Gastropub for sure! Service is prompt, informative, and extremely attentive and helpful server that guided us toward an extremely satisfying dining experience. The space has a 20 person indoor, air conditioned space with a full and creative bar. Massive outdoor spaces have chillers to stave the heat, with wood floors, chalk signs, and silverware chandeliers. Unique and tasty, unusually flavorful choices for both food and drink, and extremely worth the visit. read more

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This was somewhat disappointing with an almost redeeming dessert. When researching places to have unique, Austin culinary experiences, we chose the Salty Sow based on reviews. Upon arriving, service was great, sat in a nice spot near the open kitchen and our server was friendly too. Their wine list is very limited, even their "reserve list." They do have a full cocktail list, with some nice options. The cocktails we ordered were nicely done. The food was really the issue... Their triple fried fries were luke warm when they arrived and definitely not "triple fried crispy" like they should have been! The egg did little to help it and the sauce was totally bland. The brussel peels were tasty and crispy, these were nicely done. Deviled egg was decent, nothing spectacular. The biggest issue with the appetizers was we latterly got them within 3 minutes of ordering them... how's that possible? Tells me some items were pre-made, which is NOT acceptable in a place where freshness and flavor is key. Also, throughout, it seemed like table turn was important, we definitely don't like this either. When it came to entrées, the chicken thighs were boring and bland, definitely needed salt. The burger was decent, so was the blackened fish, but neither were spectacular. The carnitas offered nice flavor, but very little zing, nor spice as it definitely needed a little salt. Up to this point, we were indifferent about this visit, then we ordered dessert and their bananas foster beignets were the best thing we tried in this restaurant that evening! Seriously great! But seriously, should dessert have to be the star of the show? read more

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When my friends recommended this place for a party, I was a little unsure because I could not tell what kind of food Salty Sow served and my friends had a variety of dietary preferences, but boy we were all blown away! Got a reservation on a busy convention week along with F1 and was pretty excited to try all of the marrow and burgers and goodies on the menu. We were sat at high tops in the back patio/ish/outdoor? area, and +1000 for them being so dog friendly! The fried chicken was absolutely delicious, the burger was well made, and honestly all of the appetizers and even the fries were delicious. Definitely recommended for a group but must make a res! read more

A great dog-friendly place in Austin. The outdoor seating has heating and is very warm. Everything my husband and I tried here was absolutely delicious, over-the-top and very decadent. Service was very friendly. The Caesar salad was well-dressed and coated with parmesan cheese and tossed with crispy Brussels sprouts. Super lemony and delicious. The bone marrow was covered with gruyere cheese and rich, paired with soft toasted bread. The beef shoulder was fall-off-the-bone tender with mashed potatoes and creamy gravy. The honey rosemary fried chicken was so crispy and crusty. The whole meal added up to ~$75 without tip. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose to order here! read more

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Disclaimer that this is not going to be a helpful review if you're looking for to eat. This is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Austin and I've yet to try something I don't like here. The service is great, the ambiance is solid - lively, but not crazy loud. But really, the standout here is the food. Most recently, I had the chicken thighs and they were so good! The skins were crispy, the potatoes were delicious, the gravy was flavourful... and this is just this time. As I said, everything is so good. Just go. It's worth it. read more

Salty Sow - Crispy chicken thighs - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loved this place! We went during restaurant week & got the 3 course meal for $40. My food was delicious & served in an actual pot. My husband had the trout & loved it! We will definitely be going back to try more dishes! read more

Salty Sow - Beef shoulder with mashed potatoes & carrots. Topped with an over medium egg! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is one of my favorite places to come to for happy hour (4:30-6). The happy hour menu is great! Some of my favorites are: 1. Fried chicken 2. Crispy Brussel sprouts 3. Liver pâté 4. Duck fat fries with an egg In my opinion, the deviled eggs are a let down. They're not super flavorful, so I don't recommend. Then again, I like my deviled eggs to have a lot more mustard and relish, so this could be why! The cocktail menu is also amazing. You can't go wrong. One of my favorites is the Mr. Shaw! read more

