Amazing happy hour…read more All day Sunday!! $6 drinks - we tried the Rosa Luna cocktail - delicious!! Loved this Also pomme frites and escargot both on happy hour menu We loved both - super good and we would get this again!! We sat at the bar but the booths are really cute Decor and building is definitely antique Service was great - bartenders are always available

Cool downtown French spot - great cocktails and drink selections! I think I like the drinks better…read morethan the food here, but they have a lot of good classic French fare on the menu. Food: Came here specifically to try bouillabaisse since it's pretty much the only restaurant in Austin that makes it. Large portion of seafood and very filling from the bread! The soup was a bit salty, but probably expected from the seafood. Also ordered the quail dish - this one was a bit underwhelming, decent but nothing special about it. I would say the drinks are really nice here - they have a large variety of absinthe and comes with a very cool water drip vessel. Service: Great service - came to check in often and offered some good insight into the different absinthe drinks. Vibe: Dark and moody - a bit on the rustic/industrial side but still a nice place for a date or a group. We could hear some music playing from the venues nearby which added to the ambiance.

Some friends took us here for a birthday celebration, taking a chance because they'd never been…read morethere either. What a find! Rosé Gosé (note accents) is in an unassuming Airport Blvd location (right next to Jewboy Burgers, an Austin favorite). It is run by a couple from Belarus that came here right after Covid to open up a restaurant, with a sister in Minsk. Defying expectations, the menu is not Balkan at all. If anything, there is a strong Asian influence with poke bowls and a lot of seafood. But the menu also offers beef tartare on their raw bar menu, as well as a steak offering and grilled chicken. It's a diverse and adventurous menu, all the way from small plates to hefty mains and vegetable sides. For the dessert, try the pavlova, a meringue confection stuffed with coconut mousse and topped with lime sorbet and a grapefruit slice sidecar. Everything is superbly presented, and unquestionably fresh and healthy without veering into twigs and berries territory. The cocktail menu is also playful, with a lot of nontraditional glassware and slight spins on popular drinks; their version of a Paloma uses prosecco instead of a splash of soda. The servers are all dressed in rosé jumpsuits and very attentive. The space is amiable and elegant without being pretentious. The table spacing is a little close, so that conversations carry between guests. The table setting has some nice touches, like the little wooden bench that holds your fork and knife off the table. In European fashion, water can be asked for but it won't be served with ice. Plan on taking your time and enjoying course after course.

My hubs chose Rosé Gosé for my Mother's Day brunch location. In full transparency, choosing a…read morerestaurant is not his jam. However, today major shout out to the hubs. Rosé Gosé was a delightful Mother's Day lunch spot. It is a whole vibe, and it is uniquely French! When we walked in an artist was playing romantic music on his keyboard, which set the tone for the brunch. It is a small restaurant inside with a larger area of seating on the patio. Of course, our reservations were inside in the comforts of air conditioning. You immediately notice a wine wall hence the name Rosé Gosé. The restaurant has many windows which provide lots of natural light. The tables house miniature yellow roses and utensils sat in a small wooden block...very French. All the servers were dressed in mauve clothing that resemble scrubs from a hospital. If someone stepped out in a French beret, I would have fallen over. Our server, Sergey, immediately served us water and took our order. The restaurant was highlighted as a modern European bistro. The atmosphere was charming, elegant, and stylish making it ideal for a Mother's Day brunch. My hubby ordered a ribeye, eggs and French Fries. I ordered the avocado toast with salmon and egg whites. While I'm not a huge red meat eater, I tasted a piece of the hubs ribeye and it was nicely prepared. My avocado toast was yummy to the nth degree! Everything was perfect. The avocado was precisely cut and at the right level of softness. The salmon was chopped into tiny little squares and so enjoyable to eat. We could not be more pleased. With a name like Rosé Gosé you would expect their drinks to be superb. My hubby ordered a hibiscus tea, which was delightful. I ordered a mimosa that had high quality ingredients and was perfectly balanced...so smooth. We were also pleased with the drinks. This was the first time at Rosé Gosé, however, it definitely will not be the last.

Austin Rotisserie is hands down one of my favorite places in the world. I've been eating their food…read moresince they were a tiny little pop-up behind the Infinite Monkey Theorem winery, when it was literally just the two of them, a couple of pop-up tables and the rotisserie. It's been amazing so see how far they have come! The owners, Sophie and Eric are genuinely the kindest and most hard working people I've met. The care and attention to detail they put in does not go unnoticed and is unmatched. The entire menu is incredible and every single dish is worth trying. The Kinda French quesadilla is probably one of the best things I've ever eaten in my entire life and the guacamousse sauce is You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches either (the Poulet Roti Baguette and the Parisian are my personal faves ) and of course the traditional Rotisserie chicken- don't skip on those potatoes either- they are SO good and really tie everything together. I unfortunately don't live in Austin anymore so I don't get to visit them nearly as often as I'd like to, but I always recommend them to locals and anyone visiting- seriously some of the best food you'll ever have, and always served with so much love and care

I think it's great that Fareground has a French fast-casual spot in Austin. I tried their chicken…read morebaguette sandwich and had mixed feelings. The bread had good flavor, but it was a bit hard to chew. The chicken itself was okay, though it leaned a little dry. I did see them add sauce to the sandwich, but I wish there had been two to three times more because the overall sandwich still felt pretty dry. Because of that, I wasn't too tempted to try their rotisserie chicken meal, but I do like the concept and think that with some changes it would be a solid spot.

