It's been weeks since my first, (and so far, only) visit to The Little Darlin' and I'm still dreaming of that hamburger I had. Seriously the BEST HAMBURGER I've ever had. Like, I'm probably never going back because I'm not sure that is repeatable . I like my hamburger well-done which usually means a fairly dried out burger, which I'm always fine with. NOT SO at this establishment! It was PERFECTION! Actually juicy, full of grilled flavor and expertly paired with toppings of their choice. I changed nothing and now I think I'm ruined because nobody will ever serve me a better burger! I also had the elote dip and it was also STELLAR! Bravo y'all! read more

[Really 3.5] Super cute venue and is a great place to relax and catch up or listen to some live music! Was nice out and decided to eat outside, but there is inside seating along with pool tables. Inside had more of an old school dive bar vibe. Parking lot is pretty big and didn't have any troubles! Service was a tad slow. Ordered the veggie burger and it was fine, thought it was slightly overpriced at $16. If I come back would be for drinks and probably not food, but overall a fun space! read more

The Little Darlin' - Veggie Burger with side salad - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was in the mood for a burger, a good one that wasn't so far from the house. First choice said was "open" but got there and was closed. And sign on door said "open" as well. But that's ok because this is a tucked away complete gem of a place. Dog friendly, as long as on a leash. A very small, limited menu but that just means every item they make is hand made and cooked to order. You come inside and order at the bar and get a number. The outdoors seating is huge! Really big! Lots of older trees for shade. There was not a band this time but they do have a nice outdoor stage area for that purpose. I had the single burger and fries and guest had the double. They do not skimp on portions! It is honestly one of the best burgers I have had in Austin. Burgers were hot and juicy not dried out at all. The sauce, not sure what it is but yummm! The staff is super friendly as well. It's a great place to just hang and have a good time. You can also find a pool table and dart boards too. It would be nice to have outdoor TVs but it's also good to hold conversations with friends. Will be back for sure. Oh one last thing - there are vegan options as well! read more

The Little Darlin' - Single burger and fries - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Only been once, but this tiny hole in the wall is a great spot to relax, have some drinks, maybe a few bites to eat and just disconnect. I'm Austin born and raised and this place really exudes the old vibes Austin used to have, just eccentric and homey feeling. read more

This was a pretty cool place to experience. Nice hangout bar. Bartenders were very attentive and nice. Got our drinks fairly quickly even though they were busy. It's a nice vibe and a great place to be. Must visit when in Austin, I love it. Outside bar, band, and lots to do! read more

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The food was unexpectedly delicious! I wasn't so excited to go to a bar for dinner, but this place was truly worth it. All of this was about $80 without tips, which I think was very reasonable. We truly had a great experience! read more

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I can't believe Ive never written a review foe this place as many times as I've been. I consider this place somewhat of a Texas staple as its been here for many years and no matter how you feel about your experience here, you'll most likely come back because...well, its a vibe! The last time I came here, I came for a kiki with a few friends. We ordered standard mixed drinks (non top shelf liquor). The drinks here are generally not watered down nor are they the 'fancy' type of drinks that you'd get an upscale bar but they will do the trick. Service here is generally efficient when when the place is extremely busy (which is most nights). Parking for the location like most establishments in the area is extremely limited. Therefore, if you find yourself ready to come out and celebrate at the location, car pooling is the best option. The only aspect of this place that is a disappointment to me is that Ive seen many patrons who come here being oversized which is not only irresponsible but dangerous. Yelp fam, if in the area and looking for a divey bar, look no further! #supportlocal read more

Their steak salad is delicious ! This place is awesome !kitchen on very late! Huge patio ! The ambiance is great! read more

The Little Darlin' - Steak salad - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is an interesting combination of dive bar, and outdoor eatery. When you go inside, you're in a dark dive bar but they have an amazing food menu. It is NOT all bar food either. Then when you step outside, there's a large outdoor seating area with many picnic tables. I had a stir fry broccoli and tofu dish on white rice. The food was delicious and brought out fairly quickly from the kitchen. I was impressed. I was very impressed read more

