Best smash burger I have had Fresh & flavorful…read more Chicken tenders were dry though Would come back for the smash burger every time -

I had the OG chicken slider and it exceeded my expectations by a mile! It was crispy on the outside…read moreand juicy on the inside. The slaw and sauce they put on it...man, I could eat this all day. I'm craving it as I'm writing this The bun was nice and soft like good ol southern comfort bread. The fries with special sauce were indeed special. I don't drink anymore so I know it didn't just taste this good because I was drunk I am definitely going to swing by again and I saw they were on door dash also they're open late so perfect for the late night craving also. The prices are really good too!

I was really looking forward to trying this place, and while the customer service was great, the…read morefood unfortunately didn't meet my expectations. I ordered the fried fish plate with macaroni and cheese and candied yams, plus sides of sautéed cabbage and honey butter cornbread. My total came to just over $44, so I was expecting to be impressed. After ordering, someone came to the window and explained that they needed to make more mac & cheese and it would take 45 minutes. I requested a refund for that side, but when I received my order, it was included in the bag anyway. The food looked appealing, but my first bite of fish, while crispy, was flavorless. The mac & cheese wasn't mixed well and lacked seasoning. The candied yams had too much allspice, the sautéed cabbage was bitter, and the cornbread was crumbly rather than moist. Overall, I was disappointed--especially after waiting over 30 minutes for my food, having skipped breakfast in anticipation of this meal. Based on other reviews, I can see they've served great food, but unfortunately, today just wasn't that day.

The Mac n cheese is solid, so is the cabbage. The fish was cool; but it would be nice if the…read moreincluded the tartar sauce I requested and at least a wedge of lemon but. Yes they are cool.

Wow! This place was unsuspectingly so incredible and delicious! I was in the food hall on a Sunday…read moreand there weren't many places open so opted to try this place since they were somewhat healthy. I got the quarter chicken meal and it was so much food! Definitely had leftovers, so is a great deal! The chicken was cooked so perfectly. The potatoes as well and cooked in chicken drippings too. The salad was great with the goat cheese, nuts and raisins. The sauces they serve with the chicken were the star of the show. One an aioli type sauce and the other an herby green sauce. I seriously can't wait to eat here again. Highly recommend!

I think it's great that Fareground has a French fast-casual spot in Austin. I tried their chicken…read morebaguette sandwich and had mixed feelings. The bread had good flavor, but it was a bit hard to chew. The chicken itself was okay, though it leaned a little dry. I did see them add sauce to the sandwich, but I wish there had been two to three times more because the overall sandwich still felt pretty dry. Because of that, I wasn't too tempted to try their rotisserie chicken meal, but I do like the concept and think that with some changes it would be a solid spot.

PRO TIP: If you're ordering for take-out, call the restaurant directly to place your order! When I…read morewent to go pick up my order, the cashier was graciously enough to inform me that their website is powered through DoorDash so if you order online, all the prices are unfortunately higher than their menu...so unfortunate to hear :( As for the food, I ordered the 3 Piece White Meat Chicken Plate, which came with 2 chicken breasts and 1 wing (they surprisingly give the full wing), and it comes with toast, baked beans, and cole slaw be default. You can exchange the default sides for some other options for a little extra charge. It was wonderful to see how generous the portion sizes were, including the sides! The chicken was perfectly friend and breaded in my opinion while keeping the white meat tender -- it was still like that even after I put the leftovers in the air fryer the next day. The baked beans were very flavorful and the sweetness complimented the savory chicken well. The cheer on top moment was the fact that the chicken was seasoned with a spicy seasoning so there was a bit of a subtle spicy aftertaste in each bite! I'll definitely be back again! :)

If I could give this place 100000 stars, I would. We were seated immediately and ordered their 2…read morepiece dark meat snack and plate with extra sides of baked beans, potato salad, and mac n cheese. How do they make their chicken that tender and juicy?? Also, why are the potato salad and mac n cheese the best I've ever had?? Our total came out to be ~$26, without tip. 5/5 Overall, great service, great food, and great experience! Parking is a bit hard since it's in downtown, but there is a parking garage across from the restaurant and it's only $5 for 0-2 hours, which I think is the best you can find. We also came on a Saturday around 2:30 pm. We got our food pretty quick so you can really just eat for 30 minutes and walk around downtown for a good 1.5 hours before coming back and leaving. We will definitely be back!

If you're looking for really, really good Japanese food - THIS IS IT!! Literally, quick looking and…read morejust get here as quickly as you can! Ichi Shokudo blew my expectations out of the water. You can literally smell the deliciousness from the golf park Nextdoor. The menu is stacked with some awesome options and I promise you nothing will let you down!! The parking situation was chill but we walked over from near the Zach theater to get a nice little walk in. Plenty of seats and tables to dine at. The Katsu and Gyudon bentos were phenomenal. So much flavor and plenty of food, trust me. The fried dumplings were so tasty, the miso was fantastic, and man, the katsu and Gyudon were some of the best we've had around town. I can't wait to come back and try the teriyaki! The service was fast for a cook-to-order spot. So yes, it's going to take some time for the food to come out but be patient since it'll be worth it. The workers were all so very nice and welcoming. Ichi Shokudo is definitely now one of my go-to's and will be recommending this spot to anyone and everyone!

