An amazing little spot that's cozy, amazing key that rotates fairly often, and beautiful cocktails. The edamame was a perfect starter and they had a limited crab pasta meal that was perfect. The Your Favorite Drink was shimmery and thoroughly enjoyed the pea flower with not a super sweet drink. The only miss was the service. Wasn't really as helpful or even energetic, sort of felt like we were burdening them in a way. Otherwise perfect meal! read more

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We came in for a downtown outing before a concert and tried basically everything on the bar snacks menu during happy hour. It seems like they often change their menu but overall it was a great experience and I found the dishes to be creative and a good variety. The labne, ebi sando, hamachi crudo, and shishito peppers were standouts for me though the others did not wow me. We also had a drink and with half off, these prices are really reasonable for downtown. The rest of the entree menu also seemed pretty reasonable. The ambience was surprisingly casual but our server was really friendly and checked on us often. I definitely recommend for a downtown date night! read more

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What do you know about Swift's Attic? Do you know it's AMAZEBALLS? Well, you do now & if you haven't been, go find out for yourself. You'll thank me. They have deejay sets every weekend in the summer. Rad. They have really good cocktails. Rad. They have a really good happy hour and really good bar snack. Rad. They have really good food. Rad. They get really busy. Be rad and make reservations. The raddest things they serve: Shishito peppers Grilled carrots Triple G Lettuce---pay them a visit to find out what it's all about. I'll give you a hint, RAD. Paloma Kentucy Mule You're welcome. Cheers. read more

Great food, great ambience! Came here with a group and we tried one of each entree on the menu! Highly recommend the edamame beans! It comes with popping rocks salt and a bit spicy! Very delicious! The fries were good and the steak and short rib was a hit! Also tried two deserts, the berry tiramisu and forgot the name of the other one but both were delicious! read more

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I have been to Swift's Attic, probably about 8 times in the last decade. I will tell you, this time, it was super disappointing. It definitely is not as good as it used to be, and the menu is clearly different from a while back - probably with a head chef change, but here is what we collectively noticed: EVERYTHING was way over salted and oily. The food was drowning in these two things and frankly was disappointing. The presentation is always great, but taste has plummeted and was over powered with salt. Yuck. I will not be going back any time soon, nor recommend. Service was friendly and attentive, but the food was below average and not as creative and flavorful as it used to be. The chocolate desert was pretty good, but skip the strawberry one with styrofoam. I miss the old Swift's Attic!!! read more

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I had the opportunity to get a bite to eat here after hearing Sarah Sharp at Elephant Room last Thursday. Swift's Attic is a convenient and yummy place to get a pre or post show snack/meal. We were seated quickly and we shared some apps. One friend had a cocktail and the other had a beer. I didn't have anything to drink there that evening but have in the past and they have great cocktails. We shared some ceviche, a salad, and some shishitos. The food was good and it gave the 3 of us a good opportunity to catch up after the show! read more

Swift's Attic - shishitos - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Rating: 4/5 [dine in] Dark moody vibes. We were seated in the lounge by the DJ so it was quite loud but they were nice enough to turn down the volume when we asked. They told us we had to order at the bar since our area wasn't going to be serviced, but we were still checked on enough that it wasn't a big deal. This place is on the pricier side with tapas-sized portions, but most of the dishes we ordered were good. Wagyu Short Rib ($32): galbi-braised wagyu short rib, black garlic dirty rice, pickled mushrooms, galbi reduction. Solid dish overall. The short rib was tender and the flavors were cohesive. Salt & Pepper Gulf Shrimp ($25): lettuce, herbs, sunflower sprouts, sautéed sweet peppers & onions, tiger cry sauce. Really good with a unique batter--one of our favorite dishes. But they only give you like 4-5 shrimps. Duck Gumbo ($22): duck breast, grilled orange duck sausage, charred local okra, rice. Sounded be like than it tasted. Didn't see much duck meat or love the taste, and it was too salty for me. Popcorn Pork Cheeks ($19): chicken-fried Niman Ranch pork cheeks, mala chili crisp, bread & butter pickles. Nicely fried and you can really taste that mala chili. Great starter to share. Tiger Apricot ($14): bacon-wrapped apricot, arugula, chipotle honey mascarpone, cilantro emulsion. Delicious. All the flavors worked really well together. Nice sweet and savory combo. Passionfruit Margarita ($19): Lalo tequila, Giffard passionfruit, house sweet & sour. Tasted like straight alcohol--no real passionfruit flavor. I Don't Want No Shrub ($18): Roku gin, honey, yuzu, BLiS Ginegar, habanero shrub, lemon. Strong with a distinct shrub flavor. Tasted better than the passionfruit margarita, but I liked the Strawberry Lemon Drop more since it's sweeter. Strawberry Lemon Drop ($15 | $7 HH): Tito's vodka, strawberry, lemon, tarragon simple. Best-tasting drink of the three. The strawberry balances out the lemon really well. read more

