This place is a local gem. The staff is kind and helpful. The drinks are strong and delicious…read more They have several tasty food trucks to cater to different appetites. There is also a playground for the kids. Come here to support an awesome local establishment.

This is my perfect kinda place! It's a coffee shop that turns into a bar! You can stay all day with…read moreall of the drink selections (draft beer, cocktails, coffee). The Duderino is an excellent cocktail as well as the local brews. There are three food trucks that you can choose from (I like variety) and plenty of outdoor seating. It's dog friendly (outside) and kid friendly with a playground and room to play. The service and owners were very nice! My daughter got a hot cocoa and they made it warm, not hot. It's the little things!

This is such a lovely hideaway bar! The vibes are immaculate and I loved the dark moodiness of it…read moreall. We were a little lost when we first arrived because the door is quite subtle, but fortunately someone else was also entering. Our servers were all very friendly and we were seated by the manager. I highly recommend making a reservation--the only reason we got in was because another reservation for 10:00 didn't show and it was almost 20 past! The drinks were good and they have a pretty solid list of "experimentals" as well as some themed drinks for the bar. I had the Daisy and an espresso martini and enjoyed both. All in all, I think this place is great for a 1:1 or coming with a small group of 2-4 people. And our receipt came inside of a book, which added to the quirkiness of the place. Would definitely come back!

Myself and 3 other friends came in last night. Seemed pretty busy but we were still able to get a…read moretable after about 15 minutes waiting. Great menu with great flavors. Our server was very friendly and attentive. This is where things change. The bartender, asked me if i was born stupid because the door was held open for longer than he'd prefer. As our server was sitting us, we could overhear the bartender saying things about us to bar guests. Totally uncomfortable situation. We stayed for one round of drinks and left as we felt totally unwelcome due to this guys actions. Great place, but how do you run a business with rude staff like that. Also, two signature drinks, two glasses of wine shouldn't cost over $100.

Deviled eggs, steak burger, fried fish and chicken fried chicken is what we ordered. All…read morespectacular, all fresh, all delicious. Cozy and clearly popular joint. Yeah, we dig it.

This review is probably a little unfair as we were trying to get lunch during Christmas on Mercer…read more Really busy. Probably understaffed as well. Staff seemed flustered and lacked direction. Everything was slow. Bloody Mary's were not well made. The fried pickles and jalapeños were flavorless. Burger was over done. Loaded baked potato soup and salad were both good. We'll give 'em another try when they aren't so busy.

I've visited the new Garbo's location twice now since it's a bit closer to me than the original…read morespot on Parker and I have to say they've done a great job with both the interior and the service. They kept the nautical theme throughout the restaurant, which you really notice from the bar area where I sat. Service was friendly and very attentive even on a slow Sunday although though I'm guessing this location might be more of a dinner spot. There's plenty of seating both downstairs and upstairs, which makes it a good option for larger groups. As for the food I went with the Connecticut-style lobster roll since it was a warm afternoon, but the menu offers a solid variety of seafood and non-seafood options along with some delicious desserts like the key lime pie which I also got to try. Prices are definitely on the higher side as expected with quality seafood, but I had a coupon that helped offset the cost. I can't say I'd come here regularly because of the price point, but if I'm in the area and craving seafood this would easily be my go-to place.

Hey I have $200 I think I'll throw it out on the street! Oh. I can give it to Garbo's for lousy…read morefood and terrible service?! Okay! The calamari was rubbery and the portion was tiny for $17. The mini lobster roll is embarrassing. $14 for a literal "bite" of lobster. Overhyped and overpriced (Of course, what was I expecting from an "Austin, Texas Lobster Roll" restaurant??!!)

Five of us girls met up here on Friday night at 6:30. We had the most attentive and friendly…read moreserver. Three of us had arrived earlier and ordered already and our server came by to greet us two and take our drink order right away if we were ready. We were not so she gave us some time and came back. Throughout the night, she checked on us. At the end of the night, she offered to split all our checks and remembered everyone's orders and how to to accurately split the drinks. Each lady paid for an appetizer. The appetizers were all very good though I would say there are limited gluten free options. The girls shared the Tempura Cauliflower. It looked really good and apparently was also delicious but unfortunately not gluten free. The Charcuterie Board with cheese, salami, pepperoni, and smoked salmon was yummy, as were the brussel sprouts and chicken kabobs. The server said the marinade was not gluten free but I decided to eat it anyways. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well. I really liked the brussel sprouts too. The Dirty Martinis and Paper Plane were great. My friend had the Cucumber cocktail but opted for soda water instead of Sprite and she said it was really good. It looked pretty. The restaurant offers a nice vibe for hanging out and has a great selection of cocktails, wines, and food. I didn't get a chance to try an entree but I'm sure they are good. We had the best server so I'd say this place is a winner.

What a great place to celebrate a birthday! They presented music, singing and Bread Pudding with a…read moreSparkler to the Birthday guest. Everyone enjoyed the outstanding and delicious food and drinks. The service was also first rate. Best part was the ambiance! Everyone was super friendly and sound level was perfect. Allowing us to enjoy our conversations and good times. This is now our favorite Lakeway Restaurant. Please open for lunch so that we can enjoy you more often!

I visited Desert Door on my bachelor party as part of an Nola tour company tour and really loved…read moreit. The cocktails were outstanding, the environment sitting outside was great, and the service was terrific. No one from my party had tried sotol before and our server Stacey was so helpful and friendly walking us through it and making great recommendations. We all had a really terrific time, I loved the drinks and would definitely go back.

Such a fun vibe here for a nice afternoon. The flight of cocktails is so unique to be able to try…read moresome different options. Live music on the patio was a nice touch. We will be back for sure!

Such a fun speakeasy to find and get into! Reservations are necessary so you can get the code to…read morethe gate. It's also a small place, which makes it intimate. I would have loved a little couch instead of the high top table we got. Probably would have stayed longer if we had a more comfortable spot to relax and converse. Would be a really cute spot for a date night if you get a couch. Wasn't too loud. Our waitress didn't know the menu really well, but the drinks were good. Cute presentation and unique flavor combos. I'd recommend hitting this spot for a pre-game drink before heading off for some downtown fun!

Here Nor There is a cool, intimate speakeasy that makes you feel like you've stepped into another…read moreworld through its storybook-style menu and delicious cocktails. The entrance is tucked away in a gated alley, and you'll need a reservation to receive the gate code. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed with complimentary prosecco. Every drink we tried was fantastic, and you can tell the bartenders put a lot of care and creativity into each cocktail. I highly recommend the Milk & Honey and the Wildflower Highball. Toward the end of our visit, the staff surprised me with a complimentary Desert Water for my birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made my night even more memorable!

Cool, Quirky little bar, surrounded by open-late food trailers surrounding an outdoor patio thing…read more Good drinks, fairly reasonable prices (post-Covid). Leah and Eric are genuinely cool cats. Go drink there, and tip them good.

Met a friend here on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I was happy that it wasn't overcrowded - one of us…read moredid have to utilize the add-on parking in the back. There are plenty of different seating options but very few seats inside. The place is chill, ordering drinks took some time even with no rush. Seems like they have some pre-mixed type of cocktails. Honestly, neither of us liked our drinks much. We actually left it behind. The food truck is nice to have though we didn't get to try. Happy that South Austin is finally seeing some nice spacious outdoor hangout spots.