It's everything you know and love about The Well downtown, but with more parking! That alone makes…read moreit worth driving the extra 15 - 20 minutes, honestly. Plus, there's some nice outdoor seating so you can bring your dog. I will say that the prices are more than I can justify on a regular basis, but it feels like a nice, reasonably healthy splurge. The dishes are thoughtfully composed, well seasoned, and always fresh. Avocado toast is usually a throwaway offering, but they do it right here, fully loaded with pesto, heirloom tomato, and a ton of avocado. There have been some recent changes that are a bummer though. I'm really sad that they seem to have taken the vegan chorizo and potato hash off the menu, which was simply the best brunch dish. Happy hour options are also greatly reduced, leaving very little for vegans, and I'm sorry but on what planet is $8 for pickles a good deal? I still love the place, but it's not in regular rotation.

I came here for brunch with friends and it was honestly sooo good. I love that everything is made…read morewith really clean ingredients, but still tastes super flavorful and not boring. We started with the hummus, and the vegetables that came with it were amazing!! Super fresh and actually so flavorful. Definitely not your average hummus plate. I got the steak and eggs, and the potatoes were FIRE. So garlicky and flavorful, easily my favorite part of the whole meal. I also tried the Caesar wrap which honestly wasn't my favorite, just mostly lettuce tbh. But everything else was incredible so it didn't really take away from the experience. I also tried chicken bone broth for the first time and it was so flavorful and perfect for a Sunday. The overall vibe was really bright and relaxed, perfect reset after the weekend. Loved this place so much and would definitely come back again.

Delicious pasta!! I love Patrizi's!!! I decided to come here because if you complete a class at…read morePot Daddy's they offer a free cocktail or mocktail and it's 4 minutes away! I usually go with the pomodoro but I decided to also get a half order of the Karahs Diavolo which had lemon, egg, rosemary and pando cheese it was unique but so delicious!!! Service was friendly and my order came out in about 7 minutes. The pasta itself can be expensive for what you get but worth it for a treat every blue moon! Plenty of parking at the west location

1. Service - Cashier and Wait staff were so friendly and attentive. This is a must! Order and Pay…read moreat the front before sitting down. 2. Price - $10-15 for a plate of noodles without any protein and veggies. So it can easily add up to make your plate an extra $5-$10 if you add anything to it. 3. Ambiance - this is a bar and restaurant setting. Great for hang outs with friends and family. Dress code is casual. 4. Food - I had their CARBONARA PASTA and CHICKEN ARROSTO. With a side of salad and Garlic bread. Everything was good and tasty. The noodles were fresh, thick, and different. However, it was super salty. Did I pick the wrong sauce perhaps or was the chef a bit heavy handed on the salt? 5. Cleanliness - Dining area was outdoors in the back on a cold day. Good thing they had a heating lamp near by. They managed their tables well. No dirty plates lingering around. Restrooms were not bad either. Small, but clean. SUMMARY It's great that they make fresh noodles, but $20+ for a plate of noodles is a bit much. Overly paying for salty food, I rather go to a chain Italian restaurant. Not worth the hype in my opinion.

If you're in Austin and haven't been to Farmand's Kitchen yet, you're missing out. This place is…read moresuch a gem. It's family-owned, warm, and genuinely welcoming in a way that feels increasingly rare. From the moment you walk in, you can tell they care deeply about both the food and the people they're serving. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can taste the quality in every bite -- nothing feels rushed or phoned in. The portions are generous without being over the top, and everything we've tried has been full of authentic flavor and perfectly seasoned. It's the kind of meal where you're already planning what you'll order next time before you've even finished. And Gio? Truly outstanding. He strikes that perfect balance of attentive without hovering. He knows the menu inside and out, offers thoughtful recommendations, and makes you feel genuinely taken care of. You can tell he takes pride in what he does -- he's warm, personable, and elevates the entire experience. Service like that makes a difference, and Gio absolutely delivers. What really sets Farmand's apart is that combination of incredible food and heartfelt hospitality. Austin has no shortage of great restaurants, but Farmand's Kitchen stands out because it feels personal and intentional every single time. It's one of those places we recommend immediately when someone asks where they should eat -- and we'll absolutely keep coming back.

