We headed out to Round Rock to go to Hoot & Annie, the sister lounge to Round Rock Tavern. It's a…read moreswanky, moody, & romantic cocktail bar with NYC vibes. The intimate space is welcoming and relaxing. The staff are incredibly talented mixologists at the top of their game. The reason for our visit is their month-long Star Wars pop-up that started 5/4/26 (of course). They nailed it in every sense of the imagination from themed drinks (alcohol and n/a) to the interior and exterior decor. Hoot & Annie is currently The Mos Eisley Cantina. And, it is! It's as though we've been transformed from this town that's about 20 minutes from Austin to the actual Mos Eisley Cantina. My boyfriend is a huge Star Wars nerd and absolutely loves it. I'm a fan and a supporter and dig it. It's literally the next best thing to Galaxy's Edge. No joke. We love it here and we'll be back even during non-Star Wars times!

You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off of…read moreyou...how did I live so close but yet be so far away from knowing this cute little gem even exists!!! I had an absolute blast at Hoot & Annie!! Not only was the bartender a mixologist but the vibes were GREAT!! I love the decor from the chandeliers that are like tree limbs women together, the owl wallpaper and the cute mock little fireplace. The music is a plus. However watching them work magic behind the bar crafting cocktails was beautiful. All the staff is friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

Went here to celebrate a birthday This place is a hidden…read moregem. You have to stop in. It's a great place to share a meal or a special occasion Limited menu so check it out before you go.

I keep forgetting about this hidden gem. This place was…read morejampacked. I have to remember it is a hotel bar, with live music that also welcome to the round rock nightlife patrons The music was live and had a nice sound to it, it could've been greatly improved with some type of assistance because although the gentleman was singing, could not make out the words could've been a combination of his articulation and my hearing but either way be improved The martini was well-balanced and well-made Friendly interactive, bartender It has been several years since I have been here... It won't take me that long to come back again. Definitely needs to be on your rotation if you're looking for a good bar that round rock area with live music.

A cool restaurant/bar on the west side of Round Rock. It is located between service road of 620 and…read moreChisholm Heritage Trail. Inside it has several sketches of musicians. They play pop music videos as well as Country Western and Latin music. The staff are friendly and fun to talk with. Today I met Junior the bartender and Marcos the owner. I got a plate of chips and salsa with a water shortly after taking a seat. The menu comes as a physical menu as well as virtual (QR Code). I ordered the Latin Burger which consisted of an angus beef patty, served on a bed of melted cheese, accompanied by caramelized onions, bacon, tomato and lettuce. It is super juicy since the meat is bought fresh from a butcher in Georgetown. It comes with French fries too. I also had a Love Street Draft Beer. The food and the conversation will make you want to return over and over. Thank you Marcos and Junior for making me feel at home!

Food Quality This Latino fusion spot truly delivers on…read moreflavor and creativity. The Bichota cocktail was a standout--sweet, refreshing, and with just enough of a kick to keep you sipping slowly. The Old Fashioned was equally impressive: sweet yet balanced, served in a stylish glass with a unique holder that made the experience feel elevated. For food, the chicharrón with fried yuca and tostones was perfection. The pork was fried to a crisp golden shell without being greasy, and seasoned just right--not too salty, but enough to make every bite crave-worthy. The yuca and tostones were cut to the perfect thickness for even cooking, with a satisfying crunch outside and tender inside, especially when dipped into their garlicky sauce. The cheese sticks are an absolute must-have--crispy outside, oozy inside, and dangerously addictive. And the arepas? Exceptionally good--stuffed with beans, cheese, beef, and sweet plantains for that perfect salty-sweet balance. Every plate showed attention to texture, seasoning, and presentation. Price Considering the quality of ingredients, creative plating, and generous portions, the prices felt fair for a fusion dining experience. The cocktails were crafted with care and worth every penny. Appetizers could easily be shared, making it easy to get variety without breaking the bank. Environment We sat outside and it was amazing for groups, dates, and inside it is super cool. The décor is not fancy but really fun Austin style. There is a section bar where they play music which I want to try. Service The service was cool and amicable. It looks the server was new but he did give recommendations. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered great pairing suggestions. Dishes came out at a good pace, and drinks were refreshed quickly. You could tell the staff was proud of the food they were serving, which made the whole experience even better. Overall: If you're looking for a place where Latin flavors meet creative execution, this spot is worth the visit. Come hungry, order a mix of small plates, and don't skip the cocktails--or the garlic sauce.

