One forgets that Austin is a full blown metropolitan city (the capital of Texas, no less) and that rush hour traffic is no joke, even if you're not in CA anymore. Barley Swine was quite a trek for us from DTA...took about 40 minutes to make it JUST in time for our 6pm reservations. So plan accordingly! (Also, Google Maps took us to the parking lot in back and not the one in front. So weird.) Anyhoo, unbeknownst to us, they had happy hour. Yay! Our server very kindly informed us of this and 1/3 of the stuff we ordered ended up being half price or whatnot. Food was pretty amazing overall. The only thing that didn't really work for us was the grilled octopus which came presented as a salad (covered in greens). The octopus was pretty strongly flavored (fishy). Favorites: Shiitake dumplings (ordered as an afterthought), beef tartare, bavette, the rice in the quail dish Presentation, ambiance and service were all on point. Definitely a great treat which made up for the long rainy drive to the restaurant. Might have to be a repeat if we're ever in town again, hopefully for the chef's menu. read more

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I'm not a Yelper and I rarely knock a place, but I have to speak up about Barley Swine simply because of the customer service. The food was delicious. My friend and I had a great time. Then I got a text from my friend that she threw up once she got home. I was hoping the same fate wasn't in my future. Well, at 2:30 am, I got sick. I sent an email to Barley Swine the next morning: "Yesterday evening, my friend and I had dinner at your restaurant. Unfortunately, once my friend got home, she vomited. I, too, also got sick at 2:30 in the morning. Because both of us fell ill and we both feel better today, I knew it was related to our dinner. Did other patrons also get sick? I absolutely don't expect this from a restaurant where the price tag is $330 for two people." And here is the response I got: "Thank you for reaching out to us, and I am sorry that neither of y'all felt well after your meal. We have not had anyone else reach out about falling ill. We have very strict sourcing and temperature guidelines to ensure the product we serve is of high quality and poses as little risk as possible. Our cleaning standards go far and beyond what is required for food safety guidelines. Our food does contain a fair amount of cream, dairy, and fermented ingredients that if not a regular part of a diet may upset some stomachs. I do want to assure you that I checked with our chef team and everything was properly cared for during prep and service per our standards and in accordance with safe food handling practices. Again, I am sorry that you and your dining companion were ill last evening. Please let us know if we may do anything else for you." So, what I deduce from this response is it's our fault we got sick, and no way could they be at fault. I got it. They don't want to accept liability. But there is still a way to offer good, caring customer service. This is not the way. I wrote back and said I was disappointed in the response. She then doubled down on the idea that our stomachs were merely upset by the richness of the food and that has happened to her many times at fine dining establishments. What!?!? I've been to many fine dining restaurants this year and never have been sick. It's just absurd. And don't tell me how my body behaves. I'm old enough to know. Absolutely weird. I'm done with Barley Swine. Make your own judgment, but be aware. read more

My husband and I have been watching way too much Top Chef, so we wanted to treat ourselves to a special meal. I'm so glad we chose Barley Swine! I'll start with the service, which is top-notch. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the crew and shown to our bar seats. I wanted to sit there because you get to see into the kitchen. It was really fun being able to watch the chefs in action. Our servers were both very attentive and knowledgeable about the wine and food. You feel like it's all very personalized just for you which makes it feel all the more special. As for the food, they're only serving the tasting menu right now, but that's definitely the way to go. It allowed us to try a bunch of different flavors, and it was nice not having to think about what to order. They start you off with four amuse-bouche dishes. My favorite was the (raw) spicy beef over a kerupuk style beef cracker. Then you get a crudo and fish course. The crudo was great but honestly the fish was over cooked. That said, their sauces are bomb so I still enjoyed it. Some of the other dishes that were particularly tasty was their beef and donut combo and the sorbet. The whole meal was nicely paced and flavors were complementary. Definitely do yourself the favor and enjoy a meal here soon. read more

