We just left the Salty Sow... WOW! So incredibly impressed! Not only were the appetizers unique and affordable, but the flavor of EVERYTHING we ordered was so good! I fell in love so hard with the Brussels sprouts leaves, that I wound up asking the waitress how they are cooked, I'm going to valiantly attempt them at thanksgiving this year! I also ordered the duck breast. It was perfectly portioned, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. My husband ordered the truffle deviled eggs. He wasn't ecstatic about them, and felt they needed a little something extra, but he did say that they were good. He also ordered the Wagyu beef burger special and was very impressed.. stating it was a Great burger. He thought the duck fat fries were a bit over salty, but I liked them pretty well. We totaled $71 (plus tax) for two appetizers, two entries, two mini cocktails, and a slightly overpriced beer. We were just at $90 with a tip. Not horrible for a date night when the food is super worth it. Oh... service was great as well. read more

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Great prices during happy hour which is 430p-630p every day, and they do take reservations. The two of us ordered a ridic amount of food for $53. Honey rosemary dipped fried chicken $6- probably our fav (also because it's a protein). Comes with 1 small boneless chicken breast and 1 thigh. Juicy and moist, seasoned well, and very crispy. The biscuit was good too. Chicken liver mousse $5- my husband surprisingly really enjoyed this. By itself, it is VERY salty, however w/ the crostini, it's fine. Our first loaf was so hard that it could cut our gums (probably toasted and sat out since they space out your food). However, the 2nd loaf was better (yes, you can get more bread for free because it's a lot of pate). Pretty tasty and complimented well w/ the pickled onion. Crispy Brussels sprout leaves $5- i always love roasted brussels sprouts and these were definitely good if you need something green Truffled deviled eggs $5 (4 eggs)- pretty tasty and very filled, but then again it's your typical deviled egg Duck fat fries $5.50- not sure what the hype is about. The fries were normal and actually a bit too salty. The egg was normal. The bearnaise sauce was good however and helped tone down the saltiness. Wouldn't order again. Blackened redfish $25- would've been okay if we didn't order this since we were already SO full from all the appetizers and it took a LONG time to come out. The waiter asked if we still had room for the redfish after we pretty much finished our food already, so clearly they hadn't even started preparing it. Surprisingly it was a nice size filet. The crust was good and tasty, however the fish itself was bland and a bit overcooked. Not sure if I've ever had redfish though so I don't know what to expect. Quinoa and lentils were good, chipotle Tabasco lemon butter sauce was good to dip the fish in since it was plain. Not sure how some people were blown away Unfortunately didn't have room to try the bananas foster beignets =( In general, the food is tasty and the prices are great during happy hour. read more

Reservations are a MUST! This place is so good! Their food is awesome! ...they have great cocktails too! Parking is easy even on crowded nights. read more

Had visited the Salty Sow a few times in pre-Covid times and a couple weeks ago got hungry for their burger. Visited today, over the Fourth of July weekend. We sat outside. The flies were terrible throughout the whole meal. You will be swatting them off your food and drink constantly. Was happy to be able to order the burger, but overall the menu feels very stagnant when compared to similar restaurants throughout the city. The service was not bad, and not good. The food was brought out in a timely manner. Maybe SS was simply not as good as I remember from the last visit, but I left feeling no desire to return. read more

Waited in the cold wind for about half an hour. Devil eggs are okay, but the Candied Pork Belly is too SALTY and FAT!! read more

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They have the best Brussels sprouts in Austin however they are not worth the treatment you will endure to get them. Consistently the worst customer experience in Austin. The staff here is beyond rude especially if you try to come here alone. I started ordering online to avoid the staff. That experience is even worse. They don't start to prepare my order until I arrive EVERY TIME!!! So frustrating!!! 42 minutes total for Brussel sprouts read more

