Give this place a try the food is EXCELLENT!!! Best skirt steak I've ever had. Flavorful,…read moreenormously tender and cooked a perfect medium. I had the chilaquiles with skirt steak. You just won't get any better than this anywhere in town. Everything was cooked perfectly and they hit flavortown with that meat!!! The atmosphere is beautiful and in good weather sit outside overlooking quarry lake. We went for Sunday brunch and I sure hope this restaurant makes it because the excellent service and high quality of food with fair pricing makes this place a gem I'll continue to support.

We had a nice stop here after our visit to Costco. There was plenty of free parking outside, which…read morewas really convenient. When we walked in, we were greeted by beautiful decor, though it seemed quite busy, so there weren't many staff members at the front to welcome us. The restaurant had a couple of other guests, but it did take a little while for someone to come over and help us find a seat. Stuart enjoyed his chicken fajitas--they loved them! I chose the fresh burrito to avoid simple carbs. The food was a bit mild in flavor, so I asked for salsa. They have a delicious homemade habanero salsa that's bursting with flavor, and I especially appreciated that it wasn't smoky. That salsa alone earns five stars from me! Aside from that, it was a little challenging to get someone's attention for the check and water, but overall, it was a pleasant experience.

Ole Buddy of mine invited me to breakfast at Phoebe's. (We joked it felt like south Dallas to get…read morethere from the Southside, however man was I impressed) Service was outstanding, coffee nor water ever ran dry and didn't rush us to turn the table. The "bad a%% bacon and eggs was on point and even had sower dough toast! Extremely relaxed atmosphere, incredibly clean, and they actually even had joke books on table. Highly recommend!

Cute diner but very disappointed in the menu and prices. My…read morehusband ordered pancakes and they were tiny. The syrup was served in ketchup cups! Service was great but we won't be returning.

Great menu and food, cozy venue (with indoor and patio seating), efficient server with experience,…read moreand reasonable prices for Austin. Had not been to this restaurant in a good while, and was a last minute decision. Good choice. The whipped feta is always a treat -- light and creamy with a solid feta taste, but not overpowering, served with a few orange slices and thinly sliced almonds, and pita. Special dish! Beet salad excellent, but the Fresno peppers had way too much heat, so pushed them to side. My wife had the Moroccan curry, which had a very spot on Moroccan flavor (been there 3x), and was a large, filling portion so brought home leftovers. I had the grilled pork chop which was large, perfectly grill with a tasty bourbon-based glaze, served with a large roasted garlic clove. Wonderful dish. My wife had a white wine that she enjoyed and my martini, slightly dirty with olives (to start) was a large pour and very smooth. Enjoyable meal in a nice setting once again ...

My brother was visiting from San Antonio, TX. We were tooling around Austin playing tourist and…read morethen landed at District Kitchen for lunch. This place is so intoxicating from the aqua blue color palate and funky green art work to the alluring lighting and huge metal plate (looks like something from a ship...also their logo). My brother said the green artwork looked like broccoli. My brother ordered the Idaho trout with coconut rice and Brussel sprouts. I sampled his food and it was all good. The standout was the Brussel sprouts...crispy with this absolutely delicious drizzle. I ordered the Mezze plate with a flavor explosion and many desirable texture. It had lamb kabobs, fresh salad (emphasis on fresh) with thinly sliced cucumbers, finely sliced onions and creamy feta (never had creamy feta), red round sweet peppers, hummus with the most delightful pesto like sauce, and olives. Oh my...what a delicious lunch! Morgan, our server, was attentive and accomodating. She moved us to another table when we notice our table was rocking a little. Great catching up with my brother and excellent meal!