Let me just say, I had no idea what I was ordering but came to Austin to eat random places I don't…read morehave where I live. Ordered 1 Honey Yuzu Chicken "Bento box" (split with wife) also came with small bowl of chicken soup 1 Honey Yuzu Chicken bowl (for my 9yr old) 1 Japanese fried rice "Combination" (Split with wife) 4 bottles of water Bag with chopsticks, sauces, fork/spoon/napkins and some coffee candy $50.58 I ordered this randomly just to try.....definitely worth every penny! The food was so delicious! 10 out of 10!!! Ps what ever sauce the picture is, it's good with rice, I knew the food was gonna be good when the sauce was even smiling at me!!

They had a location in San Antonio over 20 years ago on San Pedro at the former Maverick Cafe and I…read morewas impressed with them the first time I ate there. I was impressed with the chicken fried steak and the complimentary corn muffins and sweet potato biscuits. I even got a slice of sweet potato pie once near Thanksgiving. But Hoover's closed down the S.A. restaurant a few months later. No biggie. I'll just go dine at the original one in Austin. A few months later on a rainy and ugly day in Austin in March 2006 I rode the bus from downtown to here. The restaurant was huge and roomy and I got seated but had to wait a long time for a waiter and left as soon as I saw people that got seated after me got served first. A few months later I rode the bus to here and got seated and was served by a young white guy who seemed exhausted and wanted to be anywhere except work. 20 years later I found out the sad news that Hoover's last day in business would be today May 31,2026. I drove here from San Antonio and noticed how much the restaurant has changed. It got smaller inside. Maybe the 2020 pandemic had something to do with that. I got seated and waited on by a friendly black waiter and ordered an Arnold Palmer and a cup of gumbo for an appetizer which was good, hot and satisfying. For the entree I got the chicken fried steak with black eyed peas and buttered spinach. The sides were okay but the CFS was a bit tough when I cut into it. For dessert, a slice of chocolate cream pie was the perfect way to end the meal. I came here one last time last week and got here earlier than I had arrived last time. I was waited on by a Hispanic waiter who seemed friendly but I had a weird feeling he was staring at me weird whenever he left my table. For appetizer I ordered a small cornbread and 2 biscuit muffins. They no longer served the free corn muffins and sweet potato biscuits like they used to serve 20 years ago. I got the Jamaican jerk chicken and a hot sausage link with cowboy beans and coleslaw. The beans were great and the slaw was okay. The perk chicken seemed a bit dry but good and the sausage was good but not as spicy as I expected. The cornbread was good and so were the biscuit muffins that were big for just 99 cents a pop. I ordered the banana pudding for dessert and that was a good conclusion to my last meal here at Hoover's. Hoover's Cooking is an Austin original that will be greatly missed. I hope whatever restaurant that moves into this soon to be vacant space will serve good food at an affordable price and won't be like the other places on Manor that serve outrageous prices for food that is just mediocre or subpar.

Oh the sweetness of getting together with a group of friends and enjoying dang good Southern…read morecooking in the heart of Austin! We are really going to miss this place. You can't go wrong, everything on the menu is a hit. We shared appetizers, like the queso w/chips and the cornbread. I ordered the special, the hamsteak and jezebel, with sides salad, mac n cheese, and with a sausage link because why not. I had to remember to save room for dessert because the cheesecake here is amazing! I had the chocolate and cranberry cheesecake, which is worth every bite. The service is also excellent. They know they're closing but that did not stop them from taking care of our group like we were family. Our group enjoyed every bit of the experience. I hope to make it back again. This place has too many good memories and we will miss every bit of it. Get some merch!

I absolutely love Kinda Tropical--I'm there at least once a week! At this point, I've tried almost…read moreeverything on the menu, and while it's all great, my absolute favorites are the fried shrimp, chips & queso, Cuban yucca fries, and the curly fries. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, even when they're slammed, which says a lot about the level of service they provide. The outdoor patio is one of my favorite places to hang out. It's spacious and equipped with a big-screen TV, fans, and misters. On any given weekend, there's always something fun happening, from vintage markets to classic car shows. It has such a fun, laid-back atmosphere that keeps me coming back. If you haven't been to Kinda Tropical yet, you're missing out.

Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Honestly, this is NOT a place I would have…read morejust pulled into seeing it from the road! Haha... It is an old building and isn't the most inviting - ignore that feeling, turn in and give it a try! The people were super nice as we looked over the Sunday Brunch menu and placed our order at the bar. The bartender was helpful in giving us suggestions. We ordered and shared a Fried Egg Sandwich, a Griddle Burger and Cuba Yucca fries. Everything was delicious! The sauce that came with the fries was the bomb! And the food came out super fast. We sat outside and LOVED the laid back vibe. Overall, a great experience and a place we will definitely return to.