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My husband and I went to Barley Swine for our anniversary and let me tell you, we were blown away. Dining here is truly an experience. My husband had the regular tasting menu and I had the vegetarian tasting menu, and we were highly impressed with both! They are very accommodating for basic dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, but free, dairy free, etc) and my vegetarian tasting did not lack in quality or presentation in comparison to the regular tasting. The courses truly built on one another and the menu is just so thoughtfully designed. Their cocktails are so good too! Their menu changes often, so I won't go into too much detail on the food, but check out the photos to see their beauty!! One dish I know never goes off their menu and is absolutely a MUST TRY is their shiitake mushroom dumplings, which is an add on option to the tasting menu. If you can, I'd highly suggest adding it, as the umami flavors are amazing. It was one of my husband's favorite dishes he's ever had (and we are always in the hunt for great food!!!) We got reservations at the Chef's Table, where we could see the kitchen in action. Best seat in the house!!! I'd recommend trying to get a reservation here, as it was such a cool experience watching these chefs work. They clearly run their kitchen well! The service was so great, all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Our meal lasted close to 3 hours, so keep that in mind when you're booking! We loved this experience and felt it was well worth the money and time, but some people prefer tasting menus flow more quickly. You will have time where you don't have food in front of you here, but we loved it so we could talk about the dishes and just enjoy spending time together. read more

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After Bourdain's praises on his show for Barley Swine, there was no way I was going to pass through town, without giving it a try. Made a reservation for a group of 4 on a Friday night. Our colleagues arrived before us, fortunately, they have valet parking so you don't have to search for parking. We stepped to the door and found our colleagues holding drinks while standing at the door. Why? There's no bar to have drinks. The bar is reserved seating. It was raining, so there was nowhere to stand while waiting and having a drink. huh. When I stepped inside, to tell them we were all there, it took them another 5 minutes before they could seat us. The 4 of us all opted for the Chef's tasting with wine pairings. I am always up for an adventure when it comes to a chef's tasting and the chef utilizes ingredients from local farmers. Also, its very reasonable for $95 per person. I found each item inventive and good. There were several selections that members of our group were not a fan. The service struggled a bit at times (sometimes they were spot on with telling us about a dish and at other times, a different person would come out later to tell us or pairings were brought a bit late or food was brought out at different times for our group of 4). There was not an empty chair, so it must have been a busy night. A memorable dish was the wheat berries, kohirabi, smoke oyster w/ dill. Another was the crispy chicken skin with deviled egg topping. The dry aged akaushi ribeye, bonemarrow, tater tots was delicious. Although service struggled slightly, the food was inventive and very good. read more

Barley Swine - Dry aged Akaushi ribeye, bone marrow & tator tots - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I remain a Bryce Gilmore fan!!! We had an amazing experience. Devon was an absolute dream. All of our diners with allergies and special food preferences felt so well accommodated. We appreciated the high-touch service without a drop of pretentiousness. The food was spectacular. Especially the ribeye and naan. We can't wait to go back. Highly recommend. read more

I will start off with the negative things because there are very little. Personally, I felt like the restaurant was WAY too dark. Hard to even really see your waiter, menu, and food. The service was very high quality, ensuring we were always taken care of. Only a few times when we were neglected and my water was empty for more than 5 minutes. The food is amazing. Top of my list so far. All the flavors are presented well and presentation is high quality too. Definitely felt satisfied by the end of the chef's tasting. Would come back here again! read more

So, I gotta say I didn't love it. My friend and I did the Chef's tasting menu for $95 per person last weekend during a gal's weekend. Service was friendly and fine - seems like a community service approach where all the servers refill your water and bring you the food as it is ready - we had one who was our main point of contact but anyone would've gotten us what we needed and everyone was friendly. So that was a good experience. The tasting menu consisted of several small dishes (9 courses) all with seasonal items prepared in an interesting and creative way. The flavors were just mostly off for my palette and I didn't enjoy more than half of the dishes. My favorites were the Snapper with mustard greens and turnips in a broth-like sauce and the fried Sweet Potato Tamale. It also had an aged Akaushi ribeye, duck breast, and shrimp dishes. I don't eat much red meat so I didn't really get the money's worth for the duck and ribeye that my friend did. The lemon curd ice cream was also delicious and light and refreshing. They have a small and limited menu for dinner so I'd suggest browsing before you come in as they won't have tons and tons of pages for you to choose from if you are picky. I did see a few items I could've ordered from the main menu that I may have liked better. Some of the items on our tasting menu were smaller versions of some of the main dishes as well. If you are picky and don't like root veggies, beets, and interesting combinations, this is not the place for you. read more

