Super fun super dog friendly bar. Came to watch a Texas basketball game during March madness…read more Friendly staff, food truck out side isn't bad at all. I only ordered queso but the other food looked good. Staff is super friendly and energetic

The compound contains CM Smokehouse and a separate indoor/outdoor (huge) bar area with covered…read moreoutdoor seating and... pickleball courts. Great all around setup, and cool to duck in for some beers and brisket, burgers and fries. Food was excellent, they bring it to you at the table, and the bar was tight. Misters i. the outdoors area were the hot ticket. Cool spot off the main drag -- in fact you wouldn't know it was there if you didn't walk behind the building--- very chill and loose.

3.5 stars Classic…read morerowdy, semi-clean, indoor-outdoor Austin bar. Great place to watch a game, though it can get hella crowded. Good luck finding a seat if you come late. I was surprised at the amount of seafood/meat options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). It's actually a seperate business that provides the food so will review that seperately. Staff are super nice and cool.

Solid bar. They seem to always play football so expect noise from that crowd. I wonder if they play…read moreother sports here though... The best part is the food though. I don't know we were going to get this much food on just two orders. Or else we would have just ordered less. This place was crowded on college football Saturday. But we did manage to find a seat.

Really loved this place! Wanted a casual restaurant with good food before heading to the…read moreSpringsteen concert and it was the perfect choice!! Eclectic decor, crowd and menu; it was very Austin! Service was excellent throughout and we enjoyed trying several dishes off their menu! Began with a cocktail called Roselite which was both delicious and beautiful then we tried a variety of their dishes! My absolute favorite was their oysters Rockefeller which were some of the best I have had anywhere! The topic was crispy and delicious and they were perfectly cooked! Also enjoyed the half dozen or their East Coast oysters that were delicious. Enjoyed their delicious yellowfin tuna with lemons, capers, shallots and olive oil. The fries and onion dip were also just excellent ! My only let down - and it was barely that as it was so delicious and fresh - was the smoked trout dip! Part of it was a me problem as I was comparing it to my favorite version made by State Bird - a famous eatery in San Francisco where this is one of their go to dishes - and part of it was that this restaurant has that Feankin BBQ tie so when they said smoked - I was looking forward to that smoke forward taste and their was none - but it was fresh, delicious and well prepared! Had a fantastic time here and will definitely go back! Highly recommend Uptown!

NOLA comes to East Austin. Aaron Franklin has hit another home run with revitalizing this historic…read morebuilding and offering a New Orleans vibe and menu. We only stopped by for a cocktail, but the menu looks fabulous. We did see some of their entrees, and the burgers looked wonderful. The shrimp cocktail had jumbo shrimp. Keeping with the NOLA theme, they serve po-boys, gumbo, raw Gulf and East Coast oysters, and grilled oysters. There is also a very comfortable shaded patio out back. A return visit to explore their menu is on our calendar. If you are an early bird, happy hour is Tues - Fri 2 - 6 PM.

This is a pretty chill sports bar on 6th. We went on a Saturday around 7pm and there was tons of…read morespace. You order at the counter for drinks and food and they bring it out to you. I got the Bangers and Mash and I wouldn't get it again. While the mashed potatoes were nice and creamy, the two sausage was not very tender and a bad texture. I think the food is fine in terms of bar food.

They have a 3.25% credit card surcharge - that immediately takes 2 stars of their rating, in my…read morebook. It's a nice Irish pub vibe and they have lots of TVs for the games. They have a nice selection of Irish beers (Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp, etc.) , I can't comment on the food - I didn't order any because of the 3.25% credit card surcharge. That surcharge is a huge crock of shit,

Picture this: it's 100+ degrees on July 4th at the first-ever concert being held at Q2 stadium, the…read moreiconic annual Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic that runs for 12 blistering hours from 11a to 11p. For reasons that make no sense to any experienced summer festival-goer, the Q2 powers-that-be decided to make this a "no re-entry" event, meaning that attendees are basically locked in the stadium with very few options for relief from the heat. Thank heaven for PointsBet Sports Bar! PointsBet Austin is located inside of Q2 stadium on the north end near the Zebra Gate, up some stairs just to your right as you enter the gate. They have cold air-conditioning, at least one phone recharging station, a few table games, seating for at least 50 people, and standing room for a couple hundred others. Plus, there's a huge horseshoe bar serving plenty of canned and mixed beverages. The whole north wall is floor-to-ceiling windows, providing plenty of natural light. Lastly, there are 18 flatscreens around the walls showing various sporting events and during our concert, a couple were streaming a live view of the concert stage. As expected, prices were "high" (like everything else in Austin these days), but they were in line with pricing available at the other beverage stands outside in the stadium, so we didn't pay any more than we would have out there for the same drink. According to their website, PointsBet opens 3 hours before soccer matches on regular Q2 game days, and it's one of the few air-conditioned places where non-VIP attendees can get a break from the goings-on outside.

Typical event drink prices but nice open layout as an alternative to get away from the rest of the…read morecrowds. I came here before an Austin FC match prior to heading to my seat. It wasn't too busy so it was a great place to pregame inside. That turned out to be a good idea since shortly after getting my Karbach Ranch Water, it started to pour outside. I think it surprised everyone but no complaints as we were in this great space!

