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Swift's Attic, Austin, TX

Swift's Attic

4.6
4.6
1111 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Swift's Attic is offering weekday happy hour and nightly dinner every day. We also have spaces suited for intimate dining experiences or full buyout celebrations.

Food you’ve had, like you’ve never had before. Familiarly strange, strangely familiar.
Nestled upstairs off of one of the busiest streets in Austin, the lure of our funky twist on classics pulls patrons into our hidden attic for a journey into an eccentric and eclectic culinary world serving modern, whimsical shared plates.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, Global, International

  • Hours of Operation

    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 482-8842

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Donnie Forehand

  • Private party facilities

    Whether hosting a group celebration dinner, Happy Hour cocktail event, formal seated dinner, or larger party –– Swift’s Attic offers an unsurpassed experience.

  • Private party contact

    our Director of Events: (512) 923-5150

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Cross Street

    3rd

  • Parking Details

    Street parking is available. Nearest garage parking is available in the basement lot on 4th in between Congress and Brazos.

  • Entertainment

    Live Music TBD

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. LisaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were very accommodating for our group of 9 and we appreciated that. The recommendations on food by our waitress were awesome. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner of cocktails and tapas at Swift’s attic. Mason was an incomparable server, keeping our cocktail glasses full, ably assisted by Elisa and Ali who kept our water glasses full. All three were upbeat, friendly, and efficient. They almost make us want to move to Austin!
  3. IanRedhead

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem in downtown Austin. Well looked after by Mason, the Lipstick on a Pig was delicious, good choice of drinks options. Highly recommended.
  4. Txstatesal

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a vibe, great drinks, and of course awesome food!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought some friends for the first time there. We sat at the bar. Mason was our bartender and was great all around! Definitely going back.
  6. CarC

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Innovative and delicious food with excellent service.
  7. NanouK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a lovely evening at Swift's Attic. Food was delicious (if a bit pricey). Service excellent. Noise level was loud but our table was intimate enough so we could hear each other. My husband wears hearing aids so he might have had trouble in a bigger group.
  8. ScottP

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Fun, eclectic, delicious food spot. And there a jazz club in the basement!
  9. ColeneW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the vibe, the food was awesome and parking was easy to access nearby.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Limited options on the menu and it took two hours to receive our main dish.
  11. KellyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The BEST service, made fantastic recommendations on what to choose. The vibe was on point - quiet & relaxing. Great food!!
  12. NateM

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    I booked this restaurant two weeks in advance because I’d heard such good things about Swift’s Attic. It would be hard to express my disappointment with our experience. The food was average. The service was awful. I’ve waited tables, bartended and have managed restaurants. It hurts me to tip less than 20%. I tipped 10% here. We won’t ever be back and we’ll warn others. Just terrible. Stay away!
  13. KarenN330

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dinner here. Great food, interesting ambiance. Will go back.
  14. Mayank

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service, visited on my anniversary and found the staff very courteous.
  15. Thomas

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I give it a solid B. Solid food and service. Nothing spectacular but that is not what we were looking for. Fungus dish was pretty salty.
  16. KatieJ

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They have a great happy hour with reasonable small bites and drinks. Great vibe!
  17. Janet

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Decided to eat here before going to the symphony. The atmosphere is so cute and adorable. The server was excellent and we really enjoyed our food. We had Shishido peppers, pistachio, crusted, halibut, and kale Caesar salad. All delicious.!
  18. PennyLane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The food was very interesting but expensive - especially the meat. The pad Thai was so spicy we couldn't eat it and it was hard to taste anything else after that. They took it off the bill though - service was reasonably good but we felt a little “hurried. Some of the snack dishes were amazingly tasty (before we had the of Thai) the bench seat with buttoned cushions are far too low for the table, meaning you are sat opposite at different levels.
  19. MandM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The ambiance and decor was awesome and just what we were looking for! Unfortunately, the value of the food versus what we ate was not worth it in our opinion. The descriptions on the menu were very difficult to see what we were actually getting. The server tried to help, but with a new menu they even had trouble describing it. The cocktails were expensive for something that did not taste great. Finally, it was hard after trying 3 different shareable food items to have only enjoyed one and still left hungry. The one that was a chicken/chipotle glaze tasted like what I imagine cat food to taste like. We opted to leave after trying three items, feeling nervous to try another. We did go into it with an open mind. The restaurant may be for some people, but it was not for us.
  20. TME2

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service by Mason was outstanding! Loved the unique apricot and bacon app. Will tell my friends to visit when they are in ATX!
  21. RoslynF

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Amazing spot. We were pleasantly surprised by the enormous selection at the bar.
  22. Aileen

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great date night restaurant! The lipstick on a pig was tender and flavorful. We also enjoy the broccoli crunch salad and the braised beef short ribs that was delicious.
  23. PiaW

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance is great and the menu is unique. Food was delicious, especially the steak sushi and the bacon wrapped apricot. We loved the sauces for both of these dishes and loved the miso neutre Blanc for the potato croquettes. Josh, our server, was helpful and attentive!

