This was our first time at Lenoir, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. We had…read moreoriginally booked indoor seating, but since the weather was beautiful, we asked if we could sit in their wine garden--and they were happy to accommodate us. The outdoor space was warm, cozy, and added so much to the overall ambiance. For drinks, we ordered the Blood Orange IPA draft beer, which was absolutely fabulous. We started with the fried blue corn and pecan hushpuppies with caramelized onion dip, and the roasted beets with orange wine vinaigrette, goat cheese, and breadcrumbs. Both appetizers were unique, flavorful, and very well executed. For the main course, we had the roasted half chicken with chili lime butter, gremolata, and greens. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every dish we tried felt thoughtfully prepared and distinct. Since our main course took a little longer, the server brought us their house-made Pullman bread with fermented pepper pimento cheese, which is one of their specialties. That was a really nice touch and much appreciated. The service stood out for its attention to detail--each dish was presented with a full explanation of the ingredients, which added to the experience without feeling overwhelming. Portion sizes were just right. My husband and I shared everything and still had some leftovers, though we are light eaters. The appetizers felt like great value for money. The chicken dish was a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and flavors made it worth it. Overall, every single dish was unique and prepared to perfection. Lenoir is definitely a must-try and a great choice for a special occasion.

The last time I dined here was May 2025 with one of my friends in early summer/late spring. I was a…read morelittle disappointed but it might have been due to their lack of vegan options. This time around was much better. We ate the first night of 1/2 off chef's choice and were given additional portions on all courses except the duck since we were 3, not 2. Nothing disappointed me and the vibes were immaculate too. All other diners were respectful and gave Lenoir a neighborhood regular "feel". For my cocktail I got the true romance, a Sangria inspired one. It was stronger than I expected but I knew I still would like it more than the other options (which included ones inspired by an old fashioned -- my mortal enemy). I also got to try a sip of the Tokaji, a popular dessert wine. It was the best thing I've ever had, the price point well worth it. I couldn't even pick a favorite course because that's how good everything was. My mom said the wine pairings were perfect as well. The desserts could use improvement - especially the orange cake. It was a little too citrusy for me, I preferred the banana pudding TLDR: Michelin is sleeping on them and they deserve to knock some of the Bib Gourmands off the list!!!

For the cosmic traveler at heart, with a foodie soul within!…read more Listen! I enjoyed my time fully at Space Cowboy. Pictures don't do this place justice. It is so clean, mellow, and yet so full of cosmic wonder. It's decorated so nicely. Shout out to my robot waiter friend Kyle. My waitress was amazing and so helpful when figuring out when to order! I enjoyed mostly everything that I ate Corn rib - yum! I loved the extra spice. The corn was easy to eat and full of flavor in every single bite. Space balls- if you like ceviche, you would like this ! It was flavorful and the crunchy layer was perfect. Short rib and vanilla mashed potatoes.- The potatoes shocked me with the hint of vanilla, the balance was perfect. I loved my short ribs! Very juicy and flavoral protein for sure. This is a beautiful dish that's executed well. Alien blood drink - it had A very tropical vibe and wasn't too strong! The cotton candy was complimentary and I loved it. My dessert was a pear tart dessert with vanilla ice cream. It isn't on the menu. I didn't enjoy it. The crust on it was good. But it fell short for some reason. The vanilla ice cream was perfect!

Ok, I got here with a reservation for 7pm and I was seated at 7.45pm, that's unacceptable with a…read moreprevious reservation. I complained a few times and I got a glass of champagne but still...I was about to leave to another place. The ambiance at this place is very upscale and futuristic, the robots are the ones serving you the meal and drinks, they stop right next to your table and you have less than a minute to grab your plate before they leave. Alright, the food here is OUTSTANDING! I'm Glad I stayed but they seriously need a better system for their reservation and seating charts. Might come back, not sure...

I used to live in Austin and had wanted to try Jeffrey's for the longest time. I heard about them…read moresince they produce some of the best bartenders in Austin so I grabbed a reservation because I knew that I had to try it out. For food, my friend and I ordered the lobster bisque, porterhouse (medium rare of course) with all of the sauces, and steak fries. We also tried the Toki Swizzle and the Golden Hour. Finn, the lead bartender made us all of our expertly crafted cocktails. Overall, the service was excellent - what you would expect in Texas and I can say that Jeffrey's has now taken my top steakhouse spot in Texas!

