Angel was AMAZING! So sweet. Prompt service and very welcoming. Her drinks were delicious 10/10…read morewould come back. I do come back lol

We headed out to Round Rock to go to Hoot & Annie, the sister lounge to Round Rock Tavern. It's a…read moreswanky, moody, & romantic cocktail bar with NYC vibes. The intimate space is welcoming and relaxing. The staff are incredibly talented mixologists at the top of their game. The reason for our visit is their month-long Star Wars pop-up that started 5/4/26 (of course). They nailed it in every sense of the imagination from themed drinks (alcohol and n/a) to the interior and exterior decor. Hoot & Annie is currently The Mos Eisley Cantina. And, it is! It's as though we've been transformed from this town that's about 20 minutes from Austin to the actual Mos Eisley Cantina. My boyfriend is a huge Star Wars nerd and absolutely loves it. I'm a fan and a supporter and dig it. It's literally the next best thing to Galaxy's Edge. No joke. We love it here and we'll be back even during non-Star Wars times!

I keep forgetting about this hidden gem. This place was…read morejampacked. I have to remember it is a hotel bar, with live music that also welcome to the round rock nightlife patrons The music was live and had a nice sound to it, it could've been greatly improved with some type of assistance because although the gentleman was singing, could not make out the words could've been a combination of his articulation and my hearing but either way be improved The martini was well-balanced and well-made Friendly interactive, bartender It has been several years since I have been here... It won't take me that long to come back again. Definitely needs to be on your rotation if you're looking for a good bar that round rock area with live music.

I had a really lovely stay at the Ruby Hotel in Round Rock. The property has a fun, slightly campy…read morecharm while still feeling modern and thoughtfully designed -- overall, it's just a very cute place to stay. The food was genuinely excellent, and the service was warm and attentive throughout. The bed was also a standout -- more comfortable than what I've experienced at most four-star hotels. I also loved the in-room Nespresso machine, which was a great touch. The only drawbacks are the location and setting. It's not ideal if you want to be close to a more metropolitan, walkable area, and being right on the creek means there can be quite a few bugs, especially in the evening. Overall, I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing, stylish getaway with great food and very comfortable rooms.

A cool restaurant/bar on the west side of Round Rock. It is located between service road of 620 and…read moreChisholm Heritage Trail. Inside it has several sketches of musicians. They play pop music videos as well as Country Western and Latin music. The staff are friendly and fun to talk with. Today I met Junior the bartender and Marcos the owner. I got a plate of chips and salsa with a water shortly after taking a seat. The menu comes as a physical menu as well as virtual (QR Code). I ordered the Latin Burger which consisted of an angus beef patty, served on a bed of melted cheese, accompanied by caramelized onions, bacon, tomato and lettuce. It is super juicy since the meat is bought fresh from a butcher in Georgetown. It comes with French fries too. I also had a Love Street Draft Beer. The food and the conversation will make you want to return over and over. Thank you Marcos and Junior for making me feel at home!

Food Quality This Latino fusion spot truly delivers on…read moreflavor and creativity. The Bichota cocktail was a standout--sweet, refreshing, and with just enough of a kick to keep you sipping slowly. The Old Fashioned was equally impressive: sweet yet balanced, served in a stylish glass with a unique holder that made the experience feel elevated. For food, the chicharrón with fried yuca and tostones was perfection. The pork was fried to a crisp golden shell without being greasy, and seasoned just right--not too salty, but enough to make every bite crave-worthy. The yuca and tostones were cut to the perfect thickness for even cooking, with a satisfying crunch outside and tender inside, especially when dipped into their garlicky sauce. The cheese sticks are an absolute must-have--crispy outside, oozy inside, and dangerously addictive. And the arepas? Exceptionally good--stuffed with beans, cheese, beef, and sweet plantains for that perfect salty-sweet balance. Every plate showed attention to texture, seasoning, and presentation. Price Considering the quality of ingredients, creative plating, and generous portions, the prices felt fair for a fusion dining experience. The cocktails were crafted with care and worth every penny. Appetizers could easily be shared, making it easy to get variety without breaking the bank. Environment We sat outside and it was amazing for groups, dates, and inside it is super cool. The décor is not fancy but really fun Austin style. There is a section bar where they play music which I want to try. Service The service was cool and amicable. It looks the server was new but he did give recommendations. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered great pairing suggestions. Dishes came out at a good pace, and drinks were refreshed quickly. You could tell the staff was proud of the food they were serving, which made the whole experience even better. Overall: If you're looking for a place where Latin flavors meet creative execution, this spot is worth the visit. Come hungry, order a mix of small plates, and don't skip the cocktails--or the garlic sauce.

