Took my dear friend for her birthday lunch here and wow! Their famous fries were outstanding, as always! It had been years since I tasted such deliciousness! (moved to Manchaca and since the Hyde Park south no longer exists :(( unfortunately, I rarely go north of townlake! ) The Asian chicken salad was really yummy too...they added sprouts! (An extra bonus- I did not expect) Our waitress, Sam was THE BEST!!! She brought birthday candles with a huge slice of YUM -chocolate cake. Sam had my friend choose her favorite color candle. Fun! Then Sam lit the lime green birthday candle, and we harmonized for an extra loud rendition of the song "Happy Birthday"- (Yes, I was trying to embarrass my friend). Sam's sweet and sunny disposition was such a delight! Thank you for everything, Sam- truly excellent service!!! read more

Wow, it's been a hot minute since we've last been back to Hyde Park Bar & Grill (2018!), and it's not where we would normally go, but the line at Allday was of course ridiculous, so we came here with some other local friends optimistic about the "new ownership" we've heard about. First of all, did new ownership not get the fork accoutrements included in their contract??! Where's the graduation hat? The heart? We haven't seen anything on the fork in months. Bring back the fork swag!!! When we walked in, it was clear that they were understaffed, and tables remained unbussed and dirty around us all night. It also took a very long time for our server to come over and take our orders. The ambience felt...kinda sad to be honest. The food did not lift spirits. All of us got one sandwich or another and ALL of us had soggy bottom buns! We all flipped our sandwiches upside down since it was easier to eat that way. The black bean veggie burger wasn't bad, per se, but it could have been so much better with a little more TLC. Same re. the chicken BLT. The fries, we have to say, were still pretty phenomenal. Our daughter's mac-n-cheese looked a bit greasy. So, all in all, we wish we had had a better experience, but it's unlikely we'll be again unless it's just for fries and drinks. That said, we do love this institution and we hope that it can get out of its slump. read more

I stopped by Hyde Park Bar & Grill with a friend just to meet for a drink, and it ended up being a really nice experience. She ordered a margarita and I had a glass of their Cabernet. The hostess was very accommodating and let us sit at a table even though we were just planning to have drinks, which we appreciated. We ended up ordering the large fries to share, and they were delicious; perfectly crispy and great for snacking while we chatted. The service was also excellent. Our waiter was super nice and consistently kept our water glasses full, which is such a small detail but makes a big difference. Overall it was a great casual stop, and it definitely made me want to come back and try more of their menu, especially the chicken fried steak! read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Large fries! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Who doesn't love Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central? It is an Austin staple. Well, in full transparency, I have not been to Hyde Park Bar & Grill for over 20 years. Since I was so close, I had to try their Famous French Fries. OMG...David, a server there 20 years ago, was still there! He said that he has been working at Hyde Park Bar & Grill for 44 years!!! Now that is some staying power. This morning I did a cycle class and Zumba class, so I earned the right to have some fries and so I did. The fries come with ketchup and the famous Hyde Park sauce. Back in the day, I was skilled at dipping my fries into the Hyde Park sauce first and then ketchup. It came back to me like riding a bicycle. The fries were crispier than I remembered, but nonetheless delicious. In addition, I ordered some hibiscus mint tea...so refreshing. David, put my leftover fries in a to go box and pour my left over tea into a to go cup. Talk about service...excellent! The restaurant has some beautiful paintings for sale. Loved the colorful and abstract ones... Some things don't change...in a good way! read more

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Hyde Park Grill has a giant fork outside. This fun house restaurant has art on the wall and little seating books from what used to be outdoor porches; it's been around a long time and shows some wear and tear. The menu is casual American grill with salads and burgers, brunch and meaty entrees, along with a couple of interesting outliers such as fried dumplings. The children's menu is an all too common assault on health of the mac n cheese/cheese quesadilla/grilled cheese/cheeseburger ilk. Nary a vegetable. You can however choose between a side of fruit (strawberries and mandarins) or fries for them. We really need to do better for kids. Adults, the burgers don't come with any extras. No pickle spear. Fries for $4. No choice of fruit. My grilled tuna was cooked maybe one minute too long but was still ok, though it gave me heartburn. The creamed spinach side was delicious. The Mac n cheese too salty. Service was quite slow despite only two other occupied tables when we arrived. Our basic food took over 20 min to arrive. Our server was at the end of his shift and it was so obvious he couldn't wait to get out of there. The bathroom area consists of two unisex bathrooms (with urinals) and a changing station outside. We saw a pretty nice $5 happy hour drink menu from M-F, 3-6. I might return to enjoy that and to try Wom Kim's peach pudding. Otherwise I'd eat elsewhere. read more