I went here for my birthday the other day since we literary couldn't find anywhere to park for Freedman's! I'm so glad we came here. I had about 10 people with me and we were seated right away! We had an awesome waiter who kept up with all of our orders and drinks!! I had the candied pork belly and the truffled eggs!! Soooo good I can't even put into words how great the food is here! I also got to try bone marrow and the duck fat fries! The decor of this place was soo comfortable yet chic and the restrooms were fantastic! Oh and there is plenty of room to park! I would also like to mention that their cocktails are very tasty too. I consider myself as a beer girl but I didn't have one beer here because the cocktails were so great! (They have awesome beer selections too) We are so coming back great food and great service! read more

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Yeah okay this place is amazing. I started off my meal with a live oak hef (can never go wrong there), and I ordered the candied pork belly. It literally melted in my mouth...I'm drooling just thinking about it. The top was nice and crispy and caramels zed and the bottom was so soft and tender and juicy. The side collards were also SO GOOD...like the best I've ever had. I tried my friends stuff too - milk braised pork belly and the blackened fish I think - all very good (but mine was the best). For dessert we got the bananas foster beignets, the salted caramel butterscotch pudding, and some chocolate thing. Of course the beignets were to die for and the butterscotch pudding was a-ma-zing but the chocolate thing was a bit too rich for me. However, I can't complain! Awesome meal and awesome atmosphere. read more

Salty Sow - Candied pork belly...mmmmm - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Go at Happy Hour for good prices on decadent food. Seriously, the cocktails are super legit too and they have a quality beer selection. You will never in your life have better deviled eggs than the Truffled Deviled Eggs. Seriously, decadent. The Duck Fat Fries are also a must order, because that gelatinous 110-minute egg is glorious on them. I also typically go for the Pork Belly Taco (it is called Salty Sow after all) and their Honey Rosemary-Dipped Fried Chicken is the perfect mix of salty and sweet. I've never had their desserts because I eat too much food. read more

Salty Sow - Deviled Eggs at their most devilish. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I really love this place and it has had very consistent preparation and delivery of their food. Service over the last year has been declining and last night was the crowning moment. This area needs some serious work. For now, we are going to Dai Due instead. They do have a gluten-free menu, but you will need to ask for it. Please note that their fryer is used with gluten items so the oil will contain gluten residual. Avoid the fried items on the menu if you are celiac. The Happy Hour is everyday from 4:30 to 6:30. Cocktails are good and come in a glass with a single large ice cube. I recommend the Salty Sow'r & Moscow Sow for non-sweet cocktails, while the Rosemary's Piglet and Sparkling Sangria are more on the fruity side. The evening meal consist of the following item: **Starters: Pastrami Salmon (GF w/o bread), Roasted Organic Beets (GF), Oyster Boudin Fritters, Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves, Eggplant Fries **Main: Blackened Redfish, Slow-cooked Beef Shoulder, Bacon Wrapped Pork Filet Mignon **Sides: Green Chile Grits, Collard Greens, Cauliflower & Wild Rice Casserole **Dessert: Bananas Foster Beignets & the special dessert All the items were very appetizing, full of favors, and just yummy. I would recommend all the items above, with special recognition to the redfish. Now to the service ... our server was just in a grumpy mood and expressed it thru out the duration. When we asked for details about how the items were prepared, his attitude was just get something. When transitioning from one course to the next, he would come to ask us what we want but would not bring back additional menus. So the table of 4+ people were sharing one menu and I had to grab additional from the hostess. He let us order the main course without the sides. Of all the times eating here, this is the 1st time that the eating atmosphere was so nasty and unreliable. I have had this server before so I don't really know what is going on. But after this, I cannot go back. I have relied on this place to be dependable in providing service for casual and business dinners. Last night was not a good showing. read more