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So this was our last stop in Texas and WOW! I am so glad that we had our anniversary dinner here. Yes, it is reservations with a deposit. I am not aware of whether or not they accept walk-ins. However, they were accommodating when I had to make a sudden time change that very day. They were able to make it work with our new time-frame with even better seating. So I take that as a win-win. It was a set tasting menu of 10 courses with 2 of them being dessert dishes. We did not do the wine pairings because we were enjoying the cocktails. You can add a couple of supplements if you do not think that the 8 other plates will fill you up. Some of them were small (bite-size) plates. We did order two supplements with our dishes and I think that was honestly the perfect course. Food was amazing, I cannot explain how delicious and how different everything was. But it all flowed together. Even our supplements, they made sure to give them to us at the perfect time. Service was great. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar area so it felt like we had someone there for us at all times. They made sure to explain every course to us and even gave us some background to our drinks and the restaurant itself. Yes, it is very pretty pricey. You need a $50 deposit per person and the supplements and cocktails are not part of the meals. The wine pairing is also an additional cost. However if you're looking for a nice, and delicious place to possibly celebrate a special occasion this is the place to do that. read more

Barley Swine - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Currently ranks as our family's number one favorite restaurant in Austin. Everything we've ever had here is delicious, the service is impeccable, and it's a comfortable experience if you sit inside or outside. Sometimes we bring our baby, and they're always very accommodating. We've done a la carte as well as the chefs prix fixe, and I'd recommend sticking with the prix fixe-- you get all of the best options in one (I still sometimes will randomly think about their tenderloin pops). For any special celebrations, I'd highly recommend coming here for a guaranteed wonderful night! read more

It really doesn't get much better than Barley Swine in Austin. Every dish and drink I've tried has been great and showcases so much of what's good about Central Texas. Plus, the ambience and service at the restaurant are top-notch. My wife and I even had our first "nice date" here, and it's still one of our favorite places in town. We recently tried their takeout dinner package and were again impressed by the quality of the food. The beef short ribs were beautifully cooked, and the sweet potato and slaw sides complemented nicely. For dessert, we had rum spiced pudding and pecan chocolate brittle cookies. Dangerously good! The meal had a comforting and familiar feel to it but with the class and quality that I've come to expect at Barley Swine. Can't wait for this pandemic to be over, so I can try their tasting menu! read more

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Barley Swine was just a really fun experience. Coming with a small group of friends seemed like the perfect way to enjoy the restaurant. We ordered a little bit of the things that sounded interesting we wanted and everything off the Swine Time menu (aka happy hour and half-off). Among the four of us, the bill was just over $100 (not including tip) and we left stuffed - definitely not what I was expecting for a place rated $$$ on yelp! Everything was delicious and flavorful. My favorite was the octopus for the flavor and the tostada b/c it was a bit bigger and more filling (and tasty). The Denver Strip was a bit chewy, not tender - but really flavorful. The shiitake pasta was interesting as visually impressive, but I didn't care much for the flavor. The pop of the soup in the dumpling was fun, but the soup also reminded me of taking a shot of vinegar. I would love to come back and do this again! read more

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If there was a 6 star option I would give it. This place embodies what I think of Austin. Creative, different, and most importantly very friendly, this is my goto spot if I just want to feel good with good people and good food. To start off the menu changes quite consistently, it's not unusual to come one week and then the next week a few options have been replaced with new ones. That's because Barley Swine is consistent with their word and only use local ingredients that their suppliers have given them. I just love this idea because it makes every experience different, but what's even more impressive to me is that consistency of quality while still being able to leave with the feeling of something new. It can be intimidating not knowing exactly what you'll be getting, but fortunately Barley Swine has possibly one of the friendliest staffs I've ever had in Austin. Very approachable, great attention to customers, and very knowledgable about the menu, which is important because the menu changes quite a lot. Never have I had to wait long for someone to check in with me or even something constant like refilling drinks. Biggest tips I can give is, if you are coming during a prime time, I'd recommend making a reservation online if you plan to come with a party, things can fill up quickly. There is a free valet up front so be sure to take advantage of that. Other than that, come hungry, with a positive attitude, and excited, you're in for one of the best treats Austin has to offer. read more

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First time trying this restaurant. My family and I went for a special occasion and had the chefs tasting menu. The decor was great and inviting, they have a theme of pickling everything so a lot of jars around, it looks cool with the lighting. Staff was very cheerful and pleasure to be around, they were still following Covid distance protocols regardless of the full capacity mandate now. My family and I truly appreciated that. The tasting menu was delicious, I'd highly recommend if your want to try and not of everything on the menu, the donuts and the braised ribs were by far the star dishes. I would highly recommend this establishment. Enjoy! read more