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Came in for a casual family dinner and it was a good spot for that! Server was new but did a great job. Tried the lentil soup for starters and it wasn't my favorite. Had the pan roasted chicken for my entree and really liked it! The sauce it comes with was almost sweet and a great pairing. Saw it was under new management recently so will have to come back and try it out again. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Cup Lentil Soup - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I cannot believe how great their happy hour is! I mean $20 during happy hour here will get you a long way. I dig that this is one of those OG Austin spots still holding strong since the 80s. It's got such a chill and laid back vibe too. Prettu old-school feeling, in the best way possible. Great food choices, at happy hour too! Some of the nicest bar/restaurant staff around. read more

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Ive been to many places in austin and i got to say this joint is where it's at. If you like southern food and good vibes. This is the place for you. Don't be shy. The service is top freakin notch. David the bartender has been amazing 10/10 read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Best fries ive ever had and service is 10/10 felt right at home. Pinning it down as my favorite place in austin. Dont be shy, come over! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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One of my fav brunch spots in Austin. The service is great and has the old diner feel to it. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

2/16/26 came here by myself for lunch after not eating their food for months and everything was great. Food came out hot, I've been craving a chicken fried steak! Andrew took care of me with great service. I've never been disappointed here, reminded me that I need to come more often. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Chicken fried steak, rice pilaf, fries with Hyde park sauce and gravy ots - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such great food and service! Will definitely be back when I come through this area again.

From the moment we stepped in the people and the service was awesome. The people were genuine and that's what top service is supposed to be feel like. The place it self had a small restaurant vibe with homey type decor. The art was a nice touch as well. Great way to show local talent and help get their visions in front of customers. It was my first time there so I was told it's an absolute must to order the Hyde fries. Looking over the menu, it's a pretty good range of food. Creative pairings and a little something for everyone. The fries were just okay. It needed something to zing it up. I of course got the Chicken and waffles, the best food pairing in all of food history. And it did not disappoint. Good portions, good flavor, good crunch on the breaded chicken. I look forward to coming back and trying something new. read more

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I ordered 3 things to go... I was very happy and impressed how they wrapped and prepared my order. They took pride in it. Thank you read more

Somehow my entire family ended up here again. I let my adult children choose where we eat in Austin since they live there. We arrived not too long before closing time so they were not very busy at all. This time I had the smoked pork chops with greens and they were both incredibly delicious! The place is still quaint and cozy so it was easy to feel very comfortable. I kept it simple and had the pinot grigio and water to drink and it turned out to be a good choice. My daughter once again had an Old Fashioned and said it was pretty tasty. We hung out for awhile as they closed and prepared to shut down but they never rushed us and the service was great. read more

BRING BACK THE OLD CRISPY BATTERED FRIES PLEASE...not sure who's idea it was to replace them with those basic oily soggy fries, but not the best business decision...we all craved the old fries and dipping sauce read more

I hate leaving just 3 stars for Hyde Park Bar & Grill because I've always loved the food here and the friendly atmosphere. It's still a great atmosphere with friendly people working there, but the food has changed. The Mac and cheese seems to be from a box. They used to have a fantastic veggie burger made of grains, and now it's very different and not something I want to eat again. It's got chopped vegetables in it and reminds me of the frozen Dr. Praeger's patties. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Mac and cheese and veggie burger - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is best thought of as a neighborhood place, not a destination for a meal. My wife has fond memories of this place and my daughter now lives in the neighborhood so we walked over on a mild Sunday evening in April. They were doing good business so we waited for our table at the bar. It's a nice-looking bar and they've a good cocktail list. I had their Negroni and my daughter had the Paloma while her fiance' had a brew and my wife had water. I liked my Negroni a great deal (a go-to of mine) and my daughter liked her Paloma. No sooner had we been brought our drinks, our table was ready. The restaurant has paintings on the wall by Linda Wandt which are worth looking at. She favors carnivorous plants, such as sundews and flytraps and pitcher plants juxtaposed against animals such as hummingbirds. It's a nice twist on the cattle skull motif favored by some as representing Texas. My wife had a salad and though she didn't see it on the menu, she asked about their lentil soup and was able to order that. My daughter ordered the salmon and her fiance' ordered the burger. I went with the 12oz ribeye, substituting their fries for the mashed potatoes and also ordered the greens with bacon bits. Our server was knowledgeable about the dishes and accommodating. When I expressed cautious interest in the Hullaballoo zin, she poured me a small taste. It's a good wine with a nice balance of tannins and fruit, so I went with it. Everybody was happy with their meal choice except me. To me, a ribeye is a boneless, well-marbled piece of meat, so I expect some fat among the muscle. This ribeye is not that. Well, it was boneless. They describe it as being "smoked" so that may explain the difference we have. This ribeye is a neatly-shaped lean oval of steak with sear marks so neatly impressed it might have been pre-packaged (same with the burger patty I'll note). It was not a juicy steak, but a dry one. It was not to my taste so I did not finish it. I respectfully suggest they explore using a juicier cut of meat, even if it can only be 8-10oz. Or explain that this "smoking" process results in a dry steak that may not be to everyone's taste. First time in Texas that I've had a problem with a steak. read more

