We visited Taste on Main for the first time for brunch on the weekend. Some of my party ordered breakfast food but I had the shrimp and grits. I have to say this was some of the best shrimp and grits I've had. The portion was perfect, not too heavy on the grits and plenty of gravy, perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked jumbo shrimp. As I looked over the menu, I realized that they have some amazing seafood choices and their raw oysters on the half shell are very high-quality for the area. Our service was wonderful. Our server was very attentive and offered coffee refills on the regular. The restaurant itself and bar are so well decorated. It's such a comfortable place. What makes it even better is they have a huge covered outdoor area for overflow or if you just want to sit outside. Everything about Taste on Main makes it one of my favorites in the area. I will definitely be back, I may become a regular. read more

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Dropped in on a Thursday pm for early dinner so plenty of seating available. Service was quick, server very accommodating and the restaurant was clean although we noticed a couple of flies buzzing around. Did not visit the restroom. Ambience was nice with the exception of one toddler on the other side making a little bit too much ruckus. Hopefully a one off. Our food arrived quickly enough. Major Yum yum points across the board for the crawfish dip (super delicious) loaded mashed potatoes (did I mention w Bacon) and the Steak carpaccio. Below par for the Chicken fried steak w potatoes, green beans (flavorless) and I don't know but I expected the Ceviche salmon to be..more. Not entirely a bad experience. I'd be willing to try other items on their menu next time round. read more

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The restaurant has great potential, unfortunately uneven food quality and sub par service make this a bad choice. We were seated quickly and waited and waited and waited for our waitress. I had to flag down another waiter just to get water. The restaurant charges $6 for break, which is provided free otherwise. For appetizer we got chips and salsa which were fresh and good. For entree we order the chicken fried steak and wild mushroom pasta. The chicken fried steak was soggy and tasted like it waited on the line. The pasta was dominated by an unlisted ingredient - garlic. The descriptive name should be creamy garlic sauce. The cheese and mushrooms were completely overpowered by huge quantities of garlic. Service was bad. After our waitress showed initially very late lefting us parched, she continued to delay our service - took over 5 min to get our drinks (she complained they're in different bars). She promised refills on water that never arrived etc ... Undoubtedly food was better than the service - but that was a super low bar. Will we return? Unlikely read more

We stopped by Taste on Main for drinks while in the area after loving their bites at previous events, and it happened to be happy hour. We had seen a big crowd outside, so wasn't sure if we'd have to wait, but were able to be seated right away. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, especially in the "tree house" section of the patio, which is essentially a deck built into the trees. They had a little "bar" decking that we sat at under the trees. Courtney was our server and was friendly, attentive, and made the experience easy and enjoyable. We didn't plan on eating, but were dying to try some of their small plates that they had on their happy hour menu. The items we got were literally like two bites, but packed a punch in flavor and a great way to try a little of everything should you decide. The bites came out super quick and obviously disappeared into our belly that much quicker. We ordered the short rib flauta: crispy with incredibly tender, flavorful meat, and the single pork rib: fell right off the bone and gochujang bbq sauce was a fun spin. The house margarita was solid, but the Pedro Pascual was the standout and would totally get again! Great service, great drinks, and a laid-back vibe. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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We celebrated my birthday at Taste on Main and had the BEST time! Everything was amazing--from the service to the food to the little details. Our waitress suggested we try three different types of oysters for our dozen and it was such a fun experience (and delicious!). I also had to try the "Burt Reynolds" drink just for the bubbles--and it did not disappoint! I ordered the redfish and it was incredible, and they made the night so special with a booth (just like I requested), a complimentary crème brûlée with a candle, and even a birthday card signed by the staff. The atmosphere is exactly our style--upscale but relaxed, cozy, and not too loud. It was so nice to have this kind of experience close to home without going into Austin. We had such a great time celebrating with my kids--definitely a night to remember. We'll be back (next time for the butter cake )! read more

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My wife and I came for an afternoon lunch. The place wasn't busy and the service was fast. The food was excellent and we ended up ordering apple crumble pie as well. The restaurant had a nice ambiance along with the happy hour menu that made it even better experience. Highly recommended if you are in Buda! read more

