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This is an amazing restaurant. My wife and I recently went here to try their happy hour and had a great experience. First, the place has great ambiance and is huge. There's two different indoor areas for seating and an outdoor patio. We enjoyed the atmosphere at the venue. Secondly, the service is fantastic and the staff is extremely friendly. Lastly, the food is delicious. We tried the truffle deviled eggs, duck fat fries, whipped cows milk ricotta, crispy brussel sprout leaves, and the catfish tacos. The truffle deviled eggs, whipped cows milk ricotta and crispy Brussel sprout leaves were my personal favorite. They took well known dishes and added a twist to them to make them unique. Not only were the dishes tasty, but the happy hour prices are fantastic. This is definitely a spot worth trying. We plan to return again soon and try more menu options.
Austin mainstay and this place never ever disappoints. Huge fan. Remember years ago when I went with a close friend and we enjoyed fried bologna. Omg it's was a treat from my childhood. My favorite has always been the chicken thighs and toasted potatoes with neck bone gravy. It's to die for. Money was our server and she made everything so easy and great. Such a great kid. It's such a laid back place with a lot of pig photos. It reminded me of our piggy president. I kept asking people if I could take pictures of Trump and the died laughing. All kidding aside, I have always loved this place. It's a keeper for old Austin!
Sunday evening we stopped by Salty Sow for dinner before heading to a concert at Moody Center and it ended up being one of those meals where everything just hit. We ordered the Prime Rib Sunday special with the twice baked potato, the wagyu burger and fries, and the whipped ricotta with pecan pesto appetizer -- and every single dish was exceptional. The whipped ricotta was an amazing way to start the meal, and the prime rib special was absolutely worth ordering. The burger was also fantastic and cooked perfectly. The vibe inside was rustic but upscale, with warm wood-paneled walls that gave the restaurant a really inviting atmosphere. The service was friendly, attentive, and helped make the whole experience feel relaxed and fun before the concert. Honestly, the hardest part was looking at the rest of the menu knowing there are already several other things I want to come back and try ASAP. Only suggestion: definitely make a reservation. This place is popular for a reason.
Another five star experience at Salty Sow starting with the reservation process, which was done via OpenTable. After making the reservation, I messaged the restaurant to let them know that we would have a doggie with us and to make sure that we were able to sit on the patio to allow for said dog. The restaurant had prompt communication back stating they would note the reservation, which I really appreciate it. They were having a private event so part of the patio was taken however they still had ample space for other patrons to enjoy the outdoor area. Part of three our server I didn't catch their name was just OK. They ended up at one point accidentally pouring water into my wine glass for a refill and they did replace the partial glass of wine. Food wise though was on point. Got the whipped ricotta and bone marrow to start then pork shoulder, beef shoulder and fried chicken for the mains. All was delicious with healthy portions for left overs. The original order included Brussels sprouts as well but those didn't make it to the table nor on the ticket. Beverages were fine as well the area of improvement would be to ask if another round would be needed. As mentioned before the service was just ok as we didn't really get checked on often enough. Overall good experience and place to take friends and fur babies!
This is my second time dining at salty sow and once again the food did not disappoint. We sat outside on the patio with our pups and even though it was 99 degrees outside there were plenty of fans on the patio to keep us cool. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. To start, we had the chicken liver mousse and that was good but my favorite app so far is the bone marrow. I am obsessed with their chicken and bacon farm salad. Their house made dressing is so good and the portion size is massive. My husband had the fried chicken and collard greens and really enjoyed his meal. I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in Austin.
On a super rainy day, we walked in with reservations for three. We ordered the chicken, liver mousse, the truffle fries, and the Wagyu burger. I asked for the Wagyu burger cooked medium rare plus; however, they only cook burgers medium or medium well at the salty sow, so I asked if they could try to cook it with a little bit of pink in the middle. My favorite meal of the day was the chicken liver mousse, which was an appetizer. It was light and packed with flavor. As for the service, the weight staff was very friendly and helpful. I liked how clean the restaurant was, and I liked that there was ample free parking. I'm excited to save room for dessert next time because I heard the desserts there are pretty amazing from my nephew.
