Aviary Wine & Kitchen

Name: Aviary Wine & Kitchen
Address: 2110 S Lamar Blvd Ste C, Austin, TX, United States, 78704-5183
Telephone: (512) 916-4445
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

238 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Aviary Wine + Kitchen is a funky, unique wine bar and restaurant on South Lamar. Executive chef Andre Molina has crafted a menu that provides a casual fine dining experience focused on sourcing locally and founded in French technique. From seasonal vegetable-based small plates like chimichurri carrots to protein-based dishes like the Quail tamal, there is something for everyone. Pair your meal with a wine from our unique list of natural producers and lesser-known wine regions. Our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you! Seating is available both indoors in our socially distanced dining room and outside on our heated patio. Come see us for a night out with friends, a romantic evening for two, or happy hour with a coworker!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 916-4445
Website
http://aviarywinekitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andre Molina

Location
2110 S Lamar Blvd, Ste C, Austin, TX 78704-5183
Neighbourhood
South Austin
Cross Street
2110 S. Lamar cross street Kinney<br />Additional parking at 2120 S. Lamar
Parking Details
2110 S. Lamar cross street Kinney Additional parking at 2120 S. Lamar
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aviary Egg*US$9.00
fried ajitama egg, smoked trout roe
Roasted BeetsUS$12.00
black olives, feta, yogurt
CharcuterieUS$10.00
house pickles
Stuffed CabbageUS$15.00
spiced cabbage, hot sauce, sauerkraut
Carrot SaladUS$12.00
roasted carrots, kale puree, citrus vinaigrette
BurrataUS$12.00
date butter, TX olive oil
Ceviche*US$16.00
hiramasa, fermented tomato, garlic chives, shoyu
Sauteed KaleUS$13.00
tonnato sauce, white anchovy, Texas kale
BranzinoUS$25.00
skin on filet, salsa verde beurre blanc
Beef Short RibUS$22.00
mushroom caramel
Pork Jowl SteakUS$19.00
roasted kohlrabi, golden raisin gremolata, soubise
Aviary Burger & FriesUS$18.00
double meat, double cheese, special sauce
CamembertUS$8.00
cow, soft rippened cheese, apple butter
Manchego & MembrilloUS$8.00
4 month sheep milk, semi firm, quince paste
Basil Ice CreamUS$7.00
lemon poppy crumble
Cucumber Lime SorbetUS$7.00
Persian lime, yogurt, citrus honey

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Great for fine wines
Austin
Lively
Austin
Contemporary American
Austin
Great for fine wines
Austin
Lively
Austin
Contemporary American