    Swift's AtticResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you so much for this great review. I will share your feedback with the team and make sure to acknowledge Josh for doing a great job.

  24. HunterS

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date place! I didn't like the homeless man opening the front door then asking for money, but otherwise this is a great place to go eat! Great food and the drinks are fun!

    Swift's AtticResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad you found us to be a great place for a date. I can assure you that the door man doesn't work for us. I appreciate you letting us know about him being there. We do our best to keep the area safe.

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I wish they would more which items are spicy. The pad Thai was so spicy I couldn’t eat it. The Seoul food was spicy too but not as spicy. I will say the bacon wrapped apricots were delicious.
  26. ClarissaW

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vibe is great. Staff is awesome. Food was amazing. Edamame with pop rocks is a must!

    Swift's AtticResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you for coming our letting us know about your experience. Come see us again soon.

  27. DavidM

    San Antonio

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Apricot Tiger was amazing and will definitely order it again. The Phat Thai was too spicy for my taste however it seemed like a favorite at the restaurant. We will be back.

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 20, 2023We can't wait for you to come back. The pad thai can be a bit spicy at times and you're correct it's a popular one. I happy to hear you enjoyed the Tiger Apricot

  28. WilliamR

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was good, shareable meals, our waiter was awesome from Scotland!

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 20, 2023Thank you for the great reply. I will share your compliment with the waiter.

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place might be my favorite in Austin. The iceball cocktails were delicious, every dish we ordered was fantastic. Our server was knowledgeable and the price was fair. Would absolutely recommend.

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 8, 2023Thank you so much for the great review. I will make sure to share you feedback with the team. Can't wait to see you again soon.

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the speakeasy type of vibe. The drinks were really cool and everything was outstanding!

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you for letting us know your thoughts of Swift's Attic. We're happy that you stopped by.

  31. GinaB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, inventive drinks and food (hello, charred edamame with pop rocks?! So good) and fun ambiance. Would definitely come back again.

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 3, 2023Thank you for coming in a having some fun with our edamame and pop rocks. Come see us again soon.

  32. Rgatx

    Austin

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Too expensive and too noisy. Food was good, but portions were small. Service was good.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, service and food!

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 3, 2023This is great to hear. I'm so glad you had a good time at Swift's Attic.

  34. MaxmillianC

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The staff were knowledgeable and a great help for first time visitors.

    Swift's AtticResponded on March 3, 2023Thank you for the review. It's great to hear when our staff does a great job to show you some amazing food.

  35. JackieH

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was awesome and the food was fabulous.

    Swift's AtticResponded on February 21, 2023Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed everything. I will let the team know that they did a great job.

  36. CalebW

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the chef's menu, the Sunchokes were AMAZING-thanks for a great Valentines Dinner.

    Swift's AtticResponded on February 17, 2023Thank you for stopping by and trying our Valentine's Menu. I'm glad you enjoyed everything, especially the sunchokes. Chef always surprises us with great things on these holidays.

  37. JeremiahB

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    great ambiance and our waitress was awesome. Great drinks also. Would definitely go back again.
  38. HeatherW

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening at Swifts Attic. They never disappoint, the food is delicious and it has a good vibe but our most favorites are the ice ball drinks!

    Swift's AtticResponded on February 13, 2023Thank you for taking time to write this review. I'm so glad to hear everything was good as always. I think they're working on a new ice ball flavor so be on the look out.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Sarah was the best. Go here!

    Swift's AtticResponded on February 13, 2023Thank you so much and we will make sure to let Sarah know she did a great job.

  40. LisaMT

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was fantastic. So delicious that we finished some dishes (the mushroom risotto, the vegan pad Thai, the edamame and mashups) and ordered 2 more of each! George was our sever and very goor! Curtis remains the best bartender in Austin. Had both the old fashioned and strawberry fields ice balls and they were fantastic!

    Swift's AtticResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you for all the kind words from your recent visit to Swift's Attic. We will make sure to let George and Curtis know of the high praise.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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You can order delivery directly from Swift's Attic using the Order Online button. Swift's Attic also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 482-8842.

Swift's Attic is rated 4.6 stars by 1111 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Swift's Attic

315 Congress, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    3rd

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, Global, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street parking is available. Nearest garage parking is available in the basement lot on 4th in between Congress and Brazos.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Donnie Forehand

  • Entertainment

    Live Music TBD

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 482-8842

  • Private party facilities

    Whether hosting a group celebration dinner, Happy Hour cocktail event, formal seated dinner, or larger party –– Swift’s Attic offers an unsurpassed experience.

  • Private party contact

    our Director of Events: (512) 923-5150

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