OMG I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!! The food was delicious! So dynamic and packed with flavor, not to mention unique! The robot delivery service is so amazing and one of a kind. This is the first time that a robot has served my food. This is different than the sushi spots that have food on a conveyor belt. The robots here are on a track and they even have names! You still get a human server who came by very often and was super nice during our dinner! I love the interior design and ambiance too! Definitely recommend the space balls and the shishito peppers the Ube foam panna cotta the fries and the steak! read more

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It's an interesting concept with the robots and definitely a fun way to engage but it didn't really hit the spot for me. The food and drinks were good but nothing stood out for me. We tried the space balls, shisito peppers, rice cakes, land/sea skewers, and steak. Skewers and peppers were delicious! read more

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Before I even begin to talk about the food I need to talk about our service. Our server Jared made this experience infinitely better. He was attentive, not pushy at all, very thoroughly explained the menu and the best way to order the food. He joked around a bit with us and was just an absolute delight. This place had date night written all over but it was casual enough to swing by with friends and enjoy some drinks as well. Everything we had was just bursting with flavor, the steak medium rare and juicy with a delicious smoked garlic and roasted thyme sauce. The octopus was amazing with the taro puree. Every bite I had here was better than the last. I let Jared know that it was my anniversary and he not only sent over some complimentary champagne as a congratulations but at the end of the meal we decided that we weren't going to get any dessert and he went ahead and gave us the Ube Foam Panna Cotta as a congratulations. It was a little expensive here, probably one of the more expensive places I've gone to but I will absolutely be coming back and have issue with the bill as long as they keep up the flavors. Jared better be ready for me to come back and try everything else out!! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Wait time 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Well done Space Cowboy! read more

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We've been wanting to try this place out for a while and FINALLY got to experience this novel restaurant. Parking in Front of a pretty non descript warehouse type structure I don't know what to expect! Inside, a darkly lit room with moons and clouds lit up the ceiling. Great energy and vibe. Robot trolleys served up a delicious blend of tapas style plates. Really great raw selection and fusion that took elements of Spanish flavors mixed with other great tastes. If you're looking for a standard chicken or pasta list this isn't the place for you. Meat and fish and so many bursts of Mediterranean flavors tempt the palette. We had a chance to speak with the owner who we had met while she visited our table a couple of times to check in. If I could recommend one thing. It would be the Uber Panna Cotta! Service couldn't be better. A long review but definitely a pretty great date night experience or group gathering. We'll be back for sure! read more

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I simply cannot comprehend the negative reviews I've read here. Those not like the design and decor just don't seem to be able to grasp the concept of art. As an interior designer, I find the theme to be unique, original, sophisticated, and fun! The service is impeccable from the host staff to servers. Absolutely some of the friendliest folks I've come across at a restaurant. They clearly love their jobs and people. Let's talk about the bit service...ADORBS!! Not only adorbs but innovative, clever, and fun! The mixologists on staff really know their craft. The cocktails are literally liquid works of art. The food is tapas-style and the ambience complements the food theme perfectly. Potato puree with a hint of vanilla?!? YES, PLEASE!! All of our dishes were pure flavor perfection. And this next part made me tear up with joy and just shows how special the place is: We were in the parking lot walking home (yep, lucky enough to live within walking distance) when the greeter ran out after us. She presented us with a thank you succulent. How amazing is that?!? Incredible all around. Go here. Enjoy the experience. You'll not be disappointed. read more

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The place is so cool and great date night spot! The drinks are great and the food as well. The concept is great and cool. Can't wait to come back. Also the desserts are a must read more

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Not sure why the reviews are so low here. I think it's a solid 4 stars. Loved the puri puri space balls, hamachi, and the risotto! The pink gin drink with lychee I had was solid, too! There's a cute little airstream that goes around a track to deliver your food. Our server was professional, knowledgeable, and timely. Love the space vibes! It's a great place for a casual date or family! read more