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So many good dining experiences here over the decades of visits. The dining experience never disappoints. Excellent food, hospitality, and I love dining in old houses with local art on the walls. read more

Giving 5 stars in hopes new ownership will turn this gem around. This place is a staple and had a lot of good to offer over the years but fell short due to poor execution and consistency. When the food was good it was darn good. When it was bad.... boy was it bad. read more

Only thing that could have made this better is a stronger margarita but for $8 it wasn't too bad. The mahi mahi tacos were delicious and the fries were very crispy. read more

They gave me a fake pint glass! Smaller than normal. That's not a cost saving strategy. That's charging the client the same amount of money for less product. Service was perfect, burger was cooked perfectly but a little under-seasoned... but the fake pint glass got me to come to Yelp and leave a review! read more

Had not been here for a year. Probably not coming back. Sad to day, this Austin Icon has fallen short. Ordered the chicken fried steak. The gravy was watery. No way near a cream gravy. The mashed potatoes needed seasoning and were stone cold. Collards were tougb and not edible. Server got the order wrong but fixed it. Had to run the check twice to correct it. Quality on even keel with Luby's. Very disappointing. So sad when a former reliable place serves a meh meal. read more

We had a fantastic experience for our dinner last night. The cocktails were large and cold, the fried dumpling apps was a perfect stater, and our smoked rib eye and chicken fried steak entrees were large and were incredible! And all of this provided by a friendly and very attentive staff, especially our server, Simon. We will definitely be back - and bring folks with us! read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was in town for Thanksgiving and thought I'd try the famous dinner here. I ordered in advance on the website. Ordering was easy and the time slot I wanted was open. When I arrived I was so happy that I had ordered in advance! It was a bit chaotic but my takeout was ready on time (although I watched it sitting for a few minutes while the hosts attended to the waitlist). As I left I overheard people mentioning they were going to order online next year. The dinner came with a giant portion of juicy turkey slices, dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce (the chunky homemade kind) , green beans and a fresh roll. Everything was seasoned well and still warm even though I made a stop before going back to my hotel. My only complaint were the green beans. They were a bit too undercooked for me but they were fresh. I got the Wom Kim's peach pudding for dessert and it was also delish! It was such a huge portion I warmed half after dinner and ate the other half the next day. The cream was not too rich and the peaches softly baked, the cake not dry even without the cream. There was so much turkey (although you can't tell from my pic) that I made a little sandwich with the roll and leftover dressing and sauce later that evening and ate the rest with my hotel waffle the next day. If I happen to be in Austin on Thanksgiving next year I won't be disappointed in ordering from Hyde Park again! read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Thanksgiving Dinner - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hyde Park is very typical of Austin --converted house restaurant with a funky menu. You walk into the bar area which has a few tables. Everything is clean and nice. Artwork is for sale on the walls. You know: Austin. Kitchen behind the bar and more tables in rooms to the left and right. They are know for their battered fries and Hyde sauce. They were OK. I ordered a chicken fried chicken. The batter slipped right off. Is didn't have much flavor. The mashed potatoes were good. The rice pilaf was also good. Nothing spectacular. My wife had the veggie burger. It was decent. The staff was nice and the seats comfortable. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but you should try it if you are in the neighborhood, which you probably won't be. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Table - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped in for lunch and we were seated pretty quickly. The ambiance is nice and quiet. You can sit by the windows and people watch or have a seat at the bar. The staff seem very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. I tried the shrimp po boy and their signature fries which was the meal of the day. It was a pretty big meal, so I was able to save some for later or I would have been in for a nap in the middle of work. my friend had the chicken fried steak. I am going to have to remember that because it looks delicious. This is my second trip and I will be returning for more. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Shrimp po boy - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was really good! I loveddd the sriracha shrimp with pesto linguine, it was so creamy and not salty, which I love in a pasta. The shrimp was so flavorful, it was really good. Also the service was so good ?? We asked some silly questions and everyone was so kind and fun. Loved it here. read more

