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    Victory East

    3.2 (60 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Front bar
    Anh N.

    Cozy bar up front with a few tables. Weekday evenings are pretty quiet and laid back. Good hip hop/r&b vibes. Cocktails were on point. Truffle fries were not trufflely. Hopefully the weekend crowd is more lively. Street parking.

    Lilly A.

    Popped in to experience Karaoke at speakeasy they have here. Absolutely amazing host at the event. The history behind this restaurant/bar is amazing and from what I was told from the group we were with is that the wings are pretty awesome.

    Angela B.

    So maybe it was just the day that I went because I've heard rave reviews about this place. I was excited to finally get to try it. Upon arriving, I was sat near the door, which was totally fine. Had a reservation on a Thursday but really no need as it was only two or three other tables in the restaurant the layout from what I could see was pretty simple tables and a bar. The main entrance has you walking directly into the seating area there's no separation of entryway, so an awkward welcome experience. The lady who assisted me was very nice. I did find out that she normally does not work for front of the house so the service probably was a little bit different than what you normally see. I ordered the deviled eggs and then the snapper fish. The deviled eggs came out not so great to me. They tasted very stale almost like if they had sat in the fridge overnight, where the yolks had kind of absorbed some of the flavor, the egg was overcooked so I tried one and then I did not eat the remaining two and thankfully the restaurant was kind enough to take that off of my total bill. The snapper was very flavorful and had a great crust on the outside unfortunately was also overdone with the middle of the fish, kind of being rubbery to eat a little and a bit more firm than I would like, so maybe it could've been the type of fish. However, the outside had a wonderful flavor and a great crust to it. Not sure I'd go back or recommend. Unless it's for drinks. The drink was amazing. Maybe the best part of the meal.

    Rozele L.

    Reservations are required this is a nice establishment located in downtown Austin. The staff were friendly, Courtney was our waitress. She was very patient (my daughter couldn't decide what she wanted to order) I had the fish & grits she ordered French Toast, eggs and beef bacon, can't forget the Mimosas (peach & strawberry) yep they were both mine, to wash it down. If you haven't been here you should definitely give them a try.

    Lamb Chops, Mac & Cheese, Mash Pot
    Nancy G.

    We got so lucky we were able to reserve a table 15 minutes before a time slot, which was very nice. Staff was very nice and quick to get and bring out our order. The place is nicely decorated and dim, very intimate, unless you're sitting right next to people which is fine but maybe not for a date. Everything was going so well. Had the wings and fries, really like their wings, nice crispy texture and good sauce. The lamb chops were good and paired well with the sides. The mash potatoes did taste like they had maybe a bit too much garlic? The thing that brought this visit down was the peach cobbler that we ordered, it came out and it was raw. I mean we put our spoons in and the dough was stretchy, like you could tell right away, wasn't even hot.

    All flavors of the mimosa. Fav was watermelon and strawberry.
    AJienne J.

    Service was a little slow, the fried fish and wings were great and the ambiance was okay. 2 mimosas for $10 was a great deal.

    Wings
    Kayla W.

    I visited Victory East in downtown Austin back in October to celebrate my birthday. Overall, the experience was solid, with some standout dishes and a few misses that brought the rating to three stars. The food was mostly good, with a couple of highlights. The oxtail mac & cheese was excellent -- rich, flavorful, and absolutely the star of the table. We also tried the wings, which were enjoyable, and a deviled egg topped with shrimp that was perfectly seasoned -- honestly, I could eat that shrimp all day. My friend ordered a few different items as well and enjoyed what he tried. There were a few things that fell short. I ordered a blackberry cocktail (can't recall the exact name), and the smoky note from the alcohol used threw off the balance for me. I also ordered a side of brussels sprouts, which was disappointingly small and much harder than expected -- I couldn't even tell if they'd been properly pan-seared. Service was friendly throughout, though we did experience a longer-than-anticipated wait toward the end of the meal, which slightly impacted the overall flow of the night. All in all, Victory East has some really strong dishes and potential, but a few inconsistencies kept it from being a higher rating. I'd still consider returning, especially for the oxtail mac & cheese and shrimp dish.

    Delores L.

    Sometimes you can go to a place several times and then you rethink your vision of the place. This happened on Friday night. My leadership cohort was meeting at Victory East (formerly Victory Grill) for happy hour. Within the same location is a Speak Easy (Busy Signal) at the back of the building. As I was taking pictures of the mural inside, the hostess told me that everyone in that mural had played or sang at Victory East. These artists where a part of the Chitlin' Circuit, such as legendary artists like Billie Holiday, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, B.B. King, and Etta James. Wow! I knew Victory East had historical significance; however, I did not know the ties ran so deep and wide. According to the hostess Victory East was originally created as a safe space for African American soldiers returning from World War II where they could freely drink, dance and eat in then segregated South. After my talk with the hostess, I had a new appreciation for Victory East. Our cohort had drinks (lemon drop, margaritas, mojitos) and food (fried chicken wings, fried catfish, mac n cheese, salad and jerk chicken sliders). One the highlights of visiting Victory East is its beverages. For cocktails, their mixologists combine the perfect amount of alcohol and other ingredients. The Lemon Drop martini was superbly made. The food was all 5+/5...perfectly seasoned and cooked flawlessly. Service was at the next level. We had two servers frequently asking if we needed anything and removing dishes from our table. They both were very attentive. Victory East is a vibe. You are instantly transported to a different place and time. The restaurant / bar is dimly lit with dark walls giving a romantic ambiance. There was a DJ spinning mellow, sultry tunes...such a warm and inviting environment. Victory East would be great for group gathers, date night or friends catching up.