Had my bachelorette party in Austin and luckily asked for suggestions from a friend who had moved to the area. This was hands down the best meal I've had in a long time! We had a group of 9, staff was fantastic, service was a good pace. We didn't wait long for anything but also didn't feel rushed. The food and cocktails were delicious! Add the pork belly to anything that had that option... you won't be disappointed. The burgers, pork chops, Brussel sprouts, duck fried, deviled eggs... BUT... that chocolate cake... OMG! I was so full, but decided to take a bite. And the sounds I elicited printed everyone else at the table to take one too. It's sinful... just do it. We were too busy eating to remember to take pics of the food... read more

Salty Sow - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Don't let the 'Salty' in the name sway you...the food here is Amazing!!. It's kind of fun to go through the 'maze' layout, inside the space!!! read more

super cute restaurant located on manor! we got the triple fried duck fat fries served (with cold bearnaise and 110-minute eggs), the candied pork belly (with collard greens and a soy balsamic syrup), and chicken liver! highly recommend all three - I can't stop thinking about the pork belly & chicken liver can't wait to go back to try more of their dishes! read more

Salty Sow - pork belly - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Best food in Austin. Their fusion of Louisiana creole soul food and texas flare is unique and amazing.

Food and service were good but cocktails were just average. Salty Sow is consistent and menu is moderately priced. We sat outside and it was a little warm. They seem to be integrating Waylon J BBQ more into the menu. read more

Here's the pro tip for Salty Sow: Go at happy hour (4:30 to 6:30 every day), where a good chunk of the menu is available for dirt cheap. Chicken (two big pieces) and biscuit for $7. Sizeable, $5 tacos. And $5 duck fat fries topped with a sous vide egg. Two bucks off all beer and cocktails, too. And it's all great. The chicken is perfectly cooked. The tacos are innovative but hearty and filled with flavor. Classics like deviled eggs include a touch of truffle oil (but could use some finishing salt). Best of all: Those fries with runny egg oozing out on top. My suggestion is to order one per person, as the plate will be devoured quickly. The place is large and was empty at 5pm when we arrived, but filled up completely by 6pm -- on a UT game day. Make a reservation and aim for the earlier side of happy hour, as the parking lot fills up fast. Loved this place and left stuffed, with a dinner bill around $55 for two before tip. Will totally be returning. read more

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Everything is good here especially the service, the cocktails and the dessert! When I am in Austin I make sure to have at least one dinner here because it's that good! read more

Salty Sow - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great food and drinks. We had a family dinner there and it went incredible well. Also , the drinks were good.

This place is amazing. Everything we ordered was so good. Service was great as well. I was just visiting my friend in Austin and looked up this place on Yelp.... My friend will def be frequenting this place since she lives in Austin and really enjoyed our dinner experience here read more

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This is my fiancé's favorite restaurant. Whenever friends or family are in town, this is where we take them. Salty Sow is a restaurant that exudes a charming, upscale-ish tavern-like ambience, making it a great choice for a night out. We started with the truffle deviled eggs, elevated by the addition of crispy bacon bits and the triple fried duck fat fries were perfectly crisp, and the cold béarnaise added a refreshing twist, while the egg contributed a creamy element. For my main course, my go-to dish is the slow-cooked beef shoulder. The tenderness of the beef, accompanied by velvety mashed potatoes and glazed carrots, was a comforting and delectable combination. The fried egg on top added to the dish, making it a truly satisfying experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

We went to Austin for NYE and were looking for a tasty spot to grab dinner in the city. Luckily, Salty Sow let us make reservations online, and we grabbed a table for 4:45pm, right in the middle of happy hour. There is a decently sized parking lot right next to the restaurant and we had no issues parking there on a Saturday afternoon. If the lot is full, I believe there is plenty of nearby free street parking. We were seated immediately after arriving. The happy hour menu included some appetizers and small plates. I ordered a raspberry mule to drink, and our table ordered the deviled eggs, duck fat fries, brussels sprouts, 3 tacos (catfish, carnitas, and pork belly), and fried chicken off the happy hour menu. We also ordered one of their specials, crispy pork belly with black eyed peas (perf for NYE!). The deviled eggs, brussels sprouts, and fried chicken were SO GOOD. I loves that the brussels sprouts were all peeled off leaves that were fried and tossed in this sweet and savory sauce. The fried chicken was so juicy and also had a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Tacos were just okay. The pork belly entree was also delicious but a tad too heavy and difficult to cut. Highly recommend for a casual night out with friends! Definitely get the brussels sprouts and fried chicken! read more

