| About: | This is a perennial Austin favorite. Some come for the battered fries served with pepper-and-onion-spiked mayonnaise; others for the Chicken-fried Steak with its crispy exterior topped with luscious cream gravy. Everyone has a favorite here. But it is not just the reliably tasty food that attracts folks; it is the laid-back, friendly atmosphere, the people-watching and the late hours. Grilled Fish and salads are on the menu, along with the heartier Chicken-fried Steak and tasty, acclaimed burgers. You may be too full for dessert, although you will be missing out, if you skip it. |
| Hours: | Mo to Su from 11:00am to 12:00pm |
| Categories: | Restaurants |
| Parking: | Lot |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express |
| Products and Services: | Features: Kid-Friendly Reservations: Takes Reservations. |
| Year Established: | 1982 |
| Cuisine: | American, California, Steak & Barbecue |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Late Night, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $6.5 - $14.95 |
| Guest List: | Get on the guestlist or purchase tickets |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (512) 458-6722 |
First of all, I used to work here, so I am biased. However, the food is sub-par at best....service is hit or miss, most of the servers are horrible, but there are a few good ones. I worked in the kitchen, and you don't want to know what goes on there!!! Trust me, stay away.........and ESPECIALLY stay away from their new one by the Central Market in Westgate........I was transferred there when they opened, and if you knew half of what went on in that restaurant, you would avoid it at all costs. Not to mention, the worst restaurant management team I've ever worked for. The moral of the employee's is so bad, the turnover so high. I stayed at the new location for close to a year, and I can't think of one time the managers told ANY employee they were doing a good job. It was such a terribly negative environment to work at, I had to leave to keep my sanity.....And I've worked at restaurants, from being a server, to chef, to management, at 4 restaurants over the past 18 years, and if anybody deserves to go out of business it's this group of guys!!!
Great food and great pricing. The drinks are delicous too! I would definetly return here. Quite the hangout.
Great: Hyde Park bar and grill new location on Ben White and Westgate. They are known for their hamburgers but I love their turkey burgers. Their pilaf is also very good. The Service is so-so. Sometimes you end up waiting a long time before they refill your glasses or even notice that your done with your food.
At the Duval location they have alot better service.
ps: recently I went there with a friend and the waitstaff did not wash their hands in the bathroom--I have not been back since.