Really enjoyed the food here! Everything came out fresh and the portions were generous. The crispy…read morechicken was especially good crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was attentive without feeling rushed. Definitely a spot I'd visit again ​

My husband and I went to Doc B's to meet up with a group of friends and to celebrate his birthday…read more My husband made a reservation in advance for our party. Upon arrival we talked with the hostess and she told us where to go to meet up with our friends at our table. After awhile a waiter came over and took our drink order. He was friendly and did a great job the entire time. We waited for our whole party to arrive and then we eventually placed our order. My husband and I decided to share some Nachos. For my main dish I ordered the West Coast Steak Sandwich and my husband ordered the Petite Filet Mignon. The nachos were good. I enjoyed the combination of ingredients. The West Coast Steak Sandwich was delicious. It was cooked perfectly. I got it with a side of crispy jalapeno potatoes. The potatoes were flavorful. I tried my husband's steak and it was really good. It was cooked the way my husband ordered it. He ordered his steak with a side of crispy jalapeno potatoes as well. As part of my husband's birthday celebration we ordered a slice of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake. The cheesecake was so good. It tasted exactly like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. It was the perfect finish to our meal. Overall Doc B's had a nice atmosphere, great service, and delicious food.

Perfect Birthday Celebration at Roaring Fork!…read more On Sunday I celebrated my birthday at Roaring Fork with my family, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was outstanding, and the view overlooking the quarry made the evening even more special. One of our favorite perks was that Happy Hour is available all day on Sundays. We started with a traditional margarita, a mango margarita, and a few mocktails, all of which were excellent. For appetizers, we shared the shrimp cocktail, fresh guacamole, and chicken flatbread. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and a great way to begin the meal. For our entrées, I ordered the cedar-planked salmon with miso soy glaze, and it was absolutely delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked and practically melted in my mouth. My partner enjoyed the same dish and loved it as well. My youngest daughter ordered the New York strip steak with mashed potatoes, her boyfriend chose the ribeye steak with French fries (they definitely have expensive taste!), and my other daughter had the grilled rainbow trout. Every dish was beautifully prepared and thoroughly enjoyed. The red wine paired perfectly with our meal, and the staff graciously allowed us to bring a birthday cake, which made the celebration even more memorable. Between the exceptional food, beautiful atmosphere, great drinks, and attentive service, it was the perfect birthday celebration. I highly recommend Roaring Fork for a special occasion or a relaxing Sunday meal with family and friends.

More and more, going out to eat in the U.S. has been a disappointing, underwhelming experience. I…read moreunderstand that time is money and that waiters and waitresses are working for their tips, but it truly sucks that it has become so difficult to actually enjoy your time in a restaurant, to just sit and relax without feeling this underlying rush. It's something that seems perfectly possible in pretty much every other country but the U.S. The moment you sit down, the waiter asks what they can get for you. They handed you the menu three seconds ago. There was absolutely no time to glance through it, evaluate your options, or discuss them with whoever you're sharing the table with. This happened at Roaring Fork, but it also happens 95% of the time I go out to dinner. Then the food comes, you eat, say no to dessert, and voilà: the check is waiting for you! Again, you can't just sit back and relax, take your time deciding whether you want dessert, maybe order a coffee or another drink. They want you out of there ASAP, and somehow you're still expected to tip 20%, which is ludicrous, but this is another conversation. Now, specifically regarding Roaring Fork, I do wonder what actually constitutes a "fancy" place. What is it? The view of the lake isn't exactly impressive. The inside is cute. Does having a cute interior make a place fancy, is that it? Or is it the high-priced menu? There's no bread offered at the table, nothing particularly special. I am genuinely lost when it comes to what makes a place "nice" these days.

Everything about this restaurant is perfection. The restaurant itself has plenty of seating and a…read morelarge bar area. The space is decorated with an urban rustic decor and the walls are covered in Austin specific Art work. The service was great as well. We were seated right away, our server was great and our food and drinks came out quickly. The best part is the food. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing with generous portions. I ate off of the brunch menu, the barbacoa eggs benedict is served on a fried green tomato and every part of it was a delicious combination. The eggs, barbacoa and fried green tomato were all perfectly cooked and the combination of flavors was absolutely amazing. I paired my brunch with a margarita infused with watermelon, this too was perfectly made and delicious. This was a wonderful meal in a comfortable dining space where the food truly tastes as good as it looks.

Met a colleague for lunch here last week. Jack Allen's is always a good and easy spot for business…read morelunches. No one was in the back, covered, air conditioned patio so we got a seat there which made it easier for us to hear each other. We ordered the fried green tomatoes to share. She ordered a salad. I ordered the special of the day which was a crispy salmon bowl, which wasn't what I expected. It was more fried than crispy in my opinion. It was good but I wouldn't order it again. Other than that the service was great and I'm sure I'll be back here again!

