Pricey for sure, but an amazing experience! Worth treating yourself for a special occasion. We came for the winter 2022 tasting menu ($115 per person). It was absolutely mindblowing; every dish was a unique combination of flavors and textures and definitely nothing I've ever had before! The kohlrabi dumpling with mustard cream, smoked trout chips, ceviche, and tres leches cake were my favorites. As for drinks, I loved the sugarland express cocktail ($13). Tasting menus usually aren't filling, but this was actually a generous amount of food and we were satisfied! The space is beautiful and cozy, and we had a lovely time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edith Chau
Amazing value for a fun experience. Some dishes were too salty for my liking, rib eye and dumpling. Love that my dairy substitutions were thoughtful and delicious. Dessert was yummy!Dietary restrictions: Restaurant did awesome subbing out dairy in my dishes without sacrificing flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Geethanjali G
Vegetarian tasting menu was very average
Maurice O'Brien
A poor version of a European restaurant.Lows: average food, dire service.$400+ for 2, really average food. When I fed back that the main (tough beef) was poor, I was offered a coffee by our entirely disinterested server ?I can’t imagine this place existing in London, let alone getting a decent rep. Avoid.EDIT: the GM handled our review exceptionally well, to be fair. We were refunded most of the bill, which was very generous, and his professionalism in his response was exceptional.If we were in town for longer then we absolutely would have tried again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Anoni Mus
We did the tasting menu for two plus a few add-ons. The food was great for the most part. I’d say 3 dishes stood out from the ten or so courses. We have nothing negative to say about the food per-say, but we were far from able to justify the price for the overall experience. We could see how many people were feverishly working in the kitchen, more bodies than in the dinning room, so I don’t mean to discredit the effort and quality of ingredients. Service was outstanding. Maybe that’s why the price is justifiable to the owner. It’s a decent place and probably worth another try if getting a single plate vs the tasting menu. We didn’t leave Austin saying we’d come back for Barley Wine if back, but that’s not to say you shouldn’t try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Matthew Dawson
So perfect! Easily the best tasting I've had. If you're a foodie, go here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly Johnson-Jones
Incredibly disappointed - I was really looking forward to this meal but the food was just ok, service as appalling, and for $400 before tip for two, I felt robbed (coming from one of the most price elastic people in the world, I hope they realise how damning this is)Edit - after I wrote this, the manager, Stefan reached out and handled the situation exceptionally well. We were offered a significant refund and all of our feedback that wasn’t listened to at the time of dining was taken on board. Couldn’t have asked for a better resolution.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Drew S
Our favorite restaurant in Austin bar none. With a variety of seasonal offerings, Bryce Gilmore's tasting menu never fails to disappoint. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, providing impeccable service that lasts 2+ hours. Barley Swine's environment is calm and comfortable creating the perfect ambiance to enjoy a meal with friends and family. This impressively splendid culinary experience is worth every penny! Reservations are highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Arrol
What a treat! Will definitely return whenever I go back to Austin. One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten, better than Michelin starred restaurants. Often unique surprising food experiences prioritize creativity over the actual taste of the food, but at Barley Swine every dish tasted spectacular on top of being creative.
Staff was great. Some plates were better / more flavorful than others. Though, the positive plates were very complex in taste and appearance. Fun experience. I think a tiny bit little over priced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Edward Morgan
A wonderful experience at the kitchen counter. We love a show and the kitchen was well orchestrated. Our server Devin most certainly elevated the experience with his service style and knowledge. A little pricey for the experience compared to other tasting menu experiences but still a great evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowtail Crudo
Stefan Mcninch
I am a fine dining skeptic. There aren't many upscale joints I'll return to. But I will keep an eye on Barley Swine's menu for a return. It's thoughtful dining. It really was an experience that was casual, fun, delicious and memorable. Service was present without hovering. The fixed courses made it simple and my favorite dishes weren't what I would have ordered. They were amazing about substituting ingredients for my pregnant wife. The only downside was my cocktail was meh, but hardly a knock against the experience. Worth the price, worth a review, worth a return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Hua
Amazing services.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chrisiellefaye Pagarigan
Absolutely phenomenal. Ive been to multiple Michelin star restaurants… I’m just wondering how come this restaurant doesn’t have one?The chefs are so creative with blending opposing ingredients together to just burst into fireworks of delicate flavors. Best foe grais I have ever had so far. The service was excellent. They presented some of the rarest wine to the table. The restaurant comes with a complimentary parking to put the cherry on top. I only put 4/5 for the atmosphere, because I believe they need to have a bigger restaurant.