I have wanted to try this place for a while! It is an upscale gastropub vibe. The deviled eggs were some of the best I've had! The shrimp fried rice was just okay, I wanted to try it since it was on the daily special list. Our server was helpful. It was pretty good overall, I would go back for the deviled eggs!
An excellent food establishment in Austin! I recommend making a reservation online for best service. Clean and well polished restaurant! Their foods was amazing! Our order: - biscuits (so flaky and buttery!) - deviled eggs (very strong truffle! So if you don't fancy that keep that in mind) - rosemary fried chicken - pastrami sandwich
4.5 Stars We had a girl's happy hour here on a Thursday. The menu consists of creative, animal-centric dishes. We were so impressed by the massive portions at happy hour prices (listed below): * Chicken Liver Mousse ($9) - rich and delicious * Honey Rosemary Fried Chicken ($13) - so tender, and fried to a crispy perfection * Catfish Tacos ($14) - I didn't try this one but it looked marvelous, with corn and guacamole on the side Drinks - * Rosemary's Piglet ($12) - a nice and refreshing complement The interior is cute and cozy - nice enough for a date night, but also un-pretentious enough for a casual meeting. There is also a large patio to sit at. The staff were very polite :)
I met up with a longtime family friend and her family for dinner at Salty Sow, and overall it was a nice night. Good company, good conversation, solid drinks, and a cozy vibe. I hadn't been back in years mostly because of the parking situation, but figured I'd give it another shot. The good stuff first. The duck fat fries were great. Super crispy, well seasoned, and actually hot when they hit the table. The drinks were really nice too, and I appreciated seeing Austin Eastciders on the menu for those of us who aren't beer drinkers. Our waiter was attentive without hovering and really helpful throughout the meal. Now the not so great parts. Parking is still wild. There's basically a tiny lot with one handicapped spot and not much nearby once it's full. Even though I live less than 2 miles away, rideshare honestly feels like the safest bet. Just not super convenient. The website also needs some love. I checked the menu ahead of time and didn't realize it was outdated. I went in planning to order the fish and shrimp beignets, but they weren't available. Then I tried for the short ribs and they were sold out. I ended up with the beef and mushrooms and it was just okay. Not bad, just underwhelming. We were seated right by the front door, and with the recent cold weather and the door constantly opening, I was freezing most of the meal. Not the most comfortable spot to sit but I wrapped my legs in my coat. All in, it was a mixed bag. Fun atmosphere, good drinks, great fries, but between the parking, menu inconsistencies, and an average main dish, it didn't totally wow me. I'd probably go back for apps and drinks, just with lower expectations and definitely not driving (or only go when they first open)
We chose Salty Sow as our belated valentines date and it was kind of a mixed bag. We were sat right next to a heater and the fire was huge lol. The hostess let us know that if we needed it turned down, we could ask our server. We ended up asking our server if they could turn it down and we were told that wasn't possible because other patrons would freak out. Very confusing but not the end of the world. We ordered the pastrami sandwich and the beef shoulder. I'd like to take this moment to gush about this pastrami sandwich. It's probably the best pastrami I've ever had. I'm usually not a pastrami fan because I've only experienced dry pastrami until now. There was nothing dry about this sandwich. The meat was super moist, the bread was soft without being mushy, and the horseradish cream sauce really took it to another level. HUGE fan of this sandwich! The beef shoulder was so disappointing. There wasn't any part of the dish that was hot or even warm and the flavor was just lackluster. I ended up finding an egg shell and that just sent me over the edge lol. Having a dish made up of mostly soft components and randomly biting into a violently crunchy egg shell is a textural nightmare for me. Unfortunately, it completely turned me off and I couldn't continue to eat :( Overall I probably wouldnt return for a date night, but if I was in the area and needed a quick bite, I would deff stop in for the pastrami sandwich!
