“Delicious brunch. Excellent service. Returned an hr later for a glass of wine (and a coffee) at the bar and Zach and Robert were superb! Zach waited on us (food service) last summer when I was in town and he truly is one of the best servers ever. Always return to The Grove when visiting family there. Thanks for another special oppty to treat my daughterinlove and granddaughter to special girl time together.“
“Decided to stop here since I was staying at the hotel next door. The food was amazing!!!! My coworker and I got the Crab Louie Wedge, the Wood Grilled Ruby Red Trout along with the ceviche and a 2 Peruvian Scallops. And of course we had to have dessert which was the Heath Bar Brownie. We would order it all again and again ?Our server was as sweet as can be and very polite. Got the Rum Runner drink which was good yet a little strong. ? Looking forward to coming back for sure!“
“Probably the best food in this area. Seems very authentic with good vibes from the staff! Had a hotel up here in North Austin for sxsw and there were no options, luckily we stumbled onto this place. Mouthwatering delicious appetizers and dolma and hummus. Dessert was so good we got double to take to go.“
“AKB hotel bar inside The Archer Hotel.Friendly, attentive and prompt staff and service.Lovely views, welcoming atmosphere and cozy Texas ambiance, restaurant is kid friendly and conveniently located inside The Archer on the North side of The Domain area.Brick oven pizza while very cheesy was just okay. Menus included a variety of unique appetizers, entrees and signature drinks. The bartender offered a small sample of selections we were considering which was a nice option.Would recommend stopping by if in the area.Parking: Parking available street-side or in the Nordstrom parking garage. The Domain also offers valet service.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly seating areas, inviting and interesting area .“
“Nice little cozy Mexican and Italian fusion place we recently discovered in the Round rock area . Ambiance was very pretty with a Mexican theme going on . The food had two sections - one Italian based and the other was Mexican based . We ordered one on each side - pollo ala chipotle and pollo con pasta (marinara based). The Mexican chipotle chicken was exceptional with tender cooked chicken and salsa was amazing and one of the most authentic ones we have tasted in Texas! The pollo con pasta was a bit disappointing because the chicken had a raw smell and pasta okay . Would not order that dish again and can try the white sauce based dishes next time . They had both wine and cocktails which worked for our pairing of dishes . One of the strongest margaritas we have tasted ! Our waitress was acting a bit non responsive initially but later was communicative . Would return here for the Mexican dishes, ambiance and cocktails !“
Wine Bars • $
“Pick up day for Wine club! Great atmosphere with good friends!Although it was a great experience, I thought our waitress seemed too busy to take the time to explain about the wine we sampled. We had to wait a bit longer then would have liked to get our next round.I was told that because I was a wine member I wouldn’t receive the 50% off a glass for my review?? She was a bit hasty with her remarks throughout the evening.I will be back hopefully next time we can have some different to wait in us. ?“
Fine Dining
“I usually stop at Fleming’s for happy hour but Friday we decided to drop in for dinner. This is a great spot for a quiet dinner. The food and service are great. I will say not all their side dishes are the same quality so choose carefully, but the steaks are perfect every time. They have a great wine selection and some glasses are very reasonably priced for the quality. All in all great experience for a quiet dinner“
“Wonderful, cozy wine bar! The staff at this location have always been so kind. I love the ambiance of this location. It almost feels as if you're enjoying a glass of wine at a friend's house. They offer a wide variety of wines to try, and they allow you to bring in food. I've seen folks bring in full charcuterie boards to enjoy with their wine. Be aware that these wines are fresh, so they have a bit of a different flavor than the wine you pick up at the store. Everything they offer is sulfite free. My favorite wine has been a whiskey barrel aged cab that is seasonal - try it out if you get a chance! PRO TIP: If you're hungry, order from Eldorado Cafe (another amazing local business) next door. Tell them you're at Water 2 Wine and they Eldorado staff will walk it over to you when your order is ready.“
“What a truly relaxing experience. My partner and I came here to have an afternoon for ourselves. The interior was so cute with comfy chairs and various spots to sit. We drank a few glasses of wine and beer and ordered some small plates. The Sauvignon Blanc was so crisp. The smoked Gouda pimento dip was really good. Service was amazing, attentive, and genuinely so friendly. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.“
“If you're looking for a REAL wine bar in Austin with wonderful choices of exceptional and unusual wines and complimentary cuisine in perfect pairings - Aviary is the place. The staff were friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and obviously loved where they work.Each main dish and salad were fresh, perfectly prepared, flavorfully creative and very delicious. I've got to say, don't miss the amazing Tulsi and Thai basil ice cream with the olive oil cake for dessert. The Palo Santo ice cream was also quite a unique treat, but the serving could've been bigger to share. Charmng, colorful, upbeat, non pretentious, moderately quiet with good acoustics thoughout so we could enjoy our conversation without raising our voices. Thank you Aviary for making our celebration special.A great experience!“
“This place is very unique and comfortable. Limited menu of well chosen sandwiches and appetizers. We didn't drink, but the bar looked amazing. The sign outside does not say The Watering Trough, so it was hard to find until I looked at the picture of the building.Kid-friendliness: Only three tables of people when we were there but we all had kids with us. Noon on a Sunday.Wheelchair accessibility: Our son is not in a wheelchair but has mobility issues and development delays, so I am always looking for places without stairs and wide open spaces between tables. The staff were patient while he ordered his own food and spoke to him kindly, rather than talking to me for him. I appreciate that so much!“
“My wife and I have wanted to visit and finally just did and damn glad we did. Sat on a nice patio with breeze and nice sky and sunset views around a massive oak tree. Reuben, the manager took care of us extremely well. We chose a couple different glasses that he gave great views on and was right on the money. The white truffle popcorn with butter, Parm and parsley was great but Danielle's pizza was awesome. Chatted with Ruben once done and he made us want to become regulars here. Met owners Danielle and Jeff, and complimented both on the food. Looking forward to our next visit for the Good Stock dinner with wines event. This place is a local gem and so glad we finally "discovered" it!!!!“
“We had a new server but they were committed to training her and providing us with the best experience. She provided good recommendations for our flights and offered cordial conversation as we’re new to the area. We will definitely be back. We only have the food 4 stars because it was food but the portions were on the smaller side for the charcuterie plate we ordered.Kid-friendliness: There were a drop of families next to us that had kids aged 8-10 with them playing outside. They weren’t too much of a disruption. The environment was definitely kid friendly.“
Wine Bar • $$$
“I was a few minutes late our server Marissa was super accommodating. The goat cheese beignets were everything I wanted them to be, the staff did not skimp on the champagne for the mimosas, and the cobbsalad was excellent. CEU'S chef was gracious enough to come by our table to give us a quick lesson on black and white truffles. I highly recommend this restaurant.“
“Party of 4 - spent $85 and it was well worth it! The service was so nice and the food was delicious! We ordered 2 kids plates - chicken Alfredo and butter noodles both Came with a scoop of gelato and a drink , adult chicken Alfredo , margherita pizza , side of sausage and peppers , side of grilled veggies , fried mozzarella , a fountain drink and a small Cesar salad . They also serve you bread with a plate of oil and herbs . The chicken Alfredo was good just wish it was a tad more creamy , the sausage and peppers were to die for, margherita pizza was delicious , I loved the bread with the oil and the fried mozzarella was the best I’ve ever had . Tried the lemon gelato and strawberry both were good but the strawberry was better in my opinion. Would definitely go here again. There’s also a kids playground outside with seating.Kid-friendliness: Outdoor playground!“