Took a chance while my friend was visiting. She said she wanted something unique to Austin and the Space Cowboy menu looked like it would fit the bill and I'd get to try a new restaurant, too! I was immediately impressed with the decor. The cacti, clouds and silver orbs set the vibe. Our server, Tyler, was so knowledge about the menu and got us started on drinks first (peep the pic!). Kevin, the robot server, came to our table and opened the lid. Kevin must have been drunk because it was empty inside! It was a good laugh. Tyler was already on his way to apologize for the oops and that the robot WITH our drinks was on its way. We later found out that it was our server's first night on the job. We never would have guessed. It may have been his first night, but I highly doubt it was his first rodeo. If you ever happen to read this, we loved you! My friend and I used to love tapas restaurants, but she hadn't been able one since I moved away more than 5 years ago, so we were excited about the small plates. We ordered the Space Balls (2), Torched Rice Crisps (2), Beef Tartare (2), and Corn Ribs. Every single item was so so so good! The flavor profiles, the textures, everything was perfect! I was so nervous to take a friend to a restaurant I hadn't vetted, but we were all so pleased and satiated. I will absolutely be back! read more

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Food was great I'm not sure why the reviews were low. We (a group of 8) came in on a weekday at it was pretty busy, we had a reservation. I love the inner theme of the restaurant. The robots could feel slow sometimes and I have seen rarely waiters coming in and putting extra plates in which the robots were able to keep up with the load. The service was excellent (especially our server Bob) and the food was good and fresh. The food is meant to be shared. So in that way, I feel like it is overpriced for the restaurant but again it is not an everyday occasion... Some great ones were: beef filet, short rib, shishito peppers, ribeye sliders, corn ribs, fries. I'd only recommend the panna cotta dessert! It was amazing! The others were odd to my tastes... read more

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Overall, I felt like Space Cowboy was a fun experience worth trying. It has a bit of a pop-up vibe and doesn't feel super put together but our server was really friendly and we had a great time. The food is pricy but I felt it was quite creative and the pods bringing out the drinks and plates were so fun. We had the Space Balls and Torched Crispy Rice Trio to start both which I recommend and the Roasted Octopus which was also good but a little less impressive and the octopus was lent super flavorful. I would recommend coming here for a late night drink and light bites but not necessarily a full meal which would get pretty pricey. read more

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Food was better than I thought, got the space balls (rich flavors), broccolini (tasty and light), shishito peppers (flavorful and medium spicy). For entrees got the inked risotto (savory), short rib (literally fell off the bone), and land and sea skewers (steak and scallops were so good). Drinks were the Venus seduction (sweet and smooth) and alien blood (sweet and delicious). Server knew exactly what was on the menu and explained so well with questions we had. The bot delivering was so fun to anticipate and made waiting for food more enjoyable. The decor is just enough and was on point for the name. Would say it's a spot you'll wanna make - one of a kind! read more

This was truly a one of a kind experience. We got great pleasure out of the whimsical aesthetic and getting the majority of our orders delivered by robots. In addition to the robot servers, we had fantastic service from human servers as well. We even got checked on by a higher up member of staff (maybe a manager or owner). The food was delectable and matched the whimsical aesthetic of the restaurant; the flavor profiles truly packed a punch. Every dish we got was amazing and worth the cost. We look forward to returning in the future. read more

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Super fun and super delicious. It's probably a couple more $$ but you pay for the ambiance and the experience. We had such a blast and our server was amazing. Fun place to bring friends as it's entertaining! The burrata was so good we ordered another. read more

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This restaurant is definitely a novel idea. When you first walk in the decorations give you a modern western feel and there are definitely photo ops around. The carousel is really cute as it drops off your food and beverages to your table. The drinks are the star of this place for me. There were some very odd drinks on the menu and I love trying flavor profiles that are not common. If u want regular drinks, there is a full bar. The food was good as well. Although the portion sizes are small, the flavor was delectable. Our server did a great job of explaining both the food and drinks. My only complaints are the price point and parking but I wouldn't let that deter you from trying it. read more

Karlee was responsible for the best service I have ever received in all of Austin. She was doing the work of like 10 people and smiling all the way through. Give her a raise. read more

This a very cool idea and definitely worth the experience; however, it is only good for the experience. The food is just okay and the drinks are tasty. The prices are a little steep for okay food. Small portion sizes and not a ton of flavor. They do have a parking lot which is a plus. Cool ambiance and vibe. Nice friendly staff. read more

Such a cool concept to a restaurant. Very modern inside with cowboy and space decor. The machines that bring you your food remind me of the jetsons. We started with the space balls. Tuna was amazing salmon was okay. I got the octopus and my husband got the filet. Both were very good, but I think the octopus could use one less sauce. Overall really fun restaurant. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

