This was my first time ever in Austin. The food was superb and the wine was delightful to my…read morepalate. The bartender-waitress, Lori was amazing. She has the menu and drink list memorized. I don't think I ever saw her write down an order. I was a waitress in my earlier years and for her to recite, remember, and execute your order is talented. On one occasion my order was not up of good standards. She apologized, had it remade, and compensated me for the inconvenience. She didn't know that I was having a migraine and was very irritated so I thank her for ensuring all was well before I went to my room. Lori's overall attitude during my stay was beyond exceptional. Thank you Lori for allowing me to enjoy a wonderful experience. On another not there was another waitress whom provided me not so good service when I ordered the wing plate and the fries were different from the night before. I asked if i could get those and she insisted there were only that kind. I even asked to speak with a mgr or the cook to better explain myself due to it seemed as though she didn't speak English as a second language. So, on that occasion I was not satisfied. But overall my experience was great. Thank you.

Great place for really, really good late night food. In a Holiday Inn Express. No really, I mean…read moreit. Ok, I'll wait for you to stop laughing. Normally good food and Holiday Inn go together like squid goes with chocolate, but this place was one of the more pleasant surprises I ate at in Austin. We were watching some bands nearby and needed some food at 930pm. Looking on Yelp (what else would we use?), the only highly rated food places nearby were a few food trucks and a restaurant in the Holiday Inn. We wanted to sit down badly enough that we decided to risk disappointment and GI distress. Man were we glad we did! The good: the waitress, I think her name was Brittney, was very nice and welcoming. There weren't more than 2 other tables at that time of night, so she walked us through the menu. Everything was made on site including the ice cream. The restaurant itself is clean and open. There's a full bar. The menu has pretty good options for the vegetarian with us and for us carnivores as well. The sandwich I had was really good and the brownie waffle dessert with cookies and cream ice cream and hot fudge STILL HAUNTS MY DREAMS! The prices were reasonable, and the food was remarkably good. The bad: the reataurant is in Texas, and I'm in California. The mediocre: nothing Overall: This place would be my go to late might place if I lived anywhere nearby. It's probably best that I am not nearby because I would also weigh about 200 pounds more than I currently do because I would eat that dessert every day until I could no longer walk without assistance.

My friend and I were looking for a place to have a late bite. After browsing Yelp, we came across…read moreBackspin and decided to give them a try. We sat at the bar. Taylor was our bartender and she was nice. She informed us that they have a limited late night menu which was fine with us. My friend ordered a cheese pizza and we split an order of the chips and salsa. The food was fine for what it was. During the day, they have more options like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and pizza. We also had cocktails. My friend had the Grapefruit 'Tini while I had the Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini. We both enjoyed our drinks. I like flavored lemon drop martinis, and I'm not sure that I've ever had a pomegranate lemon drop before this visit. The bar is moderate in size, but they do have a patio area. It was very chill during our visit, but I imagine it gets more lively during big games.

The service and bartender's are always on point and awesome! Bobbie has done the job if three…read moresometimes from what I have seen. I have been coming here since they opened. I grew up in the area and will always stop in. However, they just hired a judgmental, rude, and all around ***** bartender named Sophia. I don't know what this girls problem is but unless you are tipping her well and a man you don't mean shit and will wait forever to get served, if you get asked at all what you want for a drink or dinner. I will be walking out if she is working from now on!

You can't go wrong with Waterloo. We come here often because they serve practically everything. The…read moreservice and ambiance are also worth the return again and again.

Had breakfast here since the breakfast place next door was too busy. Plenty of space open here…read more I had mediocre expectations of breakfast at an ice house, and I'd say the experience about matched what I expected. Our server was not the most friendly and was forgetful, never bringing hot sauce that was requested. The scramble was fine, but a little bland and a bit overloaded with the tortilla strips. The accompanying salsa was not very fresh. The cinnamon nut pancake was really good though. Sweet, hot, and hit the spot. My friend's omelette looked sad and said the cheese tasted like those fake squares. So... come here for beer but if you decide to have breakfast at this place, just set your expectations accordingly.