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Really nice tasting menu experience! The restaurant called prior to my visit and checked for any dietary restrictions. They were gracious and willing to accommodate my preferences. Once seated, we received a personalized menu with dietary notes and individual mask holders which I thought were nice extra touches. We chose to add on the shiitake dumplings and were so glad we did. Definitely one of the standouts of the night. The scallop dish was also a hands down winner! Recommend for a special evening out! read more

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Like many people have mentioned, service was great. I even got a little gift to-go for my birthday (thank you!). For me, the most unforgettable dish was the shittake dumplings. The Snacks was surprisingly good too. read more

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Hands down the best dining experience in my life and I have traveled and worked all over the world. A hidden gem and should be awarded 2 Michelin stars read more

Everything was delicious, service was great. Just the right amount of food. If you enjoy tasting menus, go to Barley Swine! read more

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I'm a chronic picky eater. The restaurant was able to accommodate and allow me to sit besides my fiancé and have a drink while he got the tasting menu! I'm super glad he got to experience it, and he loved everything! His top dishes were the yellowtail and the ribeye. Our server even helped me secretly pay for our meal without my fiancé knowing. Lovely, lovely experience. read more

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This place has limited happy hour menu (maybe 4-6 entrees) which are half off. I love the rotating menu that adjusts with what is in season. I came in at 4:55pm on a Sunday right before they open at 5pm for happy hour. There was a line that filed right after me. You can reserve online, but it requires a credit card and you can only do a la carte or tasting menu, not happy hour. Parking is semi limited so carpool if possible. The sign isn't too obvious if you're new to the place but you're in the right plaza no worries. I'm a sucker for any drink with ginger so I had their ginger soda. Very sparkly with enough spike and sweetness. We ordered the: - kimchi octopus which is delicious. Great chewiness - beet salad wasn't so good - tostada has black beans which I disliked. But my friends loved it - steak was super tender - Duck leg cant go wrong with it read more

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We've wanted to visit Barley Swine, and after receiving their Michelin star - we just couldn't put it off any longer. This isn't just a meal - it's an experience. I figured among the courses - there may be one less favorable- but each thing is more delicious than the last - if possible. By the time we got to the dessert- my partner and I looked at each other and began giggling upon taking a bite. No words were needed. It was pure joy. Now, I couldn't possibly describe each dish in the detail deserved as each treat was such an elevated expression of something familiar. I can assure you - the cost for the time you spend and quality of each bite will have your dopamine receptors in high gear. Food and service is impeccable. read more

Barley Swine, recommended by Bourdain. I was impressed. We chose the $95 Chef's tasting menu, featuring inventive dishes with local ingredients. Service had some ups and downs, but highlights like wheat berries with kohlrabi and smoked oyster and crispy chicken skin with deviled egg stood out. read more

Barley Swine - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been wanting to experience the chefs tasting for years and finally had a chance for our anniversary. They did bring Champaign for an anniversary gift. However, the f was good, but not phenomenal, for the cost. We sat for 3 hours, which is about 1.5 hours longer than expected. I honestly don't think I would go back and 100% prefer Odd Duck. I wish I could rate this 3.5 stars. read more

Barley Swine - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Always love Barley Swine! Since moving back to Austin we've come here regularly for the changing seasonal menu and incredible drinks pairing. The team is always welcoming and nice, love that there are women and queers in the kitchen! Food is excellent and exciting to try. We also recently joined the wine club which has given us monthly interesting varietals to checkout. read more

Pricey as hell but worth every penny. I've only been three times but I have never been disappointed in the food. Quality ingredients, creative dishes, did I mention delicious???? Save up your quarters for a year and get your butt on into Barley Swine. The 30 minutes at the coinstar turning in your change will be worth it. read more

Had our first experience at Barley Swine and thought it was one of the best meals I've had. The tasting menu, all pre-defined, was varied and 9/10 with the exception of some pancetta that was tough and chewy. The snapper and crudo were fantastic, as was the duck and steak. The setting is in a nice strip center where they've walled off the parking lot to create a little patio. It would have been perfect it a tiny bit more secluded from Burnet or with some greenery. My only reason for not 5* is that I guess I'm still a little surprised with how $$$$ the meal was relative to others I've had. This smashed our "record" from Lenoir, Uchi, and Juniper, even with equivalent wine pairings. It was a terrific meal, but not sure I see us going back but every other year at $160+ pp and rising. read more

Barley Swine - Tasting menu - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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One of the best meals I had in 2022! Service was incredible and each of the dishes was so unique. We got the foie gras supplement which was 10/10. Absolutely no critiques other than how full I felt at the end. If you're on the fence about coming here, just do it!! read more

