Went here for the first time in May during their Cinco De Mayo Margarita Month promotion. It was…read morepacked on a weekend and had a fun vibe. We got the discounted margaritas at the bar and I think they were only $7 each. We really liked them! It was hard to find a spot to stand let alone sit since it was so busy. Eventually we got a spot on a couch inside. A company was hosting a party with a buffet and when their event was up they offered the other guests to enjoy what was left of the buffet. We had chips, salsa, tacos, and tuna poke! It was so good! We will definitely come back to eat here. Fun random Saturday!

Super chill rooftop in the aloft hotel on Congress…read more Food: N/A Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no walk-in only Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Liked the casual relaxed vibe in a rooftop so didn't have to be fancy - Mix of ages - Plenty of seating - Cute white lights hanging - Could go full party drink mode or relax with a few - Have water jugs out so you can fill your own Midlights: - Order at bar line can be long and not many working behind it but then saw waiter coming around when was seated - Drinks just ok--there more for vibes Lowlights: - Didn't get to try the tacos since we were off to have a meal after

Food: Absolutely DELICIOUS! We went for brunch and couldn't stop raving. The grits have to be…read morethe best I've had. The green chili macaroni's and cheese- YUM!! Everything I tasted was soooo good. Beef medallions were amazing. Desserts were impressive too. Ambiance: there were a lot of people but you could still carry a conversation without raising your voice. We had a 15 minute wait but we came without reservations at 10:30an Waitstaff is super friendly and host was great

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

Wife and I were looking for some breakfast for our stay in Austin and we came across this place on…read moreyelp. When we walked into the Marriott we were greeted by a kind employee in the lobby who walked us over to the restaurant. We had a wonderfull waitress in Heaven and when the wife wanted the fresh pressed juice with a shot of vodka on the side she made it happen :) . For the first time I went non-alcoholic! That green juice was so good I had another. Now for the food: Deviled eggs, crab croquettes, grilled cabbage salad and shrimp tacos all pleased the palate! This was a great breakfast and it was nice to see the manager go over to the patrons to see that we were all taken care of. Iff you are in Austin please swing thru for good food and great service!

We sat on the patio. There's a construction site next to it, along with street and car noise, but…read moreit wasn't overly disturbing. Our server didn't give us time to settle in, look over the menu, or enjoy our drinks and appetizers at our own pace. We felt like he wanted to rush through the service, and when we asked for a bit more time, he seemed annoyed. The prices are high for the quality and portion sizes you get, even for a hotel restaurant. We ordered the burrata and spicy tuna bruschetta -- both were good, especially the bruschetta. Our party also ordered the filet mignon, Scottish salmon, and rotisserie chicken. The steak was overcooked. The salmon was good, while the chicken looked pale and had an okay flavor. The key lime pie had a very hard crust (possibly stale?), and the sorbet was just okay. Overall, the service was not as welcoming as we expected and made us feel rushed to finish. The prices also do not feel proportionate to what you get. I don't think we would come back, especially with so many other options around.

Was so wonderful to bring out of town friends here. I've moved to South Austin so it's a pretty…read moregood hike up here. But SO worth it. The complimentary pimento cheese spread was so good. Dinner was not rushed and came out in a great speed. Our waitress was so friendly and none of our drinks were ever empty. It was a little more noisy than usual but it was a Friday night was well with many large parties. I had the charizo stuffed pork tenderloins with smashed taters and area fresh grilled vegetables. The wonderful thing about Jack Allen's besides the taste of the food is that they source locally. My friends both has the New York strip fried steak. They loved it. I had had it before and it is simply the best!! Cannot wait to come back again!

This might be my new favorite restaurant in north Austin. The food, drinks and service are always…read moretop tier. My favorites right now are the spicy mango margarita and the crab stuffed shrimp. The catfish appetizer is delicious as well. Absolutely no complaints!

We were staying near the Austin airport and wanted a great dinner spot that wasn't overly far. The…read moreLaunderette ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. The food was incredibly creative while still feeling approachable and shareable. Every dish felt thoughtful and unique without being overcomplicated. The burrata with curry was unreal, the beet hummus was packed with flavor, the shrimp was perfect, and the desserts completely lived up to the hype. One of those menus where you immediately want to order more just to try everything. The atmosphere is also part of what makes it special. Tucked into a former laundromat in a quiet neighborhood, it has that effortlessly cool Austin feel. It was charming, relaxed, and unexpected. And the staff truly elevated the experience. Warm, polished, knowledgeable, and attentive without ever feeling pretentious. Absolutely worth the short drive from the airport area.

