Creeks is the restaurant in the lobby of that circular Hilton you see at Bergstrom Airport…read more Have you ever driven by that circular buidling and ever wondered what it is like inside? I did that like from the first week I moved to Austin. It was an Air Force HQ at the time. Going inside was always on my bucket list. To write this review, I did just that. The Circular Hilton looks just as cool inside as you think it would. And Creeks restaurant in the dead center of the circle is a fine place. But now that that is out of my system I don't have to go back again. * * * There is some serious architecture inside the Airport Hilton. This will appeal to people like me who love designs in structural steel. (Think about what the Eiffel Tower looks like as you go up the stairs.) In this case, the design touch is single steel pillars turning into quadruple steel columnar pillars holding up a large glass dome with steel divisions between the panes. The visual effect is breathtaking. The visual effect would be even more breathtaking If there were not a stupid hotel bar in the middle of the atrium with a lot of Sports TVs that block 2/3 of the view. But the Hilton people have to actually run a hotel. The overwhelming majority of their customers want to order drinks at the bar, eat a snack or a meal and watch Sports TV. Very few of them want to go hungry while staring up at structural steel in meditative contemplation. My best attempts at meditative contemplation fell woefully short ... So I just tossed in the towel and watched Sports TV. It was an afternoon in the middle of the week so a bunch of talking heads were giving their opinion on a variety of NBA players. Well, they were emotional enough to be entertaining. Some of the video clips were okay. * * * Foodwise, Creeks is not too bad. It is hotel food at hotel prices. I am not sure how well they are set up for kitchen space. (Although most hotels do a lot of catering.) The menu is kept manage-ably small. The prices for the food were slightly high but not disturbingly high. (Foreshadowing ........ I did however have to park my car. You can guess where this review is going to go.) I ordered a plate of nachos. The bar nachos were decent. To justify the mark-up, they were served in a long narrow canoe-like serving dish. The graphic was appealing. The quantity was more than enough for lunch. Even with the large bar-kiosk in the center of the floor, I could still see a good quarter of the roof. So there were things to see when I would get bored with basketball chatter. * * * Remember this is the airport. I had to drive through a gate and get a ticket in order to enter the hotel parking lot. The staff explained that the gate wouldn't be an issue and I could just push a button to get out. Well, maybe I did things wrong. But going to the gate I found that it was going to cost me an extra $12 to get out of the parking lot. That on top of the hotel prices on the nachos. So this was not a cheap outing. * * * The inside of the Airport Hilton is still something to see. The food they serve in the atrium is not too bad. Ride your bike to the Hilton, walk from your house to the Hilton, or take the Hilton limo from the terminal if your flight to Austin has just landed. Driving there and parking is only for people who really really really love lobby-gazing.

Average hotel food. Slow staff even for the only 4 people dishing/drinking. Nothing fancy to…read morereport here but it very convenient to the airport for a quick stay over when flying out from ATX.

One of the best taverns in Austin! I absolutely love Murray's and keep coming back, whether I'm…read morestopping in alone for a martini, having a date night with my husband, or meeting up with a group of friends. There's usually something on the menu for everyone, which makes it such an easy choice for almost any occasion. Their happy hour is one of my favourites in Austin. The mini martinis are served on a martini tree, which makes the experience especially fun, and they also make an excellent dirty martini--perfectly ice cold and well balanced. The beef tartare is another standout and easily one of the best in town. It's always topped with an impressively large egg yolk, which I love. Murray's is an easy recommendation for anyone in East Austin looking for a relaxed, lively atmosphere and a satisfying meal.

As soon as you walk into Murray's you feel like you've been transported to a proper English pub…read more They have half off martinis during happy hour. I realized I don't like martinis but I'm assuming there's as well-made. It also came with some free oysters because it was oyster day. We got the fish and chips and I was pretty disappointed by the fish. Even though the batter was tasty, the fish inside was pretty meager. The green beans are surprisingly tasty. We watched a couple World Cup games there and it was a nice environment for that. They also have ample patio space. Service is pretty fast too. Overall a fun place to get a beer and hang.

We didn't even realize that Pinthouse Brewing had a sourdough crust (apparently not all locations…read moredo), so that was such a fun surprise. The sourdough pizza was really good--almost like a focaccia/Detroit-style hybrid, but with the sauce layered on the bottom. Super flavorful, crispy edges, soft inside... honestly just hit. Also--my husband was way too excited (in the best way) to see boiled peanuts on the menu, so of course we had to start there. Great call. We'll definitely be back.

Pinthouse Brewing was a brewery Steve and I went to while on our vacation to Austin a few months…read moreago. The building is quite large and inside is cool as the seating is quite spacious and a large number of people can enjoy food and drink at once. Definitely not a tiny, small placed brewery...but it's true... everything is bigger in Texas! When we were at Pinthouse I spotted a Mexican Lager which is a type of lager I love and especially in warm weather... a perfect summer beer for me! The name of the beer was Burro's Breakfast. In the flavor profile of this beer you will find a naturally sweet corn flavor, some maltiness along with a tart and dry finish. The beer is light bodied like most lagers of this type and smooth in body. In addition to having a beer we also decided to get some lunch. So we got a chicken sandwich a piece along with coleslaw and had a very nice lunch. Coming to Pinthouse Brewing proved to be a good stop as we made a pretty extensive tour of the breweries in Austin.

My husband and I came in today and the service was phenomenal, as was the food!…read more My husband got the Brisket Burrito... and it is life changing -- it is now a favorite and a pregnancy craving. Their fried chicken sandwich was audibly crisp with fresh tomato and lettuce that I made two meals out of. To end the perfect meal... my husband actually coordinated with staff to create "Gender Reveal" pancakes! I didn't realize what they were until I got to the yummy surprise! Their cream is delicious! The pancakes were soft and sweet! The experience, unforgettable. It brought happy tears to my eyes and we really appreciate the thought and care put into our day. We will DEFINITELY be repeat customers!