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Awesome place for dinner. I recently went here with some clients who were in town and everyone LOVED their meals. I'd definitely recommend a reservation since it was packed! We started out with the deviled eggs and they were so creamy & delicious. The filling is super rich but yet light. I don't know how they do it but the filling was practically like an egg yolk whipped mousse. Everyone enjoyed these. We also ate the Charcuterie & Cheese board. This was a nice plate to share. There was salumi, smoked salmon, smoked turkey breast, chicken liver mousse and pate. In addition to the meat selection, there were two cheeses and some pickled vegetables with bread. For entrees, I got the bone-in filet. It was cooked perfectly medium rare and melted in my mouth. The mushroom gravy with the meat was fantastic. This was a great steak. My guests got the pork special and beef shoulder (served in a pot! very cute) For sides we got the smashed potatoes (they were just alright, nothing special, wished we got the mashed potatoes instead), fried brussel sprouts and the cauliflower & wild rice. The brussel sprouts were so tasty with nice sweet & salty element with some golden raisins shaved in. I'd really recommend this. The cauliflower was also very nice, like a gratin with a very savory cheese sauce. I couldn't quite put my finger on it but it tasted like a very mild gorgonzola sauce. Overall it was delicious. Lastly, for dessert we shared the butterscotch budino with caramel sauce. It was so good! Amazing dessert. I really like how the custard was not overly sweet but with the caramel and whipped cream, it was an excellent dessert with just the rest amount of sweetness. It was an excellent way to end the meal. The only reason for the deduction in 1 star is due to the fact that the restaurant is really, really noisy and parking is a little crowded. If you are looking for a quiet, intimate dinner, you might want to consider somewhere else. It was hard to hear conversation across from me at the table unless my guests were practically yelling. Even our server had to ask people to repeat themselves multiple times. read more

Salty Sow - Bone In filet. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I really really really wanted to like you... Reading all the raving reviews gave me such high hopes for this place. For starters we had... Truffled deviled eggs (5/5) the best thing on the menu! Oyster boudin (3/5) - boyfriend liked this but I didn't taste the oysters.... Chicken mousee (3/5) if you like liver, you'll like this. The bread was really good, but the course just wasn't something to be wow about. Duck fat fries (3/5) so... what was all the hype about? As our entree's we shared... The crisp chicken thighs (4/5) cooked perfectly, and definitely crisp, but we expected more flavor from it. The bone in petite filet (4/5) requested for medium rare and so far is my second favorite dish here. A little on the salty side. The candied porkbelly (4/5) very tender and moist, the flavor reminded me of an asian dish my grandpa would make. Although we found the place to be mediocre, we would still come back. read more

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have been back many times and mostly enjoy the service and the food. They have made some changes and like everyone but this is still one of the most solid go to meals in austin. favorites include the burger. the chicken thighs and the giant pot of meat. The duck fat fries are a MUST! read more

I've been here twice now, and both experience were satisfying! Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries is a must if you come here. Extremely delicious!! As for the entree, slow-cooked beef shoulder is my favorite. The beef is very juicy and tender. It's full of flavors, and the glazed root vegetables make a great combination with the beef shoulder. I also tried out the mexican vanilla bean cream brûlée. But this was just okayyyy. I was a bit disappointed with the atmosphere and the interior design here. I was expecting the place to be a little bit more upscale and classy. It gave me a southern comfy vibe instead. Other than that, Salty Sow is a great choice for a casual date/family dinner night! read more

This was my first visit and in short I will be back and Rose will be my server. The host was a bit snooty. I'm sure that with more training he will be welcoming instead of dismissive and arrogant. Our wait time was right on target. We were told 30 minutes and I think that's how long we waited. During our wait, Rose approached us and put us at ease with her pleasant and welcoming disposition. She recommended lovey appetizers and we picked the charcuterie. It didn't disappoint. When we were seated for dinner we were thrilled to find out that Rose was our server. Again, she nailed it with dinner recommendations. I enjoyed the red snapper which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. It was served hot also. My dining companion ordered the bone in pork chop. The pork chop was pure perfection. Kudos to the chef. In conclusion I'm glad I found this place. Make sure you sit in Rose's section. read more

Good food and good service. The chips and guac was one of my favorites I've ever had and I definitely recommend it. Also enjoyed the crispy brussel sprouts and the beef shoulder. Good covid protocols. Even though I enjoyed the experience, I likely won't be going back. Not my favorite type of food and it's a fairly expensive restaurant. If I go back, it will be for the guacamole. read more