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Barley Swine... oh, Barley Swine! I think I love you! I've been here twice. First time was about a month ago and then a couple of days ago for my birthday. I went for happy hour (bettr known as swine time) both times. They've got 3 draft cocktails and a bunch of beers on special. The draft cocktails are usually $10/11 but they are $7 during Swine Time. I think I like the tangerine queen better than the daquiri but both were very good! They had 5 food items on their Swine Time menu. I have tried all of them except for the ice cream! They were all very good! Smoked fish salad, leek mousse, savory cereal | 6 Rabbit & Pork larb, butter lettuce, almonds |4 Aged Akaushi beef rib meat, fried egg foam, broccoli | 8 Fried chicken, fish bone caramel, pickles | 12 Chocolate pecan chunk ice cream, caramel | 3 Parking: the first time I came, there was complimentary valet. This last time, valet wasn't there. A few of my friends mentioned that they parked in the back because they couldn't find any parking in the front around 6pm. Barley Swine may be hard to find when you're driving on Burnet Rd. Look for Lick's ice cream. They are right next door. I can't wait to go back to try other items that are not on the Swine Time menu! read more

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This is by far the best restaurant I have ever been to. The food truly is amazing, however I won't write much on it as there is literally 1000+ raving reviews below mine, far more descriptive. I will speak upon their customer service though. From the very beginning, while placing reservations, service has been top notch. We have a nut allergy and they reached out to us personally to clarify details the same day. When we got there, the hostess knew exactly who we were, our allergies, and that we were there on a special occasion. It's a small detail, but shows they have an eye for it and care. We sat at the bar so our waiter was also the bartender. Aaron was amazing. I don't know how he's able to serve us, while making drinks for the rest of the restaurant, and be able to hold a conversation with us. We never felt neglected. And during peak time, we never noticed a wait between each dish. The only thing I will say about the food is this place truly is unique and on a caliber of its own. I feel like more times than not, when I try a restaurant, I leave feeling like I could make some sort of rendition of it at home. This place is not that because you would not even know where to begin. The flavors and combinations are from planet Mars. Things you never thought were possible or even could exist do. It truly is an experience. I recommend this place with no reservations. read more

We were so lucky we were able to get a same day reservation. Everyone's so nice. They have private parking and complimentary valet. Not ideal for kids but they allowed our 5 year old to come. We reserved for 3 but informed them that only 2 will be dining. We are so grateful for this accommodation. There is a $50 fee for reservation They have a prefixed menu and choice of wine tasting or cocktails. I did the wine tasting and my husband ordered 2 cocktails For the course, the first course was a 4 bite sized dishes. The mushroom chip was my favorite! 2nd course was the yellowtail crudo which was so good as well. The trout , which was the 3rd was just ok. Cooked perfectly but flavorful wise was plain. The 4th dish was the dick breast. I am not a fan of dick but this was nice especially the crispy crust. The last savory dish was the ribeye. It's a good serving for a tasting menu and also was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The last two were desserts, the peach sorbet and tres leches. They were good but didn't stand out as the main courses. We ordered some supplements as well, the black river caviar and the shiitake dumplings. Both are flavor bombs and treats to the palate. Highly recommend this place read more

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My wife and I went here to celebrate my birthday! I thought the menu online looked interesting and I love a good tasting menu, so why not? I will preface this by saying I have eaten at several Michelin starred restaurants from Quince to Alinea and a few places in Paris. I mention that to put this review into perspective when comparing to other restaurants that get lots of acclaim and accolades. Barley Swine is one of the best meals I have ever had. It is a great price for the type of ingredients, the quality of ingredients and the overall experience. I thought each course was really well thought out and were all amazing. The amuse-bouche was INCREDIBLE. I genuinely think there were several courses and bites at Barley Swine that were tastier and had more depth of flavor than courses at Grant Achatz's Alinea. I typically hate comparing restaurants, especially because it is subjective, but I was that impressed with Barley Swine. The service was also top notch. The servers all worked as a team, my glass was never empty, new cutlery was brought out after each course, and they explained each dish well. I 100% think if the Michelin Guide existed in Austin, TX today that Barley Swine would have at least 1-star hands down. This restaurant is worth a detour. read more

Wonderful food and ambiance. the staff is friendly and helpful. Certainly deserving of its recently awarded Michelin star.

