Shaved Ice Island

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0.0 mi

My husband and I initially wanted another well-known BBQ Asian fusion restaurant to cater our…read morewedding and were pretty set on it. But after our guest list grew, we had to move locations and our venue was no longer within their catering vicinity. I searched high and low for different vendors that fit the fusion that we wanted, but couldn't find anything that fit just right (or that didn't break the bank). Then I somehow stumbled across Rebel Catering on Google. They had a wide variety of packages for food varying from Asian, to bbq, to Mexican. They didn't have a ton of reviews, and it seemed like they mostly did corporate events, but I gave them a call. I'll be honest, I was a bit apprehensive of how incredibly chill Rahul is at first (because I was already stressed out), but when I told him about our vision, he immediately checked with his chefs and created an incredible menu for us. My mom and mother in law's primary request was copycats of the other restaurant's corn fritters, and he even delivered on that. I'll attach a picture of the menu, but our minds were blown at the quality and freshness of the food. Buffet style brisket is HARD and he and his team crushed it. I even had friends with allergies and he accommodated them without question. The most popular part of the night though was the shaved ice. Part of Rebel Catering is their shaved ice package with alcoholic shaved ice (TABC bartender included). They had custom flavors to match our Asian fusion theme, and even brought their truck in to serve our guests! They also created a custom flavor named after our cat and created a sign with a cute cartoon of him. They also had tons of other drinks including sodas, jelly drinks, boba drinks, and energy drinks. TLDR: HIRE REBEL CATERING. Your guests will love you forever.

Rahul and his team were amazing. Communication was excellent throughout the planning stages for our…read morewedding. We received so many compliments on the food! The addition of the shaved ice station was such a fun and unique touch that our guests absolutely loved. Highly recommend!

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4.9

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22.4 mi

Women-owned & operated

They catered a Celebration of Life on short notice. We were from out of town and had never done…read moreanything like that before and Chef Shawna was a huge help. Way more people than we anticipated ended up wanting to come and they were able to take care of everything and food was fantastic!

Shawna was great! Our meal was excellent. She was on time, responsive, flexible and cleaned…read moreeverything up. We had a wonderful experience!

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Talk about a classy concept executed flawlessly, Roadhaus Mobile Cocktails was the centerpiece of…read moreour 75-person joint birthday party at a local food truck lot in Austin. I have planned large events before and Roadhaus made it easy, while also enabling us to add our personal touch with a specific drink menu and a customized cocktail for the party. Every interaction we had with Roadhaus staff (and those supporting them from The Roosevelt Room) was exceptional, and their care for their craft is evident in everything they've created and deployed. The cocktails were excellent, and the mobile bar well-stocked, leading several of our guests to rave about the experience and further cementing in my mind that Justin Lavenue, Dennis and their crew are simply among the best in the world at what they do. Five stars are too few for an experience like this.

We were fortunate to have RoadHaus at the beverage helm of our recent birthday celebration. From…read moreinitial contact until the truck left the food truck lot where the event was held (and in follow ups since), the staff was attentive, professional and welcoming. They created a space to collaborate, lending their expertise in cocktails when asked and supporting us in the details of a cocktail menu attuned to our theme. Dennis and the entire crew that day brought Roosevelt Room's quality, class, and friendly hospitality beyond downtown, adding that something extra to our night. Thanks y'all, it was extraordinary to experience this endeavor firsthand.

Our gorgeous mahogany bar shelves feature over 100 premium spirits!

Step on up to the mahogany bar rail and order a drink from our expansive cocktail menu.

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The front grill of the RoadHaus cocktail truck features our eye-catching logo.

D'Jour

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7.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

We hired this private chef team led by Chef D and his wonderful mother for a bachelorette party,…read moreand they absolutely exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, communication was prompt, professional, and easy. They arrived right on time, fully prepared with a clear plan and a fantastic team. The food was phenomenal--delicious, beautifully presented, and the portion sizes were perfect. Everyone left full and happy! Pricing was very fair for the quality and service we received. What really stood out was how well the team balanced professionalism with personality. They were fun, engaging, and added to the vibe of the evening. I would 100% work with them again and highly recommend them for any special occasion. They helped make our night unforgettable! Thank you Chef D and team.