It took years for me to dine at Salty Sow and now it's taken me years to write this review, but here we are so let's get into it. Parking: They have a small lot out front as well as street parking. We took an Uber so we didn't have to worry about the parking situation. Service: We were seated immediately on the covered patio when we arrived. Unfortunately, it took awhile for our server Tarah to come over, but once she did, the speed of service improved. She was very nice. Drink: I had the Blood Orange Frozen Margarita. I don't typically go for frozen cocktails, but it was a warm evening, so it was very refreshing. App: We started with the Truffle Deviled Eggs. I love deviled eggs and our server told us they were the best in the city. While they were good, I wouldn't say they were the best in town. The yolk could have used more seasoning. Entrée: I had the Genuine Blackened Redfish. It had a nice crispy skin and the flavor was good. I enjoyed the lemon butter flavor. Sides: I didn't care for the BBQ Hominy. The Collard Greens were too vinegary for my preference. Overall, the meal was underwhelming. It's been a few years so I would be willing to go back to give them another try.
The food here is pretty good. I really enjoyed the pork belly and I like how it comes with collard greens below it. It helps with the greasiness. The duck fat fries were disappointing. I expected more flavor from it. The waiter was helpful with recommendations. The vibe of this place is also nice. The parking lot is a little small, but my group had 3 cars and we all found spots
Wonderful second experience with happy hour. Great, attentive service, food came fast and was tasty. The chicken liver mousse here is unbeatable! read more
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Grace F.
Thank you so much for joining us for happy hour and having great…
6 months ago
Overall I loved the place! Great food, fantastic drinks, and really kind service. Cons: ONLY ONE! I made a reservation for two (a date night) and got sat outside. If I was wanting to have a sweet intimate date, sitting outside would not have been my choice. I 100% could've said something, but decided to let it be. Hindsight, I wish I had said something before being sat as the stools outside weren't very comfortable and were one of the reasons we didn't stay long after our food came out. Pros: literally everything else! The server was so kind and came at all the right times without being too intrusive. I had a cocktail "petey" which was insanely good, and my fiancée had a mocktail which she loved. We shared the devil eggs and enjoyed the tangy taste at the end. She got the fried chicken and was obsessed, I got the beef shoulder and really liked it! It came in a whole pot, which I understood was to be trendy, however it was honestly just annoying. We ordered the truffle cake to go and it was insane!!! Such a pleasant end to the delicious food and adorable atmosphere. At one point I dropped my napkin and within five minutes someone had noticed and kindly brought another. We each had a drink, shared an appetizer, each had an entree, and shared dessert, and it came out to less than $100. Next time I would bring friends and asked to be sat inside and have a wonderful time. read more
Everything about our experience was 10/10, five stars. We ordered both happy hour foods and off the main menu as well as dessert. Despite the restaurant being pretty full, we had exceptional service that was fast at each stage but also appropriately attentive. Will be back! read more
1 year ago
Salty Sow is a neighborhood gem in Cherrywood! Their happy hour is a must, with a daily specials 4:30-6:30pm with delicious and well priced appetizers, desserts, and drinks. For happy hour appetizers I love the truffled deviled eggs, chicken liver mousse, fries, and rosemary honey dipped chicken, however I wish they would put the honey on the side so the chicken stays a little crispier. For non-happy hour I love the charcuterie platter, roasted bone marrow, slow cooked beef shoulder, the steaks, and any of their seasonal salads! Only thing I wouldn't necessarily recommend is the burger or their prime rib special, my fiancé was not impressed with the burger and the prime rib was not tender enough for me and had a smoky flavor which I didn't enjoy. For drinks my favorite is the rosemary's piglet or any of their wines, they usually give pretty generous pours of wine for happy hour too! This place can get pretty packed during happy hour (and a little loud if you sit inside) so I recommend showing up early to put your name down if you can! Definitely a restaurant I keep coming back to and would highly recommend. read more
6 months ago
This restaurant gets a 5 because of their banana fosters beignets dessert. Probably my second favorite thing I ate in Austin after the brisket at Franklin's. Crunchy, sweet, cold, and perfectly made, I can't recommend the bananas foster enough. But everything else was great too. This was my big dinner as the groom since we were here for my bachelor party and it was fantastic. They sat us in a separate room, with beautiful pictures of some chickens. We ordered a bevy of things, such as smoked beef cheeks, triple fried duck fat fries, and for my entree, blackened redfish. The desserts were chocolate cake and of course the bananas foster beignets. The fries were really tasty, and the smoked beef cheeks had a really good flavor profile while being tender as can be. My fish was cooked perfectly, and I enjoyed eating it. Chocolate cake was solid but the beignets are the stars of the meal. I also got the "Yes Please" drink and I loved the taste of the fresh watermelon juice. Our server was a cool dude too, and made great recommendations to us. So glad this was the final dinner of my bachelor party trip. read more
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Grace F.