Not particularly impressed with the interior atmosphere. It's really best for outdoor dining which…read morewas very nice. We didn't see a server for about 15 minutes and only a few people were in the restaurant. It was Noon on Friday... Hmmmm... BUT!!!!... once our pretty server got to us she was great. I was excited about the redfish sandwich, but for $22 it was very bland with hardly any seasonings or flavor. When you have to add salt and pepper that's not good. My friend had the scampi and that was better. That sourdough was awesome but it didn't need the butter spread.. because you could just sop up the scampi butter. I think over time this restaurant will do better.

My wife and I have been staying at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa for the past couple of weeks…read morewhile she recovered from surgery, and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff has consistently gone above and beyond, creating an atmosphere that truly defines hospitality. During our stay, I've had the chance to meet many of the people who work behind the scenes to make this resort feel welcoming and effortless for guests. Tonight's review is for Crenshaw's Bar & Eatery, a spot I've now visited several times during our stay. My first visit was simple -- just a quick glass of wine to unwind. The following evening, I returned for the mezze platter, which was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. Tonight, I stopped in again for a glass of pinot noir and ordered the Brussels sprouts, served with rich chunks of pork fat that elevated the dish into something memorable. Equally impressive was the service. My bartender, Cariel, was outstanding -- warm, engaging, and genuinely easy to talk with. Whether the conversation turned to sports, travel, or even Brussels sprouts, she made the experience feel personal rather than transactional. Over the past few days, encounters like this have reinforced what makes Omni Barton Creek stand out: a clear commitment to hiring people who understand service as both professionalism and connection. At Crenshaw's, guests can expect attentive, friendly service delivered with confidence and care -- a true extension of the resort's high standard of hospitality.

Crenshaw's is located downstairs at the beautiful Omni hotel. It is a casual restaurant that is a…read moregreat place to reminisce about all your great or not-so-great golf shots, to dine on their patio, or just stop by for a wonderful dinner on a cold December evening. The Omni is beautifully decorated for Christmas, and our granddaughter loved seeing all the lights and decorated Christmas trees. We recently had dinner here, and our server was so accommodating with our little human. She made sure that she received her dinner pronto, and her sealed water cup was always filled. We started with their Brussels Sprouts. They were perfectly fried and tender with pork belly, agrodolce sauce, and pine nuts. Entrée portions are large. An order of their perfectly breaded and fried fish and chips is easily shared. My Steak Frites was a perfectly cooked medium/rare with a green peppercorn sauce. Do not sleep on their Texas chili with chopped brisket, served with jalapeño cornbread. They offer a full bar featuring some excellent local brews and specialty cocktails. I highly recommend the "Elevated" Margharita. Parking can be an adventure, especially if you are arriving at night. We parked by the hotel entrance near the fitness center and walked through the hotel following the signs to the main lobby. Reservations are recommended but not required. We did not have reservations and were seated immediately.

Really enjoyed my turkey salad. Definitely will be back! The salad was fresh and filling.read more

