Beer Gardens in Austin, TX

“Fun times I was there for the 2024 Cheftochef conference!“

“My wife and I travel frequently to Austin and have for a number of years. With two of our children here, we have dined out at many of Austin's finest restaurants. I am a partner in a number of businesses in Sonoma County, California, including golf courses, theaters and a restaurant. I am rarely motivated to write a restaurant review, particularly a glowing review. My wife found Oz. Tap House online and it was very close to our hotel. My personal experience with tap houses is that they have great beer, but mediocre food and generally less than mediocre service. I went online and looked at the menu, still not particularly enthusiastic. But I decided to place a dinner order for my wife and I and was immediately blown away by the online ordering system. Virtually every menu item can be custom ordered in a dizzying variety of ways. I even remarked to my wife that it was the finest online ordering software that I had ever seen. But ordering is one thing and execution is another. My wife ordered the Oz. House Burger (Beef), cooked medium, substituting lettuce wrap for the bun and adding avocado with a small avocado jalapeno side salad. Again, the customization options were many. I ordered the Charcuterie Pretzel and a Side Caesar Salad, with no croutons. I knew the restaurant was only a couple of minute drive, but even then the speed of the announcement of the projected pickup time and the time itself was amazing; less than 15 minutes. When I picked up the meals at curbside, I told the waitress how impressed I had been with the online ordering system and she thanked me and told me she would have to tell her husband. Turns out Krista and her husband, Sean, own and operate the restaurant. I had assumed with the level of sophistication that it must be a franchise or chain, but no, Oz. is a true mom and pop restaurant. When leaving I told Krista that the proof would be in (i) whether the delivered food matched the order and (ii) the quality of the food. I had barely started eating when my wife announced that her salad was spectacular and the burger one of the best she had ever had. My meal was every bit as impressive. Again, uncharacteristically for me, I called Krista (even though the restaurant was hopping and I knew she was busy), just to tell her that the food was as good or better than the service. This is as advertised: true farm-to-market fare, exceedingly fresh, expertly prepared as ordered and quickly delivered. Yes, Oz. may not have McDonald's prices, but it has infinitely superior food, expertly prepared and efficiently delivered. We admittedly didn't even try what was probably the standout feature of the restaurant: the beer. I assume if the restaurant part of the tap house was spectacular, the beer side of it must be even more so. Next time. Do yourself a favor and try the Oz. Tap House. My very best wishes to Krista and Sean on a very successful business in a tough industry.“

“Fantastic neighborhood bar. They're always making it even better every time I come back. Live music on the weekends, a super fun trivia night on Tuesdays, and always great beer and drinks selection.“

“love this place! nice selection of beer and great bartenders!“

“An Austin treasure, tucked into a cozy neighborhood, first thing you noticed is the large outdoor patio, enter through the stained glass doors and belly up to the old wooden bar. It’s hands down one of the best spots in Austin to relax under shaded umbrellas—even in triple-digit heat. My son, an avid cyclist, tells me this is his favorite go-to after long bicycle rides.
Highly recommend!
FACT: The Draught House operates with 74 taps and is celebrated nationally as an iconic Texas beer bar, featuring an on-site food truck (Little House Kitchen) and a large outdoor patio.“

“Visited a friend in Austin and he introduced me to the Buzz Mill.“

“Tried for first time here in Buda from friends recommendation. It was busy Saturday night but got our appetizers in less than 10 minutes! Garlic knots were good, also got the fried zucchini yum and the sauce was great. 12 or more draft beers and sample offered Nice! We got the carnivore and margarita, liked the crust- margarita needed a little more flavor but still was good. Lots of staff keeping it clean and asking if anything else needed! I definitely recommend it, and I will be back. Welcome to Buda!“

“First timers here and we love the atmosphere!“

“Great down home Austin beer and cocktails spot. This place is huge and you can always find your own corner. Plenty of TV’s with all the premium sports channels. Dozens of Great selection of beers. This place reminds me of Austin back in the 80’s days. I travel from Round Rock to go there and it’s always worth the drive. 👍🏼👍🏼“

“vacancy brewery is a great place to kick back and get great beer (always something new on tap, or something. fun going on). The food truck rocks, and the service and feel... amazing...hope to see you there soon for a 🍺....“

“Absolutely one of the best German spots in Texas, maybe even the entire country. I wasn't even in the mood for German food but it was close by and man, did it deliver. Pretzels, sausages, beers, red cabbage.... all fantastic. The only miss was they had tacked on a service charge without mentioning it. I obviously caught it, so check your bill before tipping. Otherwise a very memorable dining experience.“

“This place really delivers on the family friendly atmosphere, the food is amazing “ try the smoked wings with a side of habanero sauce “ The “adult cherry lemonade is amazing “ the ice nuggs are the cherry on top “YSWIDT”“

“Great service from a young man named Tanner. He made our visit even more memorable. Every restaurant needs a “ Tanner” Thank you. I came all the way from NY and visited because if a recommendation. I see why now.“

“Cameron is awesome! We met him when we went for the Mexico vs South Korea game and we went for the Mexico vs czechia game and he wasn’t there. We had this other girl who you could tell was just ready to close and leave early so we didn’t stay longer than 5 minutes. Schedule him more!!“