Loved the tasting menu ?
Pricey for sure, but an amazing experience! Worth treating yourself for a special occasion. We came for the winter 2022 tasting menu ($115 per person). It was absolutely mindblowing; every dish was a unique combination of flavors and textures and definitely nothing I've ever had before! The kohlrabi dumpling with mustard cream, smoked trout chips, ceviche, and tres leches cake were my favorites. As for drinks, I loved the sugarland express cocktail ($13). Tasting menus usually aren't filling, but this was actually a generous amount of food and we were satisfied! The space is beautiful and cozy, and we had a lovely time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing value for a fun experience. Some dishes were too salty for my liking, rib eye and dumpling. Love that my dairy substitutions were thoughtful and delicious. Dessert was yummy!Dietary restrictions: Restaurant did awesome subbing out dairy in my dishes without sacrificing flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vegetarian tasting menu was very average
A poor version of a European restaurant.Lows: average food, dire service.$400+ for 2, really average food. When I fed back that the main (tough beef) was poor, I was offered a coffee by our entirely disinterested server ?I can’t imagine this place existing in London, let alone getting a decent rep. Avoid.EDIT: the GM handled our review exceptionally well, to be fair. We were refunded most of the bill, which was very generous, and his professionalism in his response was exceptional.If we were in town for longer then we absolutely would have tried again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
We did the tasting menu for two plus a few add-ons. The food was great for the most part. I’d say 3 dishes stood out from the ten or so courses. We have nothing negative to say about the food per-say, but we were far from able to justify the price for the overall experience. We could see how many people were feverishly working in the kitchen, more bodies than in the dinning room, so I don’t mean to discredit the effort and quality of ingredients. Service was outstanding. Maybe that’s why the price is justifiable to the owner. It’s a decent place and probably worth another try if getting a single plate vs the tasting menu. We didn’t leave Austin saying we’d come back for Barley Wine if back, but that’s not to say you shouldn’t try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
So perfect! Easily the best tasting I've had. If you're a foodie, go here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredibly disappointed - I was really looking forward to this meal but the food was just ok, service as appalling, and for $400 before tip for two, I felt robbed (coming from one of the most price elastic people in the world, I hope they realise how damning this is)Edit - after I wrote this, the manager, Stefan reached out and handled the situation exceptionally well. We were offered a significant refund and all of our feedback that wasn’t listened to at the time of dining was taken on board. Couldn’t have asked for a better resolution.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Our favorite restaurant in Austin bar none. With a variety of seasonal offerings, Bryce Gilmore's tasting menu never fails to disappoint. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, providing impeccable service that lasts 2+ hours. Barley Swine's environment is calm and comfortable creating the perfect ambiance to enjoy a meal with friends and family. This impressively splendid culinary experience is worth every penny! Reservations are highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a treat! Will definitely return whenever I go back to Austin. One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten, better than Michelin starred restaurants. Often unique surprising food experiences prioritize creativity over the actual taste of the food, but at Barley Swine every dish tasted spectacular on top of being creative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff was great. Some plates were better / more flavorful than others. Though, the positive plates were very complex in taste and appearance. Fun experience. I think a tiny bit little over priced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
A wonderful experience at the kitchen counter. We love a show and the kitchen was well orchestrated. Our server Devin most certainly elevated the experience with his service style and knowledge. A little pricey for the experience compared to other tasting menu experiences but still a great evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowtail Crudo
I am a fine dining skeptic. There aren't many upscale joints I'll return to. But I will keep an eye on Barley Swine's menu for a return. It's thoughtful dining. It really was an experience that was casual, fun, delicious and memorable. Service was present without hovering. The fixed courses made it simple and my favorite dishes weren't what I would have ordered. They were amazing about substituting ingredients for my pregnant wife. The only downside was my cocktail was meh, but hardly a knock against the experience. Worth the price, worth a review, worth a return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing services.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Absolutely phenomenal. Ive been to multiple Michelin star restaurants… I’m just wondering how come this restaurant doesn’t have one?The chefs are so creative with blending opposing ingredients together to just burst into fireworks of delicate flavors. Best foe grais I have ever had so far. The service was excellent. They presented some of the rarest wine to the table. The restaurant comes with a complimentary parking to put the cherry on top. I only put 4/5 for the atmosphere, because I believe they need to have a bigger restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5