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I am still dreaming about the food here! Was in Austin for SXSW and came back to Swift's Attic two nights in a row! Chef Nay is a genius with flavor combinations. The steamed cabbage with thecha, the smoked fish toast, the ricotta agnolotti, and the Saffron strawberry pavlova were all highlights. And the edamame with pop rocks was entertaining! And the mocktails were super tasty and superb value because the flavor is frozen in the large ice cube, which means the drink lasts all night! read more

Swift's Attic - Saffron strawberry pavlova - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great vegan options! The atmosphere was modern and very nice, and our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We really liked the roasted cabbage and grilled carrots. read more

Swift's Attic - Your Favorite Drink - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here once just for drinks for happy hour but decided to come back and try the menu. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, strawberry lemon drop, Kentucky mule, wagyu short ribs, and crab zoba. Our server Sal was fantastic and took great care of us. The place is cozy and the menu is definitely worth a try! read more

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While in downtown Austin waiting for a concert to start we decided to grab a bite to eat at Swifts Attic. This is a trendy lofted restaurant bar that offers delicious foods and an intimate dining experience I loved the interior look of the bar and restaurant. The space had plenty of seating, the decor was appealing, and it felt like an elevated dining experience Our server was phenomenal. She offered great suggestions, brought the food and check in a timely manner, and made sure our waters were always topped off The both the food and drink menus offer a variety of fine dining options with a twist. Some of the items sound bizarre like charred edamame with pop rocks, but it's all delicious Some tips: Consider order a variety of small plates and share them. Each small plate has enough bites to accommodate a party of at least 4-5 (so everyone gets a taste). The edamame, sirloin rolls, short ribs, and shrimp & grits were a must have. One selection that sounded intriguing in concept but failed in execution was the Ice Ball Cocktails. Essentially, these classic cocktails have most of the non alcoholic components frozen in a cocktail ice sphere, and the base alcohol is chilled by it. But the problem is this orb melts slowly, so, you drink the alcoholic and are left with an eventual slush of other ingredients Cheers! read more

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Yummy and curated menu at a great location downtown. Parking - typical downtown parking, best bet is to find a nearby parking garage. Was lucky enough to be able to park at my office nearby. Ambiance - lovedddd the interior of this place. Moody and the decor was great but not too dark or anything like that. Service - Our waiter was great but service was a bit slow. We were there 7pm on a Friday night and they did seem busy, and my group had fun chatting away, but it did seem to take a while to put in our orders, get our drinks and get our check. The food did come out fast and was appropriately paced. Food - Delicious! They recommend you get a handful of plates to share for the table. The falafel was one of the best I've had and their fries with egg was delicious! Brussel sprouts were perfect (when are they not?!) and I also enjoyed the bok choy. They also have a seasonal and normal expansive cocktail menu - creative and fun names. read more

Swift's Attic - Falafel - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great spot to have drinks. I love the old wooden bar. Great job Raneal our bartender. Not only was she friendly and personable, she made us the perfect martini. read more

Swift's Attic - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is my fourth visit to this great restaurant. The bar is a great place for just drinks. They make a mean espresso martini. The food is very well prepared and tasty, as well as eclectic Great shared plate options. Good for Vegan/Vegetarian/Omnivores. The iceball cocktails are refillable and so tasty. I live the big round table in a pedestal in the back under an antique chandelier. It's in the second floor above The Elephant Room. Great place to do a whole evening in one building! Easy access to many places downtown from there. One of a kind and worth repeating. read more