We are so glad you had a great time! You'll have to come and see us…
Forget about Franklins, go here instead, I'd steak my reputation on it ;) Went here on a work outing, and there is nothing better than eating good food on the company dime. I got the Pork belly burnt ends ($21) and it was fantastic. Juicy, savory and the bed of green chile grits it was on was chef's kiss. The vibe was classic neighborhood barbeque, very casual, service was friendly and fast. I would definitely go back, even when I'm paying lol ;) read more
I had been dying to try this place and I'm so glad I finally did. All you need to know is the deviled eggs. Obviously everything else is good, but if you don't get the deviled eggs then just don't go???? Like the deviled eggs rocked my world... I'm not even much of a deviled egg girl!! They are to die for and I'll leave it at that. The petite filets were probably my next favorite. Loved the sauce and mushrooms on top. Farm salad was delish as well. Chicken thighs weren't my fave but still scrumptious and my bf really enjoyed them. I'll be back to order 1,000 deviled eggs. read more
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Grace F.
Thanks for joining us. We are so glad that you enjoyed the deviled…
2 years ago
WOW!!! All I can say is WOW!!!!! This place is amazing!!!!!! The service, food, lighting and drinks make this place special. Chris. The BEST waiter my family has ever had!!! He was timely, respectful, knowledgeable and noticed the little things. My mom dropped her napkin on the ground, didn't say anything and he brought her a new one. When we asked about the dishes he knew exactly what was in them and took pictures of my family. He loves what he does and you can tell!!! My mom said "I can't wait to come back and have Chris!" Food, delicious!! We ate every bite and licked the plates. The best mashed potatoes, bone in filets and Brussel sports I've ever had. Drinks. The rosemary's piglet was very good, all the syrup was at the bottom of the giant ice cube so it got sweeter as you drank it. The blood orange margarita and blueberry special drink were delicious!!!! This restaurant is just amazing. I'm shocked there aren't more locations!!! If you want a chill dinner or a fancy dinner, this is the place. It isn't loud, spacious and everyone was sooooo nice!!!! I think this may be my new favorite restaurant and that says a lot... thank you Chris! (You deserve a raise) read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Tasty! Yep, that's the word for this place. My friend and I just popped in toward the end of happy hour because I was in the area on an errand. I ordered one of my favorite beers, Meanwhile Secret Beach. It was served in a perfect glass at the perfect temperature. Very tasty. We had the duck fries, Brussels sprout leaves, and pork tacos. Everything was spot-on delicious! Perfectly blended flavors, wonderfully prepared and presented. The ambiance and the service were exceptional too. Our waiter was informative, friendly, and expedient. There are a lot of seating areas in different pockets of spaces. We were fortunate to snag a table in the poshest space- nicely decorated and air-conditioned. What a treat and an impromptu experience! I'll definitely be back. read more
Yep! This place is a winner! From start to end, cocktails to dessert, we enjoyed every sip and every bite along the way and not only was the food great, but the service was, too! To drink, I enjoyed Rosemary's Piglet and the Bee's Knees. I like my cocktails light, refreshing and not too sweet and these both checked those boxes for me. For starters, we got the bacon and cheese tater tots (special) and truffle deviled eggs. While we enjoyed the tots, the deviled eggs stole the show - they were absolutely divine. If you like truffle, you'll love them! For our entree we got the candied pork belly which came with some amazing greens and we got the boudin-stuffed quail (special) with dirty rice. For sides we also got barbecue hominy and broccolini. The broccolini was served in what tasted while browned butter and oh my goodness it was so delicious. For dessert, we got the butterscotch budino (10/10), bananas foster beignets (1000/10), and pound cake (8/10). As you can see, we really did it up big with this meal and if I'm being honest, you should too! read more
10 months ago
4 months ago
