The building has housed many restaurants, but the space has never looked more attractive. It's bright and airy, lots of windows with views of the lovely patio and historic old oak that anchors and shades the outdoor space. Very nice. The menu has many interesting salads that cover all taste palates: savory, sweet, meatless, and many with meat or options to add meats, chicken or fish. it was difficult to decide on one. If you're not in the mood for salad, there are also several choices of hot sandwiches and soups. My Asian Chopped Salad was a bowl full of goodness. I added grilled tofu, and it was quite filling. Vinagrette is a great choice for a meal or a drink in the full bar. read more

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Good: Great salads here. My favorite is the Cherry Tart and Asian. Bread was great. Lime cheesecake was fabulous. Waiter brought it out with a candle, so nice. The service was superb, and there wasn't a huge crowd. Nice place to talk and visit. No rush for us to finish and leave. Bad: But the Rueben disappointed me today. Oh well, I'll just not order it again. Not a true Reuben and has a lot of drippy sauce. The music track was a bit irritating as well. You couldn't hear the music except for the constant boom boom of the drums. Must be the acoustics. The track changed and it was better. read more

Very very rude employee (or could be owner, not sure). Just drove into parking lot and she scolded us and when asked for help was very unhelpful. Huge caution if you are considering this place as you might encounter this very rude person. Maybe she was just having a bad morning. read more

Vinaigrette - Restaurant - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sat outside on a mild February night and it was a very pleasant experience. We had a fantastic server who was fun, engaging and knowledgeable about the menu. The table tried 3 different salads and the wings. Everyone was pleased with their choices and hubby's decision to try the wings was a solid choice! The sandwiches that we saw being delivered to other tables looked good, so if you have someone in your group hesitant to go to a restaurant known for salads, please convince them to give this place a try. I doubt anyone in your group will be disappointed. We also tried several cocktails plus the carrot cake and cheesecake for dessert. The desserts were very good! It was a unanimous decision that this is a place worth returning to. read more

The salads are incredible! The service is great. The ambiance is just right. Menus is deep. The prices are right. I can't wait to go back. I think about often! read more

So good!! Kind of pricey but the ingredients are good for you. The salads are great and I like how they organized the menu. I've never been inside, I've only taken it to go maybe five or six times but I enjoy it to go too! I like the nutty pear-fessor and the la pepita read more

Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of the busy strip we know and love as South Congress, Vinaigrette has convenient parking lot and adjacent street parking. The restaurant boasts both a large indoor space with beautiful green tiling on the walls and a clean, modern interior, as well as a South Austin kinda vibe outdoor space with plenty of seating surrounding a magnificent, giant oak tree. The service was friendly and attentive, and the vibes were positive throughout evening! For drinks, I tried the Pimm's Cup, a gin and ginger beer based cocktail with orange and mint. The flavor was great, but the alcohol seemed to be missing...Perhaps they're very stingy with their pours? As a result, I didn't order additional cocktails since it was essentially overpriced soda water. For dinner, I ordered the Cobb Salad. I was honestly expecting Flower Child sized portions (IYKYK), but they actually provided a very healthy helping of salad with a great balance of leafy greens with meaty protein. Presentation wise, I do wish they didn't mix the salads for you. I like to see everything nicely plated before being mixed, and to have the option of portioning my own dressing. Maybe something to be requested in the future. There were some ingredients that were a little "warmer" than I would have liked for a cobb, but all in all, not bad! I truly enjoyed the atmosphere, the plants, and the friendly service. Definitely recommend for a casual night out! read more

Remember when Treehouse Grill was here? Cozy little Italian joint with cheap wine deals and the absolute best cannelloni? Those were the days! But I digress. I'm not here to give 5 stars to the now defunct Treehouse Grill... I like salad. I eat it all the time. Grilled Caesar was a hit with child #2. I thought the Pepita was bland. Just bland. Hubby thought the Cobb was okay but also a bit bland. He regretted not getting a sandwich. Portions are large. So are the prices. $15-25 depending on your choice of protein. That's a lot for a salad. Apps and cocktails are also memorable only for their prices. read more

