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    Pecan Square Cafe

    4.3 (126 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Joy P.

    Really lovely experience here. Fresh food with shareable plates, lovely atmosphere, great staff. If you have to wait for your reservation , there are 2-3 other little bars you can check out while you do so. Everything we had was delicious and the portions are perfect - we did 4-5 shared and then individual mains, and that was more than enough. Try everything- the menu is tight for a reason!

    Sunny C.

    We came here on the pre dinner snack menu just to get a quick bite and the menu was very limited and on the over priced side. The good was okay but just didn't feel worth the value. Done better snack options would have been better since we weren't in a mood for pizza. Service was still good. Though I am curious what is in the dinner menu if I am ever around. Nice indoor and outdoor seating as options.

    Monica Q.

    After striking out at Howard's and facing a huge wait at Clark's, we accidentally stumbled into Pecan Square right behind it. I've always heard people rave about this spot, and it totally lived up to the reputation. The second I saw the wood-fired pizza oven, I knew what we were getting. The pizza was phenomenal and didn't let us down one bit. Great atmosphere and even better food and drinks!

    The absolute best fresh salad! It was so good and crispy!
    Celena S.

    Let me just warn you - parking is a B, but it is absolutely worth it to eat here!! We sat outside in the adorable courtyard and the waiter brought us and our dog water. The fish and lily pads were unexpected in the garden area and I love it!! I want that at my house lol We started with the pecan bun - because that's what everyone recommended. It wasn't my favorite. I did like the very center of it though. I got the mixed greens salad with an egg and it is probably the best salad I've ever had! The fresh lettuces and herbs were so delicious!! The dressing was so good too. I could have eaten two of these and left it at that. I got the chickpea crepe with goat ricotta and orange marmalade. This wasn't my favorite, but I am not a goat cheese person so I was hoping being ricotta I would like it. The crepe and marmalade were good though. My husband had the burger and fries and he said it was exactly what he wanted. It was cooked well and excellent portion sized. We will definitely be back and take our family when they're in town.

    Burger and fries :)
    Dawn S.

    Finding a spot to park was tricky but it was worth driving around the neighborhood and a bit of a walk. There is a bar inside that is bright and inviting. Our table was against the wall, near a little fireplace. I was meeting friends. We had zucchini fritti which were great. Our waiter told us his favorites. He recommended the sausage and eggs. I didn't order that but my friend did. It looked great. He cleaned his plate as if he were a little kid trying to be a member of the clean plate club. I ordered the burger. It was perfectly cooked. Next time, I would order it without the tomato. The caramelized onions were perfect as were the fries.

    Flourless Chocolate Torte
    Lauren W.

    Had a great Valentine's Day dinner here! The design of the space is super cool to start off with. We ordered the carrot ginger soup, burger, mezzaluna, and the flourless chocolate torte. The mezzaluna was even pink for the holiday! We sat at the counter by the kitchen which was fun to watch the food being prepared. The chocolate torte definitely was a highlight - really good.

    Tayo F.

    This is a really swanky place. We stopped by for my birthday because it popped up on (Yelp) and figured we'd give it a go. Seems to be a pretty popular date night spot to be honest and the price tag matched the environment. I did wish there was a little more food on my plate, but I enjoyed it. It was really cool cause they had an outdoor area where kids could play if they wanted.

    Sara G.

    Pecan Square Cafe gives full on adobe western energy with a side of elegance. I got this recommendation from a guy at our hotel pool and he nailed it. Think laid back sophistication and plates that surprised me. I started with a crab salad. It was chunks of cold crab in a white sauce set over green beans. Then, my tile fish came swimming in a zesty white sauce that i perked up for. Our service was very friendly!

    Bie's Knees
    Mariel T.

    I'm still convinced the sticky buns and their pizzas are the stars of the show! On this recent trip, they had a broccolini pizza with a chili crisp that was absolutely divine. To make it a little more breakfast-y, we added a fried egg which was good!

    Beautiful water lilies outside!
    Jessalyn C.

    It was nice to have a lighter/healthier alternative on our Austin trip, and it was a welcome change from the streak of bbq. We came on a Sunday without a reservation and it wasn't a problem. The cafe interior was decorated really cutely and the service was . Here's what we ordered: *Pecan sticky bun - a little crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, yum! *Carrot soup - because it was a little cold inside and it did the trick! It had hints of lemon, ginger, and was topped with some mint *Provençal salad with roasted chicken - Chicken on the salad was seasoned well, but a bit dry. That was everyone's least favorite (only because everything else was so good!) *Broccolini cheese pizza since it was unique. It tasted like broccoli soup, and had a nice crust *Smoked kingfish tartine - all of our favorite dish! It was a bit salty since they loaded it up with so much fish, but it was tasty and I loved the bursts of flavor from the roe

    Italian Shallot Pizza
    Dessa S.

    Such an elevated cafe experience! The vibes are unmatched. I absolutely love the open kitchen, their interior (and exterior) designer needs a raise! Staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Plus their patio is pet friendly and pours fresh water for the pups! I can tell the food was well crafted, so delicious too. I've yet to try their dinner menu, but their happy hour deals always get me hooked. This was my second time back and had to leave a review to express my gratitude for this unique cafe.

    Beck made our entire experience amazing! From the service to the food my boyfriend & I were blown away. Everything was incredible and will forever make sure we return when visiting Austin. Can't thank Beck enough as well as the staff as a whole. Beautiful environment and can't wait to come back!

    Desserts
    Nicole S.

    High end cali vibes, feels like true Clarksville in here. The drinks and small plates were stellar. We got salmon and pork chop for our mains and those were just okay. I think the pizza is probably the way to go here for the main, those looked so good. Our server was great and had a Clarksville vibe too

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    The atmosphere itself is more intimate so it's not extremely loud - there is soft music that plays in the background. It is an open kitchen concept as well, but I haven't had any distractions or need to talk loudly due to it. That said, on a busy… 

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    This is a review about the coffee and food aspect of Simona's…read more It is over priced. In terms of coffee, they are middle of the pack. There is much better coffee in austin. They have premium prices still. They sell pastries and they have a taco food truck connected to it. Both are still very much overpriced. I get it, they are inside a nice hotel and so they will charge a premium but at least have the quality match that.

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    Pecan Square Cafe - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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