Yum yum yum! Came for the first time for my friend's birthday brunch and was pleasantly surprised…read more Every single dish was packed with new flavors and combinations that just worked. The asparagus Benny just made so much sense when you think about it. Eggs Benedict requires hollandaise and asparagus with hollandaise is always delicious. Why not put it all together for the best benny I've had in a long time? Just delicious! Lattes were cute and the perfect start to a brunch meal. We added lavender to mine and a little brown sugar flavor to hers. Good stuff! Turkish egg? Yep, exactly what I was thinking. What in the world is that. I don't know if it was a traditional dish but what an explosion of flavor. Put it all together on a perfectly toasted piece of bread and bam! Perfect accompaniment to a perfect brunch. Last but not least the Salmon Gravlax. Looks simple but by no means did it taste simple. Caviar on a buttery spread. Spicy pickles, perfectly cooked egg, seasoned tomatoes, rye bread. None of these are special in themselves but when combined, yes! Amazingness! Oh and the service? Wonderful! Attentive, kind, knowledgeable and welcoming. Space? Super cute! Felt like we were in a vacation town somewhere in Florida. Very retro, cool. Loved everything about this place. Zero complaints. Millions of compliments. Highly recommend!

Martin at the bar was the best bartender I've had the pleasure to meet. He's incredibly kind,…read moreknowledgable, and VERY easy to talk to. He made the experience at Blind Salamander better than we could have expected! Also the drinks and food is the best in West Lake area. The view is incredible. 10/10

I want to like this place so much... even the third trial, this place is just not there for me…read more And by WANT to love it - this was the place we chose for dinner the day my now fiancé proposed. The best item we got was the steak tartare- so if you are there, try it out. The other items were under seasoned severely. Because the waiter was so not interested, I had to go grab salt myself. Very handsome man, if only he would smile. It was a Wednesday night so perhaps they were under staffed that night & really, you just never know the day someone's had. Way too citrusy oddly dressing on the Caesar. The shrimp were cooked well but the dressing was so disappointing & certainly not Caesar. (The food has never been exceptional - oh, how I wish it was good. I love seafood & it's a lovely location that I really, really want to fall in love with.) We are at the Omni about 4-5 times a year - it's beautiful - highly recommend the overall experience. For food however, do yourself a favor and head to Bob's for great food or Crenshaw's for more casual options (great fish & ships, salads with grilled shrimp & sandwiches). We both walked out saying, this is the last time because there are just so many other options nearby.

This place is consistently good and reasonably priced, a rare combination in Austin's dining scene…read morethese days. We stopped in for dinner before heading to a show at the Moody Center. The menu changes seasonally which is always a good sign that fresh, high-quality ingredients are being used. This visit, I went with the three-course option for $55: the ahi tuna tataki, Georges Bank scallops and blue corn pudding. Everything was excellent, but the tuna was the clear standout as the presentation alone is a real showstopper. My only minor critique was the tomatoes in the scallop dish, which were a bit too large and ripe for my taste. That said, the service here is consistently impressive. I especially appreciated that the manager stopped by to introduce himself, a thoughtful touch you don't see very often anymore. They also validate parking which makes it easy to visit, especially if you're pairing dinner with something else nearby. I'm already looking forward to seeing what new dishes they roll out next season.

Dined at Carillon last Saturday night before a comedy show at the Moody Center. Our party of 6…read morearrived at 5:00pm when they opened and were promptly seated at our reserved table. Waitress (117/jmurphy) was very friendly greeting us, explaining the specials, and taking our drink order. We explained that we were in a bit of a hurry and needed to leave at 6:45pm to make our show. Our cocktails arrived at 5:45pm after us asking if there was a problem with our order. In addition to our order, the waitress brought and took away a Martini no one from our table ordered. Second round of cocktails arrived at 6:45pm (30 minutes after ordering). We all ordered the special which included a salad, entree, and desert. Desert arrived at 7:00pm and we immediately requested the check. Our check included the Martini no one ordered and we were charged for an additional two cocktails that were not ordered. 20% "Service Fee" for our exceptional service was automatically added to the ticket. Due to being in such a hurry to make the show, I chose not to dispute the $51 overcharge and move on. Check was split between two credit cards. On the way to the show I received another credit card notification indicating Carillon charged my card again for the entire amount! ($684.86). I went back to the restaurant after the show to ask what happened. The manager was aware of the mistake and said she was discussing with accounting. I was told that I needed to call them on the following Monday and speak to accounting. I called Monday and the issue was resolved. On a positive note: The food was incredible!! Unfortunately, customer service is only as good as the person providing it. In this case, it appears the chaos was apparent between all the tables that night and I can only assume it was caused by poor management. I would love to try some of their other entrees, but it's not worth dealing with the poor service again.