Salty Sow - deviled eggs, tacos, duck fat fries, and brussels sprouts - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food here is good however there were a few things I feel can be tweaked to be better. The honey rosemary fried chicken - I did not taste a hint of rosemary but the honey was overpowering. A bit too sweet for my liking and it was a tad too greasy too..however the meat was very tender and juicy and crispy on the outside. Cripsy Brussels Sprout - is da bomb! Its crispy, sweet, and savory! A must order. Not bitter at all. Pork belly taco -it was good. I wish the egg was cooked a bit more and not too runny because it got super messy and sticky with yolk running through my fingers. Bone Marrow - perfect amount of bone marrow for the price. However they can do less with the cheese so I can enjoy the bone marrow flavor more. One big takeaway was the heavy amount of oil dripping out of this thing. I felt like I'm taking shots of pure oil. Duck fries - not sure why people rave about it but it seemed mediocre to me. Tasted like regular fries with two eggs. Its a good size portion to share though. read more

Salty Sow - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is probably one of the reviews I am least excited to write because I wish I loved Salty Sow. I've been twice. The first time I visited was nearly two years ago, and I remember that I didn't think it was very good. It was definitely an underwhelming meal for how hyped up Salty Sow is. I visited again more recently, and we ordered some things from the happy hour menu. I was not a fan of any of the drinks we ordered. They were a bit too experimental. The food itself was just...very underwhelming. I only liked the deviled eggs. The short rib and bone marrow were my least favorite. They were also the most expensive dishes. The short rib wasn't seasoned well enough, and it was a very one-dimensional dish. The bone marrow also was very bland, and the bread they gave us was nearly impossible to break apart with our hands. read more

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This place is incredibly outstanding nothing in this restaurant made me question how they run there business!! My first time here I was very impressed by how down to earth the environment was and how you can tell everyone just has goodvibes around you!! My husband and I sat inside right across from the bar the server came to us to ask what we wanted to drink!!! WARNING THE DRINKS ARE VERY STRONG IN A GOOD WAY!!! Lol I tryed the curly tail it was definitely perfect for the sunny weather the salt on the rim was delicious it was like a hickory salt very nice! For appetizers we ordered: Truffled Devil Eggs which were the best devil eggs I've ever tried and I don't eat devil eggs like that at all had a very light taste and fluffy taste melts in your mouth!! Crispy Brussel Spourt leaves very delicious nice and crispy not to over powering raisins were perfect pair!! Tripled fat duck fries I was sooo impressed by how delicious the fries were you definitely have to try!!! For Entrees: My husband ordered the petite bone in filets you can add a third one for $11 so he got three filets and a Brussels sprouts Cesar salad all I can say is I ate his whole Cesar salad and his steak was very flavorful and melts in mouth!!! I ordered the Honey rosemary deep fried chicken with Yukon gold mash potatoes when I say my husband and I ate all of our food and no take out boxes that's how outstanding the food was!!! Dessert: Banana Foster beignets so good !! Alright you guys if you come here have a empty stomach you're going to love everything about this place !!! read more

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We made a reservation in advance, but could't get the table inside. So can't understand the meaning of reservation.. They have various happy hour menu-I got pork belly taco -which was great, chicken-good, eggs- average. For entrees, I got beef shoulder which was really tender and delicious. The ambiance was good and Austin vibe but too hot for outside dining. The server was very friendly tho. read more

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This was one of the best meals we've had in 2024, hands down. Nothing super extravagant, but incredibly interesting and flavorful. Who would have thought to add cheese (Gruyère) and bacon to roasted bone marrow? The candied pork belly was delectable and the smokey and mildly sour collards were surprisingly tasty. The beef shoulder was melt-in-your-mouth tender and rich, and the Brussels leaves were scrumptious - perfectly roasted. I found myself questioning...WHY??? Why can't everything taste this damn good? How HARD can it be to cook like this all of the time (lol)?? To top it all off, it was BOGO night for the 4th, buy one entree, get one free. Say WHAT?? If you're in Austin, you MUST eat here. read more