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Such a wonderful experience! This was the second time we ate here. The food was delicious and the service and atmosphere was just as wonderful! Went to celebrate my birthday and loved that they made me feel special! Ours dinners were fantastic and we will be back soon, for sure! read more

For the $300 I spent there I expected more. Chicken Fried Steak was stringy, $19 Cesar salad was a rip off. Stuffed crab had strong fish smell and portion size was like kids menu. read more

Brunch was Perfect! We've been looking for a good brunch place for months! This checked all the boxes. Food was delicious. Great variety including fresh oysters, lobster Benedict, Po' boys & beignets! Champagne & juices. And much more. The staff were welcoming, accommodating & fun! Everything came out correctly, on time and hot! The ambiance was also perfect. Booths and a bar inside, and a couple of outside spaces that could go fancy or family depending on your occasion. A second outside bar, tree house dining area, big patio under shade roof with heaters (it's winter) and I'm sure it's awesome in spring & summer too. Highly recommend! We will be regulars soon enough! read more

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Probably the best you can get around Buda for a proper restaurant with a brunch option. Went with a couple of friends on what was an unfortunately rainy day so we could not experience the balcony area. But unlike the pictures online, a good amount of greenery is around to keep the outdoor impression pleasant. As for food, some dishes are much better than I expected. Standout dishes were the carbonara gnocchi and the chilled beets. I could go back just for how refreshing the beets were! I would say every dish I had was pretty good, but I was underwhelmed by the crudo and the mushroom pasta was way too sweet. The service was also a bit..... awkward? Had a lot of awkward pauses or weird pacing between service. Ran out of water a decent amount. It definitely wasn't bad service but don't expect to feel like it's a special experience. This place is definitely not the "look cute with your girls" kind of spot, but a casual place with some good food. If I needed a lunch of dinner in Buda, I don't know any other place that's as much of a sit-down spot with a decent meal as this one. read more

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Pretty good selections of oysters we got three different types. We also enjoyed the fish,it was really nice and tender and the sauce was great. I wish I remembered the name of the dish. The server was really helpful and knowledgeable. The outside was pretty nice despite it being really hot out. Lots of flys though. But this out of their control, it's the season. read more

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This was my wife & my anniversary dinner, & here is the gristle I received with my steak at Taste in Main. There was more gristle than edible steak. When I mentioned it to the server he said,something to the effect, "when there's a bad steak, someone has to get it & this time it was you." Manager was about 8' away & never came over to rectify, instead saying something like, "Give Him a 25% discount on the steak". When I posted this review earlier, the owner reached out & credited the remaining $47 the steak, but not the dinner. read more

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The best crab cake I've ever had and I grew up on the coast, so I wasn't expecting the best to be in Buda, Texas. Very nice atmosphere and friendly waitstaff! read more

Nice restaurant and great food. The red snapper has a pretty good sauce and breading on it. The oysters were also good but a bit small. And the chili mussels were an interesting new combination. The outdoor seating is pretty nice even on a hot summer day. And our server was on top of his game the sunday we went. read more

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Tucked in the town of Buda lies this restaurant the decor is not fancy, but it made up for great customer service and food. Our server Molly M. was a sweetheart, our little one year old grandson could not stop smiling everytime she came by. Her knowledge and advice on the food in the menu, pointing out her favorite was helpful. I had the Osso Buco, the meat literally so tender that it fell off the bone, the sauce had the right amount of kick, it was so good I ate it before taking a pic. to drink I had the Violet Beauregard so refreshing! We had not left and we were already talking about returning. read more

We celebrated my birthday here. We've been to Taste on Main many times and it never disappoints. Just the opposite. The clams to start were delicious. We had the special which was a huge breaded pork chop. Also the ranch butchers cut steak which was grilled perfectly. We shared the mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. Our wait person, Lea was spot on throughout the evening. I highly recommend this darling spot in the quaint little town of Buda read more