I had not visited The Sow for about 8 years, and I had the forethought to make a reservation for a Saturday when I knew we would be in town We started with the Pimento Bacon Cheese toast. It was crunchy and gooey all at the same time...which isn't easy to do. Hubby had the Filet. He says it was cooked to perfection, juicy, seasoned well for a great taste. I had the Farm Salad (sans beets...yuck). The salad was divine. The onion dressing was the tiniest bit sweet which I loved. The pork belly easily made this an entree salad. We shared mashed potatoes which were rich and creamy and the quinoa with lentils which were nutty and just the right amount of chewy. Sadly, we were too full for dessert, but what we saw at the table next to us made us truly sad we didn't order dessert. Oh well, next time for sure!! Service was the right balance of attentive and well-paced. read more
3 years ago
One of the better Happy Hour offerings in Austin. Lots of quality local and eclectic choices in cocktails and beers. The Happy Hour food offerings are varied and excellent. Try a little of everything. We tried the pork belly, carnitas and catfish tacos. The catfish taco was perfect. Crunchy fillet, creamy coleslaw, delicious. Carnitas taco was solid. Not a fan of the fried egg on top of the pork belly taco. My preference is to let the pork belly shine on its own. The egg flavor detracts. Stuffed deviled eggs were excellent. Creamy filling that was super tasty. The honey crispy fried chicken was excellent. The honey butter really adds a nice compliment to the crunchy, spicy batter. The duck fat fries were a bit of a let down for me. The fries themselves are good but the sunny side egg on top didn't work for me. Just didn't like the mix of these two flavors. Service was friendly and prompt. read more
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Grace F.
Thanks for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your…
10 months ago
9 months ago
I had a fantastic dining experience at Salty Sow! The food and ambiance struck the perfect balance of casual chic. The roasted bone marrow and triple fried duck fries were outstanding starters that left my taste buds delighted. The crisp chicken thighs with neck bone gravy were scrumptious, and the banana fosters beignets were a sweet ending to my meal. I was consistently pleased with my selections. The cute ambiance and strong margaritas added to the overall enjoyment. Also their 4:30-6:30 HH is clutch. Get dipped honey fried chicken! You won't regret it. We got more than one. Highly recommended! read more
Had a great time here with old friends! Our server was patient and kind, answering questions and making recommendations. The bone marrow was incredible! Mouth magic! My best salad was perfect. Thought the eggs were so-so, same with pork belly. The thighs are simple and cooked to perfection! Our group was having a great time and accidentally stayed beyond closing time, catching up. They were so generous to just do what they had to around us and not rush us out. A great experience! read more
The salty sow has been in Austin for a while and it never disappoints! Great hidden gem in central east Austin. They have reasonable happy hour so get the chicken liver mousse! It's such a delicious spread with the toasty bread. I've ordered the red fish twice and licked my plate when no one was looking :-) read more
This was a cool spot with an outdoor seating area with a tent and some seating available indoors as well. The service was some of the best I have seen especially dealing with our large party. The food came out very quickly and the menu had a number of intriguing options along with a lengthy list of specials. For appetizers, the truffled deviled eggs ($8) and roasted bone marrow ($24) were ordered. The eggs came with bacon bits. This was solid. The bacon provided a nice touch and went well with the slight truffle flavor. The bone marrow was with a bacon and gruyere crust with toasted baguette. This was great. The marrow filing combined with the crust made for a unique taste. I thought it would be a little salty, but that was not the case at all especially when put on the baguette. For an entrée, I had the genuine blackened redfish ($31). It came with quinoa lentils, smoked tomato, and a chipotle lemon butter. The fish was cooked to perfection, but it was over seasoned as it was very salty. That was my only issue with this dish as the rest of dish was good especially the chipotle tabasco butter. It was a shame the fish was very over seasoned. I also tried the burnt ends special ($26). It came with green Chile grits, ancho BBQ sauce, pickled jalapenos, and red onion. This was particularly good. The short rib meat was tender while the sauce was a nice compliment. The grits were a nice touch too. I am not sure if this should be categorized as a meal as it seemed to be a better fit as a starter. I also had a side order of biscuits that were tremendous, flaky and a ton of buttery flavor. For dessert, I tried the butterscotch budino ($8), banana foster beignets ($12), and the chocolate chip brownie ($10). The budino had salted caramel, whipped cream, and almond biscotti. This was refreshing. The pudding had a nice texture, and the butterscotch was very noticeable. The beignets came with vanilla ice cream, sorghum syrup and local honey. The combination of the warm beignets and cold vanilla ice cream made for a great combination. I would have preferred the beignets have a little more banana flavor, but it was not too big of a deal. The chocolate chip brownie also came with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. I am not sure if the brownie came out warm, but by the time I tried, it was not. It still was tasty with a chewy texture. Will I go back? Yes. read more