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Got here at aroung 1:50pm ish on a Saturday, and got seated right away. Ambiance - the space felt kinda open, good spacing between tables. Good for small groups gathering and conversations. Service was average, not a whole lot of interactions or conversations and employees there don't seem to be super friendly. Food - I got to try the All Kale Caesar salad with Tuna steak, and a side of the biscuit bites. 1. All Kale Caesar with Tuna steak - This is the first time I had a salad with a very generous amount of anchovies (not blended within the dressing). I would say this Salad is definitely savory, a tiny tiny bit too salty for me but overall good flavor but it does have a decent fishy taste. Tuna steak was a little more cooked than a traditional seared but well seasoned. 2. Biscuit bites - came with 5 pieces of buttery and warm bite-sized biscuits, along with butter, apricot jam, and a berry jam (I think), they were perfect combo. read more

What a wonderful place for dinner did you close early but one of my favorite things is there chimichurri on steak. If you're looking for the best cocktails, that's fresh. I recommend a cucumber, Peppino and grapefruit juice here make it interesting because the cocktails have seltzer and even apple cider vinegar. The salads here are delicious and particular the Caesar salad they grilled the Romain hearts and make homemade dressing, very very happy with this place! read more

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I've had Vinaigrette many times to go but have eaten in their outdoor area a couple of times which is like a cute little mini park. Service is always good but hate the parking. The salads are delicious but holy cow are they expensive! I almost always get The Beet Goes On with Chicken. It's the perfect blend of savory and tangy with a hint of sweet. I'm not usually a fan of beets and this is probably the only thing I will order that has them. Another thing I'm usually not a fan of is kale, but their kale fritters with sriracha aioli is definitely worth trying. For cocktails, the Vinny Margarita is tasty and refreshing. read more

Vinaigrette - Vinny Margarita - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Dined at Vinaigrette recently. The staff was so nice and sweet, the interior is beautiful, and the exterior had a massive heritage tree. I had the Cobb Salad and Erin's Mac & Cheese. I love mac & cheese, so I was disappointed with the flavor. I wish the food was more flavorful, but it was still a good meal. I will be back to try other items on the menu. The service at Vinaigrette was excellent. Our waiter was attentive, and he made sure we had everything we needed. Inside is beautiful and clean. Outside they have a massive heritage tree that provides great shade in this Austin heat. Overall, the food was ok (3 stars), and the service was excellent (5 stars). I will be back read more

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Been coming here for a couple years. The food has always been really good - consistently so. That's the good news. However... I came for a to go order tonight. Apparently they have added an automatic gratuity of 15% to any order over $100. Not crazy about that (note that whenever I eat in, I always tip at least 20%), but hey - I guess that's their new policy. My order came to $98 and some change. With their automatic kitchen surcharge of about $2, that brought my total to $100 and some change, which brought my total to $115 and some change. What??? How is an added charge (which I have no issue with, btw) factored in a to go order to bring a total to the point that an automatic gratuity is incurred?? Again, if I was eating in the restaurant, where I was being served, I have no issue at all. But a to-go order? I was told that "it's their policy". Well, my policy is that I don't patronize places that I believe are attempting to nickel and dime me. This experience tonight genuinely makes me never want to come here ever again. It's a shame, because I really liked this place. read more

At Vinaigrette, you're paying for what you're getting-- ambience, fresh, quality ingredients, and just a positive, happy vibe that makes my soul happy. I had full intentions of trying their raving salads, but as soon as I saw the sandwiches, I easily diverted. I ordered the Tuna Melt ($16.50), which comes with either a Caesar or Garden side salad. The Tuna Melt, as its name states, melts in your mouth. Pretty sure no chewing is needed, but please don't try this. Tuna tucked in between swiss cheese and sourdough bread, this dish was entirely refreshing and comforting. Please, please enjoy the beautiful outdoors underneath the largest oak tree I've seen in Austin. Note: this is more like a light lunch, expect to eat snacks after. read more

