What a fabulous restaurant! Excellent service, great fun atmosphere. Came over for lunch and the food was excellent. I would eat here again for sure. read more

(May 2026) Greeting host was odd in reception, which makes for negative start. We asked to sit on the patio and there was a lot of confusion for about 5 mins. She then led us toward the back to an outdoor space with three small tables and zero view of anything and not a soul in sight. The one window to the inside of the restaurant (which would add sign of life) was fully cloaked. Our waitress was new and still learning, but very nice and happy to assist. We tried two cocktails and shared two appetizers, all good, but we hurried through the food to get out of the lonely atmosphere. Some string lights and a simple plant could liven up that outdoor area. read more

This restaurant is newly renovated and changed to Poeta, I believe. We were staying at the hotel during the soft opening and were given a credit to use there during our trip. Since they didn't have a full menu offered yet, we just had some drinks. They were great! Our waiter was so accommodating as well, forgot his name but thanks! The atmosphere was such a cute vibe and great for pics. read more

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I would recommend this place more for a happy hour/ casual lunch than a go to dining spot. The service staff was very friendly (especially the female bartender upstairs!!) but service was slow to get food out. I would not come here if you are on a tight timeline. Located in East Austin Hotel the ambiance and decor is fantastic- beautiful space. The bar drinks were solid. The parking can be a bit dicey as is typical of East these days, but they do validate if you park in their lot! Food was hit or miss. The pizza was a little disappointing. The crust wasnt airy and soft, and the flavor was a little bland for being pepper and sausage. The hamburger was good, cooked well, but wasn't anything special. Some other dishes looked good on nearby tables, but for the price point if you are looking for good food there are better options in East Austin. Come for the cocktails and ambiance, not as much for the food. read more

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I have mixed feelings about Second Bar & Kitchen. I had their food at the airport and it was a special street taco pizza. At the 6th street location I ordered a sausage and pepper pizza and it be acceptable for flavor wise but when the title of the pizza is sausage and there are multiple slices with no sausage it is an issue... The service was friendly but slow. I rather hit up Jewboys sliders across the street. read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Skimpy on the sausage! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I decided to go to breakfast to celebrate my birthday. We chose Second Bar & Kitchen. We drove up and found parking in front. You do have to pay for parking. We also went on a week day at around 11:00 AM. Not sure how crazy parking is on the weekends or during busier times. The restaurant interior is nice and bright with a welcoming atmosphere. After we walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess/waitress. She asked us where we would like to sit and then guided us to our seats. She asked if we wanted water to start and we agreed. She came back and brought our waters and the menus to look over and then gave us some time to look at the menu. Within a few minutes she came over to take our order. After looking at the menu I decided to try the Avacado Toast which comes with eggs sunny side up, smashed avacado, pickled onions, feta, and hash brown potato cakes. I also ordered a side of bacon. While waiting for my meal a kind woman came over and told me that they were out of potato cakes and asked if I was fine with crispy breakfast potatoes and I agreed. My husband decided to try the sourdough toast with jam and the Huevos Ranchero Benedict which comes with poached eggs, pork, black beans, cotija and spiced hollandaise. The Avacado Toast was good. I've never tried it and it was a positive experience. I used a fork and knife to eat it. The avacado on the toast was fresh, the pickled onions and feta added flavor. The eggs on top of the avacado made the dish more filling. It came with cilantro on top but it wasn't listed on the menu and I don't like cilantro so I put it aside. The crispy breakfast potatoes were good but had very little flavor. They were crispy on the exterior and semi soft inside. I enjoyed mixing them up with the avacado that came off of my avacado toast for added flavor. I prefer breakfast potatoes to hash brown so it worked out. The bacon was good. I prefer crispy bacon but It was semi crispy and semi soft. The food had a good mix of textures. My husband enjoyed his breakfast and said that the hollandaise sauce was a little spicy but he didn't mind it. He said that the toast with jam was okay. I asked him what kind of jam it was and he said grape. Overall it was a good breakfast. The parking for us was easy, it has a nice atmosphere, the service was great and the food was good. read more

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Stopped by for cocktails before a dinner reservation. The bar was a great vibe and the drinks were excellent. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Wild Basil Buzz and Empress 75 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

The pecan cinnamon roll is to die for. Gooey, sweet, hot, cinnamon-y goodness. Check the pics. It tastes even better than it looks if that's possible. I have a feeling their brunch is about to take off since it's a fairly new addition to the east side and they are reasonably priced. Their eggs Benedict and blueberry French toast were also delicious. We enjoyed the side of hash brown cakes too. We arrived at 10:30 for an early brunch and it wasn't busy yet, so we had our pick of tables. The AC was great considering the summer heat. They also have a patio and bar area. Service was good and we enjoyed our visit. read more

