Move over Fresa's!! There's a new chick in town!…read more Not only are the ingredients fresh, you can taste the quality! We were shopping in Bee Cave and got hungry, so I went to Yelp to discover this cute little place. I did learn that they are mainly a "take away" model hence the play on words "picnic" on their name. But there are a few tables and bar counter that you can dine in. We ordered a bit of food- 1. Half roasted chicken 2. Hot wings 3. Roasted Beets 4. Kale side salad 5. Fun selection of NE brand beers! Yes they have wine and unique beer selection there! The roasted chicken was definitely brined- it was super juicy and the chimichurri and salsa complimented it wonderfully. It was explained to me the chicken were free range and how they are raised humanely, reminded me of an episode in a tv series- Portlandia that made me chuckle. The hot wings... Buffalo style but not like at Anchor Bar.. still amazing in its own right. Fresh (I mean there were zero dry spots on carrots and celery and it was crunchy fresh that even me, the non-celery lover- ate 4 sticks with their tasty homemade ranch sauce. (I think it was the ranch dressing bc I literally licked the bowl clean) The roasted beets were served cold with feta cheese crumbles, mint and pistachios. I could eat that by itself as a meal! Yummy! Now, I usually hate kale. Only like it roasted. But I can eat Chicknic's Kale side salad all day long. It contains roasted cauliflower, pickled red onion and a mountain of pumpkin and sunflower seeds! (Maybe that's why I like it so much??) All washed down with a brown ale beer you find in the NE. While we were dining, several people came by to pick up their to go orders and there is a fun freezer where they sell delicious take aways like chicken soup and their famous chicken pot pie, chicken crepes, chicken enchiladas... oh did I mention this is a great place if you're on a keto diet or gluten free restriction?!?? I also found if you follow their Facebook page, you can see new menu items or transparency of how they run their business. What you waiting for? Give this place a try and support local!

what's up in the hill country looking for a quick spot for lunch and found this place on Yelp. So…read moreglad I stopped in. Had the chicken salad which was super fresh and delicious. The chicken is so tender and flavorful. Very fresh salad nice touch by adding fennel and orange segments. Comes with a delicious homemade ranch, but I also tried the lemon aïoli on the side. Perfection! Nice selection of Takeaway items as well, including bone broth, chicken, salads, and family trays of chicken enchiladas.

We had a great experience/lunch at this place... it is in the middle of nowhere, but definitely…read moreworth the stop if you're in the area! Service was very friendly and helpful with the menu. They gave us a sample of the lentil soup while we ordered ... delicious ... and a good sign of things to come! You order on a touch-screen video screen, easy enough. We sampled through the menu... falafel, baba ganoush, kibbeh as appetizers, and the lamb over rice plate which came with hummus and small salad on the side. The food came out quickly, nice and hot, and freshly made. Hands down some of the best Med food we've had in the ATX area! Every dish hit the mark, tasty and perfectly spiced! No dessert this time, but they looked good. It is a bit pricey, but the portions are ample, enough so they we had enough leftovers for a second meal for dinner that evening! We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

This place is a secret! The best Mediterranean food I have eaten in a while . They are gracious,…read moreprovide a nice plate and sandwiches. I have been there multiple time. They provide the best "Black Tea" as a compliment . The meat is always tender and cooked perfectly. The pizza is also great! Darrell Bauguess

I've eaten at Artemis Mediterranean Grill at the Hill Country Galleria several times, and it has…read morequickly become one of my favorite spots in the area. My absolute favorite dish is the fried fish and chips--perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. It's honestly one of the best versions I've had anywhere. On my most recent visit, I also tried the lettuce tacos, which seem to be really popular there right now. The moment I took my first bite I fell in love with the flavor. They were fresh, light, and packed with amazing taste. I ended up eating the whole thing right away because they were just that good. I also ordered the fried dill pickles, which are another personal favorite of mine. They were perfectly fried and full of flavor. One thing I've noticed every time I visit is that the restaurant is always busy, which says a lot. It's clear that many people love their Mediterranean menu, and after eating here multiple times, I completely understand why. I also enjoyed sitting outside at the Hill Country Galleria--it's a great atmosphere to relax and enjoy your meal. I highly recommend Artemis Mediterranean Grill if you're in the area. The food is delicious, the menu has something for everyone, and it's definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and we finally went. The food was fresh. I ordered…read morethe shrimp pita, while my husband chose the lamb gyros, and we shared the dolmas. However, my shrimp pita only contained three shrimp. I opted for a Greek salad instead of fries. My husband said his dish was fine. Overall, the restaurant was much more crowded than I expected for a Thursday night in Bee Caves. The staff did their best to keep up with the demand. Although I saw two servers, the manager also helped out where he could. It took a while for us to be acknowledged and for our orders to be taken. However, the food came out quickly after we ordered. The place has a large patio area as well as indoor seating, plus a sizable bar with TVs. I felt the food was fresh and well-prepared. I do wish there had been more shrimp in my pita and that the price was lower. I paid $19 for a pita with just three shrimp, and there was an extra charge for the salad instead of fries. Since we don't eat out as much as we used to, I'm not sure when we will return.