The Little Darlin' - Stir fry tofu and broccoli - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is good, drinks are normal. But I never know who the intended audience is. I get thrown off by the choice of artist at times but that's just me. Over all nice to go get a drink read more

Electric Jellyfish and country fried steak with potatoes and mushrooms. Service is always good and the outside environment is great. read more

The Little Darlin' - Electric Jellyfish. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Awesome local dive bar with massive outdoor area in South Austin. One of the few dives in Austin that doesn't feel like it revolves around sports, in fact I don't think they have any TVs inside. The brunch is awesome, I had lunch there for the first time to try it out and was underwhelmed. Minimum price for a lunch item was $17 which seemed high, then I ordered the chicken bacon ranch and it wasn't great, fell apart while picking it up, and was just ok in taste. Expected more at that price point. Great bar regardless but will stick to brunch from now on read more

We visited The Little Darlin last night for drinks and dinner. The bartender inside made me a delicious dirty martini. We ordered the steak salad and the cold udon noodle salad. We didn't really like the food that much. The steak on the salad was good, but they didn't give us dressing and even when I waited in a really long line to re-order dressing it never came. My udon salad was very salty and missing something. I put it in to go box but ended up tossing it because it just really wasn't that good. I love this giant backyard feel and the bar is great. I just don't recommend the food so much. read more

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Little Darlin has become an institution that has the best party's and free shows in town! Also the food slams! Long live The Little Darlin! read more

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The bouncer tom Thornton did not follow Ada regulations and denied entry due to my husbands service animal. He did allow my husband entry WITHOUT HIS SERVICE ANIMAL to take a photo of their licenses Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities are allowed to be accompanied by their service dogs in all public areas. According to the ADA, "service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, UNLESS THESE DEVICES INTERFERE WITH THE SERVICE ANIMAL'S WORK OR THE INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY PREVENTS USING THESE DEVICES. In such cases, the handler must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective means" (ADA Title III, Section 36.302(c)(4)). read more

The Little Darlin' - Licenses that they apparently know - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic food for a GREAT price. Love the patio and the little market going on on Sunday afternoons. read more

The Little Darlin' - Chorizo Hash - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Every neighborhood needs a Little Darlin'! Great experience, friendly staff, great food, super comfortable vibe, and open late.

Austin's best dive bar with amazing gourmet food. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Full bar and a huge patio. Highly recommend the fish special and the cheesecake of the day. This chef could easily run the Food Network. Love everything they do here. popped in last night with a friend and had rainbow trout with roasted brussels sprouts and squash, and a blueberry compote. Divine. read more

The Little Darlin' - Fish of the day (drum) - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is such a fantastic spot for brunch (or lunch or dinner)! I love the kitschy bar decor and the rustic and spacious patio, outdoor seating, and stage. Fabulous drinks and really good food. Even when it's super busy, customers are cared for promptly and efficiently. read more

The Little Darlin' - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Little Darlin' is such a gem in Austin. Great atmosphere, delicious food, solid drinks, and that perfect laid back dive vibe. It's one of those easygoing spots where you can hang for hours and always have a good time. Love this place! read more

I've been to a lot of places in Austin this year and The Little Darlin' is near the top of the list of my favorites. I've been twice and the food was excellent both times. The vibe is pretty punk rock with great music playing on the speakers inside. All orders are placed at the bar. There's a pool table inside. There is plenty of seating inside, but they have a large outdoor seating area. They rotate a lot of the menu and always have a seafood special (sorry for the blurry picture of the salmon with squid ink pasta). The fried chicken sandwich is delicious. I've added steak to a dish on my first visit and was cooked perfectly medium-rare. Don't let this place fool you. They have a cool dive bar feel, but they know how to cook really good food. I see myself coming here often with friends. read more

