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Taste on Main

4.4 (288 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Happy hour Menu
Samantha J.

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!

Cream brûlée :)

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 )!

Bacon Burger!
Sid G.

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!

Champagne service!
Sam D.

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!

Creamy wild mushroom pasta
Sabrina B.

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.

Ariadna S.

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.

James R.

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.

Red snapper
Sunny C.

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.

Fresh oysters
Victoria W.

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.

Leslie V.

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.

Wild mushroom pasta
Carolyn G.

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!

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Thank you Carolyn! I love the treehouse too!

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