My first experience here was amazing, which is why I was excited to come back for breakfast…read more Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. I ordered the migas, and the amount of onions in the dish was overwhelming--so much so that it felt like I had ordered a plate of onions rather than migas. The masa cakes were definitely the standout item and were absolutely delicious. However, the rest of the dish fell short. The sauce was extremely rich, making it difficult to enjoy or finish the meal. That said, the restaurant itself is adorable, and our waiter was fantastic. The service and atmosphere were both great. While this breakfast wasn't a hit for me, I'll still return and stick with favorites like the fried green tomatoes and taquito salad, which were excellent during my previous visit.

Connecting flight in Austin and was in the mood for a hot dog. Got referred to TOFB by an airport…read moreemployee. Great choice not only was their service impeccable thanks Dayami she was absolutely fabulous the hot dog and french fries, something I do t always eat, were flavorful, substantial and most of all not greasy. The place was very clean, food came out in a reasonable Time and temperature appropriate. This was a great choice and just all around enjoyable experience on the rush. If I'm ever back at Austin Airport I will definitely be a return customer and will look For Dayami expecting she would have promoted to manager. TOFB you have a very valued employ there. Job well done.

Thurman's at Austin Airport feels like one of those spots people crowd into simply because it's the…read moreonly option in sight. It's loud, packed, and after trying the burger, I'm still not sure what everyone's waiting for. The patty tasted like the generic airport version of a burger -- flat, forgettable, and lacking any real depth or character. Growing up around actual Texas comfort food, this just doesn't land. The flavor isn't bold, the texture isn't satisfying, and the whole thing feels more like a rushed grab‑and‑go meal than a place anyone should be excited about. Crowded? Yes. Worth the wait? Not even close.

Always fresh and delicious! We came in at 2pm and were served about 15 minutes later! The fruit…read morewas fresh and ripe! The turkey avocado sandwich (my husband enjoyed it) and the hot chicken sandwich was so good ( a little spicy but very well seasoned! My 9 yr old daughter had the chicken fingers kids meal (not pictured). She enjoyed it but the portions for the kids meal are a bit small so keep that in mind. All in all, we will definitely be back to try new items!

My husband and I love the Mueller location, so we decided to try this one for a change. The menu is…read morethe same, and I imagine the quality of most dishes is usually comparable. We typically enjoy ordering the skillet, but unfortunately, we had a very strange experience during this visit. Even though we were the only customers there, it took around 20 minutes for our food to come out. When it finally arrived, the skillet was completely cold to the touch, and every bite was room temperature. We were genuinely confused, and it was one of the few times we felt the need to send a dish back. Because of that experience, we likely would not return to this particular location, especially when we've had consistently better visits at the Mueller one.

Food was tasty! I would eat here again…read more Service is excellent and quick. This place is meant for a quick meal on the food. Was seated right away. My burger was juicy and delicious, fries were ok. It is on the pricier side but everything is expensive at the airport. Once they serve you they give you your bill to pay in case you are in a hurry. Ambiance is diner style with a few tables, high tops and bar area. There are TVs around the place. It was pretty busy when I came in.

Its in the Austin Airport. I live in Atlanta so Im used to fancy restaurants in the Airport…read more This definitely isnt a fancy spot and the cost is what youd expect in a burger joint at the airport. We spent $120 on three burgers combos, two sweet teas and a beer. It was prepared quickly and at the table within about ten minutes of ordering. Our server was attentive and bought us the check almost as soon as he dropped off the food. I imagine you have to be mindful that ultimately people have a flight to catch and dont want to wait until the last minute to pay. I had the Buddy Holly burger and it was average in taste, temperature and size. The fries were pretty good.

I'm a fan of 24 Diner & this particular location at the Austin-Bergstrom airport…read more The feel is like 1950s retro diner with a modern twist. I'm a sucker for anything Mid-Century. The decor and food menu definitely give off that vibe as a slightly more elevated experience. The service is good and pretty fast. Food comes out fresh and hot. I really like the chicken and waffles. The waffles are light and fluffy without being heavy and dense. Chicken is juicy and seasoned wonderfully. My boyfriend loves the Wagyu burgers...I've had a couple of bites and can see why. Amazingly flavorful and thoughtful dishes.

I'm always going to give a shoutout to good airport food when I find it because it can be so hard…read moreto find! So picture it, I've just been told I've been put on standby for my trip across the pond and come back in 45 minutes to check the status. And now I'm annoyed and very hungry, and have low expectations for everything at that point. My mood lifts a little when I find a place that has breakfast for dinner options. The restaurant is busy but we are seated immediately in a comfy booth in the back. I order the breakfast burger and my travel companion orders the breakfast sandwich off the QR code menu. Which is actually very convenient since we are in a bit of a hurry. A server drops off waters and checks in to see if we need any condiments. Friendly and welcoming vibes. Our food is made to order but the menu is small so it comes up quick. My breakfast burger looks good and tastes even better. Nicely grilled buttered brioche bun, perfectly cooked egg, medium burger that's all juicy and bacon flavor from I think a jam is really nice as well. And the side of breakfast potatoes is perfect. Fried crispy but not greasy and a very generous portion. For the price in an airport, I couldn't have asked for a better comfort meal. My friend really enjoyed her breakfast sandwich but low key regretted not ordering my breakfast burger. That's okay she finished mine because I ran off to check my flight status, haha. And I did get on the flight but sadly my luggage did not, but that's a whole other review for later. So if you need comfort food try the breakfast options for a quality meal and decent price before your flight. It made a stressful time bearable.