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SO MUCH YUM! idk how it took me so long to try this place. Chicken fried steak is the reason I went and the reason I'll definitely be back. The ambiance was adorable, and the staff was super sweet. read more

Well I have not been to Hyde Park in many years. I will never order food again from them. Blue Cheese burger tasty but wilted lettuce and mushrooms made bun damp. All lukewarm. No fries or anything for $15. The chicken fried steak barely warm. All was late . Driver sat waiting. $40 dollars for this ! Never again. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Hamburger, wilted minimal lettuce not much blue cheese - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We happened to come across this restaurant last minute on Valentine's Day and I am so glad we did. The staff were friendly and helpful. I had a ribeye and it was absolutely delicious. The fries were amazing too! We will be back! Better value and tasting food than the big name restaurants. read more

We came here for thanksgiving with my wife and I and we absolutely loved it! We totally understand now why it's been a staple for so many years. It was just good food. The place is laid back which was great and the people were really nice. read more

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Food was delicious! Service excellent. Group of 8. We had two children with us, both under 7 years, and they kindly seated us in an area tucked away where kids could be comfortably managed without disturbing others. Great menu options for us all. read more

Horrible parking. Everywhere in Austin has horrible parking. Hands down the veggie burger is in my top ten of veggie burgers. Service. Not so much. They did not check on one person at table and her steak was not correct and she didn't even ask she was extremely loudly speaking to other employees about customers and never asked. I have managed restaurants and I would have fired her on the spot. I'm giving 3 stars because I do love this place but we were ignored and they never asked if everything was okay and after half an hour my friend was just upset about her steak and wanted to leave. I wasn't a fan of one of our apps either. They hands down have one of the best veggie burgers but sit at the bar if you want service. Do not sit at a table. read more

I really enjoyed my time at Hyde Park Grill. It's a very cute place with great charm. My burger was cooked great and was delicious. It's a little pricey but it's worth it for a family friendly, neighborhood local spot. I'll be back :) read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Happy hour!! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to this restaurant 3 times for lunch. It's been phenomenal every time. My spinach salad with Sriracha shrimp was fresh, crisp and delicious. Be sure to get the avocado fries. They are spicy and perfect. Service is always excellent too and the restaurant has a cool Austin vibe. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Avocado fries - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Decided to stop in here in the middle of the week after the lunch rush was over, so we basically had most of the place to ourselves and front row parking. There were four of us and two of us got the BBQ burger and the other two had the chicken fried steak. We decided on a basket of beer battered fries while we waited for the meals. The fries were fresh out of the fryer served with ketchup and a mayo dip and were enough for the 4 of us. The burgers were decent and they had a lot of bacon on them. The chicken fried steak was reasonably prepared as well, and all the food quality wise was in accordance with what you would expect to pay. Our server was also on point and very attentive. Definitely a great spot for a lunch date, the photos may entice you to visit. read more

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Wom Kim Pudding! I always enjoy eating at Hyde Park. Friendly staff. Austin original place. Nice quiet non trendy good classic restaurant.

This was my 1st time being a patron of this place. And I must say this will be my last time ever coming here and even driving by this place. I'm truly disheartened that you would serve someone a clearly burnt pork chop. Seriously when this left the kitchen you knew it was burnt and it still git brought to me. I never wanna be that person to leave anything negative but come on. This not how you do things. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Burnt pork chop - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wonderful service. Great food. Lovely, classic vibe. Happy to continue to support a long time Austin institution.

Old Austin favorite. Fries, chicken fried steak and the burger are the go tos. Cool vibes here. In an old house the place feels comfy. On the weekdays you'll have more privacy. Full bar. read more

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central - Signature sculpture - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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