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    4.0 (281 reviews)
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    Delores L.

    Space Cowboy is a fun, futuristic and sci-fi forward restaurant and bar on East 7th Street in Austin, TX. Your food and drinks are delivered by robot, i.e. spaceships. How cool is that? Being at Space Cowboy makes you feel like you are in fantastical, mythical world. The vibe is sci-fi like with these cool lighting fixtures...it looks like the convergence of chicken wire and Christmas lights. This would be a cool place to take someone visiting Austin for the first time. Menu features tapas like dishes. Space balls and inked seafood risotto were uniquely prepared...full of flavor and texture-forward. I would definitely bring back visitors to the restaurant if nothing more than to see the robots.

    Smoked chicken
    Mike M.

    I set up a group of 8 for some coworkers and we all left really happy after some amazing food and service. Bonus points for the delivery system... the only non-sushi place I've ever seen with this kind of service. Oh.. and the food was great. I had the smoked chicken which was perfectly done.

    Nick S.

    I was in Austin recently for a bachelors party, and we gave this spot a go, and it was well worth it From the outside the place wasn't particularly flashy, but still modern. But as soon as you walked through the doors you are transported into this amazing nighttime desert scape restaurant. There are art installations everywhere that work so well together. The cacti, the clouds, and the color palette was so cool to experience. You will see self-delivery cars rolling seating head level around the restaurant delivering food, and I'll describe that more below There are plenty of seating options in the main dining area. None of the tables felt particularly crowded or overly close to other tables. The setting is so intimately lit (dessert night) that you really don't get the overall "noise" and distraction of the other tables, just yours and the decor The menu offers a variety of shareable, entrees, and other delicious dishes. There's also a drink menu to pursue their signature artisanal. Everything was incredible. The drinks were gorgeous and satiating. The meals were hearty and flavorful. We left happy and full The staff were great. They walked us through the menu, the restaurant concept, and they were very attentive and helpful The little self delivery teams were the main pull. Similar to sushi restaurants that have conveyor belts or robots delivering or offering food, this restaurant has these tracks that retro looking miniature train cars roll on. They pass by your table at eye level, they are fairly quiet, and it's fun to watch. When they stop at your table they will either have their little doors open or they will open. You will have like 5-10 seconds to take pictures and grab your drinks or appetizers and then the trams are off again Some tips: I would definitely recommend reservations for this spot I would definitely order a handful of shareable for the table. They are self delivered on the little trams, and it's exciting, they are delicious, and it's a great experience. I'd also consider order a handful of different entrees and potentially sharing them Try their signature drinks. We drink virtually all of them and there wasn't a bad one. Each one is beautiful and appetizing to look at, and having them delivered by the self driving little trams is so fun Cheers!!

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    Kimberley R.

    This restaurant is just about perfect for every occasion. Date night, GNO or out with the fam. Very cool ambiance and vibe. Service was just outstanding! The food came out very quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed the drinks and the meal. Our fav dish of the night was definitely the duck ravioli. Sauce was especially delicious and it came with a side of focaccia to soak up the remaining sauce to enjoy. Everything was so well thought out, even down to the cowboy server who gave us complimentary cotton candy. A few bites were a bit over seasoned and our two desserts tasted almost the same but other than that, i have no complaints. I will definitely be recommending this place!

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    Kim H.

    2nd time here. Parking is slim but they do have a parking lot. Reservation recommended. Love the ambiance and service was great, I love the crudo. It's light, almost has a Thai flavor to it. Seafood risotto is another one of my favorites. The squid ink and the Parmesan cheese balance each other. The ribeye while a decent portion was very chewy and honestly we make better steaks at home from HEB.

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    Christine V.

    I visited Space Cowboy during a work trip and was impressed as soon as I walked in. The decor is really cool and sets the tone for a fun night out. One of the most memorable parts was the little robots delivering food to the tables. They brought our drinks over and it made the whole experience feel playful. Of course we had to record it. Our group was pretty lively and our server was fantastic. They leaned into the energy of our table and really added to the night while still providing great service. For food, we ordered the stardust fries, seared beef fillet, and duck ravioli. The beef fillet was solid, but the duck ravioli was my favorite. The sauce was so creamy and delicious that I ended up dipping the beef in it too. We loved all the drinks we tried. I ordered the special, which tasted like a filtered piña colada and felt really unique. I also had the Smoke House, which was a solid mezcal margarita. To end the night, our server brought out cotton candy for the table which was such a fun touch. Overall this place made the night feel memorable and I would definitely recommend checking it out.