238 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The happy hour was tight, amazing farm forward food, and friendly staff who helped us pick some great happy hour wines. Would definitely come back, sounds like the menu rotates based on whatever is in season / whatever they can source from the local farms.
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mgmadian
Austin
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall2food4service3ambience2
Cannot recommend Aviary anymore. The menu has shrunk by at least 50%, and prices have gone up significantly, since the last time I was here. Outside tables are noisy given the traffic on S Lamar. Our server pulled a disappearing act, we had to track down his colleagues inside to get refills and check on appetizer order. Total bill was well north of $200, for a modest meal for two incl two half flights of decent tho not notable wine.
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Annon
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Food is good, but I was very disappointed that my Diver Scallops came with only two scallops. Two scallops for an entree?? I guess the diver was not very good at finding said scallops. I basically paid $38 for rice. Outrageous.
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corneroffice
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. With a knowledgeable and friendly staff and great food and even better wine, Aviary always feels like a special occasion without ever feeling stuffy.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered oysters, chicken liver moose, tomato salad, and pork cheeks. Each item was delicious and the wine list was awesome. The Aviary continues to be one of my wife and my favorite date-night spots on South Lamar.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual great experience One of my top 5 restaurants in Austin
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AW317
London
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
We wanted to like Aviary, but they really need to try harder to create a menu and a space/place/ambiance that people respond to. As a wine bar, it has a tiny and not very interesting selection of wines by the glass. The menu was scanty and unappealing, and did not have even basic things like charcuterie boards that are featured on the menu posted on the website. Everything was pickled/fermented, and I mean everything. That would be fine if that's how they marketed Aviary, but there is nothing to to indicate that until you start to order and can't find anything not pickled. The service was friendly but desultory. They didn't really care if the menu was not as advertised and just floated away. It didn't really seem like anyone cared. The whole experience was kind of depressing.
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KristiK
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious. Wine was good and reasonably priced. Wait staff was excellent.
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TjHyder
Alabama
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wine and staff. Overall great experience!
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FromMichaelWithLove
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you’re looking for an extensive wine list you’ll love the adventure here! The menu is small, simple, fresh and absolutely delicious. The service was attentive and help guide us through every step of the way. I’ll definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
I love nothing more than ordering a few bottles of wine and 4-6 plates to share. Some of the dishes were left to be imagined but I did enjoy the carrots and smash burger… Wine list is extensive and sadly out of whipped feta and I didn’t see any burata on menu like I did online. Would come back but most likely for a happy hour.
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AmyP
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for the happy hour special but also ordered outside the HH menu. Everything was so delicious! Only feedback is for the short rib which came with only 1 rib and price was steep for the portion. Overall great vibes and great service. Will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The food was great but the portions laughable.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, tasty dishes as always-- most are small plates so you can try multiple things.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surpassed expectations - really delicious food with incredible wines. We can’t wait to come back many more times
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DouglasO
Dallas
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Solid wine selection, limited food options, but excellent quality. Tonight oysters and Tressalier paired perfectly!
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SarahB
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fun wine bar on South Lamar! Good happy hour deal (50% off bottles under $100), helpful server, and chill atmosphere. Food selection is a little random but the burger was good! Parking is fine, the lot fills up quick but there is more parking nearby.
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2Chien
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem. Place was not crowded and servers were very attentive. Wines were so good. Every recommendation was fabulous. The food was shareable and each item better than the last. The tostada was delectable. Not rushed at all, we were able to linger over our final glass.
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KatherineL
Austin
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overall, they did a really nice job. The wine list is interesting and global, and corkage is allowed. The small courses were beautiful, creative, and delicious. One of the larger dishes we wanted was 86ed, so we ordered an alternative which was only OK - not visually appealing and needed some brightness. Finally we ordered cheese for dessert which took a very long time to come out and was simply a few cut wedges and a scoop of apple butter - very underwhelming. For such an amazing start to the meal, it was unfortunately to have it end on a lesser note. But overall, I think they are doing good things and will come back.
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KristenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, atmosphere, food and wine!! Will definitely be back!
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AlanC
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second visit and we definitely need to make this place a regular hangout. The food is exceptional as is the extensive selection of wines. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable….what more can you ask for!!
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Justin