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

Wow, this place blind-sided me. An amazing experience in all facets. First, the restaurant is…read morebeautiful inside, so upscale and absolutely clean. Our server was Chase, who was very knowledgeable about the menu and took ownership of the whole experience. You can tell he enjoys being there. I got the off-menu All Day English Breakfast, which - shut the front door - was the best I've had in the Austin area. No puddings, and regular bacon instead of rashers, but otherwise super traditional and fantastic. The bangers stood out - YUM. We also got some candied bacon for fun which made the whole meal even more excessive, haha. It was superb, and a generous portion that the two of us easily shared. I'm hooked. Reasonable prices, great food, beautiful interior, fantastic service, easy parking. What a fun surprise to start 2026.

Weeknight dinner with friends. The restaurant was not busy but it did take a while for service and…read morefor food to come out. It was trivia night so we were prepared for a night of fun, friends and food. We ordered a couple of appetizers, The fried pickles and the deviled eggs. The fried pickles were a bit salty but had good flavor. The deviled eggs were good. I ordered the steak and frites, the steak was good but the fries were a bit overcooked. Overall, The service ended up being friendly and we enjoyed our visit. We also enjoyed the trivia night experience. That was fun! We will be back to try other things on the menu.

Here for work and decided to eat at the bar. I got the cheese pizza flatbread (the crust was a…read morelittle too thick for a flatbread in my opinion) and added some meat toppings. Overall it was pretty good. I also ordered a side of fries. They were hot, delicious and crispy. The bar top was full but the rest of the place was pretty empty.

This restaurant is a unique find in Austin!…read more When I was looking for a new brunch spot to try with my boyfriend, we saw that Uptown was an option online, though we had never heard of it before. That's because we later realized that it was actually the Cambria Hotel's in-building restaurant. We also realized we didn't need reservations, since we and one other family were the only ones dining in for Sunday brunch. The woman who attended to us was very friendly and accommodating. I was able to get a flavorful cappuccino and eggs benedict made vegetarian friendly. The Hollandaise sauce was swapped out for queso, which was a fun twist! All-in-all, a great brunch was had by all. The food was not the best we'd ever had in regards to other brunch places, but knowing that crowds are not a problem here makes this a great back-up spot if the other brunch places in town are backed up!

Staying at a nearby hotel and it was a pleasant evening for a short walk to and from dinner. What a…read morefind! Had the Paneer Fingers as an appetizer and they were pretty good; but for the entree I ordered the Tandoori Mixed Grill and it was incredible!! Three different types of chicken, plus lamb and salmon. All of them fantastic! Strongly recommended for you Austinites - and I'll visit again on my next trip here as well.

Every time I'm at Flix I say I'm going to stop for lunch. Today, I stopped on my way to Sam's. I…read moresat at the bar and scrolled thru the online menu. Trued the Lamb Biryani, Samosa Chaat and butter garlic Naan. Was delicious. I'll be back to try some of the cocktails and butter chicken

A great example of southern style seafood restaurant. The dining room is well decorated with sea…read morestyle environment, fishes, ocean water, crustaceans, etc... the restaurant was busy so all the food we got was delayed. Server was nice to share how backed up the restaurant was. I ordered the fried shrimp with flounder combo. I love how the fries have that beer batter exterior so it's extra crispy. The shrimp was great plum and juicy. I felt like the batter was a little too thick and the batter didn't have any flavor in it. The flounder was good, but the fish was dry. I wish for the price point. The fish was a little thick thicker in meat. It was slightly sweet white meat so that was good. The chicken wings honestly are really good. I was surprised how crispy and juicy the wings were. I love the Cajun flavor along with the lemon pepper. You can really taste both seasonings. They have the chicken wing fried game down very surprised how good the wings were, crispy skin and juicy white meat. The oysters were great, big sized oysters, no sand or shell chips. Nice sweet flavors from the oyster meat. Clean tasting, a little briny, good seafood taste. Alll the side dipping sauces were good, cocktail, ranch, etc. beers were good too. Reasonably priced.

