Ambiance: 2/5: We went after dinner on a weekend, and while the bar area design is nice and modern, the ambiance feels a bit off. It is very bright in there. I wish it had more warmer, dimmed lights. We got sat on the couches near the bar, and they were a bit too large. Couldn't fully sit back, without feeling like you're lying down. Didn't really give bar vibes overall. Drinks: 1/5: We ordered the margarita, and it tasted like it was poured from a pre-bought ready to drink margarita. Also, for a $16 margarita, I was expecting for the glass to be almost full. My glass was only about a little over half full. Service: 1/5: After we were sat at our table and waited about 20 minutes for a waiter, the host came to our table and asked us for our order. After we ordered, we saw the host leave (assuming she was done with her shift), but no waiter ever came to our table to check on us. At the end of our evening, we asked an employee for our check, but we were given someone else's check. We had only ordered 2 margaritas, but the check they brought out was $120+. I had a couple of friends recommend this place, but unfortunately I did not have a great experience. read more

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Made a reservation and found out there was an event happening in the bar. Julian turned the bad news into a wonderful experience by sitting us near the fireplace and attending to our needs. The burger, wings, and fries were tasty along with the drinks! read more

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I've stayed in this hotel before they have great customer service and the bar area is amazing. I really love the ambience. It's very inviting and cozy. Perfect for a nice shareable and a cocktail. If you drink it's okay they have mocktails, I'm a mocktail kind of girl so let's get to it. I got the La Lolita mocktail I would give it a 6 out of 10 I didn't really taste the raspberry, but the ginger was overpowering. I would recommend getting a Sprite on the side. My friend, she got the lemon drop and she said it was perfect! We ended up both getting shareable's so we got the steak bites, the beef sliders, and brussels sprouts 10 out of 10 for all of the shareable's and the beef and steak were cooked to perfection whoever is cooking. The meat is an excellent chef! Also, I want to mention that in the brussels sprouts it comes with caramelized bacon and goat cheese so if you don't eat goat cheese or bacon, I would see if they can take it out, but the brussels sprouts were charred to perfection! I would definitely come back for a cocktail and some shareables I recommend it here! read more

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Looking for a place to brunch at the Domain, AKB was just the perfect spot! It has such a cute and inviting space, great service, and tasty food. There was a sign outside advertising their Texas Waffle and I just couldn't resist as I am a sucker for anything in the shape of Texas. The waffle was cooked perfectly and the apple compote, roasted candied pecans, chantilly cream was such a great combination. I liked how it wasn't overly sweet but if you wanted extra sweetness the maple syrup is definitely a great addition. Ok, now don't judge, but I like my savory to balance out the sweet, so I also ordered the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich which was such a great choice! The croissant was so flaky and buttery and I loved the combo of the eggs, cheese, bacon, avocado and the veggies/sauce. I also opted for the smashed potatoes which were well seasoned and cooked but they also offer healthier offerings of mixed greens salad or fresh fruit. read more

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AKB was on my list of places to try when the space was no longer occupied by second bar and kitchen. The layout is exactly the same and the menu isn't too far off from its predecessor. No pictures but we had the brut, aperol spritz, bagel and lox, chicken meatballs and truffle fries. The aperol spritz had lemon instead of oranges and the truffle fries weren't truffling but the bagel and lox, brut, and chicken meatballs hit the spot. The salmon was fresh and the bagel had the right amount of chew. On the weekends they have brunch until 2:30/3 and HH at 3 I frequent the domain so definitely will swing by when in the area. read more

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We came here for a bite and drinks. The vibe was okay. The service was not very fast. We had the chicken plate and pasta. The taste was a little bland but was acceptable. read more

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I've been here twice and overall had a good experience. The first visit was for a girls' brunch with about ten of us. The food was good and tasted fresh. We ordered egg sandwiches, salads, drinks, and lattes, and everything was enjoyable. Service felt a little stretched with our larger group, but the waiters did their best. It worked well for a casual brunch and a place to sit and catch up. I came back a few months later with my husband for dinner since it's inside the Domain and close to our house. Dinner was fine and it was nice to try the place in a different setting. Nothing stood out in a big way, but it was a decent, easy option for a night out. Overall, it's a nice spot for drinks, brunch, or something casual. The decor inside is impressive too. read more