My friend and I came here for their happy hour and was told that they have the best fried chicken in town. I would have to now concur :d The atmosphere is very quaint and charming with wood decor and furnitures. An open view of the kitchen is also entertaining for those with reservations near by the kitchen area. Staff are typically attentive and very professional but you'll usually be so busy with your food that you might not even care. But on to the food! We got ourselves the chicken liver pâté, honey rosemary dipped fried chicken, duck fat fried fries, and the crispy brussel sprouts. All of these items were spectacular, except for the fries. The mouthfeel was lighter, in my opinion but nothing special about it. But holy moly the fried chicken!!! The liver pâté! And the brussel sprouts! They all had flavors and textures that overlapped and melted together so deliciously! Overall, the dining experience was over the top and the value during happy hour is very hard to pass up! If you want to experience a higher level of foodie nirvana, their lunch and dinner menu offer much to your curious appetite! Wary on their cocktail menu though. Mainly use local distilleries but no point if they aren't using the good liquor. read more

Awesome happy hour. Don't miss out on the chicken liver mousse or bone marrow. Also must have Brussels! Without a doubt I order these 3. The Brussels sprout salad is amazing and so are the chicken thighs. If you do dessert, the banana fosters is the only way to go. Drinks are always on point. read more

The duck fat fries. That is all. Just go and get the duck fat fries. Michelle Obama did it and so should you. Bonus: Get the Butterscotch Budino because the I reminisce on that dessert far too frequently. read more

Salty Sow - Duck Fat Fries - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

When in Austin for a night and you want to go to to the best restaurant in town, Salty Sow is it! As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile and seated right away! Our waiter was friendly and attentive, he took time to explain the menu and chat it up with us. The food was brought out to piping hot and very tasty! Highly recommend the Mexican Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée for dessert! read more

I came here on a busy and loud saturday night for dinner. We were lucky to have made reservations since I heard the hostess telling people coming in that they would need to wait 30-45 min (@ 6 PM). Now, we may have had too high expectations for this place, thus the subpar rating. The service was lackluster and it took us 30 minutes to get our food. The food was, as most people said, delicious. But for me and my companion, it was less than expected. The roast beef was a large bowl with a very small amount of food while the 2 chicken thighs were barely enough to fill my partner. The food was top-notch in quality and taste, just not in quantity. We got the butterscotch bordino for dessert and it was absolutely the highlight of the dinner. The biscotti was nothing to write home about but the salty creme on top paired with the subtle sweetness of caramel was perfect. May come back to try the happy hour menu, but other than that, it was lacking for us. read more

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I went for my 21 birthday dinner. It was a great experience. The waitress was really nice and ended up giving us some complimentary champagne at the end of the dinner. Probably because we had a pricey tab at the end of the night. I had the pork belly. It was different lol my sister had the duck breast which I loved . We ended up eating the banana foster which was ok. It was very battered. Overall the food was different and new. I'm not sure I was sold on it but the service and atmosphere was spot on. Great place you should try. read more

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Went with a big group from work and tried a bit of everything. Happy hour menu has great prices for both food and drink. I tried the sparkling sangria and was a happy customer. Appetizers + sides: Truffled deviled eggs were a hit with everyone. Brussels sprouts are amazing. Triple fried duck fat fries are solid. Wish I had gotten more of the beet salad, which was delicious. Mains: I ordered the candied pork belly entree all for myself. The outside had a great level of crispiness while the inside was very tender and juicy. But I was eyeing my colleague's hanger steak entree and once I got a taste, I had instant remorse. But I favor beef over pork most of the time. Dessert: Bananas foster beignets FTW! Also, their ice creams have unique flavors. read more

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This gem has a small but mighty menu. Everything is amazing. Everything! The deviled eggs are insane and you know what would go good on duck fat fries...a fried egg!! Here's the best part...the service is the best. They make great recommendations and they are super attentive. Really loved this place. read more

