I attended my first Supper Friends this past Saturday eve. I really enjoyed the environment,…read morewelcome drink, and food! The friends I went with had been there several times before and spoke highly of the experience. The appetizers consisted of oysters, Brie crostini's, and prosciutto wrapped butternut squash! I enjoyed the nicely spiced seafood gumbo, gulf fish, and a few bites of the sweet King cake. I was able to bring some leftovers home too so I could enjoy it again! The owner was there and I think he got the baby in the cake. :-) You can order additional drinks while there and we were recommended a very nice red wine that went well with the meal. I'm so glad I got a check to check it out and look forward to trying it again hopefully this year!

Supper Friends at Swoop House is an Austin institution when it comes to pop up dinners. We have…read morebeen going for many years, maybe ~9 years since our first dinner here! And we keep on coming back. It is fun, delicious and the ambiance inside the house and the gardens is optimized for enjoyment! Supper Friends offers a themed meal (usually dinners, sometimes brunch). It is normally a 5 course prefix menu that is carefully thought out. I'm particularly fond of their passed appetizers - they usually have 3 different types of delicious bites - that you can nibble on as you wait for guests to arrive and dinner to get served. There's an option to pair your meal with wines. The staff there is amazing from the wait staff, the sommelier, the chef, owner (including his family) - all very attentive and friendly! We would like to see more dinners offered. Our last dinner there was a couple of months ago and we've been waiting for the next event since! We can't wait to go back!

Why go to any old bar when you can go straight to Broadway? The Broadway Sing-Along Bar is a…read morelimited time pop-up that combines the best of cocktails and karaoke, specifically featuring show tunes from your favorite theatrical performances. It's here in Austin only until early August, so don't miss your chance to be a headliner! Taking over Wanderlust Wine temporarily, there's easy street parking all around. The food is provided by Wholly Cow Burgers, so if you're hungry, expect a basic selection of patties and fries. There's at least a Beyond burger for us vegans. The drinks are fun and thematic, leaning on the sweet and fruity side with many spritzers and sparkling wine combos. Go with friends, don't take yourself too seriously, and you'll have a great time!

My friends and I had a great time at this event! The performances slayed.. the queens that actually…read moreknew the words to the songs they lip synched that is. The drinks were delicious. I guess my beef with the experience is you don't advertise a brunch and say to go next door to the food truck for food. We had a great time but I wouldn't do it again.

I picked this spot initially because I wanted to support the LGBTQ community at a time what hate is…read morebubbling over. I also was being devious, knowing that they would not initially be overwhelmed by the outside appearance, very rustic, seemingly 1920s neon sign.... but inside, wonderful. Our table was ready on arrival, they had even arranged for us to use an alternate entrance right next to our seating to better accommodate one in our party who uses a wheelchair. The server was delightful and attentive. And all five of us loved our apps and entrees. Everything was very fresh, beautifully presented and, well, scrumptious. We especially enjoyed having "family" sides that could be shared. At first glance, the menu seems rather limited. But the chef has created a masterful offering that covers just about anyone's pallet. No one said, "there's nothing here for me." All-in-all, this is a great place for a special dinner!

I'm usually unimpressed with the Austin food scene. The scenery and the service is honestly just…read moreamazing. The Jacoby Beef Hash may have been one of the best breakfast items I have ever had. 9.8/10 Tater tots were very nice with the manchego cheese and potato combo... chefs kiss. Perfectly fried just get extra sauce. 9.1/10 The strawberry cake was delicious. I have no notes, just get it. 9.8/10 Overall 9.5/10 I don't like showing Austin love because the whole city is overrated now and days, but this place does brunch right.

Visited the much-hyped Barbie pop-up restaurant, and... meh. The pink decor was cute (great for…read morepics, I guess), but the food was overpriced and forgettable. My "sparkling" wine arrived completely flat. Felt more like a cheap themed diner than a luxurious Barbie dream. Fun for one Instagram post, but not worth the price or the wait. Wouldn't go back. **2/5 stars** - Barbie would *not* approve.

Step inside the shadows where @blacklagoonpopup is a Halloween dream dressed in spiderwebs and…read morefluorescent green fog. Transforming the interior and outer patio of King Bee, every detail drips with gothic glam, from poison-black cocktails to bone-chilling decor. Cocktails are eerily good, especially the Creature's Curse, which is like a riff on an Old Fashioned, sweet and earthy, rich and somehow refreshing, served out of a crystalline skull, of course. To match the darkness in your soul, try the Midnight Forever, a surprisingly savory vodka sour with notes of black sesame and miso leading the way. Catch it while it's still haunting us, now through October 31st...

I had the pleasure of hosting a large Austin singles mixer on Christmas at this venue. The owner…read morewas extremely professional, kind, and understanding when it came to planning the mixer. I work and defeating long hours, so I am not always the best at communicating plans or changes. However, the owner was patient, understanding, and helped me masterfully plan this large event. The staff was also extremely professional. They prepped in advance for the mixer and had a reserved table ready. They were quick and diligent in catering to over 100 guests and went above and beyond in welcoming everyone who attended on Christmas. Words cannot describe how much I highly I recommend The Eleanor and Miracle on 5th Street for events and as a bar. One more thing I would like to highlight is the diversity of the staff, which I truly appreciate. As a Black woman, diversity is extremely important to me, and there are some downtown bars that lack it. However, this bar goes above and beyond. I saw people who look like me, women, and even LGBTQIA+ staff members. The team is not only diverse and welcoming, but it is clear that they love where they work. They all looked happy and treated my guest special on Christmas. Thank you, Eleanor, for being an amazing bar and for taking such great care of an Austin community on Christmas.

