Tess: Bison Burger is really good and Strawberry crumble w/ ice cream dessert is the best.
Nicholas Alter: Awesome first experience. Matt, the waiter, is awesome. If he is on duty, ask for him and tip him well. Just fantastic.
Steve Elmore: Ditto on Matt the server! The guy is awesome!
6. Bender Bar & Grill
8.3
321 W Ben White Blvd #300 (at South Bend Center), Austin, TX
Bar · South Congress · 44 tips and reviews
Audrey B.: Korean steak sandwich is phenomenal! And the bottled beers are much colder than the keg beer
Casey Rochester: Super relaxed atmosphere, super cheap drinks, and they make them VERY strong.
Dawn Mitchell: Sit out on the back patio, have a pitcher of Lone Star and grub on the fried pickles or chili cheese waffle fries.
Blaine Milner: They have a lot of space outside and a great selection of beers on tap. There are also rotating food trucks on site if you get hungry.
CultureMap Austin: If it's the weekend and the House of Draught is crowded, pick a beer you already know before ordering it at the bar and save time. If you don't care about time, check out their more obscure selections
jason park: Know what you want before you get to the bar.
Elexia Lowe: Atmosphere is straight out of a WB show. In a good way. Also, good moussaka. And I love red wine!
Kat Mandelstein: Sit on the swing and stare up at the big tree and stars at night.
Luke Day: Great atmosphere, good food, comfortable couches and free Internet. My only complaint would be about their limited hot sauce selection. Tabasco and Frank's RedHot on Greek food...Really?
11. Scholz Garten
7.8
1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews
Patrick Mreyen: German Burger and Reuben Sandwich with a pint of Franziskaner, delicious!
Austin Chronicle: Austin's oldest outdoor biergarten and dining hall was built by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866. They still serve some German dishes alongside nachos, and burgers to a largely politico crowd.
Samantha Perry: Geeks who drink every Monday at 8pm! Prizes! Trivia! FREE BEER! Also, it's free!!!!!! FREEEEE! OMGBBQGIGGLEFART!
12. Austin Ale House
6.7
301 W 6th St (at Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Gastropub · Downtown Austin · 41 tips and reviews
Jamey Maurer: Juan is the greatest. We were visiting from out of town and he gave us a brewery hat to bring back for one of our employees. Super friendly , clean , and good beer selection.
Melanie Forde: Calamari is on point! Cevice is great too. Loving this summer menu! If you are the DD try the gingerbeer, absolutely delish with lemon:)
Liana Casciani: Amazing risotto and the dip that comes with the calamari was spicy and perfect! Amazing beer on tap options. Perfect place to come for happy hour. I will be back!!