5 Best Bistros in Austin

“We went to Bar Toti to try their all night happy hour on a Monday and it made for a lovely night! It is a small space, very intimate and cute. We sat outside at first before moving inside because of weather and both areas had a lovely ambiance. About the food - I’ll go into detail about each dish we got and why I gave it 3 stars. The hongos a la plancha comes highly recommended from both reviews and staff, however I wished I had gotten something else after trying it. The mushrooms that we were served were not the meaty, scored ones shown in other photos, ours looked and tasted overcooked and were swimming in oil. I don’t think this dish fit my personal tastes as it was mostly just very oily and rich, so if you also dislike those flavors, I don’t recommend it. Also, the burger didn’t live up to the hype for me, as I had heard it was one of the best smash burgers in town and it unfortunately was not a standout to me. I appreciate its uniqueness and the happy hour deal, but it was not exactly well executed - the bun took up most of my bites, it had an overpowering mustard flavor, and I could barely taste the ham. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt because many other reviews rave about these dishes, so they could’ve just had an off night! We ordered the fries and the focaccia as well, both were good and the focaccia was beautiful but over-salted. The overall flavors of the menu are along the lines of these dishes, quite salty & oily with not much freshness or bright flavors. I’m hoping I’m the exception, but the food wasn’t amazing to me. The service was wonderful, all the staff are very accommodating and friendly! Special thank you to Steven, he was a great server.“

“This place strikes a really smart balance between fine dining and local lounge. Their bar is set up such that they only use spirits from France, Texas, and Mexico, so their classic cocktails feel both familiar and completely new. I had the paris Tx, olive oil martini, and cornstar; each was a treat. Im impressed, they really nailed the concept“

“It’s been a couple years since I have dined at TFB. Have received cookie tins the last 3 years. This business is above magnificent!
Great service, great food and overall great people. TFB cares about what and who they are serving. Always consistent!
And btw, I’m from Omaha Nebraska!!!!
I love receiving their emails, Murph is so eloquent in his messages. He makes me feel like I am part of the family“

“During a recent convention stay, I had the pleasure of dining twice for lunch at SWB in the Hyatt Regency on the lake. The experience exceeded my expectations, especially for a hotel venue. The lunch buffet and salad options were simply spectacular. Alyssa on the first day and Jeremy on the second ensured a consistently enjoyable dining experience. Although the food was a bit slow coming out of the kitchen, it was understandable given the busy event.“

“If you're a sushi lover, this place is a must-visit! The variety of options available is impressive, catering to all tastes. I especially appreciated the no-limit sashimi pieces, allowing you to indulge as much as you want. I also enjoyed milk tea and soda included. Highly recommend for an amazing sushi experience!“