cowboy! Whenever I come to Austin, I always make a stop here for dinner. They're always able to accommodate small or large parties, but I tend to make a reservation every time. There's a pretty big lot in the front for parking as well! This time our experience wasn't the same as past times I've been because it seemed like only 2 robots were working. Nonetheless, the food came out quickly. They offer lots of mocktails here which is nice! My favorites to always get are the stardust fries, the corn ribs with hummus, and the short ribs! The fries are perfectly seasoned and crispy. The corn ribs with the chili oil crunch are phenomenal! They only come with 2~ per dish so plan accordingly when ordering! The sliders are always surprisingly good! I think the crudo and the baba ghanoush can be a skip -- a lot of our table felt the crudo was a bit too fishy and the flatbread was almost crumbly! For dessert, we tried their new pear tart and it is phenomenal! It is flaky and has a nice smoky caramel flavor to it! We also always get the chocolate ganache and banana ice cream. They also gave us a free cotton candy for the table!
Space Cowboy has been a place I wanted to try for a little while. I finally got a chance to musk up the courage to fight traffic to venture downtown Austin to try this place out. First impression from the outside. There is very limited parking in the restaurant lot. Luckily I had planned ahead and booked a Resy for 4pm (when they open) Saturday. We had gotten there there a few minutes earlier to make sure we were able to get parking. Parking is free if you are dining at Space Cowboy. When we got there, there's already people waiting in the parking lot for the restaurant to open to come inside. Upon entering, we were transported to another galaxy. There's a space vibe here and all the decor is very fitting for the name Space Cowboy. Moon floors, cactus , artwork for sale, cloud lights, moon lights, & upper scale seats and table. There's dividers on the table walls so you can get some privacy. I love that they had a small table for the ladies to put their purse on by their table. Vibe check is a pass! What we ordered: Space balls- $16.75- 2/5 This dish was highly recommended by the waiter because it's one of their top seller. Unfortunately I really wanted to enjoy this dish but it was simply super salty. I love the puri balls and the texture was great with the salmon but it was heavy on the salt. According to my family member they told us we should have went on a weekday and that the food is better because they had the Space balls and it wasn't salty. :/ .. very strange. Torched crispy rice trio- 16.75- 3/5: It came with 3 pieces of crispy rice topped with salmon, steak, and tuna. The salmon was super salty. The steak had an Asian flavor and was interesting. Steak was tender. Overall, not the best crispy rice I've ever had but it's decent. Crispy rice was super crispy. Just wish they were not heavy handed with the salt. Steak tartare $18.75- 4/5: this dish was the best dish out of the 5 dishes. The steak tartare was cut not minced like how other steak tartare I had. It was unique with the fact the steak was cut in smaller chucks. The steak was super soft and melt in your mouth. The flavor overall is balanced. They serve along with it a cup of different chips (sweet potatoes & taro chips) and bread. I think my favorite was the Taro chips because it was wider in size so when scooping the steak tartare chunks it was easier to eat. The sweet potato chips was too small and the steak tartare was falling off of it when trying to eat. It was a battle to get the sweet potato chip with tartare in your mouth before chunks of tartare falls off. I gave up and use a fork to scoop the tartare and then stick the potato chip in my mouth which I think it takes away from the dish appropriate eating experience. The bread they could done without because it did not complement with the tartare in any way. The soft and chewy texture of the bread made the dish subpar. I appreciate the variety but the taro chip pair well the tartare and I wish there was more than two pieces of taro. Roasted octopus $24.95- 2/5: Beautiful dish. I wish the dish tasted as good as it looks. The octopus had some pieces that were tender and other pieces that were super chewy which indicates overly cooked. This dish is actually pretty bland. There were different types of sauces but none complimented the octopus and puree well. This dish needed acid and the potato needed to be cooked 1 minute more. It was still pretty firm . Cowboy duo sliders 17.95 - 3/5: meaty and the meat was juicy. Love the texture of the fried onions in the sliders. It was tiny but mighty. A very straight forward slider but wasn't anything that stood out. Even though the description states steak but the meat was grounded up for a meat patty. Ordering process: Your waiter will take your order but all of your food and drinks will come out on the train. The trail trails are right next to your table. Once the train stops you will need to grab your food out. If you somehow missed your train, don't panic. Your waiter will bring it to your table. We didn't miss any 4 of train drop offs. Service was ok. It wasn't anything personable or stood out. Staff wasn't cheery and it was transactional . The restaurant was toasty temperature inside and we got pretty hot. Do I recommend this place? Honestly I am torn because I like the vibes but only 1/5 dish was good. The food wasn't anything memorable and was salty. Over hyped? Not sure if I went on a bad day or if the Chefs were salty but I felt the staff was salty including the host. Based on my personal experience I can't recommend this place. It might be a place for the experience of the train rather than the food.