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The interior of the restaurant is wonderfully designed! Unfortunately we had horrible service. The staff we interacted with were strange (aside from the food runner). I ordered a drink and a server (?) came up from behind and literally slammed it on the table then walked off. It startled all of us and made us feel weird. I think they were short staffed because the service was extremely slow. I ordered the yogurt bowl, and only had two bites. It just tasted like dirt. I also specifically asked which fruits came on it because I only eat certain ones. The server was unsure and instead of finding the correct answer, told me the wrong ones. Had I known I wouldn't have ordered it. My friend had the chilaquiles and did not enjoy it at all. They were soggy and tasted off. I had the huevos ranchero Benedict, it wasn't bad but nothing superb. It took so long for someone to bring us our check we just went to the front and asked to be paid out so we could get out of there. Brunch at Uptown Sports Club would've been better. read more

Great service and really good vibes. Food is also solid. I'm vegetarian and they have good options. The white pizza is very good read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Upstairs bar with view of 6th street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a large group (11) come In here for dinner on a Saturday (with no reservation...) and second bar staff took such amazing care of our group. The inside downstairs is really beautiful and quirky Austin vibes or you can eat upstairs on the rooftop. They also have pool parties on Saturdays. I ordered the East side panini which was huge! I upgraded to the truffle fries and was a little disappointed in the quantity of the fries but they were delicious. Note if you eat at the rooftop it is bar service so you go into the bar and order yourself. For this reason I think it was too expensive, but we still loved our visit here for views, vibes, and amazing customer service by management. read more

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Came in for a quick breakfast today, the food was good and the service was good. We got the burger and americano, both were great but wish the menu had a bit more to chose from. The menu said pizza coming soon so I will definitely come try when that is available! As for style and design, this place is so cute! Great decor and great furniture, almost begged them to let me buy an old rattan dining set they had! read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Empress 75 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stayed at the hotel and loved the convince of this restaurant being right below us. Ate the Congress Swiss burger with truffle fries 10/10. Our server Ryan made the experience even better. Great service and drinks. read more

There are so many reasons to love this place. They have delicious, creative, and moderately priced cocktails. The happy hour savings are significant. The evolving menu always has great dishes complemented by specials. Some stand outs are the decadent crab pansotti and the seared salmon. There are several great vegetarian dishes. The pizza crust is so flavorful and perfectly baked that you won't leave any on your plate. The bartenders (Cat and Caleb) are friendly and knowledgeable. Hanging out with them is a treat. There is a large bar and dining area downstairs but even better, there is an upstairs bar and deck on the second floor. While 6th street is overrun with people waiting in lines on Saturday nights, you can easily find a table and relax here. read more

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Always a lovely time here. Like a visit to the Shire! The menu/ingredients are top shelf and you will get what you pay for. Solid spot for the family or a solo brunch to ponder those pesky unanswered questions of life. If this place was jail, my recidivism rate would be 100%. read more

I stopped in after a yoga class looking for a reading nook and warm drink, and this exceeded any expectations! The ambiance and vibe in here is so cute, I love the aesthetic. I ordered the dirty lover, which tasted like a spicy chai latte. I also got the maple croissant breakfast sandwich and I think it's the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! Fluffy egg, thick Swiss and layers of turkey between beautiful flaky mapley croissant. Heavenly. My waitress Gabby was super kind and gave great recommendations. I'll def be coming back here! read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Dirty Lover coffee and maple croissant breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Fun, light filled dining room. Friendly service with an extensive menu. The food was excellent.

This place is beautiful! Great AC also. The theme and design of this place is very creative. We got welcomed with the best service and got sat right away. They told us about all the additional pool bars they have which sounded nice, but we elected to stay inside with the AC. We told the staff we just got engaged and they treated us to one of their signature vodka drinks. So freaking cute. We came here for some shareable's and we did just that! Food was great and couldn't have been happier. Great shareable spot, especially during their happy hour. We will absolutely be back as this experience was top level. read more