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I love Salty Sow! I've been several times and is a great spot to a group of friends but I'm sure would be great for a date night too. They have a great happy hour but if you can't get there during HH, still go, it's worth it. This time I got the Brussels sprout Caesar salad with chicken, which was of course delicious. I've also gotten the duck fat fries, the honey rosemary dipped fried chicken (comes on a biscuit), the catfish taco, and the bananas fosters beignet on precious trips and everything has been delicious. Highly highly recommend this spot! read more

Salty Sow - Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good food and good atmosphere. Lots of fun options on the menu but (obviously) not the best for non meat eaters! I did, however, manage to find lots of great sides to eat and a great cocktail! read more

The restaurant might be easy to miss in between the apartment complexes and homes around Manor Road, but it's absolutely worth doing a double take. I highly recommend starting with the beets; the goat cheese and pistachios compliment the beet's natural bitterness producing a myriad of flavors in your mouth. The duck fat fried fries have got to be the best fries I've ever had in my life. If you don't get the burger you should order the fries as a starter too, they're beyond delicious. The burgers literally melt in your mouth. They were so good my husband stole my last bite! I don't care if you have to wait 30 min after your entree, you have to order the banana beignets! They're unlike any other kind of beignets and are the perfect size to share. read more

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I almost don't want to write a review so they don't get booked out... but alas, I must not be selfish. Best value and quality happy hour in town! I literally went with 4 friends, ordered every item in the happy hour menu with two drinks each, and the bill came out to be like $25 pp or something insane. Could not believe our eyes. read more

I discovered Salty Sow for the first time about 6 months ago with my dearly missed ex-roommate Tim K. We have a penchant for chicken liver mousse and Salty Sow's version is killer. It's probably my favorite happy hour food item in town, a steal at $5.50 with complimentary extra bread if you ask for it. They run happy hour 7 days a week so I've actually been back twice since the Covid shutdown. I'm happy with the way they have their outdoor patio set up with QR codes to view the menu on your phone. I'd like to see ordering on my phone like they have at Sour Duck but that's splitting hairs. Plenty of $5 HH beers available, and my girlfriend fell in love with a $6 HH cocktail today, so everyone's happy. Introduced myself to the staff today after seeing the same nice folk a few times, and as promised I uploaded their latest menu to the photos section as the other ones are outdated. Will be back many times. read more

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had a birthday dinner here and it was fabulous! everyone was happy with their food and the service was so sweet and made the birthday special. sitting outside was fine even in july, they had big fans. would definitely recommend the pork burnt ends and the bananas foster beignets! read more

We had attempted to go to this restaurant once before going to an event at the Moody Center. Wait was 90 minutes so so we left. We thought we would come earlier this time, got there right at 5pm to get there in time for the happy hour. No reservation = 25 minimum wait time. We eventually were seated at a bench within the restaurant main area. Took. While to get service, but the staff was really nice. We placed our order, the drinks came first. We both really enjoyed our drinks. My wife had the Raspberry Mule and I had the house blood orange margarita with grand mariner. I think it was called a Little Larry. Drinks were good. Food came out relatively soon after and was very good as well. We will definitely visit again. I just don't understand the minimum 25-minute wait if no reservation. There was plenty of room. We watched as at least 30 people left the restaurant while we waited. Place was less then half full but we still had to wait. Other than that this review would be 4-stars. read more

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I can't believe this place is still rated so high. Maybe we went on an off night. It has expanded the seating by 3x since we last went here. Yes it has been a while but the whole meal was memorable. So when it came time to celebrate our 26th anniversary Salty Sow was one of many considerations. Service was average at best. No enthusiasm, recommendations, and no follow up. We waited and waited and asked to have drinks/water refilled. Never asked if we wanted anything more. Dessert wasn't even pitched. Charcuterie board was tasty. Signature roast pork was extremely salty but the pates and cheese choices were very good. Parings were sparse. Brussel sprouts are still a great choice. Bone marrow also very good. And then you might as well stop. With the new larger space- and particularly the new entrance- ambiance and character of the place is lacking. No longer that unique special place. Sadly. read more

