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    Ebisu Japanese Restaurant

    4.2 (467 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Briana N.

    Made a reservation, and we were able to get a private room, and had such a great time at Ebisu! The servers were quick and so friendly. And the food was delicious!

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    Cinzia L.

    I've been going to Ebisu since they opened. Their sushi selections just keep getting better and better and now they have an all you can eat sushi option. They have great cocktails. Must try their lychee coconut mojito. Delish!

    Mia G.

    Okay guys you see the pictures the quality of sushi is undeniable it's delicious . I've ordered uber eats from them twice now I think . Now I say that to say if you love wasabi ........idk what's going on with the wasabi here but it's bland like no spice no kick nothing I put the entire tablespoon in my soy sauce and literally tased nothing . The sushi isn't cheap so tbh if you're particular on your meals it can ruin the experience a bit .

    Fried cheesecake

    So YUMMMY highly recommend, service is always great and food always comes out in a timely manor. Always willing to make changes to your order if you ask them. Very kind!!! Restaurant very clean and looks pretty

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    Scarlett T.

    First time dining here and we had made reservations through yelp but the restaurant were unable to locate our reservation. Luckily I had saved and screen shot the reservations made so the hostess still honor it to seat us. The service was really fast and our waitress took care of us. I must say the low star rating is not the service because it was definitely a 5 star service. My rating is based on the food quality. Presentation was great but the sushi fish were fishy or tasteless. Which is an indicator that the fish quality is subpar or old. We had ordered the following: * 3 scallop nigiri -- 1/5 the scallop was thick but there was so much wasabi that it literally burned all of my nose hair and I had to close my eyes to bare the chew to swallow. I am a fan of wasabi but my lawd that was fire in the hole type of wasabi. So over powering that I couldn't enjoy the bit and the scallop taste was blown away. * mango tango roll - 4/5 the best roll there. I didn't think I would like the mango but. It came out to be the best roll. Unique * Cherry blossom roll - 1/5: I don't know how sushi can taste bland but this roll was. * Philadelphia roll - 1/5: fishy smell and bland * sunshine roll : 1/5 chunks of fish and looked nothing like the picture. Fishy sushi and was not good. This was the worst roll I've ever had. * 2 bluefin tuna nigiri - fishy 1/5 * 2 salmon nigiri - fishy 1/5 * coconut lychee mojito 5/5: best ever. Never had one before and it's their signature drink. So good and refreshing. Crisp and well balanced. Loved it! Do I recommend this place? Sadly no, the sushi was not good quality. If you decided to, definitely order the coconut lychee mojito because that was fire !

    Food was delicious and staff were great. Great for dates and would higly recomend it. The happy hour deal is great too. Buy 3 rolls get 1 free.

    Salmon donburi
    Jenny L.

    I ordered a sake ikura don (salmon and salmon roe rice), Ebisu roll, salmon roll, tuna roll, yellowtail roll, and a scallop roll. The fish had a noticeably fishy taste, which was a bit off-putting, and the rice on the rolls were mushy and lacked vinegar. The texture and flavor of my sushi was something I'd expect from a sushi buffet. For all my basic rolls, I was expecting a traditional maki roll, but the only one that fit that description was the tuna roll. The service and presentation were fine, but overall, the food quality didn't hit the mark for me.

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    Xia B.

    I ordered online, and was shocked that the $4.50 unagi (eel) nigiri had less than half the amount of rice that's usually balled. This is a tiny morsel and definitely not worth the price to me considering how the ingredients don't seem fresh. I also ordered a Cherry Blossom roll. I won't pay $17 for a single sushi roll like this again either. Check out the photos attached.

    Uni nigiri
    Bee B.

    Brought my parents in for some sushi after Christmas Day. We ordered the sushi boat to share and the hot Stone A5 wagyu. You get about 8 pieces of wagyu for $40. You get to do quick sears on the hot stonea and cook to your liking. My favorite bites are still the uni nigiri and chutoro tuna. It was not super busy, but wasn't empty either. Our waiter was attentive and helpful considering he was running all the tables (seemed the case). Always an enjoyable experience and my parents had a good time.

    Ebisu

    Good food and good service is so beautiful fish is so fastgoood. Good good fish good gooodgooodgoood

    Ashley M.

    Ordered through UberEats... it's was mid/but fresh. I would suggest getting eel sauce and or spicy mayo. Don't get me wrong it was delicious but it just lacked the kick that I was expecting and the 2pks of soy sauce wasn't enough and the "heart attack" did nothing but give me heart burn lol but you know cooked jalapeño really doesn't have much heat but it was good and I'd definitely order again. Reasonably priced as well.

    Ichi roll Mango Tango
    Sabrina B.

    I was sucked into this place due to their new ads before realizing I've been here. This time, it really cemented my opinion of this place. A mediocre Korean-Japanese sushi spot that doesn't differ much from the random places to get a to-go roll. First, the table was a bit sticky. It's not uncommon for these casual places to not have everything in tip-top shape, but it started the dinner off quite unpleasantly. Not a place to take a date or celebration to. My server was quite slow with taking our order, plus she spoke at such a quiet decibel that after she left, my partner turned to me and said he didn't hear a thing she had said (to which I agreed). The wait between getting water and getting our order taken was just oddly long to the point where it was just awkward seeing her walk back and forth over and over when we sat right by the place to run food with our menus stacked for a good period of time. It was just that sort of awkwardness where you get once sentence out and she's gone off before you're able to finish your full request. It might've been because she had a 6-top, but considering that table was next to us, it was just also weird to be skipped over. Our crab croquettes were.... Creamy. I suppose the title is wasn't a lie, but the consistent of the croquette is less of mashed potatoes and more of potato purée. This place also has a habit of really laying on a ton of spicy mayo and eel sauce on a ton. The ramen was a big disappointment. It's just as pricey as dedicated ramen joints but without any of the good flavor. It comes with a good amount of chashu, but the vegetables are from frozen veggie bags you'd use with fried rice and there are what seemed like previously-canned bamboo shoots. The sushi is actually the redeeming part of this place, or just generally what comes from the sushi bar. My rolls were good, and the menu has a very generous selection of American style sushi. I was really craving some specialty rolls from a place like this, and even the beef options from the bar looked really good. Overall, I'd rather have considered this place as a to-go option (which they do) since dining in wasn't very enjoyable.