Snagged one of the few parking spots at 7pm on a Friday. The staff was warm, walked us through the…read moremenu and specials effortlessly, and steered us in the right direction all night. Service was thorough, fast, and never felt rushed. Bread Plate -- A great way to start. Warm bread, salty olives, and a whipped herb butter that was perfectly soft. Simple but done really well. Fried Oysters -- Worth ordering if you're an oyster lover. Crispy, well-seasoned coating on the outside with that classic briny, silky oyster underneath. Exactly what you want. Seared Halibut (Special) -- The staff recommendation and the right call. Perfectly cooked fish with a rich lemony butter sauce that tied everything together beautifully. The sweet potato mash and vegetables rounded it out perfectly. Pork Chop -- The caper sauce is the move here. It complemented the pork perfectly and is the kind of sauce you keep coming back to throughout the meal. Margherita Pizza -- Nothing flashy but solid. Comes with Parmesan which is a nice touch. Burger -- Well cooked, great portion, does exactly what a good burger should. What stands out most is that every dish comes thoughtfully finished -- sauces, condiments, the right accompaniments. Nothing feels like an afterthought. The space itself is calm, well-lit, and nicely furnished. The kind of place you linger without realizing it. Already looking forward to coming back.

There is not one single photo you'll see on here that reflects the plates that you'll receive if…read moreyou're suckered into going here. This was the worst meal I've had in my city. I don't even know where to begin. The "steak" skewers tasted like they were cooked in the same pan as the halibut special that was on the menu that night. Fishy, smelly, and overall just weird. When bringing it up to the server he proceeded to say they are cooked nowhere near each other but we all know the taste of something not fish that tastes like fish. Next we have their "pizza" which is nothing more than store bought frozen crust with some very mediocre canned sauce and toppings from GFS or Sysco. Well the sauce was 2/3rds of the actual ingredients which overpowered the giant ritz cracker like pizza crust taste if you got the right bite. Think about the same flavor profile as a Lunchable you'd buy for a child. The space is fine. Music is loud for the 4 people actually dining in there. The server was kind but a lot of energy. How is this place still in business?!

The Rusty Cannon never fails to be lively, fun, and chock full of amazing people, food, and…read moreservice. I particularly loved having Sabrina as my bartenders. She was so sweet, engaging, positive, and recommended the best drinks/food. I have been coming back ever since I first came here. The music, ambiance, billiards tables, and darts are also big reasons to come back! The owner, Uncle Benny, really knows how to curate a welcoming, safe, and unforgettable space for people to have drink and vibe.

Great place for wings! I come here quite a bit with my guy friends, and usually for wing night on…read moreMondays, which start at 8:30. You have to order right at 8:30 and by then, there's already a line and tables are pretty much all taken. And you can't take the wings to go... so you have to plan your wing night accordingly.

I am here with my 10-yr old daughter early birthday celebration…read more Waiter could care less. We are finished eating- he never cleared our plates Never filled my wine or water glasses. I had to do that myself. If you come dine here do not make plans for any activity downtown Austin I was a restaurant GM for 5 years This was terrible service. Oops Mess up with me and you missed out on a 50% tip You can't judge a book by its cover.

I loved the fact that I could walk from my hotel room to this in-house restaurant. It's casual but…read morestill very nicely decorated in the theme of the historic mansion. The food was eclectic and bursting with flavor- whether it's was the pasta, charred broccoli or breakfast short rib/scrambled egg tacos, it's was all delicious. The coffee and salsa were spot on! We came in at 9:30pm and were starving- so happy they were open until 10pm! There was plenty of seating and it was quiet. Valet parking with hotel was available, but I only noticed hotel guests inside. Verdict: Great! I will return.

Food is incredible. I don't usually eat burger and fries, but I live nearby and was just too tired…read moreto deal with dinner. I got their Smashburger special on Monday and I will say that the chef, and I call him a chef, not a cook...because he was obviously extremely skilled and trained, was incredible. And he came out himself to ask me about something about my order. I highly recommend the food and service.

i guess it's fine for being part of a corporate financed conglomerate but hey that's austin these…read moredays. the food is great so don't let this reflect on the kitchen or food but dear god ... stop letting dogs in these places. i had fleas jumping on me while eating wings and drinking a shitty overpriced margarita. its disgusting!

Was looking for something new to me with a friend in town. Figured it'd be nice and quiet on a…read moresummer Monday afternoon. No problem finding parking! He had a giant burger with fries that looked amazing. I had the chicken fajita tacos and tots. Everyone was so nice and the food was fast and delicious! The patio is nice with the big fans blowing.

Posse East is always a win! Great food, ice-cold drinks, and an unbeatable location--perfect for…read moregame day or just hanging out any day of the week. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and ideal for meeting up with friends or bringing family along. Easy, lively, and consistently a good time every visit!