TASTE on Main is a lovely spot to visit right on Main St. USA in Buda, TX. For a community that has been lacking a "nicer" non-chain restaurant without having to drive into Austin, its been a warm and hardy welcome for the Taste crew. In the non-summer months (the few we have) their outdoor bar and dining area is lovely and a great place to meet up for a few drinks or dinner with friends, but the inside is also a lovely time for those warm months and the service is just as good. Food, as a whole, is stellar. We're big fans of the wild mushroom pasta and the short rib - only thing we were a little let down on was the gratin pavé, which was lacking a true crispy outside of a true pavé. If they can get that thing golden and crisp, we'll have ourselves a winner winner on the sides as well. We've yet to make it in for brunch, but we've heard good things from the community and look forward to popping in one day! read more

This review is a long overdue.... Simply - Taste of Main is the best fine dining in downtown buda. It is classy, and the service is always professional. They have great happy hour. Get those oysters. These people know what they are doing. It is a steak and sea food restaurant, but they have great pasta and burgers as well. Often times they serve delightfully-unexpected seasonal dishes. The food and drinks always incredible and the atmosphere is unmatched If you are celebrating or you are looking for a nice place for a date look no further. It did not disappoint. Keep up the good work! Note: Make sure you get a reservation it gets busy. Also their patio in the back with large trees and outside park is like a hidden getaway read more

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The restaurant is located in an beautifully restored older, possibly 1930's, and was very busy on the Friday night we visited the establishment. We requested and were seated in the patio area and had a minimum wait time. Our waiter was helpful. We ordered 4 vegetable entrees which were beautifully prepared, unique, and delicious. This is a terrific place to visit if you want first class service and dining for a moderate price. read more

I enjoyed my visits to Taste and came to the restaurant because it was on the Ultimate Beef Trail. The first visit they were so busy that we sat at the bar and I enjoyed the mezcal cocktail and had a lobster roll that was very tasty. There were large pieces of lobster that was served on a toasted bun. The second visit I took advantage of the happy hour and had the margarita and baked Rockefeller oysters with bacon and spinach. The oysters were a good size and were baked to perfection with a nice crust. I loved the yellow tail beet ceviche that was served with tortilla chips. However, the restaurant honored my request to bring out some kettle chips which I enjoyed more with my ceviche. Love the ambiance of the restaurant and nice upscale feel for downtown Buda. Enjoyed everything I tried so far. Happy hour prices are cheaper but the serving sizes are smaller as well. read more

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When we came here, the weather was great and we sat outside in the courtyard area. The tables do seem to be a bit close together, but luckily it wasn't too busy when we came. It seems that we tried a little bit of everything on the menu. I was not a big fan of the ceviche, but I wasn't expecting the tomato base. Everything else we ordered was delicious. This was a perfect place for a girls brunch. read more

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So good! Such a quaint restaurant with amazing food and a great atmosphere! The service was too notch and everything was perfect! Great wine options, too! read more

Came here with my boyfriend for lunch on a Sunday. Not super busy. We sat at the bar and we were immediately acknowledged. We weren't drinking and our bartender offered some fun mocktails that we loved. Ordered some brunch items and they were both incredible. Very filling. Lots of seating. Cute day date or date night spot! read more

We stopped by on a Friday night and were able to get a table in the corner. Amazing server (though I'm sorry I don't recall her name). I finished off the Blanton's, and they kept to tradition and gave me the stopper. The food was amazing, more than my wife and I could share. I highly recommend Taste on Main. But...we were lucky to get in. Call ahead or make reservations. read more

We finally were able to try taste on main and it did not disappoint! We were seated in the treehouse area and taken care of right away. We had two servers (Tito and Jeff) as we arrived in between shift change but both were great and very attentive. They took the time to explain their specials and give us a few recommendations. Will definitely be back again ! read more