My last night in Austin was spent catching up with a girlfriend I hadn't seen in six years, so it…read morefelt only fitting to celebrate the occasion at a legendary restaurant like Jeffrey's, located in the charming Clarksville neighborhood. I had heard so many great things about Jeffrey's, including its reputation as an Austin fine-dining staple since 1975. The restaurant strikes that rare balance of feeling cozy and intimate while still maintaining an undeniably upscale atmosphere. Colin was our server and he did an amazing job taking care of us throughout the evening. Shortly after we were seated, we were served complimentary bread with stracciatella cheese, which got me super excited. Stracciatella happens to be one of my favorite cheeses and it's surprisingly hard to find so this was a treat. The bread was warm and perfect for scooping up the creamy, delicate cheese. Extra points to Jeffrey's for offering this as a complimentary starter! After that, we ordered the crispy fried oysters, which were recommended to me by one of the sushi chefs at Sushi by Scratch who mentioned she used to work at Jeffrey's and insisted they were a must-order. They arrived golden and delicate with a light, crisp exterior and that briny, buttery oyster inside. Truly the perfect starter and just the right portion to begin the meal. For our mains, we both opted for the Gulf Red Snapper. The dish arrived beautifully plated with a perfectly seared exterior. The fish was delicate, flaky, and cooked perfectly. On the side we ordered the oak-grilled broccolini, which came out vibrant and slightly charred with a subtle smokiness. It paired well with the snapper and added a nice fresh balance to the meal. They also have an excellent white wine selection, which complemented the seafood perfectly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and the perfect way to end my Austin trip. Jeffrey's will definitely be a staple stop every time I visit Austin from now on.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at The Domain is a great restaurant for a date...with my…read morehubby. The steakhouse is located in The Domain on one of its primary streets. The steakhouse has a refined vibe...fresh flowers, abstract paintings and sultry lighting. The tables pop with white tablecloths. Fleming's has both indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate your preferences. You immediately prepare yourself for elevated experience. To start our meal, we were served beaming hot braided sourdough bread along with roasted garlic and red wine butter. The hubs ordered fruit and salmon, whereas I ordered a garden salad and salmon. Our sides included mashed potatoes and asparagus cooked to perfection. Fleming's is known for its steaks and seafood. We were pleased with our meal selections. The salmon was especially moist and flavorful. Our servers included Abby and Tony, who were friendly and pleasant to interact with. While the restaurant was not super busy, service was a bit slow. An extended period of time elapsed between ordering items and those items being delivered to the table. While we were pleased with our meal, service has room for improvement.

I recently attended a private business lunch and was very impressed with the service, food, and the…read moreprivate dining/meeting room accommodations. Service 5-star: Refreshments were provided as soon as we arrived. Our water glasses, coffee, ice tea, and so forth were constantly refilled. Veggies and a humus spread were present when we arrived. We had our choice of salads a regular house and a delicious chopped wedge with blue cheese. My chopped salad was excellent with just the right amount of dressing. Entrees included beef, chicken, or my selection, sea bass served over a bed of spinach. The fish was cooked tender perfect. Sides included mashed potatoes, asparagus, and mac n' cheese. The asparagus was cooked perfectly not spongy. Dessert was a chocolate tort or NY Cheesecake. I was already full but I did manage a few bites of the delicious cheesecake. As a parting gift we all received a small box of chocolate, nice touch! Easy 5-star experience!

We had a Chef table seating for our anniversary. The party before us was running long and they…read moretook care of our drinks and sat us before we landed at the Chef table. The staff were all so professional and apologetic about running late but it was not a problem for us and they actually shared a friend of the kitchen was there before us. I respect they provide that level of hospitality to guests. We were candidly lavished upon with champaign when we sat at the kitchen table. Our server was Christina who has worked there since BS opened. She made our evening very special. And we were kind of blown away when Kevin Cannon, Chef de Cuisine brought us a beautiful dish to celebrate the evening. I'm attaching all the pictures. In my opinion this place is a bargain. This was a fabulous culinary experience and I highly suggest sitting at the kitchen view table to get the full experience of the art and hard work Chef and his team are producing from a place of love for what they do.

