Comfort Food Restaurants in Austin, TX

“My wife and I had the best experience here for my birthday lunch, I'm so glad we chose this restaurant to eat at while in town for the Austin FC match! I can't say enough about the staff and the owner Joel who went out of his way to be extremely kind to us. Not to mention the food and drinks were so good. We'll definitely be back!“

“Chicken was cooked to perfection! I ordered the half a chicken, which was too much on one. I ate the white meat, and it was moist, flavorful and seasoned. I had the dark meat portion, which reheats well, on my second day. The potatoes drizzled with the chicken dripping was delicious. So you know, fat doesn’t cause weight again, so enjoy. I don’t care. It tastes good on potatoes! 😆“

“Vic and Al’s is something truly special. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re welcomed by an energy that feels alive…warm, inviting, and full of heart. The décor, the music, the atmosphere, every detail has been so thoughtfully created, and you can feel the love behind it all. The food is absolutely fantastic…every bite bursting with flavor and creativity. The bar menu is a mixologist’s dream. The staff was incredible — genuine, attentive, and passionate about making sure everyone feels at home. You can tell the owner has poured so much heart and soul into this place, and it shines through in every moment. Vic and Al’s isn’t just a restaurant…it’s a place where memories are made. I can’t recommend it enough! One of the highlights when I go visit my son!!“

“We had the most amazing dinner at the Water Trough! Our waiter was attentive and friendly, and the manager Bobby is so nice and fun as well. Great places to sit inside and outside. We loved the atmosphere with great vibe, live music (very talented guitarist and singer) that was a great volume, nice for the atmosphere but wasn’t too loud so you can still enjoy conversation. When it got windy it was a bit chilly and they turned on these beautiful outdoor gas fires that made it nice and warm.

And the food was delicious! We got quesadillas, chicken fried steak and the pear/buratta/cherry tomato salad and would highly recommend all of these dishes. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Excellent! Catfish and CFS were the best we have had in Austin!“

“I've been there twice already! It's soo good! I would recommend getting the chili oil wontons, green beans, and black and pepper udon. There are different spice levels (they don't say this) but I think default is wayyyy to spicy.
The first time I ordered the black and pepper udon, the flavor was sooo good BUT it was too spicy to enjoy 😭 second time I got it mild, and it was perfect... So good!!“

“If you haven't tried this place you are missing out... We saw them on the cooking channel last night and had to have one of their sammie's... Holy crap they did not disappoint!!!! Hands down best sandwich I've ever had in my life 💯💯💯💯 go get you some ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ##EATLOCALATX“

“My BFF and I have been exploring new establishments in the East Austin area to see/ peep their atmosphere, ambiance, service and drinks/food. We both love the “down the earth” atmosphere with garage/backyard vibe. It’s definitely a “must go back again” spot for future “Working Women Wednesdays” meetups.“