3 years ago
Tried a walk in one night and it was an hour wait so made a reservation for the following night. Glad we did. The service he excellent. Sat outside but they had huge fans and a contraption that kept the flies away so bonus points right away Had the pork belly, deviled eggs, duck fat fries, biscuits that were on special , duck foie gras on special, and the tomato salad on special. Ended with the special pudding. It was all delicious. The portions were perfect and the flavor was great. Pork belly was so tender and the greens are a great addition. Honestly this is one place in Austin I would frequent. read more
Service was amazing, ambience matched the upscale southern theme, and the good was amazing as well. Tastes were all there, but for the price, felt the carnitas taco was a little on the dry side and pork belly entree (not pictured) was slightly salty, but overall was an amazing time. Went for the happy hour. read more
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Grace F.
Thanks for taking the time to write about us. We look forward to…
2 years ago
Walked in on a Tuesday and was s water immediately. It was a super hot day and the restaurant while air conditioned was still way too hot. I sat in one of their tall booths. I liked the table. I started with a glass of wine. I had the buttermilk biscuit which was on the daily special Menu, it was great. I ordered the wagyu burger with the duck fat fries with the bernaise sauce. I had the burger with no pickles and sauce on the side. The burger was good. I enjoyed the caramelized onions on it. The bernaise sauce was way too watery for my liking. I expected more of a sauce instead of a liquid. Fries were okay, not as good as I hoped. Staff was very well trained and attentive. I would go back just not during a major heat wave. read more
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Grace F.
We are in the process of doing some updates and improvements to our…
5 starts for an amazing happy hour - can't recommend enough! Had heard great things and had to check it out for myself. This place gives you the real Texas/Austin BBQ Joint feel from the wooden interior to the outdoor picnic style tables but at the same time intimate dining inside. Rustic and homey feel to it. Warning! Very busy, recommend making a res online but they're usually easy to find which is nice. Just recommend checking like a week or at least a few days in advance. Decent amount of parking but on a busy Friday night we had to park down the street a bit, not an issue just something to keep in mind! Our server Brad was amazing, super personable and fun, had great recommendations and made our time at the Salty Sow fantastic. During happy hour they have great specials on various apps, the tacos were in fact enough food for me! We ordered tacos, a burger, crispy Brussels and bone marrow and everything was to die for. The flavors were outstanding! Great variety of wines cocktails and beers as well. The mule was by far my favorite! read more
2 years ago
I had heard pretty good things about this place, so I was excited to try. Bonus it's right near Bass hall, so if you have a show, it's very convenient. I was a little disappointed to be honest. It's in the name of the restaurant, Salty. The food was way over seasoned with salt. We ordered mainly off the happy hour menu, which would be a great deal if only the food was seasoned properly. The best dish of the night was the Carnitas. The drinks were also tasty. The service was pretty good. We sat outside and they have a great shaded outdoor area. read more
OHHHHHH Y'ALL NEED TO COME HERE This was such FUN casual relaxed dining, we sat out back, hi top table #14 & it was perfect for the 4 of us! The fans kept it relatively cool AND kept the flies away . Started on the HH menu so that was a wonderful bonus ~ the tacos were FABULOUS ~ the carnitas were flavorful & juicy, the fries tasty except for the soft poached egg (ewwww ) the sauce was a perfect addition. As most places these days, deviled eggs appear on the menu.....these are not to be missed, just DEEELISSSH It's warm this time of year in the ATX & drinks were a necessity ~ lots of speciality cocktails offered also lots of beer selections. Everyone's drinks as delicious as expected Nothing disappointing about the Salty Sow our dessert which I requested as I saw one pass by, the bread pudding (minus raisins ) with carmel sauce was "da bomb" of deliciousness Lastly, our server ~ he was a "PREFECT" fit for us & sadly I don't recall his name attentive without being intrusive. PLUS he knew the menu both food & cocktail so he made excellent suggestions/recommendations Lots of FREE parking in their lot, probably should make a reservation to be safe. read more