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    There was a live band when I went. Service was great and the sushi was fabulous. I definitely will be back again soon.

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    It was just ok, nothing special. They had just changed owners so we'll try again. Staff was very friendly.

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    Prohibition ATX - Ambiance

    Prohibition ATX

    4.5(85 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

    I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

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    Kramers Cocktails

    3.8(8 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I had a genuinely confusing experience at Kramer's Cocktail Bar. The pricing suggests a high-end…read morecocktail bar, but the execution is the opposite. Drinks are expensive and served in what feels like miniature target brand, low-quality glasses, which makes the value proposition hard to justify the steep $14 price. The atmosphere is where it really falls apart. The space is set up like a bright, casual brunch hall rather than a cocktail bar--harsh, bright lighting, uncomfortable wooden chairs, and basic wooden square tables that don't align with the concept AT ALL. There's no food offering, yet the environment feels designed for daytime dining rather than an evening bar experience. From a design and hospitality standpoint, it's difficult to understand how this made it to opening in its current state. Even a VERY basic understanding of lighting and ambiance would suggest this setup is fundamentally mismatched--ESPECIALLY for something like a date night. If you're looking for a comfortable or intimate setting, this is NOT it. You'd honestly have a better experience sitting outside a gas station with a 6-pack of Coors Light.

    Cutest cocktail bar in this part of town…read more We originally came for the beers right next door but saw the cocktail menu and decided to check it out - they are essentially in the same building Service was great, two bartenders at the bar so the line moves quickly Beautiful indoor decor and seating area I tried the tai tai and loved it!! Cocktails are around $12-16 We live close by and are so excited this opened!

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    Uptown Lounge Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - View of bar

    Uptown Lounge Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

    4.0(10 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    I was very pleased with my dining experiences at this restaurant. At both breakfast and dinner I…read morereceived great, attentive service. And, at both breakfasts Amy made me feel especially welcome! The table came with a bottle of water for self-service, which I appreciated. The wine list was of good quality. My server at dinner was able to give me a solid recommendation for one to pair with my salmon. She was dead on with how well it complimented the fish. As for the salmon, it wasn't overly seasoned and was incredibly flaky. It was a good size as well. For breakfast, The Breakfast Plate's eggs were cooked perfectly with appropriately cooked bacon. I enjoyed the potatoes that accompanied it as well. The Buttermilk Pancakes meal was a failure though. The pancakes were gooey inside. My server, Amy, offered to have them remade, but I declined the offer. So I accepted a parfait, which was easily one of the best I've had in Austin. The granola with the berries were perfectly balanced, and the granola wasn't super chunky. Amy was 100% invested in my meal satisfaction. The dining room is quite pretty with lovely set tables. Every time I ate, I felt a tad underdressed! But they don't care if you're comfortably casual, and i saw a family with small children looking very relaxed and vacationy and they were welcome.

    This restaurant is a unique find in Austin!…read more When I was looking for a new brunch spot to try with my boyfriend, we saw that Uptown was an option online, though we had never heard of it before. That's because we later realized that it was actually the Cambria Hotel's in-building restaurant. We also realized we didn't need reservations, since we and one other family were the only ones dining in for Sunday brunch. The woman who attended to us was very friendly and accommodating. I was able to get a flavorful cappuccino and eggs benedict made vegetarian friendly. The Hollandaise sauce was swapped out for queso, which was a fun twist! All-in-all, a great brunch was had by all. The food was not the best we'd ever had in regards to other brunch places, but knowing that crowds are not a problem here makes this a great back-up spot if the other brunch places in town are backed up!

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    The Water Tank - Chicken wings and tater tots

    The Water Tank

    3.5(154 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Decent neighborhood dive bar. Though what a dive bar means in the year of our lord 2026 shows in…read morethe amenities offered here: The main feature is the beer garden. With a giant TV that anyone in the garden can see. They also have cabanas for up to 8 or so people with individual TVs in them. There is smoking in the beer garden. Dogs are allowed in the beer garden and people do bring them. The drink selection is very robust with a large selection of drafts, both cider and beer, and a decent selection of spirits. They have a frozen margarita machine There are drink and food specials in the afternoons and week nights. There is a kitchen, and a food truck near by. There is a selection of bar food (burgers, wings, fries, tots, ect) and Tex Mex. The inside is a bit small compared to the beer garden. People under 21 aren't allowed after a certain time, depending on the day.. The outdoor space is the best for a bar in the neighborhood. Good for an afternoon of day drinking.

    Had a group from work outside to watch the Saints game. Francis got the channel changed and took…read moresuch great care of us. She was fantastic. Engaged with all of us. Kept our thirst quenched and got us food when we were hungry. She even came to me when some of our crew were done. So respectful, took care of our guys and made sure we were not over served She was very talkative with us and was so classy. She is my new favorite server of all time. We will be back and will bring more of our coworkers in because of her. Thank you Francis we love you. .

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