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This was an interesting vibe in a cool space. Food was generous and tasty. The server was very helpful and attentive. All around a good experience. read more

Cool spot for tapas! I came for my birthday with friends and the food was delicious. Every dish had such great flavors and was so unique. Our waitress was very kind too and even brought me a free drink since she gave me a free drink for my birthday and for a wait. She also brought out a birthday dessert (but we had to pay for it which was kind of strange). Overall great time and ambiance! read more

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I recently visited this place with a friend. We found a last min reservation, at. 9:45. Initially when we were greeted by the host, she wasnt sure if the kitchen was even open - but since we had made the reservation - I guess they made an exception. A huge plus point that I'd give this place is that they have vegan options, and I mean optionsss not just one option or an expensive salad. I've avoided such places that looked like hole in the wall things, assuming they'd anyway not have anything catering to my needs - oh was I wrong. Second, the food actually is really decent and creative. The ambiance is very pleasant. It's location is of course perfect if you want to have a night out in the town or enjoy some jazz downstairs. Check it out.. read more

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I wanted to like this place, but wow--what a letdown. The drinks? Mediocre at best. The food? Salty to the point of being borderline inedible. We ordered Brussels sprouts, short rib, squid, and the cheese board, and not a single dish was worth the price. The short rib was especially disappointing--dry and over-salted. Service was unbelievably slow. It felt like ages before our food arrived, and when it finally did, it wasn't worth the wait. The space itself has potential--the bar is cute--but the seating is completely impractical. Uncomfortable chairs, overpriced, bad food, and slow service? Hard pass. read more

Swift's Attic - Lame food. Super salty - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food here is quite good. An eclectic take on comfort food they do a great job of mixing and matching various flavors to create some tasty dishes. The menu changes based on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Best thing to do is try 3-4 dishes and share. The variety of flavors is quite good. Really enjoyed the crab cakes as well as the beef rib. Delicious. Service was professional and friendly. The ambiance is fantastic. It's a unique decor that has a really nice homey vibe. read more

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Met my friend for dinner last night and it was our first time there. Cute place, upscale yet Austin! Delicious food with a changing menu! Excellent vegan options and cocktails, too! Will definitely be back and will go to the Elephant Room afterwards to enjoy some incredible live jazz! Service and atmosphere are exceptional! read more

Swift's Attic - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A very ordinary place with some below par quality food. The drinks were extremely diluted, which was disappointing. The steak was hard to chew . The dessert cake was dry .There was also a mix-up with our order, and instead of resolving it professionally, the manager accused us of "negotiating." That felt quite insulting as guests. We definitely won't be returning. read more

The bartender at the Hilton Canopy recommended this spot for us as we were checking out various places to go in downtown for drinks and bites. My friend knows her bourbons and the bartender suggested this should be our first stop on our "tour". You walk up the stairs to Swift's Attic (downstairs is The Elephant Room jazz bar, which is also very cool) and the decor is a mixture of beautiful old wood with modern touches. The bourbons line the back of the bar wall so we sat at the bar to peruse the selections. Nate was the bartender and was extremely knowledgeable about all the bourbons. (He was a connoisseur himself!) My friend and him talked up various bourbons and bourbon "trees" of various distilleries. She wanted to try something different than what she had enjoyed in the past. Nate made some excellent suggestions I was told. I'm more a vodka drinker and Nate made me various specialty cocktails as I told him to surprise me (and boy, did he ever!) Since we were there for happy hour, Nate provided the associated menu and we selected the "Rillette & Focaccia" plate. It contained chicken, chorizo, a bourbon gel, avocado purée, pickled onions, pecans and toasted Focaccia bread. Nate said you spread the ingredients of choice on the bread and he recommended putting all the ingredients together as the flavors all complement each other. Boy, was he right again! I highly recommend this place if you love bourbon, specialty cocktails and attentive and knowledgeable service. Ask for Nate and you will not be disappointed! read more