We visit Barley Swine a few times a year, and every single time I leave having fallen in love with…read moresomething new. The tasting menu is consistently creative, thoughtful, and genuinely fun, making each visit feel like a fresh experience rather than a repeat. There are two upgrades I will never skip: the caviar dish and the uni on top of the shiitake dumplings. They are absolutely to die for and hands-down worth it every single time. The drinks are always on point, creative, delicious, eclectic, and playful, perfectly complementing the menu. Service has been phenomenal on every visit, polished yet warm, which elevates the entire experience. This is an absolute favorite of ours for a kid free date night and one we continue to come back to without hesitation.

We've been to Ember Restaurant several times now, and it never misses.This visit was for dinner,…read moreand we sat at the chef's counter- which is absolutely worth it. Watching the chefs work up close adds so much to the experience and really highlights the care and skill that goes into every dish. We started with the morita shrimp appetizer, then had the short rib special and the half chicken. Every bite was packed with flavor- the food is consistently incredible. What really sets Ember apart, though, is the service. It's consistently warm, attentive, and perfectly timed without ever feeling overbearing. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Ember delivers on food, experience, and hospitality. One of our go-to spots in Austin and always worth coming back to.

Most of my reviews focus on the perceived value I believe I get for the money spent. Overall, I…read morethink Ember Kitchen is certainly worth checking out, but I think I might order a little differently next time. First off - parking is convenient in the Seaholm parking garage. My understanding is that Ember will validate, but it wasn't apparent to me how that works and honestly I walked out forgetting it and having to pay the bill for parking - oh well. I came with a party of six and we were celebrating a birthday. The team at Ember was very accommodating. We were seated downstairs in their "Speakeasy" room. It's a bit dark, but cool atmosphere. There are other dining options if you prefer a bit brighter setting. We were served complimentary birthday shots! These were quite tasty - enough so that I ordered another round of those citrus based shooters. Everyone at the table ordered a cocktail. Nearly all the cocktails on the menu are going to be served in a feminine looking glass and with a flower. The cocktail menu is pretty much for the ladies. On the bright side, they have a good selection of bourbons, tequila, etc available for straight pours at a decent price. Not extensive selection, but I think a good choice - enough that I think you will find something to fit your price point and taste profile. Our waitress was top notch. Very attentive and paid close attention to the orders from our gluten sensitive guest ensuring she ordered safely. We ordered a couple small plates as appetizers for the whole table. Everyone loved the crab cake. I thought it was tasty but wasn't expecting whole kernel corn in a crab cake so that threw me off a little. Market seafood crudo - this is a fish appetizer and as the name implies changes based on availability. The night we ate was a Hamachi or Salmon option. The salmon had a bit more of a spicy sauce so we chose that. It was a hit. We also chose a tuna tartare and it was fresh, good but didn't knock our socks off. When ready for the main course - our waitress had a number of off-menu specials to tell us about and honestly many were very interesting options. In fact, we chose to split a 50oz Tomahawk steak. This was a huge steak plated on a hot platter, already sliced off the bone with some fingerling potatoes. This was honestly the most expensive part of the meal (no surprise), but also the least impressive. Now visually it was a spectacle for sure, but the meat certainly had pieces that were tough with some large pieces of fat. Now I don't mind the fat, but when sliced there were a couple pieces that were nothing but fat, other pieces still that were mostly gristle. We all agreed the seasoning was just missing, it seemed to have no seasoning at all. It was also quite charred. One of the claims to fame here is their Josper oven and clearly it can put a good char on a steak. Some in our party liked it, but I thought it was a bit much. There can be fine line between a good steak crust and a burnt crust. I thought it was a bit much, and maybe why the seasoning seemed missing. On the bright side, it was cooked correctly to order. My only problem was, for the price, this was a complete miss. We also ordered scallops and the morida shrimp. Both were excellent. These were probably worth coming back for. The morida shrimp come served in a bowl with a rich sauce that was enjoyed by the whole party. The scallops come pan seared and were cooked perfectly - which is key to enjoying a good scallop. Be aware that the typical order of scallops though comes with only two scallops - rather light even for a single individual, because these were not on the "small plates" menu, it was supposed to be a full entree. Great experience overall, but we just felt not quite worth what we had to pay for it. Overall, it was just over $150 per person. What could have saved it - for that price, the steak HAS to be on point.

