Diner Bar

"Perfectly prepared Seafood, comfortable but elegant ambiance, and a great location. A nice high end but low-key spot right near the iconic Austin music spot, Antone’s. The kind crab was perfectly cooked. The braised greens had the subtlest kiss of Serrano pepper. It is seafood with a whisper of the south. The chef is James Beard award winning MASHAMA BAILEY​ of Savanah, so that makes a lot of sense. The vibe was relaxed but high-end. They bill this as a southern spot. I think it is more a seafood place with a whisper of the South (not to be confused with “Texan cuisine” a cousin but something entirely its own thing.) The restroom is hard to find - it is in the hotel lobby but they do not have good signage. It is buried in the back of a second elevator bank area. They have a neon sign in a different spot announcing that it is NOT the restroom - but nothing of its equal to show you where you should go / where it is. They set up shop diagonally across from Eddie V’s (seafood and chop house) which has been there for decades."

"I am only leaving 5 stars because 10 stars isn't an option. We sat at the bar for apps before a show and than again for dinner. Billy, Jack and John all took turns helping us and they were all spectacular. All of their stories and suggestions on things to do around town were awesome. Now for the food, I am not normally a fan of oysters but the 4 I tried were so fresh and meaty. The bread and butter was a great start to the meal. I got the pork schnitzel and it was life changing so crunchy with a juicy inside I cleared the plate and went back to clear the bone. Also had a cake and a sherbet for dessert. The cake was rich and moist and the mango sherbet was the light finish after an amazing meal. The thing the chef is doing in the kitchen are magical. After meeting her you can tell she takes pride in her work and the dishes put out by the kitchen. Staying in the Tommie hotel made it easy to stop in for food but it would be worth the drive from anywhere in town for a great meal and experience!"

"Great dinner on my trip to Austin. The most impeccable service all around. The host was so accommodating and personable as we were sat and out service continued with our waiter John B. He helped us choose our menu and was went above and beyond to make sure our courses were separate- even got our bread expedited without asking. The food itself was great. We got the southern chicken, schnitzel, pasta, and smashed potato’s. The best were the bread and chicken in my opinion. A couple espresso martinis to end the 10/10 night."

"Great food and service. Located in the Thomson Hotel Lobby. Went for dinner on Sunday and ordered some items from happy hour also. Baked oysters, fried ugali, and baked chicken wings were excellent. Entree Day boat catch was a Pan-seared red snapper with clamps dish and was amazing. The fish was cooked perfectly, but I wouldn't say I liked the clams in it. I didn't like the “in the night” bourbon cocktail (too sweet for me), but the host replaced it with old-fashioned bourbon, which was excellent. Dessert was just ok. The complimentary lavender lemon popsicle was tasty! Restaurant validates hotel valet parking that saves $20!"

"Booked a table last minute after the heat went out on Christmas - so walked into the meal blind. The design and aesthetics are nothing special, but the service and food are phenomenal. Our server was able to talk to the chef to make a vegan dish for someone at our table who was vegan, and the other apps/entrees/desserts were exactly as described and of healthy portions. We ended up eating out for a week and this is the only experience we will absolutely be repeating. Cannot recommend highly enough!"