Where is the Best First Date in Austin, Texas?
We went there for my 50th birthday on a Saturday at 1:00 p.m. It was already crowded and we probably had about an hour wait; which is the norm from what I had read on other reviews. We had a party of 20 and they crammed us all together to where we were bumping elbows but we made it work by spreading out around the ends of the tables so it wasn’t too bad. The waitress was EXTREMELY nice. I believe her name was Anna (she was pregnant). She was awesome and very friendly. The food…I had their chicken chile relleno and OMG it was delicious!! My daughter had the tubular steak taco which was good as well. The atmosphere was great. Very relaxed. It’s well worth the wait once you get seated. Pros + Great food; great atmosphereCons – The wait, but well worth it
One of the things I was excited to partake in when I moved to Austin was good TEXAS Two-Stepping! Unfortunatly when I got here i learned that most of the old cowboy bars were long replaced in Austin by trendy college hot spots—–also fun, but not the same. Donns is a really great mix—- there is the country music (or piano on some nights) a nice little dancefloor, and there is still a good mix of ages. Not all college kids, not all old-folks—a little of both! The only drawback is there is usually a covercharge —generally a deal breaker for me (if i’m gonna spend $$ at the bar, why should i spend it at the door!) but I actually broke out the wallet on a few occations because Donns’ is worth it.Pros + Texas Two-stepping, FUN place, not Pretentious at all.Cons – Cover charge, Younger boys dont seem to know how to dance.
The Stephen F. is perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Austin, Tx. Truly close to the greatest places on 6th street. Delicious restaurants are within walking distance…you won’t need your car once you get there. The hotel was very clean. The staff was very sweet and helpful, especially the bellhops. I highly recommend this stay for your trip to…
Just wanted to try a new place for a pastry and espresso. The cinnamon roll is actually out of croissant dough– at least it tastes that way. Yummy! And Illy coffee is always a nice treat. If you are going to dish out a few bucks at the chain across the street… Don’t. Just fork out a dollar or two more and get something made in house at the 1886 Bakery!Pros + Nice quiet, reserved, and beautiful interior character
