Great happy hour experience as always. Our server Ella was awesome and made our anniversary celebration very special.
Ron
The food and the service were outstanding. I recommend the slow cooked pork with jalapenos and red onions. The portions were generous. The drinks were good and didn't skimp on the alcohol. The beignets were delicious. We arrived at 4:30 when they opened and there was plenty of parking. But to my surprise on a Wednesday night the place filled quickly and the parking lot was packed when we left.
Jess
Salty Sow has some great looking menu options, but we didn't pick those, unfortunately. We did take advantage of the BOGO offer, so it wasn't as expensive, but still almost $100 for a Tuesday night dinner for two. The honey rosemary chicken was swimming in a sweet glaze that was insipid and kind of ruined the accompanying biscuit. The steak pomme frites had a perfectly cooked and seasoned ribeye, the duck fat fries were not, and tasted like they were prepared in an old Jack in the Box fryer. I really enjoyed my black walnut old-fashioned, but the nacho Cuba libre mocktail was undrinkable for my friend. Lots of chatter amongst the staff about being short two servers, but the management made a valiant effort to pick up the slack, and really took care of us when we changed the mocktail drink to soda pop. We were glad to be out and about before the storm, and maybe it was just a vulnerable night with all of the call-outs. Thanks for having us!
jerry
we arrived during happy hour and ordered from that menu. The chicken moose was very good and the friend chicken was excellent. Finally our server was terrific. Good time.
Kendra
My second time here, so took my husband for Friday happy hour at 5pm. Place was bustling but not busy since they had just opened at 4:30. By the time we left around 6:30 it was full and very busy! As before, drinks were good. Presentation was nice, as usual. Food was good, but not great this time around. The Bahn Mi sandwich, an item my husband typically loves, was trying to do too much. Flavors were competing and overall the sandwich was more wet and messy than anything. Duck fat fries were delicious and the Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves were amazing... golden raisins and all, trust me! The Catfish Tacos were nicely fried, but not seasoned. Probably wouldn't order those again. For dessert we shared the Chocolate Cake that was absolutely delicious! Moist, melt in your mouth and topped with fresh whipped cream. Very rich, so sharing was the right move.
Mitch
Outstanding! Will be back!!! Great drinks, wonderful quality food & very reasonably priced.
Ryan Rancourt
Overall Experience: This place truly exceeded expectations! The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating a perfect atmosphere for a great dining experience. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff making sure every detail was taken care of.
Starters: I began with the Duck Fat Fries—while they were solid and well-prepared, they didn’t quite stand out as much as I’d hoped. On the other hand, the Bone Marrow was an absolute highlight! Rich and flavorful, it paired beautifully with the fries, creating a satisfying combination that elevated the overall experience.
Main Course: For the main, I opted for the Korean Pork Belly. The dish was full of bold flavors, and it complemented the Black Walnut Old Fashioned perfectly. While the flavor was fantastic, I was expecting the pork belly to be more tender—it leaned a bit on the dry side. Nonetheless, it was still a delicious dish that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Final Thoughts: This place offers a fantastic dining experience with a perfect blend of great food, drink, and service. While there were a couple of minor expectations that weren’t fully met, I would definitely return for more. Highly recommend giving it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
John Thomas
good food, friendly service, classic place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chase Bailey
Had high hopes for this place. But $45 for a 12oz Ribeye that had zero seasoning and was over cooked to well-done when ordered it med. Sent back, then was on the extreme side of rare. I was disappointed. Unless your coming for a cocktail and appetizers, id pass. Vv
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Eden Hirsche
The absolute best happy hour in Austin, and easily one of my favorite restaurants! The happy hour deals are phenomenal, you can get so much food for great prices. My favorites are the duck fat fries, Brussel sprout leaves, deviled eggs, and pork belly taco. The Blanche is delicious and strong. Wonderful ambiance too!
After landing in Austin for 2 of our friends' birthday weekend- this place set the bar pretty high for what to expect in the Austin food scene. The meat were cooked to melt in your mouth perfection. I still dream about the bananas foster beignets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandria
They made mt birthday extra special! Truly a great place to dine and the servers are great!
Miguel Arce
Excellent service !!! Thank so much Alexander !!! Food was so good !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicente
Very good food and nice environment. Service was a bit slow but the waitress was very friendly. Highly recommended
Connor Behrmann
I had not been to Salty Sow since well before their remodel. I was incredibly impressed with their new, elevated experience and well-trained staff.
The deviled eggs were beautifully salty and paired nicely with the honey rosemary fried chicken. Additional kudos to the perfectly crunchy yet soft biscuit with an absolutely excellent flavor.
The flan was executed incredibly well, with a glossy caramel and evenly silky custard, though was not to my personal taste. I would suggest using a different sugar to remove some of the bitterness that I experienced.
Overall, I am incredibly pleased with their happy hour offerings and will happily be returning.