What a surprising find! I came for a "date" with my 5 year old after his dentist appointment, per direction of Yelp and the food did not disappoint! On weekend mornings, they have brunch and my son ordered the white chocolate chip pancakes ($14) with a side of fruit ($4). I ordered a side salad ($8) and the oysters ($3.5/each). They had a small variety of fresh oysters displayed in their oyster bar. The service was excellent. The hostess greeted us with a smile and seated us immediately. Although my son wanted to sit inside, they have a cute patio outside as well. Our server was friendly and provided timely service. The ambiance is very upscale (and the prices do reflect that). I think I'd come back for a date night with my husband or a nice little girls night if I'm back in the area. read more

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This was my third time here and super disappointed. I have no idea what happened to this place because it was a Saturday during restaurant week and completely dead inside. we completely forgot it was restaurant week and the server said nothing about it either. When we asked her, she then asked if we wanted to put in an order......after we were almost done with our main entree! We ordered the ribeye, chips and guac, Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were really good. The guac had absolutely no flavor and I was looking for the salt to add to it and I never add salt to my food. The ribeye was super tough and chewy. I would've rather gone to longhorns for half the price. read more

My friend from Texas took us here for our New Year's Eve dinner. We had the pleasure of having the lovely waitress Lee take care of us. She was very pleasant. She explained everything in the menu for us gave us suggestions, which she was very knowledgeable in the ambience of the restaurant was very classy very nice. It was a good choice to spend New Year's Eve Dinner there. The food was amazing from the appetizers down to the dessert which I don't really eat, but I had a bite of it and it was amazing again thank you for the suggestion from the waitress Lee who helped us choose every piece of our food, everybody from the hostess to the bartenders waiters the people bringing out the food. Everybody was very nice. It's a place that our next time in Texas I will go again and try a different plate. they also have a outside which I would like to try. We dined inside, but I enjoyed every moment. It was nice to spend New Year's Eve dinner there. read more

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What a lovely gem. A friend and I popped in last night for dinner. My first time and my friends hundredth visit. The outdoor area is set up so well. Tables are nestled around huge trees that give an awesome vibe to the experience. Our server, our wine and our entrees were beyond amazing. This won't be my last visit! read more

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We had the Petite fillet that was cooked perfectly medium rare as we ordered. The green beans were delicious. Even the wedge salad, while not really a wedge, however was also delicious and did not disappoint. Our waiter was also on point. We will be back on our next trip through the area. read more

Charlotte, our server, I think the manager whose checking in for time to time bot amazing! Great service! Love the clams! Salmon ceviche! All so good! We also order pasta, salmon, salad, steak, all delicious! End up with crème brûlée! Definitely will come back! read more

Another great visit to Taste on Main. We had 2 bottles of champagne with juices to make mimosas, the scallop ceviche was delicious with a hint of sweet, oysters were delicious as always and shrimp and grits yummy. We sat in the tree house to enjoy the good weather. read more

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My best friend took me to Taste on Main for my birthday dinner and we had such a lovely time! We sat outside on the treehouse patio and the weather was great and it's a very cute little seating area. Our server as very attentive, but not overbearing. He checked in often and made sure we had everything we needed. They have a great happy hour and my friend ordered her double smash burger from that menu. She said it was very good. I had the bolognese and I was the perfect portion and it was pretty good!! I wished the pasta was different just because the sauce didn't make it into the little pockets, but I would order it again. The queso was good, the beef gave it a great flavor but it was very thick. The chips were delicious. Since it was my birthday they brought out some crème brûlée and it was good! The house wine was good, especially at the happy hour price ($7) and my friend loved her cocktail and said it was very balanced. I loved this spot and glad I finally tried it and will definitely be back. read more

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Took a trip to Buda/S. Austin to visit friends for a belated birthday celebration and wound up at Taste on Main. We got in late so there was a wait, so reservations are recommended. While waiting, we grabbed a drink at the bar, and they make a great Old Fashioned. The weather was nice, so we sat outside. The have a very nice outdoor patio that is open, roomy and has its own outside bar and rest rooms. We started off with some appetizers: chips and quac, sour dough breadbasket w/pimento cheese spread. Both were tasty and I really liked the pimento spread. It's nice to see pimento making a comeback. For dinner I ordered the Masa crusted redfish and shared the following for the table: baked fusilli & cheese w/lobster, potatoes au gratin pave, roasted street corn, and crispy Brussel sprouts. The redfish was nice and flaky, and the masa crust was flavorful. All the sides were great and full of flavor to compliment the main dishes. Finally, decided to end the night with desert so we ordered the Strawberry-Rhubarb crisp. When it came out it was nice and warm and very delish. Overall, I'm glad we came here and plan on coming back when I'm in the area again. read more