3.6/5 Very cool concept and insta worthy. Love the nice low lighting inside and their comfortable booths. Food wasn't that great though. We ordered the spaceballs, trio, corn ribs and steak. None of them really stood out. Maybe the corn ribs had the most flavor but I found the other dishes to be quite bland and not memorable. Service was good although they did give us the check too soon even though the place wasn't busy.
Fun concept, beautiful setting, and delicious food! I was surprised by how beautiful the interior of Space Cowboy is. I knew they had robots delivering some plates, but it is designed in a surprisingly upscale and beautiful manner. The robots are discreet - and a fun addition - did not feel gimmicky to me at all. Each robot has a name and description that are fun to notice. Our server, who took our order, and delivered some plate was kind and engaging. On his recommendation, we ordered the Braised Short Rib as a main. Definitely recommend ordering this - as it fell off the bone and was absolutely delicious. For apps/sides we split the Space Balls, which included salmon tartare, goat cheese, capers, and tuna tartare. The waiter highly recommended this dish and for good reason! We also split the Stardust Fries, they were as delicious as you would expect from parmesan, truffle oil, and marita aioli toppings. The only side we could have skipped were the corn ribs - they were very heavy handed with the cirtus chili oil, which took away from the creativity and flavor profile of the dish. For dessert, we split the Chocolate Ganache and gelato - it was a bit heavy for me. Overall, would highly recommend a visit here.
Found this spot on Yelp when looking for a cool new restaurant to take some friends to a thank you dinner. The cocktails are great, the service was super fast because everything gets delivered by the little robots. Definitely a cool spot and the food and drinks were excellent.
A very unique take on the dinning experience. The atmosphere is a Modern Jetson style where a conveyor belt robot brings you your food and drinks as they are ready. It's quite fun and you never know which dish is going to come by next. The food is an eclectic mix of ingredients and flavors with interesting takes on standard dishes. The food is meant to be shared. Standouts were the Space Balls, Corn Ribs, Crispy Rice Trio and the Hamachi in Leche de Tigre. All were freshly made and delicious. You can easily see their attention to detail in the preparation and the mixture of ingredients really work. Service was fantastic.
Ok, I got here with a reservation for 7pm and I was seated at 7.45pm, that's unacceptable with a previous reservation. I complained a few times and I got a glass of champagne but still...I was about to leave to another place. The ambiance at this place is very upscale and futuristic, the robots are the ones serving you the meal and drinks, they stop right next to your table and you have less than a minute to grab your plate before they leave. Alright, the food here is OUTSTANDING! I'm Glad I stayed but they seriously need a better system for their reservation and seating charts. Might come back, not sure...
Space Cowboy is a fun, futuristic and sci-fi forward restaurant and bar on East 7th Street in Austin, TX. Your food and drinks are delivered by robot, i.e. spaceships. How cool is that? Being at Space Cowboy makes you feel like you are in fantastical, mythical world. The vibe is sci-fi like with these cool lighting fixtures...it looks like the convergence of chicken wire and Christmas lights. This would be a cool place to take someone visiting Austin for the first time. Menu features tapas like dishes. Space balls and inked seafood risotto were uniquely prepared...full of flavor and texture-forward. I would definitely bring back visitors to the restaurant if nothing more than to see the robots.