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I met friends at AKB for happy hour (HH) with cocktails and bites. They have "sunset happy hour" every day 3-6 pm. AKB is known for their signature drink The Violet Sky (house-infused butterfly blue gin, aperol, sparkling water, citrus syrup, and lemon). My preference is vodka v gin so I opted out of their specialty drink....settled for a Cuba Libre (rum, coke and lime). The drink was perfectly balanced between the alcohol and soda. There were assortment of HH item to choose from: grilled cheese sandwiches, meatball pops, sliders (chicken and beef), fries, deviled eggs, and tuna tartare to name just a few. All were mouth watering delicious. AKB is strategically located...literally across the street from Nordstroms and super close the bars and restaurants on Rock Rose. It is within the heart of great shopping. As you sit in the bar, you can look out the window and be in people watching heaven. You can also enjoy an intimate conversation with a friend or colleague as the noise level is fairly low. With the extremely cold weather, we have had over the last few days, their warm fireplace was a welcome point of interest at the entry of the bar. This AKB bar feels familiar and very similar to being at home. The bartender and wait staff were extremely attentive and executed their roles so well. Look forward to returning to AKB... read more

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Popped in with girlfriends and just missed happy hour which was a bummer. We did order the truffle fries which were crispy and very well seasoned. I feel like $10 is a bit steep for the amount received but I guess that's a hotel bar in the Domain for ya. We got espresso martinis and a lemon drop martini and everyone was very satisfied with the flavors of their drinks. We ended the night sharing the lava cake which had beautiful presentation as well as taste. The cake was moist and fluffy and the ice cream on the side was perfectly creamy! Our bill for 4 drinks, the side of fries and cake without tip was $96. The staff were attentive and friendly. I have been here a few times before where I've waited around a while for a server to come so this was a welcome change. I'd suggest trying to make their happy hour otherwise, just be prepared to spend some $$ on your drinks/meal. read more

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I met some friends for happy hour here this week and we really enjoyed the food and setting! The bar area was spacious. The 6 of us sat at a high top. The Sunset Hour happy hour options were solid. We ordered the guacamole, cheese pizza, salmon ceviche, and the brussel sprouts. I didn't the eat the pizza since I have a lactose intolerance but all the other items were really good! Service was good too but it was a bit slow which was a bit surprising given it wasn't too crowded when we were there. Sometimes we wondered where our waiter disappeared to but he'd show up and take care of everything quickly. Easy parking at the Purple Garage in the domain. Only request would be to extend HH to 7pm so people coming from all over Austin after work can make it by 6pm. I look forward to going back again and trying more items soon! read more

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I liked it a lot here! I was at the domain for a work dinner but needed to find a place to spend an hour, so I wound up here for happy hour. The bar area is open and airy with lots of windows and light, it's really pleasant. The bartenders were helpful and served me quickly. I had the "Sincerely Sage" cocktail ($9 for HH, $16 reg price) because I like floral/herbal drinks, and it tasted like a slightly more herbal mojito. Very refreshing. I read a textbook for an hour here while waiting to go to dinner and it was very peaceful. If I was in the area needing a place to chill I would certainly come back here :) read more

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I had many breakfast meals & 1 dinner here. Almost everything is phenomenal (had better corn dishes elsewhere). I want to give a shoutout to Xalynn and Kenneth for going above and beyond with great customer service. read more

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We had a wrestling show that afternoon so we wanted to fill up on a good solid breakfast/Brunch. This is Shana's domain and forte so she found us a place we had not been and I had not even heard of before, It was attached to Archer hotel but no spies here. It is a bit tough to find, sort of. Once you find the parking garage there seems to be only one door that leads to the hotel bar/restaurant from the outside and it is right near one of the main doors of the hotel, even if you enter from a hotel door it is not marked or clear this is the restaurant, it is clearly a bar and a lounge but nothing really says brunch or restaurant. They seem to almost want to avoid people coming in to eat that are not from the hotel, which is strange anyway but more so in a shopping city like The Domain. They do have a TON of displays of stuff for sale, Hotel robes, hats, tumblers, chocolates shaped like Guitars and Bats. So much stuff. But the front desk was friendly and got us to the hostess who sat us, they have some cool art and fun add on's such as throw pillows. The drink menu is good, has something for everyone and we were no exception, as we do now and then we choose each other drinks. She got me a Bacon infused Old Fashioned, see photo and I got her a Japanese whiskey drink for reasons we will go over in the future. Both were very good. She got a Texas Waffle (apple compote, roasted pecans, cinnamon Chantilly cream) and chicken sausage. She LOVED the waffle and the sausage was tasty as well. She was in a sort of food heaven. As my wife also pointed out it also attractively plated. I tried the AKB Cowboy plate as the brisket and Borracho beans (we were going to a show called BORRACHO PRO) caught my attention, Not normal breakfast food or offered on breakfast meals. The brisket was tender and flavorful, the jams they supplied hit the spot. I couldn't even decide if my pork sausage or the chicken sausage was better. The bacon was thick but not to soft or too crunchy. The place was quiet, not a lot of business at the time we were there, either the hotel guests had already eaten and gone shopping or to shows or this place was not popular and the fact it has no real entrance or outside signage can't help. The low number of reviews on her also make me think most people don't know it is here and how good it is. The staff was friendly and checked in without being overbearing. One minor issue came as I had ordered some apple juice that never arrived and had to request it again. They were nice and fast about it but it was a minor flaw in an otherwise great brunch. We will be back, my wife wants to try the brisket taco's after trying the brisket from my breakfast. There are more drinks to try and as of now it seems a hidden gem that many don't visit. If you do get a chance I would suggest giving them a try, lots of seating and great food. read more