A $20 SALAD MADE WRONG!!! Apparently their kitchen staff can't read…read more So I decided tried this place because it's always busy and within walking distance to my house. I was really craving a great salad, so I decided to go in. At first you walk up and order, and then the clerk at the front, like all other places turns the screen around and says "One last question", and then stares at you, while you read their 3 tipping options. So you're standing there, guilted into tipping, by an individual that only pressed a couple of buttons, only to have the kitchen get your order wrong. At an establishment like this, it would be nice if you could tip at the end, after the whole experience, instead of out of obligation at the beginning, because you have an individual begging for it. Anyways. So after I ordered I waited, only to get a $20 salad that had 4 small pieces of chicken and with the Miso dressing which I didn't order. I ordered the Lemon Avocado Vinaigrette which came with no snap peas, when I ordered extra. Then when I finally was able to flag someone down and tell them what had happened, she said "Ok" and went back and got a bowl of snap peas. No "I'm sorry" or "Let us remake it" I wouldn't have had them remake it because I hate wasting food.....but what I hate more is feeling like crap, undervalued and unappreciated. Where was the customer service? If you want a great salad, go here......but don't expect to get what you ordered, after you've been strong armed into tipping, and when you bring it up, expect an eye roll like you're inconveniencing them. I think I'll be taking all my Rollingwood women's group friends, to the new spot for a try......Sweet Green in the HEB parking lot.....or I'll go into HEB and buy a whole rotisserie chicken for $6 and a bag of salad for another $4 and go enjoy two salads at home. For such a casual place, y'all sure act uppity, entitled and as if, you're serving Grey Poupn on top of a Grade A slab of Prime Rib.

As an unapologetic East Coast pizza snob, I usually approach Texas pizza with a massive amount of…read moreskepticism. I've spent my life chasing the perfect crust, comparing everything from the legendary pie shops in Manhattan to the pristine corner slices in Pittsburgh. I didn't think Austin could pull off truly authentic pizza. I was dead wrong. Baldinucci is absolute sorcery. The moment I took a bite of their Roman-style pizza, I was instantly thrown back to the tiny, narrow pizzerias I stumbled into in Italy. It has that exact, hyper-specific airy crunch that is so incredibly hard to replicate outside of Europe. The dough is clearly fermented with patience. It's light, shatteringly crisp on the bottom, and has those beautiful, irregular air pockets that give it a pillowy structure without ever feeling heavy. Let's talk about the sauce, because that's where most places fail. It isn't that sugary, paste-heavy stuff you find at standard joints. It is vibrant, bright, and tastes intensely of sun-ripened tomatoes and clean olive oil. It is remarkably fresco; striking that perfect balance where the acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese without overwhelming the palate. The vibe inside the West Lake spot is casual and unpretentious, but they take their craft seriously. Food service is streamlined and efficient; you order at the counter, and they pop the slices back into the oven so they land at your table screaming hot. The staff is genuinely proud of what they're slinging, and they should be. If you are an East Coast transplant drowning in a sea of mediocre pies, do yourself a favor and get over to West Lake. It's the real deal. PS: The gelato flavors are also sorcery. However, a review of their gelato is for another time. I must continue to savor the pie for now.

In a city filled with amazing pizza joints, Baldinucci is definitely near the top of the list…read more Located in West Lake Hills, I was pleasantly surprised by just how many pizza options they offer. They're especially known for their Roman-style pizza so I highly recommend giving it a try. As for flavors, you really can't go wrong but the standouts for me were the Potato, Chicken Parm and Lasagna slices. They also serve calzones, New York-style pizza, gelato and wine, so there's truly something for everyone. The pizza is priced by the slice, which makes it easy to mix and match like I did, though you can also order a full pie. I will say this definitely isn't cheap pizza, but you're absolutely paying for quality ingredients and incredible flavor. I ended up taking mine to go, but they do have a few tables inside and outside if you want to dine in. With plenty of parking, fast service and mind-blowing flavors what more could you ask for from a pizza spot?