Salty Sow - Buttermilk Pie. So good! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I truly enjoyed my experience. The food was tasty and flavorful. We started with the deviled eggs, which was drizzled in truffle oil. I would recommend this appetizer. For our main dishes I had the redfish and my companion had the pork butt. Both were yummy. We had a side of Brussels sprouts. The only down side was all the dishes were a tad on the salty side. Perhaps the name :). One unique item they also had was a "flight" of mini cocktails. This was a terrific idea. I got a nice variety of drinks and it wasn't too much. From vodka to tequila to beer. Lastly, my companion loved the dessert. She devoured it. It was a chocolate chip bread pudding. I thought it tasted like a chocolate chip cookie, which is a good thing. read more

We chose to go here as part of our Valentine's Day dinner tour. We didn't make reservations and were told the wait time would be an hour. I love the under-promise-over-deliver approach. We only had to wait ten minutes. While waitimg, we ordered the highly acclaimed duck fries and an old fashioned. The fries are very crispy, but seemed overrated. The sauce and egg seemed more appealing when reading about it, versus the actual experience. We ordered the blackened redfish with smashed potatoes and pork belly with collard greens. The pork belly was moist, flavorful and well portioned. The collard greens were clean, good texture and seasoned well. The redfish was smaller than I expected. Normally I get a larger portion when I go elsewhere. The potatoes were okay, not very creative or anything out of the ordinary. The old fashioned was delicious. Rarely is it made with the crushed cherry, as the recipe calls for, but it was made correctly. The Salted Sow'r was delicious also, nothing extra, just a good refreshing cocktail. The highlight was the bananas foster beignets with ice cream!!!!! In the future, I'll go here specifically for this dish. The dough was fried to a perfect golden crisp, whew!!! As soon as you think it's over, you're welcomed with a delightfully tasteful banana tucked inside the beignet. And to top it off, there's a lovely portion of vanilla ice cream to accompany. The portion size is enough for four people, considering you've eaten an app and entree. The ambiance is cozy, very warm and inviting. There were four different employees who checked on us, which was awesome. I'd return and would recommend this spot. Park on the street instead of the paid parking lot across the street. read more

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Happy Hour at Salty Sow is always a good idea because the prices are great! Some of my favorite things to get here are: - triple duck fat fries - truffled deviled eggs - chicken liver mousse - crispy chicken thighs - slow-cooked beef shoulder (if you're really hungry!) Atmosphere is fun and semi-casual and the staff is always in a good mood. read more

I don't even remember how I found this place, but jeez what a delicious dinner :D Food & Drinks Ordered: - Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries: Pretty damn good, but make sure you eat them while they're hot, they tasted pretty oily and soggy in a bad way, when we left about 30% of them for the end of our dinner) - Garden Fresh Collins: This was suggested by our waiter (I can't remember your name, but super nice girl blonde long hair) Hearty amount of alcohol and fresh ingredients from their garden! - Candied Pork Belly: Man do I love me some pork belly! What a fun meal this was, super crispy and the flavor from the soy balsamic syrup really popped and added a bitter sweet taste in your mouth. Don't forget to eat your greens too (Or I'll eat it for you :D) - Genuine Blackened Redfish: Tasted a bit salty for my taste, but other than that it was a solid fish dish. Cute restaurant with extremely friendly staff and hardworking kitchen hands. We'll definitely be stopping by again when we come to Austin! read more

We are here on the recommendation of a UTA group we were visiting. The menu wasn't as enticing as I thought it'd be. I wound up getting the beef shoulder with no egg. It was cooked really well and had great flavor. I also had the Rosemary Piglet which was delicious. read more

We have lived in the Austin area for 3 months and have been to more restaurants than I'd care to admit. Salty Sow is by far my favorite restaurant thus far! We started with the deviled eggs. Wow!! Absolutely a must. Then we both had the red fish. Again you got to try this. Now for the final course, desert. We had the banana beignets with ice cream. I can't describe how delicious this was. From start to finish great service and great food. Can't wait to try again. Only one problem, they aren't open for lunch :-). Try this place and you will not be disappointed read more