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    Jessika W.

    Based on the reviews, it looks like I should've eaten in but, I wanted a steak + wanted to use my amex credit and Space Cowboy was on the list! I ordered the ribeye and it was cooked so well. oh it was exactly what I was craving after a long work day. There was an interesting fried potato log served with it which I enjoyed. The chimichurri wasn't anything special, good, but I ended up using my own that I have at home (I keep chimi on deck!) -- My food was hot and ready on time! I do like that this place has a designed parking spot in busy east austin but it's odd that you have to pay for it... delicious mid-week meal perfect after a long, rainy, workday.

    Sophie G.

    Such a cool experience and not overhyped at all! We loved our meal and 100% would come back again for drinks & appetizers. Our (human) server was lovely and our robot servers were of course super fun. They really nailed the decor as a whole. They have an extensive cocktail menu - I LOVED my Alien Blood drink, my friends got the Lady in the Veil, Olive Oil Martini and Life Water, we all enjoyed. The highlights food wise were definitely the appetizers. We enjoyed the Stardust Fries, Hummus & Corn Ribs, and Shishito Peppers. We also shared the mushroom rissotto which was great, and then the cauliflower but felt it was a bit undercooked. Awesome drinks & appetizers and loved the vibe!

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    Haley F.

    Truly one of the coolest restaurants I have ever been to. One of my favorite things about ATX restaurants is that you can have great food in a beautiful ambiance; it's not one or the other. Space Cowboy is a great example of that. The scenery is exactly as the name insinuates: intergalactic dessert, cowboy vibes. Unique and beautiful. The food did not take long to come out ... maybe because it came on a space ship :) I thought that was impressive because with the set up, I could see it actually being more of a wait, so I was particularly impressed. The food. Very tasty. ESPECIALLY the broccolini. Some of the best I've had. I would go back just for that! The Texas Ribeye was good in flavor, but some parts could have been more tender and overall more warm with heat. I look forward to going back!

    Frites
    Christina G.

    Friday night, party of six for a birthday celebration. Parking is a bit of a challenge so be prepared to spend a little time looking for a space either at the restaurant or around at different businesses. Or just Uber there. We had a reservation but still had to wait a few minutes, No big deal. I will say that this restaurant has been on my radar ever since it opened and I was really looking forward to the dining experience with friends. I ordered a glass of wine and was a little shocked how small the pour was for the cost. You are definitely better off ordering a mixed drink for the prices. Another thing to consider is that the meal portions are small. It's better to purchase several appetizers and/or mains and or sides like they are tapas. Our server was super friendly and helpful. He made the experience so great. While I wasn't that impressed with the food I was super impressed with the service. The cocktails were really good too! I would definitely return but I would order my drinks and food differently.

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    Thao R.

    We came to Space Cowboy to celebrate our anniversary and had a great time. There was plenty of parking, most likely because we visited on a Sunday night. I loved the futuristic desert theme, and the capsule delivery system was such a fun and unique touch. Our server, Michael, was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the Space Balls, Stardust Fries, Texas Ribeye, Duck Ravioli, and the Ube Foam Panna Cotta. Everything was delicious, with the Space Balls and steak standing out. The steak melted in my mouth, and the salmon and tuna in the Space Balls were super fresh. The panna cotta was full of flavor, and they even gave cotton candy as a fun anniversary treat! Drinks were great overall. But the Aztec Old Fashioned was extremely smoky, definitely an acquired taste. This place has been on our list for some time now, and we're glad we spent our anniversary there!

    Ribeye
    Brynn B.

    Very very impressed with space cowboy. Crispy rice trio was a great app, and the entrees were exceptional. Drinks were great and so were the vibes. Overall an amazing dining experience. Our server michael was fantastic.

    The corn ribs were so freaking good
    Brittney G.

    This place is so aesthetically pleasing, I'm obsessed with the whole space-hipster-robot vibe. We ordered the crispy rice, corn ribs, short ribs, and the matcha dessert, and honestly, everything was super tasty and really well balanced. Cocktails? Dangerously good. Now for the plot twist: the server. Took his sweet time taking our order, then vanished into the galaxy when it came to checking in. For a full Space Cowboy experience, I'd love either an iPad ordering system or, at minimum, friendlier cowboys

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