Went in to order since my app wasn't applying the $2 off discount. The lady was new and couldn't…read morefigure out how to apply it for me. That was fine I said I would come in another day and ask someone else after she suggested I do that. Ordered a bowl without banana because I am allergic, emphasized this to the lady. She made my bowl and forgot to remove the banana. Needless to say I will not ever come back here. Just wanted a nice $2 off refreshing bowl and had to pay full price for an allergic reaction.

This was the inside of the breakfast power wrap. Supposedly has three eggs, avocado, mozzarella…read morecheese, roasted potatoes, and pickled onions. There is a random piece of spinach inside, and a ZERO filling. This is 99% tortilla for $14. I've ordered three times to try and give it a fair shot and every time the food has sucked. What a bummer.

I went to Hops & Thyme this evening for the first time ever. The service was great, the food was…read morewarm and quick, and they had some of the best ambiance they could offer to someone. I really recommend going here, and get the wings when you go here, 10/10

I just read about $5 smash burgers At Hops and Thymes…read more This is my first time having this type of burger it was very very busy I could see why people wanted $5 burgers that's why other than that I was seated it was very noisy but yet I quickly ordered and I looked over the menu and the first thing I saw was Tuesday's smash Burger$5 all right for me. It's for me, sure! I then ordered The chicken wings one of my favorite places to eat wow and also I had the mango draft beer another plus and also bacon on the side for my burger. Since this was my very first time eating at this burger $5 dollars I wasn't expecting much, possibly a micro burger But was not the case it truly was satisfying. So now I am a fan, till my next 5 Dollar smash Burger visit!! Oh yea!

We love to come here!!!! They take a little while, but only bc they cook from scratch…read more The chicken is always so good, the falafel, everything! We love Leyla's !!!

plate portion size was pretty large. the gyro was better than the chicken shawarma. the chicken was…read morea little dry for our taste. really enjoyed the hummus and baba ghanoush!! the area is nice - there are a couple more food trucks, a coffee shop, and an ice cream shop. they also have a section where they play movies! parking is in the back, but it's a bit bumpy since it's not paved

Review: VIVEL - Lakeway…read more VIVEL in Lakeway never fails me. Every single time I come in, the food is perfect. It truly feels like a neighborhood restaurant that everyone loves--locals constantly gathering here for coffee, great food, and good company. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable, making it a place people naturally return to again and again. This visit, I ordered the classic hamburger with French fries, and it was excellent--simple, fresh, and cooked just right. I also had their Moon Latte, which was absolutely delicious. Everything was spot-on. VIVEL is a wonderful place to enjoy time with friends, family, and even children. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for incredible cuisine, great coffee, and a warm neighborhood vibe.

We've been coming to Vivel regularly since moving to Lakeway and overall really enjoy it. Coming…read morefrom LA, having healthier food options nearby is really important to us, and Vivol does a great job with that. The food is consistently good, and most of the staff have always been incredibly sweet, welcoming, and helpful. That said, we had a really disappointing experience during our last visit that felt worth sharing. A younger female employee with a long dark ponytail brought our food over, I think she was a food runner - but she wasn't wearing the Vivel branded t shirt like the other employees. When my husband politely asked for ketchup, she visibly rolled her eyes before bringing it. When I then asked if I could please have a knife (I'm seven months pregnant, for context), she started to walk to get one, took two steps, turned back and said "you can go get it yourself". It felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive, especially given how quiet the café was at the time. We stayed for a while after and watched her standing by the counter organizing utensils, so it wasn't a matter of being too busy. We really like this place and will continue coming back, but this interaction stood out in a negative way and didn't reflect the level of service we've experienced before.