Vinaigrette - Sandwiches on the patio - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a great time eating brunch at Vinaigrette. My friend and I love the variety of salads this restaurant offers but the Brunch menu took it up a notch. We started with the hash. We ordered it with cheese, bacon, onions and mushrooms and the flavor was out of this world. My only complaint, and it's a tiny one, is that there was a bit too much oil on the potatoes so if you're sensitive to that sort of thing, ask them to lighten their hand. Speaking of requests, my friend has the mushroom omelette and asked for a smaller portion of cheese and they were very accommodating. She loved her food. I got the bacon and spinach salad, which was chock full of bacon, eggs and onions. It was so nice to eat a salad that gave me a balanced bite every time. The dining room was bright and airy and even at 1pm on a SXSW Saturday, didn't feel crowded or rushed. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Will definitely be back because everything in their lineup looked delicious. read more

Overall one of my partners favorite places to get a salad. She usually gets the beets salad and I have to admit even though I hate beets I enjoy it as well. The last time I was there I had the chopped salad which really did not hit the spot for me. The celery overpowered everything else in the dish. The drinks are fine but I wouldn't order again. Overall they have a big selection so I would give it another try - or I'll just stick to beet salad. read more

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Love the healthy food, the variety of options salads sandwiches and the big magnificent oak tree in the outdoor patio. Great for casual luncheons or birthday lunches. read more

I love vinaigrette! I have visited the Santa Fe location, and also the Austin vinaigrette! Always a pleasure, the service is incredible, the cocktails are beautifully dressed, and super tasty and the salads are always delicious! read more

Great lunch spot! It's spacious and lots of seating available indoors and outdoors. Love all the salad options - makes me feel healthy!

This place is very cute and the food was great! This place is great for groups, great for healthy delicious eating, and no stress on the parking! They also practice tipless here! I like how they have a wide variety of interesting drinks on the menu. They have great ones that were not alcoholic as well. If you want to feel good and eat good, this is definitely the spot. The variety of salads here are great, it's separated by different flavor profile and I thought that was genius. I got the mac and cheese pair with a ginger turmeric tonic. The mac and cheese portion was great and honestly super tasty!! Ginger turmeric was not super overpowering and it was a sparkling drink. I came here with a group and they had this round booth that was great for us. There were some flies that wanted to be part of our group and we all had to shoot them away mid conversation. The staff was really nice when I asked about the parking situation. I had parked behind the restaurant where there were covers and I wasn't sure if it was part of the restaurant. I was told that all of the parking around the restaurant is free! It's wonderful to see that a restaurant in a location like this has parking. Big perks!! I also like that the restaurant practiced tipsless but we all ended up tipping because we felt guilty when the check came around, it had an "optional tip" field for us. I think it would've been fine if we didn't tip since on the menu, it said tipless. Another note, they don't take reservations here but we came here as a group around 7:30 on a Saturday and there were plenty of seating! read more

Vinaigrette - ginger and turmeric tonic - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Beautiful building and ambiance- attentive staff! I had the beet salad with shrimp added- excellent choice. We shared the zucchini queso- needed a bit more salt but didn't stop us from fighting over finishing it all. The show stopper was the carrot cake- freshly made and healthy, right?! read more

Vinaigrette - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

My wife and I came by here on a Sunday afternoon. The whole menu is pretty healthy, though I managed to find a Cubano and some Mac & Cheese while my wife had a huge pretty salad. All excellent, but our drinks were what stood out--my health-conscious green thing is something I could drink everyday--and yes it was alcoholic. I loved the patio outside which is sunny and shaded. Our server was very friendly and helpful as well. 5 stars. read more

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Vinaigrette was an pleasant and unexpected find. Looking for a healthy lunch spot on a warm January afternoon and my friend suggested this place in the Travis Heights neighborhood off So Co. Menu is mainly salads (both hearty and healthy which can be customized with your choice of protein) and sandwiches. I had the cherry tart salad with grilled chicken - lots of yummy dried cherries and chilied pecans, and the chicken was moist and not over cooked as you so frequently find. Friendly service, sat for a few hours enjoying the company and the atmosphere on the dog-friendly patio. Decent parking in the back which is always a bonus in Austin. Great spot for healthy outdoor dining! read more