This place is a full vibe. I visited with a group of friends and loved the ambience. Beautifully space-inspired with dreamy lighting and cloud-like ceiling structures that really set the mood. I ordered the Venus Seduction, which was delicious, and their in-house crafted cocktail menu was impressive. We tried a variety of dishes including garlic fries, corn ribs, mushroom risotto, mezze platter and sliders. Everything was well-portioned and great for sharing. The risotto and Ube Panna Cotta were the highlights for me. Definitely a spot I'd visit again.
For the cosmic traveler at heart, with a foodie soul within! Listen! I enjoyed my time fully at Space Cowboy. Pictures don't do this place justice. It is so clean, mellow, and yet so full of cosmic wonder. It's decorated so nicely. Shout out to my robot waiter friend Kyle. My waitress was amazing and so helpful when figuring out when to order! I enjoyed mostly everything that I ate Corn rib - yum! I loved the extra spice. The corn was easy to eat and full of flavor in every single bite. Space balls- if you like ceviche, you would like this ! It was flavorful and the crunchy layer was perfect. Short rib and vanilla mashed potatoes.- The potatoes shocked me with the hint of vanilla, the balance was perfect. I loved my short ribs! Very juicy and flavoral protein for sure. This is a beautiful dish that's executed well. Alien blood drink - it had A very tropical vibe and wasn't too strong! The cotton candy was complimentary and I loved it. My dessert was a pear tart dessert with vanilla ice cream. It isn't on the menu. I didn't enjoy it. The crust on it was good. But it fell short for some reason. The vanilla ice cream was perfect!
Space Cowboy is such a fun little escape. The vibe is quirky, colorful, and effortlessly cool, making it perfect for drinks and catching up with friends. The cocktails were creative, the atmosphere was lively, and the whole place just feels very Austin in the best way. The service was 10/10 sad to see them close
Food was ok. Panna cotta was really good and the only highlight . Food is not the most authentic and portion is small. But its one of the place you come for the ambience and experience Ambience :10/10 Cool design and all. Parking : limited read more
Fantastic concept! The food is also very good too. Ingredients speak for themselves and you can taste all the individual flavors of the dishes & how they come together. Drinks were nice though we aren't huge drinkers. I'd come back for sure. It was fun date night with the wifey given that the restaurant is a bit different than the normal style, without any conveyer belts that bring out your food. haha Get's a bit pricey but you are paying for the experience and not just the food itself. I'd say it's a good date night for sure. Solid. read more
1 year ago
I took a friend from out of town here for a unique experience and it delivered. The cocktails were pretty good and the vibe was cool. Service was great and the food was pretty good, but not the best I've ever had. It's good enough. I would recommend coming here if you are specifically interested in the experience, but if you are seeking a gourmet experience, I would probably go somewhere downtown instead. I would take out of towners here again, but probably not for a while since there are so many other options in Austin. read more
4 months ago
I'm not sure why this place has such good reviews. It has to be based on the experience. We only ordered space balls and roasted octopus. The service is a unique but you have a waitress any way. I ordered a drink but he couldn't sub gin for vodka which is strange. The space balls were just not good at all. The tuna was not seasoned the sauce was like mayo and some seasonings. The octopus came with barely cooked slices of potato and overcooked black sausage. The sauces were butter, green something that tasted like peas and oil. 75$ later we just passed on anymore food. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Rating: 4.2/5 [dine in] Upon entering, we were captivated by their beautiful interior design with hanging clouds and moons. We had 6 people in our group and they put us in a booth with an extra table and chairs on the end. I sat by the conveyor belt, so I couldn't hear the server well, but he made sure to check for any dietary restrictions or food allergies. They also automatically charge 20% gratuity for parties of 5+. My husband chose this place since they serve drinks and appetizers in these cute-looking space capsules. They do close fast and aren't motion-sensored, so the first time it came, we were too slow and didn't get our drinks out. They had to resend it back to our table. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and they gave him a complimentary cotton candy at the end of dinner, which was nice. The cotton candy was huge, so we shared it with the table. Their cocktails are pretty solid, and both were delicious, but I liked the Moonlit Cabana a bit more since it's sweeter. - Moonlit Cabana ($16): tequila reposado, naranja, coconut, pineapple, nutmeg - Smoke House ($17): mezcal, tequila blanco, poblano, agave, lime Texas Ribeye ($46.75): green onion, potato pavé, smoked Maldon salt, bourbon demi-glace, white wine, & chimichurri. It was highly recommended by our server, so 3 of the guys ordered it medium rare. I tried some from my husband and thought the meat was alright. I couldn't help but think it was lower quality than marketed and had that supermarket taste. The chimichurri and potato pavé were good though. Torched Crispy Rice Trio ($16.75): salmon tataki - coffee infused gravlax, avocado, morita aioli | seared tuna - citrus crust, serrano aioli | seared beef filet - brown butter, béarnaise sauce. We probably let this sit too long because the rice got hard. The idea sounded great, but the flavors were kind of underwhelming and all blended together. Nothing really stood out. Space Balls ($16.65): 2 pieces of salmon tartare, goat cheese, tangerine, capers, & puri + 2 pieces of tuna tartare, lemongrass, cilantro, ponzu, puri. This is a menu highlight, and I can see why. I really enjoyed it. Love the play on texture, especially that thin & crispy puri shell which was the star of the show. They were unique and tasty. Hamachi ($21.95): coconut leche de tigre, lemongrass, ginger, serrano pepper, lime zest, and grapefruit. I didn't expect this to be good since they're not a sushi restaurant, and I wasn't sure how I felt about hamachi with coconut leche de tigre, but this one blew me away. The flavor combo totally worked, and I enjoyed this more than the Crispy Rice Trio. read more
Rainy day in Austin? That's the best time to visit Space Cowboy. Why? No windows, transporting you into a warm, desert atmosphere, but with vibes. But there really is no wrong time to visit. Our crew extra appreciated it on a rainy day we needed an uplift. Occasionally, when a restaurant has something special to offer, like entertainment or robot delivered food, it has the opportunity to coast on just that. Without service or quality food. I was delightfully surprised how delicious the food was and how great the service was as well. Our crew went about it where each of us picked an appetizer that we had to try and then shared family style. It really worked well for a group of six. We then split the cost between all of us for the apps making it reasonably priced considering how popular this place is. If you have a group, reservations are a must. Even for date night reservations are a must. Tip: The day of we were able to move our reservation up on Resy. I had the coconut water cocktail, I can't remember the name, but it was so delicious. Loved the Burrata the most of the appetizers, but there was really nothing on the menu that was bland or disappointing. read more
1 year ago
I loved the desert space theme, with the robots is super cool, different and the vibe inside is so cool! Our waitress was amazing, sweet and helpful. I took her recommendations and she did not disappoint. The octopus carpaccio was so good, one of my favorites and y the rice trio was also delicious too. We tried the chicken too, but honestly it was just okay compared to everything else. Risotto was amazing, super tasty. Now, the desserts: wow. The panna cotta and the little chocolate cake with ice cream were next level. Drinks were really good as well! Yes, it's a bit expensive, but totally worth it for the quality and experience. read more
Loved this place! Would go again for the space ball appetizer. I would say the ambiance is fun and cool. The only downside was the tables are really uncomfortable to sit at - stiff booth tables and no privacy between next door diners. read more
1 year ago
Went there to celebrate friend's big promotion. It was not very busy as we went on the weekday evening. The place is nicely decorated and has a cool concept overall. The cocktails were great, well balanced and sophisticated. Food was great, but steak arrived overcooked. I wanted to let the server know, but he didn't approached the table for a while, so I made my peace with it and ate it. The deserts were amazing though! read more
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7 months ago
Amazing! Every single thing about it. Ambiance 5, Waiter 5, Libations 5, Starters 5, Entree 5, Dessert 5. The absolute highlights were the coconut cozomo drink- It is not called that! It was coconut, pineapple, other yummy stuff. The blistered shishito peppers were amazing! The robots delivering food was fun. The panna cotta with ube foam was great! read more