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The food is delicious and well seasoned. Here's what we ordered: Taste burger Ceviche Shrimp and crab dip Crab guacamole Mexican firing squad Chicken fried steak Shells and cheese The only thing I wish were different is the serving of potato chips with the ceviche. The chips themselves weren't crunchy throughout which made the texture experience off putting at times. The interior is very laid back and more on the edgy side by nyc standards. Multiple seating options from booths to tables to bars. It was packed when we got there on a Tuesday evening so we'll be making a reservation for our next visit. Great service from Marissa and Savannah and major shoutout to Chef Kendrick for the hospitality. read more

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The food was excellent and our waitress Holly was phenomenal!! Yall I highly recommend this place!!! David had the chicken fried ribeye and French onion soup. I had the melt in your mouth beef short ribs, lobster bisque and the best asparagus I've ever had. Everything was so delicious!! We even had a chocolate mousse cake for dessert .. oh and dessert cocktails: grasshopper for me and a slurricane for David. The restaurant has a great patio area as well as a read more

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Service was great! Attentive! Chill vibe! The food was delicious and prices were reasonable! We will be going back!

Excellent service and food. I think we found our new favorite spot! Waiter was genuinely happy to be there and really to enjoy his job. We both had chicken fried ribeyes, one with fried potatoes and one with the fresh fruit. Also they have the best Bloody Mary's we have ever had! Bartender was also very friendly and showed us his very simple secret recipe for his Bloody Marys. Very inviting out door area that we will have to try when it cools off some. Definitely a great place to eat or have drinks on Buda. read more

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Food was delicious Our particular table shared a partition-like wall with another table so I often felt cautious about talking too loud. Aside from that, restaurant inside was very nice. Stars: Tuna tostadas from Raw Bar Filet Mignon with lobster tail Creme Brulee for dessert We also had the steak salad, shrimp cocktail, shrimp and crab dip, Key Lime Tart, and chocolate cake. read more

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Great food so delicious ! I celebrate my anniversary with my husband and our waiter was good and polite read more

Taste on Main - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

Great food, service and ambiance! Love this place. We will return when in town. Not sure what else to say, needed 85 words to submit.....

This is my favorite restaurant in the buda/kyle are! We come often. Everything is on point :) love it here!

Super cute spot in downtown Buda. I came in for brunch and I really appreciate not having an overwhelming amount of brunch options. To me that is one of the keys to a great restaurant. We stopped in shortly after they opened so it wasn't busy yet but we still opted to sit at the bar. The bartender was very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu and attentive. If you come for brunch be sure to start off with the yummy beignets. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was tasty my only critique is that there was way more bread to protein ratio and very little bacon. Other than that is was great, also then potatoes were the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had, nice and crispy but not greasy and full of flavor. They also don't hold off on the side of fruit. So if you get a chance be sure to get both side at your table. This is a place that I will absolutely visit again when I'm in the area. read more

Arrived at 8pm for a reservation and sat out in the treehouse patio. Very comfy and welcoming environment with kind polite server. Our server checked in on us at all the right times which is very enjoyable when having a special dinner night. The food was so delicious we both finished our plates completely. The redfish had a really nice char and still very juicy. The burger meat was cooked to perfection. The mustard and special sauce were excellent. Lastly... the crème brûlée was an amazing night cap! Would definitely come back for the food. The only thing we thought was lacking ... is the Spicy el jefe Margarita was weak in alcohol and taste, would recommend drinks elsewhere. Overall , 9/10 food quality. Thanks and Enjoy! read more

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I have eaten at this place twice now and it was great both times. Wonderful service! The prices are a little higher than you might expect, but it's a nicer place, so it's worth it. I had the BLT the last time I went with French fries and it was delicious! It's a beautiful space and decorated to be "instagram-able". read more