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We went here for dinner in a Friday night dinner and a Saturday morning brunch. In both instances staff were friendly and fast, though the place was empty on Friday night and very busy Saturday morning. For dinner we tried a hunch of their "shareables": the Ahi taqueria (ok), street corn (fantastic--must get), shrimp & grits (good but the grits get lost in the sauce, literally), and the pork belly Brussels sprouts (good but very salty). We then shared the salmon+fried rice entre (very good, and they offered to split the salmon for us and serve on two plates which was great). We finish dinner with the lava cake dessert which was better than we were expecting. The only real let down were the cocktails--not particularly unique or flavorful. For breakfast we had the Texas waffle (excellent, but maybe I just haven't had a waffle in a while) and the croissant sandwich (just ok--the pastry wasn't particularly good). We had a side of their chicken sausage which was very good; I'd have liked if the waffles came with it. We had two of their fruit cups and both were full of under-ripe cantaloupe and honeydew melon with two small pieces of pineapple each. I'd not come back for the brunch, but i would suggest AKB for dinner. Their breakfast menu (which is different from brunch) looks like it may have better items on it. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite while shopping. I thought that the food was pretty good. We ordered ceviche, Brussel sprouts and guacamole to share. It was very refreshing after walking around in the heat. read more

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AKB is centrally located in the Domain and a nice quiet place for a night cap. Drinks and desserts are good and the service too. read more

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Another satisfying dining experience here. Great food. Atmosphere is wonderful. Staff is amazing. Ordered breakfast and it was made exactly how I wanted. The pineapple juice is fresh, and the staff was very accommodating for a special drink request. Can't wait to try something different on the menu - next time! read more

Was in town on a business travel and I love the elegance and peaceful vibe of this place. The servers and bar tenders are all so friendly and highly accommodating. The coffee is freshly brewed and the orange juice are freshly squeezed. I enjoyed morning breakfast with the Texas waffle and the delicious avocado toasts, they are made fresh and tasted good. I won't hesitate to return to this place again when I come back for my other trips here. Loved it! read more

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One of my favorite bars! If you want luxury experience, come to the AKB. They have a great selection of beer cider and liquor. They even have zero proof cocktails that they can also make with liquor! I had an old-fashioned and a peaky blinder, the zero proof turned to bourbon; they were absolutely delicious in the bartender was truly accommodating! I love the vibe here it goes from very sophisticated to casual fun very easily! Bring your friends here when you're shopping in the domain! read more

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Cameruhn is 10/10. Easy to talk too and kept us entertained during a busy Saturday night. Great drinks and a great location. One of the best espresso martinis I've had. read more

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Absolutely stunning! First off, the service was incredible. Both our server Eve and the manager were attentive and personable. Beyond that the food was delicious! We eat a LOT of bagel and lox and they surpassed with excellence, giving even our favorite NY eateries a run for their money. The salmon poke bowl was a chefs kiss for sure. It was delicate and refreshing. If you are thinking about the cinnamon roll.. go for it! It is surprisingly delicious. Once the flavors mend together they are so harmonious 10/10 read more

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If you are near the Domain and need brunch, this is the place! There isn't a huge amount of seating, but we were still able to be seated right away at 10am on a Sunday. They do have bottomless mimosas, but this particular morning we stuck with coffee for me and tea for my spouse. The food was what I would expect for a restaurant attached to the Archer hotel: excellent. You must try the breakfast pizza. Don't think twice, just order it. The crust was the perfect texture, the egg on top runny, and the combination of flavors delectable. Spouse ordered the breakfast brisket tacos and a side of smashed potatoes. We also ordered a Texas Waffle to share. Not because we were still hungry, but because who can resist ordered a Texas shaped Belgian waffle? Especially when it is topped with apple compote, roasted pecans, and a cinnamon Chantilly cream. We couldn't resist the siren call, nor do we regret it. It was amazing! read more