A friend had a gathering here for a birthday dinner, mentioning that it was a unique experience and the food had been pretty solid before. Here's what I ended up trying here: Marg on Mars: I only had one drink since I was really hungry and was mostly focused on food, but I really enjoyed this margarita! The strawberry and passion fruit added a little bit of sweetness without overpowering the drink so it felt like a really balanced cocktail. Space Balls (4/5): Inside a crispy puri (Indian dish that is a crispy ball), there was a bunch of ingredients that tasted pretty good together. The main thing was the tuna tartare. This was nice and refreshing but no flavor in particular stood out. Torched Crispy Rice Trio (3/5): These were nigiri with crispy rice instead of the sushi rice. I felt like this overall lacked seasoning. The steak one had the most flavor probably because of the sauce, but otherwise, didn't taste much in these. Burrata and Speck (3.5/5): Burrata on top of a salad with crispy chips/bread, pretty decent overall. Stardust Fries (4/5): There appeared to be a lot of seasoning on the fries, but actually the flavors were pretty mild (in a good way). Decent fries overall, crispy but with enough substance. Corn Ribs (3.5/5): The corn ribs were nice, but I felt like they were cut a little too thinly, and really lacked flavor without the sauce they came with. Broccolini (5/5): The broccolini was cooked really well, cooked through but still slightly crispy. I really enjoyed the flavor of these, especially the chili oil to add a bit of a kick to it. Braised Short Ribs (5/5): This came with the rib and it easily fell off the rib with just a fork - a good sign of things to come. The demi-glace on top of the short ribs and mashed potatoes is the perfect type of decadent entree you want. Ube Foam Panna Cotta (4.5/5): We shared this dessert, and by then we were all pretty full so I just had one bite and I thought it was really nice. Our server Arissa, I thought, did an incredible job group, explaining how things worked, providing recommendations, and checking in on us pretty frequently. We were the last party, but she didn't rush us out even if we overstayed our welcome. The ambience is classy, like a futuristic desert theme. The lighting is perfect, and the robot train servers adds a unique element to the spot. You come here for the experience, the food (at least most of the apps) can be overpriced, but the entrees all seemed to be hits with the group. read more
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We randomly came here on a Friday night. We were already in the area and wanted some drinks and a little bit of food. We decided to check this out since it was already on our list. We didn't have reservations and the place was packed! We also were not dressed up since we were coming from pickleball, but a lot of people were pretty dressed up. It looked like there were a few large groups celebrating some kind of birthday or other so it looked super busy. We didn't like our chances yet somehow they were able to get us a table with only a 10 minute wait - very impressive! The ambiance and decor is exactly like the name... it's got a neon southwest vibe, with cowboys/girls (the servers) walking around, and the space part is their little robot that brings food and drinks to your table - they definitely put a lot of effort into this concept and we appreciated it! We weren't that hungry so we decided to share a few items from the menu - we went with the corn ribs and their rib eye steak! Both were delicious and devoured within 5 minutes! We ordered some desserts and drinks, too, just to balance it all out! Overall a very trendy experience. A great spot to bring friends who are visiting town. read more
4.5 Stars We celebrated our anniversary here :) It was such a unique and fun experience! The interior is funky space robot themed, but is still sophisticated and classy. And of course - the fun "robot" pods that come carrying your food and drink are a captivating touch. Drinks: craft, exotic flavorings, delicious. Kepler Island ($15) - fragrant and amazing, like a light piña colada. BF could have sworn there was no alcohol in this though. Tuxedo Cowboy ($17) - their take on an old fashioned. BF loved. Marg on Mars ($16) - citrusy, sweet, delicious. No alcohol taste. Food: Pretty good! Delightfully presentated. Space Balls ($16) - I have to be honest, these weren't as life changing as all the other reviews said it would be. Seemed to me like fried pani shell with a bit of tartare inside - I suppose I was hoping for more flavor zing? Cowboy Ribeye Sliders Duo ($19) - Patties served on buttery brioche with piles of crispy onions and more compound butter, and buttery mushrooms. Rich AF. Burrata and Speck ($19) - Solid. Blistered Shishito Peppers ($11) - yummy and swimming in oil, aioli and garlic. Short Rib ($33) - Falls apart at the pork, and appetizing truffle flavor. BF thought this was just okay. The staff are incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. They really take their time in explaining each dish. They brought out sparkling wine for our celebration which was such a nice surprise :) read more
6 months ago
I was very impressed! Very cool, modern, whimsical decor and all the dishes were delicious - so many bold and unique flavors. Particularly loved the crispy rice trio and the duck ravioli. The ube panna cotta was just the right amount of sweet while still light. Our server Arissa was wonderful as well. read more