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

I am so torn on this place. My friends and I were looking for a cute spot for a moms night out…read more(just 3 of us). We decided to make a reservation at Odds Bar and give it a try. Arrived right on time and the parking lot was PACKED, though the restaurant appeared nearly empty except for a loud networking event going on in a devoted side room open to the main area. No one at the desk to greet us, just a sign to seat ourselves, so we did. Guess reservations don't really matter? It was quite a while before anyone approached us, but when a server finally came he was very nice and helpful. We ordered drinks and entrees. It took an ABSURD amount of time before the drinks came out...maybe because of the event? Not sure. The bar and restaurant seemed nearly empty otherwise and the bartender didn't look busy or rushed at all. Luckily we had intended to make a night of it, so we were able to wait. It was hard to hear each other talk, though, due to the networking event. When the drinks finally came, mine was AMAZING. Like, one of the best drinks I've had in Austin, and maybe one of the best of my life? Weeks later I'm still thinking about it. I got the Going Bananas and it was simple perfection. The food also took a while to come out, but at least we had drinks to tide us over. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and was disappointed. The toppings were spare and didn't offer much to elevate the dish, and the chicken itself, while tasty, was very dry in parts, to the extent where I was dipping it in ketchup to get it to go down easy. The bun and fries were good. Our server seemed to have evaporated into thin air after delivering food, so we had no water refills and had to vye for attention to pay the check. Eventually the bartender came and helped us pay, and seemed terse and annoyed when we asked to split our check. (Three middle-aged women...seems more likely a split than combined?) All in all, we were there about 3 hours total, mostly because service took so long. Such a bizarre experience. I would NOT come here if you are on any kind of timeline. The only way I'll come back is to sit at the bar and have drinks only.

Wow, this place blind-sided me. An amazing experience in all facets. First, the restaurant is…read morebeautiful inside, so upscale and absolutely clean. Our server was Chase, who was very knowledgeable about the menu and took ownership of the whole experience. You can tell he enjoys being there. I got the off-menu All Day English Breakfast, which - shut the front door - was the best I've had in the Austin area. No puddings, and regular bacon instead of rashers, but otherwise super traditional and fantastic. The bangers stood out - YUM. We also got some candied bacon for fun which made the whole meal even more excessive, haha. It was superb, and a generous portion that the two of us easily shared. I'm hooked. Reasonable prices, great food, beautiful interior, fantastic service, easy parking. What a fun surprise to start 2026.

Here for work and decided to eat at the bar. I got the cheese pizza flatbread (the crust was a…read morelittle too thick for a flatbread in my opinion) and added some meat toppings. Overall it was pretty good. I also ordered a side of fries. They were hot, delicious and crispy. The bar top was full but the rest of the place was pretty empty.

I was very pleased with my dining experiences at this restaurant. At both breakfast and dinner I…read morereceived great, attentive service. And, at both breakfasts Amy made me feel especially welcome! The table came with a bottle of water for self-service, which I appreciated. The wine list was of good quality. My server at dinner was able to give me a solid recommendation for one to pair with my salmon. She was dead on with how well it complimented the fish. As for the salmon, it wasn't overly seasoned and was incredibly flaky. It was a good size as well. For breakfast, The Breakfast Plate's eggs were cooked perfectly with appropriately cooked bacon. I enjoyed the potatoes that accompanied it as well. The Buttermilk Pancakes meal was a failure though. The pancakes were gooey inside. My server, Amy, offered to have them remade, but I declined the offer. So I accepted a parfait, which was easily one of the best I've had in Austin. The granola with the berries were perfectly balanced, and the granola wasn't super chunky. Amy was 100% invested in my meal satisfaction. The dining room is quite pretty with lovely set tables. Every time I ate, I felt a tad underdressed! But they don't care if you're comfortably casual, and i saw a family with small children looking very relaxed and vacationy and they were welcome.

Staying at a nearby hotel and it was a pleasant evening for a short walk to and from dinner. What a…read morefind! Had the Paneer Fingers as an appetizer and they were pretty good; but for the entree I ordered the Tandoori Mixed Grill and it was incredible!! Three different types of chicken, plus lamb and salmon. All of them fantastic! Strongly recommended for you Austinites - and I'll visit again on my next trip here as well.

Lady behind the counter was nice. The establishment was clean and typical bar layout. The food…read morewasn't good unfortunately. Almost everything was burnt. The paneer tastes old, and the Tikka was extremely thick, gritty, and had no flavor besides being salty. No spices no anything. Tikka is my top 3 favorite dishes and this was almost the worse one I had. Barely any chicken and mainly bell pepper. Spent good money, tipped on take out, and didn't care about throwing the food out. I hoped we 'd found another hit.