P.S. I realized upon returning home that my clothes smelled of smoke, like the kind you would get from a nice whisky drink. I imagine this is due to the bbq that is made in the same facility, though it was not something I actively registered while there.
Great happy hour experience as always. Our server Ella was awesome and made our anniversary celebration very special.
The food and the service were outstanding. I recommend the slow cooked pork with jalapenos and red onions. The portions were generous. The drinks were good and didn't skimp on the alcohol. The beignets were delicious. We arrived at 4:30 when they opened and there was plenty of parking. But to my surprise on a Wednesday night the place filled quickly and the parking lot was packed when we left.
Salty Sow has some great looking menu options, but we didn't pick those, unfortunately. We did take advantage of the BOGO offer, so it wasn't as expensive, but still almost $100 for a Tuesday night dinner for two. The honey rosemary chicken was swimming in a sweet glaze that was insipid and kind of ruined the accompanying biscuit. The steak pomme frites had a perfectly cooked and seasoned ribeye, the duck fat fries were not, and tasted like they were prepared in an old Jack in the Box fryer. I really enjoyed my black walnut old-fashioned, but the nacho Cuba libre mocktail was undrinkable for my friend. Lots of chatter amongst the staff about being short two servers, but the management made a valiant effort to pick up the slack, and really took care of us when we changed the mocktail drink to soda pop. We were glad to be out and about before the storm, and maybe it was just a vulnerable night with all of the call-outs. Thanks for having us!
we arrived during happy hour and ordered from that menu. The chicken moose was very good and the friend chicken was excellent. Finally our server was terrific. Good time.
My second time here, so took my husband for Friday happy hour at 5pm. Place was bustling but not busy since they had just opened at 4:30. By the time we left around 6:30 it was full and very busy! As before, drinks were good. Presentation was nice, as usual. Food was good, but not great this time around. The Bahn Mi sandwich, an item my husband typically loves, was trying to do too much. Flavors were competing and overall the sandwich was more wet and messy than anything. Duck fat fries were delicious and the Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves were amazing... golden raisins and all, trust me! The Catfish Tacos were nicely fried, but not seasoned. Probably wouldn't order those again. For dessert we shared the Chocolate Cake that was absolutely delicious! Moist, melt in your mouth and topped with fresh whipped cream. Very rich, so sharing was the right move.
Outstanding! Will be back!!! Great drinks, wonderful quality food & very reasonably priced.
Overall Experience: This place truly exceeded expectations! The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating a perfect atmosphere for a great dining experience. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff making sure every detail was taken care of.
Starters: I began with the Duck Fat Fries—while they were solid and well-prepared, they didn’t quite stand out as much as I’d hoped. On the other hand, the Bone Marrow was an absolute highlight! Rich and flavorful, it paired beautifully with the fries, creating a satisfying combination that elevated the overall experience.
Main Course: For the main, I opted for the Korean Pork Belly. The dish was full of bold flavors, and it complemented the Black Walnut Old Fashioned perfectly. While the flavor was fantastic, I was expecting the pork belly to be more tender—it leaned a bit on the dry side. Nonetheless, it was still a delicious dish that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Final Thoughts: This place offers a fantastic dining experience with a perfect blend of great food, drink, and service. While there were a couple of minor expectations that weren’t fully met, I would definitely return for more. Highly recommend giving it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
good food, friendly service, classic place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had high hopes for this place. But $45 for a 12oz Ribeye that had zero seasoning and was over cooked to well-done when ordered it med. Sent back, then was on the extreme side of rare. I was disappointed. Unless your coming for a cocktail and appetizers, id pass. Vv
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
The absolute best happy hour in Austin, and easily one of my favorite restaurants! The happy hour deals are phenomenal, you can get so much food for great prices. My favorites are the duck fat fries, Brussel sprout leaves, deviled eggs, and pork belly taco. The Blanche is delicious and strong. Wonderful ambiance too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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After landing in Austin for 2 of our friends' birthday weekend- this place set the bar pretty high for what to expect in the Austin food scene.
The meat were cooked to melt in your mouth perfection. I still dream about the bananas foster beignets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They made mt birthday extra special! Truly a great place to dine and the servers are great!
Excellent service !!! Thank so much Alexander !!!
Food was so good !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and nice environment. Service was a bit slow but the waitress was very friendly. Highly recommended
I had not been to Salty Sow since well before their remodel. I was incredibly impressed with their new, elevated experience and well-trained staff.
The deviled eggs were beautifully salty and paired nicely with the honey rosemary fried chicken. Additional kudos to the perfectly crunchy yet soft biscuit with an absolutely excellent flavor.
The flan was executed incredibly well, with a glossy caramel and evenly silky custard, though was not to my personal taste. I would suggest using a different sugar to remove some of the bitterness that I experienced.
Overall, I am incredibly pleased with their happy hour offerings and will happily be returning.
P.S. I realized upon returning home that my clothes smelled of smoke, like the kind you would get from a nice whisky drink. I imagine this is due to the bbq that is made in the same facility, though it was not something I actively registered while there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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