Truly outstanding breakfast venue. First time at this restaurant. Was worth the 20 minute drive and…read morepaying to park, although they give you a discount when you check out. On parking. Sat inside. Has a very modern, clean, well laid out, upscale diner feel, with comfortable booth seating (and an outdoor area too that was spacious, but not appealing to me on a reasonably warm, somewhat humid day). Let me get right to it. Everything I ate was A++. The five of us shared a pancake, which was extremely fluffy and tasty, with melted butter. I did not have the French toast, which looked inviting, but a sugar overload. I also did not try the homemade pop tart that everyone said was very good. My latte with whole milk, served hot, was delicious. I went simple -- had two eggs, with bacon, potatoes, and toast. This was a memorable breakfast with ordinary ingredients that was prepared in an exceptional manner and perfectly seasoned. There's not much more that I can say, other than when you can make the ordinary taste special you're doing something extremely right! Our primary server, see photo, was delightful and efficient. Fellow that brought the food was also friendly. Presentation was excellent, even though fairly simple. Prices were extremely fair for the quality of the food in my opinion. I completely understand why you need reservations. Truly outstanding breakfast!

Food is great. The menu feels a little stale but everything is executed nicely. The restaurant is…read morefreezing. It's all summering AC blast inside. I asked the staff to turn it down and I was told by the gentleman the temp was set to comfortable. Then he mentioned outside seating. I reminded him we were inside and the ac is cold and it's going to make our food cold. Eat quickly because those breakfast items don't last under ac blast. How did you your cold eggs? Oh, you didn't.

The location and ambiance are great. Service is good as well. Unfortunately something happened to…read morethis place 6-7 years ago and it's never quite recovered. This is the third time I have come here and the food was awful. The bruschetta has gone from being an amazing array of tastes to this sad Soviet Union dish. The goat cheese was a sad amount, the salmon was sparse and salty like gefilte, the prosciutto looked grey. My crispy chicken sandwich was uninspired, cold and tasted like I was eating out of a food truck during my lunch break. My friends sandwich was Cuban and was soggy and wet and cold the meat looked gray. Last time I was here I ordered a pizza the crust was wet and soaked with grease. This is not a cheap fast food place so then the question we have to answer is why is the food served like this and what can be done to rescue this staple of the west lake hills. Please fix this. You are breaking our hearts.

Some Yelp friends and I decided to grab a bite to eat after the Yelp event. We wanted to stop at…read moreplace that everyone enjoyed. After toying around with a number of selections we ended up at The Grove on Bee Caves (very close to the Yelp event). The Grove have multiple locations around town including one Cedar Park and on Spicewood Springs Road. The venue is quite beautiful on the outside patio with clear Christmas lights strung strategically through the trees. We opted for the warmth of seating inside. Interestingly, 3 of us ordered bruschetta boards, whereas one Yelp friend ordered a healthy salad (good for her!) I ordered the salmon, Italian sausage and pear with fig boards. I was only able to eat two. I also had a glass of prosecco and half of a glass my friend could not drink. A couple of friends had wine flights. Both the food and drink was very satisfying. John, our server, was pleasant and attentive. It was fun catching up while dining at The Grove.

Fantastic food and service the entire place is friendly and clean. They went above and beyond the…read moreordinary. I just wish we had a place like this close to home. Justin, our waiter is a great guy and you need to ask for him if you are in the Bee Cave area

Delicious food and even better service! The best Bloody Mary I've had! 10/10 would recommend!read more

Jack Allen's was delicious. We met friends for dinner, and such a fun night! We had a selection of…read moreappetizers, including the pimento cheese. So, so good. They have a great beer, wine, and cocktail selection. They also offer mock tails. Our server offered recommendations when asked and was so helpful. It was clean, a lovely atmosphere and a great place for dinner with friends or for a date. We will definitely be back.

Jack Allen's: where the aroma hits you before the menu does…read more Walk in and you're greeted by the unmistakable scent of pimento cheese, old wood, and what I can only assume is yesterday's happy hour still hanging around. But the real tragedy is they removed the one thing that kept me coming back: the spinach Gorgonzola ravioli. Creamy, savory, and somehow the thing standing between me and a lifetime ban from ordering here again. Bring back the ravioli. Until then, I'll just be over here mourning a pasta dish longer than is reasonable -- like my last bad boyfriend.