Came here for dinner and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect, but I ended up loving everything we ordered! We ordered & shared: -Aged beef tartare -Grilled sweet potato -Beet panzanella -Shiitake dumplings -Blue crab gratin -Kimchi octopus -Smoked goat -Fried duck leg -Grilled beef Bavette -Pork shoulder steak And for dessert we got the carrot sorbet and the bourbon budino. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be a tie between the grilled octopus and the shiitake dumplings. The carrot sorbet sounds gross in theory but actually tastes nothing like how you think it'll taste! Service was attentive and friendly. Would love to be back and try their menu offerings in another season! read more

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How do you bring out plate after plate that's better than the last? Y'all. This place is UNREALLLLLL. Seriously. I've eaten all across the US. This is HANDS DOWN the best meal I've ever had. Every. Single. Thing. Was. BANANAS. Like the depth of flavor, the perfect cook, the perfect marriage of flavors - this is NEXT LEVEL. I've been wanting to come here for a while but never had an occasion. Today, I was looking for a "last cheat" meal of 2020 and I wanted to do it right. I called last minute to see if they could accommodate my non-dairy restriction short notice and they said they could! COVID precautions enforced, the staff is insanely friendly. And the entire atmosphere is warmed and relaxed. These people are MACHINES. It's been really cool to watch them cook and work together. Totally relaxed and completely in control. And the relaxedness shines in the food - prepared carefully with love and just joy man. The tamale with the shrimp, the mushroom dumplings, the duck and YO THAT PRIME RIB. Seriously out of this world. Like, left me speechless. I unashamedly ate the rest of the sauce on its own. Please please please come see for yourself! This is a GEMMMMM in our back yard!! 1937482729/10 read more

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Probably the best food I have ever ate!! We did the tasting menu!! We loved their yellowtail!! read more

Barley Swine - tuna! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Excellent as always! The first thing I would like to mention is the questionnaire when making your reservation. I love being able to let them know about food allergies and intolerance up front. Location is small and comfortable. Staff is kind and attentive. Course explanations are perfect. Food is always impressive. Even the timing of the courses is excellent. Only possible complaint is the difficulty getting in and out of the parking lot but that's really not the restaurants fault. read more

On Saturday, I was still able to get a reservation for 2 at 6:00. Score. We were seated as soon as we arrived. The setting is upscale and trendy, with nice lighting and pickled everything on the shelves. All the tables are squeezed tightly together, but that makes the people-watching great. They recommended 2-3 dishes per person (small servings), but we weren't that hungry. We ordered the fried broccoli, fried chicken, radish pancake, and the chocolate pecan bar. Everything was presented beautifully. The broccoli was some of best veggies I've ever had, came with a delicious sauce. The fried chicken was too fatty. Not my favorite, but a relatively large portion. The dessert was amazing, more like a cake than an actual bar. Service was quite slow throughout. One dish at a time... I'd suggest going during happy hour to snag some great deals. The people next to us had the tasting menu, and honestly, it didn't look worth it for $95/person. Our meal for 2 only cost $60 total, not too bad. The menu is always changing, so I'll definitely come back to try some more innovative dishes! read more

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Went to Barley Swine to try their tasting menu on a Saturday night. We made reservations and chose to be seated at the bar facing the kitchen. Pros: Tasty food Great service Good drinks Complimentary Valet parking Cons: Tiny portions in the tasting menu So, the tastings were good. They got better as we went down the menu. We were sorely disappointed that our deviled egg tasting was just a dollop of egg yolk on a cracker sized chicken skin. My boyfriend was ready to go to whataburger afterwards. We figured for $10 a tasting ($95 per person), they could have served a slightly bigger dish. Ok. So now that I'm done complaining about the size of the dishes, let me tell you why I gave it a four. Every dish we had was delicious. My favorite three: corn and crab bisque, crawfish hand pie and chèvre cheesecake with basil ice cream. I'm drooling thinking of the cheesecake. I want more. They were able to accommodate my food restrictions and made all my dishes taste as good or even better than the ones on the regular tasting menu. So, in the end, we didn't end up at whataburger because surprisingly we were satisfied. Sitting facing the kitchen was a great idea. We were able to see the magic of creating these savory dishes. read more

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Haven't been here since the pandemic. The past Sunday evening we spent our 7-year anniversary here and the chef tasting was still amazing. Love the food, the service and the view of beautiful patio. read more

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Sadly the food was not what it was 5 months ago. Wine was good.. service was ok. Just not an impressive experience. Very sad to be honest.