If you've never had cajun food before, you MUST eat here!! The menu is so well-spiced and will…read moreshock your taste buds in such a new way. I absolutely loved it. This place operates on a tab-based system, so no need to wait for a check, since the tab is opened for you before you're seated. This worked very smoothly! This would be a great place for a date or anything requiring an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, the wood lining and ceiling along with the blackboard menu give this place a great vibe.

went to try another cajon spot as I wanted to get some jambalaya.. well, at least more cajon…read morebefore I leave end up ordering pretty much the same thing here, catfish courtbouillon. another catfish... i was thinking, it come with rice and there is shrimp and there is roux, might as well get the catfish and lets have a showdown... well, it wasn't even close... price wise, it is +6 ... i might have end up tipping more here as i was too lazy to change the options down. end up doing 18% tip... so it was total 34. actually more expensive here with less... less portions, no free sides, and i didnt order a beer... anyways, the food was pretty good. it has more of tomato based roux taste... not the same. the shrimp was the highlight. it was bigger and perhaps cook and seasoned separately. service was kinda weird. you order upfront and they take the food to you... should i even tip? kinda confusing...i got a cup and pour water for myself initially. then the waiter came and refill it. nevertheless, the waiter was very polite when answering my questions about the menu initially. can't give this place more than 3 stars food wise, it didn't come with free side and the portion of the fish was smaller and price was higher... triple no no ....perhaps it was a different class restaurant... don't seem like it. maybe just different real estate... if this was a 5 star dining in the westin hotel or something, then I can understand the rip off.. but I think both are same class... anyways, food is good. slight edge with the shrimp but roux per my preference, I give it to the other place. i think the portion of the fish just shocked me, as i had the same dish 2 days ago at another spot... that affected my experience here. i would say, this is most likely a college hangout, the other place would not have the same crowd.. here, you can probably see sigma chi or the tri delts come in and have a party at the bar... probably a comparison of huntington beach vs long beach... thus the difference... just a matter of location...

I'm so glad we found this spot because WOW... it was amazing! We were going crazy trying to find a…read moregood brunch spot and oddly enough couldn't find one, but honestly I'm grateful because it led us here! We walked from our hotel and were greeted with so much warmth right away. We were seated instantly and had the sweetest server, Sarah, who was incredibly helpful and attentive the entire time! They started us off with popcorn which was such a fun first lol. We ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer and they were absolutely delicious! My husband got the chicken & waffles with a side of eggs & bacon, and I ordered the chicken fried steak from the lunch menu. Both plates were AMAZING... seriously some of the best food we've had! Then they brought out cornbread and omg... SO good. This place became such a staple of our trip and we already can't wait to come back. There's just something special about finding a cute restaurant with incredible food and even better service. Definitely one of those places that leaves you wanting more!

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.

Oh the sweetness of getting together with a group of friends and enjoying dang good Southern…read morecooking in the heart of Austin! We are really going to miss this place. You can't go wrong, everything on the menu is a hit. We shared appetizers, like the queso w/chips and the cornbread. I ordered the special, the hamsteak and jezebel, with sides salad, mac n cheese, and with a sausage link because why not. I had to remember to save room for dessert because the cheesecake here is amazing! I had the chocolate and cranberry cheesecake, which is worth every bite. The service is also excellent. They know they're closing but that did not stop them from taking care of our group like we were family. Our group enjoyed every bit of the experience. I hope to make it back again. This place has too many good memories and we will miss every bit of it. Get some merch!

My first time eating here and it was very underwhelming. They do offer a lot of menu choices. I…read moreopted to get what the restaurant is most known for. I ordered their 2-piece fried chicken with 2 house mates which they call the sides. I decided to get mac and cheese and creamed spinach. Honestly, the fried chicken was not good at all. It had no flavor in my opinion. The chicken was on the dry side. I couldn't finish it. The mac and cheese was okay, and the creamed spinach was decent. Overall, the meal just wasn't that great unfortunately. The customer service was good, but I probably wouldn't eat here again.

Thank you to Hannah who made our last stop in Austin one to remember. From the recommendations to…read morethe hospitality, our brunch was one to remember because of Hannah. I had the classic breakfast but subbed the wedges either the cheddar hash browns

Such a cute place for brunch. I been wanting to try this place since the last time I was in Austin…read more I'm glad I got to try it this time. This place does get busy due to how popular the place is. They don't take reservations, so you have to there to put yourself on the waitlist. While you wait you can order a drink. We didn't since there were other coffee shops I wanted to try. Since everything looked so good on the menu, we asked our waitress what's the most popular. He recommended the chicken & biscuits, cinnamon toast, & the b.e.c sandwich. I ended up getting the b.e.c. sandwich & it was yummy. The sesame challah bun was soft & toasty. The bacon was smoky & crispy. The bacon, pimiento cheese, jalapeño jam, sunny egg, & arugula in the sandwich was the perfect combination for a breakfast sandwich. The potato wedges that it was served with were crispy, well seasoned, & not salty as all. My boyfriend ordered the chicken & biscuit & it was yummy as well. The chicken was crispy & juicy. Paired with the hot honey made it better. The biscuit was fluffy, but I wished it was more buttery. Overall, everything was so good. I'm definitely gonna try the cinnamon toast & other foods the next time I'm in Austin.