I really wanted to love this place. The ambiance is cute, our server was really nice. She even comped my gnocchi as honestly it just wasn't very good. It's hard to get gnocchi right but given their prices my biggest recommendation is that they need to hire more next level chefs. My husband and I got one small appetizer of poutine and 6 oysters, one old fashioned, two glasses of wine, a ribeye steak ( my gnocchi was comped) and one piece of cheese cake. With tip the bill was $250. I used to live in NYC and that's what I would have expected at a top notch Manhattan restaurant. This is not that. The food is subpar. It's honestly just too expensive for not good enough quality of food. If you want to charge these obscene prices you need to pay for the top talent in the kitchen. My only remaining comment is that- I'm kind of sad that the owners of Hays City Store ( a place I love love love ) would open a spot that's pretty much unaffordable for locals. read more

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Very good.... We need a good restaurant in Buda and Taste of Main is it. The food is fresh and the service is excellent. No need to drive to Austin for an evening out. read more

Taste on Main - Anne - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

Probably the cleanest restaurant I've been to in years. Staff, specifically Brandon, were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Drinks and food were great! All in all a very positive atmosphere. read more

This restaurant is a little gem. The service is impeccable, the cocktails are off the charts and the food is amazing. read more

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Food is always awesome! Kinda pricey but well worth it. Typical prices for an upscale restaurant. Glad it's in Buda and not as far as Austin. Only wish there was a place like this in Kyle! We've been there 5 times and service has always been wonderful! read more

Taste on Main - Spinach dip - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

Love Taste on Main!!! We've been a few times and have always had amazing service. The manager, Joseph, always makes our experience even more pleasant. The inside is super clean and bright, I don't know exactly how to describe the vibe but it's perfect. You can fit in here in a ball cap or in your nicest attire! The food is great, and better priced during happy hour. I have a gluten allergy and the staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Overall, would definitely recommend. read more

Great time here with friends. It's a lovely atmosphere and the bar area looks cool and inviting! We took friends here for dinner and they all enjoyed their meals. For some reason, our dinners took a really long time to arrive, we actually had to ask our server where our food was?? The manager came over and apologized for the delay and comped our dinners!! When I say we waited a long time I mean about an hour ! We tried as much as we could, started with the spinach dip and muscles. All good but needed more grilled bread. We tried the lobster bisque, wedge salad and French onion soup, all did not disappoint! Dinners were the bolognese, chicken, budabaisse (seafood mix) and the short rib with mashed potatoes! All plates were empty for sure but we all agreed the food could have been hotter?! Which led us to believe someone forgot where our food was going?? Other than the lateness of our food it was very delicious! Short ribs was large and tender! Bolognese says there's goat cheese in it but I didn't taste it. I hate the taste of goat cheese and I thought it was really good!! My friends love the budabaisse and she took the piece of salmon home and enjoyed it in a salad the next day! The chicken looked really good, I'll have to try it next time. We dined inside but they have a cool patio outside too! Thanks Travis and Tamara we'll definitely be back but HCS is our hearts fav. read more

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First time visiting this establishment, and just WOW! Beginning to end, we had a great time here. From the food to the service, everything was just perfect for my sister's birthday. Shout out to our amazing server, Lee/Leigh. They took great care of us and made us feel so welcomed. Best service ever and we loved every recommended dish. The food was nothing short of phenomenal. I can't decide which was best. Everything tasted delicious! I would've taken more photos of each dish we got, but we dove right in. We will absolutely be going back! read more

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Great ambiance and service. Place was hopping! Rezzies recommended, we had them, just barely. Food was very good, but just a tad over salted. Not enough to complain, but we all agreed that three of the four mains were just a bit too salty. Chicken fried steak breading was the salty bit, gravy had less salt, so made sure to have gravy with every bite to cut the salt. Cream brûlée good, but a tad runny. Lots of menu options and cocktails. Even a nice dessert menu. Brunch menu looks good too. Will try again and see if our food salt level is better next time. Outdoor seating available on nice days, a plus. read more

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We've been to the Taste on Main several times. Each time we go it continues to get better and better. Last night was no exception. Our waiter, Evan was amazing. His detail in service was first class. The food was delicious. The menu has so many great options. It was hard to decide. My only disappointment is that its loud inside. The patio is great too but to hot for an early summer dinner. I highly recommend Taste on Main. You will love it! read more