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We're love coming here and almost always defer to their recommendations on wine and food throughout the evening!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Aviary! The menu is small and changes often, but I can always trust the chef to delight with a unique collection of meat, fish, cheese and veggie dishes based on whatever is fresh at the time. And they are very cautious of allergies if your dining mate has any. On this last visit, I had oysters. They were dressed beautifully, in a way I’ve never had oysters. The amberjack tostadas and Asian inspired beef dish were also excellent. The wine selection and recommendations are top-both, too.
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DanielaD
Austin
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
We reserved a table outside without realizing how loud it was along Lamar Blvd. We decided to sit indoors at the bar, which was fine. Not a huge menu selection but everything we got was delicious! There is a faint smell of chemicals due to the nail salon in the same shopping center and the place is small so when it’s full, it can be loud.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and I had dinner here last night and, we had such a good time. They’re HH is 1/2 OFF wines under $100. We did a fun side by side tasting. And the food was incredible! The patio is super cute too. Grace was awesome. Super attentive and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great time!
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BobbyH
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a unique food and wine menu. It's hard to find unique menus in Austin these days, and this is that "neighborhood" restaurant that isn't part of a larger umbrella of restaurants that rarely exists in Austin these days. I need to come here more often.
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SaraB
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
A group of us were visiting from out of town and I discovered Aviary via Eater Austin. The server explained that the dishes are small plates meant to be shared. They were very accommodating for two of us in the group with dietary restrictions (GF and Pescatarian). We ordered several (5-6) dishes and most were very delicious. The one problem I had with the service is they would bring out a dish without any serving utensils. There were five of us and we didn't all of us to be dipping our forks which we're eating with into a communal dish. We repeatedly had to ask for serving spoons for each of the dishes.
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DMain
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the same waitress as last time, Soleil, which was fun. The treat of complementary bubbly for our anniversary was a nice touch, thank you. Food is excellent as always, very creative, and the small plates are perfect size. You added more Italian wine options which we greatly appreciated. But we couldn't afford a bottle like last time. There was nothing under $80. However, we enjoyed trying a couple glasses of different ones Soleil recommended and that tiny caramel dessert was the perfect finish. Everything was so good I forgot to take photos of our food!! Your outdoor patio is beautiful!
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PatiS
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very creative menu. always something new and very tasty.
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SK95
Austin
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places! Always see some unique wines our their menu. The one from Croatia this time was a nice light one and we enjoyed the egg and carrot salad quite a bit as well.
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LauraG
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and able to recommend wine/pairings with stunning fluency. Always get oysters and eggs!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best local place for gourmet food and thoughtful service
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Not too bad but nothing too spectacular. A bit overpriced for what you get. I’d probably go back for happy hour but that’s about it. Enjoyed the playlist and the service was solid but nothing that I’d go out of my way to recommend. I’d give it a 3.7.
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Casey
Austin
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was some of the best I've every had in Austin. The menu options were interesting and everything we ordered was delicious.
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LizF
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was AWESOME, we would definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dishes and great wine!
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AudraS
Austin
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Neighborhood favorite!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall this place is exceptional, with some minor misses. They have a great selection of wine, though they don't carry a wide variety of liquor or beer. Food: Braised beef and aviary egg were excellent (I don't remember having anything this good in several years), beef tartare decent but slightly oversalted. Pasta was mediocre: pasta itself seemed to be house made, but the sauce was not a good match (too acidic and garlicky).
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GGATX
Austin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've lived in South Austin forever and just was sleeping on this place... maybe I judged it b/c of it's location... I don't know. But I read a review in Infatuation recently and decided to try it out. ...and now I can't wait to go back. We absolutely loved it. Great, simple food that feels elegant in a cute, cozy restaurant kind of way.
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Sally
Austin
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Initially very loud but as the night progressed around 8 it was very nice. Great value for the price
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Aviary Wine & Kitchen using the Order Online button. Aviary Wine & Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 916-4445.

Aviary Wine & Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

2110 S Lamar Blvd, Ste C, Austin, TX 78704-5183

Additional information

Cross Street
2110 S. Lamar cross street Kinney<br />Additional parking at 2120 S. Lamar
Neighbourhood
South Austin
Hours of Operation
Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
2110 S. Lamar cross street Kinney Additional parking at 2120 S. Lamar
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andre Molina
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aviarywinekitchen.com/
Phone number
(512) 916-4445

Aviary Wine & Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Main

Aviary Egg*US$9.00

Roasted BeetsUS$12.00

CharcuterieUS$10.00

Stuffed CabbageUS$15.00

Carrot SaladUS$12.00

BurrataUS$12.00

Ceviche*US$16.00

Sauteed KaleUS$13.00

BranzinoUS$25.00

Beef Short RibUS$22.00

Pork Jowl SteakUS$19.00

Aviary Burger & FriesUS$18.00

CamembertUS$8.00

Manchego & MembrilloUS$8.00

Basil Ice CreamUS$7.00

Cucumber Lime SorbetUS$7.00

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Aviary Wine & Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aviary Wine & Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Aviary Wine & Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information