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What a cool concept! Dining at space cowboy was a fun experience and I liked watching the robots zip around. The robots served us drinks and a couple plates. Service was friendly and took time to explain the menu. I think the food is nicely plated. It's tapas based so portion is pretty small. We ordered several plates - space balls, crispy rice, beef tartar, skewers. The beef dishes were cooked nicely. I really enjoyed the space balls. The food has nice sauces and flavors. I thought the shrimp in the skewers was mushy and chicken a little over cooked. I'd come back, i was worried it was hypeed but was pleasantly surprised. read more

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The customer service at Space Cowboy was outstanding from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. I had made a reservation for myself and my 7-year-old son. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the host, Kai, who promptly showed us to our seats. My son was immediately captivated by the decor and the sight of robots delivering food to other diners. Having visited Space Cowboy before, I knew there wasn't a dedicated kids' menu, but I wanted to introduce my son to new flavors and expand his palate. Our server, Kristyn, started by asking if we had dined here before and explained which meals could be customized to suit my son's tastes. Her knowledge and attentiveness were impressive, and I appreciated her recommendations. The menu also highlighted which cocktails could be transformed into mocktails, so I let my son choose one for himself. For him, we ordered the Cowboy Ribeye Sliders, Stardust Fries, and the Life Water mocktail. The sliders and fries were prepared without extra toppings, and ketchup was provided, which my son thoroughly enjoyed. The Life Water was a fun and flavorful choice--fizzy like soda but more unique and refreshing. I started with the Seafood Aguachile, a dish I fell in love with during my first visit in April 2024. Since then, I've tried aguachile at other restaurants, but none compare to the version at Space Cowboy. I was thrilled to see it still on the menu, as their offerings change frequently. The serrano sauce was thoughtfully placed on one side of the bowl so my son could try it. To my surprise, he enjoyed it, though he stuck to the shrimp. For the main course, I had the Piri Piri Chicken and Seafood Risotto. The chicken was perfectly smoked, and the accompanying sauce elevated the dish. It was generously portioned, enough for both of us to share. The risotto was our favorite--it was my son's first time trying scallops, mussels, and clams, and to my delight, he found them tasty. While the dish was flavorful, I felt the seafood-to-risotto ratio was slightly off and would have preferred more seafood. For dessert, my son chose the Ube Foam Panna Cotta, which he described as tasting like vanilla ice cream. He wasn't wrong--the texture was different but delightful. It was a perfectly sized, satisfying dessert. To top off our meal, my son was surprised with a UFO-shaped cotton candy, which absolutely made his night. What I appreciated most about our outing was the exceptional service from Kai and Kristyn. Although Space Cowboy doesn't seem specifically geared toward children, they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure my son had a fantastic experience. read more

I went to UT in the 90's so obviously the modern day Austin annoys the hell out of me. When I pulled up to Space Cowboy there was a cybertruck parked right in front and despite the painfully hard eyeroll the cybertruck/robot server combo induced, my gf was excited to go in. Let me tell you, by the end of our meal my eyes were rolling into the back of my head like the Ecstasy of St. Teresa. Our server Jared was the perfect docent for this incredibly curated exhibition of flavor. We will be back! read more

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Super fun cute place with really good food! Love this place. We tried everything and loved allll the food. Even the black ink risotto was great. The drinks are so fun and good. It's a must try in Austin. read more

This place is awesome! The atmosphere is so fun and the drinks are unique and delicious. If you're wanting a fun experience, I highly recommend this spot! The service was stellar as well. read more

This place has such a modern vibe and everything I have tried on the menu has been amazing. The service is excellent and I love the spaceships that come to your table to deliver the food and drinks. I tried the land & sea skewers, wine braised short rib, cowgirl cut and broccolini. This is such a fun establishment and is reasonably priced. read more