Lutie's is a beautiful restaurant tucked inside Commodore Perry Estate, and you can feel the shift…read morein energy the moment you drive in from the busier Austin streets toward valet. It's definitely one of the few restaurants in Austin that feels worth dressing up for, which I really appreciate after living in more aesthetic-driven cities. If you have time, I'd recommend taking a little stroll around the estate to soak in the beauty. The interior is lovely, with hanging pothos throughout that brings so much life and greenery into the space while still complementing the overall design. The bar in particular is gorgeous, and I really enjoyed sitting there with my husband for dinner during happy hour, which runs from 5-10 p.m. on Mondays. My martini came out ice cold and exactly how I like it. The snapper crudo was incredibly fresh, with satisfyingly thick slices. The crispy chicken wings were more standard, so I'd probably skip those next time, but the fritto misto was delicious--it felt like their fancier take on tempura, and I loved it. For dessert, they had grapefruit soft serve instead of the pistachio matcha one I've had before. The grapefruit was a little bitter, but still refreshing. That said, I definitely still prefer the pistachio matcha. Overall, I'd absolutely return to Lutie's, whether for another date night or a girls' brunch. The setting, drinks, and overall atmosphere make it such a special Austin spot.

I really enjoyed this place. It was my friend's birthday and service was INCREDIBLE! Ambience was…read moregreat, food tasted amazing, but I have a small issue lol. The portions were TINY. Halibut and Quail were fine, chickpeas were fine...but the tortellini? FIVE pieces of tortellini, a few tomatoes, and a couple of quarters of squash. The flavors were great and I don't regret getting it but cmon I'll be back, but I'll probably wait a bit...more of a place for gatherings and sharing plates than a date night spot in my opinion. Still fun, would recommend. Just a lot of money for the actual portion sizes, but great quality so I'm not mad.

La classe! Finally stopped in to Gina's and it didn't disappoint! Oh the days you long for just a…read morebig bowl of mussel frites to take you back to the city of love. The cream sauce under the heap of mussels and shoestring fries is to die for! Sat at the bar and came during happy hour! It is a quaint space so reservations are recommended! Great HH deals. Also, hands down the best bone marrow I've had in this city ! Cocktails are delish! And half off during their HH! I'm not a dirty martini gal at all and here they use an onion brine garnished with pickled onions....so delish! Street parking. Definitely will be back!

Really good food and so far our favorite Italian spot in downtown Austin. The restaurant is cute,…read morecozy, and has a really comfortable atmosphere that makes the whole experience even nicer. Good service as well. Everything we have tried has been delicious and we always leave happy. We will definitely keep coming back.

My son lives in Austin and finally brought me here. It's fantastic! Dimly lit, casual, with hip…read moremusic. You order at bar and they bring to table. Staff super friendly. Full bar. Good wine list. Excellent mussels, French onion soup, cheese and salads. Hamburger and chicken cooked properly. Burger had Grey Poupon and cornichons. All servings generous and well seasoned. Several yummy sounding desserts but I was too full! Bathrooms clean. Spent about $60 each including tip. I didn't drink. It was a lot of food.

Desserts are so good, especially their bread pudding which takes about 20-30 mins to get to ya so…read moreorder before you finish dinner. We also liked their creme brûlée and also had banana Nutella crepes. Their fish & chips, which was the reason we came here, failed me which was disappointing. Maybe they had a bad day, who knows?! Parking could also be challenging.

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!

I have held off on a previous bad review of Bureau de Postre, but now with a second 1 star…read moreexperience I have to post about it. My first 1 star experience was when my wife got food poisoning and when I went to inform the chef the next day he told me she was sick all night because she probably drank too much wine. Here is the reason for my second 1 star experience from this restaurant. Went today for a noon reservation on Mother's Day. Firstly, tons of kids here, no kids menu of any sort for Mother's Day. Their option was a grilled cheese with fries, which we were appreciate for, but why would you not think to have options for kids? Fruit cup, small burger, etc. they have these options during normal operations. Second, no one answers the phone here. I called 10+ times between 10am and 11:45am to request indoor seating. By default, they don't answer the phone nor do they at tiny grocer. One of the legs at the table they sat us at was so off balance that our drinks were spilling when someone would add pressure to the table. We had kid with us, so we ended up using three napkins in full cleaning up the spilled water. They missed putting in our order so, every table around us was served before us. We didn't get our food till complaining multiple times. Even after complaining tables around us continued to get their food first. To hold the table over I asked for fries to be delivered, something that should take minutes to prep, took another 15 minutes. Our food finally showed up at 1:15pm. We asked for to go boxes and even the boxes took 5 minutes. What is going on over here? I spent $20 at tiny grocer getting so many snacks for the kids because the food was so delayed. The entire table (minus the two toddlers) ended up leaving with zero food in our stomachs, but extremely frustrated. The manager comped our meal, which was very kind of him and he expressed tons of empathy. Classy move 100% This place is expensive and they just don't have it together. I don't like giving poor reviews, I rarely do it, but given this experience multiple times it's needed.

It's just very mid level food for the price point you're paying. The service is friendly and the…read morevibe is pretty nice but that's where it leaves off. We have been a few times now and the menu items just sort of leave you wishing they were less creative if they're going to be so mediocre. Croque Madame was served open face with a burnt sunny egg (egg yolk completely torched hard and dry). Bechemel was runny rather bland and it looks like a blind person did the plating on the line. Just sloppy and rather unappetizing. The French onion soup was hardly that. It was just brother with a piece of cheese covered toasted dunked in it. The onions were neither cooked nor carmelized and overall it felt like they were trying to stretch a batch from the day before with water and some chopped onion. Flavorless to say the least. The side of bacon was $8 and seemed like the most mid store bought bacon you've ever seen. Paper thin and burnt to a crisp. And don't get me started on their terrible coffee offerings...the place needs an overhaul.