Do yourself a favor and hire D'Jour for your event. Chef D, his mom, and their team are…read moreprofessional, kind, and make delicious food. They came and catered our bachelor party breakfast, and it was just what we needed to bring our crew back to life. Chef D took care of everything, all we had to do was approve his suggested menu. The food was fantastic, they even surprised us with shrimp and grits which ended up being my favorite. Highly recommend Chef D for your breakfast, and based off my experience I'm sure he's great for lunches and dinners as well.

Wings and Seafood Boil, you have got to love this

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Urban Cowboy Catering

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I recently used Urban Cowboy's service for a catered work event…read more We wanted passable apps and grazing station options. Everything was fresh and displayed with pride. The guests loved the spread so much. A definite hit. Constant communication from start to finish. From getting the quote (very fair), making last-minute changes, to arrival day of the event was seamless. I needed the crew to arrive at noon, they arrived at 11:45 a.m. Fantastic! Professional, talented, pleasant, and efficient crew. They had us set up in under thirty minutes. I can't thank Urban Cowboy enough for the care they took to ensure our event was successful.

Food was cold! Rubber chicken breasts were not only cold but uncuttable. I had to use fingers to…read moreeat broccoli stalks too tough to cut. Rolls were those cheap, small heat and serve, not heated. Their servers got it out fast but then I guess they needed to before the food was so cold it was like it just came out of the refrigerator. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

Delicious appetizers and awesome staff!

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We had the pleasure of Monique cooking for us for Galentines and it was a great experience from…read morestart to finish. She was very communicative and we were able to customize our menu as well, which you aren't generally able to do with large groups. We loved the multi course meal and highly recommend her services!

Monique was amazing to work with. We hired her to cater a private family dinner for about 25…read morepeople. We had family flying in from around the world for my husband's military promotion ceremony. She fit us last minute into her schedule on a Friday night during sxsw. She went above and beyond, to make our event go as smoothly as possible. Food was excellent -- the Chipotle Lime Shrimp and the Cinnamon Cheesecake were incredible. We also had her recommend wines to go with each course and her incredible knowledge of wines introduced us to some tasty new wines. We highly recommend Monique!

Chef Monique with two delicious dinner options!

Salmon poké bowl

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Prepping for a delicious gluten free dinner!

ATX Chefs

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Hires this team for a work event and the food was fantastic. Punctual and professional and a great…read morespread. The swordfish was incredible! Thanks y'all

The food was excellent and cooked perfectly. The choice of hors d'oeuvres and entrées was exactly…read morewhat we wanted. Blake came, brought his own cooking, utensils, and pots, prepared all the food appropriately and dinner was served exactly on time. He cleaned up afterwards.

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MML Catering & Events

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Word of Mouth catered and served our party for 40 women last week and it was fantastic. Myra came…read moreup with a delicious menu that fit our budget and made sure it was all perfect by the time the first guest arrived. The attention to detail and elegant touches set the party apart from average to extraordinary. Guests were overheard complimenting the food and kept going back for more. The presentation was full of character to match the top notch quality of the dishes served. Who wouldn't devour beef tenderloin, almond crusted salmon and chocolate whoopie pies with salted carmel creme??? If you want a caterer that will make you look REALLY good and be worth your money, hire Word of Mouth!

Had used Word of Mouth Catering for years - food and service were always top notch. I believe they…read morewent through a sale last year. This year (2023) contacted them again; tried to get two proposals for a solid month. They would not hold a date without a signed proposal but I couldn't get a proposal. Was told two weeks before my event that they were booked on the dates I wanted. Really bad customer service this year. Am going to try Austin Catering based on some recommendations.

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G6 Catering

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My wife and I hired G6 Catering for our wedding and they did not disappoint! We had originally…read morehired another caterer and they had to cancel. With short notice G6 catering not only rose to the occasion providing hors d'oeuvres and main course within the budget we had established with the other caterer. Chef Gilbert's signature pulled pork tacos were talked about for weeks after the reception. Before the wedding he invited my wife and I to taste test everything he would be offering for our event and that in itself was a special occasion. I have also been lucky enough to try one of his specialty steaks and I can tell you that I have never had better; and I consider myself a steak guy.