    Deviled eggs
    Vanessa R.

    Tried this spot on a whim, and it did not disappoint, tried the deviled eggs for starters, didn't try a drink at this location , service was fast and our waiter was very helpful, for my meal I tried the lamb chops, Mac n cheese and collard greens, everything was flavorful and good, the sauce was amazing, overall everything was good but just a tad overpriced, but I would most definitely return to try something else. The ambience was amazing as well, cute spot for a day night or girls night out, the night I went there was a live saxophone player

    Pasta
    Chelsa D.

    Pasta was wrong, however the manager did take care of it without us even asking. Sat at the bar and the bartender was new but she still was great! Redfish was great! The music is always a great vibe and the aesthetics is always nice. Although it took a while to get our food, the staff (bartender especially) made it unnoticeable but interaction and conversations. Will return as always.

    Natasha P.

    Okay, I feel very conflicted giving this review because I really want to love this place. So I'm going to be very thorough because there are aspects that I like about this place but then things that I don't like. Firstly, I'll talk about the vibe. Cute spacious area with a restaurant that leads to a lounge and outdoor space. So many events are kept here and there's always something going on. The thing that stands out for me is the quality of the food and drinks versus the price. The food and drinks are pretty mediocre and overly priced. If you are going to NY prices in Austin, you have to have well crafted drinks and amazing food. I will say the one drink that I liked was the peach pecan old fashion. I would come back again just for the vibes.

    Lamb chops
    Lia K.

    Great food, drinks, and service. We shared the lamb chops with Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts. The lamb had great flavor, but just a tad overcooked. I wish it was taken off the grill 2 minutes before. But it was still great. The Mac and cheese was fine, it was just regular Mac. And the Brussel sprouts were amazing. They have a little sweetness and saltiness from the bacon. My husband said the first time he went his experience was better, but I thought this was great, and I would love to come back. The drinks we got were the peach pecan old fashioned and the rum punch. They were both amazing. Great mix and high quality. Our food came out before the drinks which was weird, but everything was great and we would be back. After we finished eating we went into the back to the lounge and we really enjoyed our night there too. I'm surprised there wasn't more people.

    Valentine's Day selected menu

    Despite today being Valentine's Day, Victory East was very accommodating and the service was great! Our server, Mo was very attentive to all of our needs and maintained a positive disposition throughout our dinner service! The food was delicious & the ambiance was superb! All the love was felt in the air

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    Service was slow slow but food was good as can be. Love the devote and vibe. They also have a cool speak easy in the back

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    4.4(234 reviews)
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    I realize I haven't updated this review since relocating to Austin two years ago. As you may have…read morenoted from my previous review, I'd come here twice a year when visiting from the east coast. One of my stipulations for relocation was to be within walking distance of my beloved Nickel City. Guess what? I am! Less than a five-minute walk. I love this place so much. It's not always about drinking. In fact, quite often I'll do mocktails, water, or soda. It's about community and friendship. The vibe at NC can't fully be expressed in words. It has to be experienced. The staff treat locals and tourists like friends. And, if you're lucky enough, you actually become friends. They're like a family. Same can be said about patrons, whether regulars, sometimers, or tourists, everyone feels the love. Everyone just gets it! They have some of the best cocktails around. The frozen Irish coffee is incredible. Espresso martinis on tap? Yes, please! And if you want the best bar/comfort food ever then order from their food truck, Delray Cafe. Crinkle cut fries A+ Smashburgers A+ Hot Dogs A+ Grilled Cheese A+ Pizza Logs A+ Tater Tots A+ Everything on the menu A+ Be sure to give the gang in the kitchen (food truck) some love! They're putting out the real deal. Oh and let's not forget Steak Night! Much love to my fave neighbor, Nickel City!

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    Met a few friends here a week or so ago to listen to a jazz band called Ananto. We enjoyed the…read moremusic, the drinks, and the fries! The basket of fries was huge! I arrived a bit earlier and it was confusing how to get into the building. I first went to the door closest to the Busy Signal sign and it was locked. I walked into the bar next to it, Victory East, and told the bartender I was waiting for Busy Signal to open, but he didn't tell me that the entrance was through their bar so my friends and I sat there for a while before realizing we could walk in and grab a seat inside the music location. Other than the confusion at first, we found the venue to be cute and nicely decorated. The bartender came up to our table to take our order. We had a nice view of the band (except for one pole in the view path) and chatted with the musicians during their break. One of my friends had met one of the guitar players before which is why we had even heard of this venue! A big plus was there was relatively easy and free nearby street parking!

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