Sunday evening we stopped by Salty Sow for dinner before heading to a concert at Moody Center and…read moreit ended up being one of those meals where everything just hit. We ordered the Prime Rib Sunday special with the twice baked potato, the wagyu burger and fries, and the whipped ricotta with pecan pesto appetizer -- and every single dish was exceptional. The whipped ricotta was an amazing way to start the meal, and the prime rib special was absolutely worth ordering. The burger was also fantastic and cooked perfectly. The vibe inside was rustic but upscale, with warm wood-paneled walls that gave the restaurant a really inviting atmosphere. The service was friendly, attentive, and helped make the whole experience feel relaxed and fun before the concert. Honestly, the hardest part was looking at the rest of the menu knowing there are already several other things I want to come back and try ASAP. Only suggestion: definitely make a reservation. This place is popular for a reason.

Cameron was very attentive and patient. Service was quick and for arrive in a timely manner. We…read moredecided on this location because it's convenient to the Moody. I'm so glad we did. The truffled deviled eggs were AMAZING! We also had chicken liver mousse and duck fries. We sat on the back patio. Weather was great for it. Entrees were a hit Red Fish, Fried Chicken, beet Salad and flounder. Everyone enjoyed. I also highly recommend the Cherry Limeade vodka cocktail. There was a spicy mocktail that received mixed reviews from the group but I enjoyed it. Ginger beer, Tabasco were definitely to the forefront in the mix.

I had a lovely brunch with my family at Colleen's Kitchen. They have a nice patio area that is…read moreshaded in the morning and seats inside that make you feel like you're in a southern home. Service is quick and good. The biscuits are AMAZING. Highly recommend trying. I also had the half portion of shrimp and grits. It was too salty in my opinion. Dishes are decently priced and the restaurant is never too crowded. They offer 3 hr parking validation in the garage!

Really disappointing experience from a place we have supported for years…read more We have lived in the neighborhood since 2019 and have been to Colleen's many times. This visit started off well. A manager kindly helped seat us at the last table that could fit a high chair, and our server was perfectly pleasant. Then we watched an older Uber Eats driver ask for an update on an order after being told it would be ready in five minutes. More than ten minutes later, when he checked again, the assistant manager was openly rude and dismissive. He told the driver he could not make the kitchen move any faster and then said, "Why don't you leave and come back then if you're in such a hurry." That interaction was bad enough that we canceled our food order, paid for our drinks, and left. When asked why, I explained exactly what we had witnessed. The response: "Don't worry about that, he's just an Uber driver." That told us everything we needed to know. We do not want to support a business where management treats people that way and then defends it. We will not be back. John, you should be ashamed of yourself.

We're out of staters so we wanted Texas experience. Super…read morecute retro diner vibe, courteous staff. Killer cocktail ideas...too early for us. We both wanted the masa cakes. He had chorizo hash and I had maggu I wish I had the correct spelling.

We really enjoyed the experience overall! The diner had several unique flavor combinations and…read moreplenty of interesting options to try. We ordered a variety of items, and the standout favorites were definitely the brussel sprouts and the fried chicken served with the chicken and grits - both were absolutely delicious. The chicken caesar wrap was good, but the dressing being served on the side took away a bit from the full caesar wrap experience since it was difficult to evenly add the dressing while eating. Service was great, and there were so many friendly staff faces throughout the visit which made the atmosphere feel welcoming and enjoyable. Would definitely come back to try more menu items!

The new Shady Hollow location is fantastic! The shrimp and grits with chorizo is delicious! Their…read morebacon is thick and has great flavor. We will definitely be going again!

This was an awesome breakfast! We got a table right away and our server took our order right away…read more I got the Chile Rellenos and it was fantastic! The Chile was cooked beautifully and the fillings were gooey goodness! The coffee here was flavorful and I drank a bunch! Well worth the stop! Great food, great service!

10/10 every time. Very nice staff and very cute for brunch date…read more Can't go wrong with anything on their menu

Unique place near U of T to grab a sandwich and salad. The salads are the stars here and I would…read moreprobably suggest to get a salad with protein and skip the sandwich/salad. Had the chicken salad sandwich and the chicken salad. The salad was fresh and came with dressing on the side which is always appreciated. The chicken salad was a tad salty and the bread needs to be a little heartier to hold up to the chicken salad. Service is good with the ordering at the front and the dishes brought to the table. Decor is eccentric with the main dining area in the basement.

I love the customer service! All of their products are carefully picked out to ensure high quality…read morefood. The brunch is killer! Especially the nutella french toast.

Me and my boyfriend love the patio happy hour here. The vibes are always great outside and the food…read moreis always good and the drinks are always great too. Order at the counter and they give you a number to deliver your food. Don't expect waiting status on your table but they do come by every once in a while. Overall, really great happy hour spot!