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My wife and I came by for drinks and appetizers on a lazy Sunday afternoon. We had some great palomas, as well as some truffle fries, brussel sprouts, and shishito peppers. Our server (from Pittsburgh) was awesome! This place is very pretty inside and we really enjoyed coming in out of the heat to cool off during happy hour here. I've been to another location for Second Bar and Kitchen and this location was better all the way around, even if the menu was similar. We'll be back. read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - vibe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I loved this place! Every time we peeked in it wasn't very full and idk why! We stopped in around 8-9 for a snack and a cocktail and it was great! My martini was fantastic, and the fries were so perfectly crispy. The inside is so cute, I loved the tiled tables and the plants. The server was so friendly and even hooked us up with a phone charger while we were there. Definitely recommend it! read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Drinks & apps - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Went here for brunch today. Really nice atmosphere. The service was exceptional. The food was very fresh and the presentation was awesome. I would highly recommend this place for brunch. read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great spot, great service. I don't give out 5 stars very often but this came down to a simple fact, the server and bar tenders went the extra mile. They were personable and interesting to talk to. They gave us recommendations and just acted like real humans. The upstair bar opened late but that didn't even bother me cause the food was so good. read more

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I really love this place! Found it on a whim, and honestly had a magical experience that has kept me coming back again and again. Usually when I go, there's no wait! Which is so crazy to me because they have some serious yummy food, my favorite being their Brussels sprouts. Everyone of their staff is kind and I've always enjoyed my time there. The drinks at the restaurant are not as good as the drinks at the bar on the second floor (which is a very cool little space). read more

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Service, happy hour, ambiance, & music, all fire :) definitely recommend trying! The pizza was really great too!

I generally come here for brunch or lunch durning the week. I almost always have Noyme as my server, and they are phenomenal! I've had a few other women seat me and serve me before, but unfortunately I forget their names. They're all amazing tho! I love the large windows and chill vibe this building offers. Highly recommend for rainy days! Personally, I love getting a modification on their Ranchero Benedict that makes it keto friendly. It's tasty and the staff are super accommodating! Summary: Tasty food, diet friendly, amazing architecture and friendly staff. read more

The food was delicious and reasonably priced. They service was great! The server was super helpful and attentive. The cocktails are superb! The restaurant is so cute and clean. The food menu is a bit small but there's a little bit of everything. They have both lunch and brunch options. The breakfast tacos were my favorite thing on the menu! read more

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The fries here are to die for. Might be the best I've ever had. The aioli and Parmesan just go well together. They have a great happy hear worth checking out read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Truffle fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Poor quality and such a shame as its in a great location. Walking in we were only the second couple there so service should have been easy. We waited over 35 minutes for food after ordering and the food was very average. Burger was tasty but the panini was cafeteria-like. The chips were got were bottom of the bag and the pickle was the ends that are typically discarded. Definitely pass on this unless no other options. read more

Food, drinks and service are all amazing. The brussels sprouts and avocado toast stood out. Each having a unique twist.

This place is a vibe! The drag brunch in Sunday was one of the best I've been too in atx! Food and service is amazing! Best espresso martinis in the city! 1000% get the truffle fries! read more

Came here after seeing the high reviews with my bachelorette trip group. It took 15 minutes for us to be acknowledged, and then waited another 40 minutes for some regular sandwiches? The entire place was empty, 2 small groups came in about 10 minutes after we did and they were acknowledged and served before we were. When we were debating whether to stay or leave and asked for an ETA on our food, we got asked "what's the rush?" ???? Very dissatisfied with the panini's we ordered, don't get me wrong they were okay, but not worth a 45 minute wait on a slow afternoon. I can tell they didn't care about their customer service since they know they automatically added a 22% gratuity to our checks. Never again. read more

Pleasant attentive waitress with helpful suggestions in a new cool hotel with great clean decor. The food was the best part. Going back for more would truly the hotel based on its dining experience read more

My wife and I ate at Second Bar and Kitchen yesterday evening. It was a great experience. Wonderful and creative food and drinks. Excellent service and a nice ambience. Definitely a place you should try if you happen to be in Austin. read more

Splendid food, terrific service, great atmosphere. Vintage elegance was how a friend described the atmosphere. I would say it was welcoming, peaceful, and very clean. The staff was very hospitable and the unique menu did not disappoint. read more

Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel - Appetizer, yogurt and fruit with granola was very good- super fresh and flavorful. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We were pretty regularly at the 2nd Kitchen when it was on 2nd St. in the As-tonian building in town. It's great that they are back close to town (I know they are also up at the Domain but). Nice physical plant, a second floor with some nice views, some old favorites on the menu- pizza coming. I had a seriously tasty Cowboy steak cooked and seasoned to perfection. Becca, our hostess and managing domo, was top notch, an experienced pro in the biz and it shows. Will be returning and for the west side crowd, it really isn't far. Enjoy! read more