Eclectic, and quirky in a subtle manner, that's Swift's Attic. Look for the motif of creativity fused with eccentricity. After you climb to the top of the stairwell and enter the place, the portraits on the walls of birds dressed in suits will prep you for this. With this restaurant two stories atop the subterranean live jazz icon The Elephant Room, Swift's dates back to around 2012 or so. Decently old and certainly established by Austin standards. It's outlived so many great venues most likely for two reasons. The place itself is intriguing in that eccentric way, leading to an experience that pleases the imagination, and the food is eclectic and delicious. Peruse the menu and you'll identify that eccentricity in mere seconds. From the names of dishes, to their descriptions, to the inventive combination of ingredients. In that way, this Austin standby preserves the spirit of Old Austin. It seems to draw tourists, conventioneers, but perhaps even more devoted locals. It's worth a visit! read more

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Already closed at 9:20pm when they say they're open until 10pm? Completely wasted my time coming here with absolutely no warning on social media or anything of early closing. Not cool. read more

We came here with a big group and had a prix fixe menu consisting of seven dishes. They had a dish for every group of four which made things easier to share although there wasn't enough food for everyone to feel full. First course was the mash ups followed by the rillette and focaccia. It felt like the latter was being used to replace and up-level standard complimentary bread with the chicken chorizo bourbon gel which would've made sense if it were more filling. The best dishes were the Ol' Dirty Galbi and the Fungus Among Us although the naming conventions were probably the highlight of the entire menu. The Shatta Cluck Up only had two pieces of chicken requiring more splitting among four. There was a prolonged gap between the main courses and dessert but there was also no check in on whether we wanted to add any more food. The service was slow and it took quite some time to order and to receive drinks, let alone refills on water. Overall- the food was slightly above average but was not worth the price point or the mediocre service. read more

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Amazing food, incredible drinks, wonderful service. We had the bacon-wrapped apricots, the gem salad, the short rib, and the delish churro dessert. I'd go back again and again! read more

Swift's Attic - Chrros - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super friendly service as always! I appreciate the menu and the atmosphere. I think this place is super underrated and I love their charcuterie/cheese board selection! Highly recommend visiting here if you're looking for a good and chill spot to eat and grab a few drinks. read more

The food, vibe and service were amazing. I'd come back again with my family next time.

This is a great cocktail bar. I hosted an event for my company at the bar mid May 2018 and there was about a dozen of attendees. The staff at Swift did an incredible job, and the cocktail waitress did an amazing job! She has a great personality and helped people at the party pick out unique cocktails that they would like. The food was amazing, we had bacon wrapped dates, and other items were great! Awesome staff read more

Unique spot and great ambiance! Surprisingly I had never heard of this place until my boyfriend took me here for a date, but I really enjoyed it! Taking off one star because the menu is on the smaller side and I'm not dying to go back, but everything we had was tasty and made thoughtfully. We both started off with the New Fashioned cocktail - think old fashioned with a "new" twist. The drink was good but nothing spectacular, I also wish they used one big ice cube like you usually do for the old fashioned drink instead of a lot of small ice cubes. For food, we got the following items: - How We Roll: think sushi roll but with sirloin, this is a must for meat lovers! - Sesame Shishitos: I loved this one! Highly recommend if you're looking for good vegetarian options. - Fungus Among Us: another great vegetarian option! A little on the salty side but I enjoyed it nonetheless. - Don't Call Me Chicken: crispy and flavorful, also loved the garlic potatoes on the side! - Texas Fight: medley of different meats, my boyfriend loved this one! The service was good, our server checked in on us regularly and gave suggestions/recommendations where needed. You can also dress up or dress down and not stand out - I noticed people dressed very casual, some people who looked like they had just come from work, and then some who were more dressed up and here for a date. The dimly lit interior is warm and inviting without being pretentious. Overall, I enjoyed this spot and would recommend it! read more

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I came here with a group of friends, so I was able to try a few different things here! I ordered "Swift Kick in the Chicken" for my entree: airline chicken breast, truffle tahini sauce, topped with truffle caviar, with diced fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and pickled mustard seed on the side. The chicken was cooked perfectly: tender and flavorful. The tahini sauce had plenty of rich truffle flavor in it and it complemented the chicken very well. The caviar on top elevated the dish and made it high class. The fingerling potatoes were browned and delicious, and also had some sautéed onions and sweet peppers mixed in. I was very satisfied with my entree! My friends shared the "how we roll" (marinated sirloin sushi), lamb meatballs, Seoul food (grilled shrimp with kimchi grits), and charred edamame (with pop rocks) and loved all of it, although the clear consensus was that the sushi was the best and the lamb meatball was the worst. I did try a bite of the lamb meatball and thought it was tasty and seasoned well. For dessert, we shared a peach cobbler churro which was amazing: the churro was crunchy and not too sweet. The honey bourbon ice cream and candied pecans went perfectly with the peach, and there were great contrasts: soft and crunchy, hot and cold. We also shared the chocolate tart: it tasted okay, kind of like a brownie, but we all wished we ordered 2 churros instead. This place is quite pricy, but it's got unique menu items and the dishes they do well are just exquisite! read more