Tyler was very attentive and amazing. We loveeeed him and he was just a very amazing and…read moreaccommodating server. It was a big group of us so I'm glad that we had him as our server.!!

Tyler did amazing, food was impeccable, loved the service I will be coming back soon!read more

I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

French Quarter Grille is all things New Orleans. Met a friend for a leisurely lunch and great…read morefood. The restaurant is located at Parmer Land and IH 35. When you walk into the French Quarter Grill you feel like you are smack dab in the middle of the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. Fleur-de-lis', masks, purple, green & gold colors, and jazz instruments permeate the French Quarter Grille. Jaimie, our server, welcomed us with the biggest Texas smile and exuded friendliness. My friend ordered fried catfish, carrots and rice, whereas I ordered blackened catfish with crawfish and brown sauce along with carrots and rice. My entree also came with a garden salad, which was fresh with slivered almonds. Our dishes were delightful and quite tasty. My friend also had a cosmopolitan, which said was a bit strong yet very refreshing.

We celebrated my husband's surprise 60th birthday at Culinary Dropout on Saturday, September 19,…read morewith a party of about 25 people, and it was absolutely wonderful! From the very beginning, I worked with Tra, the event coordinator. He did an amazing job and was incredibly patient with me because I can be a little picky and indecisive! He listened to what I wanted, answered all my questions, and always guided me in the right direction. Everything came together beautifully. Heaven was the lead on the day of the party, and she was fantastic--warm, helpful, and always making sure everything ran smoothly. Everyone we encountered was so kind and welcoming. Cale was our server, and he truly went above and beyond. We kept him very busy with a party of 25, but he handled it all with a great attitude. He was hardworking, personable, and just an incredibly nice guy. The food and drinks were amazing. I only wish I had been able to eat more myself, but all of our guests raved about everything! Most importantly, my husband was genuinely surprised, and everyone had a wonderful time. Catarina, the general manager, followed up with me afterward to make sure I was happy with the service and how everything went. She was amazing as well, and I truly appreciated her taking the time to personally check in with me. The atmosphere was fun and lively, and the entire event was exactly what I had hoped for. I highly recommend Culinary Dropout for a private event--especially working with Tra, Heaven, Cale, and Catarina. We will definitely be back, although next time it may just be for a relaxed afternoon to watch a game, enjoy the food and drinks, take in the great atmosphere, and give Tra, Heaven, and Cale a much-needed break from my party-planning craziness! Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for making my husband's 60th birthday so special.

Culinary Dropout at The Domain in Austin has good food and a fun, casual atmosphere. We like…read moresitting in the covered outdoor section to people watch and enjoy the open space. The service and our waitress were great throughout our meal. The food was delicious across the board, though nothing awe-inspiring. We had the ribs, fried chicken, and fish and chips, and every dish was satisfying and well-prepared. Kind of the ilk of Lazy Dog I'd tire familiar. If you are looking for a lively patio, great service, and good comfort food while hanging out in The Domain, Culinary Dropout is a fun spot to spend an afternoon.

I was having a recovery day and was a bit rundown and couldn't figure out what would actually be…read moreenjoyable for dinner, till I remembered I had a $5 credit from Toast for 5280 Burgers... They have a lot of fancy burgers with lots of stuff on them, but I just wanted something delicious and filling...and the Ultimate Cheeseburger was perfect! Just 2 thick quarter pound burgers, tons of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese), plus 5280 sauce and pickles. Only thing I didn't have on it was the pickles. This burger is so flavorful and juicy and is actually making me feel better. The combination of all that cheese and a touch of sauce on both sides of the bun just made my body feel good and I'll have a good sleep tonight for sure!!! Btw, despite the restaurant being very busy when I arrived to pickup my order, it was actually ready before the quoted pickup time!

Fries need to be ordered separate from burgers? Drinks are flat. And server sets the tip high by…read moredefault. Steakhouse burger was quite small. Not a good experience. Won't return.