Food was great. I had their pork belly tacos. I was expecting mini ones but to my surprise it was…read morethe big ones. Flavorful and the pork belly was tender. Also got the dip trio and was also delicious. Cocktails a plus. Service was great. Our server kept coming back to check on us and recommended food options. Very friendly. Ambiance was a vibe. Music was great. Really enjoyed sitting outdoors. Will definitely be back for more.

I love a place with a good patio. This place was a good way to break up the day for a drink/treat…read more The highlight is the soft serve margaritas. I don't know how they combine alcohol and ice cream but both are present in the drink. Service was a little slow but it was extremely busy when we went so I can understand them being a little behind.

I'm so glad we found this spot because WOW... it was amazing! We were going crazy trying to find a…read moregood brunch spot and oddly enough couldn't find one, but honestly I'm grateful because it led us here! We walked from our hotel and were greeted with so much warmth right away. We were seated instantly and had the sweetest server, Sarah, who was incredibly helpful and attentive the entire time! They started us off with popcorn which was such a fun first lol. We ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer and they were absolutely delicious! My husband got the chicken & waffles with a side of eggs & bacon, and I ordered the chicken fried steak from the lunch menu. Both plates were AMAZING... seriously some of the best food we've had! Then they brought out cornbread and omg... SO good. This place became such a staple of our trip and we already can't wait to come back. There's just something special about finding a cute restaurant with incredible food and even better service. Definitely one of those places that leaves you wanting more!

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

Fabulous! My friend…read moreTiffany told me about Anthem on Rainy Street. Neither of us had been, and also it's been years since we've been on Rainy Street. So we thought we would make a whole night of it. Tiffany did make reservations for us for 7pm and even though this is a bar hopping neighborhood, even at 7pm it was pretty busy. Streets were full of people. Anthem had a vibe. I felt the energy as soon as I waked in. The cozy booths with the U shaped seating with plush green velvet fabric. Wait staff wore Hawaiian shirts. Sitting up behind me on a ledge was the Easter Island statue. Insert (Night At The Museum) here, dumb dumb give me gum gum. Anthem was our first stop tonight. Just drinks and a dinner. I ordered the Peach Fuzzy drink. Not too sweet, refreshing, peachy, and beautiful garnish of a flower. I ordered the Yummy Fries which looked like a salad. Gorgeous presentation. Fries were actually waffle sweet potatoes. Pickled ginger, sesame seeds, furikake, aïoli and a few other wonderful ingredients. Could not get over how beautiful everything looked. Presentation outstanding. Service delightful. Had a wonderful time at Anthem. We both did use the ladies rooms before leaving. Inside the bathroom there is a sign about safety and if you need assistants. I did take a picture of it. On our way out, Brian the manager, said good night to us and waved. We later saw Brian at another place. And I'll write about that in my review for that place as well. Brian, you're Doll, thank you for your hospitality.

Came here for happy hour! The restaurant was clean and spacious, with plenty of seating. They also…read morehave a large outdoor patio. The service was great, and the staff checked on us frequently. We ordered the Hawaiian shrimp ceviche, salmon poke, and brisket rangoons. Everything was super tasty, but the brisket rangoons were the star of the show. It's been several days, and I'm still thinking about them!

Food is incredible. I don't usually eat burger and fries, but I live nearby and was just too tired…read moreto deal with dinner. I got their Smashburger special on Monday and I will say that the chef, and I call him a chef, not a cook...because he was obviously extremely skilled and trained, was incredible. And he came out himself to ask me about something about my order. I highly recommend the food and service.

Hate to share this, but it is a fantastic place to watch a game. TVs everywhere. It is always…read morecrowded with fans, so the vibe is there. Wait staff = bar staff and they share all the tables. I love this! Great, inclusive food menu that also includes game staples like wings and burgers. But vegan and veg friendly, too. (Love that hummus!) The worst part, this time, the crispy green beans were off the menu! But there was frozen Lemoncello. So I'll call that a wash. ;)

I met some friends here after work and we were pleasantly surprised to find that during happy hour,…read moreappetizers are half off. I can't quite remember the drink specials--maybe $2 off? We ordered the spinach artichoke dip. It looked great and tasted great, but there just wasn't much of it. We each took a small scoop and it was basically gone. I had about 3-4 chips with dip, and then we were left with a plate full of chips and no dip. Usually it's the opposite, or you need to order extra chips. I'm not sure if the portion is smaller during half-price apps or if that's just how it's served. The table next to us ordered the taco appetizer and those looked really good. I ordered the fish and chips--my first time having them here--and they came out pretty dark, which made me wonder if the oil might have been old. We were caught up in conversation and I forgot to take photos of our meals. It was my friend's first time visiting, and they brought her out a complimentary dessert, which was a really nice touch. We sat on the patio and it was a beautiful night--lots to look at and enjoy. I'd definitely go back, and next time I might make a full meal out of the half-price appetizers.

Brunch with Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary. The Eggs Benedict are a wonderfully prepared excellent…read moretasting dish.