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We came back on a Wednesday and had a successful trip! We were seated immediately for our reservation by the hostess, which was nice. The food was all delicious! I got the Masa crusted redfish as an entree and it was money. My fiancé got the 14oz Wagyu Prime Rib Wednesday special, and she also very much enjoyed it. The side of Brussel sprouts was also good. As was the baby wedge salad. We also liked the mussels as an appetizer. And Josh did a great job as our server. It was another five star trip! read more

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Good food! Even better service!!!! I'm horrible with names but I think it wa Miranda that helped me, she was absolutely fantastic. Patients with my questions and offered great solutions to my carnivore style of eating. Ended up with bacon, egg burger with avocado. The sunny side up egg was absolutely cooked to perfection. Whoever did the egg was a master!! Anyway, will return for more. Super friendly and kind. Price was worth the value! read more

I've been here several times and they do not disappoint. This is great for a date night or even bringing the kids for a quick bite. I definitely will be going back, the food is great the service is awesome and the feel is welcoming. read more

Ah main street Buda, the place stuck in years from long ago yet certain aspects were allowed to sneak through and be updated. Located smack dab in the middle on the strip, Taste on Main appears to be a building repurposed several times yet found a good balance old and new. The outside isn't much to consider with the old worn bricks, limited curb appeal and a courtyard to the left however once you're inside the magic begins to unfold. The bar dominates the eyes demanding attention with mahogany and mirrored bar back shelving, faux fancy leather chairs, but a choice selection of oysters right there in the middle of the bar countertop. The tables are extremely simple evoking an air of simplicity, yet hiding what could be an extraordinary dining experience in terms of culinary creativity, selection and execution. Now truth be told while I'm a former chef I only popped in for a couple drinks and a crème brûlée. So I can't speak on the main attraction so I'll speak to what I do know. First, I highly advise getting reservations as they do fill up quickly. Next the bartenders are outstanding and quick to fill your requests. The spirit selection is top notch as I indulged in a Jefferson's bourbon and coke. The old fashioned is crafted with care and extremely tasty as well. As for the brûlée it was basic yet on the money. Creamy with berries cutting the richness of the custard and a perfectly "burnt" sugar topping. Again I did scan the menu and found several items I would love to sample on a repeat visit. I don't think anyone could go wrong giving Taste on Main a shot. It's in a safe and nostalgic part of town, the staff are friendly and everything the do is done with care and precision. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Cocktails are good and so are the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer along with the homemade sour dough bread. My husband had half a dozen oysters on the half shell and said they were good. The red fish entrée was really delicious, but the salmon left something to be desired. I was expecting so much more from the sauce as well as seasoning on the salmon, but it was just bland and boring. I was really disappointed with my entree but everything else was pretty good. Our server, on the other hand, was awesome and very attentive. She was kind and had a very welcoming smile. The ambience of the place is great because it has a classy bar vibe that can be fancy or more casual, depending on what you feel like. read more

Looking for a Brunch place and Yelp brought me here. This is a very nice trendy place. The outside seating is excellent. . Not too cold outside but the portable heaters were on. The food is amazing. The Texas Melt is done to perfection. Seasoned just right. The is big enough for two. The breakfast is done to perfection as well. Michigan our waitress was excellent. read more

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My friend and I really enjoyed Taste on Main! Great service, unique menu, delicious food and good atmosphere! I got the Fusili with cheese (mac'n cheese style pasta) with the butter poached lobster on top - SO GOOD! My friend got the ribs app and the brussel sprouts and loved both dishes. Highly recommend for a higher end New American style menu. read more

