This is my usual lunch spot and the crew has come to recognize and greet me on my arrival…read more ...although I get really sad when Thai Friday's sells out, these guys do a great job to keep service speedy and friendly. Personal shout out to Michelle who makes the store's wheels turn. She is constantly working hard and always smiling. Her sandwiches make me drool just waiting a review. Sometimes I wonder what I would do without her. Great work RBG Nueces Team.

I always enjoy dropping by a RBG. They have a lot of interesting and unique products, one of my…read morefavorites are the refrigerated chocolate truffle bars (there's a lavender one that is soooo very pleasant!). I've seen some of the items they sell here at Trader Joe's for eg but they have a lot of otherwise unique stuff. They do sell premade stuff as well, I saw someone sampling something at the counter. This isn't a big place and because it's more upscale things ARE more expensive here, I'd never do routine grocery shopping here. But if you're passing by, you can reliably find a native Austin beer, quick meal, unique snack, etc.

What a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. First time here and was NOT disappointed. If you have any…read morefood allergies, they will cater to you. Vegan? No worries!! The atmosphere is very chill yet a bit upscale. Not a cut off jeans and tank top place for sure. The staff that waited on us was super friendly and on top of everything. Refill on drinks, no worry they were right there! The portion sizes are large but not overly huge. Which made for a nice take home meal later on in the day. Nestled up to a running creek, a constant breeze blew thru and just made everything perfect! Looking forward to my next trip!

I'm way overdue this review and refuse to not update the world on the grossness this location…read moreneeds a deep clean and possible upgrade. A group of us went in for cocktails only and were seated at a booth. Now, I am a germaphobe and have a tendency to look up/down and all the way around when at a restaurant. One glass in and I so happened to look over my spouse's shoulder and see the nastiest spider webs directly next to them. I mean if they would have sneezed or sat back it would have been no bueno. Needless to say we moved ourselves to another table and were too grossed out to remain for anything additional. Yes, spider webs can appear and an establishment not be considered gross but this wasn't that kind of web. This was a your servers:cleaners don't t actually clean, web - nope won't be back.

What Five Stars? because this place is exactly the kind of dive bar that makes Austin weird in the…read morebest possible way. Dirty Bill's is gloriously unapologetic. You walk in and immediately know you are not in some polished Instagram cocktail lounge. It is loud, a little gritty, and full of people who are clearly there to have a good time and not pretend otherwise. The beer is cold, the Lone Star flows like Texas water, and the vibe is pure old school Austin. And yes, the legendary bathroom situation deserves its own paragraph. The men's room features a giant ice filled trough for a urinal, which feels like something out of a 1970s roadside saloon documentary. Somehow it is both ridiculous and perfectly on brand. It actually becomes a conversation starter because you walk out laughing and immediately tell your friends they have to see it and go pee. The crowd was friendly, the bartenders were quick with the beers, and nobody was taking themselves too seriously. I ended up staying longer than planned, drinking Lone Stars and talking to random people like we had known each other for years. If you want craft cocktails served with a rosemary sprig this is not your place. If you want a hilarious, slightly chaotic, authentically divey night in Austin with cheap beer and great stories, Dirty Bill's absolutely delivers. Five stars and I would go back in a heartbeat.

Dirty Bill's (gotta love the name) is literally right next door to J. Carvers where we had dinner…read more Dirty Bill's was on and popping!!! We were drawn in by the music. They were spinning some popular tunes. The place was packed with a very fun crowd. It appears to be a bar you come to have drinks and chat. There was a small area where dancing could take place, but no one was dancing at the time. The staff including the general manager was super friendly. It felt like a wedding reception as you came into the club where you were greeted...very warm and welcoming. We had a drink and stayed a short while. It looked like a place you could come for a girls or guys night out or celebrating a fun occasion. Will definitely consider Dirty Bill's for a future fun evening...

Good selection of frozens and bar food. We tried all of their frozens and the guava-Rita really hit…read morethe spot, perfect for a hot day. They have a new special going on Sundays, 1/2 off frozens. Indoor and outdoor space, including a spacious upstairs area. Just across the outdoor space, there's another cool place better half which also serves food and drinks.

Why is Hold Out so cool? We don't get to go often, but when we do, we always bask in how amazing it…read moreis. We recently visited for Plant Bingo by Yellow Rose Soirées (also highly recommend). We split a burger and got wings and it was all so damn good. And the fries! Don't sleep on the fries. Friendly staff. Excellent drinks. Great atmosphere. Love Hold Out!

Came here for a group early dinner on a lazy Sunday. It's such a beautiful restaurant and the…read moreservers are all so elegant and friendly. The food was amazing and presented well. The oysters were top notch and very fresh. Their Caesar salad is one of my favorite Ive ever had. I love their scallop ceviche and tuna cones. I had the salmon cones before but the tuna ones are my favorite. I love coming here to sample new things. Their cheesesteak sounds amazing with wagyu and crab. Would love to come back and try that!

