Sawyer & Co.

Sawyer & Co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   ken VIP

   Coastal Georgia100 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   went to Sawyers with our service dog and to eat on their patio - area was nice. The menu is limited - I had the chicken fried steak and my wife at the pot roast - both were very good. we did share a choclate bourbon pecan pie which was excellent. Service was great (thanks LIV). this is a restraurant in the hip industial area.
   

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   Philip VIP

   Austin12 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   My last visit to a once-great diner. I have been a fan of Sawyer & Co. for years, they had done a great job with new-orleans influenced diner fare. Food quality and service have been declining over my last 10-12 visits, but last night was my final visit. * Lack of parking (taken by patrons of the sister restaurant) *Glacially slow service in a near-empty dining room (15 minutes before they took our food order, 25-30 minutes more before food arrived, no water refill until we were half done with food). * THE MINIMAL MENU - good items had been cut back over time, (I’m thinking fondly of Chicken-fried chicken with Crawfish Etoufee). And for a “diner” to have only one breakfast-type item? No! As someone who tries to be carb-conscious there wasn’t much for me on the menu, nearly everything came with grits or some sort of white potato. *Food Quality and portions. Two of us at the table got the redfish: $24 for SIX forkfulls of fish, and much more “fishy” tasting than any redfish I can recall. Another diner at our table got the burger and fries - the burger was decent I’m told, but the fries were tragic: greasy, smelly, clearly the oil needed a change in the fryer. *Atmosphere - the decor is pleasant, but the constant stream of sweaty people walking through from the restaurant next door going to and from the bathroom - no thank you. It genuinely saddens me to write this review… that all I have to say about a once-great favorite is a list of grievances… honestly, none of this is new, it’s been going downhill for a while.
   

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   Harold VIP

   Austin17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistent East Side fare. Only drawback is I miss the Red Beans and Rice as a side once they opened Lil Easy and moved the N'Orleans menu there.... ;-)
   

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   Katherine

   Austin8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant! Seven of us. Delicious food and fantastic service and atmosphere. Parking can be difficult for Sunday brunch even though they have a large lot with lots of parking. There is street parking behind the restaurant on one side of the street however . I will definitely go back!
   

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   Gabby

   San Antonio3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Average menu, nothing special. Excellent and attentive service.
   

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   Lilly VIP

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, service and vibes!!!! Will be bringing my guests there when they visit everytime!
   

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   Jayden

   Austin1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Sawyer & Co. was an incredible experience everything was so peaceful and inviting. The atmosphere was relaxing, the service was excellent, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back again!”
   

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   Benjamin VIP

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Joined Sawyer & Co. for their new dinner service re-launch and it was excellent. This restaurant has been serving Austin for decades and is a true gem. I'd encourage locals and visitors to check it out and support this East Austin icon.
   

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   Kim VIP

   San Francisco14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our favorite breakfast spot! Excellent food! Biscuits and bacon and Brabant potatoes are the best ever! Fun patio! Friendly and attentive service.
   

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    Lauren

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Some of the best quality diner cuisine in atx! Highly recommend
    

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