We came for the lobster roll. It was delicious. Medium size. A little pricey The best part was the Bernaise sauce homemade and delicious. I had 4 oysters and they were delicious. Everything was super fresh. Nice restaurant nice atmosphere, it was a little noisy at first, but it quieted down. Great service good staff. read more

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We came here on a Sunday for brunch. There were 3 of us, and we sat at the bar. We ordered some good cocktails, and each of us ordered a variety of dishes: ceviche, tuna tostadas, chilaquiles, and steak & eggs. We were very impressed by the food as well as the drinks - this is such a great spot in Buda. The ambiance is great, the interior design is classy, and service was on point. I consider this a top 5 for me in Buda. read more

Taste on Main - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

The food, service and ambience was amazing. Jorge was the best waiter and the night manager was so kind and welcoming. We had the burrata appetizer. Yum! My husband got the petite filet cooked to perfection and I pigged out on the double smashburger. We made reservations in the treehouse part of the restaurant...it was lovely. The atrium was so pretty as well. We will be back when we visit the area again. read more

Had a business luncheon here and this "Taste on Main" in downtown Buda was "Buda-Licious" Snazzy Casual place or joint with great menu options with excellent service.... Josh was a our server & he was on top of his game providing worthy services. Super Big Tasty Smashburger cooked to perfection & crispy house cut fries...Yummilicious Cool atmosphere inside and outside..... Loved the whole visit & super clean location with impressive facilities too.... read more

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This was not our first time here and because we really have enjoyed the food, drinks, service and atmosphere, I decided to celebrate the wife's birthday. Made a reservation for brunch for 16 family members to celebrate my wife's birthday. Originally, the reservation was outside but as the week progressed, the weather just looked terrible and ended up asking to move it inside. Chase, the manager, made it happen and was able to accommodate us inside. Service was great and friendly, food was fantastic, even for the amount of people in the party. Normally, when we roll that deeper or deeper at other restaurants, there is usually a couple of issues with the orders. Not today! Kudos to the team as they didn't miss a beat. Thank you all for everyone at Taste for making brunch a super special one. See y'all soon for some of that frozen Irish Coffee and bloody mary's! read more

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Taste on Main is a classy small dining venue on Buda's Main Street. The remodel/upgrade is charming and quaint in an upscale Buda kind of way. Service is prompt and friendly. Seating is comfortable, and there's plenty of it when you factor in the reasonably shady outside dining area. The service is prompt, informative, cordial and affable. The hostess showed great consideration for my knee-walker bound limitations and found us easy-to-access seating. For a first time, lunchtime visit, we stuck to the lunch menu fare. My Bad Ass BLT was true to its name. The locally-sourced bacon was thick, with a pleasant balance of fat and lean. The aioli complimented it well without masking it. The lettuce and tomato were fresh, though the tomato was out of season and not very flavorful. Their homemade potato chips knocked it out of the park. Those are tough to do (I know, I've tried), and Taste delivered in top notch fashion. My companion was very pleased with her shrimp ceviche and corn chips, all fresh. We looked over the brunch and dinner menus. They are compelling, but you have to recognize that the cost of prime beef steak is gonna set you back. Here and anywhere. What intrigued me was the smallish offering of fresh raw oysters, including some PEIs. We'll be back in the evening sometime to try some of all that! read more

So good! Such a quaint restaurant with amazing food and a great atmosphere! The service was too notch and everything was perfect! Great wine options, too! read more

TASTE on Main is a lovely spot to visit right on Main St. USA in Buda, TX. For a community that has been lacking a "nicer" non-chain restaurant without having to drive into Austin, its been a warm and hardy welcome for the Taste crew. In the non-summer months (the few we have) their outdoor bar and dining area is lovely and a great place to meet up for a few drinks or dinner with friends, but the inside is also a lovely time for those warm months and the service is just as good. Food, as a whole, is stellar. We're big fans of the wild mushroom pasta and the short rib - only thing we were a little let down on was the gratin pavé, which was lacking a true crispy outside of a true pavé. If they can get that thing golden and crisp, we'll have ourselves a winner winner on the sides as well. We've yet to make it in for brunch, but we've heard good things from the community and look forward to popping in one day! read more