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We ordered several shareable plates so we could try a little bit of everything. They have happy hour daily from 3 - 6 pm, including weekends. Many of the servers who used to work at Second Bar & Kitchen transferred to AKB restaurant. While we all enjoyed our food, I didn't think it was as good as Second Bar & Kitchen. They didn't carry gluten - free buns. We ordered the beef carpaccio, gluten - free pizza, Buffalo wings, karaage, Brussel sprouts, ceviche, and Mexican street corn. I wished the karaage was breaded in corn starch instead of flour like it is at other Japanese restaurants. My favorites were the Brussel sprouts and street corn. My least favorite was the gluten - free pizza. Taverna and Desano have better gluten - free pizza. The ceviche was too spicy for me. read more

Chuckee cheese pizza with Good crust. Cheese was naaaaaaaaaaaasty. But crust was good

This was soooo delicious and a peaceful place to have brunch. 10/10 highly recommend! Perfect for spring brunches after a nice hard day of shopping. read more

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Yo fui a cenar al hotel para celebrar mi cumpleaños y mis amigas y yo tuvimos una excellente experiencia. Gracias al chef que cosino delicioso y a Ana Gonzalez que estuvo alli para traducirme y hacer que mi experiencia sea mas complacentera. Una experiencia VIP read more

Ate here multiple times while staying at the hotel it's connected to. The food was a mixed bag. Some of it was really good. The Brussels sprouts in particular are great. Some was quite bad though. I've had two different pizzas from here and both were just awful. Very salty, yet not very flavorful. The dough and crust were good though. The staff is rude though, which is a big ding against them. And the drinks are extraordinarily overpriced, even when compared to the average bar experience. Overall, I'd recommend it for the Brussels sprouts, but not much else. read more

Visited on a Saturday at noon, the service is friendly and quick; terrific spot for bottomless mimosas in a chill atmosphere. The breakfast pizza is bang on with plenty of truffle flavor read more

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Went for brunch and had the avocado toast with poached eggs. The avaacdo toast comes with salad with vinegarette. 10/10. My friend and I split the waffle that was really good! Service was great as well. read more

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Akb is a chill spot. The La Lolita was delicious. The grapefruit soda makes it taste a bit like a paloma. read more

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Had Sunday Brunch here today, reservations at 12, we were seated right away. The waiter was very prompt and nice and we were celebrating a birthday and they brought a great chocolate cake and ice cream which was amazing. I had the steak and eggs with a smashed potato and it was delectable. The brunch drinks were on point and one of the guests had bottomless mimosas which he loved. (They are made with a Prosecco) The service plus the food was really top notch, this may be our new brunch spot! Definitely recommend. read more

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My wife and I were at the Domain near Nordstroms and were looking for someplace to eat. We decided on something light and chose AKB Hotel Bar to try. Wow, what a great surprise! We were there for the sunset menu from 3 to 6pm or Happy Hour. We were hungry so chose the brisket sliders, beef sliders and pepperoni pizza. Aiden was our server and helped with our selections. The brisket sliders (2) had a great BBQ flavor and were delicious. The beef sliders (2) also were delicious as they were similar to a smash burger just the way I like them. The pepperoni pizza was also great with lots of pepperoni and cheese! The ambiance was also great as it wasn't too busy or noisy for that time of day. Along with Perry's, this will become one of our preferred restaurants for the Domain. Sorry we forgot to take pictures as we were hungry. We promise to take pictures next time... read more

This restaurant is one of the hidden gems within the domain. There inside ambience is wonderful as it's a part of the Archer Hotel. Very large windows, tall ceilings, and comfortable seating. Stopped in here for brunch and was very pleased with the breakfast pizza which was a great play on the traditional food item by topping it with a sunny side up egg. Can't wait to try more items off of this menu in the future! read more

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Best breakfast in the Domain - by far. Breakfast pizza and croque madame are top notch. Dee was awesome, no crowds Saturday morning - will put this in our brunch rotation for sure. read more

First time at AKB since it transitioned from Second Bar & Kitchen. Atmosphere was casual but classy! My friend and I came for brunch, and I requested my eggs to be over hard without being burned or crusty on the edges and my bacon to be extra crispy. Our waitress, Noemi, replayed my request to the chef and my order came out PERFECT. SheShoutout to Julian, the bartender, for making the mimosas awesome! The champagne / sparkling wine to juice ratio was on point! Service food will be back! read more

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I just had the best cocktail. I wanted something other than a margarita. Cam recommended their house mezcal margarita and wow something new and refreshing. Great drinks, laid back atmosphere and awesome service. I'll be back. You should come through. read more

I luv this bar if ur looking for a good premium drink this is ur bar great customer service cam is the best bartender ask for him he's the best come out and enjoy urself read more

Tasty food. Wonderful service.outstanding ambiance. The breakfast pizza is delish. And my husband enjoyed his (3 per order) breakfast tacos. read more