I always stop by UT Kitchen whenever I'm in the area, and it never disappoints…read more This time I started with the egg drop soup and green tea--both were perfect. The soup was light but really flavorful, just comforting and done right. I also ordered the black pepper and salt chicken wings, and honestly, these are some of my favorites anywhere. I love chicken wings and try them all over, and these are definitely at the top of my list. I got the crispy egg noodle dish with tofu (that's just my preference), and it was so good. You can add chicken, beef, or seafood if you want, but the tofu was delicious and really hit the spot. One thing I always notice is how welcoming this place is. I was seated right away, and the staff is just genuinely friendly. They treat you like family, which makes a big difference. I come here a lot--especially when I don't feel like cooking, I'm in a hurry, or just getting back into town and want something I know will be good. The food always feels fresh, with lots of vegetables, and just overall really satisfying. Definitely a 5-star spot for me. I'll keep coming back. If you want, I can make it even shorter or add a little humor/personality depending on where you're posting it

Food: 2, Service: 1, Ambiance: unsure, we were doing takeout…read more AVOID this place if you have gluten allergies. The menu falsely lists many items as gluten-free and they know it but haven't fixed it for months. We ordered food based on my sister's recommendation and strong Yelp reviews. It turns out that if you have celiac disease, you should RUN AWAY. Their online menu, which is the only way to do a take out order, lists many, many items as gluten-free which was awesome, especially since some of the items can be difficult to find gluten free. We ordered the spring rolls, salad, salt and pepper tofu, and salt and pepper shrimp, all of which are listed as GF. The spring rolls were delicious and we were impressed since we thought they were making the pork gluten free. The salad had fried wonton strips all over them so that was no longer an option, and we skipped that for the entrees. We expected there would be some softening of the crispness due to it being in a closed container. But they weren't even fried at the right temperature and we had chewy, uncooked batter in parts of the shrimp, while the some of the tofu pieces were overcooked and had burn spots. Although disappointing, it wasn't the worst takeout we've ever had. Until about 8 hours later. For the next 6 hours, it was severe cramps and diarrhea. We called the restaurant the next day to ask about any cross contamination. It turns out that the online menu DOES NOT accurately list what is and is not GF, and NOTHING we ordered was GF. The pork is made with regular soy sauce, the batter isn't GF, and everything fried goes in the same fryer. The young man apologized and we could tell he sincerely felt bad, but we were shocked at how unconcerned the management was about the accuracy of allergen information and how long it had been wrong. They didn't even offer to comp the meal after causing such a severe illness. It's been 6 days and still things aren't back to normal yet. Food allergies can be life threatening and they shouldn't be so casual about it. This restaurant should be shut down until they update their entire menu to reflect allergens correctly. The only reason the food got a 2/5 rating was because the non-GF people said their food was fine.

Had the idea to grab pizza today (3.14) thought maybe they would have a pi day special. They didnt…read more But that's not why I would buy their pizza. I love their pizza. Perfect crust every time. It's fired in a pizza oven. The toppings are always fresh. Pizza I got was the Hawaiian pizza. I did add on some extras. Mushrooms, red peppers, the yellow squash and zucchini mix. So delicious.

Good experience our first stop at Slice of Austin! Ambiance is lacking, it's really a drive…read morethrough, carry out place, and we wanted to eat on the spot! The description of the place would be better served to ID it as a drive through, carry out spot. That said, there are a couple of picnic tables there, and we hung out after the rain stopped. Staff was great, friendly, helpful, good service at "the table" checked on us couple of times the makes sure we were good. Super disappointed they were out of wings on our visit, we love our wings as a starter. The Caesar salad was good, mostly lettuce and shaved parm cheese... the dressing was great, the croutons were out of a box.... The pizza (supreme) was stellar, delicious... piping hot, plenty of toppings too! The crust was awesome NY/Italian-style, huge, flat chewy dough, thin and nice crust, a few burnt edges to make it real! A good meal, great pizza ... we like our pizza hot on the spot, not real carry out folks! But, that's just us! Sign in the window says beer and wine coming soon! This is righteous pizza, pricey but worth the money. We'd go back... and, we will! Stay tuned!

This place is super awesome. They left briefly and I was so excited to see that they have arrived…read moreagain. Let's get into the food. I tried the spicy chicken. Spice level was perfect and seasoning just lent such a beautiful hand to the heat. Portions are great with prices I appreciate. Go here!

YUMMY! I'd seen this spot through an influencers video & it looked/ sounded too good to be true , I…read moremade my husband drive 40 minutes from where we were staying & it did not disappoint! It was one of the best meals I've truly enjoyed. You can tell it's made fresh and the lettuce was from the day of ! Good portion , even though I still had room for more, it was that good haha. Guy who took our order was friendly. Wait time for my food was about 10 minutes I'd say.