We held a wedding shower at Caswell House and G6, Gilbert, did an amazing job! Marinated steak with…read morechimichurri sauce and chicken with mushroom sauce... Superb! The appetizers we spot on too. Hand held charcuterie was genius! M&M's at the bottom ;) Easy to work with, has a great staff and very helpful during the event! Definitely book G6!

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Austin Catering

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(68 reviews)

14.2 mi

Flavia with Austin Catering was such a joy. She was open to all my crazy ideas, and she was excited…read moreto make them happen. She thinks of the little things -- for example, we had tiramisu from an outside vendor for dessert. She asked if we wanted them to bring extra cocoa powder to make the slices look more appealing. Who does that? Not to mention she's just really sweet and cheerful. Everything went wonderfully the day of, and many, many people raved about the food! They accomodated an Argentinian-theme wedding for us, and even worked to refine small tweaks we made with a follow-up tasting. We also did adorable, late-night Chicago hot dogs that were also a hit! Their prices were very reasonable, too. To be completely honest, they did forget one very small thing (a drink garnish) and a bigger thing (fries we meant to serve with hot dogs), but honestly, that was far from our biggest concern, and they owned up to the mistake and refunded us. Overall, highly recommend!

My experience with Austin Catering showed a level of disorganization that I did not expect from a…read morecompany in this industry. Communication was inconsistent, and several interactions happened with extremely short notice, making it difficult to understand what was going on or what the actual plan was. At one point, access to their system changed suddenly without any explanation. No message, no clarification, nothing. It created confusion and made the whole interaction feel unreliable. Overall, the process felt chaotic and poorly managed. Clear communication and basic structure were missing, and the experience left me with serious doubts about how the company operates.

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Float On - Lake Austin Boat Rentals & Lake Travis Boat Rentals

(331 reviews)

9.8 mi

We had an awesome time celebrating a bachelor party. Ramon is the best! Would definitely go backread more

We had such an amazing time on Lake Travis thanks to Willo and Float On. Everything about the…read moreexperience was extremely streamlined from booking to filling out waivers to navigating to the marina. Willo gave superb instructions on operating and piloting the boat including an overview of relevant customs and laws while out on the water. Our group had six adults and one 2-year old and they had plenty of water safety devices for all ages. On a side note, it was wonderful to see how genuinely excited Willo was about Lake Travis once again having a healthy water level after several dry years. In terms of our experience on the lake, we got excellent advice on where to travel based on our team's interests and after following his directions it felt like we had arrived on our own private lake. We probably only saw a handful of other boats during our 3-hour excursion and that was only in passing. The boat came with a Garmin GPS that made it really easy to retrace our steps. For those wondering, there was excellent cell phone service out on the lake and we were able to use our phone GPS, make calls, and stream music. The boat had some nice integrated speakers with Bluetooth connectivity and we were able to jam out to our own tunes. There was also a cool flotation device attached to the back of the boat called the Aqua Lily Pad which we unrolled after anchoring, we had multiple adults laying on it without sinking into the lake. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience and we would highly recommend booking with Float On.

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Birthday celebration!!

Party Boat Austin

Available by appointment

Cole was awesome for the fourth!!! So fun & accommodating! Would for sure do it again!read more

Cole was a great captain!! Was flexible and easy going. Great day on the water. 10/10 recommend!read more

Who's ready for a booze cruise?

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July 4th party!

ATX Boat Rentals

4.7

(13 reviews)

17.2 mi

9 years in business

Amazing boat, amazing captain, great experience. Couldn't have had a more perfect boat day!read more

Amazing experience for bachelor party. Phil was the best and highly recommended. Best boat to rent…read moreon Lake Travis

Carlie & Kendall shoeing off their ATX Boat Rentals hats!

Great time on a bachelor party!

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Devils cove!

Lake Austin Riverboats

4.5

(36 reviews)

6.3 mi

If I could give ten stars I would. From the moment I submitted the request to the last step off the…read morePub a month later, every interaction and step in the process was top notch. From Brandon, to Captain John, to staff and crew - everyone was amazing to work with. The day of the event was perfect and seamless. I could not have asked for anything to have been different. Everyone had a great time and raved about the day. We ordered food through them and it was delicious and high quality. We had a professional chef as a party attendant on the boat and he gave high marks. Some with dietary restrictions were impressed with options and accommodations - all that of that was coordinated through Lake Austin Riverboats - everything was perfect. The crew was amazing and so welcoming to the guests and truly contributed to the experience. Book your event - you will not be disappointed.

