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- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •3 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoFood & service were excellent. Our group struggled with how loud the restaurant was in general & music was too loud for comfortable conversation.More infoCanjePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• East Austin•4.9
- JJeronimoAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAs soon as we walked in we were immediately impressed by the decor. Very simple and futuristic. Loved every part of our visit. The service was quick. They are knowledgeable on the menu and even got us a birthday dessert on the house. Would definitely be back with friends!More infoSpace CowboyPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• East Austin•4.1
- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server Annie was so sweet and helped me through the wine list! We ordered 2 heirloom tomato apps, broccolini, burrata crostinis, a margherita pizza, gnocchi, and truffle cacio e pepe and everything was so delicious! The cheesecake dessert was phenomenal as well as the tiramisu. My favorites were the cacio e pepe and the heirloom tomatoes. Will definitely be coming back soon to try more things!More infoIl BruttoPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin•4.5
- JDJoeDvipAustin •51 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 4, 2023We had a wonderful meal! We skipped the Chef's menu because we wanted the pork ribs and no substitutions are allowed. We had the ribs, the red snapper, garlic naan with fermented chili butter (!!), short rib empanadas (!!!), and the chocolate cremeux for dessert! We also indulged in some very delicious cocktails. The service was very good although actually a little much for us at times. Our server was a bit of a close talker and very keyed up. However, she did give us excellent service, we just prefer things a bit lower keyed. All in all, though, a wonderful meal and a great restaurant. A bit pricey considering the size of the portions offered but so delicious we left very happy. Cool atmosphere in East Austin!More infoVixen's WeddingPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• East Austin•4.3
- OTOpenTable DinervipLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 3, 2023This cute little spot is a must. The vibe is great, the food is good, and service was on point.More infoMa'CocoPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.3
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