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After seeing instagram "influencers" post all about this place I came in not sure whether it would live up to the hype or be another content farm style restaurant. But WOW was I pleasantly surprised and impressed!!! Let me explain. First off, be prepared for an ambience a bit more casual than you would expect with the prices. But it's not too important to me because the service was awesome. Very refreshing to go to a pricey restaurant in Austin and have a great server who's knowledgeable & present . So shoutout to Jared for really guiding our experience and while the robots are cool and fun, Space Cowboy does not let them be an excuse to lack good service. The service was truly was made this experience memorable!! And of course, THE FOOD! Every recommendation Jared made was spot on, especially the Space Balls, I could eat a ton of them, the texture was incredible with the soft fish on the inside and the crispy outside being a fun contrast. I'm not sure what the sauces were but they were delicious! As well as the Crispy Rice Trio, with the salmon piece being so tender and flavorful it was the favorite. The sauces were very delicious while still letting the proteins themselves shine. Steak tartare was also great though the horseradish was a bit strong. I personally enjoy bold horseradish flavors but my boyfriend thought it was a bit overpowering. Lastly, our FAVORITE! The octopus. OMG. I don't know how they did it but it was incredibly flavorful and some of the most tender octopus I've ever had, despite octopus generally being a more chewy fish. The food was so good I forgot to take pics of the drinks, but the Cowboy Del Lun was our favorite by far. Who would have thought whipped cream and beef jerky would be my new favorite combo? My only qualm, the portions were quite small. Although for the quality I believe they were worth it for the small plates, I think you'd have to spend quite a bit to actually be full here. We were hungry again about an hour later. We also ordered braised beef which was easily 6oz or less, same with the octopus. So really I think the menu items advertised as larger portions (therefore more $$) should be a bit more generous. Regardless, I can't wait to come back here and bring more friends so I can try all the stuff I didn't get to on this turn. Space Cowboy is a win for me that lives up (and then some) to the hype!! read more

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Well I saw all the cool post on Instagram and it the place looked amazing. Then in real life it was underwhelming and felt unfinished. My guest and I looked at each other like ahhh hmmm. Its not a place to you take a friend out for a special day, its like a place you to try out for fun and that's that. Then we were met by our host who seemed inexperienced but that was ok. It's a new place getting the flow of things can take a while. Same with our server too. Food was fun but pretty expensive. They explained to us 3 plates per person is suggested since it's tapas style. So definitely we were left feeling like something was missing. It was good but not up to the standards of other restaurants with the similar caliber in price and style. The seating arrangement was a bit awkward for my guest. The booth kept moving every time the person on the other side kept laughing. I was in a chair so I wasn't able to experience the roller coaster ride. Haha read more

The vibe in here is really good, but really over priced for what it is. I'm mostly disappointed because I saw people walking around with cowboy hat cotton candy's so I got one and it came out like this. The waitress said "it's because it's humid" but it was disappointing, and super sticky and hard. I won't be coming back here but it's definitely a 'come once' kinda a place for the experience. read more

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Space Cowboy wants you to think it's the coolest spot in town and there's a chance it may be, unfortunately it's just not the greatest restaurant. The ambiance is certainly unique and cool - from the robotic space helmets that zip to your table and deposit your food to the hipster staff in their ironic western gear - hell even the location on East 7th which once upon a time was among the toughest neighborhoods in the city - all scream this spot is super cool! But the food is just....just okay. We tried probably half the menu and nothing was better than a 3 out of 5. So don't come for the food. Maybe come for the drinks (which were tasty) or the service (which was also fantastic) - and that's how we end up at 4 stars - but if you're really looking for a great-great meal I sadly can't fully recommend this one. read more

Food: 10/10 Experience: 10/10a Staff 10/10 Drinks: 10/10 My boyfriend and I had a late night date here and it's our new favorite spot! The food is amazing and will definitely be going again soon! His words: BEST FOOD EVER, SO FRESH! What we ordered: * Life Water Mocktail * Hibiscus Coconut Cocktail (summer cocktail, not sure of the name) * Burrata & Speck * Space Balls (all Tuna!) **the BEST! * Aged Beef Fillet * Sticky Toffee Pudding read more

Food was not as expected and chicken was raw , cute place but disappointed with my meal

Space Cowboy has had me intrigued for a few months now, so I had a friend come visit for the weekend and thought it was the perfect excuse to try them out. I ordered the wine braised short rib and the farm fries. To drink we had the Venus Seduction and the Lady in the Veil. I really enjoyed the flavors on the Venus Seduction even though vodka is not my spirit of choice. I don't think I will be hurrying to come back anytime soon, but it's a cool option to bring out of town guests. read more