What a fun place!! I think if you have a chance to try it, you should at least once just because it's definitely a bit pricey. The little space capsules bring food to your table quickly and efficiently. Super cute because they all have names and give you a few seconds to take a picture. Food was super flavorful and unique, absolutely loved the drinks. read more
What a hidden gem. They have little robots to bring you your food and drink. The robots have names like Kevin and Dave that are all named after the Minions. Hilarious!! Side note: go with someone that is fun! Don't go with someone who is a stick in the mud! That is a total buzz kill! read more
10 months ago
Space Cowboy is a very atmospheric place -- it feels like you're inside a movie. The interior is unique, mixing retro and futuristic details, and you want to look at everything. The music is well chosen and sets the mood without being too loud. The cocktails are a big plus. Tasty, original, and you can tell the bartenders know what they're doing. The presentation is beautiful -- not just "pour and serve," but more like a little show. Service is polite, no attitude, just professional. Great spot for a date or hanging out with friends. Not the cheapest, but definitely worth it for the vibe and quality. read more
6 months ago
The ambiance of this place was amazing. It was like walking into a whole different world. The food was mediocre for the price and you're definitely paying for the robot that delivers the drinks to your table. read more
1 year ago
This is such a fun place to go to for drinks and apps or dinner regardless of whether you are a local or want a cool place to take guests. Parking is limited so plan for that when visiting and make a reservation if you can because they stay busy and the wait area is limited. They have a little robots that glide by the tables and deliver your drinks which was fun to see and the drinks were so good! The Tuxedo Cowboy is a must if you like bourbon. While I got the seared beef filet and it did not disappoint, the real star of the show was the mushroom risotto. My friend let me try it and it was so good that I already went back specifically for it on another visit. All in all, they have a cool ambiance, a unique menu, and tasty food and drinks. Looking forward to my next experience there! read more
More of an Instagram hype than a must-visit spot... DRINKS: We ordered the premium old fashioned ($32) and Kepler Island ($16). Neither of us enjoyed our drinks - we have had better old fashioned drinks for much cheaper and the Kepler island just tasted like a confusing mix of flavors which is disappointing since I generally enjoy pandan. Not worth the price tags. SERVICE: Our server was extremely friendly albeit busy since it was a Saturday night. ATMOSPHERE: The main reason to go to this spot is for the "experience" - they have little space shuttle robots that ride in a track and deliver food and drinks to your table. The decor is space themed with some Western vibes, and is great for a group going out for a night on the town. We didn't have a reservation so we had to take whatever was available which apparently was one of a handful of tiny short tables that didn't have access to the track...We had been informed about the height but not the lack of a robot so we didn't even get to experience the main highlight of this restaurant. On top of that, the music was so loud that we could not hear each other so conversation was out of the question. Overall, between the drinks and loud music and lack of the robot experience, I have no interest in returning to this spot. read more
Came here for a date night. Read reviews, looked at the menu and were encouraged by what we saw. What was delivered was an easy match - great food, a fun interior vibe, and humans and robots working together to fulfill our every dietary whim. The menu choices were above-average and the presentation, flavor and technique were excellent. Flavors and textures taken as far as they could, delivering enjoyment with every bite. Salmon, tuna, ribeye, octopus, fries, broccolini... everything was crafted, not just heated or "prepared." Cold beer, imaginative drinks and a selection larger than I've seen at many other restaurants. Definitely a must-visit if you're just in Austin a short while. read more
The Texas Tuxedo cocktail was fantastic--a bourbon-based drink with just the right hints of pecan. Easily a 10/10. The ribeye was perfectly cooked, exactly how I like it. I'd definitely go back just for that. Oh, and the food? It came out on spaceships that were sent right to your table. Super cool touch. read more