Sigh... Surfing Crab, we need to have a little talk…read more After a long night of work, my fiancé and I just wanted a nice little Friday night snack. Nothing fancy, just some good seafood to end the night. I called in my order around 9:00 PM and ordered Combo #2, which comes with 2 snow crab clusters. We chose green mussels and shrimp with medium sauce, plus I ordered an extra side of sausage when I arrived. I got there around 9:24 PM, and there was already a line, so I honestly assumed my food probably wouldn't be ready yet. Welp... SURPRISE! My food was already sitting on the counter when I arrived. Now, I'm wondering... how long had my $56 seafood dinner been sitting there before I got there? Because by the time I got home and opened those bags, pretty much everything was COLD. And then came the real plot twist... I opened the bag expecting saucy, seasoned seafood, and instead I got DRY SEAFOOD. The sausage had more sauce on it than the entire bag of crab legs and mussels! I'm still trying to figure out how the sauce was supposed to work because the crab legs were dry, the mussels were dry, and basically all the meat was dry. The crab legs had seasoning sitting mostly on top, but there was no sauce throughout. The mussels? Just sitting there dry as the Sahara. The ONLY thing that was actually hot was the extra sausage I ordered when I got there My fiancé didn't even eat. And THAT made me even more irritated because this was supposed to be our little Friday night treat after a long night of work. Instead, I'm sitting there looking at $56 worth of cold, dry seafood like... surely somebody is playing in my face. Surfing Crab, I'm mad. I'm mad that we paid that much money. I'm mad that the food was cold. I'm mad that the seafood was dry. And most importantly, I'm mad my fiancé didn't even get to enjoy his food! For $56, I need more than a bag of seafood that looks like it has been waiting on somebody since the dinner shift started. Surfing Crab Round Rock, y'all are going to have to do better. Because when I order seafood with sauce, I expect the seafood to actually meet the sauce. Not the sausage to be swimming while the crab legs are over there fighting for moisture. Friday night: RUINED. Fiancé: DIDN'T EAT. Wallet: $56 LIGHTER. Me: MAD. I really hope this was just an off night because I wanted to like this place. But based on this experience... Surfing Crab, baby, we need to do better. At least shake the bag to get sauce on everything is that hard for a girl to ask for!!

Went out to this place on a recommendation that they had great wings. We had both some of the…read moretraditional and boneless wings and both were awesome, great portion size and the buffalo lemon pepper is definitely a standout flavor! Jess R took care of us this evening and when it started getting busy, she still found time to give us some amazing drink recommendations (the blood orange marg with the grand mariner floater had my partner raving about it on the drive home) and have good banter with us. She definitely is a standout waitress in the best way; personable, quick, but knows how to make you feel at home. The place had a great buzzy atmosphere, well-lit and cozy, but the staff are stand out. I personally will come back again just to have Jess R wait on me, she made that much of a great impression!

Great wings. The Mexican Martini was delicious. The service was good. But the ambiance? At the…read moreend of a U of T game, where they're coming from behind? NOT my idea of a good place to be without protective ear coverings!

Another arcade bar that has stolen my heart. The food is…read morebanging! They've got so much to choose from and it's just yum. They have a cereal bar! Smash burgers, fries, ice cream treats, salads, tots, wings, corn ribs, ramen, queso, pizza, fish & chips, hot dogs, grilled cheese...I could go on and on. The games. Holy poo, the games! Classic race games as far as the eye can see. Pinball machines like there's no tomorrow. Hours upon hours we've spent here getting lost in the bells and whistles of it all. Oh yeah, there's beer too! Yee-haw!

There are several arcade bars you could pop into in the ATX and surrounding areas. But I have to…read moresay the food at Pixel Palace really sets this place apart. It's SO good. The fries, the pretzels, even the tortilla chips in their chips and salsa side are exceptional. The bartender here was so nice. She stayed on top of our orders and kept our drinks full. Get yourself a cocktail as they have developed some fun stuff for their menu. The palace is smaller than say a Dave and Busters or Austins, but the vibes are fantastic. It's dark like a grimy vintage arcade would be, but it's clean and not sticky everywhere. Some of the machines I wanted to play were out of order which was obviously a bummer, but there were still a ton of options for fun including Pokemon pinball. Worth the drive if you've got a small group you want to hang out and play games with. It looks like they show movies too, which is pretty cool, but I haven't experienced...yet.