Swift's Attic - Swift kick in the chicken - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic food and service. The bacon wrapped apricots were especially delicious, as was the respect your elder cocktail. read more

Swift's Attic - Bacon wrapped apricots - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall great dining experience- service was attentive, food was served as soon as prepared, all food was delicious! read more

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We had a date night here and got several shared plates. It's a quiet and dark ambiance with very nice staff. It was great!

Great food, service, and ambiance for our group dinner! We hosted a group of 18 people and everyone loved it. read more

We came here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the food! We started off with the How we roll-with sirloin, kimchi rice, and galbi sauce. It was really good! We weren't sure what to expect, but it caught us off guard. For our entrees, we got the halibut and the baseball sirloin. Both dishes were delicious! The halibut was crusted with pistachios. The charred butter lettuce and the Ube tuile complemented the fish well and was an nice added touch. The sirloin was cooked perfectly. The purple potato purée was delicious and I wish we had more! For dessert, we got the papi churro which was just ok. The dessert options were limited. It was either the churros or a homemade snickers bar essentially. Overall, it was a delicious meal minus the dessert. read more

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Visited for a networking event happy hour. The bacon wrapped peach was my absolute favorite! I didn't think I would like it, but it was so yummy. The noodles were great too. Very attentive staff and wonderful ambiance. I enjoyed the music too! read more

Swift's Attic - Assortment of appetizers - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Has anyone felt something is missing when they eat out somewhere, the reviews are great ... and you wonder why is it that you can't put your finger on what's missing here ?? This is what I felt when we dined here recently to celebrate one of our recent accomplishments :( I imagine our many travels, culinary and cultural adventures have made us some what picky. Our nomadic existence has lead us to craving novel experiences despite the simplicity & authenticity that's often a prerequisite to all our adventures. The three star is kudos to our kind server who was attentive and ensured our food came out piping hot and glasses were always full. We came for drinks and small plates and at the first glance thought the space was neat. It has a quirky yet industrial vibe. But the lighting in the space is really awful, imagine hanging a Monet just to shine the light elsewhere leaving the beautiful water lilies in the dark. That's what the lighting here did to the chefs creations, I had to enhance the pics to bring out the beautiful color of my drink. Oops am I thinking too much through my designer hat ... it definitely has the bones to be a lot more, esp. in terms of the overall experience. Ok over to the food ... We liked both our drinks the New fashioned, and esp. loved the "Your favourite drink" ... interesting name there :) with it's beautiful colour and flavours. The food was good, not great but there were things to like, our favourites were the mash ups, shishto peppers with red curry sauce (the sauce was yummy). I think they have really perfected the skill of charring as even the simple edamame were charred to perfection, we loved that they served the salt and pop rock seasoning on the side. In the food selection the fried Brussels sprouts topped our list. The crunchy broccoli salad was a let down ... very little flavour and not much crunch :( Pros: Good service, potential to be an amazing dining experience. Cons: Lighting in the space, Parking read more

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Very cute vibe and drinks were fun, even the nonalcoholic ones. The food was hit or miss, we loved the edamame and short ribs. The chicken and beef roll were okay. I think this is a great spot for a drink and light bite, maybe not a full dinner. read more

Wanted to come here for HH but despite the confusing online info, they do not have HH on Saturday. When I ended up looking at the food selection, I wasn't too impressed. So I ended up just getting the new fashioned. It was okay. Vibe is cool but there was so much more disappointment with showing up at 4pm and they not actually being open for HH at that time. Would I be back? Probs! read more

Swift's Attic - New fashioned - just okay. I prefer an old fashioned - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas