Great food! Great service! It was a nice place to go. We sat outside in the covered area.read more

Excellent food - pricy, but you get what you pay for. I forgot to take photos of the main dishes…read more‍. Duck Leg Confit was mouth watering - duck fat kohlrabi, crispy mushrooms, arugula, lemon, roasted sunflower seed. Mushroom + Spring Pea "Ragù" served over fettuccine with parmesan, parsley, & preserved lemon zest - the plate was completely cleaned this dish was so tasty!

Great breakfast as always, and the Sunday buffet is always good as well. Just as important is the…read morewait staff. Elliot, Laylah, and Ashlynn took great care of us as usual. The dining area is always super clean, and we love the stained glass with Texas wild flowers at the Heartwood. I just wish they served lunch and dinner like they use to!"

Food was great and the serving staff were prompt and kind. We had a great family breakfast here.read more

We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation at Sushi by Scratch upstairs, so naturally…read more.. we made a strategic detour. Enter Maude's Bar & Terrace, located inside the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in Cedar Creek. Maude's has that Texas Southern energy super relaxed but still lively with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes you want to linger. The bartenders were attentive without hovering and crafted some seriously delicious and reasonably priced cocktails. After dinner, we found ourselves back again for a few more rounds. By then the bar was full and busy which only added to the vibe. It's the perfect place for casual meetups, a pre-dinner cocktail, or winding down during your resort stay. If you're at Lost Pines, Maude's is an easy yes. Come check them out!

The bartenders are pleasantly and chatty, which we like. The patrons are also very friendly and it…read moreis nice to visit with people from different places. The bar is inside and the eating area is outside on a wooden deck under the trees overlooking the grounds. It is very pleasant. The food is very basic and mediocre.

An interesting and fulfilling lunchtime experience…read more Our first dining destination in Bastrop. Great food. Great service. Great people. Great cat. Great ambiance and atmosphere outside along the Colorado River. I would like to experience more of this establishment and music venue. I've got a feeling I'm not alone on that one. CritDicks

This is a chill spot by the river! I would recommend this spot if you want to take a walk on the…read moreriver afterwards! We went during Christmas time and did the stroll and then got a bite and it worked out perfectly. There is indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of room/tables. We have only tried the pizza here but we're pleased with the different options and taste! We got a large pizza for our family of four (2 kids) and had leftovers so it's a good size too..

Here Nor There is a cool, intimate speakeasy that makes you feel like you've stepped into another…read moreworld through its storybook-style menu and delicious cocktails. The entrance is tucked away in a gated alley, and you'll need a reservation to receive the gate code. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed with complimentary prosecco. Every drink we tried was fantastic, and you can tell the bartenders put a lot of care and creativity into each cocktail. I highly recommend the Milk & Honey and the Wildflower Highball. Toward the end of our visit, the staff surprised me with a complimentary Desert Water for my birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made my night even more memorable!

Here Nor There is one of the best speakeasies in Austin, hands down…read more The drinks are always incredible--thoughtfully crafted and consistently good. The ambiance is moody and intimate, with music that makes the whole experience feel elevated. Definitely a go-to for a great night.

I went to Bastrop Beer Company with my mom. She is not a beer drinker, yet she loved the decor and…read morethe comfortable seats. I found the beer selection interesting and diverse. It was hard to pick one from the menu because of the quality of the choices. Our server was very friendly and attentive to us, and she provided helpful information about the beer selection and other things. She made us feel welcomed and comfortable.

Really spacious craft beer bar and they've got that untap menu you can scan so you can quickly tell…read morewhat they have on their taps and also what beers you've already had. I love this. The bartender and I hit it off really well (super cute blond!) and she gave me some great recommendations on beers.

My boyfriend and I came in for happy hour without a reservation and were seated immediately. The…read morebar had a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere. We ordered the Espresso Martini, Vodkadora, French 75, and Pisco Sour. All of the drinks were strong and delicious! The service was fantastic as well. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! We'll definitely be back to try more drinks.

I stumbled into this bar and it is the most beautiful space. The couch/ alcove seating they have is…read moremy favorite. You can sit to face the beautiful bar and watch the old movies they play. There is no sound so if they put the words on you could know what's happening but that's not the point. The vibe is curated! Their menu takes your through time and has drinks from each decade. It's such fun experience to drink through different eras.

It's a rainy night in Austin. My girlfriend is in town because my cousin and her fiancé are getting…read moremarried in Austin. It's also the weekend of our one year anniversary. An hour ago it wasn't raining, but now it's pouring. A few months ago, I heard of a newer bar and experience called Equipment Room just right off of South Congress. Music means everything to me. Nothing can express emotions and instill a feeling in 3 minutes like a song can. I live for that. Equipment Room is inherently Japanese in concept. Existing in Japan for over 50 years, listening bars combine high fidelity audio equipment with impressively crafted cocktails and alcohol combining the passion of music in a space to gather with comfortable chairs and a beautiful atmosphere. The concept has expanded westward as all cool things inevitably do, but I would never think a spot would be successful in Austin like it would be in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and so on. As I back my car into a parking spot on South Congress, I grab the umbrella out of my trunk and walk my girlfriend and me to the entrance trying to not get ourselves soaked in the process. This is not the first time we have tried to go to Equipment Room. We tried to get a walk-in table just to see out of morbid curiosity and that was a failure. I booked her and me a table for this night and I was madly looking forward to it. As we got to the small entrance, we were introduced to the hostess who brought us from the stairs into the main underground space and to our seats on the couch in a large wraparound sofa with other parties sitting near us. The music is faint from the entrance, but once you walk through the main walkway, a wave of sound hits your eardrums. You're immediately engrossed into the music like walking into a concert hall or putting a fresh pair of headphones on for the first time. As we sat down, selections from Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik were playing through the speakers. Our hostess introduced us to their "User Manual" (their menu) where it contained all the snacks and drinks you could get your grubby hands on. There's more than just drinks and food on the menu. The first page introduces the concept and gives a few house rules. The second page shows all the equipment this so-called room has, from the premium Klipsch speakers, their preamps and amplifiers as well as their turntables and mixers. It's a dream page for music nerds. I want a $15k speaker in my apartment, but those noise complaints would never end. Our waitress came by shortly to give us water and take our order. Their menu is quite expansive, but the main pages we were told to check out were their A-side drinks or the classics and their B-side drinks, which are more experimental. We had to go with experimental for starters because who knows when you'll get to try something similar again. I started with a Goca Dünya while my girlfriend ordered a Deceptacon. The Goca Dünya was a vodka based floral drink with pistachio foam and Amaro Nonino, an Italian herbal liqueur. The Deceptacon was a rum-based cacao drink with a touch of lime and mint. It took a little time for our drinks to come out, clearly, as they are quite intricate. I loved my drink, bluntly. The pistachio foam was a great balance to the herbal flavors at the bottom. My girlfriend and I continued to enjoy each other's company as the music continued. The space we were in was decorated with posters and memorabilia from legendary artists coming through Austin and some general music decor like that purple album from that Prince guy. The DJ-curator that night was on a tear playing incredible soul music holding the bar hostage with a taste of funk. Jimmy Smith came next before transitioning to a few tracks from Bobbie Gentry. The last albums he pulled out were Steely Dan's Aja (a stone cold classic) and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life (a top 10 album of all time). Not only was he playing classics like Isn't She Lovely, but he threw down some deeper cuts like Black Man and Contusion. Incredible. We both got another drink with my girlfriend getting their A-Side Espresso Martini while I got the Brown Sugar from their B-Sides. It was a seaweed and mushroom infused whiskey with a few more bells and whistles and it was super unique. Quite a bit of their menu is Japanese-inspired in homage to the originators of listening bars. This includes Japanese beer, sake, and Japanese-inspired food and beverages on their menu. Very cool. The worst part of the night came when our hour and 45 minute reservation came to a close. I could've stayed there for another 3 hours and never grown tired, but with how popular this space has become, they gotta kick you out at some point. This is an experience you have to have. It's worth it. I'll be strolling back in soon enough because there is nothing like this in Austin and it's truly a special space. RIYL: Actively listening to music.

I visited The Equipment Room tonight to celebrate my wife's birthday, and unfortunately our…read moreexperience at the entrance was disappointing. When we walked in, the hostess asked us to return to the first room because she was not at the seating area. She then told us there was no available seating, which was surprising since I had just been inside and saw multiple open seats, including two that had just been vacated. The hostess--her name sounded like Constanza--explained that the room was full because of Memorial Day weekend. When I said we didn't mind waiting since it was only midnight, she then stated they would be closing soon at 1 a.m., even though the posted closing time is 2 a.m. These explanations contradicted each other, and her tone came across as dismissive. She avoided eye contact, offered no real assistance, and ultimately suggested we check for seats ourselves, which felt unwelcoming and unprofessional. For a venue with such a strong reputation, especially on a special occasion, the interaction fell far below expectations. I hope the team can ensure more consistent and courteous service at the host stand moving forward.

I went to Maverick's Roadhouse expecting fighter jets, call signs, and at least a reckless…read moredisregard for menu safety. I had to call Kenny Loggins because I went straight into the danger zone when I got was... one burger. You name the place Maverick's, you're required to buzz the tower of theme commitment. I'm talking full Top Gun energy and not a lonely burger doing all the narrative heavy lifting like it just lost Goose. Where were the Wingman Wings, the Danger Zone Nachos, or the You Can Be My Wingman Fries? They had a brownie with ice cream and couldn't even call it the Iceman Cometh. It really made me lose that loving feeling when I saw how management was writing checks its menu couldn't cash. Food itself was fine, big portions with a low altitude buzz over Flavortown. Vibe is chill Texas roadhouse, service is more holding pattern than catapult launch, but the staff is friendly and the food lands the plane.

What a find! Delicious food, very friendly and accommodating staff. Great patio & lots of comfy…read morebooths inside. They have a great wine selection, and full bar/cocktail menu. Prices are a bit on the high end but worth it. Definitely need to call ahead for a reservation on weekends and peak hours. But we jumped in last minute and there was open seating at the bar. Was perfect for just the two of us. Great salads, and wide selection of appys & mains, something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Stopped in to catch a quick Cowboys game while in town visiting family. Cool place, nice vibes!…read more Extremely friendly crowd and staff. The patty melt was AWESOME! Nachos looked amazing. We'll be back when in town visiting my parents.

The bouncer is cool I went back to a charity event and the food spot was gone d and they had a good…read moreHalloween and water fight party bathrooms still gross service got better need more mocktails for those of us that don't care much for alcohol