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!

Service was great. The food was good with an exception…read more The trout with Brussels sprouts was tasty. The chicken and waffles were enjoyed but one of those chicken pieces was burned and bitter (see pic) The buffalo chili was on the spicy side and for $16 a small portion. (See pic). My 10-year-old has a tiny appetite, and it was even a small portion for him. The whipped feta appetizer was delicious as were the fries. Very well executed. I'd probably come back.

What a wonderful dinner in a beautiful downtown restaurant…read more This visit we decided to just do small plates. A highlight was the tempura lobster bao. If we'd tried this first, I might have kept ordering more until I was stuffed. PEI oysters fresh, well shucked, a great start. Parker house rolls were unexpectedly huge and hard to stop eating. The rolls filled any appetite holes in an appetizer grazing dinner. Shrimp cocktail, with atomic cocktail sauce that found its way onto some bites of rolls. Stone crab, one large each, was fun to try and tasty, but a little sloppy work. Kudos that the wait staff brought fresh how towels each time we dove into a messier course. Great service, great background music, excellent wait staff. Wife described the meal as perfect and I completely agree. Looking forward to returning soon.

i had such an amazing graduation dinner at truluck's! the interior is stunning, and they welcomed…read moreus to the table with a super sweet signed card which made the night feel extra special. our waiter, darius, was also incredibly attentive and gave us great recommendations throughout the meal. the crab cake was definitely the highlight of the night! soooo tender, rich, and decadent. the lobster bisque leaned a little salty, but it was still super creamy and flavorful. the shrimp cocktail was also really fresh, with huge plump shrimp. for the entrees, the seabass and redfish were our favorites. both were super tender and cooked beautifully. the crab fried rice with the seabass was a little bland on its own, but the crawfish and shrimp in the creole sauce with redfish were outstanding. unfortunately, the ora king salmon and seared tuna were disappointing...the texture was oddly mushy and didn't feel very appetizing. we did love the desserts though. the carrot cake and chocolate cake were both rich and satisfying without being overly sweet. overall, despite a couple misses, the service and atmosphere made this such a memorable place to celebrate a special occasion!

Had a great Saturday lunch at Salt Traders. The food was really good across the board, and the…read morevalue for the portion sizes stood out. The tuna tacos (a special) were easily the best thing we had--so good they should be a permanent menu item. The ceviche was fresh and flavorful, and the $1 oysters during Saturday happy hour were an awesome deal. The Gulf shrimp cocktail was solid and exactly what you'd expect, while the burger was filling and a great value. Service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience felt smooth and easy. The ambiance is clean and modern with a relaxed coastal oyster bar vibe, making it a great spot for a casual lunch. Overall, a very good meal and definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

Salt Traders in Round Rock has become one of our go-to spots, and it never disappoints. The food…read moreand service are consistently excellent, which keeps us coming back. From the amazing sourdough bread to the smoked fish appetizer, everything starts off strong. For mains, you really can't go wrong--whether it's the shrimp and lobster roll or the classic fish and chips, every dish hits the mark. We also highly recommend the crab fried rice. I can't remember a visit where we haven't ordered andextra one for leftovers. It's a great spot no matter the time of day. Whether you're stopping in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Salt Traders is always a solid choice when you're craving delicious, well-prepared seafood.

I wrote The Well off a long time ago when I tried it for dinner and just didn't dig it. How wrong I…read morewas! I realized that the place has some of the healthiest and best tasting food in Downtown. Sure, you're paying the Downtown premium, but sometimes you just gotta. A $15 protein shake is kind of ridiculous, but damn is it good. And the staff are all really great as I had a few weird scenarios come up during payment and they handled it with grace.

Location was in the heart of a very active vibrant area. We were seated at the bar top table area…read more Energetic ambience. Service was marginal for our seating. Chicken lettuce wraps were not good. I would not recommend. Beet salad was very tasty and enough for more than one person- good to share. Steak frites were very good. Salmon was also an excellent choice for entrée. Overall, it was very good, but just not great.