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!

That the name is Mediterranean Grill "& Pizza" should have been my first clue. I was in the area…read moreand when I read "Mediterranean Grill" and the first review said "best gyro ever", I decided to give it a try. I was expecting a sit down restaurant but instead it's a place where you order at a counter and then it is delivered on a tray. They do have tables and chairs inside to sit at. I tried the lamb gyro and had a side of hummus. I will say the hummus was nice and creamy, but it didn't have much flavor. Worse was the bread it came with. I don't know it was supposed to be pita bread but it was very dry and almost seemed store bought. It wasn't hot and didn't seem fresh at all. The gyro sandwich seemed more like a shawarma. Again, the bread is not what you would expect in a traditional gyro. The bread was falling apart and made it difficult to eat. The meat was undercooked and came in chunks of instead of thin slices. The meat did come off a rotating spit, but again, they were just big chunks. They use yellow onion instead of traditional red onion. They might have used what the think is tzatziki but it really didn't taste like tzatziki sauce. Bottom line, I ate half the gyro but had to throw the rest away. The meat was not cooked enough and the yellow onion real took away from the flavor. The hummus consistency was good but very little flavor and the bread they serve with it was flavorless and not even warm. I should have known when I saw "pizza" in the name of the restaurant. That they also serve pizza and pasta should have told me this would not be an authentic place. If you truly have had good Mediterranean food, I can tell you that you will be disappointed here.

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 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!

When I went in the bartender working said I had to wait 10 mins when online it says they are open…read moreat 10am. No one was there so I left.

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.

Food is amazing. Tasty. Good portion. Landon and Kevin took care of everyone very well. Good…read morerestaurant.

This is beside a Japanese restaurant I went to a couple of days ago. They had good reviews so I…read moredecided to check them out. Upon entering, I was warmly greeted and asked if I'm ready to order. The place is clean with simple design. I ordered beef basil fried rice. While waiting, the server asked if I wanted water while waiting. Simple gesture goes a long way and that's customer service for you. The food came out quick and hot. It tasted good and has good amount of beef slices. First impression is excellent so will come back again.

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!

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.

Our son (9yo) was having a playdate and we decided to come here for lunch after a morning at the…read morezoo. The two boys had chicken teriyaki bowls and loved them. I had a bite too, it was simple, but very tasty. My wife and I stepped away to grab food at the Indian place, but our 9yo came by our table to tell us that he was thirsty and he did something brave--he asked the manager for water and the manager gave them some on the house. I tried to pay for them a few minutes later and he wouldn't let me! I'm sure it was not a lot of money but it was a really kind gesture. It was quiet (Friday after New Year's) and they have a great playscape in front too! Good people and good food. Highly recommend.