I was invited to an event at Quince, which included a boat ride with Austin Riverboat. The…read morerestaurant's staff was outstanding--welcoming, friendly, and highly professional. That level of service carried over to most of the staff on the boat, making the experience even more enjoyable. During the event, I was introduced to Paul, who was seated with a group of friends. He was introduced to me as the boat owner and came across as relaxed and not at all pushy--qualities I appreciate when considering a business, especially since part of my motivation for attending was to explore options for my birthday celebration. Unfortunately, Paul's friends left a negative impression. A couple of them outright refused to acknowledge me, turning away when a gentleman attempted to introduce me. Others made inappropriate jokes about my accent in a condescending and offensive manner. One individual even made vulgar comments, implying that Paul should get my phone number to discuss event planning details later, which was completely unprofessional and inappropriate. While the event itself was enjoyable, the boat ride interesting, the behavior of those around the boat owner and the fact that the boat owner never replied to my text message trying to discuss my event, was disappointing and detracted from my overall experience. This experience left me with a negative impression of the boat's management, and I strongly feel that they are not welcoming to immigrants. The group consisted of older white men whose behavior was filled with prejudice and hostility. And for that reason I felt compelled to post a review discouraging people like me- and those against this type of behavior - to stay away and make better choices. We can use our money to invest in a much better experience elsewhere I left the boat traumatized and truly disgusted by those old men behaviors. Do better!

Upper deck of the commodores pup

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Shoreline Boat Rentals

4.4

(7 reviews)

16.7 mi

David is amazing! He was very considerate and made sure everyone was safe. He is a great captain…read moreand would book with him again!

We had a great time out on the lake with Captain Dave! The yacht was clean and had everything we…read moreneeded for a fun, lake adventure.

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Ccmo M.

7 years ago

Shaved ice island has a plethora of Normal flavors that are really good, Cucumber lime was very refreshing as well as Summer lemonade. In the gourmet flavors I enjoyed purple magic, Creamy cold brew coffee and the Mexican rice pudding. What I like most about them is they use the New Orleans shaved ice machine it's soft snow cone shaved ice. They had the right equipment to get the job done. The best part was Shaved ice island gives you the best bang for your buck. read more

Eileen B.

7 years ago

Oh wow! So happy I discovered this place while visiting my ex hometown of Austin, TX. The service is excellent. Very friendly staff, clean, and the list of flavors are awesome. My favorite was the tamarindo, the mango lassi and the arrow con Lethe. I was there 4 days in a row to get my fix of shaved ice. Worth the visit! read more

Alexis R.

2 years ago

this snow cone spot is the best in all ways from prices to flavors to how quick their service is! my favorite is strawberry cheesecake with cream! i learned they have arroz con Leche and mango lassi and their watermelon is real watermelon and I love that! read more

Heath D.

113

1 year ago

Hands down this is the best snow-cone place in Austin. What a great little community they have established, workers are enthusiastic to be here and it exudes through and all they do. Always a lot of fun to bring the family. read more

Natalie C.

10 years ago

Best snow cones ever! The Mango Lassi is amazing, and really all of the gourmet ones are. So much better, and not really any more money... Go get one! read more

Azeem T.

3 years ago

The mango lassi is transcendent That is all ..................................................... ............................................... read more

Linda N.

10 years ago

Best snow cones in Austin!! Rahul was very friendly! Try the Coffee Cold Brew. It was amazingly delicious and the cucumber lime was so refreshing. read more

Matthew M.

2 years ago

A local favorite for us! We take walk to bring friends and family here all the time. Love the Notorious P O G and a cold brew on a hot day. read more

Rakan B.

7 years ago

Most interesting flavors I have seen. Owner is one of the friendliest guys around. Check them out :)

St. John D.

7 years ago

Wonderful people skills, awesome service, and dependable contacts! We will be coming back!

Oscar W.

4 years ago

Awesome, the will give you another one if you don't like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rachel R.

301

5 years ago

Worst service I've ever experience. Go somewhere else

Jane A.

5 years ago

Best. Still worth the drive down to South Austin.

Scott A.

13 years ago

When does this place come back?

James F.

6 years ago

Awesome people, awesome treats.

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