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The ambiance was great and so unique! I really enjoyed the theming and the menu. The wait staff was kind and the plates, silverware, etc. were very nice. The food was pretty good as well. However, it was pretty loud and they ran out of the steak and fries pretty quickly. read more

We came in for drinks and an appetizer and were not disappointed!! The service was also top notch! Our server was so knowledgeable and friendly. Now let's talk about the restaurant itself. The decor is so perfectly curated, giving a futuristic yet comfortable ambiance. read more

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My girlfriend and I were in town just for the weekend and found this online. BEST FOOD WE HAVE EVER HAD!! The concept is quirky but done very well and sofisticate. Super fun to watch the little robots (and their nicknames) go by. Mushroom risotto is beyond out of this world! Sliders were amazing (my girlfriend liked the mushroom but my favorite was the curry), broccolini was cooked to PERFECTION, and the drinks were delicious. Already excited to plan our next trip to Austin with friends and this is 1000% on the list again. read more

I was excited to try this out. Seemed like a fun concept. I love a good theme. Our visit started out rocky. Our party of four was on time for our 6:30 reservation and we stood around waiting for about 15 minutes. The hosts then approached us asking if we were a different party. We said no but we are waiting for our 6:30 reservation. She continued looking for the other party then returned and seated us a couple minutes later. The food was hit or miss. The one standout was the space balls. Most dishes were on the bland side like the rice crisps and hummus. Nothing was hot. The fries were downright cold. The rice part of the rice crisps seemed like they had been sitting on a shelf since the old restaurant was there. The short rib was room temperature. The drinks ranged from fine to I couldn't finish. The cloud 9 was so incredibly sweet I only got through half. I tasted my friend's Venus and was glad I didn't get it as it was also too sweet. The gin one was very boring and tasted like little more than a g&t, and a bland one at that. The alien blood was extremely bitter. read more

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I was hesitant to try this because of the mixed reviews but it looked so cool and I'm SO GLAD I came. The food is delicious! Got risotto, skewers, rice trio, and oysters . They have robots delivering drinks and humans delivering food. read more

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Great atmosphere, good food, excellent service. Original concept with the trains that bring food and drinks.

Someone sent me an IG reel of this place and I just had to check it out. The ambience is amazing! Love the little train that brings your drinks and small plate food to the table. Not very large inside. A very nice date night place. Drinks were delicious - Tuxedo; The Lady in the Veil; Espresso martini. Food is great - oysters; Space Balls; shishuto peppers; sliders. I highly recommend Space Cowboy. I will return to try other menu and drink items. read more

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From the amazing ambiance to the yummy food to the excellent service, this place has it all! We made a reservation at 8:15PM yesterday and shared a couple small plates as well as "family-styled" three main entrees. Every dish was fantastic and came out on these cool little robot trains. Loved the concept. Would come back! read more

This vibe was so cool, neat spot with plenty of parking and plenty of options on the menu. read more

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Space Cowboy has a bit of a controversial reputation in Austin, but I was so intrigued by the aesthetic and the robots that I had to try it out for myself. There is a small parking lot outside of the building, and you are actually allowed to park next to the body piercing place next door too as long as it isn't one of their two specified parking spots. Once inside, I felt that the decor looked better in photos than in person. Certain pieces had a DIY feel to them. However, food and drinks are way more important to me than decor, so I didn't mind too much. As someone who is always asking the waiter how sweet a drink is, I absolutely loved the details on the menu showing how sweet and how boozy each cocktail was. I ended up ordering the Kepler Island as a mocktail, so I can't really say how good the drinks are. The mocktail just tasted like coconut milk, which was pretty disappointing. Even more disappointing was that my drink wasn't served by a robot, which is pretty much the whole reason why we came. My friend ordered the Venus Seduction and she really enjoyed it. For food, we split the fries and the space balls. I had super low expectations for the food, so I was pleasantly surprised. The space balls actually had a decent amount of fish for the price and were pretty tasty, although not the most elegant to eat. The fries had the perfect amount of seasoning on them. However, I don't think either of the dishes were very special and I wouldn't go out of my way to have them again. I think it's important to note that our waiter recommended ordering about 3 dishes each for a full meal, which would easily put your bill above $100 before drinks. Overall, I think this is the kind of place you visit once and never return to. If you really just want to be served a drink by a robot, I recommend visiting Kura Revolving Sushi for a fraction of the price. read more

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