The Little Darlin' - Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Not a kid friendly place, back yard area reeks of marijuana. Bringing your kiddo here during the day to enjoy a meal and beverage? Not the place to do so, we got confronted several times and eventually kicked out because they didn't want our kids there. Kids weren't bothering a single soul there and minding their business. read more

Fun menu options, good drinks and a huge dog friendly patio! We've come before for a show one weekend and got some Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and a burger and both great. This time we came for brunch and got the honey chicken biscuit and the French bread pudding. The honey chicken biscuit was delicious - well fried and sweet rosemary butter. The French pudding was plated beautifully and the cream and berries were so good with the bread pudding! Only con is the bread pudding could be a little softer but still a good dish. Service was quick considering there were so many parties around us including ours. I got the strawberry chili mango mule and also the pineapple jalapeño margarita, both delicious but my preference is the pineapple jalapeño margarita - truly worth it. read more

The Little Darlin' - French bread pudding - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great atmosphere! Music out back and no pretentiousness. It reminds me of old Austin read more

The Little Darlin' - Great happy hour and better atmosphere. It feels like old Austin- smoking cigarettes out back and no pretentiousness. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food here is AMAZING. I don't know who they have cooking in that kitchen, but they're doing an incredible job. I came here to check things out after I happened to walk by a few months ago, and just popped in for a drink and snack, but now I'm becoming a regular. I recommend the Elote dip & Mapo Tofu, with the Frozen Agua Fresca on the side. The ambiance is great, with tons of outdoor seating (and games), a covered deck, and indoor seating with pool tables. read more

Love this place. Dive bar vibes with white table cloth quality. The food excellent. Bartenders are pros. Great cocktails and a good beer selection. The outside is awesome. Dog friendly. Seen a couple good shows here too. One of the best spots in Deep South Austin. read more

Rating: 10/10 This is my second time at Little Darlins, exactly one year after my first visit, and hands down, one of the best burgers I've ever eaten in my life! This bar was really cool. It's my second time in Austin, and a buddy of mine brought me here, and they didn't let us down. Little Darlins has a huge stage set up outside and plays pretty good music. They also have a pool table, adding to the overall chill vibe. The highlight, without a doubt, is the burger. It's seasoned to perfection and leaves you wanting more. The fries are crispy and go perfectly with the burger. If you're in Austin, make sure to check out Little Darlins for an unforgettable burger experience and a great time. read more

The Little Darlin' - Bacon cheese burger - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Seems like a good place to hang out and for drinks. We wanted dinner and it wasn't the vibe. Tried to sit outside but it was too hot. Came inside, and it was hotter. While eating my husband said he shouldn't be sweating in certain places. Paid $40 for 2 burgers. Burgers were thick and fries were cooked perfect. Wouldn't come back for dinner only but would come back to hang out with friends. read more

The Little Darlin' - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Funky little place in South Austin. You order inside at the bar, it's very dim and moody inside. You get a table number and find your preferred seating. I sat outside - there are plenty of covered and uncovered seating mostly comprised of picnic benches. I stRted with the philly cheesesteak eggrolls and they were unique. Didn't love them, but didn't hate them - I think the parmesan cheese on the outside was overkill, it gave the eggrolls a weird mouthfeel. The chicken sandwich was good, very solid and filling meal. A lot of beverage items both alcoholic and NA. Very neat vibe, would visit again! read more

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Laid back outdoor picnic area. Friendly staff. Small menu but done well. Great place to meet up with a group as long as weather is fair. read more

Serious upgrade to the menu since my last visit. They now have Guinness zero, the best na beer I've ever had. Meatless Monday, Jalapeno cornbread in a cast iron skillet, bomb salads. Velvety cheesecake that pairs beautifully with my beer. I was with friends, so only snapped my beer and the cheesecake. The food now matches the awesome space. Cheers! read more