A Beautiful Restaurant, but a Disappointing Engagement Celebration…read more Halloween night was supposed to be especially memorable. My fiancé had his first Saturday off in months, and he had just proposed! We were excited to dress up, enjoy a beautiful dinner, and celebrate our engagement. We chose The Guest House for its upscale atmosphere and what we hoped would be a special dining experience. We were being mindful of our budget, so we planned to share an appetizer, entrée, and side while still treating ourselves to a lovely night out. When I booked our reservation, I mentioned we were celebrating our engagement. I want to give the restaurant credit for initially giving us a beautiful table in the middle of the action near the DJ booth. It really did feel like a special spot! My fiancé, however, preferred somewhere quieter and requested another table. Unfortunately, our new table was in the back, with the neighboring guests literally about six inches from me. It felt like we were sitting together! The couple beside us spent much of dinner discussing diarrhea and illnesses--not exactly the conversation you want to overhear on a romantic date. I understand the restaurant can't control guests' conversations, and we requested the move, but the tables were so close that there was no privacy. On a positive note, the bread they bring out at the beginning is amazing! Warm, buttery, and absolutely delicious. It's a small detail, but it made a wonderful first impression. Before visiting, I'd called to ask the price of the scallops and was told $26. I planned to order them while my fiancé ordered the $65 lamb chops. At the restaurant, however, the scallops were listed at $79! Given that surprise, we decided to share the lamb chops instead. We ordered the crab cake appetizer (over $40), lamb chops, and mac and cheese. I told our server we would be sharing everything, but apparently there was a misunderstanding because all three dishes arrived together. That was the biggest disappointment of the night. At an upscale restaurant, especially when you're paying over $40 for an appetizer, you expect to enjoy each course at a comfortable pace. Instead, the table was crowded with plates, and we felt we had to rush through the crab cake before the entrée got cold. It changed the entire rhythm of the evening. There were definite highlights in the food. One lamb chop was cooked to perfection--tender and delicious. Unfortunately, the other was noticeably smaller, well done, and very gamey. That was the one I ended up with. For a $65 entrée, I expected more consistency, and I wouldn't recommend it for sharing. The mac and cheese, though, was absolutely on point! Between that and the wonderful warm bread, the kitchen clearly has some things it does very well. We skipped cocktails, which were priced at over $20 each. Even without drinks, our bill was approximately $150 for one appetizer, one entrée, and one side. And here's what stayed with me most: we were in and out in about 45 minutes. Forty-five minutes for a dinner we'd been looking forward to as our engagement celebration. I know Halloween weekend can be busy, and I don't expect a restaurant to make a production out of every special occasion. I also appreciate that they recognized our celebration with the original table. But knowing why we were there, I wish the rest of the experience had felt a little more thoughtful. We weren't looking for anything extravagant--just time to savor the meal, enjoy each other's company, and make a beautiful memory. Instead, we left feeling rushed and disappointed. The Guest House is beautiful, and parts of the meal were genuinely excellent, which almost makes the experience more frustrating because I can see its potential. Ultimately, it wasn't the $150 that disappointed me most. It was choosing this restaurant for a once-in-a-lifetime moment and leaving after 45 minutes without ever feeling like we'd really celebrated. I genuinely wanted to love The Guest House. I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit intended, because I'd love to believe the experience we had isn't representative of what this restaurant can offer.

I loved it! It reminded me of a lot of the pubs that I went to while in Germany. We were looking…read morefor a place with great beer and a nice outdoor space and this was perfect. The beer selection was impressive and we really enjoyed our selections. We ordered food from the food truck and it was so good! I ordered the wings and they didn't have them left in stock so the chef offered me the chicken sandwich and a side to even out the cost and we got the fried cheese curds. This was an absolute win because I would go back solely for the fried cheese curds.

Wide selection of beer. They have good cheese curds which is what's important. The Danish hot dog…read morewas not bad. Overall the food value was pretty fair. Dark beer is served all year long. There is a lot of covered outdoor seating and street parking it's available around the corner.

Came in for a reservation at 8:30 was easily seated at a spacious table and greeted by two super…read moresweet servers. Wasn't sure what bottle to order, but they were super helpful and gave me some samples before making a decision. I don't remember the name of the wine, but it was perfect and paired very well with the food that we ordered. We got the bruschetta board, a bottle of wine, California panini, and Brussels sprout salad The board took a a while to come out, but our servers let us know that it was a popular item which makes a lot of sense. I love the spread and variety of the boards. Bonus points for cutting them in slices. The brussels sprout salad was light and flavorful. The California Panini served with a side salad was satisfying. Overall, a lovely experience!!

Postino has one of my favorite happy hours in town! They have $6 glasses of wine and half off…read morebottles EVERY day (yes, that means weekends) until 5p. It doesn't get better than that. I recently came with two friends and we ended up splitting a bottle of their sauvignon blanc which was truly perfection on a warm day. We also tried their fondue and obviously snagged a bruschetta board. We opted to the brie apple fig, warm artichoke, pepper jam goat cheese, and a prosciutto for our omnivore friend. I loved all the ones that I tried but the pepper jam & artichoke definitely stand out as my favorites. I'm obsessed with the whole concept and feel like its the perfect snack to pair with wine. I've heard that they do $25 bottles & board combos after 8p on Monday & Tuesday nights which I can't wait to try!