4/5 food See photos for dishes we ordered. HH prices are good for what you get. 2.5/5 service Came with our guests from out of town. Had 3 toddlers with us and server kept mentioning "oh, this is not a kid friendly place." He said this a few times. Especially when we had asked for juices for them. Mind you, our toddlers sat in their seats, were not screaming or running all over the place (nothing wrong with any of this either but why make a fuss when they're not bothering anyone) We were already there. There's no need to shame. Say it once and be done. This place came up on our search when we were looking for kid-friendly and family friendly. It was our first time (and will be the last time) here. Host was friendly. Extra star given for her. read more
3 years ago
Overall experience was great, with good service, a nice environment, and a relaxed mood. Can get busy, so we had to wait around 30 minutes to be seated. The Charcuterie Board and Candied pork belly were good, and had fresh takes on what they could be. However, the beef shoulder was quite dry, and I was disappointed from this caliber of store to have a dry braised meat. Would not order that again. read more
Went to salty sow after making a last minute reservation on a Friday. The inside was very cute and lighting was dim so perfect for a date or catching up with friends. We ordered bone marrow, wagyu cheeseburger, 2x pork shoulder, and banana fosters beignets. The bone marrow was really big and had lots of flavor to it but I think it was also very fatty than what I'm used to. The wagyu burger was tender and you could taste how much seasoning was in there. The pork shoulder was probably the best thing I had here. It was so tender and was very similar to pot roast. Carrots were soft and the mashed potatoes were delicious. The banana fosters was ok. They gave us lots of ice cream. The beignets didn't really taste like bananas in my opinion and could've used more. My entire bill was $188 after tip! read more
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Grace F.
thanks for writing such a thoughtful review. We look forward to…
2 years ago
I came in here for drinks with friends and ended up ordering the chicken thighs and wow, they were so good! Our server was sweet and attentive to our group of 6 and even though they were busy she didn't miss a beat. Would definitely come back! read more
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1917 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722
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Are there gluten free options?
Yes, we can absolutely accommodate! There are a couple of items that are naturally gluten free, and even more options can be modified to avoid allergens or gluten. You can ask your server to help you navigate the menu. We take dietary restrictions…
Hello! What kind of oil does the kitchen use to cook/fry? Thanks in advance!
Olive
Are there any vegan options?
No, they don't have vegan food. This place is all about the meat!
Looking to host a Science Olympiad dinner with about 40 adults and 40 (really well behaved) students. Would you be able to accommodate us Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 pm? -Janice
Yelpers usually answer questions here so it may be a good idea to try calling the business so you can get in touch with someone there. :)
What is the dress code at the Salty Sow Austin?
Whatever you want and please make sure to ask for Mitch!!!
Is parking free?
Yes, it's free. However their parking lot gets filled up fast! There is street parking too that is also free.
Is Happy Hour limited to an area of the restaurant? I know some places limit it to the patio or bar. Thanks in advance!
No, it's available throughout. Enjoy!
Thinking about coming here for the first time. What is a MUST have item?
Brussel Sprout leaves!!!
We are planning on dining here tonight (Tuesday evening) before 8pm, is this an okay spot to bring a kid (2 yrs old) along? Also, are reservations necessary for a Tuesday dinner for 4?
I didn't see a kids menu option and the environment is grear just didn't get a kid friendly vibe
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Salty Sow - tradamerican - Updated August 2026
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