The Little Darlin' - Cheesecake - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My favorite spot in Austin. Love listening to music under the stars here. Great drinks and a killer fish option. Been going here for years and never disappointed. read more

We love a dive bar. So much. And it's dive-y. The atmosphere is for sure a dive bar vibe. But the vibe is not vibe-y. The staff is not overly kind. Actually didn't acknowledge us much at all, we sat down and felt unwelcome but y'all... I'm not a Karen. I love a dive bar with regulars whi the bartends oay attn to. I appreciate that service in a big way!!! It wasn't like that. Clients felt like an inconvenience. But a three because the dranks were solid and food was yummmmmm!! read more

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My buddy and I had lunch here yesterday after throwing the football around, and very much enjoyed it. Their cheeseburger with fries was money!! The shaved Brussels ended up being served like a salad, so just be aware of that. Their honey butter chicken biscuit sandwich was also on point. And the overall energy of the spot is very good. We would come back here again! read more

The Little Darlin' - Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Why is this place so popular? I'm baffled. Looooong line to order. (Pro tip, order two drinks at one time so you don't have to go back through the line again.) The drinks taste good but are weak. The food took at least 45 minutes to arrive -- after I finished my first two drinks, stood on line again, and got another two drinks. I got the beef stew, which wasn't stew at all, but more like a thin beef and carrot soup. It was the best part of the meal, but still not really good. I also got the cheese plate. It was kinda schizophrenic -- some accompaniments were sweet, like grapes and strawberries, and some were sour, like pickled vegetables. Actually, the accompaniments weren't the worst. The cheese was lame. There were three cheeses, and one was a spicy peppered cheese so strong you couldn't taste the cheese. I used the spicy pickled vegetables to drown out the spice. And at the end, I had to bus my own table?!? Please. read more

not the best sour mix and whiskey for mid range priced whiskey sours but nice and spacious patio and solid food. the service is okay.

Food: 5/5 Little Darlin' brings a FANTASTIC innovation to the crispy chicken sandwich, and they do it well. Pickled veggies are the way to go and the mountain of fries you get with your order makes it well worth the $16 price tag! You'll leave full and feel like you spent your money well. Service: 5/5 While I'm not the biggest fan of counter service, this place is a bar first and foremost. The staff is incredibly friendly and the food comes out quickly right to your table. Environment: 5/5 Peak patio vibes with plenty of indoor seating as well. The parking can get a little tricky but we didn't have a problem finding a spot! read more

The Little Darlin' - Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Flies! Flies everywhere! Other than that, good bar tenders and pretty good food. I'm not sure it was worth the money. But the biggest issue was the flies. I wouldn't return just because I never want to deal with that many flies ever again. There also just wasn't any effort to mitigate the flies. No bug zappers. No fly traps. Nothing. So, the flies just swarmed on our food as soon as it arrived. read more

NO LONGER KID FRIENDLY You basically HAVE TO DRINK. Not a friendly place for a good lunch anymore. NO FAMILIES A man with grey crimped hair informed me day or night that NO ONE, EVEN KIDS ARE NOT ALLOWED. This is a "BAR NOT RESTURANT" He said a person over 21 may order to go. But no one under 21 allowed. Period. I'm pregnant, I wanted pork sliders read more

I've been to The Little Darlin' before, for drinks and/or crawfish days, but never tried their normal menu items. For a bar spot, I'd say don't sleep on their food. Way above average food for a spot like this. I enjoyed the salmon dish, it was pretty close to restaurant quality. I like that they kept the skin on the salmon, although it wasn't as crispy as I like since it was placed on top of the couscous. The squash was well-cooked as well as the couscous. Just overall a great dish. We also shared the poutine, which came in a huge portion that 3 of us could barely finish. Just overall a great chill spot for a drink and a meal. It's NOT just bar food, it's quality meals that happened to be served at a bar. read more

The Little Darlin' - Salmon special - American Near Me - Austin, Texas