Finally checked this place out with a friend and thought it was overall a solid experience. Very…read moreexpensive, but solid. The entry fee was about $12 and the drink I got was $30. I couldn't really justify getting a second drink at that price, but the one I did get was actually noticeably great -- really a very well-crafted drink, that had me looking up the ingredients later in the night curious on how they made it. I went on a Sunday night and it was slow but lively. I don't think I'd go at a peak time with the extremely long lines that form, but it made a cozy date spot.

I checked this place out due to a special they were having. I can't recall the Vietnamese name but…read moreit's a fried rice cake and egg dish! I really liked it but I do wish the rice cake was crispier--we did pre order and I'm not sure if that impacted the texture. My husband got the broken rice dish which I thought was good but he prefers a traditional, non-rib style. This place is a big hidden in Springdale General and occupies a small corner. I hadn't been in this area for a hot minute but it's developed into quite a bustling food court with other small businesses to check out around the area. Their menu is small but follow on Instagram for any special dishes!

Had the pork belly vermicelli and it was 10/10. Would order again. Service is fast and seating is…read morefood court style. Coming back for the wings !!

What can I say? Affordable prices. Knowledgeable sales person that welcomes any question about…read morecare. Easy to shop their solid inventory. Would suggest to anyone. I've been back twice in as many days. Citronella, flowering plants, herbs? Banana plant. Excited to have this quality of plants available and to support a local spot that cares.

As someone new to Austin, I was completely lost when it came to landscaping--until I found Urban…read moreGardens. I called over 20 places and their services and prices were unmatched. From the very beginning, they handled everything I needed with urgency, care, and a level of professionalism that's hard to come by. What truly set them apart was how they took the time to educate me throughout the process, never trying to upsell, only offering thoughtful, honest guidance. Every single person I interacted with was warm, personable, and genuinely helpful. Their team is incredibly efficient and clearly dedicated to delivering nothing short of premium service. Customer service is a top priority for me, and Urban Gardens absolutely delivered--10/10 across the board. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Firstly, I want to say, I love this concept for a coffee pop-up, it's unique, mobile, and great for…read moresomeone wanting to get their name out there. I got the jasmine cold brew and it was tasty, but I do wish the jasmine flavor came across stronger. My friend got the osmanthus latte and mentioned that she similarly would have liked the flavor of the drink to be stronger. However, something that we had to remember was that the floral taste was competing with the taste of coffee and milk, so it was diluted. This could have attributed to the light floral flavor that we got, but it did leave us wanting more. I did get to try a sip of the five spice mocha and while some mentioned that it was hot pot mixed with coffee, I found it to be the perfect mix of spices that had a nice seasonal aspect to it (move aside pumpkin spice), which was wonderful! If you like spiced drinks, I would highly recommend trying this one.

Love to support Asian owned businesses and this place was just lovely. I was expecting an ourdoor…read morestall but they actually set up inside an apartment complex and there's some seating and AC so that was a nice bonus. It's located right in the middle of UT so parking might be an issue. We got the matcha and I add jasmine syrup. It was not overly sweet at all and I love that they have such unique syrup flavors: jasmine, barley and osmanthus... They also have sesame ice cream matchagato that I really want to try as well... The people running the place are kind. Would def come back.

Met some friends to check out this pop up pirate theme bar in downtown Austin. The decorations were…read moreamazing! We enjoyed the cocktails and the food. I tried the Siren's Song (yum) and Spirit of the Sea (good but bit too briney). We liked the coconut shrimp. The fish dip but it didn't come with enough banana chips to finish it and when we asked for more, they first side we had to buy a whole other side of them but when we showed them they left the little desiccant pouch in the chips they gave us extra for free. The charcuterie board was really well presented and much bigger than we thought it would be! The fish sticks were a little chewy and didn't taste too fresh. They brought us the popcorn by mistake but I still snapped a photo of it. :-) Overall a fun experience with great decorations, but I suggest asking for a table with more room to move around. We had to squeeze in and out of the table trying not to trip over our stools, knock into a wall or into the very loud people in the table just behind us.

The atmosphere and drinks were all great! I loved all of the different themed drinks and glassware…read more I recommend getting there before nightfall as the wait at the bar increases significantly once the night crowd rolls in. After around 8:30 pm on a Friday we were waiting in like for around 20 mins per drink. The staff were all friendly and helpful! You can make a reservation (we did), which made getting in easier, but they do reserve half of their tables for walk in's. We were in the front near the bar, which was quite noisy. The back room was much quieter and darker, if you're looking for a place to have more quiet conversation. Our group tried most of the cocktails, which were all very tasty. We also got the coconut shrimp and potato pancakes. The food portions were very small (only about 6 shrimp and 3 pancakes) for the price, but that's what you get in downtown Austin. Cocktails are all $16+, again typical for downtown. This was a fun special occasion place for a weekend night!