Where is the Best Bar Food in Austin, Texas?
As past reviews state, this place is pretty gloomy. The staff are friendlier than stated though. The food was really good, I have to say we recommend it and we only waited 20 minutes (it was lunch time). The burgers are huge, and the fry portions are also very large. The fries with Chili verde and queso are so yummy, a meal in itself with a beer!So the bad part… the bathrooms. Oh my. You can’t expect terry bloth hand towels in a bar but this was just plain ech! It was apparent that in the past 12 hours someone threw up in there. All I could smell was yak with an air freshener trying to mask it. The floors were filthy, everything looked dirty. it was just nasty in there. Thank goodness I had already eaten! If I return I will pledge not to break my seal at this place…
I’ve passed by this place a million times, but last night my husband and I stopped in and I LOVE THIS PLACE! We had drinks and some food and great conversation w/strangers ( who are now friends) at the bar-perfect! The cook is awesome, the grilled shrimp-fantastic, the pizza-even better!!! I have found my new neighborhood hang-out!Pros + Lots of parking, friendly staff
Online reservations, great, but when I called to confirm I spoke with a very unfriendly, young male host. That should have tipped me off to the level of service I should expect. Bar service took too long, waiter took even longer. Drinks during dinner took far too long and several were just plain forgotten! The menu is deceiving, it looks like a delicious assortment but it’s all rather bland. The food is not fresh, it’s thawed. From the ceviche to the mango salsa I was consistenly disappointed. I’ve been to several South American restaurants and this one is by far the least impressive. It’s as if Chili’s opened up a Latin chain, making it overpriced for what it is. Good for a group because of the large space, and with good company you forget so much about the mediocrity of the food itself.Pros + Spacious, Decent Parking, Good for GroupsCons – Service, Value, Flavor
My fiance from the Eastcoast and I absolutely LOVE this place!!!!!!! I cannot put into words how romantic and FUN this place is. Whenever he is in town, our weekend ritual is: 1)Drive to Saba, 2) check the car in at the Valet, find our favorite secret spot (we have 2 and I’m not telling). 3) I order the Fresh Mint Mojito and he orders water with the crusted shrimp appetizer, 4) I order the grilled Talapia with Jasmin rice instead of the pinneapple rice & he orders the steak dinner. 5) We both praise how wonderful Saba is and marvel at the excellent customer service from all waitresses and staff. One time, the owner offered to make arrangements for my guy to access cash from his card, in order to pay valet. He went above and beyond to make it happen and we’ve been patrons ever since!Their Mojitos are the BEST here! And the fun part kicks in as we wait for our car outside and listen and dance to whatever live band is playing in the neigboring courtyard. WE BOTH LOVE YOU SO MUC
I’ve been going to the Texas Showdown for many years now. Long enough to join the prestigious Stein Club (basically my own mug to call my own which will always be there waiting for me.) This bar is well known for three things:1. Great atmosphere2. Great regulars3. Great bartendersNever will you walk into any other bar and be welcomed the first time like you have been going there for years. The people are friendly and the beer is plentiful!So come on down and pick up a conversation, throw some darts, shoot some pool or grab any of the great bar games and have a blast.Pros + Great atmosphere and people. A fun place to relax and mingle.Cons – No liquor. Can get crowded on the weekends. Parking.