Great service. Great outdoor seating. Overall good menu selection. Loved the options for happy hour and discount

That charcuterie though... perfect. Great selection and mix of cheeses, meats, etc. Steak melted in my mouth. THE DESSERTS. Just wow. We order 2 every time. Great service & welcoming atmosphere. Have been back a couple times already, and will continue to go back. read more

Not from Austin, TX... was vision and we just wanted to explore good Texas food. Overall the ambiance and service was good. I'm giving 5 stars simply because the flavor of my entree was not the best. I think because of all of the great reviews, my expectations were extremely high. I've definitely have had better in previous visits to Austin. read more

Salty Sow - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food and service was top notch! Definitely recommend their beef shoulder and chocolate cake!

We've been to Salty Sow so many times and it's generally very good. It's a great location with free parking and a cool atmosphere. The food is very good. Be aware of some of the servers during promotions they may be doing like the discounted tasting menu as they have been known to encourage you to order pricier things on the menu. Moral of the story is to definitely capitalize on those opportunities - they're great! Definitely worth trying. read more

I have been going to Salty Sow since I moved to Austin 6 years ago. I order the same thing every single time (pork shoulder) because I love it that much. All their margaritas are awesome and pack quite the punch for being such a small drink. The happy hour is pretty awesome here as well I just wish they had a few more food items on the happy hour menu. read more

Some friends and I came here for happy hour right when they opened at 4:30 and were seated on the patio. Our waiter was very nice, but he checked in a bit too often. I ordered their take on a whiskey sour, which was delicious! My friends enjoyed their drinks as well. I must mention that the portions for their happy hour food specials are HUGE! You could absolutely split something with a friend. My friend ordered the fried chicken, and I can see why all the reviews rave about it- it was amazing! Which brings me to my three stars. I ordered the duck fat fries and they arrived with a VERY undercooked egg on top and a side of aoli. Now I'm a fan of a runny egg, so although even the white was still transparent in parts it was quite delicious with the fries. The fries were heavy due to the duck fat and I would recommend sharing, although they were good. However... I awoke at 4:00 the next morning violently ill. At first I thought I might have caught a bug, but by noon I was perfectly fine. Food poisoning for sure and I suspect the egg as a likely culprit. If you suspect any food might be undercooked at a restaurant, it's always safer to send it back. Anyway, would recommend for happy hour with caution. read more

I will make this very easy! Go on happy hour- every day from 4:30-6:30. Just order everything on the menu (if you are with 4 or more people) it might be a lot of food, but I know plenty of people who have done with two people. Duck fat fries and rosemary honey fried chicken is crowds favorite. Make a reservation if going on happy hour during weekend. read more

A different and interesting take on pork in the capital of Texas! In general I am more of a beef person but the food here is awesome! The whole establishment is very nice inviting. Upscale and yet still casual; you'll see young professionals, couples enjoying a nice date together, and groups of friends all having a good time. There was a bit of a wait when we got there but we were seated in the bar area and ordered some drinks. The waiter was very knowledgeable and patient with us as we had a lot of questions about their speciality drinks that all have really interesting names and great flavor. We were shown to our table before I finished my first drink. For the appetizer we ordered the Duck Fat Fries which were awesome! Their fried in duck fat which gives a really interesting flavor to the fries that is enhanced with the sauce that accompanies it. For the main course, I ordered the Pork Filet Mignon which was the most succulent and delicious piece of pork I have probably ever had. The mashed sweet potatoes that came with it were great too! I'll definitely come back to explore the rest of the menu. read more

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Top 5 favorite restaurant in Austin. Excellent service and food in a relaxed environment. My staples are the charcuterie board, suck fat fries with an extra egg, with a cold Blanche libation (blood orange margarita) or 512-pecan porter. Their desserts are excellent too. Now that I think about, I've enjoyed everything I have ever ordered at Salty Sow so explore the menu. read more

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