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Upscale Salad! Upscale Decadence! Get plowed in a museum quality modern building! Stuff your face with chocolate! And its ALL healthy because ! You are having salad ! ! You are having salad ! ! You are having salad ! What is the downside? * * * Vinaigrette is an absolutely first rate salad restaurant at the Southern tip of Soco. Being at the Southern tip means that the seven hundred thousand six million tourists that swarm over South Congress have largely dissipated by the time you get down to Vinaigrette. Hallelujah! Tourists, thanks for throwing all those bucks into the Austin Economy. I am aware that I couldn't be eating in all the wonderful Austin restaurants I love if your hard earned vacation dollars were not being spent in SOCO. Your credit cards pay the rent on my city. Thank you for everything you do and spend. That said, I am glad my city's financial sponsors are busy buying cowboy boots and drinking margaritas over by Guero's while I enjoy the peace and quiet farther South. Vinaigrette is far enough South to guarantee tranquility. * * * Vinaigrette is not only tranquil but gorgeous. The building itself is a mid-century style triangular season tribute to modernism with massive floor to ceiling windows. The windows look out on one of the nicest sideyards in Austin restaurant. The side yard features a massive ancestral Live Oak that must be 6000 years old. (Okay, it is really only 400 years old - but it looks like it is 6000 years old.) It is one of those awe-inspiring magnificent specimens of dendrology that shamans worship. They perform rites under trees like this to unlock their wisdom. When my wife wasn't watching, I too went under the tree. I performed ancient prayers beseeching the Live Oak for its profound wisdom. The Live Oak said "Get the flourless torte." The Secret of Enlightenment Was Finally Revealed. * * * The flourless torte was everything advertised. I would come back to Vinaigrette again and again and again just for that flourless torte. That said, don't forget that you are here for the salads. The salads too are everything advertised. In my visits, I have had a Caesar Salad with sauteed scallops on top And a Traditional Cobb Salad. Both salads look small. Both salads are filling. I was completely full and satisfied after every one. The scallops on the Caesar salad (or whatever salad you put scallops on) are SPECTACULAR. Everything else I had was really good as well . My wife's gave a strong thumbs up to her Asian salad with tofu. * * * The bar here is also high quality. They do a Pimms Number 1 Cup. Their Pimms is substantially heavier on the vegetables than is a traditional Pimms Number 1. Cucumber abounds. So does a powerful celery taste. They make the same joke about their Pimms Cup that I would have made if they hadn't beaten me to the gag. Their version is a salad in a glass. I do not mind getting drunk on a salad. Jews traditionally have drunk Celery Soda. Jews like celery in all sorts of beverages. Celery stalks were prominent in the Bloody Marys of my youth. A celery alcoholic beverage is not as decadent as some of the other beverages you know such as White Russians or Pina Coladas. But if you are going to follow your salad with an orgasm generating chocolate torte ... You can afford to be a little more restrained on your cocktail. * * * Eat your vegetables.' Look at and listen to the Tree. Life is good at Vinaigrette Whether you are 20 or 6000 years old. read more

Tremendous and creative menu, well trained staff (knowledgeable, courteous and prompt), delicious food and alcohol-free cocktails. read more

Filling, high quality, fresh ingredients with a menu of any type of salad you can imagine. While prices are a bit high - the salads are creative and flavorful. Our table ordered the Asian Chopped Salad and Greek Salad, adding protein of shrimp as well as griddled tofu. All was delicious. The restaurant itself has a modern, industrial vibe and is in a perfect spot right off of Congress that feels both activity-adjacent and secluded at the same time. The outdoor area is shaded by an impressive and beautiful tree - and is a perfect spot to gather and enjoy a healthy meal. read more

First time here and I can't wait to go back with more people! The menu looks amazing and I look forward to trying a lot more dishes here. The service was excellent! My server suggested this salad and it was perfect! The vibe is good and the place is clean! Some tables are pretty close to one another so, don't plan on having a private conversation here. Besides that, give this place a shot! You won't be disappointed! read more

Vinaigrette - Spinach and Mushroom Salad! With boiled egg, bacon, red onion, and honey vinaigrette! - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

Vinaigrette is a great healthy spot in South Austin with a large patio. It is an expensive salad spot but the flavors were excellent. The servers are friendly and took care of our table. I'll be back. read more

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Heather, our server, was delightful! She welcomed us, answered our questions and served us with charm. Ordered the Cuban Torta and my friend ordered the Reuben....we split halves and enjoyed both tremendously...DELICIOUS! The Caesar salad was yummy and carrot cake was divine. Ambiance is relaxed and comfortable. Looking forward to next time! read more