A great example of southern style seafood restaurant. The dining room is well decorated with sea…read morestyle environment, fishes, ocean water, crustaceans, etc... the restaurant was busy so all the food we got was delayed. Server was nice to share how backed up the restaurant was. I ordered the fried shrimp with flounder combo. I love how the fries have that beer batter exterior so it's extra crispy. The shrimp was great plum and juicy. I felt like the batter was a little too thick and the batter didn't have any flavor in it. The flounder was good, but the fish was dry. I wish for the price point. The fish was a little thick thicker in meat. It was slightly sweet white meat so that was good. The chicken wings honestly are really good. I was surprised how crispy and juicy the wings were. I love the Cajun flavor along with the lemon pepper. You can really taste both seasonings. They have the chicken wing fried game down very surprised how good the wings were, crispy skin and juicy white meat. The oysters were great, big sized oysters, no sand or shell chips. Nice sweet flavors from the oyster meat. Clean tasting, a little briny, good seafood taste. Alll the side dipping sauces were good, cocktail, ranch, etc. beers were good too. Reasonably priced.

I walked into Surfing Crab hoping for one of those unapologetically messy seafood boils -- the kind…read morewhere you're tying your hair back, rolling up your sleeves, and mentally preparing to smell like garlic butter for the rest of the day. Sadly... this wasn't that experience. I ordered the boil with a pound of crab, head‑on shrimp, squid, corn, and those thin little sausage slices you see at most Cajun spots. The seasoning landed squarely in the middle -- not offensive, not impressive, just sitting there like it was waiting for someone to give it direction. I asked for hot, but what I got tasted more like a medium that didn't want to commit. And the shrimp? Head‑on and not deveined. That gave them a gamy, muddy undertone that took away from the whole boil. At this price point, deveining shouldn't be a luxury add‑on. We also tried the appetizer sampler -- calamari, egg rolls, cheese sticks -- and everything tasted suspiciously similar, like it all took the same little swim in the same fryer without a break. Nothing was terrible, but nothing had personality. These were the kind of appetizers you can find anywhere, and not the kind you remember later. My partner ordered the shrimp po'boy, and while the portion was generous, the breading overwhelmed the shrimp. He ended up peeling most of it off just to get to the actual protein. When the breading becomes the main character, that's a sign the dish needs editing. Now, the mixed drinks? Those were actually good -- balanced, not overly sweet, and honestly the highlight of the meal. And I have to give credit where it's due: our waitress was attentive, friendly, and checked on us consistently without hovering. She did everything right. The food just didn't match her level of service. And look... I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I've had better crab at HEB during crawfish season for a fraction of the price. When your grocery‑store boil is hitting harder than the restaurant version, that's saying something. Overall, Surfing Crab wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't memorable either. For the price and the concept, I expected more depth, more spice, and more care in the prep. This one's a pass for me -- especially when I know I can get fresher, better‑seasoned seafood elsewhere without the premium price tag.

Went out to this place on a recommendation that they had great wings. We had both some of the…read moretraditional and boneless wings and both were awesome, great portion size and the buffalo lemon pepper is definitely a standout flavor! Jess R took care of us this evening and when it started getting busy, she still found time to give us some amazing drink recommendations (the blood orange marg with the grand mariner floater had my partner raving about it on the drive home) and have good banter with us. She definitely is a standout waitress in the best way; personable, quick, but knows how to make you feel at home. The place had a great buzzy atmosphere, well-lit and cozy, but the staff are stand out. I personally will come back again just to have Jess R wait on me, she made that much of a great impression!

We love Anchor Bar! The staff is wonderful, the owners are great people, the food is always good,…read moreand even the patrons are great. They have always made us feel welcomed, and have gone above and beyond at times to do something kind for us. We will continue to be long time customers!!

Another arcade bar that has stolen my heart. The food is…read morebanging! They've got so much to choose from and it's just yum. They have a cereal bar! Smash burgers, fries, ice cream treats, salads, tots, wings, corn ribs, ramen, queso, pizza, fish & chips, hot dogs, grilled cheese...I could go on and on. The games. Holy poo, the games! Classic race games as far as the eye can see. Pinball machines like there's no tomorrow. Hours upon hours we've spent here getting lost in the bells and whistles of it all. Oh yeah, there's beer too! Yee-haw!

There are several arcade bars you could pop into in the ATX and surrounding areas. But I have to…read moresay the food at Pixel Palace really sets this place apart. It's SO good. The fries, the pretzels, even the tortilla chips in their chips and salsa side are exceptional. The bartender here was so nice. She stayed on top of our orders and kept our drinks full. Get yourself a cocktail as they have developed some fun stuff for their menu. The palace is smaller than say a Dave and Busters or Austins, but the vibes are fantastic. It's dark like a grimy vintage arcade would be, but it's clean and not sticky everywhere. Some of the machines I wanted to play were out of order which was obviously a bummer, but there were still a ton of options for fun including Pokemon pinball. Worth the drive if you've got a small group you want to hang out and play games with. It looks like they show movies too, which is pretty cool, but I haven't experienced...yet.