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- BBrookeAustin •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis was our second time eating here, and it was so much better than I remember (and I remember falling in love with the food)! Our server was so kind and helpful, the food was phenomenal -we got the ceviche, Jamaican bread and cheese, pepperpot and roti on the side- and the drinks were amazing (the First Dance is my favorite cocktail all time). I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you want to try a new cuisine that you don’t see in every city!More infoCanjePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• East Austin•4.9
- DDaveAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe celebrated a birthday. Our server was very informative, helpful, prompt and attentive. The food was plentiful, specialized, flavorful, and unique palettes. The restaurrant is beautifully decorated and has a great atmosphere, The drinks, and the plates were delicious. A true experience.More infoSuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.8
- SSydneyAustin •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoIn my humble opinion, this is quite possibly the best restaurant in Austin right now. Definitely one of the best. The ambience is great, the architecture is nice, the lighting is flattering in case you're going for a date, and the food is out of this world. They are really well put together dishes that you're not gonna get somewhere else, and/or you won't get it that way somewhere else. And the bar is just as much a part of the restaurant as the kitchen is. If you love booze, definitely sit at the bar. The bartenders are so knowledgeable and you can tell they enjoy what they do and the vermouth menu is fantastic. It sounds cliche but it really is more than a restaurant it is an experience. My husband and I came here on a date, we both work outside and make very middle class wages, and so yes it is a bit expensive but you get what you pay for. I think if we were a little more well off though, these prices would seem really reasonable for the level of quality that you get. Definitely bring decently nice clothes as most of the clientele seems upscale. Do not sleep on this place! Go if you can!!!More infoIl BruttoPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin•4.6
- SSandyNew Mexico •12 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 11, 2024The food was fantastic. The server knew his stuff He had really great information about food and drinks and offered some good suggestions. The only thing I didn’t like was because everything is delivered by a conveyor belt robot I feel like we weren’t checked on as often as we should’ve been, like after food was delivered to make sure everything was Okay. I would suggest a little more attention to the customers. They were not that busy so that wasn’t the reason.More infoSpace CowboyPrice: Very Expensive• American• East Austin•4.7
- KKendallDallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 9, 2024We had a great meal! Portions were big and well priced.More infoMa'Coco - East AustinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.6
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Set against the serenity of Lady Bird Lake, East Austin has a rugged country vibe. Hidden inside the mural-adorned bodegas are many Tex-Mex favorites, like empanadas, tamales and huaraches with huitlacoche. Those looking for more upscale meals will want to consider patronizing the restaurants located along the East Seventh Street Corridor. Here, chefs are adding creative twists to favorite dishes from a variety of cuisines, including French, Mediterranean and Mexican-Indian fare. Numerous restaurants serving farm-to-table cuisine can be found along the Manor Road Corridor. The East Austin neighborhood has retained much of Austin's hippy vibe, making it a relaxing place to dine.
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