A tad saltier than I prefer but it is called the Salty Sow ;) We ubered here on a Sat night - glad to have a reservation! Started with a porch swing - gin, green chartreuse and ginger - it was well balanced and lovely. Hubs found a whiskey he doesn't see often and was happy. We started with duck fat fries and 110 minute walk eggs - did not disappoint! I had the scallop special which I claimed to be the best ever but about half way through the saltiness caught up. The components were good, salt just a touch higher than I needed. Hubs had the pork belly and collard greens which were awesome. I'd definitely go back! Service was great! read more

Currently sick from this place. I told our server that I can't have gluten, and he confirmed that my order would be made gluten free. When I ended up camping out in the bathroom, my boyfriend told the server I was sick and asked him to double check with the kitchen. They insisted it was all GF. I am certain that I got glutened - it's a very distinct reaction. There was clearly some significant cross contamination. There go my plans for the night. read more

The Salty Sow is a very cool place that I visited while in Austin during their Happy Hour. I loved that I was able to taste multiple items from their menu at a reduced price. My favorite was the Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken. The chicken was bursting with flavor, crisp on the outside and extremely tender on the inside. The Pork Belly Taco felt as if the rich ingredients were competing with one another. I did not like it. The Truffled Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives were creamy and flavorful. Absolutely delicious! I couldn't get enough of the Duck Fat Fries and had to hold myself back from ordering a second round. They were cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was great. The whole staff was friendly and the Manager stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying our food and drinks. We sat on the patio and really enjoyed the fun, spirited environment. This is definitely a place to check out! read more

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I've been here a couple of times pre-Covid, and those experiences have always been great. My go-to's were the duck fat fries, beef shoulder and bananas foster beignets. I'd been hyping this place up to my boyfriend for almost a year now and so when Salty Sow started dine in service again, I took him and a friend to come experience the food. However, we were both very unimpressed. We lined up outside to place our orders before stepping inside to our table. My friend ordered a maple glazed old fashioned to start, and my boyfriend got a sow'rita. The old fashioned arrived with a bug in it so we had to send it back. My friend wasn't super impressed with the old fashioned. The sow'rita never arrived until we reminded them halfway through our meal. All together, we ordered the beef shoulder with mashed potatoes, petite bone-in filets with crispy brussels sprout leaves, and a blackened redfish with potatoes. Everything was served in to-go containers (because Covid), and the portions were very small. My bone-in filets were not great -- the meat quality was not up to par because it was tough and dry. It's a shame because the flavor was decent. I was most excited for my boyfriend to try the beef shoulder since it's my favorite dish, but sadly, it was super underwhelming. There was little to no flavor and just didn't look appetizing at all. However, the potatoes and brussels sprout leaves were delicious. I understand that things are difficult right now with Covid, but I'm disappointed that the prices of each menu item remain the same (or a dollar ish difference) while the food quality/quantity suffered. read more

Friendly service with a really good pork belly, Brussels sprout appetizer and Hefeweizen beer. read more

Salty Sow - Candied Pork Belly - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent food, service and ambiance! Love this place. Exotic food selection. Highly recommended. read more

Revisited Salty Sow for the first time since our 2015 visit. Parking was easy, service was friendly, and the food was decent although I would say it's pretty standard American food and not necessarily unique enough or well-executed enough to make the drive from west Austin worth it. We started with the duck fat fries which was a nicely big platter of well-cooked fries. The skin was crisp but the inside was soft, and the poached eggs were a nice touch. That said, the bearnaise tasted off and unpleasant and you couldn't taste the duck fat at all. I had the haddock which was one of the daily specials. Nice portion, flakey fish, but the flavor was a bit one dimensional. The butter made it really heavy and it needed something acidic to lift up the dish and really make the flavor last on the tongue. My husband loves his filets. Decent portion, nicely cooked to medium rare, but again, nothing standout. The best dish was the brussel sprouts side. The leaves were beautifully crisp without being burnt and it was perfectly caramelized and seasoned. I would eat a whole entree-sized platter of this! read more

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The portions are big enough to share! We had broccolini and mashed potatoes with chicken neck gravy which was delicious with red fish. It was a great place to celebrate our anniversary. Service was great. There was an anniversary card on our table and free desert as well. Great atmosphere too. read more

Good stuff, worth your buck! Great drinks and tasty food. Our Server was Bred?! Or as he says B- red was very knowledgeable and helpful. Recommend the pork belly and old fashioned drink. read more

Salty Sow - Outdoor patio - American Near Me - Austin, Texas