Price to Taste Ratio = Moderate Great place for a salad lover. It seems healthy but it does seem that these salads might have higher fat content then leads on with dressing added. (I would ask for dressing on the side for next time personally) Salads are a great portion size you definitely will be full after one. Cherry Tart Salad - great taste, chicken on the side was dry. A lot of dried cherries and nuts. Chop chop - would order again. Great safe option if you like chopped salads. Macaroni Side - too watery, not a lot of flavor in this. Would pass. Veggie Sandwich - great flavor - awesome taste for this great for veggie lovers. Very cool Austin ambiance, very clean and awesome outdoor space! Overall a great spot for a lighter lunch in Austin! read more

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10/10 experience! Delicious food. My friend had the Asian Chopped salad with chicken & I had the Beet Goes On salad with marinated artichokes which were incredibly filling and tasty. And the carrot cake, CHEFS KISS!!! Our server, JerBear, was very pleasant. Will be going back ASAP! read more

Vinaigrette - Carrot cake - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious Brunch options! The service was good. Would recommend to anyone seeking a cute brunch place.

First time visit AC is working inside, also outdoor tables Big parking lot Music playing in the background Trying Caesar Salad with grilled pork tenderloin read more

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Cozy spot for a Friday night date with plenty of healthy and creative salads, soups and sandwiches. Great quality ingredients and an attentive staff! Would definitely recommend for anytime of day for a bountiful serving size. I couldn't finish my salad it was so big so come hungry! Lovely outdoor space for the summer months as well! read more

Vinaigrette - Lamb tandoori - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We have a monthly girls dinner together, and this was the place one of the girls picked. It has a nice little setup off South Lamar built around a large tree in the patio space. It was a nice day last night, so we all sat out on the patio under the string lights hung from the massive tree. The interior of the restaurant is more industrial and modern! The specials change periodically based on what is fresh and available, however, the main menu seems to remain the same. We all ordered salads and I got the Beet Goes On, the earthy taste of the beets with the pistachios, arugula, and spring mix was really refreshing and just what I needed for a Wednesday evening. If i'm ever wanting a lighter dinner this will definitely be a spot on the top of my list! read more

I love this place. The salads are delicious and fresh. I love the beet salad and the nutty pearfessor. But all the salads are so good. The service is great too. All the stars for them! read more

I was looking for something healthy. I'm glad I stumbled upon this place. Love the vibe inside and outside. The thunder storm rolling in only added to the ambience. I had the Brussels and grilled chicken salad that is currently their specials. The Thai Brussels were stupid good. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Second time here and I will say their salads are very fresh. I got the omega with medium rare steak. They cooked it right and it looked good, but the steak was def lacking flavor. They are big salads, I usually finish my plates but there was a good amount left. I got the lime dressing that doesn't come with it by default and it was good. Tried a few bites of the sandwich and that was honestly way better than my meal. I would say $30 for one salad is a bit much. They include tips in the cost FYI, but still, that's steep for it just being decent. read more

Vinaigrette - The Omega with medium rare steak and lime dressing - Salad Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally found another salad joint in Austin and I love this place so much, I have already been here twice in one week. I first tried the caesar salad with added chicken and it was delicious although it was seemingly a basic Caesar salad but like most salads, the dressing is everything. Later on in the week I tried the la pepita along with the kale fritters and a side of bread and all were yummy choices. My husband and I both got salads and we each ordered bread, however, one order of bread comes with two pieces, so if you are not big on bread, one order will suffice. The inside is spacious and the outside contains a very cute patio area although I have yet to experience in-dining. It looks like I might be making a weekly stop at Vinigrette until I make it through the entire menu. read more

The food is great. It's honestly hard to find something to pick because there are so many options. It's also nice how the menu has salads organized by flavor profiles (sweet, savory). The cocktails were also really tasty. The space is nice and open, with a great outdoor patio for when Texas isn't trying to cook us all alive. Our server was nice, and just the right amount of chatty. The biggest downside is clearly the price. I've never spent so much on a salad. But did I leave full and happy? You bet. read more