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Somehow a place that could've squeaked by as fun and cute but was set back by food and temperature. The place is known for their little spaceship (???)" revolving/conveyer belt" delivery system that can bring both drinks and small bites. You sit and see these little spaceships with their own cute names whiz past you. Normally this would just be some gimmicky trick that brings in people, but I actually found the decor to be nice and the system to work well with how they set up the spots to turn at. It moves smoothly and isn't too loud. I also feel that the service was actually really good. It was very casual but definitely attentive! Probably the best part about this place is the vibe. Unfortunately what brought this place back were two things. One, it was insanely hot in there and there are no fans because they choose to populate their ceiling with decorations instead. I wouldn't care if it wasn't blistering hot. I'm not that ready to be a cowboy yet. The second was the food. For some reason, almost everything we had was TOO SWEET. There's some component in each dish that was just almost sickening sweet. Even the meaty dishes hardly had the umami come through because all these sauces are so sugary. Somehow the dessert was the least sugary and I actually enjoyed it, but it was very small despite looking visually decently sized. The drinks were a hit or miss. I love their ideas for the drinks but some were so unbalanced it was like drinking kerosene or oil. Others were on the opposite extreme of being too weak. Others were... well, sickeningly sweet. You catch my drift... I hope they get a better cooling system and lay off the heavy hand stuck in the sugar jar. read more
7 months ago
The ambiance was very chill and futuristic. The food was pretty good. We got the sliders they were definitely our favorite. I got the aguachile (seafood) it was good I'm Mexican so, Mexican food has to go above and beyond for me but it was okay. The little moving robots were so cool! The food presentation was top notch. I had an espresso martini, chef's kiss. My husband got the duck ravioli which was yummy. We ended with dessert chocolate ganache and gelato. I love a peanut butter chocolate combo so I did enjoy it. Service was so good, our waiter Antonio was so amenice and polite. read more
It was such a great experience. Me and my boyfriend made a reservation for Thursday night for a date night because it was our anniversary. We were seated immediately even though we were about 30 minutes late. They were able to accommodate us. I got their version of an espresso martini and he got the life water drink. Both drinks were absolutely fabulous. We also got a side of their fries which were so flavorful, crispy and fresh. Although they come and take your order at your table, all the dishes and drinks are served to you on one of those automated space ship trains. Because it was our anniversary; they were sooo kind to bring us a special cotton candy dessert and a little succulent as a gift. Truly made our night! read more
1 year ago
Great spot for date night!! Drinks are fun and they can do non alchy too! Came with some friends and enjoyed all our entrees. Service was fast and our server was very knowledgeable with the menu. She gave us some great recs. We got corn ribs, space balls, braised short rib, shishito peppers, crispy rice trio, hamachi, and sliders. Most of the dishes were app sized and good for sharing. read more
We went for a big company dinner and had a great time- the place is cool, some nice spacey decor, cute lights, and a cool concept with robots delivering some of your food and drinks. The con of a big group is that we had to be split up in 4 tables- not ideal. The food was better than I expected, I love the space balls, hamachi, and crispy rice the best. The steak with goat and mushroom sauce was very good. The cowgirl steak was very thin and disappointing. I didn't try the desserts but the drinks were good (had the gin signature cocktail, very refreshing. Didn't love the tequila espresso martini though). Overall I would be happy to go back and probably would focus on the small bites. read more
A unique dining experience! Think elevated Kura sushi vibes. Not all the drinks come out in the "robot servers" but most do. The atmosphere feels like you're in an episode of Cowboy Bebop. We tried the old fashioned, espresso martini, space balls, and crispy rice. The food was unique and definitely an experience. The flavors leaned towards all American and Japanese fusion. The space balls are best split with a group. The crispy rice was also good but not something you couldn't get somewhere else. We couldn't stay to try the dinner menu but overall this is a cool spot to stop in for drinks at. read more
2 years ago
The Good: The beef short rib and mashies are comfort food at its best!l But make sure you save room for dessert! Chocolaty Ganache and gelato provided a sweet ending. The Not so Good: Felt a little like I was playing a game of Operation and waiting to get zapped if I didn't grab our food/drinks fast enough. The Ugly: Nothing glaring that would make me not come back. Yum! read more
1 year ago
As soon as you walk in you can already feel it's going to be a great time. The location is beautifully decorated. The menu is varied, offering you different dishes from sea food, to chicken, beef and even duck. The drinks were also fantastic. I highly recommend the Rib eye with potatoes dish. The service was super nice as well read more
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