This place is a gem. If you are celebrating something or just have the taste for a nice night out, I would recommend this place. Josh, our server, was extremely personable and it was nice having him come to our table. He elevated the experience and provided quality recommendations. We ordered the sour dough as an appetizer (which felt weird to do). The bread is made in house and I would actually do this again. The paprika butter was not my favorite. The steak sliders were probably the highlight of the table. Absolutely delicious with a nice texture balance. The short ribs and cheese grits were also wonderful. Super rich food that filled me up half way through my portion. The pickled red onions were a great touch for some crunch and vinegar to cut the richness. The cilantro was not my favorite and I will ask for it to be held when I order it again... and I like cilantro. It didn't work with the dish in my opinion. All in all, the experience was excellent and I will be returning. I will also confidently recommend them to others. read more

Taste on Main - Short ribs, steak sliders, fries, and sourdough - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

Went for brunch on Sunday. Daughter had shrimp/grits - $18 and she got 3 shrimp. Guess that is "upscale" dining. Not the first time I've been disappointed here. Was really excited about this restaurant given that they are owned by same people as Hays City Story, and that place is great. This is as far away from Hays City quality/value as you can get. read more

Excellent food and service. The inside was a little stuffy for my liking, but the outside more than made up for it. The food and cocktails were absolutely FANTASTIC! I ended up getting the 8 oz filet mignon with potatoes au gratin, while my mom ordered the short rib with green beans. We had sourdough bread with smoked salmon dip and a half dozen oysters as our starter, and we both really enjoyed the Violet Beauregard cocktail. Amazing spot to eat and well worth the price! read more

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Stopped by for lunch and was out of town. It's in a nice area, nice exterior and interior. It was pricey but decent food and service

Nice atmosphere, good patio with misters to keep you cool (though almost blew me out of my chair...but beat sitting in the heat). Stopped in for happy hour which featured $7 margaritas which we enjoyed. Also had braised beef queso on the happy hour menu. The cheese was very pasty, and left us feeling bloated and a little upset in the stomach. Chips were great, but that cheese put a damper on the experience. I'd give it another try and order something different. read more

The weather is one more reason to keep going back here since the weather has cooled off. Sitting on their outdoor patio is so serene and cozy. They also have outdoor fans. And the food is always good. I am a huge fan of their cheese burger and Brussels sprouts. So on this day I got both. Whoever is cooking in their kitchen, they continue to put out flavorful dishes. And the portion sizes lend themselves to leftovers. These leftovers were demolished by the kiddos as they loved the Brussel sprouts! read more

Taste on Main - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

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Fantastic food and fantastic service!!!!! The ambiance is cozy and makes for a great date night inside or out!

Really enjoyed our meal and the service was very friendly and attentive. Could not ask for a better night out.

I came back as the first time here with a friend on the treehouse deck was delightful. Today my hubby and I sat inside which was perfect temperature and came with additional checks by the owners? House managers? The only downside to sitting inside was being seated directly next to a boisterous table with a loud talker whose fav word was *ucking. I had the chicken caprese sandwich subbing brussels for fries. Do get the brussels as they are so tasty. My husband enjoyed the smashburger which was "very good". High praise Our server A was pleasant and checked in on us a just right number of times. Definitely becoming my go to Buda establishment. . read more

Taste on Main - Caprese sando cut in half as it is huge and filled with goodness. - Seafood Near Me - Buda, Texas

We came here for late lunch and it was not busy, snagged a Princess parking spot in front of the restaurant and was seated right away! Jeff was an attentive & friendly server - he anticipated our needs. He was always one step ahead. Since this was late lunch we just had a few small bites - all of them tasty, Brussels sprouts, sourdough bread with butters, tuna tostaditas and pork belly tostadas! Good lunch spot! We will definitely be back to try their HH plus visit all other new places here on Main St, Buda! read more

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